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Dear Kent Elementary Families, Dear Kent Elementary Families, School Calendar Updates for Elementary Students that Families should note: Friday, March 15 th = Superintendent Conference Day, No school for students Friday, March 29 th = Good Friday, Spring Break begins: all schools closed until Monday, April 8th Celebrating the joy of reading during Read Across America” Week This week, we celebrated all the growth our students have made in literacy this year with two assemblies focusing on the joy of reading. Our Kindergarten and First graders assembled in the cafeteria this past Friday to hear a story read by Mr. Setaro,The Koala Who Could ” and then enjoyed some of their very own Drop Everything and Read time. Our Second, Third, and Fourth graders came together as well to celebrate their own growth as we approached the last trimester of school. Our team of teachers readThe Popcorn Dragon ” to the three grades before students enjoyed their own independent reading books. A reminder from our local library Getting a Library Card and Check Out Policies – Kent Public Library https://kentlibrary.org/about-2/getting-a-library-card/ Safety Update This week, KES practice additional safety drills, including a fire drill. We will continue to practice these drills and review safety procedures throughout the spring. Academic Update Enrichment This spring, we are excited to share that our students will begin working with Intelino Smart Train models as they are introduced to computer coding. These systems are programmable robotic trains that create access points for all students, no matter their level of learning. Our first graders will be the initial group to work with these trains and we will move from grade to grade to ensure that every student is given the chance to gain experience and learn computer science with these multi-sensory tools. Breakfast and Lunch Information Breakfast and Lunch are now free for all students. They simply have to go through the cafeteria line, just was they would when they were purchasing lunch. If your student rides the bus and will receive breakfast, they will now be let off the bus earlier to provide more time in the cafeteria before the school day begins at 9am. Bus Card Update Please be on the lookout for new Bus Passes, which are called Zonar Passes. Students who did not previously have these passes will be receiving them in the coming school days. These passes should be worn by the student when getting on the bus. If you do not receive your card by the end of this month, please call the Transportation office. SMART Devices and Toys If your child has a SMART watch, please do not allow them to bring it to school. These watches can be a distraction to the learning environment and can also capture video and audio of other people’s children, which is not appropriate. Numerous students are also bringing toys to school in their backpacks. These handheld toys can also be a distraction and draw students’ attention away from learning. We thank you for your help and support at home in reinforcing every student’s number one goal: to learn. Dismissal Update Throughout the next few months we will begin piloting a new way to organize our student pick up in the afternoon. It will be with a program called School Dismissal Manager. More information will come on this next month. Be on the lookout! Parent Pick Up Notes sent in with your child are still a requirement. Emails and phone calls are not advised, as there is always a possibility that they may not be received due to a staff absence or phone issues. Let us continue to work together to ensure your child’s safety. Having trouble with busing? Please call transportation prior to calling the main office. They can be reached at (845) 225-3200. If you require additional assistance or have difficulty, please call the KES main office. We are fully live with our Parent Square App. If you need any assistance using this communication pathway, please call our main office at 845-225-5029. PTO NEWS: Cycle Day Calendar: The cycle day calendar for March can be found on KEPTO.net , on Facebook @KentElementaryPTO, or on Twitter @KEPTO_6Cs. Volunteers Needed: KEPTO is ALWAYS looking for volunteers!! Please sign up here if you can help!! 4 th Grade Parent Committee: We are seeking 4 th grade parents/guardians to join our 4 th grade committee!! This committee to ensure that our 4 th grade students have an amazing last year of elementary school! Sign up here ! Yearbook Committee: We are seeking parents/guardians to help us create our 2023-2024 yearbook!! If you are interested in helping, sign up here ! Sincerely, Mike Setaro Kent Elementary Principal Kindergarten Orientation Please click on the Link below to view the 2023-2024 Kindergarten Orientation presentation to parents on September 5, 2023. KES Kindergarten Orientation 2023-24.pptx Tips for a GREAT school year! There is no doubt that peer relationships begin to increase the importance and influence during the early years of elementary school. Parents must provide their influence as role models and sources of advice for their child during the elementary years. The following suggestions are provided to assist your efforts to be an active KES parent: Contact your child’s teachers if you have class-related concerns. Open communication between home and school is an important vehicle for solving problems. Assist you child in making appropriate decisions and to accept responsibility for his/her own actions. A review of school and classrooms procedures is a practical way to assist this effort. Check your child’s homework daily for important assignments and communications. Provide time and a quiet place at home for homework and study to be completed. Students always have an assignment to write, read or study. If you have family or school issues that may be impacting school performance or are causing concern, please contact the KES Social Worker, Kirsten Carillo, ext. 312, School Psychologist, Dan Kenny, ext. 309 for assistance. These professionals will make appropriate suggestions and will work with your child and his/her teachers. The following are six good practices for parents by the U.S. Department of Education: Take a time inventory to find the extra time you need so the family can learn together. Commit yourself to learning something with your child. Set high expectations for your child. Challenge then in every way possible to reach their full potential. Limit television and phone usage on a school night. Read together. Reading is the starting point of all learning. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and comes to school every day. Elementary education is a wonderful experience for all members of the school community. It...