A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Kent Elementary School Community,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2022-23 school year. Our goal here at KES is to continue to build an enriched learning environment where all children can achieve great success in reaching their fullest potential.

Here at KES our goal is to continue to work with our families in encouraging students to explore, discover, question and develop the lifelong learning skills to become critical thinkers, and problem solvers in an ever-changing world.

The KES staff is made up of highly dedicated professionals who continue to develop their craft of teaching and learning. At KES we value the importance of feedback and a strong partnership between staff and parents. We encourage you to reach out to staff when you have a concern or question. To learn more about our programs, please feel free to navigate our building website where we will update you on our events and activities throughout the school year.

We look forward to welcoming you back to school on Thursday, September 1st (Grades 1-4 only). KINDERGARTEN HAS A MODIFIED SCHOOL DAY, AND THERE IS NO TRANSPORTATION FOR KINDERGARTENERS ON SEPTEMBER 1ST. Kindergarten parents will need to bring your child to school from 9:30AM to approximately 10:45AM, where kindergarteners will participate in an Open House and Bus Run. Busing for kindergarteners and their first full day of school begins on September2nd.

I will update you in mid August as to the date you can log on to the Home Access Center view both your child’s teacher and bus route number.

I wish you and your family an exciting and fulfilling 2022-23 school year.

Sincerely,

Anthony DiCarlo
Interim Principal

OPENING DAY TIPS

Dear KES Community:

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:

  1. Contact your child’s teachers if you have class-related concerns. Open communication between home and school is an important vehicle for solving problems.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. If you have family or school issues that may be impacting school performance or are causing concern, please contact our Social Worker, Kirsten Carillo, ext. 312, School Psychologist, Dan Kenny, ext. 309 for assistance. Our school 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Set high expectations for your child.
  3. Challenge then in every way possible to reach their full potential.
  4. Limit television and phone usage on a school night.
  5. Read together. Reading is the starting point of all learning.
  6. 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 should effectively serve as a link between home and school while meeting the needs of our emerging children. If I can help to make this school year more meaningful for you and your child, please do not hesitate to contact my office. I encourage you to become and active KES parent and to share fully in this educational experience with your child and our staff.

Sincerely,

Anthony DiCarlo
Interim Principal

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