During the past couple of weeks I’ve been privileged to visit a number of classrooms during the celebrations marking the end of the narrative unit of writing. I’ve read many “small moment” personal narratives on topics ranging from family trips Read More …
Author: barbara
Important!! PowerSchool Registration! Due by November 1st
Starting this year the district is requiring all parents to re-register their students in PowerSchool annually*. If you created an account but were not prompted to fill out any forms, you are not yet registered (see step 2 below). Please complete Read More …
Principal’s Message Oct. 11, 2018
Fall is certainly in the air! The leaves are beginning to turn, even here in California; the days are getting significantly shorter; and we’re all settling into the routines of school, fall sports, and the anticipation of holidays on the Read More …
Principal’s Message Oct. 4, 2018
In addition to the academic standards that are the backbone of an elementary school education, social and emotional learning occupies a significant place in the work we do at Kensington School. From the grade-level meetings that are held during the Read More …
Principal’s Message Sept. 27, 2018
Whenever I meet with students, one of the first things I mention is that my number one job at Kensington School is to make sure that all students are safe. I take this responsibility for student safety very seriously, and Read More …
Principal’s Message Sept. 20, 2018
Our KEF enrichment classes are now in full swing, with science lab, art, PE, library, computer lab, and primary vocal music part of all students’ week. In addition to the usual offerings, all 4th-6th graders are enjoying their twice-weekly technology skills Read More …
Principal’s Message Sept. 13, 2018
It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back-to-School Night last week. We had a great turnout, and I had the opportunity to visit every classroom and talk with many parents. I heard teachers discussing the Common Core Read More …
Principal’s Message Sept. 6, 2018
TONIGHT IS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT Today is a minimum day – please pick your children up on time! Kindergarten presentations – 6:30-7:00 1st – 3rd grade classroom presentations – 7:00-7:45 4th – 6th grade classroom presentations – 7:45-8:30 We regret that Read More …
Principal’s Message Aug. 30, 2018
It was wonderful to see so many of you during the first days of the new school year. It was especially exciting to see your children – some of whom seem to have grown like weeds over the summer. Having Read More …
Introducing Kensington Hilltop Activity Week
Activity week is a new fundraiser that supports the KEF programs. The goal of Activity Week is to encourage our kids to raise their activity level with fun, new movement-based activities, all while raising funds for our school. Visit the Read More …