Welcome to Bacich Elementary School!
699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield, CA 94904
Telephone: (415) 925-2220
Fax: (415) 925-2226
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days.
Bacich Calendar
Download Board-Approved 2019-2020 Calendar
Bacich Elementary School and the Kentfield School District will be closed Wednesday, October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019 Update on District Plan regarding PGE's “Public Safety Power Shut Off”
According to PG&E, no further power shutdowns are planned. In fact, the Marin County Emergency Operation Center is deactivated and will not be holding further update calls unless, of course, there is a significant change.
Having said that, very heavy winds are predicted through the night into early morning. We will assess the situation at our schools as early as possible tomorrow morning, and if there is anything to report, we will send communication through all available channels.
- If power is turned off while school is in session, we will keep students in class through the end of the regular school day unless doing so is unsafe.
- If there is a confirmed power shutdown scheduled for a subsequent school day at one or both schools, the District will close both schools and communicate the closures in whatever formats are available as soon as possible.
- If power is restored prior to 5:00 a.m. on a school day when a closure has been announced the day before, the District will open the schools and communicate that news in whatever formats are available as soon as possible.
- All information related to school closures and reopening will be posted to our District and school websites, and will be communicated through Aeries email and direct feed as long as power allows.
- If one school is scheduled not to have power, both schools will be closed.
For more information on this program, please visit PG&E's website. For information on current public safety power shutoffs, please visit the PG&E weather awareness website.
Read the full letter from Superintendent Liz Schott on October 8, 2019.
Announcements
Weekly Newsletter – October 10, 2019
Emergency Contact and Notification Information and Set-Up Instructions
If you are driving to campus, please read our 2019-2020 Car Line Procedures.
100 Volunteers Needed for Bacich's Emergency Drill on October 22, 2019
2019-2020 School-Wide Volunteer Opportunities
Please join us and volunteer for one or more of these roles. Please email info@kspta.org if you have any questions on role and/or time commitments. Thank you for all you do for our school!
These volunteer roles are school-wide. For classroom-specific opportunities, please contact your lead room parent.
Morning Drop-Off
Carline will begin at 7:55 a.m. and is available in both the main parking lot and the kindergarten parking lot. The playground opens at 8:00 a.m. each day for Grade TK–4 students. Staff will supervise the playground begining at 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Pick-Up
TK/Kindergarten Pick-Up
- September 3–13, 2019: 12:00 p.m.
- September 16, 2019 – June 12, 2020: 1:10 p.m.
- All Wednesdays: 12:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Grades 1 & 2: 2:20 p.m.
- Grades 3 & 4: 2:53 p.m.
Wednesday
- Grades 1 & 2: 12:15 p.m.
- Grades 3 & 4: 12:30 p.m.
Visiting Campus
A new security fence restricts access to our campus during school hours, and all visitors and volunteers will gain access through the gate in front of the main office or with a FOB device to access campus from the McAllister neighborhood.
- A visitor badge is required for all visitors and volunteers during the school day, and can be obtained in the office. Additional security measures will be shared as our year unfolds.
- Families can gain access to campus through the school office.
- To enter/exit campus from McAllister Avenue during the school day, a FOB device is necessary. FOBs can be picked up at the Kentfield School District, which is located at 750 College Avenue. Please make an appointment with Patty Martinez (pmartinez@kentfieldschools.org) to obtain the FOB device. Limit (1) FOB per family.
Parking at Bacich
There are no parent/community member parking spots on campus during school hours, except for four ADA permit parking spots and 2 EV spots for community members who need them. Bacich has 14 parking spots for 65 staff members.
Bacich families may park along along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard fronting the school or in the McAllister neighborhood when coming to campus. Please be mindful of parking restrictions.
We ask that all members of our school community be particularly respectful and mindful of our neighbors.
Please visit our Safe Routes to School page to learn more how to get to school without using a car.
Bacich Events
Monday, October 14, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
- School Board Meeting, 5-8 p.m., District Office – all are welcome
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
- Walk & Roll to School Day
- Bacich – Visit the KPSTA table before school starts to learn more about the PTA
Thursday, October 17, 2019
- Strategic Planning, 8:30-3:30, Kent Library
Friday, October 18, 2019
- Strategic Planning, 8:30-3:30, Kent Library
- School calendar survey input deadline
- Parent Partners Meeting, 4-5:30 p.m., District Office
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
- Districtwide Emergency Drill
- Parent Partners Meeting, 4-5:30 p.m., District Office
Thursday, October 24, 2019
- Community Education: Fake Reading: How to Spot It and Shift It, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Kent Library
- Spanish translation available. All parents and caregivers welcome.
- Click here for more information and registration.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
- Bacich Picture Make-Up Day
Thursday, October 31, 2019
- Bacich Halloween Parade, 10:45 a.m. – parents welcome
Resources and Information
Documents, Forms, and Resources
2019-2020 Bell Schedule– Morning Supervision for all Bacich students begins at 8:00 a.m.
Bacich Site Council
Next Meeting: Monday, November 4, 2019, 3 p.m., Bacich Office Conference Room
- All are welcome to attend. Please join us.
Bacich Broadcast
English Learners Resources
- Bacich ELAC, November 6, 2019, 8:30-9:30am, Bacich Room 12
Recycling and Waste at Bacich
New Student Registration Information
School Board and District Committees
Next Regular School Board Meeting:
October 15, 2019 at 5 p.m. in the District Office
- Agenda will be posted here by 5 p.m. the Friday before the meeting. When available, the PDF of the Agenda will be posted here.
- Board Meeting Highlights - September 10, 2019
The September 12, 2019 Finance Committee meeting was postponed until after the District Strategic Planning session currently scheduled for mid-October.
District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC)
- DELAC/ELAC Meeting: Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 5:30-7 p.m., Bacich Library
- School-age child care available.
School Transportation
Bacich Car Line Procedures
A new security fence restricts access to our campus during school hours, and all visitors and volunteers will gain access through the gate in front of the main office or with a FOB device to access campus from the McAllister neighborhood. A visitor badge is required for all visitors and volunteers during the school day, and can be obtained in the office. Additional security measures will be shared as our year unfolds.
- There are no parent/community member parking spots on campus during school hours, except for four ADA permit parking spots and 2 EV spots for community members who need them. Bacich has 14 parking spots for 65 staff members.
- Bacich families may park along along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard fronting the school or in the McAllister neighborhood when coming to campus. Please be mindful of parking restrictions.
- Parents must get a FOB at the District Office to enter campus gates during school hours. Limit (1) FOB per family.
Safe Routes to School
- Discover the best and safest route to walk, bike, skate, to Bacich! Find your neighborhood route and Safe Routes to School neighborhood captain to plan your eco-friendly school transportation for the new school year.
Become Your Safe Routes to School Neighborhood Captain!
Do you enjoy getting out of your car and helping your neighbors do the same? SRTS is looking for new Neighborhood Captains to join the force (especially in Greenbrae, Berens, and Murray Park). Please contact Safe Routes Coordinator, Tanya Vernitsky if interested.
