Every year, Kenmore PTA partners with parents and community members to offer a series of “Brown Bag” classes that enrich student experience by providing them new experiences. This year, we can’t be in person, but we have put together 6…
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Thank you to all who participated in Turn Off Screens Week this year! Be sure to celebrate your hard work. Take a few moments to talk with your student about the week. How did everyone feel about Turn Off Screens…
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Tomorrow is the last day of Turn Off Screens Week! What’s something good your family has experienced this week? We’d love to know! Today’s activity idea is to cook a meal together. If you can, let your student decide on…
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How is Turn Off Screens Week going for your family? We’re more than halfway there! Some of your student’s enthusiasm may be wearing off and that’s ok. Take a few moments to re-evaluate what’s working and what isn’t. You’ve got…
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We are on day two of Turn Off Screens Week! Today’s activity idea is to build a fort. Check out this link for several different ways to construct a fantastic hideout: https://www.screenfree.org/project/fantastic-forts/ Caregiver Tip: Decide what screen free means for…
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We want to celebrate this year’s 5th grade class and send them off to middle school in style! We haven’t been able to raise funds at events due to COVID, so please help support this year’s 5th grade class by turning off the…
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Join us this week for Turn Off Screens Week! Remember to have your student submit a Flipgrid video tonight sharing what screen-free activities they did after school and be entered into a drawing to win fun prizes: https://flipgrid.com/2d795a53 Caregiver Tip:…
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KEPTA is looking to fill important volunteer roles and we need YOU! Nominating Committee: We are in need of 2 more volunteers for this position as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition for next year’s KEPTA Executive Board. This role involves…
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Kenmore Elementary will be celebrating Turn Off Screens Week Feb 22 – 26! This is an annual celebration where children, families, and communities around the world swap digital entertainment for the joys of life beyond the screen. Join us in…
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NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness): Ending the Silence for Families Tuesday February 23rd at 7pm Did you know that 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year, and 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age…
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