IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal's Massage
- Important Dates
- Kenmore Spring BBQ Picnic
- Summer Hours
- Field Day
- Library Books
- Summer Reading Programs
- 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration!
- From the Nurse
- Lost & Found
- Technology Update
- Celebrating Joy & Learning at KE!
- District News
Principal's Message
Dear KE Families,
This time of year we also say goodbye to some very important people who have made a difference at Kenmore Elementary. One very special teacher, Mrs. Tracy Mukai, is retiring and asked me to share the following message:
We would also like to thank the following amazing individuals who provided a steady presence on campus this year and filled important roles: Ms. Reed (4–5), Mr. Schaefers (4–5 EAP), Ms. Sankaran (1st), and Ms. Shepherd (School Assistant), Bryan Vazquez Fregoso and Antonio Bernal (Night Custodians).. Thank you for bringing tenacity and grace to our school!
As the year wraps up, I’m often amazed by how quickly time has flown and by how much our KE Cubs have grown. Our staff is so proud of their progress, and we look forward to seeing them again in September.
In a few days we will celebrate our 5th graders as they move on to middle school. I met this class virtually in September 2020, and it has been a privilege to watch them navigate the many challenges that followed. As they move on, I have no doubt they will continue to shine and thrive.
We have a busy 17 days ahead. Please join us for the BBQ this Wednesday. While RSVP is not required, we highly recommend it so our Food and Nutrition department can plan accordingly. A reminder that all transactions at the event will be cash only. Finally, our PTA will host our very first Summer Kick-Off on June 11 — we hope to see you there.
Father’s Day is around the corner as well. We wish all fathers and those who fulfill this important role for our Cubs a very Happy Father’s Day!
Three cheers to a restful and joyous summer! You will hear from us again in mid-August, and we will welcome you back in September.
Important Dates 
Summer Hours 
The Kenmore Elementary Office will close for the summer at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 24th.
We will reopen to the public on Tuesday, August 11th at 9:00am.
*Office Hours during our open days in the summer are 9:00am-3:00pm*
Field Day 
To complete the NSD Volunteer Process, goto become-a-volunteer link here.
Library Books 
Last Library check-out day is Monday, June 1st.
All Library books are due no later than Friday, June 5th.
If your child has lost a book, please visit go.nsd.org/keqa.
Please contact Chris Brush, KE Library Teacher, with any questions. cbrush@nsd.org or 425.408.4812
Thank you!
Summer Reading Programs 
Please visit go.nsd.org/kesummerreading to learn more about summer reading opportunities.
5th Grade Moving Up Celebration! 
Seating is limited to two chairs per family, with standing room available afterward. Parking is restricted due to construction. We encourage carpooling from the Kenmore Park and Ride. Thank you for understanding!
From the Nurse 
It has been a pleasure being the nurse for another year at Kenmore Elementary. I love getting to come to work and interact with your incredible children! Have a wonderful summer break and enjoy all the sunshine and time together! I'll see you in September 🙂
As a reminder, medications at school will need to be picked up by 2pm on the last day, June 17th. Inhalers can be sent home with students with parent/guardian permission. Any medication not picked up by 2pm will be discarded. Please email if you need to pick up medication on an alternate day.
Lost & Found 
Please take the next few weeks to have your students check our very full lost and found rack outside the gym.
Anything not claimed by the end of the school year will be donated to Threads and Treads at CPMS.
Technology Update
Students will keep their devices this summer!
Students currently in grades 2-5 will be keeping their assigned computing devices over the summer months to allow for continuous learning. Students and families are expected to take care of their assigned device by keeping it charged and in its bag when not in use. Students who are enrolled in summer learning programs are expected to bring their device to summer programs each day. If families need support using their device or troubleshooting technical issues, they should create a help ticket at http://go.nsd.org/studenttechhelp.
Withdrawing students must turn in devices by their final day at school.
Families who are withdrawing from Northshore are expected to return any technology devices assigned to their student, including computers, tablets, hotspots and all accessories such as bags and chargers. Our school will be collecting devices on the last day of the school. Withdrawing students who do not return their devices and accessories will be issued a fine for replacement.
Families who wish not to keep a device over the summer need to complete this opt out form.
Families may not need or want to take their student’s device home over the summer. Families who wish to opt out of keeping their students' assigned device will need to indicate that they are “opting out” by completing the form at https://go.nsd.org/optout . This form will help our staff to plan efficiently for sending devices home for summer learning. When students return to school in the Fall, any student who does not have an assigned device will be assigned one for school year learning.
Families in grades K-1 whose students need a device for summer learning need to complete this opt in form.
Families of students currently in grades K and 1 who wish to check out an iPad for summer learning need to indicate so by completing the form at http://go.nsd.org/techoptin. Students and families are expected to care for the device and use it only for learning purposes. The device must be returned to school on or before the first day of the 2026-27 school year. The Device Protection Plan (DPP) can be purchased to protect the device from accidental damages. More information about DPP can be found at student-device-damage-dpp-fines page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
What should a family do if they need to return a device over the summer?
- Families should be directed to turn the device into the school as soon as they know they are leaving the district. If that happens in July, they will return the device and accessories at the Administration Center. Otherwise, they will return it to the school during normal summer operational hours in June and August.
If a family needs tech support over the summer, who should they contact?
- The first point of contact should be any teacher or staff member who is working with that student through summer programming. If that staff member is unable to help, then the family can make a tech ticket at http://go.nsd.org/studenttechhelp.
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