The Eagle's Perch August 21st, 2026 |
Your Weekly Sawyer Woods Family Newsletter |
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Hello Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer, filled with sunshine, laughter, and cherished memories with family and friends! My family enjoyed many adventures, including camping amidst the smoke and plenty of bike rides. Important Information
Meet and Greet: Join us on Monday, August 24th, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your child's teacher, explore the classroom, and drop off any optional school supplies. We’re excited to see everyone and will provide bus passes and additional information during this time.
First Day of School Grades 1-5: Wednesday, August 26th marks the first day of school for Grades 1-5. Please remember that drop-off begins no earlier than 8:10 AM. School Meals: Great news! Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students again this year.
Kindergarten Family Connection Conferences: From Wednesday through Friday, we will have WAKids conferences, with Kindergarten students starting school on Monday, August 31st. We encourage families to prepare for this exciting transition by utilizing the transportation that your child will consistently use during the school year. Bus tags/passes for kindergarten will be handed out at the WAKids conference. Important Reminders Biking to School: If your child rides a bike, please remind them to walk their bike once they’re on campus for safety. Crosswalks: Families, please utilize the crosswalks in the parking lot to ensure everyone’s safety.
Drop-Off Process: For new families, our drop-off is efficient—staff will open the doors for students. If possible, please have your child exit from the curbside door. Adults and visitors are not allowed past our fences during the school day (unless checked in as a volunteer). If you drop off your child and decide to park on the first day of school, you will say goodbye no further than the fence. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with learning and fun experiences for your child. Best wishes, Principal Koch |
| Sawyer Woods Mission: foster an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment, empowering student to realize their full potential.
Sawyer Woods Vision: to cultivate empowered and compassionate students equipped with a robust social and academic foundation who actively contribute to and enrich our community. |
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Important Dates and Events - August |
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Monday, August 24th Meet and Greet: 4:30 - 5:30pm, enter your teachers room through the exterior doors to classrooms Wednesday, August 26th: First Day of School, 1st - 5th Grades Kindergarten: WA Kids Meetings, Various Times Thursday, August 27th:
Kindergarten: WA Kids Meetings, Various Times Friday, August 28th: Kindergarten: WA Kids Meetings, Various Times Monday, August 31st:
First Day of School, Kindergarten |
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Important Dates and Events - September |
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Monday, September 7th: No School, Labor Day Thursday, September 17th: Open House, Tentative 6 - 6:30pm, Kona Ice will be in attendance; Classrooms 6:30 - 7:30pm Tuesday, September 29th: Fall Picture Day |
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| Join us before the first day of school to meet your teachers, see your classroom, and check out Sawyer Woods!
Don't forget to pick up your bus pass while you're here. We can't wait to see you!
Enter your classroom through the exterior doors. |
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Sawyer Woods Transportation Questionnaire 2026 - 2027 School Year |
Hello Sawyer Woods Families,
Please complete this transportation form separately for Each child in your family. For student safety, we ask that students have one consistent mode of transportation home whenever possible. We are collecting this information to help us plan for a smooth and safe dismissal process for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Please note that car pickup tags will be a new color this year, so all families using parent pickup will receive updated tags. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we prepare for another great school year! https://forms.office.com/r/pkQrbxhuVx?origin=lprLink |
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VIPS - for all Sawyer Woods Volunteers!! |
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VIPS must be renewed and approved every school year. To volunteer in classrooms, join us on field trips, Art Docent, classroom parties, etc., you must first be approved through the VIPS program.
Please renew at: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/volunteer | |
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Please reach out by email at: swcommunications@kent.k12.wa.us or phone at 253-373-7750. You can also put an absence in through Skyward/Qmlativ - go to your child's profile and click on attendance - absence request - save after filling out. |
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Kent School District Information |
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Kindergarten Registration 2026 - 2027 School Year |
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Kindergarten registration now open for 2026 - 2027 school year. Online enrollment is now open. Your registration will allow us to communicate enrollment updates directly to you with the contact information you provide. Your registration will help the district to better plan for the 2026/2027 school year.
Children must be five years old by August 31 to be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. Complete the online enrollment application at: www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/enrollment
To get started, you will need: an email address, a new or existing Qmlative Family Access Account, To identify your school using the school boundaries map, verification documents for student ID, proof of age and proof of address (this will be verified prior to enrollment) |
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| Do you have concerns about your child's development or learning? The Kent School District is offering free Child Find screenings for children ages three through five who may have a suspected delay or suspected disability. Screening areas include: Adaptive/Daily Living Skills, Language Development, Learning Skills, Motor Development, Social-Emotional Skills/Behavior
What to Expect: Screenings are conducted in person by certificated staff. Each screening takes approximately 60-90 minutes. A parent or guardian must accompany the child. Screen location will be confirmed upon scheduling your appointment. Screening do not determine or guarantee preschool placement within KSD. Screening determines a need for further evaluation or not.
For More Information & To Schedule: Call Child Find at 253-373-7513 or email at ChildFind@kent.k12.wa.us |
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2026-27 Updated Sawyer Woods Family/Student Handbook
(Currently in Draft Form, waiting on 26-27 District content) |
The Family Handbook contains important information and policies that are important to our learning community. Please Read it At Your Earliest Convenience. |
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Sawyer Woods Contact Information
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Kent School District Contact Info 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA
Phone: 253-373-7000 Concerns about discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Daman Hunter, Human Resources Associate Superintendent Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us 253-373-7223
Concerns about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Susie Whitlock, Director Student and Family Support Services Susanne.whitlock@kent.k12.wa.us, 253.373-7235)
Concerns about disability discrimination: Section 504Coordinator: Elisa Aguayo Muñoz, Guidance & Counseling Manager, Elisa.AguayoMunoz@kent.k12.wa.us, 253-373-7638
Concerns about discrimination based on gender identity: Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Daman Hunter, Human Resources Associate Superintendent Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us 253-373-7223 |
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