B Week
Mrs. Murphy’s Weekly Updates: Here
Dr. Galambos
Covid Policy Updates: Starting March 7, mask wearing will no longer be mandatory. However, masks are still required in any KPS buses and in the nurse’s office. After spring break, the remote learning option will no longer be available.
Ms. Murphy
There should be no food, drinks, or phones in the Great Room. If you are caught with any of these, you will receive a minor. Also, there should be no ordering of food to campus without faculty approval. It should be dropped off at the security kiosk. A reminder not to open doors for strangers, they need to check in with security in order to gain access to the building
Dr. Hanna
All three divisions at Kent Place are excited to take part in celebrations of National Engineers Week! This year, the official week is planned for February 20-26, with KPS activities continuing throughout the month. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, this week is dedicated to increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. One of the goals is to give every child, everywhere, an engineering experience. To that end, we have fantastic activities planned for the Upper School. The festivities will kick off with a morning meeting announcement on Friday, February 18. For the first time since the inaugural year five years ago, the STEM Sisterhood Program will include all students in grades 1 through 12! This unique program pairs a younger and older grade, and these partnerships continue throughout their time at KPS. This year, the younger students will be digitally sharing their work in either their engineering or science classes with their older sisters, who will then respond and comment on their work. Our second annual student-led Hackathon will be held virtually on Saturday, February 26. Finally, on Thursday, March 10, students will have the opportunity to hear and interact with women with careers in various fields of engineering. We look forward to the celebrations!
Mr. Weathersby
The second KPS gallery show is now open! The artist is Esperanza Mayobre, a Brooklyn-based artist that grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. Stop by to look at the art and sign the book!
Harambe Chamber Orchestra
Harambee Chamber Orchestra is performing at our Black History Month concert this coming Tuesday at the Woodland!
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is going to be March 1! We're going to have activities in the morning and cakes at lunch! Please dress up in your grade's color (12 - Gold, 11 - Purple, 10 - green, 9 - Red). If you are a princess, look out for an email from Student Affairs!
Bake Sale
Thank you to everyone who baked or bought any baked goods! We were able to raise $596.55 in total. If you baked, please remember to swing by the Great Room to pick up your containers.
Upper School Musical
This year’s musical, The Hello Girls, will be showing on Feb. 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10, but students will not need to pay due to a generous grant.