Can you believe it’s already October? The time is just zooming by! We hope you’re settling into the rhythm of the new academic year and are ready for the crisp air, colorful leaves, and all the learning that October offers. We’re back with another newsletter featuring updates, upcoming workshops, and events. Whether it’s the next trend in innovation, professional learning opportunities, or community happenings, we have a little of everything to keep you in the loop.

The KCI Team

Gay, Justin, Jen, Kas, Lisa, Rachel, and Nour

Coming Soon!

2023-2024 Crafting Calm Series at the KCI – Free Wellness Series designed to connect educators through crafting. In-person @ KCI (we are looking at offering an online version in the future)

Here is our Fall Schedule (4:30 – 6:30 pm):

• October 10th, 2023: Zentangle Art/Pencil Case – Theme: Peace
• November 7th, 2023: Thank You Cards – Theme: Gratitude
• December 5th, 2023: Upcycled Dog/Cat Toys – Theme:  Giving

October 2023

• KCI Connect – Crafting Calm Series (FREE): Zentangle/Pencil Case – Oct 10th and In-person @ KCI
• Cyber Security Workshop – Workshop #1, Oct 26 Data breaches, phishing, social engineering, viruses, malware, ransomware (for educators | 4:30-6:30 PM)
  • • Workshops #2-#4 TBD
    • (FREE) Online
    • Participants who attend at least 2 of the workshop series will get a free book!
    • Participants who attend 3 out of 4 workshops will receive a master badge in cybersecurity awareness.
• Unlocking the Semiconductor Industry – Career Pathways Oct 18 (FREE)  Online
• Fall CUE – Look for us at Fall CUE! Oct 21-22 In-person @ Conference
• Cricut Crafting Circle – Saturday, October 28th ( In-person @ the KCI | FREE)

November 2023

• KCI Connect – Crafting Calm Series (In-person | FREE): Thank You Cards – Nov 7th
• KCI CLOSED – November 10th & 11th, Veteran’s Day
• KCI CLOSED – November 23-25th, Thanksgiving
• Day of Giving, November 28th

December 2023

• KCI Connect – Crafting Calm Series (in-person | FREE): Upcycled Dog/Cat Toys – Dec 5th  In-person @ KCI
• Computer Science Limitless 2023 – Dec 9th (Online and in-person at Santa Clara County Office of Education | FREE)
• KCI CLOSED – December 22 – January 3rd

More to come in January!