Now that we are a few weeks into the new school year, we would like to remind you of a couple of notes concerning morning dropoff and the La Fonda parking lot:

• Please remember that Keystone families are allowed to park in the La Fonda lot on school days from 7-11am  and from 2-4pm. During restaurant hours, it is reserved for customers of La Fonda on Main. Those who are not customers risk their cars being towed.
• If you are going to get out of your car to help your children out, or give them an extra hug, please go to the La Fonda lot. When traffic is backed up, those extra few seconds add up and create backups that extend to McCullough Ave. and potentially hazardous conditions.

Thank you for your cooperation.

In the final Back to School Night of this school year, Lower School parents came to campus to visit their children's classrooms, chat with teachers, learn more about the curriculums for math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and specials classes.

Teachers also discussed classroom routines, general expectations, and other important aspects of the student experience.

In this week's blog, Mr. Handmaker discusses the Back to School Night events.

“Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

--Humphrey Bogart from the movie “Casablanca”

Some of the comments from Back to School Nights still have me smiling:

“I wish they taught math like that when I was a kid!”

“Last night was the best Back to School Night ever!”

“It feels so good to be doing this in person again!”

For the first time since 2019, we held Back to School Night for different divisions in person. On Thursday evening, August 26, the Little School hosted its first-ever back to school event; last Thursday evening, September 1, parents of middle and upper school students made their way around the main campus to attend their children’s classes. And just last night, Thursday, September 8, lower school parents visited classrooms and heard from teachers.

From all accounts, these events proved to be both informative and entertaining. The mood felt borderline giddy as we celebrated yet another sign of our returning to a pre-pandemic almost normal. Parents listened to teachers describe their courses, and visited with one another during the breaks, while students volunteered to help parents navigate the campus. Perhaps this was yet another reminder to appreciate what we may have taken for granted before COVID changed our lives so significantly.

Since parents coming to school to learn about their children’s experience feels like an annual tradition, it seems fair to ask what exactly is the purpose of this once-a-year evening.

Read more here

Order yearbooks now, snag an early discount 

Check this out - a back-to-school special for the yearbook! Buy your book before Sept. 16 and it's only $60.

The price will jump to $70 after the 16^th so act fast! Click here to access our online yearbook store or scan the QR code below:

11^th Grade Virtual Lunch Session: Fri., Sept 16 

From Ms. Christiansen: Parents are invited to an 11^th Grade Virtual Parent Session on Friday, Sept. 16 from 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom. I hope you can grab your lunch and join me for this virtual session. We’ll talk about standardized testing, college visits, and some important dates for the year. 

Little School 10th Anniversary Celebration - Sept. 23

The Little School of Keystone celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! We’re marking the occasion at the Little School with a brief program featuring students from the original class at Little School.

The gathering will take place on Friday, September 23rd from 8:30-9:3 a.m. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please RSVP at the following link: https://bit.ly/LittleSchool10. 

Author Debra Hatch visiting grades K-2 - Sept. 28

South Texas author Debra Hatch will visit Keystone Sept 28 to read from her work "Giraffes in My Closet" at the Library on Sept. 28.

The book tells the tale of three giraffes who find their home in a closet when an unsuspecting boy accidentally leaves his closet door open one night. 

Students can order an autographed copy of "Giraffes in My Closet" by filling out and returning this form before Sept. 12.

Author Kory Merrit virtually visiting grades 3-6 - Oct. 4, 6

Author Kory Merritt, who describes himself as "Illustrator/author of strange kids' books" will be visiting 3rd-6th graders via Zoom in October.

Oct. 4: 5th & 6th grade

Oct. 6: 3rd & 4th grade

Students can order "No Place for Monsters" and "School for Phantoms" books by filling out and returning this form before Sept. 12 to guarantee an autographed copy of a book.

NHS walking in Light the Night - Oct. 8

Keystone's chapter of the National Honor Society is walking in this year's Light the Night event. The walk takes place Oct. 8 at Hemisfair.

To learn more and support the Keystone team, please click here.

Save the date: This year's Keystone Night at a Spurs game is Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at the AT&T Center.

Come out and watch the Spurs take on the Philadelphia 76ers.

We'll share ticketing information when it becomes available.

Monday, Sept. 12

6th Period: Elon University (NC) - Virtual 

7th Period: University of Notre Dame (IN) - In-person

Tuesday, Sept. 13

2nd Period: Lawrence University (WI) - In-person

Wednesday, Sept. 14

3rd Period: Pitzer College (CA) - In- person

6th Period: Amherst College (MA) - In-person

Thursday, Sept. 15

3rd Period: American University (DC) - Virtual

4th Period: Allegheny University (PA) - In-person 

6th Period: University of Pennsylvania - In-person

Friday, Sept. 16

7th Period: Georgetown University (DC) - In-person

College visits to Keystone are intended for students only. Links for the virtual visits are accessible through Naviance 15 minutes prior to the visit. Please see Ms. Christiansen for assistance.