Second graders raise money for Ukrainian refugee relief
A huge note of congratulations to the students of Second Grade, who raised $1,450 selling handmade bracelets in a week to donate to World Central Kitchen, an organization that is providing fresh food and hot meals to Ukrainian refugees.

The effort began when students discussed the events in Ukraine and started brainstorming ways they could help.
Eighth graders raise funds for heart association
Congratulations to Anna and Meghal, who led the efforts to create a Middle School social that raised about $1,500 for the American Heart Association.

The event included a showing of "Encanto" in the theater, games on the sports court, video games, a pizza sale and time to just hang out. More about this event is in this week's blog from Mr. Handmaker.

Combined with funds that Anna and “The Incredible Howks” (named after Science Teacher Mr. Howk), the Keystone-related efforts raised more than $15,000.
Third graders put on book parade
On the heels of Fiesta, the third graders held their book parade, where they created small floats on the theme of books they read and paraded through campus in front of an audience of happy first graders and kindergarten students.
Tennis team celebrates strong season
Here's a shoutout to Keystone's tennis team, which made a strong showing this season.

Of the 12 players who participated in the TAPPS district tournament, seven advanced to the state tournament and the girls' team placed second overall.
Sophomore wins 4-H awards
Congratulations to sophomore Joshlyn, who won two awards at the Bexar County 4-H project fair.

Her project, "What Kind of Cat Toy is Best for Cats," won division champion and Reserve Grand Champion.

The project fair, a project of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, took place at the Helotes 4-H Activity Center.

Way to go!
Latest edition of The Keynote now live
The latest edition of The Keynote, the student-run publication, is now live. Check it out by clicking on the flyer above or visit KeystoneKeynote.com.
Billy's Blog - From our Head of School
“The reflections on a day well spent furnish us with joys more pleasing than ten thousand triumphs.”
Thomas Kempis

Our students amaze me on a daily basis, and last Thursday took that admiration to a new level. It was a day filled with more activity and high spirits than the school has seen in years. From our youngest Cobras at the Little School to seniors about to graduate in a few short weeks, every division embarked on meaningful activities that epitomized Keystone’s values and continued a return to being together after two years of physical distancing. From early morning until the evening, students of every age celebrated and inspired each other.
Important events and notes
Tickets for "The Crucible" now available; Arts Festival follows Friday performance
Reserve your free tickets to "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller. We no longer have limits on seating in the theater, and are mask optional for everyone. Please contact Penny Moyer at pmoyer@keystoneschool.org to make reservations. As always, tickets are FREE.

She will assign seats for your party on a "First come, first served" basis. Show dates and times are below.

  • Thursday, April 21st @ 7:30 pm
  • Friday, April 22nd @ 6 pm (*Arts Festival in the Library and Theater Garden follows)
  • Saturday, April 23rd @ 7:30 pm
Virtual Bulletin Board launches
Keystone and its PTO are working together to launch a virtual bulletin board to connect parents and students with various opportunities. We have three main projects:

  • Help Wanted/Jobs Wanted Project connects parents who are looking to hire students for tasks such as babysitting and tutoring.
  • Volunteering Opportunities connects parents who have volunteer opportunities with students who are seeking them.
  • Shadowing Opportunities connects parents who are willing to host students for opportunities to shadow them in their jobs to learn more about career fields.

Participants must be members of the Keystone community. Click here to verify your Keystone affiliation and receive a password.
PTO Announcements
From the PTO:

Keystone parents, Spring and Fiesta are here and the rest of April will be a busy month. Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events:

  • PTO Council Elections (Monday, April 25 through Friday, May 6)
  • PTO Spring General Session (Tuesday, May 10 at 7 pm on Zoom). The meeting will include an update from Head of School, Billy Handmaker, PTO updates, and guest speaker Dr. Erica Shapiro, Keystone Counselor.

More information will be made available in the coming weeks.

The PTO Council is currently building the Election ballot for School Year 2022-23. It's a great opportunity to work with faculty, staff and other parents who plan activities in support of Keystone's outreach and academic programs. 

If you wish to learn more about the positions on the ballot and/or wish to be considered as a candidate, please contact either Bryant Hayes, dyerhayes98@gmail.com or Rose Parham, rose@thekneadedcupboard.com. The deadline for adding candidates is April 15th.
Cobra Radio episode features senior Tessa
The upcoming episode of Cobra Radio features a visit with senior Tessa. She and fellow senior Shreya embark on a fascinating conversation of two bright, talented and energetic students.

Find this episode and subscribe on:


If you're searching for it on Apple Podcasts, type in "Cobra Radio" and "Keystone".
Sign up now for Summer at Keystone programs
Registration is filling up for Summer progams at Keystone. Here are the offerings:

  • Camp Cobra - Basketball/volleyball camp, for rising 3rd-8th graders - Camp filled
  • Camp Hollywood - Film production camp, for rising 3rd-8th graders
  • Sensational Science/Infinite Fun-Irrational Experience - Math and Science fun, for rising 5th-6th graders
  • Little School Art and Science - for ages 3-8 at the Little School - Only a few spots open for youngest students
  • Cat Class - for rising 10th-12th graders, who have taken 9th grade Biology - Now open to Class of 2022
  • Writing Workshop - for rising 6th through 9th grade students
Order your yearbook now!
Check this off of your to-do list: Order your yearbook now. The deadline to order online is May 1, and the yearbooks will be delivered over the summer.

And for all families, if the online purchasing process feels a little tricky, Ms. Letos created a tutorial video: How to Purchase a Yearbook 

Get your Keystone gear now
Snag your Keystone swag at our online store: KeystoneSchoolStore.com.

We are working with Follett, which provides fanwear and other merchandise to colleges, universities and K-12 schools. Place your orders with Follett, and your merchandise will ship directly to your house.
Support Keystone while you shop
If you're getting school supplies or adding to your home office from either Office Max or Office Depot, please mention Keystone. As part of the Give Back to Schools program, the stores give 5% of the purchase price of qualifying school supplies in credits to Keystone for office supplies. Be sure to include the school's ID number when you make your purchase. Keystone's school number is: 70100727.
If you're shopping with Amazon, please use AmazonSmile
If you're purchasing items from Amazon, please consider supporting Keystone with your purchases and use AmazonSmile. Just designate Keystone as the beneficiary and a portion of your purchases will go to the school.

Make sure to install the Smilematic browser extension. It works with Firefox, Chrome and Safari and automatically redirects users to AmazonSmile when they visit Amazon. Here's the tool: https://couponfollow.com/smilematic.
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If you have news to share about the students, alumni, faculty or staff at Keystone School, please send it to: etijerina@keystoneschool.org.
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