Upper Schoolers volunteer on Service Day | |
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Just before we began Spring Break, Upper School students spent their morning working on volunteer projects for Service Day.
The 9th and 10th Graders re-mulched the playground at Kenwood Park, a couple of miles north of the Keystone campus.
Meanwhile, 11th graders traveled to the San Antonio Food Bank, and worked on the organization's farm.
And the 12th graders went to SA Youth, where they worked on several different projects.
In his blog this week, Mr. Handmaker goes into greater detail about the different activities.
Click here for more photos from the day.
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Lower School basketball teams finish inaugural season with winning records | |
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Congratulations to third and fourth-graders on the success of Keystone’s first Lower School basketball program.
Not only did the teams get a strong turnout, all four teams finished with winning records!
The fourth-grade girls, fourth-grade boys, and third-grade girls all finished with 5-1 records, while the third-grade boys finished with a record of 4-2.
More importantly, all the teams had lots of fun and learned crucial lessons about teamwork and the joy of the game.
Special thanks to our coaches: Keystone parents Robert Mezquiti and Eric Fowler, Monica Gutierrez, and Jalen Nutt.
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Keystone is partnering with HEB to collect plastic bags in advance of Earth Day.
Here’s how it will work:
- Students collect and count their plastic bags and bring them to campus. These can be any retail shopping bag, produce bags, bread bags, dry cleaning bags, or newspaper bags.
- Keystone will have bins on both campuses where students can turn in their bags.
- Bags must be counted and labeled with the number and the student’s division. Any bags turned in and not counted will not be accepted.
- Bags must be turned in by April 13
- We’ll tally up the total by division and the winning division gets a $150 HEB gift card to do whatever they’d like. Keystone will also keep track of the total for the school, and report the school total in an upcoming issue of the Communiqué.
Keystone is competing against other schools, but we're focusing on doing our best.
Director of Maintenance Mr. Carpenter and Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications Mr. Tijerina are coordinating this effort with HEB. If you have any questions, please email etijerina@keystoneschool.org.
Here’s looking forward to a fun and successful bag collection!
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SA Smart team advances to finals
Keystone’s SA Smart team of 8th graders has made the finals of its competition.
In this challenge, students throughout the city in grades 7-12 research a problem that affects San Antonio and propose a solution that involves a unique strategy, product, or service.
This year, students propose ways that San Antonio can develop transportation of all types, to improve the quality of life for all its residents.
The students are:
Audrey
Neerja
Emily
Ashwin
Cameron
Kunling
The finals are in May at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology.
Congratulations and good luck!
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Register for Writers Workshop now!
There are still a few spaces open in the Writers Workshop:
Writers Workshop - June 19-30 (Monday-Friday): Students in rising 6th-9th grades will create their own original works in different literary styles. Cost: $300/student for the two-week camp. Click here to register
Our other summer camps are full.
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Billy's Blog: From our Head of School | |
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There is only one day left, always starting over: it is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk. Jean-Paul Sartre
The musician Tom Petty once sang, “Some days are diamonds; some days are rocks.” The Friday before we went on Spring Break was a diamond day in the Upper School. Over the course of the day, 9th-12th graders served others, competed with their classmates against their rivals in other grades, and performed for a larger audience. As I left campus on Friday, I came away impressed yet again with how much our students can fit into one 24-hour period.
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Important Events and Notes | |
Keystone Food & Drink Festival - March 31 |  | |
Our annual spring fundraiser is next week! The Keystone Food & Drink Festival takes place on Friday, March 31 on the main campus.
Online Bidding opens THIS MONDAY, March 27! You do not need a ticket to the event to bid on the auction items.
This event brings together parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends of Keystone on campus for an evening of enjoying outstanding dishes, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, while coming together and catching up in person.
Keep an eye on Keystone social media accounts as we reveal auction items such as bundles and international trips (example photo shown above).
Sponsor signs are up, but it's not too late to see your name in print! Whether you would like to represent your business or your own family, please consider purchasing a sponsorship for the upcoming Keystone Food and Drink Festival. The Food and Drink Festival offers exciting opportunities to strengthen your brand while supporting Keystone in its efforts to help its students realize their potential.
To secure a sponsorship, or purchase individual tickets, go to: https://event.gives/foodanddrink
To secure a sponsorship, or purchase individual tickets, go to: https://event.gives/foodanddrink, for any trouble purchasing tickets please contact Bella Peters at bpeters@keystoneschool.org.
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Special Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors | |
Special Thanks to our Gold Sponsors | |
Join your PTO Council!
The PTO Council is currently building the Election ballot for School Year 2023-24 and there are a few open positions available. 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.
Open positions:
- Middle School Representative
- Upper School Representative
If you wish to learn more about the positions on the ballot and/or wish to be considered as a candidate, please contact either Rose Parham, rose@thekneadedcupboard.com or Sumiti Green, Sumiti.Green@gmail.com.
The deadline for adding candidates is Friday, March 31.
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Author Catherine Corcoran to visit Little School, Lower School - April 4-5 | |
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Australian author Catherine Corcoran will visit the Little School on April 4 and come to the Main Campus on April 5 to speak with students in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.
If you'd like to purchase a signed copy of Treasure Isle, click here for an order form or purchase online by April 3.
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Literati Book Fair running April 17-22 | |
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Literati’s Secrets of the Sea Book Fair will run from April 17-22 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, and for 2 hours during Fun Day on Saturday April 22 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The book fair accepts Cash, credit, debit, check, or book fair gift cards can be used at the fair.
If you'd like to shop online, select Keystone School at https://efairs.literati.com/
Questions about the fair? Email Librarian Mrs. Vilagi jvilagi@keystoneschool.org or call 210.735.4022 ext. 326
Download the flyer here or click on the image above.
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Family Fun Day - April 22
Save the Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: Main Campus
Enjoy an outdoor event filled with food trucks, free games, inflatables, and crafts. Open to all Keystone families, grandparents and siblings.
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PTO General Meeting - April 25
From Keystone's PTO:
Save the date for the Spring PTO General Meeting on Monday, April 25 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Agenda and list of speakers to follow. Parents will receive an email with a link to the meeting.
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Cobra Radio podcast features three seniors: Maya A., Ana, Hazel | | |
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The next episode of Cobra Radio features three Keystone seniors: Maya A., Ana, and Hazel.
All three have known each other since kindergarten here, and they share stories of becoming friends in Lower School, challenges in Middle School, and experiences in Upper School.
It drops on Tuesday, March 21.
Find this episode and subscribe on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
If you're searching for it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts, type in "Cobra Radio" and "Keystone".
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Get your Keystone gear now | |
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