Keystone students win big at regional Science Fair | |
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Keystone students excelled at the 2023 Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair, with four Upper Schoolers going to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May.
Here are the students going to ISEF:
- Niraj and Abigail, 11th grade
- Sarah, 12th grade
- Joanna, 11th grade
This year’s ISEF competition takes place in Dallas.
Click here for the full list of Keystone's winners:
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Parents: Please review Keystone's COVID procedures
Dear Parents,
We would like to take a moment and review COVID protocols:
If your child has symptoms, such as fever over 100o, fatigue, and body aches, please keep your child home. Here’s a more complete list of symptoms on our website: https://www.keystoneschool.org/covid-19-policies-2022-2023/
If your child is sick, please let us know. Please also report the absence through the SchoolPass app. You may also email your child’s teacher or the school nurses at nurses@keystoneschool.org.
If your child tests positive for COVID, please report that information to the nurses, and refer to the school’s quarantine guidelines: https://www.keystoneschool.org/covid-19-policies-2022-2023/
Even though COVID seems to have faded from public attention, it still poses a risk to vulnerable individuals and those with pre-existing health conditions.
To help protect all of our children, and the wider Keystone community, please monitor your children’s health and follow the school’s COVID protocols.
Thank you for your help in keeping our community safe.
With hope,
Penny Moyer, LVN
Monica Gutierrez, RN
School Nurses
Billy Handmaker
Head of School
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Middle schoolers practice French and Spanish skills
What better way to practice language skills than ordering something delicious?
On Thursday, middle school French and Spanish classes took their skills to local restaurants to practice.
In Spanish 1, students in Señora Greenfield’s class went to Tommy’s Restaurant, a taquería.
Meanwhile, students in Madame Beaugendre’s French 1 class visited La Boulangerie, a French-owned bakery downtown.
Très bien and muy bien hecho!
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Note to Parents: Please pick up your child's lost and found items
Dear Parents,
We have set up a Lost and Found table under the portico by the nurses’ office. Please come by to claim items your child may have lost.
The table will be open until 5 pm on Friday, March 10.
Any items not claimed by the March 10th deadline will be donated.
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11th grader finishes in top 10 at state swim meet
Congratulations to 11th grader Joshlyn on her performance at the state swimming meet.
She placed 8th in butterfly and 10th in backstroke, and was named Academic All-State.
Great work!
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Middle schoolers perform Annie JR. | |
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A huge congratulations to middle schoolers for their terrific production of Annie JR. this weekend.
It's a shortened version of the musical Annie and all the seats for performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday were reserved. The young people did a terrific job.
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Keystone summer camps are filling up!
Hurry and register for Keystone's summer camps before they fill up!
Here's the lineup:
Little School Camps - May 30-June 9: Students 3-8 years old will delight in art and cooking projects. Cost: $585/student for the two-week camp, add $150/student for extended day program. The camp has room only for three-year-olds. Spots for all other ages are filled. Please email Head of Preschool Dena Hoenig Valdez at dvaldez@keystoneschool.org for more information or to be added to the waitlist. Click here to register
Camp Cobra - May 30-June 2: Basketball and volleyball for rising 3rd-8th grade students. Camp is now full
Camp Hollywood - June 12-16: Students in rising 3rd-8th grade will write, direct, star and film their own productions. Cost: $300/student per week. Week of June 5-9 is now full. Click here to register for the week of June 12-16.
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
Look for information soon about a Middle School eSports camp.
Camps are limited to current and incoming Keystone students.
Click here for information about all the camps.
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Billy's Blog: From our Head of School | |
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“No school can work well for children if parents and teachers do not act in partnership on behalf of the children’s best interests.”
-Dorothy H Cohen
Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of sitting in as parents share their experiences with the 4th Grade Leadership class. I’m filling in for Lower School Head Ms. Matthews while she’s out on parental leave. She arranged an all-star lineup of parents representing a variety of fields, and the parents’ presentations were delightful. Whether they were explaining what makes certain companies successful, how to create and build a business, how to create a life of service to others, or how a cow’s heart works (with actual hands on experience), the parent presentations have inspired the students, the teachers, and me. (I also want to thank fourth-grade teachers Ms. Holden and Ms. Holliday for being lifesavers in a variety of ways.)
Watching these guest experts reminded me of the vital role that parents play in supporting the Keystone community.
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Important Events and Notes | |
Student Council Cookout - March 10 | |
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Students are invited to join us in one of our favorite spring time traditions: Cookout!
Enjoy food hot off the grill cooked by Student Council to celebrate the start of Spring Break. Each order comes with condiments, chips, and lemonade and will be billed to families through RenWeb. All proceeds support Keystone's Student Council.
Please fill out your March 10 Cookout Form and place your orders for burgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, chili dogs and Frito pies by Wednesday, March 8th.
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Keystone Food & Drink Festival - March 31 |  | |
Our annual spring fundraiser is this month! The Keystone Food & Drink Festival, takes place on Friday, March 31 on campus.
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 starting to go 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
Please also consider donating an item for the silent auction. If you would like to contribute to the auction, please contact Bella Peters at bpeters@keystoneschool.org.
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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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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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Cobra Radio podcast features Andrea Banks,
Director of Enrollment Management
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The current episode of Cobra Radio features Keystone's Director of Enrollment Management, Andrea Banks.
Mrs. Banks talks about her role in attracting and retaining students, what makes Keystone special and the qualities of successful Keystone students.
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 | |
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.
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