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Since it's rodeo time in San Antonio, the Little School celebrated Pony Day this week.
Students dressed in their western wear, took turns for a pony ride, played games and petted small farm animals.
Click here for photos from the day.
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Mathcounts team places 3rd, advances to state
Congratulations to Keystone's Mathcounts team, which placed third in a regional competition, and advances to state.
More than 20 schools faced off last week in the Bexar Chapter Competition at St. Mary's University.
From left, here are the team members:
Ryan, 8th
Raymond, 8th
Marc-Anthony, 6th
Emily, 8th
Aadhya, 8th
Kunling, 8th
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Middle schoolers to hand out supplies for homeless
Expect to see some middle schoolers handing out plastic bags during afternoon pickup on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
The students ask that families will hold on to the bags and give them too homeless people they may see during their commutes to school. The bags include a water bottle, granola bar, wipes, toothbrush and toothpaste, and a card with many helpful resources for homeless people in both English and Spanish with a map and contact information.
These students came up with the idea for the bags as part of their winning project for the Speak Up Speak Out civic education program.
The middle schoolers raised money to purchase the bags and supplies with a bake sale earlier in the month.
Great job!
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Corporate trial attorney visits with seniors
Seniors visited with corporate trial attorney Marty Truss this week, and he offered some advice for college, career and their lives.
Truss talked about how he went from growing up poor to San Antonio College, UTSA, St. Mary’s Law School, and working to excel against lawyers trained at the most prestigious schools in the country.
He came at the invitation of Keystone alum and board member Ray Flores ’90, who plans to bring other professionals over the coming months.
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Boys Varsity Basketball players receive honors | |
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Five varsity basketball players received honors for their play this season. Here are the awards:
First Team All-District:
Draven, 9th Grade
Magnus, 9th Grade
Second Team All-District:
Andre,10th Grade
Jack 9th Grade
Honorable Mention All-District:
Max, 9th Grade
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Register for Keystone summer camps now!
Registration links for Keystone's summer camps are now live!
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 section for children ages 6-8 is full. Please email Head of Preschool Dena Hoenig Valdez at dvaldez@keystoneschool.org for more information or o be added to the waitlist. Click here to register
Camp Cobra - May 30-June 2: Basketball and volleyball for rising 3rd-8th grade students. Cost: $150/student for each camp. Click here to register
Camp Hollywood - June 5-9, June 12-16: Students in rising 3rd-8th grade will write, direct, star and film their own productions. Cost: $300/student per week. Click here to register
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
The math and science camps for 5th and 6th graders have been canceled this year. 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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“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.” Chinese proverb
At Keystone, we take seriously the commitment to lifelong learning. We hope that students develop a love for learning and a passion for pursuing the life of the mind. Because they are interesting people and in the hope that we are setting a good example, the Keystone faculty and staff members are also always learning.
Most recently, while students were sleeping in or traveling last Friday, we held an in-service day to teach and learn from one another and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. Sometimes, we’ll bring in an educator or facilitator who takes us through a lesson or an activity. This time, we turned toward inward to take advantage of the wonderful resources here on campus and learn about the many new and exciting developments throughout the school. Teachers could choose among the following workshops led by their colleagues:
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Important Events and Notes | |
Help middle schoolers with a community service competition
The members of the SA Smart team are asking parents to fill out a survey for a project they are pitching this year. It's on bus transportation.
Click here for the survey
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Travel Society Pizza Sale - March
Order your pizza now to support the Travel Society.
Slices of cheese pizza cost $2 each in advance and orders will be billed through RenWeb. A La Carte, salad bar and milk will be available for purchase through Cafeteria Services.
Pizza purchased on the day of the sale costs $2.50 per slice.
Place your order here or scan the QR code.
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Keystone Food & Drink Festival - March 31
Our annual spring fundraiser, 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 onto campus for an evening of enjoying outstanding dishes, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, while coming together and catching up in person.
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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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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