ABCDE Goal-Attendance

We have some great news to celebrate in our November attendance data! Our overall chronic absenteeism rate is currently 8%, compared to NHA's network rate of 24.4%! That means Keystone is performing 16.4 percentage points below the network average! Even better, our rate has dropped from 10% in October to 8% in November, bringing us right in line with where we were at this time last year.


This progress doesn't happen by accident. It takes consistent effort, positive relationships, family connections, and a team that understands how important it is for students to be at school every day.

Let's keep that momentum going! Every day a student is here is another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed. Thank you for the many ways you help make Keystone a place our students want to be!

Reminder: when you are copied on an email from Taylor regarding a student who has accumulated multiple absences and is approaching a next step, please continue to partner with her by promptly communicating if that student continues to be absent. This helps us accurately track attendance and hold parents accountable.

P/T Conferences

As a reminder the last day for parents to sign up for conferences has passed. You will need to assign a time for any student who hasn’t signed up by November 13. In addition, our wonderful PTO has selected the menu for P/T conferences (see below).

However, there might be even more food options coming your way from a special colleague who is working behind the scenes. I will keep you posted if it works out.



ABCDE Goal-Attendance

 


Congratulations to Ms. Phetteplace and Mrs. Baker’s classrooms for spelling the word, PRESENT.

Affirmations

 

Steve for organizing such an incredible Veterans Day assembly. Your time, creativity, and attention to detail were evident in every part of the program—from the heartfelt student speeches you wrote to the meaningful videos highlighting veterans from our school community. You created a powerful and memorable experience for our students and families that truly honored those who serve.

Diane for creating our Veterans Wall to honor those who have served. I noticed the many times you spent your prep period ensuring each veteran from our school community was highlighted with care. Your work helped make our Veterans Day celebration especially meaningful.

Stacey Ramirez for creating the gameboard and all the prize/clues for our schoolwide game. I love the way your creative abilities enhance everything.

Ellen for volunteering to teach 6th grade—especially when you had to create an entire science lesson.

Christina for keeping the leadership team informed. I appreciate you doing what’s best for Keystone.

Tracy for meeting with me several times to help me reduce the impact our schoolwide game would have on the 7th/8th grade schedule and finding a solution.

Lisa for being someone I can trust and count on to keep me financially sound.

This Week

 


Monday, November 16:

     ·      Payday Breakfast-6th Grade

     ·      Trimester1 School Store Rewards

     ·      Change Bulletin Boards

Tuesday, November 17:

     ·      PLC (Team) Meeting

     ·      All Grades Entered

     ·      Staff Pie Potluck

Thursday, November 19:

     ·      Report Cards Go Home

Friday, November 20:

     ·      Appropriate Top w/Jeans $1 and Hat $1

     ·      Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-2nd Grade

Important Dates

 


November 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)4-8 PM

November 23: Steve’s Birthday

November 23: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Thanksgiving)Bernstein

November 23: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Human Rights Month)-M. Higgins

November 24: ½ Day of School

November 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)12-4 PM

November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break

November 30-December 4: Canned Food Drive

*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please let me know!