Starting at 3:45 on Tuesday, please
go to the staff lounge to sign in, pick up documents, and grab
some snacks. Our staff meeting will begin promptly at 4:00 pm in the gym.
You may click HERE for the agenda.
Staff Meeting
Carnival Spirit Day
Every year for our School Carnival, we have a 2-Liter Spirit Day for the Soda Pop Ring Toss game. This year, to reduce leftover soda, the PTO is asking that only students bring a 2-liter.
For staff, they are trying something different.
Staff are asked to bring a wrapped sweet treat for the Sugar Rush game
(formerly the Cake Walk). There’s no expectation to spend more than the cost of
a 2-liter soda—think Grandma’s cookies, checkout-line candy, or other small
treats.
Dress down for both items is on April 23!
ABCDE Goal-Behavior
As we continue to monitor our behavior goal, I want to share an update on our progress. Overall, our total behavior incidents are down by 590, with Level 5 behaviors down by 92 and suspensions have decreased by 33 compared to last year. This is a significant improvement and a direct reflection of your consistency, relationships, and commitment to our students.
We are seeing the most growth in reducing higher-level behaviors, which shows that our interventions and classroom management practices are making a real impact. While this progress is something to be proud of, there are still areas to continue monitoring—particularly in certain grade levels and during key times of the year. The slight increase in behavior incidents over the past two months is not uncommon for this time of year and gives us an opportunity to refocus on consistency, routines, and proactive supports as we head into the final stretch.
As we move forward, let’s continue to focus on:
- Consistent expectations and routines
- Building strong relationships with students
- Proactive strategies and early interventions
Thank you for the patience
and dedication you bring each day. Your efforts are making a difference for our
students and our school community. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Affirmations
Kim
J for generously volunteering to sub in
a classroom and supporting our students when we needed you most.
Stephanie
for taking the lead on all
communication for SAW and keeping everything organized with such care.
Sally
for setting up Fast Money every day
in the gym. I really appreciate you.
Steve
for always helping with musical
selections and for thoughtful gestures like breakfast that brighten the day.
Joelle
for capturing the excitement of
Family Feud and creating a video that allowed families to view their children’s
experiences.
Tameka
for the wonderful surprise of lunch—I
truly enjoyed our time together.
Tracy
for stopping by almost every day just
to say hi. I know your time is valuable, and it means so much that you make the
effort.
Jen
R for nominating Keystone for a grant
and taking the time to try and bring additional resources to our school
community.
Andria
and Ellen for assisting the
leadership team with the magnet distribution and helping bring excitement to
our families.
Stacey
Ramirez for taking the initiative to clean
out the deep freezer—you truly have a “see a need, fill a need” mindset.
Teri,
Nikki, Jessica S, Steve, Stefanie, Stacey, Tameka, Robyn, and Sally for dedicating an evening to share amazing
things about Keystone with prospective families. Your presence made a
difference.
This Week
Sunday, April 12:
·
Ellen’s Birthday
Monday,
April 13:
·
Reading Month Award
Tuesday,
April 14:
·
Staff Meeting
· Staff Meeting
Snacks-1st Grade
·
SPED Open House
Thursday, April 16:
·
Morning Assembly
Presentation Due (Earth Day)-Roberts
Friday, April 17:
·
Laurie’s Birthday
· Payday Breakfast-ABSS
& EL
·
Spirit Day &
Popcorn $1.00 each
Important Dates
April 20-24: Front
Office Appreciation Week
April 22: Earth Day
Spirit Day—solid green or blue shirt with jeans $1.00
April 23: Morning
Assembly Presentation Due (Asian Pacific American Heritage—Who and What?)-Walczak
April 23: Pop Spirit
Day
April 24: Half
Day—dismissal at 11:15 AM
April 24: Social
Media Post Due to Jorvonna-7th Grade
April 24: Progress
Reports
April 25: School
Carnival
April 28-30: Free
Book Fair
April 28: PLC Meeting
*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please
let me know!
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