The Key Notes : March 2022

15-Min O3s

It’s that time again where I would like to have a 15-minute O3 with every staff member the week of April 11-15.

This gives both of us an opportunity to connect. As often as I am in classrooms seeing the great things that you all are doing, I don’t get to hear how you are feeling about everything. Please come to the O3 willing to share with me one thing that you like about Keystone and one thing that if we changed would improve Keystone.

I am asking ALL staff members to please use this link to sign up by Wednesday, April 6.

I will be sending out calendar invites by Friday, April 8. I look forward to spending this time with you!

Staff Update

I am excited to announce that we have a new recess aide, Kayla Klimek, tentatively starting on Monday, April 4. Kayla is a Keystone parent. Her daughter is in 2^nd grade. Kayla is pregnant and her due date is the beginning of June. So, we don’t anticipate her finishing the school year. However, even having her for only a month or two, is better than nothing. 😊 Teachers will remain outside the first week to assist with onboarding Kayla. More information to come from Tameka.

Also, I am thrilled to announce that our building sub, Amanda Robinson has accepted one of our TIR positions. She will be receiving her degree this month, so we anticipate her transitioning to this new role the beginning of May. We have four remaining TIR positions for the 2022-23 school year. If you know someone who is interested in teaching, please have them apply online.

Please give Kayla a warm welcome and congratulate Amanda!

Drinking Fountains

Over Spring Break, the red covers on the drinking fountains will be removed and students will be able to start drinking from them. Please continue to encourage students to bring water bottles from home.

Professional Accountabilities

Don’t forget that Professional Accountabilities self-evaluations are due the Monday, April 11.

Rescheduled PLC Meetings

We have our rescheduled PLC meetings on Tuesday, April 5. Please see the table below for your location. Detailed agendas will be provided by the presenters.

Grade Level	Topic	Location	Presenter
3^rd-8^th Grade, Sarah Missant	M-STEP	Gym	Leonard
K-2	Numeracy & Fluency	Reaume’s Classroom	Mallari
Special Ed, Intervention, ABBS, EL	Assessing Framework Evidence	Media Center	Reed

Shout Outs

Keystone staff for your quick response that ensured we had a successful unexpected early release.

Ellen, Andria, Cindy Conti, Jen D, Stacey Reed, Tameka, Christina, Monique, Alex, Kari, and Cindy Chuang for spending your evening with our families and providing our students a fun learning night.

Stacey Ramirez and Stefanie for all your enrollment efforts with the Pizza and Paperwork event.

Nikki for assisting me during the early release. It meant a lot.

Jessica W for keeping great behavior records.

Deb for working when she is off to ensure we have water at the school.

Stacey Ramirez for being “BERRY” creative!

Stephanie for also going out of your way to ensure I have everything that I need for staff engagement.

Robyn, Jamie, and Tameka for handling A LOT of student issues this week. Thank you for being the example of behave with care.

This Week

March 28-April 2:

· Spring Break

Tuesday, April 5:

· PLC Meeting 4-5 PM

· Ukraine Day $1

Wednesday, April 6:

· Sarah Mason’s Birthday

· Stacey Ramirez’s Birthday

Thursday, April 7:

· Purple Club

Friday, April 8:

· Reading Month Award Day

· Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Autism Awareness Month)-Barbee

Important Dates

April 11: Professional Accountabilities Due

April 12: Ellen’s Birthday

April 12: Staff Meeting 4-5 PM

April 12: Staff Meeting Snacks-4^th Grade

April 15: Lindsey’s Birthday

April 15: Payday Breakfast-2^nd Grade

April 15: Middle School Roller-Skating Party 4:00-6:30 PM (Sponsored by the PTO)

April 15: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Autism Awareness Month)-Mason

April 18: Amelia’s Birthday

April 22: Elementary Roller-Skating Party 4:00-6:30 PM (Sponsored by the PTO)

April 22: Intervention Meetings

April 22: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Earth Day)-Brewer

April 25-29: Office Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week

April 26: PLC Meetings 4-5 PM

April 29: Payday Breakfast-2^nd Grade

April 29: Progress Reports Due

April 29: ½ Day of School

April 29: Spirit Day $1.00

April 29: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Asian Pacific American Heritage)-Holowicki

April 30: Facebook Post Due to Jorvonna-7^th Grade

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

Happy Birthday

Sarah Mason: April 6

Stacey Ramirez: April 6

There is a special gift in the mailboxes of all the people who celebrate their birthdays in April.