One of our Core Values is “Make our schools the best choice for parents and students.” Thank you for doing this EVERYDAY, especially as we prepare for P-T conferences. Please click here for our expectations pertaining to discussing students’ academic performance, attendance, retention, and scheduling.
As a reminder, salary staff
are expected to stay until 8:00 pm on Monday. The PTO will be providing a meal
on both days.
DON’T FORGET:
We would love to offer you an extra hour of prep this trimester! Extra, Extra Prep will be available the week of November 3-7. We hope this will either help you finalize grades, prepare for conferences, change your bulletin board, and/or complete other tasks.
Please
note:
·
This is for salary staff, however,
if an hourly staff needs additional time, please see your dean.
·
We will do our very best to make
sure that you get your prep(s), however, if too many people call off on a
particular day, we may need to reschedule your extra prep.
· It’s our desire to do this at least once a trimester as long as subs are available.
If
you are a classroom teacher and would like to have an extra hour of prep,
please follow the steps below.
1. Click on this
sign-up sheet by 3:45 on Tuesday, October 28.
2. Pick one time slot.
3. Prepare lesson plans for a sub.
Finalized
schedule will be emailed Friday, October 31.
Steve
for the breakfast treat—and for
knowing my favorite donut flavor! You definitely started my day off right.
Kim
J for hosting a colleague and
sharing best practices. Your openness and willingness to collaborate truly
supports our culture of continuous learning across the NHA network.
Kim
B for stepping in to substitute
teach at the last minute! Your flexibility and willingness to help wherever
needed never go unnoticed.
Danielle
D and Gloria for always being ready to
jump into any classroom at a moment’s notice. Your dependability and “can-do”
spirit make you someone the leadership team can always count on!
Kim
B for baking cookies for the
leadership team—your thoughtfulness (and perfect timing!) were just what we
needed to sweeten our day.
Sally
and Tameka for serving as acting
principals while I was away. It’s such a comfort knowing that our school is in
great hands when I’m not here.
Robyn M for all her incredible work
organizing School Safety Week! Your attention to detail, planning, and
dedication into making this week engaging and impactful for our students does
not go unnoticed—we truly appreciate all that you do!
Sandy for always seeking ways to take
things off my plate. I appreciate every, “Do you need me to do anything?”
Jessica S for creating our Parent-Teacher
Conference SignUpGenius for all auxiliary staff. Your time and effort make a
big difference and truly support our core value of “making our school the
best choice for parents and students.” I appreciate all that you do to make
this process run smoothly.
Stacey Reed for creating another
observation form for the leadership team. Your thoughtfulness and initiative
make our feedback process smoother and help us support teachers more
effectively.
Sally and Tameka for dedicating your time to
support our Year 2 teachers through professional development. Your guidance and
expertise help strengthen classroom and instructional practices that will make
a lasting impact on our school community.
Tuesday,
October 28:
·
Team PLC Meetings
Wednesday,
October 29:
· “Game Show Lights”-neon,
sequin, or sparkly tops with jeans for FREE
Thursday,
October 30:
· Fundraiser Dress Down-FREE
Friday,
October 31:
·
Payday Friday
Breakfast-Front Office
· Spirit Day &
Popcorn $1.00 each
·
Social Media Post Due
to Jorvonna-1st Grade
November 3-7:
Schoolwide Fun-Sorry!
November 4: Sorry Color Interpretation Dress Down
Competition
November 4: SLT Meeting 3:50-4:20
November 5: Perfect Attendance Reward
November 6: Purple Club
November 7: Change Bulletin Boards
November 8: Crystal’s Birthday
November 11: Veterans Day Assembly
November 11: Veterans Day Spirit Day $1.00
November 11: Staff Meeting
November 11: Staff Meeting Snacks-2nd Grade
November 13: Dress Down & Hat $1.00 each
November 13: School Store
November 13: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage-Who and How?)-Joye
November 14: End of Tri 1
November 14: No School
November 17: School Store Reward
November 17: All Grades Entered
November 17: Payday Breakfast-1st Grade
November 18: PLC Meetings
November 19: Report Card Printed & Sent Home
November 20: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Thanksgiving)-Lowe
November 21: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-2nd
Grade
November 23: Steve’s Birthday
November 24: PT Conferences (4-8 PM) In-person
November 24-25: Book Fair
November 25: PT Conferences (12-4 PM) In-person
November 25: ½ Day-Dismissal at 11:20 AM
November 26-28: No School-Thanksgiving Break
*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please
let me know!
One of our Core Values is Behave
With Care. As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to remind you of
our expectations. As we show respect and care for all our students and
families, please refrain from having Halloween and/or Christmas themed
activities/décor/parties. These are probably the two holidays that cause the
most discomfort for families who do not celebrate.
Instead, focus on the seasons by
having fall
and winter themed activities.
I follow this guidance when I decorate the front office. I’m very conscience
about only using pumpkins that aren’t jack ‘o lanterns and trees that don’t
contain ornaments. When we do recognize these holidays with “trunk or treat” or
decorate a tree ornament, it is always optional and not completed during school
hours.
Please let me know if you have any
questions as we respect our diverse population of students.
Thank you for continuing to lead with heart, empathy, and professionalism as you handle Level 2 behaviors. At our staff meeting, I reviewed the many ways our ABSS and deans are willing to support you. However, the slide was a bit of a visual challenge, so I thought you deserved a version that won’t make you squint.
We have
hired a new recess aide, Mackenzie Delauder. Mackenzie is a former Keystone
student who is happy to return as a staff member. She is expected to start on
Monday. Please welcome her back to Keystone!
Stephanie,
Stacey Ramirez, Stacey Reed, Tameka, Robyn, Sally, Jen H, Kim J and Stefanie for the thoughtfulness and care you
all showed me on Boss’s Day. You caught me by surprise because I didn’t even
realize it was Boss’s Day! From my favorite breakfast to lunch, every gesture
made me feel incredibly appreciated and valued. Your kindness went far beyond a
simple surprise—it reminded me how lucky I am to work alongside such a
thoughtful, caring, and amazing team. Thank you for making me feel so special;
it means more to me than words can express.
Sally for leading our half-day
professional development and guiding teachers through a deeper understanding of
the Teaching competency on the new evaluation rubric. Your clarity,
preparation, and supportive approach helped everyone feel more confident and
informed. We appreciate the time and care you put into making this learning
meaningful and relevant for our team!
Robyn
for the content you provided for our
half-day PD, especially during such a difficult time with your family. Your
dedication and thoughtfulness, even while navigating personal challenges, truly
show your commitment to supporting our team.
Stacey
Reed for stepping in to present content at
our half-day PD even though you were not originally scheduled to lead. Your
flexibility and willingness to support the team ensured that one person didn’t
have to carry the session on their own.
Monique for taking the time to record yourself and share a best
practice with the team at our staff meeting. Your willingness to model your approach
and provide concrete examples was incredibly helpful.
Jen
H and Kim J for your collaborative approach to
Level 2 behaviors and for highlighting the staff members who make a positive
impact on our students. Through modeling effective strategies it strengthens
the culture of collaboration and excellence in our school.
Kim
J for creating a document that
captures data and next steps for our Behavior Support Team meetings.
Ellen,
Andria, Cindy, Jane, Sally, Christina, Laurie, and
Amanda for attending our Family Math Night! I truly appreciate you staying
after school to spend time with our families to support student learning. You
embody our Core Value of making our school the best choice for parents and
students.
Stephanie for taking care of purchasing all the items and setting
up the treat cart. I honestly don’t know how I would have managed this without
you! Your thoughtfulness, organization, and willingness to go above and beyond is
truly appreciated.
Taylor for not only monitoring absences but also personally
reaching out to parents about early dismissals and tardies. You do this not out
of obligation, but because you truly understand how attendance affects student
learning.
Tuesday,
October 21:
·
Robyn P’s Birthday
· Picture Retake
· Year 2 30 Hour PD
·
Jorvonna Out of the
Building AM-Principal PD
Wednesday,
October 22:
·
“All In for Kindness”
(Card Game Inspiration)-Dress in any combination of red, black, or white for
$1.00.
Thursday,
October 23:
· Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage-What and Why?)-Patton
· Pajama Day (Fundraiser)
·
Jorvonna Out of the Building (Personal)-Tameka Acting Principal
Friday,
October 24:
·
MTSS (IAT) Meetings
· Parent & Student
Compacts Due to Stephanie
· Trunk or Treat
·
Jorvonna Out of the
Building (Personal)-Sally Acting Principal
Saturday, October 25:
·
Kim J’s Birthday
October 27-31: 3-8
ELA & Math Interim 1
October 27-31: Science Interim 1 (3-4 & 6-8)
October 28: Team PLC Meetings
October 29: “Game Show Lights”-neon tops and jeans for FREE
October 30: Dress Down (Fundraiser)
October 31: Payday Friday Breakfast-Front Office
October 31: Spirit Day & Popcorn $1.00 each
October 31: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-1st
Grade
*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please
let me know!
As we continue greeting students each morning, it’s important that we all consistently check for dress code compliance. While many staff members are doing a great job reinforcing expectations, others may not be addressing them as regularly. Some parents have expressed concerns that enforcement feels inconsistent and that certain students are being singled out.
To prevent any perception of bias, please ensure that as you greet students, you are also checking for
dress code compliance so that our enforcement remains fair and equitable. Let’s
work together to send a unified message that our expectations matter and apply
to every student, every day.
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 technology
room.
You may click HERE
for the agenda.
Three years
later and the leadership team is still upholding our promise to you. We are
providing you with an hour and half additional planning time during our ½ day
PD on Wednesday.
You will
spend the first two hours going through the teaching competency of the new
Classroom Framework. You can view the agenda by clicking HERE. The second hour
and a half you can prep/plan at your discretion. However, all salary staff must
remain in the building until 3:30 PM, hourly staff do not attend.
We hope the additional 6 hours of prep that our half days provide reaffirm that “you matter!”
Our students
raised $18, 500 for our fall fundraiser. In appreciation, they have earned two
dress down days:
· October 23: Pajama Day
· October 30: Dress Down Day
We appreciate the
staff for your support as you promoted the fundraiser in your weekly
communication—so staff can participate in these two dress down days too!
Congratulations
to Ms. Good-Lang’s and
Mrs. Shroff’s classes for spelling the word,
HERE. Mrs. Khafagi’s, Mrs. Baker’s, and Ms.
Laurinec’s classes also spelled the word, PRESENT!
I’m so excited to
see so many classrooms earning letters for perfect attendance! I can’t wait to
see which class will be the first to spell ATTENDANCE.
We’ve never had
this many classrooms make such incredible strides so early in the school year.
I’m already anticipating having to use our attendance slogan as the next
phrase after ATTENDANCE—what an amazing problem to have!
Tameka and Stacey Ramirez for ensuring dress down passes
were available.
Sally for gathering data to increase instructional rigor.
Stacey
Reed for writing 6 IEPs and attending 9
IEP meetings this week. I have no idea how you do it all.
Robyn M and Sally for working together to create a
schedule that is best for students.
Jen
D, Alex, Jane, Ellen, Stacey Reed, and
Sally for coming prepared to a parent meeting with documentation and
care.
Steve for converting music for me once again.
Jessica
W and Aimee for leading such a
successful Anti-Bullying Month kickoff! Your clear communication with teachers
ensured everyone was informed and set a positive tone for the month. The board
game–themed bulletin board was absolutely adorable and creative—it captured students’
attention and reinforced the message in such a fun, meaningful way.
Robyn
P and Danielle D for supporting
paperwork to help keep things on track.
Danielle
D, Gloria, Robyn M, Tameka, Sandy, Kim B, Lisa, and Theresa for being willing to sub the past two weeks!
Your willingness to help wherever needed truly keeps our school running
smoothly.
Tameka for jumping in and sending schoolwide communication even
though you have so many other things that you needed to do.
Tracy
for fixing the recess equipment box.
Stephanie for making sure our students received the Fun Friday
award.
Taylor making our monthly perfect attendance award for our
students so special. I know it wasn’t easy making fresh cotton candy for almost
300 students, but I am grateful that you had Danielle D willing to help
you out.
Amanda for being reflective and getting me a delicious gift. I
appreciate our relationship.
Tameka for attending the board meeting in my absence.
Stacey Reed for my cheat sheet.
·
Staff Meeting
·
Staff Meeting
Snacks-ABSS & EL
Wednesday,
October 15:
·
½ Day-Staff PD
· ½ Day Snacks-Kinder
· “Anti-bullying Unity
Day”-wear an orange shirt with jeans for FREE
·
Courtney’s Birthday
Thursday,
October 16:
·
Family Learning Night
·
Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Bullying Prevention Day)-Higgins
Friday,
October 17:
·
Intervention Meetings
·
Payday Friday
Breakfast-8th Grade
October 21: Robyn P’s
Birthday
October 21: Picture Retake
October 21: Year 2 30 Hour PD
October 22: “All In for Kindness” (Card Game Inspiration)-Dress
in any combination of red, black, or white for $1.00.
October 23: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage-What and Why?)-Patton
October 23: Pajama Day
(Fundraiser)
October 24: MTSS (IAT) Meetings
October 24: Parent & Student Compacts Due to Stephanie
October 24: Trunk or Treat
October 25: Kim J’s Birthday
October 27-31: 3-8 ELA & Math Interim 1
October 27-31: Science Interim 1 (3-4 & 6-8)
October 28: Team PLC Meetings
October 29: “Game Show Lights”-neon tops and jeans for FREE
October 30: Dress Down (Fundraiser)
October 31: Payday Friday Breakfast-Front Office
October 31: Spirit Day & Popcorn $1.00 each
October 31: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-1st
Grade
*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please
let me know!
