Stay Connected

In this time of social/physical distancing, PLEASE try your very best to...

with each other! It matters.

I will be sending out something tomorrow on ways that we can stay connected as a team! 😊

Staff Meeting

As a continuous effort to assist our staff with work-life balance, we will be cancelling our staff meeting on Tuesday. Please use that time to prepare for conferences and/or spend time with family since you will have a late night on Thursday. 

First grade, we would still love you to provide snacks. You can put them in the staff room for us to enjoy throughout the day on Tuesday. :)

Interim 3

We have just four weeks left before Spring Break and state testing. While you’ve worked tirelessly all year to help our students master standards in math, ELA, science, and social studies, now is the time to ensure that they are ready to “show what they know.” This year, like last, we will not be giving Interim 3 (Mock State Test) in its entirety. Rather, you’ll be breaking it up as a teaching/reviewing tool. Suggestions include using test items as Do Nows, small group lessons, Exit Tickets, independent practice, etc. Every teacher in grades 3-8 should take Interim 3 themselves and discuss the test as grade level teams in order to develop a plan for addressing those standards needing re-teaching and additional practice. Use the assessment data located in Gradebook to assist you with developing a plan for each student. 

Let's make sure our students don't feel like Mr. Bean...

Intent to Return

I have placed an Intent to Return form in your mailbox for the 2020-21 school year. I love our team so much that I hope you all decide to stay, but I understand that various circumstances may prevent that. We are asking that you complete the form by Monday, March 16. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Staff Food

Please be mindful that food in the staff room is for staff only, not children. This will ensure that all staff members get to participate in Pay Day Breakfast, Staff Meeting Snacks, Potlucks, Conference Dinners, Afterschool Event Dinners, etc. Thank you for looking out for your colleagues.  

Shout Outs

Robyn for proactive communication pertaining to ½ day special schedules.

Stefanie for attending a Kinder Resource Fair on Saturday to increase our enrollment.

Stacey for making sure that everyone was prepared to conduct an interview.

Stacey for making sure I keep all my dates correct. You are a lifesaver.

Stephanie and Ashley for purchasing me lunch for my birthday.

Christina for always helping with dismissal.

Tully for providing our students with an interactive learning opportunity with the Black History Wax Museum.

Michelle for continuously trying to find new data reports to assist her with understanding her students’ needs.

Jen for your support to everyone. You never hesitate to jump in and assist when needed. You are invaluable to Keystone!

Tabitha for being so handy and willing to help me.

Gary for always having a smile on your face. I love when I see you because it’s contagious and brightens my day.

This Week

Sunday, March 8:

   ·    Jorvonna’s Birthday

Wednesday, March 11:

   ·    Dress as your Favorite Character from a Musical for $1

·    Nancy Kouba, DSQ, Visit 8-10 AM

Thursday, March 12:

   ·    Redeem School Store Rewards

   ·    Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-8 PM

Friday, March 13:

   ·    ½ Day of School-Dismissal at 11:20 AM 

   ·    Y5s-2 AND 3-5 SOM Assembly

   ·    Parent-Teacher Conferences 12-4 PM
  ·    Jorvonna Out of the Building-Regional Principal Meeting at Grand River