Core Values-BWC

 

One of our Core Values is “Behave with Care.” We want everyone to focus on building positive relationships with students and classroom routines/procedures during the first few weeks of school.

One way to build positive relationships with your students is to greet your students. We expect all teachers to greet their students at the door every morning starting at 7:40. This will assist with safety by monitoring our students in the hallways. But most importantly, it helps you to gauge your students’ moods so you can be proactive instead of reactive.  

Please position yourself in a way that you can still see inside your classroom and have a Do Now posted to avoid unwanted behaviors from occurring within the classroom.  

Technology

 

As you know, we believe in the “whole” child and want to provide our students with the opportunity to socially interact. The majority of their day is spent listening and learning, so whenever it’s possible (lunch, recess, engagement strategies during lessons, etc.) we want them to use their social skills. Therefore, students are not allowed on technology (Chromebooks, movies, etc.) during lunch or dismissal. Students can have the option of technology during indoor recess, but it should be an option among other things, not the only choice.

Affirmations

 

Keystone Staff for your participation, engagement, and enthusiasm during August PD. I’m always proud to be a part of the Keystone team! 

Alex, Robyn, and Stacey Reed thank you for everything! I am beyond thankful for all the things that you have done to help us prepare for this upcoming school year. No can imagine the number of hours, days, and effort it takes to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year because you all make it look so easy. I would truly be lost without you. Thank you for always being willing to do whatever, whenever!

Stacey Ramirez for taking care of our staff t-shirts.

Teri, Andria, Robyn, Stacey Reed, and Alex for creating content and leading sessions during August PD. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Stacey Ramirez for handling all enrollment situations. You go beyond what’s asked.

Brandy, Gary, Jeanne, Monique, and Gary for making our school clean and ready for the first day of school.  

Stefanie for all your support all six of our enrollment events this summer (Belleville Fireworks, Lake Fest, Painting with the Principal, New Family Dinner, Barnyard Bash, & Family Fun Night). You do so much to ensure we have full enrollment.

Stephanie for ALL the things that you have done this summer to make sure that our August PD went smoothly. From food, purchase orders, and errands –our PD would not be successful without you.

Stacey Ramirez for always going above and beyond to help me with so many things. You do a lot of behind-the-scenes things that no one even knows. My vision and your creativity are unmatched. We do great things together!

Sarah, Teri, Emma, Steve, Robyn, Stacey Reed, Stacey Ramirez, Stefanie and Alex for spending an evening with our new families. I appreciate you volunteering time during the summer to support our enrollment efforts.

Mandy, Kim B, Megan, Jessica, Flo, Theresa, Lisa, Sandy, Stefanie, Stacey Ramirez, and Alex for welcoming our new Y5s and Kinder families during the Barnyard Bash. I appreciate you volunteering time during the summer to support our enrollment efforts.

This Week

 

Monday, August 26:

   ·     First Day of School

   ·     PTO Boo Hoo/Yahoo Parent Breakfast

   ·     Y5-8 ORF Benchmark 1 (8/27-9/4)

Thursday, August 29:

   ·     Andria’s Birthday

   ·     Morning Assembly

   ·     Staff Reference Guide Acknowledgement Form Due

   ·     Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Schoolwide Procedures)-Kaminski

Friday, August 30:

   ·     No School-Labor Day Weekend

Happy Birthday

 

Andria: August 29

Happy BELATED Birthday

 

Jen S: July 1

Teri: July 8

Josie: July 10

Stacey Reed: July 12

Mark: July 22

Linsey: July 28

Jeanne: August 1

Sydney: August 8

Cindy: August 10

Jwain: August 12

Diane: August 14

Nicole: August 14

Stephanie: August 17

Lori: August 17

Tracy: August 20

Christina: August 25

 

There is a special gift in the mailboxes of all the people who celebrate their birthdays in July, August & September.

Important Dates

 

September 2: No School-Labor Day

September 2: Flo’s Birthday

September 3: SLT Meeting 3:50 (ELA Room)

September 4: DSQ Full Day Visit

September 5: GL Intervention Meetings

September 5: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Hispanic-Latino Heritage)-Caruso

September 6: Leadership Catalog Due

September 6: Sign Up for Grade Level Event Due

September 6: Payday Breakfast-2^nd Grade

September 6: New Family Connections Due

September 9-27: K-8 Fall NWEA

September 10: Staff Meeting

September 10: Staff Meeting Snacks-Interventions

September 11: Dress Down $1 and Hat $1

September 12: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Constitution Day)-Cheng

September 13: Family Connections Due

September 13: Title 1 Parent Meeting 8:15

September 13: Last Day of Mum Fundraiser

September 16: Extra Dismissal Schedule Submitted to Dean

September 16-20: 1-2 Fall Math Numeracy

September 16: Extra Prep Begins

September 18: Rachel’s Birthday

September 18: Fall Picture Day

September 18: SpEd Open House

September 19: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Hispanic-Latino Month)-Phetteplace

September 20: Social Contract Posted

September 20: Substitute Binder Due

September 20: Payday Breakfast-Intervention

September 20: Education Benefit Form & School-Parent Compact Due

September 23: Mum Delivery

September 23: Jorvonna Out of the Building-Robyn Acting Principal

September 24: PLC Meetings 

September 25: Education Benefits & Parent-Student Compact Dress Down Day

September 26: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Global Diversity Awareness Month)-Brown

September 27: Spirit Day $1.00 and Popcorn $1.00

September 30: Y5/Kinder Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna

October 1: Field Trip Location & Date Submitted to Jorvonna  

 

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