Starting this week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, our learners in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th will begin their PSSAs (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment), starting with ELA.

Due to election day, there will be no school for the students on Tuesday, April 23rd.

The Keystone Spirit Wear Store will be open until April 24th, 2024 at 11:59pm; https://keystone-elementary-spring-24-ols.itemorder.com/shop/home/ .

Just a reminder that Federal Programs Survey deadline is April 26th. The district values your input

( LINK TO SURVEY).

Have a wonderful last week and a half of April! May is just around the corner.

Be safe and Be Well,

Mrs. Smith-Herman

Smencil Sales ($1.25 each)

Pre-Order Pretzels

Wear Paw Shirts

Group 1- April 22nd

Group 2- April 29th

April 24th and 25th

April 26th

ELA- April 22nd, 24th, and 26th- Grades 3, 4, 5

Math- April 30th and May 1st- Grades 3, 4, 5

Science- May 2nd and May 3rd- Grade 4 Only

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Rain Date- Thursday, May 9th, 2024

It will take place in the stadium at Truman High School.

May 9th

Wednesday, May 15th at 7 pm

May 29th

May 31st

June 3rd

June 4th, at 7:00pm

June 5th- AM

Thursday, June 6th- AM- K/1

Thursday, June 6th- PM- 2/3

Friday, June 7th- AM- 4/5

Rain Dates: June 7th (PM), June 10th (AM and/or PM) and/or 11th (PM)

June 11th- AM

Thursday, June 13th

Position: 1st grade teacher

Worked at Bristol Township School District Since: 3 years

Strengths: Being a mom. Teaching others something new :)

Pets: A Shichon named Oakley.

Hobbies:

Spending time with my kids!

Favorite Color(s): Lime green

Favorite Snack: Sour candy

Favorite Sports' Team: I am not too big on sports, so I will shout out my kids teams!

Three Fun Facts:

1. I have three beautiful children, all of them are girls ! Giuliana, Hayden and Olivia.
2. Before I was a teacher, I was a cosmetologist and waitress. I still waitress 2 nights a week.
3. In the summer, my family spends most of our time in Wildwood.

Sales end April 24th at 11:59pm.

Dear Keystone Families,

As we approach the upcoming PSSA assessments, (ELA- April 22nd, 24th, and 26th for Grades 3, 4, 5; Math- April 30th and May 1st for Grades 3, 4, 5; Science- May 2nd and May 3rd for Grade 4 Only) which will be taken electronically, via the Chromebook, we wanted to take the time to share some important information with you about the testing process. In addition, please review the PSSA Code of Conduct for Test Takers, found on the following page of this letter.

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is a series of standardized tests taken by students in grades 3-8 to assess their proficiency in various subjects, including English language arts, mathematics, and science. These exams provide valuable data to help educators understand how well students are mastering the content and skills outlined in the state's academic standards.

While the PSSA exams are an important part of our educational system, it is essential to remember that they are just one measure of student achievement. We encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of doing their best on the exams while also reminding them that their worth or potential is not determined by their test scores. It is important to remember that these tests are just one measure of your child's academic growth and progress. Our goal is to help them feel confident and prepared, so they can showcase their knowledge and skills to the best of their abilities.

We encourage you to continue to support and motivate your child during this time. Remind them of the hard work and dedication they have put in throughout the school year. Encourage them to stay positive, focused, and to believe in themselves.

To help your child prepare for the PSSA exams, we recommend making sure they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast on testing days, and try to remain focused, take deep breaths and remind them that they are prepared and capable of doing well on the test. Remind them to stay positive and confident in their abilities. You can also encourage your child to practice their test-taking strategies, such as pacing themselves, reading questions carefully, and reviewing their work before submitting their answers.

We understand that testing can be a stressful time for students and families, and we want to assure you that our teachers and staff are here to support your child every step of the way. Remember, the most important thing is that your child tries their best. We are proud of all of our students and the effort they put forth each day. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your child.

Together, we can help your child succeed and reach their full potential. Thank you for being an important part of our school community.

Respectfully,

Mrs. Smith-Herman and Mr. Wilicki

We would like to acknowledge the students who have received a positive office referral for displaying outstanding positive behavior choices;

Ms. Donna, Mr. Pierce, and Mrs. Smith-Herman are looking forward to acknowledging more positive office referrals, as well as speaking with parents and guardians to let them know just how proud we are to have their child at Keystone!

Keep up the great work!

Thank you for all who have participating in our newsletter's weekly poll! It looks like most people's favorite subject in elementary school was physical education (39%).

• Reminder, when your child is absent a written excuse note is required.
• For the first 10 absences the note may be from the parent.
• It can be in an email to: Donna.meehan@bristoltwpsd.org.
• If your child misses more than 10 days of school, then we only accept a medical note.
• Please email or send in the note within 10 days of their return to school, this is a PA State Law.

In order to maintain the safety of all our learners, we are asking that families alert teachers, in writing, for any transportation/dismissal plan changes prior to 9am each morning.

We do understand that emergencies may arise throughout the day that requires a change to a child's dismissal plan for that particular day. For those situations, please make sure you are alerting the office staff as soon as possible, so they can communicate the change to the teachers as soon as possible.

We thank you for your support in helping us ensure the safety and wellbeing of each of our learners.

To ensure the safety and well being of our students, as per the District Wellness Policy, no outside foods may be brought in by students for classroom parties or birthday celebrations. Shared snacks are not permitted in district schools.

If you would like to send something in to celebrate your child's birthday or for a classroom party, you may send in non food items such as stickers, pencils, play dough etc.

Mrs. Stacy Cooke
stacy.cooke@bristoltwpsd.org

Mrs. Aimee Ramos
aimee.ramos@bristoltwpsd.org

What is Title I?

Title I is a project funded by the federal government under the Every Child Succeeds Act. The purpose of this Act is to provide all children with fair and equitable opportunity to succeed and close achievement gaps. Money is allocated by the federal government and distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to the Bristol Township School. District.

Title I funding is based on a complex formula. These funds are allocated to the states who in turn allocate a portion of that money to the individual school districts within each state. The school district’s share is based on the economic need within a school area, that is, by the number of low income families living there. In our district the number of free and reduced lunch students is used to determine the economic need of a particular school.

Mr. Pierce has the pleasure of being the Anti-Bullying Specialist at Keystone Elementary School.

In the short time that he has been here he has been able to build a great rapport and begin teaching the Second Step Bullying Prevention curriculum and TKF curriculum.

Some of his roles include bullying investigations, conflict resolution, peer mediations, large group lessons and small group lessons. He also have been working to support the school climate at Keystone.

Email: steve.pierce@bristoltwpsd.org

Phone: 267-599-2481

Click here for an electronic version of form; Reporting Form

Social Worker
Mrs. Jody Como
jody.como@bristoltwpsd.org

Counselors

Mrs. Tammy Surdo
tammy.surdo@bristoltwpsd.org

Mr. Brian Gianfrancesco
brian.gianfrancesco@bristoltwpsd.org

Lynn Thomson-Merrill

Certified School Nurse 267-599-2473 or 2490

Lynn.Thomson@bristoltwpsd.org

Anna May Tannenbaum

Staff Nurse 267-599-2496

Annamay.Tannenbaum@bristoltwpsd.org

Christine Kelly (M, T, TH, F after 12:30 PM)

Staff Nurse 267-599-2473

Christine.Kelly@bristoltwpsd.org

Our fax number is 215-788-1516.

We encourage each student and staff member to wear their Keystone Paw Shirts every Friday.

Support Keystone's SWPBIS program by purchasing a soft pretzel. Each soft pretzel will cost $1 each. Students will be asked to preorder their pretzel each Thursday, for a pretzel delivery to take place on Fridays.

School Principal: Mr. Mark Wilicki

Email: mark.wilicki@bristoltwpsd.org

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Crystal Smith-Herman

Email: crystal.smith-herman@bristoltwpsd.org

Special Education Supervisor: Justina Garofalo

Email: justina.garofalo@bristoltwpsd.org

Special Education Supervisor: Jessica Kelch

Email: jessica.kelch@bristoltwpsd.org

Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Marianne Mensinger

Email: marianne.mensinger@bristoltwpsd.org

Assistant Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Donna Meehan

Email: donna.meehan@bristoltwpsd.org

School phone: 267-599-2470

School fax: 215-788-1041