Dear Keystone Families and Staff,

We have an exciting week ahead filled with fun activities and events!

Trunk or Treat will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Join us for an evening of festive fun! We will also have a food truck from Kono Pizza, so come hungry and ready to enjoy some delicious food. A portion of the proceeds from the Kono Pizza truck will be donated to the PTO to help support initiatives for our staff and students.

Don't miss our Nighttime Book Fair on Monday, October 21st, from 6:00-8:00 PM. It’s a great opportunity to explore new books and support our school.

The next PTO meeting will take place on October 24th at 4:30 PM in the library. We look forward to seeing you there!

In honor of breast cancer awareness, we invite everyone to wear pink on Friday, October 25th, to show your support and solidarity.

Additionally, this week is Red Ribbon Week! Please wear red on Monday and check out the flyer below for more information about our themed days.

Keystone's costume parade will be held on October 31st. (Please see further down in the email for more information). We are also working on setting up a live stream of this event via YouTube, for any parent or guardian that is not able to attend in person.

Pretzel sales will be resuming soon, with plans to start in November. Please keep an eye out for the official start date in our upcoming newsletters!

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community!

Respectfully,

Mrs. Smith-Herman & Mr. Wilicki

Assistant Principal & Principal

Wear Keystone Paw Shirt

Ghost Pops are on sale Monday, October 21st, Tuesday, October 22nd, and Wednesday, October 23rd for 50 cents each.

October 14th-22nd

Students will attend on their scheduled library day.

Week of October 21st

See Flyer Below

October 21st

6:00-8:00pm

October 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm

October 24th- 4:30pm

School Library

October 25th

October 31st

Kindergarten, First and Second Grade- Parade will start at 10:00am and end by 10:30am.

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade- Parade will start at 2:15pm and end by 2:45pm.

Parade Route- Lower Bucks Outlaws Baseball Field

Friday, November 1st

November 3rd

Election Day

Tuesday, November 5th

November 5th from 4:00-10:00pm

November 7th

6:00-7:00pm

Friday, November 8th

Monday, November 11th

November 15th

November 27th

November 28th & 29th

December 11th at 7 pm

December 12th-18th

Evening conferences- Thursday, December 12th

March 6th

(More information to come later in the year)

March 24-28th

Evening Conferences- Monday, March 24th

April 1st

April 21-25 ELA

April 28-May 2- Math, Science, Make-ups

Wednesday, May 14th, with a rain date of Thursday, May 15th.

May 14th at 7 pm

We at Keystone are thrilled to recognize Quinn Wrzos from Mrs. Nean's class! We’re so glad to have him with us. Mr. Wilicki and Mrs. Smith-Herman are very proud of you Quinn!

Please take a moment to read the wonderful submission from his mother, Holly, below.

"Quinn had a chance to compete in a demolition derby at the Bloomsburg fair and he won a trophy for his participation. This was his first time ever participating in a demolition derby and I don’t think it will be his last. :) The very next day he played a football game with his 7U Outlaws team. He was awarded the offensive player of the game award. He was so shocked and so happy that he got 2 trophy’s in 2 days ;) "

Our Keystone Family and Community had a fantastic time at the Bristol Cares Family Night!

It was heartwarming to see everyone engaging with the activities and resources that our Interventionists provided.

During the evening, our Interventionists, Mrs. Cooke and Mrs. Ramos, discussed the elementary curriculum, shared academic resources for students, and highlighted their roles at Keystone. Parents showed great interest and asked thoughtful questions about how they can support their children at home.

A heartfelt thank you to the Croydon Fire Department, Brandon Lang (Director of Food Services), and Suzanne Skinner (Home and School Visitor) for organizing, preparing, and serving the delicious dinner to our wonderful families!

Many thanks to Stacey Cooke and Aimee Ramos, our Interventionists, for organizing the academic and family fun portion of the event, as well as for facilitating meaningful conversations about the importance of reading and family engagement.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Jessica Festa (Federal Grants Instructional Facilitator) and Damita Harvey (Community Organizer, Bristol Cares) for their invaluable help, support, and dedication in organizing the many details of the event.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this event, especially our incredible Keystone families! Together, we are positively impacting our children's education!

Ghost pops will be on sale October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. They will be 50 cents each.

Book fair will continue to take place on Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd.

The book fair will be open the evening of Monday, October 21st from 6:00-8:00pm.

Don't forget to sign up for e-wallet for cashless shopping. Cash will also be accepted. Just a reminder tax will be added to the price of the item(s) purchased.

Students will be visiting during their scheduled library time.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/keystoneelementaryschool9

Please view the Costume Parade Newsletter for More Information

Please help support our SWPBIS program at Keystone. In doing so you will save SAVE 10% off your fall fun tickets at Shady Brook Farm and help Keystone raise money for positive behavior initiatives and SWPBIS!

Healthy Habits Night event, scheduled for October 24, 2024. This event is designed for parents of students in 5th grade and above.

On Fridays, we encourage all our staff and students to wear their Keystone paw shirts. Our paw shirts for our kindergarten students have arrived. Please expect a shirt to go home this week.

As we continue our journey through this academic year, we wanted to take a moment to share some valuable information about our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process. This approach is at the heart of our commitment to ensuring that every child in our community has the support they need to thrive. The MTSS process is designed to use a preponderance of data to assess and understand each student’s unique strengths and areas for growth. Here’s how it works and how it benefits your child:

1. **Comprehensive Data Collection**: We gather information from various sources, including assessments, classroom performance, and observations. This helps us get a complete picture of your child's academic progress and behavior.

2. **Informed Decision-Making**: Our dedicated team of educators analyzes this data to identify trends and patterns. By understanding where each student excels and where they may need additional support, we can make informed decisions that cater to their specific needs.

3. **Tailored Support and Enrichment**: Whether your child requires extra help in certain subjects or is ready for more advanced challenges, the MTSS process allows us to implement targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities. Our goal is to ensure that every student is engaged and making progress.

4. **Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustment**: We believe in the importance of continuous assessment. We regularly check in on each student’s progress and adjust our strategies as needed, ensuring that we are always meeting their evolving needs.

We are excited about the positive impact this process has on our students and are committed to partnering with you in this journey. Your involvement is crucial, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding your child's educational experience.

Thank you for being an integral part of our Bristol Township community. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every child can flourish!

Please read the attachment below in regards to the Title 1 Family Engagement Policy for 2024-2025.

All enrolled students of Bristol Township School District are eligible to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch each school day at NO CHARGE to your household. A La Carte items will still be available to purchase.

Keystone Families,

We invite you to have a chance to be featured in our weekly newsletters, yearbook, and possibly on our school and district's social media pages! We would love to showcase your family or child(ren) participating in any outside-of-school events or activities.

Please submit a photo along with a brief summary that captures the essence of the event or activity. Whether it's a memorable vacation, a thrilling sporting event, or a cherished hobby, we want to celebrate these moments with our school community.

Please make sure to include your child(ren)'s names and grade level.

Please send all submissions to KeystoneNewsletter@bristoltwpsd.org for a chance to be selected for our Keystone Family Spotlight!

• 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 the school secretary who handles attendance, at heather.saeger@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.

Outside Food Snack Policy- Per the district's Wellness Policy, " No outside foods may be brought in by students for classroom parties. Shared snacks are not permitted in District schools." If you would like to send something in to celebrate their child's birthday or a classroom party, you may send in non food items such as stickers, pencils, play dough etc.

In order to maintain the safety of all our learners, we are asking that families alert teachers, in writing, (written note) for any transportation/dismissal plan changes prior to 9:00am 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.

Bullying Prevention

Bristol Township School District is committed to providing a physically safe and emotionally secure environment for all students and staff. Local school policies assist school personnel in identifying bullying, intimidation, and harassment, and provide a framework for an appropriate response that reinforces positive conduct. The district defines positive behaviors as those which evoke non-violence, cooperation, teamwork, understanding, and acceptance toward all students and staff in the learning and teaching environment. It takes a community to prevent bullying of children--stopping bullying behavior needs a team of school people, students, and families. Together we can intervene to stop bullying behaviors.

In September 2023, Bristol Township School Board of Directors approved three new elementary Anti-Bullying/School Climate Specialists. These staff members focus on putting practices and approaches in place that prevent bullying and build positive relationships for the district’s youngest students.

The main role of the Anti-Bullying/School Culture Specialists is to lead the investigation of incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying in each school; and to act as the primary school staff member responsible for preventing, identifying, and addressing incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying in the school.

They are also responsible for coordinating and strengthening the school’s policies to prevent, identify, and address harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, and help establish a positive school culture.

Reporting Procedures

Anyone who is the victim of or has witnessed bullying please submit the incident form to the Anti-Bullying/School Climate Specialist, Steve Pierce, (steve.pierce@bristoltwpsd.org ) and building administration. Students can also report bullying to guidance counselors, teachers, or any other adult in the building.

To access the bullying form please click on the attached form below.

Title 1 Teachers at Keystone

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.

For more information please visit; https://www.bristoltwpsd.org/administration/state_and_federal_programs_/title_i .

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

Counselors

Mrs. Tammy Surdo

Grades- K, 2, 4
tammy.surdo@bristoltwpsd.org

Mr. Brian Gianfrancesco

Grades- 1, 3, 5
brian.gianfrancesco@bristoltwpsd.org

Mr. Steve Pierce

Email: steve.pierce@bristoltwpsd.org

Phone: 267-599-2481

Michele Gentilcore

Certified School Nurse 267-599-2473 or 2490

michele.genticore@bristoltwpsd.org

Jessica Williamson

Staff Nurse 267-599-2496

Nurses' fax number is 215-788-1516.

Address:

940 Tulip Ave.

Croydon, Pennsylvania 19021

School phone: 267-599-2470

School fax: 215-788-1041

School Principal: Mr. Mark Wilicki

Email: mark.wilicki@bristoltwpsd.org

Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Marianne Mensinger

Email: marianne.mensinger@bristoltwpsd.org

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Crystal Smith-Herman

Email: crystal.smith-herman@bristoltwpsd.org

Assistant Principal's Secretary: Heather Saeger

Email: heather.saeger@bristoltwpsd.org

Special Education Supervisor: Jessica Kelch

Email: jessica.kelch@bristoltwpsd.org

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