Keystone Upcoming Dates

Dates on deck

Tuesday, February 2^nd- BCPTO Meeting-6:30PM @ Keystone Elem.

Wednesday, February 3^th- 1:00 PM dismissal- PD

Friday, February 12^th- 12:00 PM dismissal-NO PRESCHOOL CLASSES

Monday, February 15^th- NO SCHOOL- PD

Feb. 1^st -5th Special Schedule

Monday 2/1:         Day 6- Technology

Tuesday 2/3:        Day 1- PE/Guidance

Wednesday 2/4:   Day 2- Art/Guidance

Thursday 2/5:       Day 3- PE/Music

Friday 2/6:             Day 4- Art/Guidance

COOK'S CHOICE MENU-Wed. 2/3

Pizza

Corn

Mixed Vegetables

Apple Slices

PRESCHOOL

On Friday, February 12th all BC centers will be dismissing classes at noon. PRESCHOOL WILL NOT HAVE CLASSES ON THIS DAY.

Box Tops

It's that time again!! The Keystone center will be collecting Box Tops through the month of February. Students can bring trimmed Box Tops to the school offices anytime during February.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Keystone students brought home information for your review. It includes a donation envelope as well as a parent letter detailing the Jump Rope for Heart information. This fundraiser is not mandatory, but many students have been excited about the opportunity to help those (especially kids) with heart defects and 'sick' hearts.

The Keystone Elementary Jump Rope for Heart event days are February 10 (Day 1) and February 12 (Day 3). All donations (cash, checks, and online) will be due to Mrs. Galbraith on February 10 at 3:00 pm. Please join us in teaching our students the importance of being heart healthy for life!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Galbraith at agalbraith@benton.k12.ia.us Help your student become a Heart Hero!

PK/K Registration

Pre-School and Kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year will be held on Monday, March 7th from5:00-6:30 p.m. at Keystone Elementary. If you are unable to attend or have questions, please contact the school office at 319-442-3221 or emailcbenesh@benton.k12.ia.us

School Cancellations/Early Dismissals

Check the BOBCAT VOICE LINK at 830-2164.If using a cell phone or calling long distance, you must call (515) 830-2164. Sign up for email/text message alerts; follow the link located on the Benton webpage,www.benton.k12.ia.us .

SPRING BOOK FAIR

The Scholastic Book fair will be at Keystone Elementary on March 10-15 (during school) and March 14th and 15th during parent/teacher conferences.  The online book fair will be open from March 10th through March 24th

. The online fair can be accessed on the following website:  http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/keystoneelemsch

Jump Rope for Heart / American Heart Association

Here is a message from our awesome PE teacher Mrs. Galbraith!

Over the next few weeks, we will be learning about how to take care of our hearts, spreading the message to friends and family, and helping others when we can!  Megan Dodd from the American Heart Association came to our school to share Heart Healthy messages to kick off our event.

The American Heart Association's goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of Americans.  They will challenge our kids to start living a healthy lifestyle now to prevent problems later; and give them an opportunity to participate in a service learning project that funds the fight against heart diseases and stroke - #1 and #5 cause of death in our country.

Your child will bring home some information for your review.  It includes a donation envelope as well as a parent letter detailing the Jump Rope for Heart information.  This fundraiser is not mandatory, but many students have been excited about the opportunity to help those (especially kids) with heart defects and 'sick' hearts.

The Keystone Elementary Jump Rope for Heart event days are February 10 (Day 1) and February 12 (Day 3).  All donations (cash, checks, and online) will be due to Mrs. Galbraith on February 10 at 3:00 pm

.  Please join us in teaching our students the importance of being heart healthy for life!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at agalbraith@benton.k12.ia.us.

Help your student become a Heart Hero!

Thanks, Mr. Junge

Gale Family Benefit Breakfast

Gale Family Benefit Breakfast

Please come and join us for a benefit breakfast for the Gale family at the Turner Hall this Sunday from 8:00am - 12:00pm.  We will be serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits, and gravy.  

Keystone Elem. American Cancer Society Fundraiser & Coaches vs Cancer

 Every year the Benton Girls Basketball team has an event at a home game raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Fisher is a Kindergarten teacher at Keystone Elementary and is a coach for the Lady Bobcat Basketball Team and we would like to show our support for her and her family.  Mrs. Fisher's mom and mother in law have both been battling cancer for the last year and a half.  We are asking that all kids wear blue or camouflage to school on Friday to show our support.  We are also asking that each kid bring $1 to donate towards the American Cancer Society and their Coaches vs Cancer fundraiser.  Please feel free to send more but only if your means allow for it.  

Mrs. Fisher's family have been lifelong Benton Bobcats and we'd love all kids to show their support for Mrs. Fisher and her family.  All proceeds for this event will go towards the American Cancer Society and the Benton County Relay for Life Chapter.  

During the game on Friday there will be games for kids and adults alike, a baked goods sale, and t-shirts to purchase. If you are looking for a great family event check it out.    

Thanks for all of your continued support for all things Benton Community! 

Mr. Junge

Parent Resource Night and Early Literacy Law

There will also be an opportunity to talk about Iowa's Early Literacy Law that will go into effect in May of 2017 -- directly affecting current 2nd graders.

Week of 12/14 info

Wednesday, December 16th- 1 p.m. dismiss- professional development

Next Week Special Schedule

Monday 12/14: Day 3- PE/Music

Tuesday 12/15: Day 4- Art/Guidance

Wednesday 12/16: Day 5- Music/Guidance

Thursday 12/17: Day 6- Technology

Friday 12/18: Day 1- PE/Guidance

HOLIDAY CONCERT VIDEO

Merck Video Productions videotaped the Keystone Christmas Program on Friday, Dec. 4th. Cost is $12 each or 2 for $18. If you are interested in a DVD, forms are available in the school office. You can request to have a form sent home with your child. All orders must be prepaid and DVDs will be delivered to the school and sent home with student.

WINTER WEATHER

Students should be dressing in winter apparel appropriate for outside recess from now on. Keystone students will be going outside for recess during the day as long as the "feels like" temperature is 10 degrees or above. If you need assistance in providing these items, please contact the office.

LOST AND FOUND

Our lost and found supply is growing!! Please make sure to remind your child to look for items they have lost in our lost and found at school.

Please help our school!!

We are collecting all Grocery/Gas/Prescription Receipts

From Hy-Vee (all year!)

Big G (September 1 – March 30)

Our school receives supplies and money to purchase supplies simply by turning in these receipts!

Thanks!

- See more at: http://www.benton.k12.ia.us/staff-menu/create-new-post/keystone-friday-notes-12-11-15#sthash.QhvaZlz1.dpuf

PK-3 Parent Resource Night for Literacy and Math

 The staff at Keystone Elementary are wanting to continue to help parents support their child at home with Literacy and Math practice.  We are having a Parent Resource Night for all PK-3 parents on Wednesday, Dec. 16th from 6:30-7:30.  Please join us so we can team up to help our students and your child accelerate their learning in the areas of Literacy and Math.