October Newsletter

October has arrived at The Middle, bringing cooler days, changing leaves, and plenty of reasons to love this time of year! Our Wildcats are settling into their routines, taking on new challenges, building connections, and showing us every day just how much growth can happen when curiosity and hard work come together.

As we head into a month filled with learning, laughter, and a little Halloween fun, we’re excited for all that October has in store. Here’s to crisp fall days, classrooms full of energy, and a month that is sure to be spook-tacular

With spooky good school spirit,

Keystone Middle School

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Communication between home and school is extremely critical towards providing an effective instructional environment for our children. As we prepare for our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences, we look forward to your insights regarding your child’s education and input about the school year. As a parent, you provide valuable information for your child’s teachers, so they are better able to address your child’s needs. Our teachers truly appreciate your support that you give to your child in his/her education while at home.

Our Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on October 13, 22, and 27. The conferences will take place between 3pm and 6pm.

Our school is using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible this year. Please enter the following web address into your browser window:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Keystone

Then you may choose to schedule a conference with the grade level team of teachers that is appropriate for your student.

Also, please feel free to schedule conferences with any additional teachers that your student may have this semester that are not on the specific grade level team. This may include your student’s elective teachers, accelerated teachers, or intervention teachers. These teachers visit as many grade level team conferences that they can, but if you have a specific question, you can choose to sign-up for an individual conference with them. Furthermore, I will be available as well for conferences if you would like to meet and chat about any concerns or questions you may have. PTCFast will send you a confirmation email after your registration.

Conferences will be held virtually, utilizing Google Meets. When you sign-up for your conference, please include an email address you actively check because the teachers you requested to meet with virtually will send you an email that will include the link for the virtual meeting. On the evening of your conference, please click on the link at the start of your reserved time to begin your conference.

If you do not have internet access or if you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 440.355.2400.

Sincerely,

Gina Gibson

Keystone Middle School Principal

Halloween costumes are encouraged on Friday, October 30th, but please note the rules:

THE RULES:

1. Costumes MUST BE school appropriate and able to fit in a chair with a desk

2. No weapons or excessive accessories

3. Costumes cannot restrict your movement

4. No full face coverings

5. Basic/Simple face paint must be applied BEFORE school

6. School dress code still must be followed

7. Hats are permitted IF it is part of the costume

8. No make-up or face paint permitted in our bathrooms

9. Positive Attitudes and appropriate behaviors REQUIRED

Students can compete in the Costume Contest on Friday during IE!!!!

We are looking for parents to help support our upcoming Fall Fest to help make our event a success! Please click on this Parent Sign-Up and review our needed donations!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45A8AE29A2FDC61-66618209-fall

1. IMPORTANT DATES 📆

Friday, October 30th is the end of QUARTER ONE

2. ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT ❓

Check in with your students and ask them to see their planners each night to help encourage the use of this organizational tool!! And ask them to see how many STAMPS they have earned towards their PBIS FALL FEST!!

3. PARENT RESOURCES 🤗

Is your child struggling with any of their feels or their emotions, please reach out:

• Email info for our school counselor -- madison.caroscio@keystoneschools.org

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Email: gina.gibson@keystoneschools.org
Website: https://www.keystonelocalschools.org/