Week of April 5th, 2026

Dear Keystone Families and Staff,

We hope you are having a wonderful spring break!

Last week, Keystone was inspired by the motivational presentation by Autism Advocate and public speaker Ben Hartranft. We hope Ben's message of inclusion, acceptance, diversity, and kindness was inspiring for all.

We also celebrated Autism Acceptance with a "Blowing Bubbles for Autism" event, organized by Mrs. Mattis. A big thank you to her for organizing this wonderful event for the third year in a row. We’re excited to continue to make it an annual tradition here at Keystone.

PSSA Information- 3rd-5th Grade

• ELA- April 21st, 22nd, and 23rd

• Math- April 27th & 28th

• Science- April 29th & 30th

Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027

Registration is currently open for incoming kindergartners for the 2026-2027 school year. For any questions please email keystone.registration@bristoltwpsd.org .

Scholastic Book Fair- April 9th-17th

Our spring fair will be a Buy One Get One Free event so get ready to stock up on all your favorites!

Fair Dates are April 9th thru the 17th so save the date! Students will shop during their scheduled library time.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/keystoneelementaryschool6

Letter Days of the Week:

• Monday, April 6th- No School

• Tuesday, April 7th- E Day

• Wednesday, April 8th- F Day

• Thursday, April 9th-- A Day

• Friday, April 10th- B Day

Weekly Reminders:

• No School on Monday- Spring Break
• Tuesday, April 7th- Pajama Day- Free- no cost

• Tuesday, April 7th- Reading Olympics Competition, from 5:30-9:00pm at Bensalem High School

• Wednesday, April 8th- Talent Show K-5 Auditions 3:45-5:00pm (families must provide their own transportation)

Looking Ahead- Next Week-

💛 Go Tigers! 🐾

With gratitude,

Mrs. Smith-Herman & Mr. Wilicki

Assistant Principal & Principal

If your child(ren) are interested in buying a pretzel, they will need to bring in $1 by Thursday of each week. Please have your child(ren) give their money to their classroom teacher. Children will receive their pretzel(s) on Friday.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear their paw shirts on Fridays.

Every Tuesday

$2 each

April 6th

Tuesday, April 7th

April 9th-17th

Night -time Book Fair- April 16th

Wednesday, April 15th

Wear purple.

ELA- April 20th-24th

Math- April 27th-May 1st

5th Grade Science- April 27th-May 1st

Make-Up Testing Window- May 4th-8th

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

May 20th & 21st

At Truman High School

Monday, May 25th, 2026

Tuesday, May 26th

Wednesday, May 27th (rain date)

May 27th

May 28th

Friday, May 29th

June 1st & 2nd

Wednesday, June 3rd

June 4th- K/1 AM, 2/3 PM

June 5th-4/5 AM

Rain Dates- June 8th & 9th

Friday, June 12th, 2026- AM

Rain Date: Monday, June 15th- AM

June 15th at Keystone at 6:00pm

Tuesday, June 16th- AM

June 17th, 2026

We invite our Keystone families to help us celebrate the incredible educators and staff members who make a difference every day! Please take a moment to recognize a staff member who has positively impacted your child or family.

Tiger Staff Shout-Out Form

Section 4.4 of Chapter 4 of the State Board of Education regulations provides for the right of any parents or guardians to excuse their child from the state assessment if, upon inspection of the testing materials, they find the assessment to be in conflict with their religious beliefs. Please note that this is the only basis for a parent or guardian to excuse his or her child from the statewide assessments.

Parents/guardians requesting that their child be excused from the PSSA or Keystone Exam must adhere to the following procedural guidelines:

• Within two weeks of the date the child is to participate in the PSSA or Keystone exams, parents/guardians must contact the Mr. Wilicki (mark.wilicki@bristoltwpsd.org), to arrange an appointment to review the assessment(s) by completing this survey; PSSA Opt Out Survey

A Parent/Guardian may only request a secure assessment review if they believe that they may have an objection to content based upon their religious beliefs.

• The opt-out request is only in effect for religious reasons and not moral or ethical reasons. If opt-out is not for religious reasons, the test must be marked as parent refusal.

For PSSA/Keystone Exam "Opt Out" Procedures, click here.

April is the Month of the Military Child, a dedicated time to honor the resilience, sacrifices, and unique experiences of over 1.6 million military children. It highlights the challenges of frequent moves and parental separations while celebrating their strength.

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and support for the millions of people living with limb loss or difference, encouraging understanding, acceptance, and celebrating their strength and resilience.

Through a School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) grant, Keystone Elementary School has obtained tiger-themed plush electric animal scooters to be used as part of our student reward and incentive program. These scooters are intended to provide students with a fun and motivating way to celebrate positive behavior, responsibility, and academic achievement.

Students who earn this reward may have the opportunity to ride a plush electric animal scooter within designated, supervised areas of the school building under the direct supervision of school staff. Scooters will only be operated at low speeds within defined areas. Protective protocols are in place to minimize risk. Parent waiver will be required for participation.

If your child needs to be dismissed early, please send the request in writing at the start of the school day (by 9am) by emailing your child’s teacher and Keystone.attendance@bristoltwpsd.org.

For the safety of all students, parents/guardians/caregivers must present a valid photo ID when arriving to pick up a child.

Please note that early dismissals after 3:00 PM cannot be accommodated unless there is an extreme emergency. Last-minute changes during this time can create confusion during our dismissal procedures, and this guideline helps us ensure a safe and organized dismissal for all students.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe.

Please use the following email address for absence and early dismissal notes;

Keystone.attendance@bristoltwpsd.org . Always make sure to include your child's teacher as well, so they are aware of the absence or early dismissal.

Our spring fair will be a Buy One Get One Free event so get ready to stock up on all your favorites!

Fair Dates are April 9th thru the 17th so save the date! Students will shop during their scheduled library time.

A sign up genius will be posted in the future seeking volunteers with their district approved clearances.

E-wallets are now available for set up.

Through your donations, Share the Fair is a program that makes sure no child leaves our fair empty handed. You can find the link to donate on our homepage.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/keystoneelementaryschool6

As we push through the remainder of cold and flu season please remember to follow these guidelines of when to keep your student home from school.

1. Temperature of 100.4 or higher. The student should be fever free without the use of medication for 24 hrs before returning to school. If your child is sent home from school with a fever, they should not be returning to school the next day.
2. Repeated episodes of vomiting or diarrhea.
3. Red, itchy eyes with a crusty yellow/green discharge. The student should see a physician as this could indicate pink eye and the student would need to be on antibiotic treatment for 24 hrs prior to returning to school.
4. Sore throat with white patches present on the tonsils. This could indicate strep throat and needs to be treated by a physician. The student should be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning from school.

Code to Order Yearbook Online: 11702YB

Anyone who would like to help support the Keystone Paw Pantry, you can also donate by purchasing items off our Amazon Gift List. Items will be shipped directly to Keystone and added to our pantry.

MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and it helps schools give students the help they need to do their best. It’s a way to find kids who might be struggling and give them extra support early on. MTSS doesn’t just help with schoolwork—it also helps with behavior, social skills, and making sure students come to school regularly. All students are checked to see how they’re doing, and kids who need help get it through different levels of support. For example, if a student starts in a small group but still needs more help, they might work one-on-one with a teacher or in a smaller group. The goal is to make sure every child gets what they need to succeed.

MTSS Handbook - A guide for all educators, administrators and staff to help support students improve in academic, behavior, and attendance areas.

MTSS Brochure - A quick introduction to our approach to supporting all students learning needs.

MTSS Podcast -Explains how MTSS supports all learners

Bucks Human Services-The HUB

Food Pantries in Bucks County

Low Income Home Energy Assistance

To set up Here Comes the Bus, you will need your child(ren)'s six-digit student ID number. This number can be found on the Parent iCampus Portal. If you need help with your parent portal please send an email to icampus.portal@bristoltwpsd.org .

For any issues with the “Here Comes the Bus” app, please email HerecomesthebusBTSD@ridesta.com for assistance.

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!

In alignment with the District’s Wellness Policy, students may not bring outside food for classroom parties or celebrations. Shared snacks are not permitted in District schools. (Please see the attached Wellness Policy for full details.)

If you would like to send something in for your child’s birthday or another special occasion, we encourage non-food items such as stickers, pencils, small toys, or play dough.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Class Assignments & Transportation Information

• To view your child's teacher and bussing information please visit the Parent iCampus Portal at https://bristolpa.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bristol.jsp .

Need Help Accessing iCampus?
If you are experiencing issues accessing your parent account, please email icampus.portal@bristoltwpsd.org.

Sherree Emenhizer

KEYSTONE ELEMENTARY

Call: 267-739-0758

Sherree@KidTimeFitness.com

Mrs. Stacy Cooke
stacy.cooke@bristoltwpsd.org

Mrs. Ann Deal
anne.deal@bristoltwpsd.org

Ms. Angelanea Burgess

angelanea.burgess@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.

Deanna Johnson, RN

267-599-2473

deanna.johnson@bristoltwpsd.org

Carissa Dea

267-599-2496

carissa.dea@bristoltwpsd.org

Fax: 215-788-1516

Physical Form (K or 1st, 6th, & 11th grade)

Dental Form (K or 1st, 3rd, & 7th grade)

Medication Dispensing Form

Mr. Steve Pierce

Email: steve.pierce@bristoltwpsd.org

Phone: 267-599-2481

Bullying Policies & Procedures

Social Worker

Mrs. Jody Como
jody.como@bristoltwpsd.org

Counselors

Mrs. Tammy Surdo
tammy.surdo@bristoltwpsd.org

Mr. Brian Gianfrancesco
brian.gianfrancesco@bristoltwpsd.org

Location:

Bristol Township School District Transportation
5 Blue Lake Road
Levittown, PA. 19057

Hours of operation:
5:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Phone Number is 267-599-2390

Transportation Coordinator: Traci Williams, transportation@bristoltwpsd.org
Transportation Secretary: Christine King, christine.king@bristoltwpsd.org
STA Terminal Manager: Devon Padilla, dpadilla@ridesta.com
General Transportation Mailbox for Staff to Check: transportation@bristoltwpsd.org

Here Comes the Bus App Issues- herecomesthebusbtsd@ridesta.com

Principal: Mr. Mark Wilicki

Email: mark.wilicki@bristoltwpsd.org

Principal Secretary: Donna Meehan

Email: donna.meehan@bristoltwpsd.org

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Crystal Smith-Herman

Email: crystal.smith-herman@bristoltwpsd.org

Assistant Principal's Secretary: Ms.Heather Saeger

Email: heather.saeger@bristoltwpsd.org

Special Education Department

Special Education Facilitator- Mrs. Kathy Watkins

Email: kathleen.watkins@bristoltwpsd.org

School Psychologist- Mrs. Heather Goldman

Email: heather.goldman@bristoltwpsd.org

Address:

940 Tulip Ave.

Croydon, Pennsylvania 19021

School phone: 267-599-2470

School fax: 215-788-1041