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Kansas Children - Kansas' Future

Online survey from KS Dept. of Education is open for comments, click here. Survey is for those who were unable to attend a KSDE state-wide Community Conversation. The outcomes of these conversations will impact all schools in Kansas.
For more information, visit the Kansas State Department of Education website at www.ksde.org

Keystone Regional Science Fair - Feb. 28

For the third year, Keystone hosts the Regional Science Fair.
For complete information, click here.
Be sure to attend and support your local participants!
Click here to register a project.

Microsoft Academy Program

Keystone Learning Services and Program Administrator Paul Crawford are pleased to announce their partnership with the KSDE to administer the Microsoft Academy Program in this area. Microsoft Academy bridges gap between the world of education and the world of work. It will boost Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education statewide and the employability and global competitiveness of our students and future workforce.
Proposed project activities include:
1. Promote and market the Microsoft Academy Project in Kansas High Schools.
2. Provide Technical Assistance where applicable to schools focused on improving students' knowledge and skills in business and information technology through the Microsoft Academy.
3. Microsoft Academy testing sites (high schools) will be identified throughout the state where the certification exams will be administered. Each testing site will receive free-of-charge 50 copies of Microsoft 2010 or 2013 (whichever fits with the school's current IT platform).
4. JourneyEd , a company specializing in software program implementation will provide Microsoft Academy program training for Kansas educators. Continuing throughout the winter/spring months, the training will also focus on community outreach (e.g.students, parents, teachers, etc.), making them aware of the opportunity to gain Microsoft training and certifications at no charge.
Keystone will be setting up informational meetings soon.
Contact Paul Crawford for complete information: pcrawford@keystonelearning.org and phone# 785-876-2144 Ext# 215.

Download Complete List of Infinitec Webinars
Can't make the webinar date? Sign up and webinar is still available for 2 weeks.

Keystone Teacher Professional Development

Karen Willits presents a series of workshops at Keystone in Reading, Writing and Math. Download brochure for complete information. Register with Alicia Kheir by January 19th.
TRAINING DATES:
Inference Strategy and Word ID – January 28th (all day)
Fundamentals in the Sentence Writing Strategy – February 18th (all day)
Proficiency in the Sentence Writing Strategy – March 23rd (all day)
Strategic Math Series – March 27th (all day)

ENERGIZE! Free Exercise Classes at Keystone

Keystone gets in shape with a free fitness opportunity!
Classes will meet all fitness levels and will be a combination of Cardio-bootcamp, yoga/pilates and positive encouragement.
Wednesdays, 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Classes are led by Denise Selbee-Koch, Keystone Social Worker and head of the Dirty Girls Adventure Club.

JDLA - Box Tops for Education Program

John Dewey Learning Academy participates in the Box Tops for Education program.
Please save Box Tops off items you purchase and send to Lu Newman at JDLA Office.
JDLA receives $0.10 for each Box Top!
See a complete listing of products at: http://www.boxtops4education.com

Keystone Weather Closing Information

The Ozawkie Keystone Office follows the Oskaloosa School District schedule when closed due to inclement weather.

District Closing Notification

Teacher Handbook - Licensed staff are not required to work when their assigned districts are closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Licensed staff will follow his/her assigned district’s policy for making up lost days/time; however, Keystone licensed staff must work the minimum number of days/time to fulfill state special education requirements for full categorical aid reimbursement.

Paraeducator Handbook - Paraeducators do not work when their assigned districts are closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Paraeducators will not be paid for these days. If earned Personal Days have not been used for the school year, these may be taken during inclement weather or other school emergency closures. Sick leave cannot be used for these days.