What's Happening @ Key!
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013-
May 2013
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Don’t Miss Upcoming Events - Print Your Calendar!
Download a PDF of the May 2013 Calendar of School Events now!
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College Acceptances Are In!
The good news continued for Key’s seniors throughout the month of April and, with all of the acceptances “in,” they now must decide which colleges to attend!
This listing comprises acceptances received through April 30, 2013. Matriculations for the Class of 2013 will be published in next month’s bulletin. -
A Reminder about Adjusted End-of-Year Schedule
Friday, June 7 - School will still dismiss at 11:30 a.m., with no After School Program; Commencement for the Class of 2013 begins at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, June 10 - Last Day of School! School will be in session on Monday, June 10 for students in grades Pre-K through 11; the After School Program will be in session until 5:30 p.m. -
Key Senior Named Semifinalist for Peace First Prize
Fish Stark ’13 has been selected as a semifinalist in the Peace First Prize competition, which celebrates the contributions of student peacemakers.
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Educators from Across the Nation Visit Key
Key School was selected by AIMS librarians as one of three showcase schools for this year’s Association of Independent School Librarians (AISL) meeting, held in Baltimore last week. More than 130 independent school librarians from across the nation were on campus participating in workshops led by Key faculty and designed to highlight aspects of Key’s program.
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Judge Rules Key's Proposed Uses for Golf Course Property Acceptable
On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, a county judge ruled in favor of Key School, stating the School's intended uses for the golf course property are indeed consistent with those outlined in the neighborhood's land use covenants. We are very happy with this outcome and look forward to moving ahead with our plans for this exquisite property.
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Key welcomes Daniel Nguyen for 2013-2014
Selected from a highly competitive applicant pool of more than 1,600 students pursuing a year’s study in the US, Daniel will join Key’s eleventh grade next year. An excellent student with a stellar academic record, Daniel’s achievements and his gift for languages are complemented by his broad array of interests and talents that include playing the ukulele and guitar, drawing and digital design, and basketball and soccer.
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It’s 100% Wind Power for Key!
Did you know Key School uses wind power and has been since 2010? Perhaps more noteworthy, were you aware that the School made the switch from non-renewable energy sources to wind power as a result of a student-driven initiative?
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Thank you Annapolis Book Festival Sponsors and Volunteers!
Nearly 3,000 people flocked to Key to hear riveting author panels and enjoy a whole host of children’s activities, making the 2013 Annapolis Book Festival a smashing success!
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Help Key Students Finish the Year Strong!
As of April 30, the Key community has contributed $415,500 to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund. Thank you! With so much more for students to accomplish before the end of the school year including performances, competitions and field trips, we need everyone’s philanthropic participation to help them finish out this year strong. Visit www.keyschool.org/annualgift to make your gift today!
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Annual Fund Fun Fact
45% of current parents have already made a gift to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund. Thank you! Did you know that by the end of 2011-2012 school year, 58% of current parents made a gift to Annual Fund? Let’s beat this number!
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New on the Website
Photo Galleries:
Annapolis Book Festival
Senior Class visits Pre-School
Argonautika
3rd & 4th Grade Orff Performance
Middle School Orff Performance
Winter Sports
News Stories:
Teen of the Week: Kate Porterfield ‘14
Key Students Get Real-Life History Lesson
Clean Currents Blog highlights Key programs
C-SPAN Book TV Coverage of 2013 Annapolis Book Festival Panels -
Seven Weeks Until Summer at KEY!
Summer at KEY has many great camps and summer academic courses available. There are fun and exciting offerings for every age group: Mt. Jibbaroo Adventure camps, Soapbox Derby, sewing camps, Drivers’ Education, Circus Camp Stars, sports camps, a cappella camp, canoeing, Filmsters Academy, many LEGO camps, Traditional Day camps for 3 ½ year olds to those entering third grade, cooking camps, cheerleading, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Colonial Camp, and so much more…. There is something for everyone!
Check out the Summer at KEY webpages or call Jane Flanagan in the Camp Office to discuss your summer plans, 410.263.9231, ext. 1269. Summer at KEY begins on June 17. -
Help Spread the Word about Key’s Summer Teaching Institute
On Friday, June 14, Key School will offer Engaging Minds, Inspiring Ideas, a summer institute for regional educators. This year’s theme is Enhancing Student Learning: The art of strategic teaching – iPads, SMART Boards, and web resources.
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A MUSICAL EVENING: Upper School Chorus, Chamber Choir, Dance, and Key Strings Performance
Thursday, May 2
All-School Assembly, 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Evening Performance, 7:30 p.m.
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ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE FRIDAYS
Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 12
Every Friday, beginning May 3
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Open House Fridays for prospective parents interested in Key School begin Friday, May 3. Encourage your friends to visit us and learn about Key School’s distinctive programs. Because there are spaces available in some grades, it’s not too late to apply for the 2013-2014 school year! -
MAY FAIR 2013
Saturday, May 4
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Manse Field
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KEY! The Musical
A Student-Directed Evening of Broadway Songs
Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.
Activity Building
Free and appropriate for all ages
A group of more than twenty-five Upper School students have worked to bring you this exciting evening, comprising Broadway tunes from musicals dating from the 50s to today. With minimal set and costumes, this show will focus on the music and the students’ love of singing songs from their favorite Broadway musicals. Included in the show is a student-written script that makes real-life connections to the songs and depicts a year in the life of Key’s Upper Schoolers. -
Volunteers Needed to Help Prepare for Key’s Art Show
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10
Join other Key parents on any of the listed days to help mat and label artwork and set up for the event. If you can spare an hour or more to help, please contact Key parent Heidi Bay. -
LOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS' AND FAMILY FRIENDS' DAY
The Lower School is looking forward to having grandparents and family friends visit on the morning of Friday, May 10 from 8:15 to 11:00 a.m. It’s not too late to RSVP!
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ART SHOW 2013
A Celebration of Visual Thinking and Student Artwork
Friday, May 10
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Please join us for our annual tribute to the Visual Arts at Key. Evidence of the students’ critical and divergent thinking skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and remarkable talent will be on display. Each art student in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve will be represented with pieces of their original artwork. -
Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten End-of-Year Celebrations of Learning
Don’t miss these important year end celebrations!
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3rd ANNUAL MEN’S NIGHT
Thursday, May 16
6:30 p.m.
Come catch up with fellow Key dads at the 3rd Annual Men’s Night generously hosted by Christian Hoejbjerg-Jensen and Perry Yeatman as the school year winds down. Donation to attend is $100.00. Click here for more information. -
END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION FOR UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETES
Thursday, May 16
7:00 p.m.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER PRESENTS THE WILLOW PATTERN STORY
Friday, May 17
7:30 p.m.
Activity Building
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AN EVENING OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS
Thursday, May 23
Assembly Preview 2:15 p.m.
Evening Performance 7:30 p.m.
Activity Building
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FIRST AND SECOND GRADE ORFF SCHULWERK PERFORMANCE
Friday, May 24
8:30 a.m.
Activity Building
This spring, the first and second graders are exploring flight in their homerooms. To compliment this learning, the Orff performance this year is called "The Penguin Who Learned to Fly." In the story, the penguin explores all different ways that humans fly: airplanes, helicopters, hot air balloons, and more. But…will he ever fly? -
MEMORIAL DAY
No School
Monday, May 27 -
End-of-Year Bookstore Blowout
Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Everything will be discounted! Now is the time to stock up on Key gear. Once the sale is over, the Bookstore will be closed for the summer. Don’t forget we have great gifts for teachers and graduation gifts for the seniors. -
PA GENERAL MEETING AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Wednesday, May 29
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ford K. Brown Library
Please join the PA for a brief business meeting from 7:00-7:30 p.m. for the election of the 2013-2014 Parents’ Association Board and for budget approval, followed by a volunteer recognition celebration! Food and beverages will be provided. -
DOUGHNUTS FOR DADS AND MOMS!: TRENDS AND PRACTICES IN THE COLLEGE ADMISSION PROCESS
Friday, May 31
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Ford K. Brown Library
All parents are invited to join Head of School Marcella Yedid and Long Range Planning Committee co-chair Niels Holch for this month’s gathering during which Key’s College Advisor Paul Stoneham will discuss trends in college admissions. A forty-two-year Key School veteran, Mr. Stoneham will offer his expert perspective on the national college scene and his unique take on Key School. -
FACULTY AND STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Hosted by the Parents’ Association
Friday, May 31
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Activity Building
All members of Key’s faculty and staff are invited to the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Key School Parents’ Association. The PA provides a sumptuous fare, and classroom coverage so all members of Key’s faculty and staff can enjoy this Key School tradition.
Parent volunteers are needed for set-up, serving, classroom substitution, breakdown, and food preparation. If you would like to help out with this annual Parents’ Association luncheon, please contact your Grade Liaison. -
Upcoming Events in June