Spring Events Calendar Includes Art, Music, STEAM Events
Studio & Stage
Launched in 2016 at Dormont Elementary School, Studio & Stage is a family night of fine arts celebration that gives students and their families the opportunity to share and practice the skills and concepts that are fundamental to Keystone Oaks’ fine arts curriculum. Last year, workshops included origami, wind chimes, puppets, kites, percussion instrument making & performance, and a drum circle.
This year, Studio & Stage will be expanded to all three elementary schools. Registration for Keystone Oaks students and families opens on March 3, 2017 at www. studioandstage. org.
Leading up the events, the elementary art and music teachers are seeking donations of the following items:
• Old sneakers, any size • Mismatched silverware
• Plastic grocery bags • Old keys
• Costume jewelry • Mismatched mittens
• Old neckties
• Decks of cards
• Miniature toy cars • Plastic produce containers
• Yarn
Items can be dropped off at the main office of each elementary school during normal office hours.
In addition to donations, volunteers are also needed to help coordinate and oversee the various activities. Middle and high school students, parents / guardians and members of the community( with required clearances) are welcome to volunteer. Please visit www. studioandstage. org for more information and to sign up to volunteer. eystone Oaks
SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Middle School STREAM Night
Keystone Oaks Middle School will host its second annual STREAM Night, an evening that will showcase the integration of science, technology, reading, engineering, art and mathematics across the curriculum, while giving parents, students and members of the community the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in these disciplines. STREAM Night will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 between 6 p. m. and 8 p. m. and will coincide with the Middle School Art Show and Book Fair. The event is open to the community and anyone who is interested is encouraged to attend.
Additionally, a number of local organizations, corporations and universities will be in attendance to give presentations and provide activities related to STREAM. Participants in last year’ s event included Alcosan, Bayer, Phipps Conservatory, University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering, Robert Morris University, Society of Women Engineers and Land Art Generator Initiative.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming spring events
Please check the calendar on the district’ s website, www. kosd. org, for up-to-date event details.
Keystone Oaks High School Spring Musical,“ Footloose” March 30, March 31 and April 1, 2017
Keystone Oaks Middle School STREAM Night Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Keystone Oaks Middle School Open House Monday, May 8, 2017
Myrtle Elementary Studio & Stage Night Wednesday, May 10, 2017
High School Band / Chorus Concert & Spring Art Show Thursday, May 11, 2017
Dormont Elementary Studio & Stage Night Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Middle School Band / Chorus Concert & Spring Art Show Thursday, May 18, 2017
Aiken Elementary Studio & Stage Night Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Dormont Elementary Spring Musical Thursday, May 25 & Friday, May 26, 2017
Commencement for the Class of 2017 Thursday, June 8, 2017( tentative)
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