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# Francis Scott Key School

The School District of Philadelphia

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- [Girls on the Run 2026!](https://key.philasd.org/2026/06/01/girls-on-the-run-2026/) - It was an absolutely beautiful day Sunday morning for a 5K run at the Navy Yard for the "Girls on the Run "club. For the last several years, Key school has participated in our local Girls on the Run Philadelphia chapter. Many teachers and parents joined and either ran with the girls as buddies or
- [The Philadelphia Tribune highlights Key School!](https://key.philasd.org/2026/02/06/the-philadelphia-tribune-highlights-key-school/) - The Philadelphia Tribune, a local print newspaper, features public schools in their "School of the Week" series. They most recently featured our school! The article show many pictures which you can see below. It also has wonderful comments from Principal Cheung and Community Partnerships Coordinator Gabby Cepeda. Please read the article by clicking this link!
- [Winter Concert in 2026](https://key.philasd.org/2026/01/16/winter-concert-in-2026/) - For the first time we had our annual winter concert in January instead of December. Mr. Stewart, our band director, led the students in "Good King Wenceslas," "Auld Lang Syne," and "Jingle Bells." Mr. Good, our instrumental teacher, led the 4th and 5th graders with "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and "Jingle Bells." Finally, Mr. Ednie,
- [A mid-year performance](https://key.philasd.org/2025/12/16/a-mid-year-performance/) - Our 4th graders with Ballet X performed for their parents, guests, and last year's 4th grade glass in their mid-year performance today. It was a wonderful event. The 4th grade performed numbers they will perform again in April for their final performance of the year! Ballet X helps our students gain confidence, exercise, and pride
- [A mosaic reveal](https://key.philasd.org/2025/09/16/a-mosaic-reveal/) - A beautiful new mosaic co-created by our students and the wonderful artists at Fleisher Arts Memorial was celebrated today in front of the school. The mosaic is very hard to miss. It is a pair of wings that make a great setting for picture taking. Each feather of the wings displays the messages students and
- [October fun all month long!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/10/31/october-fun-all-month-long/) - October was a great month at Key! We had a our first "Philly Sports Dress Down Day" and Community Potluck celebration. Classes went on trips like to the Philadelphia Zoo or walks around the neighborhood. We celebrated the Hispanic tradition of "Dia de los Muertos," and we had fun with pumpkins! Thank you to all
- [First "Saturdays at Key"!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/10/04/first-saturdays-at-key/) - We were so happy to begin the first "Saturdays at Key" today! Students and families took advantage of the day to read, do homework, and even work on some origami! There will be one Saturday at Key open for our community one time a month. Make sure to refer to the student calendar to mark
- [The first few weeks of school!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/09/03/the-first-few-weeks-of-school/) - Classes are well underway here at Key school and there were so many fun and exciting activities and events that happened school-wide. Many classes had "getting-to-know" you activities, while others did some fun community building work. Other classes got straight to learning classroom routines and even getting started on our new science curriculum. Mr. Thomas,
- [So many resources, so little time](https://key.philasd.org/2025/08/28/so-many-resources-so-little-time/) - We had our Back to School Night and we were so grateful to all of our partnerships and community organizations who showed up to offer their support. Among these were: Beyond Literacy Sunrise of Philadelphia Fleisher Art Memorial Eat Right Philly Nutrition Program Office of Family and Community Engagement Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler's Office Education in
- [The Girls (were) On the Run!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/06/04/the-girls-were-on-the-run/) - It was a beautiful day for a 5K (3 mile) run! Several of our 4th, 5th, and veteran 6th grade girls trained and participated in this year's annual "Girls on the Run" 5K run. They were joined by family supporters, teacher running buddies, and their coaches. We were also lucky to have Dr. Watlington, our
- [Penn Relay fun!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/04/28/penn-relay-fun/) - Our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders trained and participated hard for the Penn Relays this year as they do every year. During practice they sprinted, relay raced with the baton, and made sure everyone was hyped and ready for the competition at the University of Pennsylvania. Our team placed well this year. Our 4th grade
- [A new beautiful garden](https://key.philasd.org/2025/05/12/a-new-beautiful-garden/) - It was a beautful spring day to work outdoors and in a garden. Many people showed up to help including families, students, and teachers. There were many steps in the process! The old flower/plant beds needed to be removed. New metal ones were put together. Gravel was used for the base to help with drainage,
- [Need in Deed at Key](https://key.philasd.org/2025/05/23/need-in-deed-at-key/) - Ms. Yau's 5th grade and Ms. Jeong's 2nd grade class presented their service learning at this year's Need in Deed Shout Out event! Fifth grade did a wonderful job explaining their anti-bullying project to teachers and students from other district schools. Second grade explained what they discovered about gentrification. Ms. Yau's class completed their book
- [Coding with UPenn](https://key.philasd.org/2025/04/23/coding-with-upenn/) - Our Coding Club with the wonderful engineering students of the University of Pennsylvania ended. The 6th grade students truly enjoyed meeting and learning about new aspects of coding using Scratch. By the end of the club, the students were able to make very creative games that they shared with each other. Everyone in the club
- [What do you want to be when you grow up?](https://key.philasd.org/2025/05/15/what-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up/) - A huge thank you to all of volunteers for Career Day! Students met with Scientists, Engineers, Firefighters, Musicians and Medical Professionals reflecting on what skills they have that can contribute to a brighter future.
- [Happy New Year (again)!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/04/09/happy-new-year-again/) - Once again, our wonderful bilingual counselors Ms. Esther and Ms. Choing coordinated a celebration of Khmer, Burmese, Laotian, and Nepali new year. Many of our families contributed their time and most especially delicious food. Fried rice, egg curry, samosa, fried noodles, pad thai, and so much more was enjoyed by our students and their families
- [Arbor Day Celebration with Key!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/04/25/arbor-day-celebration-with-key/) - Key joined the Philly Parks and Recreation for this year's Arbor Day Celebration. It took place on Friday April 25th at Mifflin Square from 10AM-12PM. The event was in partnership with our friends at SEAMAAC and the Friends of the Park group. The event featured the official city proclamation, marking Philadelphia’s 49th consecutive designation as
- [Black History Month at Key](https://key.philasd.org/2025/02/28/black-history-month-at-key/) - We had a range of activities this year for Black Histoy Month! From door decorating to guest speakers and readers, there was so much happening at Key school as we recognized and honored the contributions African-American culture has had on all of our lives.
- [Time to clean up!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/04/05/time-to-clean-up/) - It was that time of year again where our Key community rolled our sleeves up and got to work spring cleaning both inside and outside. Thank you to all of our parents and families who volunteered their time. The day may have been rainy, but once all the cleaning was done, it felt like a
- [Pi Day ends with a realy pie in the face!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/03/14/pi-day-ends-with-a-realy-pie-in-the-face/) - Pi Day this year was filled with fun math games and competitions. The best part was watching Dr. Dinon get a pie inth eface by the winners! Hope that was a delicious pie, Dr. Dinon!
- [Surprised with so many gifts](https://key.philasd.org/2024/12/20/surprised-with-so-many-gifts/) - This season Key students were very surprised to receive many thoughful gifts from area businesses and organizations. Everyone had a great time unwrapping presents and sharing new fun toys with each other!
- [Our "Stars of Honor"](https://key.philasd.org/2024/09/26/our-stars-of-honor/) - Temple University's "Stars of Honor" program recognizes students who are nominated by their teachers. These are students who have demonstrated honor in various capacities. Each studentget s great certificate, but above all, they had great fun on a beautiful day at Lincoln Financial Field. Way to go , honorees!
- [Science Club begins journey to Science Fair!](https://key.philasd.org/2025/03/14/science-club-begins-journey-to-science-fair/) - We kicked off Key's science club with a student-generated idea and everyone wanted to build a volcano so we spent the first weeks doing that. Other images are related to chemical reactions like a "snowstorm in a jar" and "how to blow up a balloon". Students also learned about surface tension with "how many drops
- [Photography Club at FDR Park](https://key.philasd.org/2025/03/14/photography-club-at-fdr/) - All year our Photography Club students have been taking pictures at different events around school. Recently they practiced their photo-taking skills at nearby FDR Park! They took pictures of nature and close-ups. They even had time for a little fun on the brand new swings built in the park and to celebrate a peer's birthday
- [Saturday is Library Day at Key](https://key.philasd.org/2024/10/21/saturday-is-library-day-at-key/) - Saturdays at the Key library have begun. Once a mo0nth we will be hosting families to come join us in our library. You can do more than just pick a book to read. You can . . . Play reading or math games Use free WiFi Print and make copies Catch up on homework Play
- [Hispanic Heritage Month - Wear you're pride!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/10/14/hispanic-heritage-month-wear-youre-pride/) - We recognized Hispanic Heritage with reflections of our cultures and pride in our favorite soccer teams! Take a look at some of the great looks you could have seen around our school!
- [Another wonderful Back to School Night!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/09/13/another-wonderful-back-to-school-night/) - Back to School Night started in our beautiful yard where families had fun playing games, soccer, or just sitting around and talking. We had many tables and vendors who visited our school. Thank you to all of our supporters. Families were welcomed into our school and the classrooms of their teachers to get to know
- [It's a new school year!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/08/26/its-a-new-school-year/) - Our school started the 2024-2025 school year right. New familes were welcomed and everyone seemed happy to be back in the school yard! We were visited by many people including Dr. Watlington, our superintendent, State Representative Elizabeth Feidler, and Council Member Mark Squilla!
- [Move Up! We'll miss our 6th graders. K - see you next year!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/07/23/move-up-well-miss-our-6th-graders-k-see-you-next-year/) - This is the time of year when we award our perfect attendance students, say farewell to our rising 6th graders, and congratulations to Kindergarten!
- [New photography club ends for the year](https://key.philasd.org/2024/06/03/new-photography-club-ends-for-the-year/) - This spring Key was fortunate to be part of "Photography Without Borders," which has been teaching youth how to tell their powerful, personal stories using traditional and digital photographic techniques since 2009. They started working with schools and students in north Philadelphia, but this year they included us here at Key in South Philadelphia. Our
- [Yay! Spirit Day!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/06/06/yay-spirit-day/) - Spirit Day came right on time this year! We celebrated the end of the school year by playing games outside, eating pretzels, watermelon, and ice cream, getting our faces painted. Some students even got tattoos (don't worry, they were only temporary)!
- [Girls (and friends) are on the run!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/06/02/girls-and-friends-are-on-the-run/) - Some girls (and their friends and coaches and families and supporters) were on the run at the Navy Yard. Girls on the Run is a great program that helps motivate and inspire students not just to run a 5K, but to aspire to other areas in life. Everyone had a great time this year. A
- [Social justice with "Need in Deed"](https://key.philasd.org/2024/05/27/social-justice-with-need-in-deed/) - Some of our 4th and 5th grade students presented their "Need in Deed" projects at a special event called the "Need in Deed Shout Out." Students who participate in Need in Deed choose a social issue to study and spend the year doing service-learning projects. 5th grade students who work with Ms. Darken presented on
- [It's "Career Day" at Key!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/05/20/its-career-day-at-key/) - What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor, a business owner, a caretaker, a teacher? Students had the chance to learn from many great visitors who talked about their jobs. We heard from scientists, lawyers, law enforcement, and many more. It was a very educational day. Thank you to all who
- [Can you spell S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E?](https://key.philasd.org/2024/05/08/can-you-spell-s-c-r-a-b-b-l-e/) - The Key School Scrabble Club traveled to our first Scrabble tournament at St. Joseph's University. Our students played against 6 other schools and gained valuable competitive experience. They also had fun with a variety of word games. They have been practicing after school with Ms. Darken. Great job, e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e!
- [Penn Relays - 2024!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/04/26/penn-relays-2024/) - Some of our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders participated in the Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania. These students raced a 300 yard shuttle run and ran 75 yards of a football field. We are so proud of them and how hard they have been working with our gym teacher, Ms. B!
- [Shoe Day with "Operation Warm"](https://key.philasd.org/2024/04/09/shoe-day-with-operation-warm/) - It was a great day today as "Operation Warm" visited our school to provide our students with free shoes! Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that manufactures brand-new, high-quality coats and shoes for children in need. The organization partners with compassionate individuals, community organizations, and corporations across North America to provide emotional warmth, confidence to
- [Solar Eclipse 2024](https://key.philasd.org/2024/04/08/solar-eclipse-2024/) - On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse moved across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. Key students and families saw the sky darken as if it were dawn or
- [Ballet X comes to Key!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/03/27/ballet-x-comes-to-key/) - This year, Key third grade joined the "Dream Team" of BalletX, an organiziation that provides a contemporary ballet experience. The performance was held at the Mandell Theatre. After many months of practice, our third graders looked like professional dancers. Great job third grade!
- [Key "Reads Across America"!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/03/27/key-reads-across-america/) - "Read Across America" week was celebrated at Key. There were many activities scheduled. Students were able to make their own bookmarks on Monday, wear clothes that represented their favorite sports team on Tuesday, read the same book on Wednesday, attend the Key "Book Cafe" on Thursda, and enjoy "Pajama Day" on Friday. Everyone who participated
- [Key Celebrates Black History!](https://key.philasd.org/2024/03/27/key-celebrates-black-history/) - Our school acknowledged and celebrated Black History Month with many activities. Some of these activities included Read-Alouds by guest readers, a musical program, speeches from students about significant historical events in Black history, and a door decorating contest.
- [Lunar New Year Celebrated at Key](https://key.philasd.org/2024/03/27/lunar-new-year-celebrated-at-key/) - We were so excited yet again to host the Philadelphia Suns at Key school for a performance of the Lion Dance. The Lion Dance is said to bring good fortune and good luck. Whether it does or not, everyone had a great time!
- [Dedication of our new play space!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/11/27/dedication-of-our-new-play-space/) - We celebrated the dedication of our new outside play space earlier this year. We thank PA House Representative Elizabeth Fiedler for her generous contribution and fundraising. We now have fun play swings and green turf to play soccer.
- [Key Lego Robotics Team advances to Regionals](https://key.philasd.org/2024/01/19/key-lego-robotics-team-advances-to-regionals/) - For the first time the "FSK Lego Stars" robotics team advanced to regional competitions, which will be held in Januray. The team also won an award for best robot design. Go team!
- [Saturday Library Days at Key](https://key.philasd.org/2024/01/19/saturday-library-days-at-key/) - One Saturday a month our beautiful new library is open to our families to come and read a book, play a game, or catch up on homework. Some of our teachers are here to help. Join us if you can!
- [All-City Choir](https://key.philasd.org/2024/01/19/all-city-choir/) - Our wonderful choir lead by Music Teacher Ms. Camacho once again participated in this year's All-City Choir. The music was wonderful and everyone had a great time!
- [Fertile Ground](https://key.philasd.org/2023/11/27/fertile-ground/) - This school year, the theme for our school is "Fertile Ground: Harvesting Community Culture, Genius, and Joy so All Students Thrive." We believe strongly that all of our students possess a form of genius. It is our job as teachers to find it, recognize it, and honor it! The pictures below show our students engaging
- [Great start to a great year!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/11/27/great-start-to-a-great-year/) - We are so grateful to all of our students, families, and community partners who make our school a true community school. We were fortunate again to have Groceries for Philly come to our school and offer our families free food. This wonderful organization comes to our school periodically to support us and our hungry tummies!
- [Look at our new look!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/look-at-our-new-look/) - Over the summer, our yard has received a new make-over. We now have green turf, some swings to play in, benches to sit in, and of course, our trees are growing.
- [Congratulations Class of 2023!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/congratulations-class-of-2023/) - It has been a busy week for our graduating 6th graders! They were celebrated and cheered along the halls of the school. Then they had a delicious luncheon in the library. Finally, it was Move-Up day for them where friends and family came to congratulate them on their great success! We'll miss you.
- [Spirit Day!!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/spirit-day/) - Everyone had so much fun at Spirit Day this year. There were many games to play like Ring Toss, Relay Races, a Photo Booth, a dance area, and much more.
- [RockReach certificate day!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/rockreach-certificate-day/) - Shout out to our 1st graders for earning their RockReach Dance certificates! They did a terrific job at their final performance and graduated 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Since 2000 when it was created, RockReach strives to inspire innovation through creative movement. The program also seeks to improve academic achievement by engaging students in artistic expression. A special Thank
- [Presentation time for Need in Deed!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/presentation-time-for-need-in-deed/) - Congratualtions to all the presenters at this year's "Shout Out." 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Key students and staff showed out and showed up 💯! They did an awesome job at the Arch Street Meeting House where they met other "Need in Deed" presenters. Their presentations were highlightd during morning announcements when they can shared their projects with the
- [Great fun at Penn Relays](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/great-fun-at-penn-relays/) - Two groups of students attended the Penn Relays this year. The 4th grade team placed second in their heat, and the 6th grade team won theirs! The Penn Relays is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, hosted annually since April 21, 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin
- [Opera trip to Center City](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/opera-trip-to-center-city/) - Once again our 4th graders had a terrific time enjoying opera. This year's opera performance was "La Boheme," a love story, in reverse. Flashbacks tell the story that result in a tragic end of the story between Mimì and Rodolfo. This popular opera reminds us that while nothing lasts forever, we are lucky to love
- [Happy New Year!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/08/08/happy-new-year/) - Nepali New Year marks the first day of Bikram Sambat, the official calendar of Nepal, and is always a national holiday within the country. Cambodian New Year, also known as Choul Chnam Thmey and Moha Sangkranta, or just Sangkranta, is the traditional celebration of the solar new year in Cambodia. Thingyan is the Myanmar New
- [Library re-design opening](https://key.philasd.org/2023/03/20/library-re-design-opening/) - After a long wait, our library has a new look! New shelves, flooring, seats, tables, and books have given our library a modern look. Thank you to our funders who have helped make this possible.
- [MLK Day of Service at Key](https://key.philasd.org/2023/02/03/mlk-day-of-service-at-key/) - This year we were very lucky to have volunteers come to our school on Martin Luther King Day to help spruce up the building. Ms. Kim helped lead the volunteers from her church to clean floors, walls, and even paint artistic designs and inspirational sayings. Our art teacher, Ms. Patel was also instrumental in creating
- [Winter Concert continues on](https://key.philasd.org/2023/02/03/winter-concert-continues-on/) - When school was cancelled the day before winter break this year, it was also the day our 2023 "Winter Concert" was supposed to take place! That did not stop the performance, however. As soon as we returned from our break, the choir and all the musicians got another chance to perform what they had worked
- [Opera Season in 4th grade!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/02/03/opera-season-in-4th-grade/) - The "Residency Program" that encourages self discovery for 4th graders comes once again to our school! In collaboration with teaching artists students explore opera and use social emotional learning practices to create a student-created opera! This 10-week program is offered through a partnership with Opera Philadelphia.
- [Domino Club “Capicú”](https://key.philasd.org/2023/02/03/domino-club-capicu/) - Our wonderful bilingual counselor, Mr. O, has started his morning Domino Club “Capicú” (Pronounced Kop’eekoo). Let the games begin! You can find the team practicing early in the morning in Room 6 as they prepare for competitions this upcoming Spring of 2023! They were even able to acquire great new domino tables for their practice
- [Key Lego team wins "Engineering Excellence Award"](https://key.philasd.org/2023/02/03/key-lego-team-wins-engineering-excellence-award/) - This was an exciting year for Lego League! The judges awarded our team the "Engineering Excellence Award!" The judges were impressed with the way the team integrated 3 different robot engineering ideas from different sets of team members to come up with one very functional design. The team worked very hard this year. They met
- [Girls on the Run](https://key.philasd.org/2023/02/02/girls-on-the-run-2/) - The Girls on the Run 5K race again was attended by several of our 5th and 6th grade girls. It was a cool, but beautiful day for a run. The girls practiced for many weeks to be ready for the day. Girls on the Run is a national organization that aspires to help girls build
- [The trees have arrived!](https://key.philasd.org/2023/02/02/6057/) - In August families came together to help community members and the Philadelphia Horticultural Society’s Tree Program get a space ready to plant trees. The trees finally arrived! Six new Maple and Cherry Blossom trees were planted. Many people showed up to help including teachers, parents, staff, and members of the horticultural society. Even the local
- [Back To School Night!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/10/11/back-to-school-night/) - Key school started Back to School Night outside in the yard. Representative Fiedler of the Pennsylvania House spoke to our families about the new school yard. Friends from SEAMAAC and the Food Trust were also present. Parents had a chance to visit with their teachers inside the school. It was a great Back to School
- [We're getting the school yard ready!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/08/23/were-getting-the-school-yard-ready/) - This Saturday families came together to help community members and the Philadelphia Horticultural Society's Tree Program get a space ready to plant trees. Everyone was busy filling in the area near the black fence with a layer of dirt and mulch. The trees will be planted in November.
- [Good Bye and Good Luck 6th Grade! We'll Miss You!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/27/good-bye-and-good-luck-6th-grade-well-miss-you/) - Our 6th grade "Class of 2022" had their "Move-Up" celebrations in June. It was the first time our departing 6th grade were able to. celebrate their transition out of Key School in person since lock down due to the pandemic. The celebrations started with a fabulous class trip to the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge. This
- [Kindergaren Moves Up - Congratulations!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/27/kindergaren-moves-up-congratulations/) - Our Kindergarten "Class of 2022" celebrated their "Move-Up" Day in front of the school with parents, family members, and community in attendance. It was a very hot day, but that did not stop everyone from celebrating our rising new 1st graders. Just 5 more years, Kindergarten, until you become the 6th grade "Class of 2028"!
- [Spirit Day is back in the Key School yard!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/25/spirit-day-is-back-in-the-key-school-yard/) - Everyone had the best time during Spirit Day. From face painting to bowling and relay races, there was enough fun for all to have. There was plenty to eat, too. An ice cream truck served up ice cream for anyone who wanted one. There were chips and pretzels, too. Best of all, it was great
- ["BarrioEdProject" comes to 6th grade!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/25/barrioedproject-comes-to-6th-grade/) - This spring, many of our 6th grade students particpated in the "BarrioEdProject" with Dr. Edwin Mayorga and his students from Swarthmore College. The pupropse of the project was to help our students learn new research and leadership skills through a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) framework. This was the first year the project started at
- ["Free the Funds" Rally](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/25/free-the-funds-rally/) - It was still a little chilly early May, but that did not keep many politicians, family members, Key staff and students from rallying outside of the school with state senator Vincent Hughes and representative Feidler. They co-hosted an event to support more funding for our schools. You can read more about why the event was
- [Girls on the Run](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/10/girls-on-the-run/) - Some of our 5th and 6th grade girls along with their teachers, moms, and Principal Cheung participated in the winter 5K for "Girls on the Run" at the Navy yard. It was not only a lot of fun, but the wibter day was crisp and beautiful. Way to go, girls on the run!
- [Holiday season brings many activities to Key!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/10/holiday-season-brings-many-activities-to-key/) - Once again, the holidays are upon us, and as usual, Key staff, families, and students were at their best. From door decorating contests, to making gingerbread houses, everyone seemed to show thier excitement about being back together in the building during this festive season. The holiday concert, produced by music teacher Ms. Kim took place
- [Key Lego Team Recognized!](https://key.philasd.org/2022/06/10/key-lego-team-recognized/) - This school season's First Lego League "FSK Lego Stars" was recognized with the "Rising All-Star Award." The judges were inspired by our students' ability to communicate their ideas and their new learnings. This year, the team worked on "Cargo Connect," where students learned about transportation and explored how cargo is transported, sorted, and delivered to
- [Mexican food fall fundraiser](https://key.philasd.org/2021/11/24/mexican-food-fall-fundraiser/) - Hundreds of families and neighbors showed up for a fundraiser organized by our Bilingual Counseling Assistant, Mr. Luis Oquendo and several families. They prepared food like tacos, enchiladas, elotes, flautas, churros, and burritos to sell to help raise money for our school and parent fund. It was a very festive evening and everyone had a
- [New mural dedication](https://key.philasd.org/2021/11/24/new-mural-dedication/) - A beautiful new mural can now been seen directly across from our school. The mural took several months to complete. It was a joint partnership between SEEMAC and the Mural Arts Program. Some images of our student's own art work made it into the mural. Key students and family members stayed after school to watch
- [We are back!!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/09/03/we-are-back/) - The first day of school was very exciting for all! We met in the school yard just like we used to do before remote learning. Inside the building, masks were on to make sure everyone was safe! We were a little confused sometimes with schedules, but we made it work. Our new school times are
- [Book Bag Give-Away!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/09/03/book-bag-give-away/) - We were so thrilled to give away book-bags, school supplies, and other items to our families to get ready for school! Thank you to all of our partners for their help and contributions! It is going to be a great school year!
- [Key summer school has begun!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/07/19/key-summer-school-has-begun/) - This week, students at Key School have started summer school. Students will be brushing up on their reading and number schools so that they are ready for the new school year. Everyone, including the teachers were very excited to be back in the building learning new things. Principal Cheung was on hand to welecome everyone!
- [What a way to end 6th grade!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/06/11/what-a-way-to-end-6th-grade/) - Move-Up Day for the 6th grade was extra special this year. After a year of learning remotely, then learning in hybrid, students could finally SEE each other on their very last day! It was bittersweet! But we are so proud of our 6th graders and wish them all the best in their new schools, wherever
- [Kindergarten Moves Up!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/06/11/kindergarten-moves-up/) - We are so proud of our Kindergarteners who started their first year in school during a pandemic year!! Wow! You have learned more than you know! Don't forget that even though you were at home learning through Zoom, you have begun your career as a student with more digital knowledge than most students had in
- [Día de Los Niños](https://key.philasd.org/2021/05/03/dia-de-los-ninos/) - Key celebrated "Día de Los Ninos." Día is short for El Día de los niños, el día de los libros (Children’s Day, Book Day). Día is a special celebration in the US to honor children by enjoying wonderful and amazing books! The day combines Children’s Day with reading. There are so many incredible books in
- [A mural for Key and the neighborhood](https://key.philasd.org/2021/04/30/a-mural-for-key-and-the-neighborhood/) - Staff and students met with Ms. Shira Walinsky from Mural Arts of Philadelphia to learn more about the proposed mural that will be painted on the wall directly in front of our school! It was an exciting meeting to see Ms. Shira's idea for the mural. Her idea is to have a mural of the
- [Parents, teachers, and students learn together!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/04/19/3184/) - This April, parents, teachers, and students joined together for another successful round of Academic Parent Teacher Teams (APTT). Everyone had a wonderful time learning together. We know you will continue playing the games with your child to practice their math skills. If your child has not yet received their materials, please reach out to their
- [Ms. Nguyen is teacher of the month!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/03/30/ms-nguyen-is-teacher-of-the-month/) - Ms. Nguyen was awarded Teacher of the Month! She was surprised by a visit from Superintendent Dr. William Hite while she was teaching. All of her 1st grade students both in the classroom and those learning from home got to watch Ms. Nguyen be honored. Her class was also joined by teachers and other friends
- [Principal Cheung wins Lindback Award!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/03/20/principal-cheung-wins-lindback-award/) - Ms. Cheung has won the 2021 Distinguished Principal Leadership Award. This award is give each year to select principals across the city. Principals are nominated by their staff and the community. This is truly a great honor! After graduating from Temple with a degree in
- [Black Lives Matter at Key](https://key.philasd.org/2021/03/01/black-lives-matter-at-key/) - Our students have been participating in many different kinds of activities for Black Lives Matter. In particular, we have been taking part in Black Lives Matter Week of Action. You can find more information here in Spanish and in English. Your child's teacher will tell you more about what is happening in the classroom. You
- [Creating a virtual book about a virtual classroom](https://key.philasd.org/2020/12/03/creating-a-virtal-book-about-a-virtual-classroom/) - The 1st graders in Ms. Nguyen's class created a virtual book with Ms. Hawley about being in a virtual classroom. Students drew their own pictures about their favorite part of virtual school. They also wrote their stories for the pages in the book! Have fun reading the book!
- [Key winners in #VoteThatJawn](https://key.philasd.org/2021/02/09/key-winners-in-votethatjawn/) - Congrats to Danny and Shu for placing in the Vote That Jawn Art Competition! They created logos to inspire friends and family to vote in November. They picked up their prizes of art supplies last safely at school. Thank you to our art teacher Ms. Patel! She also won a Limited Edition Set of Cray-Pas.
- [4th graders talk opera and service learning!](https://key.philasd.org/2021/01/03/4th-graders-talk-opera-and-service-learning/) - Ivanna spoke for the class during our Opera Philadelphia Celebration: "Good Morning, my name is Ivanna. Room 24 has so much fun making our Flipgrids to express what we are passionate about. We talked about how we love opera, some of us sang, some of us acted, and some of us recited our poetry about
- [Valuable clinic information for your child's immunization!](https://key.philasd.org/2020/10/24/valuable-clinic-information-for-your-childs-immunization/) - Parents, please use this information to find out how you can get your child's vaccinations for school! You can find out more information on the School District of Philadelphia's webpage. You can get your child vacinated: Your child's doctor A school immunization clinic A CVS Pharmacy Philadelphia's City Helath Centers Please call
- [Kindergarten registration and Chromebook orientation!](https://key.philasd.org/2020/09/11/kindergarten-registration-and-chromebook-orientation/) - Kindergarten registration was a little different this year. For safety, we met families outside under tents provided to us by SEAMAC. Thank you! Our K teachers helped orient our newest students and members of our community to Chromebooks. Knowing how to log in and get onto Zoom was really important so that our youngest friends
- [Back to School!](https://key.philasd.org/2020/08/03/back-to-school/) - The first day of school starts September 2 for students. You can see a list of supplies your teacher hopes you will have ready before we begin remote learning! In addition to getting a message in Class Dojo, you can also find the list on this page of our website and on the student page.
- [Food sharing with families](https://key.philasd.org/2020/06/12/food-sharing-with-families/) - While we were quarantined, Principal Cheung, parents, and teachers coordinated and volunteered to help distribute food. Pastor Matt from Christ Church was able to help families with boxes of food so that everyone had plenty to eat! It was a great way to see students, their families, and our neighbors. It also helped staff get
- [Key staff distribute Chromebooks!](https://key.philasd.org/2020/04/30/key-staff-distribute-chromebooks/) - Staff and teachers volunteered to distrubute Chromebooks to the families of our students. The Chromebooks would be used by students to keep up with school work while schools were closed. All safety precautions were taken during the distribution. Key handed out just over 300 Chromebooks on the first two days of distribution.
- [PHS Junior Flower Show](https://key.philasd.org/2020/03/07/phs-junior-flower-show/) - This year the theme for the PHS 2020 Junior Flower Show was Horticulture Holiday inspired by the Mediterranean. The focus for the show was on horticulture. This year, students in grade Kindergarten through sixth grade submitted entries. We had over 180 entries this year! Projects includes terrariums, succulents, photography, botanical illustrations, and garbage gardening. The
- [Key students get new shoes!](https://key.philasd.org/2020/03/07/key-students-get-new-shoes/) - Since 2003 Samaritan's Feet, an organization that distributes shoes to children in cities across the United States, has given over 7 million shoes away.We were lucky to have them visit Key school! The day was filled with shoes and fun as all of our students receieved perfectly sized shoes. Thank you for your generosity!
- [New science and engineering books come to Key through Subaru!](https://key.philasd.org/2020/03/07/2193/) - "Subaru Loves Learning" is an initiative that joins the Suabaru car company and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Together, these two groups help to braoden students' understanding of science, engineering, and innovation. Key was selected as a school to reecive books for our school library. We were visited by author Elizabeth
- [First Lego League team gets started!](https://key.philasd.org/2019/10/11/first-lego-league-team-gets-started/) - We have started a First Lego League team here at Key! Mr. Stopper and Dr. Rivera are coaches and the team meets every Tuesday and Thursday. The team has come up with a name for themselves. They chose "FSK Lego Stars." This will be the team name for competitions. At the last meeting, teams made
- [Key Visits the Philadelphia Opera](https://key.philasd.org/2019/10/10/key-visits-the-philadelphia-opera/) - The school year is off to an exciting start with Key school's partnership with the Philadelphia Opera. This year, 4th graders are involved in the "Residency Program" where students work with Opera Philadelphia Teaching Artists. After 10 weeks students create and perform their own opera! Our 5th graders are in involved in the "Dress Rehearsal
- [Time to think about school again!](https://key.philasd.org/2019/08/29/time-to-think-about-school-again/) - Summer is almost over. School is starting again. Here is a helpful checklist to help you get started: Don't forget to remember important dates. Our school calendar is posted each month under "Important Dates." "Back-to-School Night" is September 26 from 5:30 - 7:30. Go to our "Students" page for your child's school supply list. You
- [First day back for Key teachers!](https://key.philasd.org/2019/08/26/first-day-back-for-key-teachers/) - Key teachers began their first day back today. New teachers were introduced, expectations were set for the year, and everyone thought of new ideas to make 2019-2020 the best school year ever. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in one week!
- [Welcome back!](https://key.philasd.org/2019/08/15/welcome-back/) - Please read the "Welcome Back Letter" from Principal Cheung.
- [Look out 2019! Here come the new 1st graders!](https://key.philasd.org/2019/06/04/look-out-2019-here-come-the-new-1st-graders/) - Kindergarten celebrated their Move Up ceremony last Friday. Family and friends gathered in the library to watch as Kindergarten prepared to enter 1st grade! There were plenty of balloons, awards, pictures, and food for this happy day. Congratulations to Ms. Shin, Ms. Watson, and Ms. Sylvester for preparing the Kindergarten class of 2019 for 1st
- [Shout out to Need in Deed recognition!](https://key.philasd.org/2019/06/04/shout-out-to-need-in-deed-recognition/) - Congratulations to Ms. Darken in room 20 and Mrs. Robinson in room 21 for their recognition for their work with their classes' Need in Deed projects. Their students researched and advocated for the important issues of immigration and homelessness. Need in Deed is an organization that connects the classroom with the community.
- [2019-2020 School supply list](https://key.philasd.org/2019/05/30/2019-2020-school-supply-list/) - Parents and guardians you can go to the student page to find the school supplies students will need for the 2019-2020 school year.
- [Spirit Day 2019!](https://key.philasd.org/2019/05/30/spirit-day-2019/) - Spirit Day was a great success this year! For a time it looked like rain might ruin the day but the sunshine came through. It was a great day. This year students could ride horses, pet reptiles and rabbits, get their faces painted, play hockey, dance, buy plants from our garden, and eat lots and
- [Farewell Mrs. Robinson](https://key.philasd.org/2019/05/30/farewell-mrs-robinson/) - Mrs. Robinson is retiring this year. She has been teaching at Key for 31 years. Although she is a third grade teacher now, she has taught second grade the most. Thank you for all of your years of service, Mrs. Robinson. We will miss you!
- [Room 16 Habitat Projects](https://key.philasd.org/2019/05/21/room-16-habitat-projects/) - Second graders in room 16 researched animal habitats for their science projects. After their research they displayed their knowledge with a diorama and a powerpoint on their chromebooks. Habitats ranging from deserts to arctic regions could be seen. Good work room16!
- [2019 Lindback Award Winner](https://key.philasd.org/2019/05/21/2019-lindback-award-winner/) - Ms. Lorenea Meskill has been awarded a 2019 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. The Lindback Foundation honors outstanding teachers. Ms. Meskill teaches 5th grade math. Key school is very proud of Ms. Meskill. Congratulations!
- [Neubauer Fellow Principal Cheung](https://key.philasd.org/2019/05/21/neubauer-fellow-principal-cheung/) - Congratulations to Principal Cheung for her acceptance into the Neubauer Fellowship in Educational Leadership. This honor will give Ms. Cheung the opportunity to develop her leadership skills and bring new resources to our school. Way to go Ms. Cheung!

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