Christmas Break

The Kirbyville School District will be out of session December 21, 2009 through January 1, 2010. The administration, faculty and staff wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas Break. School will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Kindergarten students travel on the Polar Express

The KES kindergarten students enjoyed a special tradition, taking a ride on the Polar Express. Enjoy a glimpse of their journey to the North Pole.

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Parent's Guide to the MAP

The MAP tests are a measuring stick of what we are accomplishing academically as a district and a school and as individual grade levels, classrooms and students. For success on the MAP it takes not only knowledge and skills in the tested subject area at a proficient level, but also a positive attitude and an understanding of how the test works.

Practical Parenting Partnerships has published a guide for parents to build understanding of the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP.) It is linked here to feature the publication and then also linked in the sidebar for future reference.

http://www.pppctr.org/pages/uploaded_files/MAP%202008%20-%20FINAL%20%283%29.pdf

Information for Parents about the Flu from the CDC

Information for Parents about the Flu from the Centers for Disease Control has been added to the right navigation bar just under the links section. Find out how to prevent catching the flu, what to do if your child gets the flu and action steps for parents of children who are at high risk for complications from the flu.

2nd/3rd Grade Christmas Musical Info

Here is some information from Mr. Casebourn concerning costumes for the 2^nd/3^rd grade musical, “Jingle All the Way” which will be performed on Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school gym.

· Santa Claus: I will provide a Santa suit; hat and gloves. The student will need black shoes and socks.

· Mrs. Claus: I will provide a “Mrs. Claus” Santa-style hat and gloves. The student will need a dress that would be suitable. A shawl or cape might look nice if available.

· 3 Children on a journey to the North Pole to find Santa; Susie, Nellie, and Johnnie: Winter style clothing such as a stocking cap, gloves or mittens, sweater and boots. I would not have them wear a coat; that would be too constrictive to their moving around and be too warm while performing.

· Elves (14): I will provide elf hats with ears. The students can wear Christmas colors for shirts, sweatshirts, (maybe even a vest) with winter scarves, gloves or mittens, sweaters, boots etc…

· Reindeer (9): I will provide reindeer antlers. The students can wear a solid color t-shirt or sweatshirt. They could even write their “reindeer name” with a sharpie on the front of their shirt if possible…just an idea, not a requirement. Rudolph will need a red nose.

· Chorus: I would like all the chorus members to dress up in winter style stocking caps or other winter hats, scarves, sweaters or Christmas color shirts, gloves or mittens, maybe even boots if possible. I would not have them wear winter coats because they would be too warm and restrictive to their movements.

Let me know if your child will need help with acquiring any costume items.

Please contact me at school, 348-0444 or through email at john.casebourn@kirbyville.k12.mo.us if you have any questions or need assistance with costumes.

Kindergarten, First Grade and MS Band to perform

The students in kindergarten, first grade and in the KMS band will be performing a seasonal concert on Thursday, December 3 in the Middle School Gym beginning at
6:00 p.m. The schedule for the evening will be as follows:

6:00 p.m. – Kindergarten
6:45 p.m. – KMS Band
7:15 p.m. – First Grade

The kindergarten students will be performing at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school gym. In order to teach the students “concert etiquette”, I am asking them to wear nice clothes and make a special effort to look extra nice. These students need to be seated with their class in the cafeteria at 5:45 p.m. to get prepared for their performance. Please take your child’s coat, jacket or other items with you when you drop him/her off. For safety, the audience is asked to remain seated at the conclusion of the program. Students will be seated in the cafeteria following the program and will be dismissed by a teacher to a parent or other authorized adult.

The KMS band students will be performing at 6:45 p.m. in the middle school gym. I am asking them to also wear nice clothes and make a special effort to look nice. These students may meet in the KMS band room by 6:30 to get their instrument together and warm up and then wait for me to come and escort them to the gym.

The first grade students will be performing at 7:15 p.m. in the middle school gym. In order to teach the students “concert etiquette”, I am asking them to wear nice clothes and make a special effort to look extra nice. These students need to be seated with their class in the library at 7:00 p.m. to get prepared for their performance. Please take your child’s coat, jacket or other items with you when you drop him/her off. For safety, the audience is asked to remain seated at the conclusion of the program. Students will be seated in the cafeteria following the program and will be dismissed by a teacher to a parent or other authorized adult.

Please call John Casebourn at the middle school, 348-0444 or contact him by email: john.casebourn@kirbyville.k12.mo.us if you have any questions.

KES celebrates Veterans Day

Enjoy this Smilebox slideshow of our Veterans Day Celebration.

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Open House-Sunday, Nov. 15-2:00-4:00

You are invited: http://kirbyville.k12.mo.us/gaines/open%20house%20flyer.pdf

Kirbyville School District is hosting an Open House to celebrate the new early childhood wing and playground improvements. Please join us!

Information from Taney Co. Health Department

"The Taney County Health Department will host a H1N1 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Branson office located at 320 Rinehart Road from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Appointments are required and based on vaccine availability.The priority groups that will be targeted for this clinic are as follows:

Taney County residents
Children age 6 months to 18 years
Children with chronic health conditions (such as: asthma, heart, lung, diabetes, immune compromised)
Healthy children
Parents of children 6 months or younger

To schedule an appointment please call the Taney County Health Department, Branson office at (417) 334-4544 or Forsyth office at (417) 546-4725.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.taneycohealth.org."

Cheerleading Camp

The KMS cheerleaders recently sponsored a cheerleading camp for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. The group performed at the final home basketball game of the year.

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PTO Fall Carnival Coronation

The grand finale of the PTO Fall Carnival is the king and queen coronation. Enjoy some scenes from the magical evening!

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H1N1 Flu Shots Available in Taney County

The Taney County Health Department will be holding an H1N1 vaccine clinic day for children ages 2-18 next Thursday October 29, 2009. If you are interested in getting the H1N1 vaccination for your child you must make an appointment as soon as possible. You can reach the Forsyth location at 417-546-4725 or the Branson location at 417-334-4544. Your child must not be allergic to eggs and must not be sick on the day of the vaccination. There will be no charge for the vaccination at this time.

KES Fall Fun...

Students at the elementary school have enjoyed several fun fall activities over the past couple of weeks. First grade students went to visit McKenna's Pumpkin Patch just north of Branson and then had a fun, but chilly time at the park at the Branson Rec Plex.

The PTO sponsored a fall carnival that included lots of activity booths, games and a cakewalk. The carnival king and queen contest started with a rousing competition between classes. Points towards winning the honor are earned through donated cakes, pop and recipes, in addition to cold, hard cash (and checks). Money (bills and checks) will be accepted through Tuesday evening before the coronation between the boys' basketball games. No change will be counted that night.

The Western Taney County Fire Department made its annual visit to teach students about fire safety and allow them to explore the fire truck and take a turn squirting the fire hose.

Then, of course, is the everyday fun on our very own elementary playground. We are having some chilly mornings, so it is a good idea to send or wear a jacket everyday!

Enjoy this Smilebox with a collection of photos from all our recent events.

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KMS graphic arts class creates videos

The 7th graders in Ms. Gardner's graphic arts class created stop motion videos by taking many, many still photos and sequencing them to create a story. These videos are short, but entertaining and well worth watching once (and once again.)

Thanks for attending McTeachers Night!

McTeachers Night was a fun evening! Thanks for joining us!

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Busy week on tap for KES

The upcoming week will keep us busy as bees...

Tuesday, October 6 is our second KES Character T-shirt day! Everyone is encouraged to wear their new Kirbyville T-shirts to school on Tuesday to show school spirit for McTeacher Night!

Tuesday, October 6 is also McTeacher Night!!! Join us at McDonald's in downtown Branson for fun, family and food between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. and 20% of the sales will be donated back to the school. The class with the highest percentage of attendance will win a hamburger party. You'll be "lovin' it!"

Wednesday, October 7 is our first STAR time of the year! Stay Today and Read provides time for students to enjoy reading and reading related activities. Parents join us at 5:00 for family involvement activities. Stick around for refreshments and door prizes. (You must be present to win.)

On Thursday, October 8 KES welcomes Ronald McDonald to our school to put on the annual Ronald McDonald Show! The show is always fun and based on educational theme that teaches and entertains.

The PTO will meet at 4:00 in the KES cafeteria on October 8. Find out how you can help out with the annual carnival.

Who Rocks the House?

The 4th grade MAP All-Stars, that's who! KES honored the current 4th grade class for their awesome performance last spring on the 3rd grade MAP tests Friday morning. The 4th graders started their day at KES for a special breakfast in honor of them. In addition to the usual school breakfast choices, each student was presented with an elephant cookie that represented the figurative term "eating an elephant."

Then they entered the gym for morning assembly in a victorious fashion behind the third grade teachers who crashed through a "MAP All-Stars" banner to the tune of "All Star," which was their "MAP song."

The students sat facing the crowd of elementary students and their parents as Mrs. Gaines explained their accomplishments: 55.2% of students scoring proficient or advanced on communication arts and 65.5% of students scoring proficient or advanced in mathematics. She commented that this was the best any Kirbyville third grade class had ever done on the MAP! She asked the students what they thought contributed to their success. Many fourth grade hands went up to answer. One student diplomatically thanked the teachers for teaching them what they needed to know and all the other students in the school for supporting them and keeping the halls quiet so that they had a good testing environment. Another student said, "Everyday, I got up and told myself, 'I can,' and I did!"

One of the motivational themes last year was that MAP was like "eating an elephant." A student explained that was taking a big thing and doing it a little at a time.

Mr. Osbourn addressed the fourth graders and congratulated them for their accomplishments. He encouraged them to keep up the good work. They had set an example for the elementary students and could show the rest of the middle schoolers what could be done. He complimented the elementary school for preparing them well. The third grade teachers passed out silver all-star necklaces and the students stood to receive them. Finally the entire elementary school celebrated with a rousing "Who Rocks the House?" .

The "All-Star" music played once again and the students were dismissed to a free recess on the elementary playground!

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Stay Today and Read coming soon...

KES wants to celebrate and enjoy reading as well as continually supporting students to grow in their reading skills and strategies. One important event that KES holds quarterly is Stay Today and Read (STAR) time. Once a quarter, students are invited to stay at school for themed reading related activities. At 5:00, parents join their children for 30 minutes of family reading time. The activities vary from one time to another. Sometimes the students put on a performance or share a project they have completed. Sometimes parents and students use reading and complete a project together. Sometimes parents and children can read and record titles/minutes towards WILD About Reading. Sometimes we provide information of ways you can enhance your child’s reading development. We always serve healthy treats to all who attend. We also give away door prizes at the end of the evening. You must be present to win!

The first STAR time is Wednesday, October 7. Forms went home in Friday Folders last week or check with your child's teacher if you need another.

Telephone Pioneers give dictionaries to 3rd graders

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McTeachers Night coming soon!

Mark your calendars and join KES for McTeachers Night on Tuesday, October 6. Stop by McDonald's in downtown Branson for fun, family and food between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. and 20% of the sales will be donated back to the school.

Grandparents read in the library

KES celebrated "Grandparents Day" for an entire week by inviting grandparents to read to classes in the library. Each day during library time and during our Buddy Reading times on Friday, grandparents of Kirbyville students read stories to the students. It was a great time for everyone!

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We shouldn't limit all this fun to one week per year. Are you a parent or grandparent that would like to join us in the library and read aloud to a class? Please contact librarian, Terry Miller, at 334-2757 if you would like to be a guest reader in our library.

Rockin' and Rollin'

Join us this Monday night, September 14th, for the very first 2009-10 Kirbyville Skate Night! The event is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Skateworld in Branson. Admission is only $3.00 with $1.00 from each admission donated back to the schools. The profits from the monthly skate parties are shared between the elementary and middle schools. Good music, good friends and an opportunity for some fun exercise. See you there!

WILD About Reading

What do singing beetles, storytelling, a Chinese praying mantis, free books, snakes, reading, snapping turtles, Ben and Jerry's and Predator World have in common?

Give up? They are all related to our new WILD About Reading at-home reading program!

Students received new green folders to keep track of their reading progress about a week ago along with a free book from last year's Target Store Grant and a letter explaining the rules and procedures of the program. Hopefully all of our students have started reading to meet the program goal for kindergarten and first grade of reading 100 books by April 23 or to reach the second and third grade program goal of reading 2000 minutes by April 23. Students who meet the reading goal will be invited to attend a special field trip to Predator World in Branson West and a trip to the Landing for ice cream donated by Ben and Jerry's. Last year we had two classrooms with 100% participation. Wouldn't it be something if we had 100% participation schoolwide?

What about the singing beetles, Chinese praying mantis, snakes and snapping turtles? Watch this quick Smilebox show of our WILD About Reading kickoff assembly featuring guest speaker, Randy Dietz and a few of his WILD friends.

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Tires to Tiles

KES students had the opportunity to learn more about the process of making our new playground tiles from guest speaker, Ernie Knight of the National Playground Compliance Group. The students learned that scrap tires are a hazard as they can catch fire creating pollution and can be a breeding ground for rodents, reptiles and insects. To make the tiles, the tires are ground into small pieces, the metal is removed with powerful magnets and the tire pieces are mixed with an adhesive and pigment and poured into molds to make the tile shape.

During the presentation, the students had the opportunity to share information that they knew that related to recycling, helping them connect their prior knowledge with this new learning. Students at all grade levels understood that recycling items helped reduce the amount of trash we produce and could help save money. I was especially impressed that we had a first grader who was able to explain how pollution affected the ozone layer and the function of the ozone layer and a third grader who related information that she had learned during the electrical safety presentation (that it was the law that electric companies have to replant trees to replace the ones they cut down to allow for power lines) to this new presentation.

To learn more about the environment, recycling, health and much, much more with your child visit the EPA Environmental Kids Club.

Electrical Safety

KES 3rd grade students recently learned about electrical safety with Louie the Lightning Bug and Mert Bancroft, Director of Information from Sho-Me Power Electric Cooperative. The presentation included an entertaining video and hands-on demonstrations.

To learn more about electrical safety and renewable energy with your child visit the Touchstone Energy Kids Zone.

First PTO Meeting

The Kirbyville Parent-Teacher Organiziation (PTO) will hold its first meeting of the year at 3:45 on Thursday, September 10 in the elementary cafeteria. The PTO serves both schools in the district by providing the "extras" that make our schools an even better place to learn! Come and join us! We can use lots of volunteers!

Kirbyville School District Receives DNR Grant

The Kirbyville School District recently completed playground upgrades that were financed in part by a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $10,000. The Scrap Tire Surfacing Material Grant awarded from the Solid Waste Management Fund, was used towards the purchase of rubber tiles that are used as a safe, resilient playground surface.

The district replaced the former loose fill surfacing with over 2,300 square feet of DuroMat Extended Life Rubber Playground Safety Tiles under a new piece of equipment and an existing piece that met the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The total cost of the playground-surfacing product including delivery and installation was just over $26,000. With these playground improvements and others completed during the previous school year, the elementary playground is completely accessible with the exception of one playground area and much safer than it was with its previous pea-gravel surfacing. The future goal is to continue improving the playground until it is completely accessible.

Besides providing complete handicapped accessibility to the playground equipment, research shows that these safety tiles reduce serious injuries on the playground by 75%. The surface does not freeze, dries quickly and stays cleaner increasing the number of days the playground is usable by the students. Finally, the DuroMat Extended Life Rubber Playground Safety Tiles are made through a patented process using 100% Missouri scrap tires, which turns an environmental problem into a useful product.

Elementary principal, Addie Gaines, commented that the district has been pleased with the tile surfacing, adding, “While careful adult supervision and appropriate use of playground equipment are always key components to keeping students safe on a playground, this surfacing has added another dimension of safety to protect our kids from injury when the inevitable slips and falls that are a part of childhood happen.” No students were seriously injured on the Kirbyville Elementary playground last school year.

Gaines stated, “Each year we train our students about appropriate playground equipment use on the first day of school. Last year I told the students about how our new tiles were made from recycled tires that no one could use anymore. I was pleased when we toured our new areas and I asked students that were here last year if anyone remembered what the tiles were made of and the students who volunteered to answer the question recalled the fact they were made of recycled tires. I think it is great that they can personally experience the benefits of recycling through the daily use of this product.”

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112 K-5 Students Complete Summer Reading Program by reading over 112,000 minutes total

112 students X 1000 minutes of reading equals a summer of literary fun and maintenance or increasing of student reading levels! It also equals an afternoon of wet, wet fun known as the Splash Bash for those 112 summer readers! Students spent an extra week of anticipation after a disappointing rainout on the original date, but the beautiful day on Thursday, Aug. 27 was worth the wait!


This could not have happened without our summer readers, but it also could not have happened without our sponsors that paid for 4 books in each summer reading packet and the equipment for the Splash Bash! KES thanks: Target Stores, J.J. Marketing (Star-Walk Entertainment), Scholastic, Inc. Ozark Mountain Bank, The Presley’s and The Track Family Fun Parks for their grants, donations and discounts! Also, the Splash Into Summer Reading Event is now part of the Center for Summer Learning’s National Summer Learning Day!

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Open House Invitation

Open House for the Kirbyville School District is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2009. The middle school hours are 6:00-7:30 p.m. and the elementary hours are 6:30-8:00 p.m. to allow ample time for families with children in each building to visit both locations. We look forward to seeing you!

Floored by progress...

Construction continues on the PAT and preschool building. Painting is complete and cabinets and plumbing have been installed. As of Saturday evening the tile was installed in the preschool room. The plan is that the tile in the entryway, hallway and PAT room will be completed today.

The rooms will not be ready for Open House. Preschool parents should meet the teacher in the elementary cafeteria. Parents as Teachers will have a table set up in the elementary building.

We anticipate starting preschool on the 17th in the new room. There will be some furnishing items and details that will be completed in the next few weeks, but nothing that we cannot work around. The plan is to move in on Saturday, August 15th.

We are looking for volunteer help, as this is a large task to accomplish over a weekend. There are jobs for any willing adult: lifting and moving boxes and furniture, assembling new furniture, unpacking, organizing and decorating. If you are able to help with this, please call the elementary office and ask to speak with Lynna Blevins.

Open House/First Day of School

Open House for the Kirbyville School District is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2009. The middle school hours are 6:00-7:30 p.m. and the elementary hours are 6:30-8:00 p.m. to allow ample time for families with children in each building to visit both locations.

The first day of school is Monday, August 17, 2009. We look forward to a great year of instructional growth for our new and returning students.

The offices in each building open on Monday, August 3. The middle school office number is 417-348-0444 and the elementary office number is 417-334-2757.

Kirbyville New Student Enrollment for 09-10 School Year

Kirbyville School District will hold enrollment for students who are new to the Kirbyville District on Thursday, August 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students enrolling in preschool through eighth grade will enroll at the Kirbyville Elementary office located at 4278 E. State Hwy 76.

In order to enroll in kindergarten through eighth grade, parents must bring a current immunization record and proof of residency. A current electric bill or a purchase or lease agreement is accepted as proof of residency. Students enrolling in kindergarten must turn 5 by August 1, 2009. Students enrolling in first grade must turn 6 by August 1, 2009. Please bring a birth certificate as proof of age eligibility for these two grades.

Kirbyville Preschool is a parent-pay program for three to five-year-olds that successfully prepares students for kindergarten. Tuition is currently $13.00 per day. Parents of preschoolers must bring a birth certificate and immunization records to complete the enrollment process. Students enrolling in preschool must turn three by August 1, 2009. Out of district enrollment is accepted at the preschool on a space available basis, so area families, regardless of district of residency, are encouraged to enroll in Kirbyville Preschool.

For more information regarding enrollment please call 334-2757. The office will open Monday, August 3.

Construction continues...

Not everyone has been on summer vacation. Progress continues on the preschool and PAT building. The most recent progress includes painting, adding ceiling tile grids and vents and pouring sidewalks and an entryway.

Let there be light (and heat and air)

Just a quick update on the construction project! Prior to the 4th of July holiday, the building was wired and duct workwas installed.

Under the big top!

The top construction news this week is that the new preschool/PAT facility is almost under roof! The construction workers rolled out the insulation and began covering it with the metal roof this week. The picture is a little hazy because it was taken on the morning of one of the hottest days so far this year!

A room with a view...

Check out the view from the new Parents as Teachers office. The large picture window provides a lovely view of the preschool playground, which will be alive with activity in August when the new school year begins.

Masonry work completed

The final touches were added to the masonry work this week on the new preschool/PAT facility.

KES at the Rec Plex

The swimming pool is traditionally a favorite destination for our summer school classes. Check out the fun in the following slide show!

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Making summer reading effective

I wanted to share an article about making summer reading effective: http://www.summerlearning.org/media/researchandpublications/ResearchBrief03FINAL9.10.08Kim.pdf

To summarize:
The ABCs of summer reading
Access to books
Books that match the students' interests and reading levels
Comprehension monitored by a parent or other adult.

Skateworld Field Trip

Things were just rolling right along at Skateworld last week!

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1st-4th grade field trip schedule change

Due to the rainout of today's swimming trip (6/12/09), we will go swimming at the Branson Rec Plex on Tuesday, June 16 instead of going to Stockstill Park. The trip will leave at 11:00 a.m. All first through fourth grade students need to be sure to wear their swimsuits and bring their towel and sunscreen on Tuesday.

Nature Center Field Trip

Although more than a sprinkle of rain on the bus windshield threatened to dampen our trip, the skies cleared and we enjoyed a beautiful day at the Springfield Nature Center and Living Memorial Park.

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Summer School Perfect Attendance K-4

Students in grades K-4 who have perfect attendance in summer school will be invited to attend The Amazing Pets Show at the Grand Country Theatre. Students will enjoy the zany animal acts and comedy. In summer school, tardies and early pick-ups do not count against perfect attendance like they do during the school year. Come to summer school everyday and enjoy this special trip!

More building blocks...

The building continues with more interior walls added block by block.

Table Rock State Park Field Trip

The first through fourth grade summer school students enjoyed an afternoon of nature at Table Rock State Park.

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Summer School

Summer school starts on Monday, June 1. The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. All grades will attend on the elementary campus. Breakfast and lunch are provided free for all students. 5th - 8th graders eat breakfast from 7:30-7:45, so it is critical they are on time. K-4 begins their day with a brief morning assembly. Grades 1-4 eat breakfast beginning at 7:50 and kindergarten students eat at 8:15.

Students in grades 1-8 have academic time in the morning and field trips in the afternoon most days. There are a few full day trips and some days with on campus special activities. A calendar of events has been published for grades 1-4 and for grades 5-8. For students in grades 1-8 a field trip fee of $30.00 is due on the first day of school.

Kindergarten students do not leave campus, except for students who earn the perfect attendance field trip. Details about this trip are TBA.

At dismissal time, buses are loaded and leave campus prior to parent pick-up. All parents should park in the east parking lot. Middle school students (5-8) will walk out to the east lot to meet their parents. Elementary students must be picked up in the cafeteria by a parent or other adult authorized by the parent. They will not be allowed to walk out to the car with an older sibling.

All changes in after school plans must reach the office by note or phone no later than 3:00 p.m. so that messages can be delivered to students prior to loading buses.

Block by Block...

Block by block and row by row...you can watch our preschool grow! Masons worked during the past week to construct exterior and interior block walls. This progress will continue during the coming week.

Summer Reading Lists for Students

Are you looking for a good book? Try these ideas from Read Kiddo Read:

http://readkiddoread.ning.com/page/summer-reading-doesnt-have-to

There are two lists, one for K-4 and one for 5th grade and up!

Summer reading keeps brains active, provides opportunities for new learning and helps to maintain or increase reading levels.

Preschool Takes Shape

Progress as promised...

The preschool/PAT facility doesn't require quite as much imagination, now that the steel framing is in place. What a difference a week makes!

Eighth Grade Graduation

Thursday, May 21 was more than the last day of school for the year for our eighth graders, it was their final event as a Kirbyville student. Families, friends and others crowded into the middle school gym to watch these students culminate their Kirbyville years. Some students had been here 10 years, starting out in Kirbyville Preschool and others had been here just this year. Each student and his/her accomplishments, activities and future high school plans was introduced individually. The class' salutatorian was Melea Barron Hulland and the co-validictorians were Ryan Schultz and Mariah West. Several students were recognized for their achievements in the five core curricular areas and for citizenship. Retiring employees: Becky Parrett, Ann States and Jerry Parrett were also recognized for their dedicated service and accomplishments. The graduation speaker, selected by the class, was business math teacher, Scott Miller.

Congratulations and good luck to our graduates!

P.S. If anyone has digital photos from the event, I would love to add them to this post! Email them to me using the contact link in the right navigation bar.

KES Field Day

The sun and clouds cooperated creating a beautiful day as Coach Lyerla and the BETA students from the MS organized and ran an outstanding field day for our elementary kids. They had a blast!

Also, a big thank-you goes to Andy's Frozen Custard for providing free frozen treats for our participants!

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