Thursday, December 8, 2011

Representative Lyle Rowland recognizes 2011 National Blue Ribbon School award at board meeting…

State Representative Lyle Rowland presents House Resolution to Superintendent Carless Osbourn and School Board President Gene France.
Superintendent, Carless Osbourn, School Board President, Gene France, State Representative Lyle Rowland

State representative Lyle Rowland presented a Missouri House of Representatives Resolution to the Kirbyville R-VI Board of Education during the December meeting. The resolution, dated November 22, 2011, unanimously applauded the “well-deserved selection of Kirbyville Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education and to convey to all involved, the members of the Kirbyville R-VI Board of Education, Superintendent Carless Osbourn and Kirbyville Elementary Principal Addie Gaines, this legislative body’s most heartfelt best wishes for continued personal and professional success for many more years to come…” 

The resolution also stated that Kirbyville Elementary had enhanced its already impressive record of achievement when it received this award along with only three other schools in the state and recognized the exemplary performance and achievement that resulted in also being recognized as a Missouri Gold Star School.

Representative Rowland brought his personal congratulations for reaching this “mountaintop” and encouraged the district’s continued success. He presented the award to Carless Osbourn, superintendent and Gene France, school board president.




Monday, November 21, 2011

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

2011 National Blue Ribbon School Award...

The 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools ceremonial events were held on Monday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 15 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.  Presentations included speeches by Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education; Michelle Shearer, 2011 National Teacher of the Year; two panel discussions featuring successful principals from all educational levels; and Steve Robinson, special assistant in the area of domestic policy. Although President Obama was not able to attend, he sent his congratulations stating, "Schools like yours, demonstrate that with effort and dedication, classrooms can be safe challenging places that encourage the complex understanding and creative thinking needed in the competitive global economy."

Mrs. Ernsting and Mrs. Gaines had the privilege of representing Kirbyville Elementary at the official National Blue Ribbon School events and ceremonies last Monday and Tuesday. They participated in roundtable discussions about family and community standards and measuring student achievement with teachers and principals from other National Blue Ribbon Schools from other states.  It was a great opportunity to learn from other successful schools and share our successes as well. Mrs. Ernsting and Mrs. Gaines accepted a plaque and flag from Aba Kumi, director of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program,  commemorating the accomplishment during a high-energy celebration.

Mrs. Dalager, Mrs. Ernsting, Mrs. Gaines, Mrs. Gilliam, and Ms. Horr spent the weekend prior to the event touring our nation’s capitol. U.S. Representative Billy Long’s office arranged for a tour of the White House for the group. Other destinations include a tour of the U.S. Capitol, all of the monuments, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Cathedral, and the Smithsonian Museums.  The educators took many photos of the historical destinations and look forward to sharing them with the entire school community.

Mrs. Gaines commented, "Words cannot express the pride and joy that we have regarding the national recognition and the accomplishment. However, the more important aspect of the award is that it represents the growth and success of our students and the opportunity we have had to make a positive impact in the young lives at Kirbyville."

Please enjoy the following slideshow with scenes from the awards ceremony events and also Washington, D.C. historical landmarks.



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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Western Taney County Fire Dept. visits

The Western Taney County Fire Department recently visited Kirbyville Elementary and Kirbyville Preschool to teach fire safety and allow the children to explore their fire fighting equipment. Enjoy the fun of experiential learning.

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Roll on in to the PTO Carnival King/Queen Coronation...

Join us tomorrow night at Skateworld! Skating is from 6:00-8:00 as usual, but we will be taking a break at 7:30 for our annual PTO carnival king and queen coronation under the disco ball! The king and queen are selected based on the support of their family and friends with carnival activities and money donation.

Donations are still being accepted until 7:00 p.m. to support your favorite candidates, but must be in the form of bills or checks to be counted that evening.

Thank-you, Pizza World...

93 students celebrated meeting their first landmark on the way to earning the trip to see the Springfield Cardinals and KY3 Weather School with a pizza party. All of the pizza was generously donated by Pizza World. 


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KES gets on the ball with reading...

KES had a special celebration in honor of National Family Literacy Day on November 1 to encourage students to continue their at-home reading with their families or “get on the ball” if they haven’t started. In attendance for our assembly was Tim Clubb, an account executive with the Springfield Cardinals and Louie, the Cardinals mascot. We gave away 8 photos with Louie and 8 books to students in a drawing. We also announce that the big incentive trip for completing the at-home reading goal was to attend Weather School with a KY3 weather star and a Springfield Cardinals game on May 8. Also during the assembly, teachers were recognized for their hard work with students and were given 2011 National Blue Ribbon School pins. David Whyte with Blue Bell Ice Cream brought his congratulations for our accomplishment and presented the school library with a book about Blue Bell Ice Cream’s history and brought ice cream sandwiches for everyone in attendance. 

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1st Grade Field Trip...

Fall is a lovely time for a field trip to a farm!

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2nd grade field trip

Enjoy the day with second grade as they visited Fantastic Caverns and Close Memorial Park in Springfield.

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

School Bus Safety Week...

October 17-21 is 2011 National School Bus Safety Week! Resources information can be located on this link.



Of course, school bus safety is not only important this week, but every day, day in and day out. Students throughout the district receive annual school bus safety training and practice safety drills routinely.Our buses go through state inspections annually and are assessed as required by law during the "pre-trip" daily.

School bus drivers are committed to deliver their precious cargo to school safely each day. Students need to always remember that school bus safety starts with them!

Distinction in Performance...

Kirbyville School District was recently notified that it was one of 329 schools in the Missouri that was recognized for "Distinction in Performance." This is the ninth year that Kirbyville has earned this honor of the 11 years the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has been awarding it.

This recognition is reserved for K-12 school districts that meet at least 13 out of 14 performance standards and K-8 districts that meet at least six out of seven. Districts also must meet all academic standards tied to 2010-11 Missouri Assessment Program results.

“This level of achievement confirms that the majority of our schools are ready for higher expectations as the state sets its sights on being among the Top 10 of all states in academic performance by the year 2020,” Nicastro said. “It is time to raise the bar.”

The complete list of schools earning this distinction can be accessed here: http://dese.mo.gov/news/2011/documents/distinction-2011-12.pdf.

2011 PTO Fall Carnival

A beautiful day and large crowd made for a successful annual carnival. Enjoy some of the fun:

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Ronald McDonald comes to KES...

KES students enjoyed the Ronald McDonald Show. This year the "edutainment" was about having good character.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

MAP Honor Breakfast and 2011 Blue Ribbon School Announcement...

Last year's third grade students were honored at KES on Friday, September 16 for their high MAP scores from last spring. The students worked hard to achieve on the MAP both during the testing weeks and throughout their school careers. The MAP test can be likened to "eating an elephant," a large task that must be done one bite at a time.

The scores met the federal standard of Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) in both communication arts and math. Making AYP was the final step in KES being designated as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School. This achievement was officially announced to the faculty and students at the assembly.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

KES achieves national recognition…

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan announced that Kirbyville Elementary School was one of 304 schools the U.S. Department of Education named  2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence or for their success in closing achievement gaps.  The Department will honor the entire 255 public and 49 private schools with their National Blue Ribbon School awards at a conference and awards ceremony Nov. 14-15 in Washington, D.C. 

“America’s long-term economic prosperity and civic engagement depends on our children receiving a world-class education,” Duncan said.  “National Blue Ribbon Schools are committed to accelerating student achievement and preparing students for success in college and careers.  Their success is an example for others to follow.”

KES was recognized as a school with at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds that improved student performance to high levels as measured by the school’s performance on state assessments or nationally-normed tests.

Before selecting National Blue Ribbon Schools, the Department asks for nominations from the top education official in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense Education Activity and the Bureau of Indian Education. The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) nominates private schools. A total of 413 schools nationwide are nominated, based on the number of K-12 students and the number of schools in each jurisdiction. The schools are invited by the Secretary of Education to submit an application for possible recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School.

National Blue Ribbon Schools  
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Coverage by Springfield News-Leader 
Coverage by KY3 
Photo Gallery on KY3 
Branson Tri-Lakes News
Branson Hometown News
Senator Claire McCaskill news release

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Surprising secrets to school success...

Enjoy this interesting article from Great Schools.

KES kicks off at-home reading program



KES kicked off the STAR (Super Terrific Amazing Readers) program for kindergarten through third grade students on Friday, September 2. The program is designed to encourage reading at home. 

Kindergarten and first grade students will read 100 books and second and third grade students will read 2000 minutes. Students who meet the reading goal for their grade level will be invited to attend a special field trip in the spring. 


The Springfield Cardinals donated 20 tickets to the school for the Labor Day game against the Arkansas Travelers, which were given away in  sets of four to five children as a part of the reading program kick-off.




Kirbyville baseball coach, Willy Morgan, was the guest speaker for the baseball themed kick-off. He told the students about when he used to be a "Kirbyville kid" just like them and how he loved baseball. He explained how he became better and better at the sport and how it allowed him to attend college with a scholarship. He also shared a brief history of baseball and answered student questions.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Splash Bash!

103 kindergarten through fifth grade students celebrated their summer reading accomplishments at the Splash Bash!  Students spent at least 1000 minutes reading during the summer to earn an invitation to the fun.
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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Important upcoming dates...

  • Enrollment for students new to Kirbyville will be on Thursday, August 4.
  • Click to see related story on Hometown News
  • Open House is Monday, August 15. The middle school will be open from 6:00-7:30 and the elementary school from 6:30-8:00 to allow parents to visit both buildings if needed.
  • The first day of school for the 2011-12 school year is Wednesday, August 17.
The principal in each building will mail out letters to families with additional information and details in late July or early August.

Last day of summer school...

Just a reminder...the final day of summer school is Tuesday, June 28! Have a safe and happy rest of your summer!

Fighting the Summer Slide...

Here is a link to a great article to help parents keep thhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifeir children reading and learning all summer long: http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/06/24/9-sure-fire-ways-to-fight-the-kid-summer-reading-slump/

Friday, June 10, 2011

Summer School Fun!

Enjoy a few scenes of summer school fun.

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Saturday, April 30, 2011

AIR: All Individuals Reading

107 KES students met their at home reading goals and will attend a special field trip to Jump Mania on Wednesday, May 4. Students received permission slips and liability waivers that must be returned to school ASAP. Most have been returned. If you have not returned them, please do so on Monday! Students will not be allowed to go unless both forms are returned.

Students are asked to wear their tie-dye Kirbyville character t-shirts and MUST wear socks! They will not be allowed to use the equipment without socks.

There is no charge for parents to attend the trip, but there is also no bus transportation available due to the number of students attending the trip.

If you have questions, please call the elementary office at 334-2757.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Possible Flooding Issues for Bus 6 Riders...

We have received several reports of flooding on roads on the Bus 6 route. If rain continues through the night, there may be roads that are not accessible by the school bus tomorrow morning. Safety is our utmost concern and the bus will not cross roads that are deemed impassable. If the bus does not come as scheduled tomorrow morning, you may need to drive your student to school if it is possible for you to get out safely. It is impossible at this time to predict the exact flooding situation for tomorrow, but we wanted you to be prepared.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Sarah Bradley and DARE Program Award Photos...

(top) DARE officers Matt Gregory and Darold Donathan receive MSTA Friend of Education Award.

(bottom) Sarah Bradley accepts the MSTA Middle School Educator of the Year.

Click here for a previous post with more information.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Parents as Teachers Easter Egg Hunt...

A late afternoon thunderstorm didn't dampen the spirit at the Kirbyville Parents as Teachers 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 3 and under. The activity was moved indoors. Several children had a wonderful time gathering colorful eggs from the elementary school hallway. Eggs contained small prizes such as stickers and whistles and larger prizes such as gift cards for Dairy Queen Blizzards donated by the Dairy Queen on Hwy 248 and $5 gift cards to Orange Julius donated by Orange Julius in Branson.

The Kirbyville Parents as Teachers program provides developmental screening and information for families with children under age 5. A weekly playgroup is held on Wednesday afternoons. For more information contact parent educator, Jamie Bogacz at 334-2537.


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Kindergarten Field Trip...

KES kindergarten students enjoyed an annual field trip to Stockstill Park and The Butterfly Palace. The students have been studying the life cycle of a butterfly in class prior to the trip.

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Kirbyville does well in conference art show...



Kirbyville art teacher, Amy Gardner, entered select pieces of student art in various categories in the SWCL Art Show on Saturday, April 16.


The final results were:
1 best of show, 11 first place ribbons, 5 second place ribbons, 9 third place ribbons and 3 honorable mentions!

A project completed by Kirbyville Middle School students entitled, "Deconstructed Book" won Best of Show for 7th/8th grades.




Saturday, April 9, 2011

Kirbyville CTA nominees win MSTA awards...

Sarah Bradley, Kirbyville Middle School math teacher and Branson DARE officers, Matt Gregory and Darold Donathan were selected to receive awards from the Missouri State Teachers Association. Bradley was awarded Educator of the Year for the middle school level. Gregory and Donathan will receive the Friend of Education Award. The awards will be presented at the spring TEPS dinner on Monday, April 11, 2011.

News release from the City of Branson.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Kirbyville R-VI District accepts Accreditation with Distinction in Performance Award...


Mr. Carless Osbourn, superintendent accepted the Accreditation with Distinction in Performance Award on Tuesday, April 5 at the annual banquet on the campus of Drury University.





K-8 School Districts must meet at least six out of seven performance standards, including all four
MAP standards (9.1*1-9.1*4). The Bonus MAP Achievement Standard will be considered in place of
a MAP or non-MAP performance standard that is “not met”. Subject Area and Voluntary EOC
Bonus Points will not be considered for Distinction in Performance.
K-8 Performance Standards
9.1*1 - MAP Grades 3-5 Mathematics
9.1*2 - MAP Grades 3-5 Communication Arts
9.1*3 - MAP Grades 6-8 Mathematics
9.1*4 - MAP Grades 6-8 Communication Arts
9.6 - Attendance Rate
9.7 - AYP Subgroup Achievement
10.1 – Grade Point Average

Monday, April 4, 2011

Kirbyville Elementary selected as a 2011 Missouri Gold Star School...


Kirbyville Elementary was one of eight high-performing elementary schools that have been honored as Missouri’s “Gold Star Schools” for 2011, state education officials announced today.

“These eight exceptional elementary schools have met a high bar of excellence, and it is our honor to recognize them statewide,” said Commissioner of Education Chris L. Nicastro. “This achievement is a credit to the students, parents and staff who have dedicated themselves to excellence in education.”

Established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 1991, the Gold Star program is designed to identify schools that are performing at a high level academically or making exceptional progress while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students. The state application requires schools to provide evidence of their success in such areas as curriculum, instruction and school leadership.

Recipients of the state’s Gold Star program may be eligible for the national Blue Ribbon award pending results of this year’s state assessments. Blue Ribbon recognition will be announced this fall by the U.S. Department of Education.

Link to article on Hometown Daily News

Link to article on Branson TriLakes News

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Passport to Success-Student Led Conferences...

Enjoy a few scenes of families sharing the learning experiences at student-led conferences:

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

State Representative Lyle Rowland visits Kirbyville School District...


State Representative Lyle Rowland presented a House proclamation recognizing the Kirbyville School District for achieving Accreditation with Distinction in Performance on Tuesday, March 22. Accreditation with Distinction in Performance is the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s highest recognition for school districts. School districts earn this distinction through increasing MAP scores or maintaining a high level of achievement on the MAP and by maintaining a high rate of attendance.

Rowland congratulated the students, faculty and staff for this accomplishment. He also commented that in his legislative district 15 of 16 districts had met these standards. He was very proud of the excellent schools in our area.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

My Coke Rewards...

For over 80 years, Coca-Cola has been supporting schools and providing resources that help create exciting opportunities for students. The My Coke Rewards for Schools program refreshes this longstanding commitment by enabling your community to support all the ways kids play and make great things happen for your school. You can donate My Coke Rewards points to eligible accredited schools grades K-12, and help them get things like athletic equipment, classroom supplies, learning aids and more.

KES is registered and the school coordinator is Melissa Ford. KMS is not yet registered. Look up the school of your choice by zip code (65679) and you can donate your Coke Rewards points and help out either school!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Passport to Success-Student Led Conferences...

Kirbyville Elementary will hold Passport to Success - Student-Led Conferences from 3:30 to 5:30 on Thursday, March 31. Click the video for more details!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Jan Brett Author Visit Contest...

Kirbyville Elementary is now in 64th place nationally in the Jan Brett Author Visit Contest. Please click here and follow the directions to vote for our school. You will need the zipcode, which is 65679.

Thank-you!

Spring Break!

Spring Break - March 14-18, 2011!!!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Box Tops for Education Contest...

Ten lucky schools will win 5000 Bonus Box Tops in the Pot-O-Gold sweepstakes...click here to vote: http://recp.mkt32.net/servlet/MailView?m=4775263&r=NjI2OTczNDM5MgS2&j=MTczNzAxNzE0S0&mt=1

KMS band students earn superior rankings...

SWCL JH Music Contest Results for

Kirbyville Middle School

March 5, 2011

@ Clever High School

Student

Time

Room #

Event

Rating

Darby Dougherty & Maddison Morgan

11:20

4

Trumpet/Tenor Saxophone Duet

1

Alex Cullison

11:24

4

Flute Solo

1

Candace Lange

11:28

4

Alto Saxophone Solo

1+

Garrett Towler

11:32

4

Clarinet Solo

1-

Shawn Means

11:36

4

Euphonium Solo

1

Tristan Carr

11:40

4

Trumpet Solo

1

Alina Fortney

11:44

4

Alto Saxophone Solo

1

Lizzie Bryant

11:48

4

Clarinet Solo

1

Candace Lange & Lizzie Bryant

11:52

4

Alto Sax/Clarinet Duet

1

Sunday, March 6, 2011

McTeachers Night - Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Join us for food, fun and friends at McTeachers Night between 4:00-8:00 on Tuesday, March 8 at the Downtown McDonald's Restaurant in Branson. Proceeds raised will go to defray the costs of the incentive field trip for this year's at-home reading program.

Skate Night - Monday, March 7

Join us for Skate Night from 6:00-8:00 on Monday, March 7 at Skateworld in Branson.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Jan Brett Author Visit Contest...

Kirbyville Elementary School is entered in a contest to win a visit from Jan Brett to our library! We are number 66 as of today. KES is an awful lot like the "little engine that could" only it has to be "I think WE can..." rather than "I think I can..." Help us out with your vote, if you haven't already:-) Thank-you if you have!

Here is the link:
http://www.janbrett.com/contest_2011/2011_free_school_or_library_visit_front_runners.htm
Kirbyville Elementary School, 4278 E. State Hwy. 76, Kirbyville, MO 65679

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Vaccine Safety

Vaccine Safety: Common Misconceptions

Most parents today have never seen a case of diphtheria, measles, or other once-common diseases now preventable by vaccines. As a result, some parents wonder why their children must receive vaccinations for diseases that don't seem to exist. Myths and misinformation about vaccine safety can confuse parents who are trying to make sound decisions about their children's health care. This information outlines some of the common misconceptions about vaccinations.

Misconception #1: Diseases are rare now. Vaccines are not really necessary. Certain diseases are rare in the United States because of vaccines, but are much more common in other parts of the world. Because of travel and immigration, many diseases once controlled in the United States are re-emerging. If we stopped using vaccines, diseases would spread very quickly – and many children would become very ill.

Individuals should be vaccinated for two reasons. The first is to protect themselves. Even if we think our chances of getting any of these vaccine preventable diseases are small, the diseases still exist and can still infect anyone who is not protected.

The second reason to get vaccinated is to protect those around us. There is a small number of people who cannot be vaccinated (because of severe allergies to vaccine components), and a small percentage of people who do not respond to vaccines. These people are susceptible to disease, and their only hope of protection is that people around them are immune and cannot pass diseases on to them. A successful vaccination program depends on the cooperation of every individual to ensure the good of all.

Misconception #2: My child cannot receive vaccinations if she has a cold, fever or is taking antibiotics. Children can still be vaccinated if he or she has a mild illness, a low-grade fever, or is taking antibiotics.

Misconception #3: The majority of people who get disease have been vaccinated. Most routine childhood vaccines are effective for 85% to 95% of recipients. In order to make vaccines safer than the disease, the bacteria or virus is killed or weakened. Some vaccinated individuals do not develop immunity, because of reasons specific to the individual, (e.g. those individuals with a genetic pre-disposition that precludes their ability to develop an immune response.)

Misconception #4: A lot of children get hurt by vaccines. Vaccines cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Autism. Severe side effects from vaccines are very rare (less than 1%). It is a much greater health risk not to get vaccinated. Some children may have mild side effects, such as crankiness, soreness or a slight fever that usually only last a few hours. However, getting the disease can be far more dangerous and painful.

There is no known cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The age at which many children die from SIDS is similar to the age when vaccines are first recommended.

There is no known connection between vaccine and Autism. In some children, signs of Autism have appeared around the time routine vaccinations are given. Research has not shown vaccinations to be a cause of Autism.

Misconception #5: It’s dangerous to give so many vaccines at the same. Studies show that giving several vaccines at one visit is safe and effective.

A number of studies have been conducted to examine the effects of giving various combinations of vaccines simultaneously. These studies have shown that the recommended vaccines are as effective in combination as they are individually, and that these combinations carry no greater risk for adverse side effects.

There are two reasons for giving a child several vaccinations during the same visit. First, children should be immunized as early as possible to give them protection during the vulnerable early months of their lives. This generally means giving inactivated vaccines beginning at two months and live vaccines at 12 months. That means various vaccine doses tend to be due at the same time. Second, giving several vaccinations at the same time will mean fewer office visits for vaccinations, which saves parent’s time and money, and results in less stress for the child.

For additional information relating to vaccine safety, please visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Immunization web site at www.dhss.mo.gov/living/wellness/immunizations/index.php or call 573.751.6124.

Laura Kliethermes, Planner

Bureau of Immunization Assessment and Assurance
Section for Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology
Division of Community and Public Health
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573.526.0610

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Kirbyville personnel attend Teacher Appreciation Banquet...

Carless Osbourn, superintendent; Addie Gaines, elementary principal;Marilyn McNeal, 2nd grade teacher; and Mandy Renyer, student teacher attended the Teacher Appreciation Banquet at College of the Ozarks this evening. Cooperating teachers were recognized for their service in sharing their classrooms with student teachers and guiding their first steps as educators. Ms. Renyer completed 6 weeks of student teaching in Mrs. McNeal's 2nd grade class and 6 weeks in Mrs. Sarah Bradley's middle school math class.