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.