Kirbyville R-VI School District

Press release regarding suspected tax distribution errors...

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Press Release

From: Kirbyville R-VI School District

Date: January 20, 2012

Kirbyville R-VI School Districtconfirms that it has been advised by the Taney County Collector of suspected errorsmade by the Taney County Collector’s Office regarding certain tax distributionsmade to the School District for the tax years 2001-2011. The KirbyvilleSchool District has consulted with legal counsel and is investigating thissituation. District officials did advise the Collector’s Office in prioryears of perceived anomalies in tax distribution checks received by theDistrict from the County Collectors Office. Kirbyville School District iscooperating fully with the County. However, until the Kirbyville School District has the opportunity tofully examine this matter and the explanations being offered by the CollectorsOffice for these suspected errors, it will not take any action which mightpresent a hardship to its students or staff or handicap its operations.

Please direct allquestions or inquires to:

Tom Mickes or SarahRubenstein

Mickes Goldman O’Toole,LLC

555 MaryvilleUniversity Dr., Suite 240

St. Louis, MO 63141

Phone: 314-878-5600

Toll Free:1-866-287-8678

Fax: 314-878-5607

www.mickesgoldman.com

No School Monday, January 16, 2012

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Kirbyville School District will not be in session on Monday, January 16, 2012 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This day was reserved as a snow make-up day, but due to the fact that we have used no snow days up to this point, we will have this day off. We will see you on Tuesday!

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

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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.

KES featured in Springfield News Leader article...

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Click here to read an article about KES by David Hough of MSU:

http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011111170350

2011 National Blue Ribbon School Award...

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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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Western Taney County Fire Dept. visits

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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2nd grade field trip

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

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School Bus Safety Week...

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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...

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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

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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...

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

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

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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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KES achieves national recognition…

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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

Surprising secrets to school success...

2011-09-04T14:23:00.002-05:00

Enjoy this interesting article from Great Schools.

KES kicks off at-home reading program

2011-09-04T14:04:00.000-05:00

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.

Splash Bash!

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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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Important upcoming dates...

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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...

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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...

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Summer School Fun!

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Enjoy a few scenes of summer school fun.

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AIR: All Individuals Reading

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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.

Possible Flooding Issues for Bus 6 Riders...

2011-04-25T20:05:00.000-05:00

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.

Sarah Bradley and DARE Program Award Photos...

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(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.

Parents as Teachers Easter Egg Hunt...

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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...

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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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Kirbyville does well in conference art show...

2011-04-16T13:28:00.010-05:00

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.

Kirbyville CTA nominees win MSTA awards...

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

Passport to Success-Student Led Conferences...

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

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State Representative Lyle Rowland visits Kirbyville School District...

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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.

My Coke Rewards...

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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!

Passport to Success-Student Led Conferences...

2011-03-13T00:24:00.001-06:00

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!

Jan Brett Author Visit Contest...

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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!

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

Box Tops for Education Contest...

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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...

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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

McTeachers Night - Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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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

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

Jan Brett Author Visit Contest...

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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

Vaccine Safety

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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

Kirbyville personnel attend Teacher Appreciation Banquet...

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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.

Kirbyville receives grant from DNR...

2011-02-23T22:53:00.003-06:00

The Kirbyville School District was recently awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to encourage recycling of paper and plastics in the teacher workrooms in both buildings. The $1,138.53 was used to purchase designated recycling bins and trolleys. The PTO also contributed to the cost, as prices had increased during the grant approval process. The new receptacles will more visibly encourage recycling and make proper disposal of the items easier. Collin and Amy Lyerla volunteer to take the recycled items to the recycling center in Branson. The grant was written by Addie Gaines and Amy Lyerla.

Target Reading Event...

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Are you looking for something free and fun to do on Saturday, Feb. 26? Go to Target's Read Across America Dr. Seuss event! Click here for more info!

Kindergarten classes share the love...

2011-02-17T21:52:00.010-06:00

The annual "Somebody Loves You" event included a short musical program and refreshments. The students served their guest, practicing the skill of hospitality.

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Skate Night Scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14...

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Skate Night is scheduled for Monday, February 14 from 6:00-8:00 at Skateworld in Branson! Admission is only $3.00 with $1.00 of the proceeds returned to the schools for the "extras" that make school fun for our students!

No School on Friday, February 11, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Friday, February 11 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads. The dance scheduled for Saturday at the middle school is also canceled.

No School Thursday, February 10, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Thursday, February 10 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

No School on Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Wednesday, February 9 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

Middle School Valentine Dance Canceled

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The Valentine Dance that was scheduled for Saturday, February 5 at Kirbyville Middle School has been canceled due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

No School on Friday, February 4, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Friday, February 4 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

No School Thursday, February 3, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Thursday, February 3 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

No School on Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Wednesday, February 2 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

No School on Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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School and school activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 1, 2011 due to a winter storm warning.

No School on Friday, January 21, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Friday, January 21 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

No School on Thursday, January 20, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Thursday, January 20 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

School is in session - Monday, January 17!!!

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School will be in session on Monday, January 17th to make up a recent snow day.

School will also be in session on Monday, February 21. Thank-you!

No School on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Tuesday, January 11 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads.

No School on Monday, January 10, 2011

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School and all school activities are canceled for Monday, January 10 due to inclement weather and hazardous roads. Again, there is no school on Monday, January 10. Thank-you.

Skate Night is Monday...

2011-01-08T10:13:00.004-06:00

Join us for Skate Night on Monday, January 10 at Skateworld in Branson! Enjoy a break from the cold as you warm up with some healthy exercise on wheels.

(As always, if school is canceled for inclement weather, all school activities are canceled as well.)

Faculty comes out on top at student/faculty game...

2011-01-08T10:08:00.003-06:00

The faculty came out on top at the annual student/faculty basketball game last Thursday at Kirbyville Middle School. In the spirit of fun competition and sportsmanship, the students played against the faculty members who volunteered for the challenge.

Help KES win a free visit from author, Jan Brett

2011-01-08T10:06:00.001-06:00

From Jan Brett's web site:

"Like Jan Brett on Facebook and win a free Jan Brett visit to your school or library in the 2011 - 2012 school year. Click Here to enter. The school or library that has the most parents, teachers, librarians, friends, or supporters who "like" Jan Brett on Facebook will win a free school or library visit from Jan. Anyone over the age of 18 may enter, they do not need to have an affiliation with the school or library for whom they are entering. Entries must be submitted no later than April 2, 2011. In a previous contest a medium-sized school was the winner. The teachers and parents from the school went to all the nearby assisted living housing and asked the residents to help out by sending in entries. They won!"

School Resumes Monday, January 3, 2011

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We hope that everyone has had a safe, relaxing and fun Christmas break! See you on Monday, January 3!

Healthy Families Taskforce

2010-12-29T12:43:00.003-06:00

Check out this resource for families in Stone and Taney Counties:

Healthy Families Taskforce

Christmas programs scheduled...

2010-12-04T21:23:00.002-06:00

Kirbyville School District presents several Christmas programs under the direction of John Casebourn, music teacher:

KMS Band Concert - 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday, December 14
4th and 5th Grade Musical - 7:00 p.m. - Tuesday, December 14
Kdg and 1st Grade Program - 6:00 p.m. - Thursday, December 16
2nd and 3rd Grade Musical - 7:00 p.m. - Thursday, December 16

All programs will be in the KMS gym.

Kindergarten enjoys Thanksgiving...

2010-11-30T22:44:00.001-06:00

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Thanksgiving food drive benefits local families

2010-11-23T23:08:00.002-06:00

Kirbyville R-VI School District does not seem to be aware that there is an economic crisis in this nation. Their annual Thanksgiving food drive, started over 15 years ago, began by helping one local family. In 2007, the district fed 3 families; last year, 6 families. This year over 11 families will be blessed with a Thanksgiving feast.

Students began bringing in nonperishable items, turkeys, and pies on Monday, November 15. Foods were assigned point values, and classes completed with one another for the opportunity to bring in the most food. The winning class received a pizza party. Eighth graders took the lead with 2890 points; second place went to Mrs. Mulvanon’s 5^th grade; and a second eighth grade class received third place with 1010 points. In total, 1015 pounds of food, 21 turkeys, and 12 pies were collected for local families.

When a community unites, needs are met. Thank you, Kirbyville, for being a blessing to your neighborhood.

Twenty veterans honored at annual KES celebration...

2010-11-13T18:30:00.003-06:00

Twenty veterans were special guests at Kirbyville Elementary on Wednesday, November 10. Each classroom had several visitors who shared their experiences in the armed service. The veterans enjoyed a delicious lunch with the students and then were honored at a special assembly. The event was featured in the Branson Tri-Lakes News.

Enjoy this slide show of scenes from the event:

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ATT Pioneers donate dictionaries...

2010-11-10T22:40:00.002-06:00

Third grade students were the happy recipients of new dictionaries from the ATT Pioneers.

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Family Literacy Day - November 1

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KES elevated reading to a higher level on National Family Literacy Day on November 1. The hot air balloon assembly inspired students. Students received free books to help them continue their literacy journey. Families received grade level specific information about how to help children progress in reading. More information was in the Branson Tri-Lakes News.

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First Grade Field Trip Highlights...

2010-10-27T21:54:00.002-05:00

Enjoy some photos of our fall fun...

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Read Every Day, Lead a Better Life...

2010-10-25T21:28:00.003-05:00

Check out this link from Scholastic: http://www.scholastic.com/readeveryday/live.htm
and find out more about what you can do to promote literacy for the children you love...

KES plans to celebrate Family Literacy Day

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Join us at KES as we celebrate Family Literacy Day on November 1, 2010.

Click here for more details!

PTO Fall Carnival Fun...

2010-10-22T22:52:00.001-05:00

The PTO wishes to thank all of the families and business donors who supported our fall carnival! Enjoy a few scenes of the fun time:

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Kirbyville PTO Annual Carnival is Saturday!!!

2010-10-12T20:23:00.002-05:00

The Kirbyville PTO invites everyone in the area to the annual fall carnival from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 16 at the Kirbyville Middle School. Enjoy BBQ beef sandwiches, hotdogs, chips and drinks by Showtime Catering. Valuable prizes will be raffled including a small girl's bicycle, a portable basketball goal and a "getaway" vacation package from Big Cedar. Many other items will be auctioned to the highest bidder through a silent auction. Items include food gift certificates and Branson Landing Cruises.

The carnival activities include a cakewalk, ring toss, frisbee toss, Plinko and other games of skill and chance. Each grade level from K-5 has selected a king and queen candidate who will be chosen based on voting at a penny per vote.

Accredited with Distinction in Performance...

2010-10-09T23:23:00.003-05:00

For the eighth year out of ten, the Kirbyville School District has met the requirements to be recognized by the State of Missouri for Distinction in Performance. Kirbyville met all 7 performance standards require of K-8 school districts. For more information:

Kirbyville R-VI Annual Performance Report

DESE News Release

List of Missouri Schools Accredited with Distinction in Performance

Distinction in Performance Criteria

Skate Night...

2010-10-09T23:21:00.002-05:00

Join us for Kirbyville's October Skate Night is from 6:00-8:00 on Monday, October 11 at Skate World. It's a fun time! Parents, if you are not into skating, they do have free wi-fi! The admission is only $3 for skaters with $1 from each admission going back to the schools. There is no admission to observe.

McTeacher's Night...

2010-10-05T22:46:00.003-05:00

Join us for McTeacher's Night on Thursday, October 7th at the Downtown Branson McDonald's location. This come and go event is from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. 20% of the profits that evening go to Kirbyville Elementary!

KES students sport new t-shirts...

2010-09-25T12:40:00.010-05:00

Thanks to generous donations from Tanger Outlet Center and Branson Bank, KES students received new character t-shirts at no cost to families. Branson Bank personnel were on hand to help distribute the shirts to the classrooms.

New clinic available for low income families...

2010-09-17T18:14:00.001-05:00

Follow this link to learn more about a new Branson clinic for low income families:
http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-faith-clinic-branson-09102010,0,6132654.story?track=rss

Grandparents read in the library...

2010-09-15T20:49:00.001-05:00

Grandparent’s Day extended into Grandparent’s Week in the KES library! Mrs. Miller, librarian, extended an invitation to grandparents from each class to join the library class periods and/or Buddy Reading this week. This was a great opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren alike to bond with a shared reading experience.

If you are a grandparent, and didn’t have an opportunity this week to visit our library this week, we would like to extend an open invitation to visit our library classes or Buddy Reading times as a guest reader. Call Mrs. Miller at the elementary office, 334-2757, for more information.

Kirbyville PTO elects officers for 2010-11 year...

2010-09-11T22:14:00.002-05:00

On Thursday, September 9, the Kirbyville PTO met in the elementary cafeteria. New PTO officers were elected. The officers are as follows: President-Melissa Ford, Vice President-Julie Robertson, Secretary-Alisa Cornelison, Treasurer-Lana Gilliam.

The PTO has scheduled a planning session for the annual fall carnival at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 16 in the elementary cafeteria. All parents, teachers and staff are welcome to join us and take part in the carnival. This is the major fund raiser for the year.

The carnival is scheduled from 12:00-2:30 on Saturday, October 16 on the middle school parking lot.

Splash Bash fun...

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110 K-5 students completed the Splash Into Summer Reading Program and participated in the Splash Bash to celebrate during the first week of school. Enjoy the fun on this slide show!

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Children's author visits Kirbyville...

2010-09-06T20:50:00.003-05:00

Children's author, Sondra Gray, visited both Kirbyville Middle School and Kirbyville Elementary School on Friday, September 3 to share excerpts of her two books, According to Punkin and According to Phoenix. She also discussed what it was like to be an author and where her ideas came from for her books. Students had the opportunity to purchase autographed copies and copies of the books were presented to each library. To read more about her books visit: http://accordingtopunkin.com/

At the middle school, Gray met with fourth and fifth grade students. Parents were invited to attend, as well. Students enjoyed listening to segments of the books and asked many questions about the books and the writing process. The writing process is an important component of the curriculum in fourth and fifth grades. Hearing about the process from a real author motivates students to take the time and effort required to transform an idea into a piece of literature for a specific audience.

At the elementary school her visit served as the kick-off assembly for the at-home reading program, AIR: All Individuals Reading. In the AIR program, kindergarten and first grade students are challenged to read at least 100 books during the school year. Second and third grade students are challenged to read at least 2000 minutes. A special event will be planned in May for all students who meet the reading goal. Along the way intermediate goals will be celebrated and rewarded to encourage families to complete the program consistently throughout the year.

Families are highly encouraged to participate in the at-home reading process. At kindergarten and first grade levels, children typically need assistance with the reading process. Parents, grandparents or older siblings can help by reading aloud, sharing the reading process or assisting the more independent reader with decoding phonetically-regular words, supplying unknown words, or coaching the child to use reading strategies, such as using picture cues or context clues. At all grade levels, parents can help by explaining unfamiliar vocabulary, asking their child to retell the stories in their own words and asking questions that promote students making personal connections or connections between the current book and previous books or the world in general.

First Kirbyville Skate Night...

2010-09-04T12:01:00.003-05:00

The first monthly skate night for the Kirbyville School District will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13 at Skateworld in Branson. The admission price is $3.00, of which, $1.00 is returned to the schools.

All Kirbyville families are invited for a night of music and activity! Let the good times roll!

(If rolling is not your style, maybe you prefer "surfing." The rink does have free WiFi.)

Kirbyville PTO meeting scheduled...

2010-09-04T11:47:00.004-05:00

All parents, teachers and staff from Kirbyville Elementary and Middle Schools are invited to the first Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting of the year at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 9 in the elementary cafeteria. The PTO supports both schools in the district by providing the "extras" not typically provided by local, state or federal funds. In the recent past the PTO has provided playground equipment, support for students to attend field trips, planned events related to Kirbyville Appreciation Week and hosted the district awards banquet.

At this first meeting the group will elect new officers and make plans for fund raising for the year.

For more information contact the current PTO president, Kristol France, through the elementary office at 334-2757.

Scenes from the beginning of school...

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We are off to a great start at KES. Here are a few scenes from Open House and the first couple of days:

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Enrollment for new students...

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Kirbyville School District will hold enrollment for students who are new to the Kirbyville district on Thursday, August 5 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, 2010. Students enrolling in first grade must turn 6 by August 1, 2010. 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, 2010. 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 2.

Splash into Summer Reading

2010-06-16T20:17:00.003-05:00

The Splash into Summer Reading Program is one of 400 programs across the nation that are registered with the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA). The NSLA recently announced that the program was the winner of a Wii console with 4 remotes.

All students in K-5 who complete the Splash Into Summer Reading Program will be in a drawing to win the console.

Click the link to see the official announcement.

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge

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Here is a fun reading activity for the summer! Click here to find out more.

Last call for the Raise a Reader Challenge!!!

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Tomorrow is the last day for the Raise a Reader School Challenge!!!
KES Families...Help us win $5,000 for our library by doing what we are already doing...reading at home. Register your child on our special page:
http://parents.com/reading/kirbyvilleelementaryschoolkirmo

And then record his or her reading minutes! You can go back and record previously read minutes back to March 8. Hurry! Tomorrow - May 31 is our last chance!

We currently have 46 readers who have read 19,770 minutes. This seems like a lot, but the winner is based on the number of minutes/January enrollment. I have no way of knowing how the other 1,200 schools in the challenge are doing.

Splash into Summer Reading

2010-05-30T13:40:00.004-05:00

The Splash into Summer Reading program has started for students who will be in kindergarten through fifth grade next school year. This is the seventh year of this exciting program to motivate students to read regularly over the summer to increase or maintain their reading levels!

Click here for all the specific information including sponsors and a promotional video!

Call the elementary office at 334-2757 with questions!

If you will be entering grades 6-8, here is an article that may be of interest to you regarding summer reading for this age group. It is written by Donnalyn Miller, a sixth grade teacher from Texas, otherwise known as "The Book Whisperer," for her gift of turning the most reluctant reader into a student who cannot put books down.

Summer School

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Kirbyville School District will offer summer school from June 2 through June 29 for incoming grades K-8. All classes will be held on the elementary campus. Don't miss out on the learning and fun! Plus, breakfast and lunch are offered free of charge for all students! It is not too late to sign up if you haven't already. Contact the elementary office at 334-2757 for enrollment information.

If you are already signed up for summer school, the first field trip for the elementary and middle school students is to Skate World in Branson. Don't forget to wear your socks!!!

Laura Hiebert-KRZK May Teacher of the Month

2010-05-28T10:54:00.003-05:00

Laura Hiebert, first grade teacher, was selected as the KRZK Teacher of the Month for May just before school closed for the 2009-10 year. Here is a link to the story, sponsors and photos on the Hometown News site: http://www.hometowndailynews.com/teacher_of_the_month.php

Congratuations to Mrs. Hiebert!!!

Tanger Outlet Center benefits Kirbyville Schools

2010-05-26T09:23:00.001-05:00

(Branson, MO, 5/25/10)….Before school lets out for summer, the Tanger Outlet Center in Branson is presenting a welcomed gift to several area schools. As part of Tanger’s 2009-2010 TangerBucks for Schools campaign, Tanger is making $1,000 donations with the goal of helping these local students and schools excel. Schools receiving donations include Branson Elementary West, Branson Intermediate, Hickory Hills, Kirbyville Elementary and Kirbyville Middle School.

“Nothing is more important in our community than giving our students the tools they need to reach their full potential,” stated Mr. Jamie Whiteis, Tanger General Manager. “Tanger is proud to help provide funds for materials and educational programs to help our schools and kids succeed.”

TangerBucks for Schools gave participating schools the opportunity to raise money with no strings attached. By being part of the TangerBucks program, these schools receive an equal share of proceeds from Tanger Coupon Books sold during the campaign period. Additionally, participating schools had the opportunity to raise even more money by hosting TangerBucks for Schools fundraising events during the school year. Nationally, schools across America are receiving more than $135,000 this year as part of the TangerBucks for Schools campaign.

“We appreciate the support that we receive from concerned local businesses like Tanger Outlets,” said Addie Gaines, Kirbyville Elementary Principal. “Tanger’s generous donation will be used in a variety of ways including character trait t-shirts for the students.”

The Tanger Outlet Center in Branson features 65 brand name and designer outlet stores. The Tanger center is located just off West Highway 76 on Tanger Blvd.

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., (NYSE:SKT), is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that presently operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 33 upscale outlet shopping centers in 22 states coast to coast, totaling approximately 10 million square feet leased to over 1,900 stores operated by 330 different brand name companies. More than 150 million shoppers visit Tanger Outlet Centers annually. For more information call 1-800-4 TANGER or visit the company’s web site at www.tangeroutlet.com.

WILD about Reading trip to the zoo...

2010-05-16T10:32:00.003-05:00

123 KES students met their reading goal and were invited to attend the WILD about Reading incentive field trip to the Dickerson Park Zoo. Kindergarten and first grade students had to read at least 100 books and second and third grade students had to read at least 2000 minutes. Several students exceeded this goal two, three and even five times! We are definitely a school of readers!

The start to the day was a little treacherous, but once we arrived at the zoo, the sun prevailed and the students had a great time observing and interacting with the animals. The following slide show will let you experience just a few of the sights and sounds of the day!

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Thank-you to all the parents who helped keep an eye on our elementary friends!