KIRKWOOD School DistrictA special publication of the Webster-Kirkwood Times 2013-14 Directory August 2013 INDEX District Calendars...................... 8-11 District Map....................................6 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). .................. 28 Financial Facts...............................31 kirkwoodschools.org Info. ............. 26 Non-Discrimination Statement......26 Phone Numbers..............................4 Preparing for the School Year..........5 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)..................26 School Board Meetings. ...................7 SSD Public Notice. .........................28 Sports Calendar....................... 14-16 Voluntary Transfer Program...........30 Winter Weather Information..........27 Keysor Elementary.........................20 Kirkwood Early Childhood Center...25 Kirkwood High........................ 12-13 Nipher Middle...............................18 North Glendale Elementary...........21 North Kirkwood Middle. ................19 Robinson Elementary.....................22 Tillman Elementary........................23 Westchester Elementary. ................24 VISTA Program............................. 17 INFORMATION SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION Board of Education..........................7 Welcome from Superintendent........3 organizations & services Golden Pass Program for Residents. ..............................13 KARSEA. .........................................30 Pay it Forward...............................29 Special Education Parent Advisory Council....................... 30 Volunteer & Community Mentor Programs.......................30 From left: Suvan Adhikari, Nigora Sharabidinova, Robinson Elementary 5th grade teacher Genie Hong, Samantha Harris and Joey Leible. Photo by Diana Linsley 2 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory Two options for the medical care you need Now open in the new Dierbergs Des Peres location, we’re here to treat your family’s minor illnesses and injuries. Our nurse practitioners offer medical care for ailments such as: • Sore throats • Coughs • Rashes • Ear infections Flu shots and sports physicals are also available. St. Luke’s Convenient Care can see you on a walk-in basis and also helps you stay healthy by offering wellness programs and screenings. Our current hours are: Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1080 Lindemann Road Des Peres, MO 63131 (314) 965-0576 close to home. Located in Kirkwood, we’re right in your neighborhood to treat your minor medical emergencies. Our nurse practitioners provide prompt, quality medical care for your family. We even have on-site X-rays to quickly diagnose your injuries, as well as lab services. Treatments offered include: • • • • • • Sprains & broken bones Cuts & scrapes Eye injuries Rashes & burns Animal & insect bites Cold & flu symptoms Flu shots and sports physicals are also available. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with special holiday hours. No appointment necessary. 455 South Kirkwood Road Woodbine Center Kirkwood, MO 63122 (314) 965-6871 stlukes-stl.com 3-2039 Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 3 welcome from the superintendent Dear Kirkwood School District Residents: Welcome to the Kirkwood School District. We are blessed to have a generous community that supports our work through projects such as this School Directory, which is produced in partnership with the Webster-Kirkwood Times and our local business community. Every community member is a true partner in the important job of educating our children. Our public schools belong to the whole community and we invite you to participate and to get involved. We take pride in knowing that every community member plays an important role in our district and we encourage you to volunteer at your neighborhood school, attend one of our many events including performances of our award winning fine arts programs or one of our many athletic events showcasing our talented students. If you are a senior citizen, please contact us about our “Golden Pass,” which allows you to attend most events free of charge. We are very proud of our tradition of excellence and high student achievement. This past year the Kirkwood School District was recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for scoring 137.5 points out of a possible 140 on Missouri’s new Annual Performance Report. The district has been named a Missouri “Distinction in Performance” Award winner each year since 2001. Kirkwood seniors graduating in 2012 had an average ACT composite test score of 23.9 which ranks among the top six in the state of Missouri. The U.S. News and World Report 2013 “Best High Schools” list ranked Kirkwood High School No. 3 in the State of Missouri. We invite you to visit the schools to see the many renovation projects and additions to our buildings that have been completed as part of the district’s master facilities plan. Thanks to the tremendous support of the community, the community passed Proposition 1, a $33 million no tax rate increase bond issue in 2010. The funds have been used to add kindergarten classrooms, new cafeterias and gyms, interior renovations and safety/traffic improvements to three of our five elementary buildings. Keysor, Robinson and North Glendale elementary schools have completed renovation of their old gymnasiums into new, modern media center/libraries. Keysor Elementary has recently completed, with the assistance of many community volunteers, an environmentally friendly, sustainable and fully accessible outdoor classroom/playground. New state of the art science classrooms have been added to our two middle school campuses. The new science classrooms will complement the Earl & Myrtle Walker Science Center that was constructed at Kirkwood High School in 2008. The School District will begin a K-12 iPad initiative in the Fall of 2013. Students will use iPads at school and at home as the District implements this innovative approach to maximize learning through technology. We look forward to the start of a new school year on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. The education of our children is our top priority and we invite you to join us as partners in this important task. Thank you! Sincerely, Tom Williams, Superintendent A Mel Bay best selling drum book author by Jim Ryan At Your Home or My Kirkwood Studio 35 years teaching • references www.druminstructor.net 314-821-5750 Jane McDaniel piano teacher Home Studio 767 elmwood Ave. St. Louis, mo 63122 314-324-3617 us on twitter: KirkwoodCity ConneCt… follow Share: Post photos and stories about Kirkwood on our Facebook page and on the Website: kirkwoodmo.org Share… City PLay: Find out about all the FUn stuff going on in your home town by subscribing PLay… to the Weekly Happenings e-newsletter. ConneCt: "Like" the City on Facebook: City of Kirkwood, Mo (Government) and We are Here to Help: • Stay Informed by reading Eye on Kirkwood in the Webster-Kirkwood Times (last Friday of the month) • Stay Connected by subscribing to Weekly Happenings, delivered directly to your email inbox ever Thursday: Send an email to
[email protected] to sign up. • Get The Rest Of The Story by reading the City blog, All Aboard, at allaboard.kirkwoodmo.org and checking out the latest news stories on the City Website at kirkwoodmo.org. Come Join the Conversation! 4 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory KSD Telephone Directory 2013-14 The Kirkwood School District phone and voice mail system is part of the overall technology network. Callers are asked to listen to a menu of options directing them to individual schools or district offices. Each classroom has a telephone and extension number. Parents can phone a classroom directly to hear homework assignments or to leave messages for the teacher. This directory includes the more frequently requested numbers. Please note, the designation “vm” refers to voice mail extensions that only allow the caller to hear or leave a message. DISTRICT OFFICE 314-213-6100 Fax: 314-984-0002 Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org Follow KSD on Facebook All area codes are (314) Adventure Club: Before & After Program at Elementary Schools Administered through KECC Debbie Fechter & Tim Barnes, Program Facilitators 213-6136 Alumni Association 213-6123 www.khsalumni.org Attendance Boundaries Diane Huwer, Executive Secretary 213-6100, Ext. 7814 Board of Education Meetings/Agendas Trudi Lewis, Executive Assistant 213-6100, Ext. 7801 Building and Grounds Jim Wall, Director 213-6100, Ext. 8501 Bus Transportation – VTS & Kirkwood Diane Huwer, Executive Secretary 213-6100, Ext. 7814 Business/Finance and Operations Office Mike Romay, CFO 213-6100, Ext. 7825 Community Relations and Development Office Ginger Cayce, Director 213-6100, Ext. 7851 Community Mentor Program Nelson Taylor, Coordinator 213-6100, Ext. 8403 Computer Services (Administrative) Debbie Martin, Coordinator 213-6100, Ext. 3905 Copy Center Jim Archey, Manager 213-6100, Ext. 7835 Curriculum and Instruction Office Chris Raeker, Assistant Superintendent 213-6100, Ext. 7812 Custodial Services Tammy Ireland, Day Manager Chris Barron, Night Supervisor 213-6100, Ext. 8502/8510 Early Childhood Education (KECC) Melissa Sandbothe, Principal 213-6100, Ext. 3635 Enrollment Statistics Diane Huwer, Executive Secretary 213-6100 Ext. 7814 Facility Use and Rental Tammy Ireland, Building, Field & Gym Rentals 213-6100, Ext. 8502 Dawn Rawlins, Building, Field & Gym Rentals 213-6100, Ext. 8510 Greg Booth, KHS Keating Ctr. Rental 213-6100, Ext. 1085 Food Services/Lunch Program Carl Nowicki, Chartwell’s Manager 213-6100, Ext. 8512/8513 Gifted Education (REACH) Kristy Kindwall, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7819 Golden Passes for Senior Citizens Community Relations & Development 213-6102 Human Resources Jeanette Tendai, Assistant Superintendent 213-6100, Ext. 7806 Fax: 213-6190 Human Resources – Benefits Marianne Ross, Manager 213-6100, Ext. 7809 KHS Athletic Office Corey Nesslage, Athletic Director 213-6100, Ext. 1311 KHS General Activities Line 213-6100, Ext. 1049 (vm) KSD Foundation 213-6123 www.kirkwoodfoundation.org Network/Technology Services Randy Friedline, Director 213-6100, Ext. 3939 OASIS (Older Adults Intergenerational Tutoring) Judy Kamper 213-6100, Ext. 7818 Parents As Teachers Melissa Sandbothe, KECC Principal 213-6100, Ext. 3640 Safety & Security Coordinator LeVaughn Smart 213-6100, Ext. 1400 Special Education Kristy Kindwall, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7819 SSD Parent Advisory Council Reps TBD, 213-6100, Ext. 7819 Special Programs Office Kristy Kindwall, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7819 Student Services Shirleas Washington, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7814 Student Transcripts (less than 10 years since graduation) 213-6100, Ext. 1140 (10 or more years since graduation) 213-6100, Ext. 7814 Student Work Permits (under age 16) KHS Guidance Department 213-6100, Ext. 1047/1048 Superintendent’s Office Thomas Williams, Superintendent of Schools 213-6100, Ext. 7801 Vista Julie Redington, Principal 213-6100, Ext. 3760 For individual schools, see phone listings on school pages following. equipping children with the building blocks for lifetime success recognized as one of the most cost-effective and successful programs for preschool children in the nation a comprehensive child development program for income eligible families with children 3 to 5 years old ywca st. louis head start/early head start see the benefits, enroll your child today! visit www.ywcastlouis.org inclusive disability services Tina Meyers 314.420.2515
[email protected] 314.997.7600 transportation available on a limited basis Educare Center • 1101 Milwaukee, 63122 • 314.821.4470 Lemay Center • 320 East Ripa, 63125 • 314.544.8383 Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 5 PREPARING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT All students new to the Kirkwood School District enroll at their individual schools. If you do not know which school your child will attend, please call the Office of Student Services at 314-213-6105. New students will be asked to furnish the following items at the time of enrollment: official copy of birth certificate, Social Security number, a completed physical examination form with immunization record, and two documents showing proof of residency in the school district. Proof of residency documents include utility bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, and personal property tax receipt. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT New elementary students enroll through their home school office. Parents/guardians should phone their child’s school for an appointment. Incoming kindergartners must be five years old before Aug. 1, 2013, in order to enter school in the fall. NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT New students attending Nipher Middle School may enroll by contacting the school office at 314-213-6180. All incoming sixth-graders are invited to the Nipher Orientation held at the school on Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All currently enrolled seventh and eighth graders are invited to attend one of two registration days: Aug 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or Aug 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT New students attending North Kirkwood Middle School (NKMS) may enroll by contacting the school office at 314-213-6100, ext. 7303. All currently enrolled NKMS students in grades 6-8 are invited to attend one of two orientation days: Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Aug. 13, noon to 7 p.m. On Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. there is a 6th Grade Only Parent Open House. KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT All new and returning Kirkwood High School (KHS) students must register for classes before school begins. If you are new to KHS and have not yet enrolled, please call the guidance office at 314-213-6118 to schedule an appointment. Parents/guardians of new students are asked to attend registration with their students. KHS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY All ninth-grade students are expected to attend KHS Freshman Day on Aug. 19, 7:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students will follow their class schedules and attend sessions to learn more about KHS academic requirements, behavior expectations, and extracurricular clubs and activities. Bus transportation will be provided for students participating in the Voluntary Transfer Program and for eligible resident students. Ninth-grade students will receive additional information on Freshman Day from their grade level principal in early August. Parents/guardians of ninth-graders are invited to attend the first part of this morning. KHS ORIENTATION DAY FOR NEW STUDENTS GRADES 10-12 New students entering KHS grades 10-12, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to the first part of the morning session of the KHS Freshman Orientation Day on Aug. 19. A letter will be sent to these students in early August describing the agenda pertaining to them. IMMUNIZATION Missouri legislation requires every student to have documented evidence of immunizations meeting all state requirements on file at their school. No student will be allowed to begin school on Aug. 20 unless all immunizations are up-to-date and documented. Parents who have questions concerning immunization requirements may call the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105. BUS TRANSPORTATION To be eligible for free bus transportation to and from school, a student must live one mile or more from an elementary school, 1-1/2 miles or more from middle school, or two miles or more from the high school. Students who do not qualify for free transportation may purchase a pass for $487 for the school year if space is available on an existing route. First Student, Inc., 544 Clark in Kirkwood, has computerized all bus routes for eligible students living in the Kirkwood School District. Information regarding bus transportation was mailed directly to students’ homes in August. If you did not receive transportation information, or have questions, please call First Student at 314-965-6130, or the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105. Students who participate in the Voluntary Transfer Program should contact Diane Huwer in the Office of Student Services, 314-2136105, with questions regarding transportation from the City of St. Louis. SCHOOL LUNCH & BREAKFAST PROGRAM The district’s school lunch and breakfast program provides students with well-balanced meals that meet state and federal guidelines. Prices are kept as reasonable as possible. Lunch Prices for 2013-14: Elementary Students: $2.55 Middle and High School Students: $2.70 Adults: $3.15 Breakfast Prices for 2013-14: Students: $1.80 Adults: $2.20 Family income criteria are calculated annually by the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs of the federal government for a reduced-price meal program. All children in district schools receive an application in the fall. Families with children who qualify for the reduced-price program are notified by their schools. Applications are available in all principals’ offices and can be made or changed at any time during the school year if an eligible family experiences an increase in family size or reduction in income. Accepting New Patients! 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Sappington Road 2. Dept. of Buildings & Grounds 200 Thomas Ave. 7. North Glendale Elementary School 2. Westchester Elementary 1 School 1416 Woodgate Ave. 3. Hough Community Learning 765 N. Sappington Road Center – Kirkwood Early Childhood 8. North Kirkwood Middle Center (KECC) School 100 N. Sappington Road 11287 Manchester Road 4. Keysor Elementary School 725 N. Geyer Road 9. Robinson Elementary School 803 Couch Ave. BERRY H UG ER TY FE RR Y PEEKE WOODLAWN 10 4 5 7 GLENDALE Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 7 kirkwood board of education 2013-14 E.J. Miller President Scott Anderson Vice President Andy Stewart Secretary Darnel Frost Director Marie Kelly Director Sara King Director Scott Stream Director ABOUT THE SCHOOL BOARD The Kirkwood School District Board of Education, the teaching and support staffs, parents and community share responsibility for creating successful schools. As elected representatives, the seven-member Board of Education serves as the governing body for the community’s public school system. The school board sets district policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual budget, and determines the tax rate. Community participation at board meetings is encouraged, and a forum for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting. The annual school board election is held in April. Board members serve three-year, overlapping terms with two or three members elected each year. School board members, who receive no salary, are committed and concerned citizens who devote countless hours working on behalf of children and the educational interests of Kirkwood School District residents. SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS School board meetings are generally held the first and third Monday of each month during the school year and monthly during the summer. Meetings are held in the conference room of the district’s Administrative Services Center, 11289 Manchester Rd. at 7 p.m. District residents are encouraged to attend and may share their views with the board during time allotted at the beginning of regular meetings. Residents may also express their views by writing to the Kirkwood Board of Education 11289 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood 63122-1197. Board members can also be reached through e-mail on the district’s web site: www.kirkwoodschools.org. Copies of materials submitted will be provided to all board members. 2013-14 School Board Meetings July 15 Aug. 19 Sept. 9 *Plan/Work Session Sept. 16 Tax Rate Hearing Sept. 23 Oct. 14 Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Dec. 2 *Plan/Work Session Dec. 9 2014 Board Meetings Jan. 21 (Tues.) Feb. 3 Feb. 18 (Tues.) 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August 19 KHS Freshman Day 20 First Day of School 30 Early Dismissal september 2 Labor Day – District Closed 9 Board Plan/Work Session 7 pm 23 Board Meeting 7 pm october 14 Board Meeting 7 pm 18 End of 1st Quarter 21 Records Day – No School for Students 31 Staff Development Day – Early Dismissal november 1 Parent/teacher conferences – no school for students 4 Board Meeting 7 pm 18 Board Meeting 7 pm 27 No School for Students 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess – District Closed december 2 Board Plan/Work Session 7 pm 9 Board Meeting 7 pm 20 End of 2nd Quarter 23-31 Winter Recess – District Closed january 1-2 Winter Recess – District Closed 3 Records Day – No School for Students 6 School Resumes 17 Staff Development Day – Early Dismissal 20 Martin Luther King Day – District Closed 21 Board Meeting 7 pm february 3 Board Meeting 7 pm 14 staff development day – no school for students 17 Presidents Day – District Closed 18 Board Meeting 7 pm march 3 Board Plan/Work Session 7 pm 10 Board Meeting 7 pm 13 End of 3rd Quarter – Early Dismissal 14 no school for students 17-21 Spring Recess – District Closed 24 School Resumes april 7 Board Meeting 7 pm 8 School Board Election 11 Staff Development Day – Early Dismissal 21 Board Meeting 7 pm 25 parent teacher conferences – no school for students may 5 19 26 29 June 9 16 Board Meeting 7 pm Board Meeting 7 pm Memorial Day – District Closed Last Day of School for Students Board Plan/Work Session Board Meeting 7 pm 7 pm 25 Tacky Day & Hall Decorating 26 Red & White Spirit Day 27 no school for students Chili Cook-Off 5:30-8 pm Pep Rally & Bonfire 7 pm 28-29 thanksgiving recess – district closed 28 Turkey Day Football Game 12 pm december 5-8 Blackbox Show 7 pm 10 Bandemonium Concert 7 pm 11 Winter Choral Concert 7 pm 12 KHS Orchestra Concert 7 pm 17 Full Day – Exam Day 18-20 Exams 1/2 Days 20 End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter 23-31 winter recess – district closed january 1-2 winter recess – district closed 3 records day – no school for students 6 School Resumes 8 Performing Arts Staff Meeting 9 Freshman Parents’ Coffee 7 pm 13 Junior Parents’ Coffee 7 pm 16 Sophomore Parents’ Coffee 7 pm 17 Early Dismissal 18 Best of Broadway/A Taste of Jazz 7 pm 20 martin luther king day – district closed 22 NHS Blood Drive 23 Senior Parents’ Coffee 7 pm 25 Hatchert Hop 8-11 pm 30-31 Fr/So Blackbox Show 7 pm february 2 9th & 10th Grades Blackbox Production 2-4 pm 6 PTO Meeting 7 pm 8 Trivia Night 7 pm 12 Performing Arts Staff Meeting 14 staff development day – no school for students 17 presidents’ day – district closed 18 Festival of Bands 7:30 pm 19 BACC Academic Achievement Celebration Festival of Strings 7:30 pm 20 Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band/Concert Band 7 pm march 1 District Science Fair 9 am - 1pm 5 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:15-7:15 pm 7-9 KHS Choir Tour 9 AIM Band Concert 3 pm 11 In Voice (Freshman Choirs) 7 pm 12 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:15-7:15 pm 13 Early Dismissal End of 3rd Quarter 14 no school for students 17-21 spring recess – district closed 24 School Resumes april 2 Performing Arts Staff Meeting 3 PTO Meeting 7 pm 9 KHS Musical Creature Feature 12 pm 10-12 KHS Musical 7 pm 11 Early Dismissal 18 Senior Skip Day 22 Sophomore Career Symposium 23 Vocal Jazz NKMS Choir Concert 7 pm 24 Vocal Jazz Spring Concert 7 pm 25 no school for students 26 Junior/Senior Prom 28 Gold K Ceremony 7 pm may 3 State Music Festival in Columbia 5-9 Advanced Placement Exams 5 Concert Band/Sym Band/Wind Ensemble Concert 7 pm 7 NI Orchestra & Choir NK Band @ KHS Performing Arts Staff Meeting 8 Symphonic & Concert Orchestra Concert 7 pm 9 Senior Finals (1 & 5) 12-15 Advanced Placement Exams 12 Senior Finals (6 & 7) Spring Choral Final Concert 7 pm 13 Award Ceremony 7 pm Senior Finals (3 & 4) 14 All-District Elementary Instrumental Concert @ KHS 7:30 pm Last Day for Seniors Senior Finals (period 2) 15 KHS Jazz Festival Concert 7 pm 16 Baccalaureate 17 Graduation @ Chaifetz Arena 7 pm 23 Full Day Underclassmen Finals Begin (exam 2) 26 memorial day – district Closed 27-29 Underclassmen Finals – 1/2 Days 29 Last Day for Students End of 2nd Semester 30 Teacher Work Day Kirkwood High School August 19 KHS Freshman Day 20 First Day of School Senior Breakfast 7 am 22 Activities Fair 5:30-6:30 pm KHS Pep Rally 6:30 pm 29 PTO Open House 7 pm 30 Early Dismissal september 20 labor day – district closed 4 Underclassmen Pictures 5 PTO Meeting 7 pm 9 Hearing & Vision Screening 16 Junior Parents’ Coffee 7 pm 19 Sophomore Parents’ Coffee 7pm 23 Freshman Parents’ Coffee 7pm 26 Senior Parents’ Coffee 7 pm 30 College Speaker Night 6 pm october 2 Performing Arts Staff Meeting Senior Panoramic Picture taken 3 7th & 8th Grade Information Night – Introducing KHS 7 pm 8 PTO Tour of KHS 9 am 9 KYS Blood Drive 10-12 Fall Play 7 pm 13 KHS Fall Play Strike 15 Fall Choral Concert 7 pm 16 PSAT Testing 17 KHS Talent Show 7 pm 18 End of 1st Quarter 21 records day – no school for students College Fair Night @ Meramec 6 pm 23 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4-7:30 pm 30 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4-7:30 pm 31 Early Dismissal Yearbook Club Photo Day november 1 parent/teacher conferences – no school for students 2 Friendship Dance @ WG HS 8-11pm 4 Autumn Premier Concert 7 pm 5 Festival of Choirs 7 pm 7 NHS Induction 7 pm 11 Veteran’s Day Programs 13 PLAN Testing 14 Vocal Jazz Sneak Preview Concert 7 pm 21 PTO Meeting 7 pm Nipher middle school August 20 First Day of School 28 6th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 pm 30 Early Dismissal september 2 Labor Day – District Closed 3 Picture Day 4 7th & 8th Grade Curriculum 6:30 pm 10-12 6S Camp 11 PTO Meeting 17-19 6N Camp 27 7th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening See and Search ALL Homes Listed LUNCH & DINNER 7 Days a Week Bring the Family! 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Jefferson Ave. • 314-966-2001 Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 9 district calendars 2013-14 october 3 KHS Information Night – 7th & 8th Grade 7 pm 9 6th Grade Parent Coffee 7 pm 18 End of 1st Quarter 21 Records Day – No School for Students 24 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8 pm 30 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8 pm 31 Early Dismissal november 1 Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School for Students 5 Festival of Choirs @ KHS 7 pm 20-22 Book Fair 20 PTO Meeting – Nipher Library 7 pm 21-22 Fall Play 7 pm 26 Turkey Trot 27 No School for STudents 28 Thanksgiving Recess – District Closed december 4 Bandemonium (8th Grade Band) @ KHS 7 pm 5 Winter Mixer 2:15-4 pm 11 Choir/Orchestra Concert 7 pm 17 Nipher Band Concert @ KHS 7 pm 20 End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter 23-31 Winter Recess – District Closed january 1-2 Winter Recess – District Closed 3 REcords Day – No School for students 6 School Resumes 15 8th Grade Parents’ Coffee 7 pm 17 Early Dismissal 20 Martin Luther King Day – District Closed 23 Father/Grandfather Breakfast 29 7th Grade Parents’ Coffee 7 pm february 6 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8 pm 12 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8 pm 14 Staff Development Day – No School for Students 17 Presidents’ Day – District Closed 18 Festival of Bands @ KHS 7:30 pm 19 Festival of Strings @ KHS 7:30 pm 26 PTO Meeting – Nipher Library 7 pm march 6-7 Nipher Spring Musical 13 Early Dismissal – End of 3rd Quarter 14 No School for Students 17-21 Spring Recess – District Closed 24 School Resumes april 9 PTO Meeting – Nipher Library 7 pm 10 Variety Show – North Gym 6:30 pm 11 Early Dismissal Variety Show Day Performances 21-May 1 • MAP Testing Window 25 30 may 1 7 9 15 21 26 27 29 30 No School for STudents Gold K Ceremony @ KHS 7 pm Spring Fling 2:15-4 pm Choir/Orchestra Concert 7 pm 8th Grade Dance 6-8 pm Movin’ on Up Day Band Concert @ KHS 7 pm Memorial Day – District Closed 8th Grade Celebration @ KHS 7 pm Last Day for Students Six Flags (8th Grade) Teacher Work Day january 1-2 Winter Recess – District Closed 3 REcords Day – No School for students 6 School Resumes 8 8th Grade Parent Night 7 pm 15 PTO Meeting 7 pm 17 7th Grade Blood Drive Early Dismissal Parent/Grandparent Lunch 11:30 a.m. 20 Martin Luther King Day – District Closed february 7 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8:30 pm Winter Dance 6:30-8:30 pm 14 Staff Development Day – No School for Students 17 Presidents’ day – district closed 18 Festival of Bands @ KHS 7:30 pm 19 Festival of Strings @ KHS 7:30 pm 19 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8 pm march 5 PTO Meeting 7 pm 6-8 Spring Play 7 pm 12 Student/Staff Basketball Game 2 pm 13 Early Dismissal End of the 3rd Quarter 14 No school for students 17-21 Spring recess – district closed april 2 5th Grade Parent Meeting 7 pm 11 Early Dismissal 16 PTO Meeting 7 pm 23 Choir Concert 7 pm 25 no school 29 Gold N Ceremony 7 pm 30 Orchestra Concert 7 pm may 1 8th Grade Picture 2:30 pm 2 7th Grade Wellness Day 7 Band Concert 7 pm 9 8th Grade Dance 7-9 pm 14 PTO Meeting 7 pm 15 Movin’ in the Middle 20 Student/Staff Softball Game 26 memorial day – district closed 28 Middle School Celebration 7 pm 29 Last Day of School for Students 30 Teacher Work Day october 4 Fun Run 10 Keysor Club Store Time 11 MADCO Beings 18 End of 1st Quarter 24 MADCO Performance 28-29 Spiders! Family Night 31 Early Dismissal Halloween Parties november 1 Parent teacher conferences – no school for students 6 Festival of Choirs @ KHS 7 pm 8 First Friday UNITE 22 UNITE Field Trips 26 Keysor Pride Assembly 27 no school for students 28-29 Thanksgiving recess – district closed december 6 First Friday UNITE 10 1st & 2nd Grade Performance 11 Skating Begins in PE 13 Keysor Club Story Time 17 Elementary Band Open House Family/Alumni Skate Party 20 End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Winter Parties 23-31 winter recess - district closed january 1-2 winter recess - district closed 3 records day – no school for students 10 First Friday 14 Keysor Music & Movement 17 Early Dismissal 20 martin luther king day – district closed 22 Parent/Teacher Conf. 30 Parent/Teacher Conf. February 1 Fun Fair 6 Keysor Club Story Time 13 Valentine Parties 14 staff development day – no school for students 17 presidents’ day – district closed 21 UNITe 25 Speed Stacking Tournament march 13 Early Dismissal End of 3rd Quarter 14 no school for students 17-21 spring recess – district closed april 11 Early Dismissal 18 Keysor Club Story Time may 1 Keysor Family Picnic 2 Fun Run 6 Keysor Club Music & Movement North Kirkwood middle school August 20 First Day of School 21 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm 28 Open House 7th/8th Parents 7 pm 30 Early Dismissal september 2 Labor Day – District Closed 3 Picture Day 18 PTO Meeting 7 pm 20 PTO Football Tailgating 5 pm 26 VTS Conferences @ Carpenter Branch Library 6:30-7:30 pm october 1-3 6West Adventure Camp 3 Introducing KHS for 7th & 8th Graders @ KHS 8-10 6East Adventure Camp 11 Harvest Dance 15 Picture Retake Day 16 PTO Meeting 7 pm 17-19 Fall Play 7 pm 18 End of 1st Quarter 21 Records Day – No School 24 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8 pm 28-30 Scholastic Book Fair 30 Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8 pm 31 Early Dismissal november 1 Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School for STudents PTO Trivia Night 7 pm 1 Scholastic Book Fair – A.M. ONLY 5 Festival of Choirs @ KHS 7 pm 6 Turkey Trot 3:05 pm 20 PTO Meeting 7 pm 26 Talent Show 27 No School for STudents 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess – District Closed december 4 Choir/Orchestra Concert 7 pm 18 Band Concert @ KHS 7 pm 20 End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter 23-31 Winter Recess – District Closed keysor elementary August 20 First Day of School 27 Parent Information Night 6:15-8 pm 30 Early Dismissal september 2 Labor Day - district closed 9-14 Scholastic Book Fair 11 Parent Teacher Conf. 16-19 Scholastic Book Fair 19 Parent Teacher Conf. Deb Lavender, Physical Therapist 11247 Manchester Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122 314-821-6006 10 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory district calendars 2013-14 16 26 28 29 30 UNITE Assembly Memorial Day – district closed Keysor Pride Assembly Last Day of School for Students Teacher Work Day North glendale elementary August 20 First Day of School 26 Instrumental Music Parent Info Meeting @ KHS 6:30 pm 27 3rd Grade Curriculum Night 6 pm 28 4th Grade Curriculum Night 6 pm 5th Grade Curriculum Night 6:45 pm 29 1st Grade Curriculum Night 6 pm 2nd Grade Curriculum Night 6:45 pm 30 Early Dismissal september 2 labor day – district closed 3 PTO Meeting 7 pm 6 Instrumental Music Classes Begin 11 K-5th Grade & REACH Intake Conferences 4:30-8 pm 19 K-5th Grade & REACH Intake Conferences 4:30-8 pm 27 Hearing Screening october 3 Fall Picture Day 8 PTO Meeting 7 pm 18 End of 1st Quarter 21 records day – no school for students 25 PTO Trunk or Treat 31 Early Dismissal Halloween Activities/Parade/Parties november 1 Parent/Teacher Conferences – No school for students 2-6 Instrumental Music Open House Week 4-6 PTO Book Fair 5 Festival of Choirs @ KHS 7 pm PTO Meeting 7 pm 14 Turkey Trot 2:30 pm 27 KSDF Chili Cook-Off 5:30 pm no school for students 28-29 thanksgiving recess – district closed december 3 PTO Meeting 7 pm 20 Class Parties 2:30 pm End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter 23-31 winter recess – district closed january 1-2 winter recess – district closed 3 records day – no school for students 6 13-14 Kindergarten Registration Open School Resumes 7 PTO Meeting 7 pm 17 Early Dismissal 20 martin luther king day – district closed 22 K-5th Grade & REACH Intake Conferences 4:30-8 pm 30 K-5th Grade & REACH Intake Conferences 4:30-8 pm february 4 PTO Meeting 7 pm 13 Valentine’s Day Class Parties 2:30 pm 14 staff development day – no school for students 17 presidents’ day – district closed 18 Festival of Bands @ KHS 7:30 pm 19 Festival of Strings @ KHS 7:30 pm 22 PTO School Dance march 1 Kirkwood SciFest 4 PTO Meeting 7 pm 13 Early Dismissal End of 3rd Quarter 14 no school for students 17-21 spring recess – district closed 24 School Resumes 31 MAP Testing Window Grades 3-5 april 1 PTO Meeting 7 pm 5 Read Right & Run Marathon @ Forest Park 8 am 11 Early Dismissal 25 no school 29 PTO Plant Sale 3-6 pm may 5 PTO Magic House Night 6-8 pm 6 PTO Meeting 7 pm 14 All District Elementary Instrumental Concert @ KHS 7:30 pm 22 5th Grade Farewell @ Nipher 7 pm 26 memorial day – district Closed 28 Field Day 9-11 am 29 Last Day for Students Talent Show 9-11 am 30 Teacher Work Day 27 no school for students 28-29 thanksgiving recess – district closed december 20 End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter 23-31 winter recess – district closed january 1-2 winter recess – district closed 3 records day – no school for students 17 Early Dismissal 20 martin luther king day – district closed february 14 staff development day – no school for students 17 presidents’ day – district closed march 13 Early Dismissal End of 3rd Quarter 14 no school for students 17-21 spring recess – district closed april 11 Early Dismissal may 26 memorial day – district Closed 29 Last Day for Students 30 Teacher Work Day tillman elementary August 20 First Day of School 23 PTO Coffee 8:30-9:30 am 26 Instrumental Music Parent Meeting @ KHS 6:30 pm 27 Grades 1-5 Parent Informational Meeting 6:30-8 pm 30 Early Dismissal september 20 labor day – district closed 10 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm 11 Tillman Book Fair 8:30 am - 8:30 pm K-5 Intake Conferences 4:30-8 pm 14 K-5 Intake Conferences 4:30-8:30 pm 19 Tillman Book Fair 8:30 am - 8:30 pm october 3 Fall Picture Day 4 Fallapalooza 6 pm 8 McTeacher Night @ McDonalds 15 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm 18 End of 1st Quarter 31 Early Dismissal Halloween Parade and Parties november 1 parent/teacher conferences – no school for students 5 Festival of Choirs @ KHS 7 pm 6 Picture Retake Day 11 Veterans Day Assembly 19 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm robinson elementary August 20 First Day of School 1st Day Coffee & Donuts 8-9:30 am 26 Instrumental Music Parent Meeting 6:30 pm 30 Early Dismissal september 20 labor day – district closed 5 Back-to-School Night 6 Instrumental Music Begins october 18 End of 1st Quarter 31 Early Dismissal november 1 parent/teacher conferences – no school for students 27 no school for students 28-29 thanksgiving recess – district closed december 10 5th Grade Musical 7:30 pm 20 End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter 20 Celebration of Traditions 23-31 winter recess – district closed january 1-2 winter recess – district closed 3 records day – no school for students 6 School Resumes 14 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm 17 Early Dismissal 20 martin luther king day – district closed 22 Tillman Book Fair 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8:30 pm 30 Tillman Book Fair 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:30-8:30 pm 31 Tillman Movie Night february 11 PTO Lunch 12 pm 13 Tillman Night @ Magic House Valentine Parties 14 staff development day – no school for students 17 presidents’ day – district closed Festival of Bands Grades 4-5 7:30 pm 25 Fine Arts Festival march 1 SciFest @ KHS 6 Spring Pictures 7 PTO Trivia Night 7 pm 11 2nd Grade Music Performance 7 pm 13 Early Dismissal End of 3rd Quarter 14 no school for students 17-21 spring recess – district closed 24 School Resumes april 11 Early Dismissal 15 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm 21-24 Healthy Kids Week 24 Healthy Kids Family Night 25 no school may 1 Volunteer Breakfast 8:30-9:30 am 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week 13 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm 14 All District Elementary Instrumental Music Concert @ KHS 7:30 pm 20 Grade 5th Celebration 6:30 pm 26 memorial day – district Closed 27 Grade 5 Fun Day 28 Move Up Day 29 Field Day and All-School Picnic Last Day for Students 30 Teacher Work Day RESTAURANT • BAR • SUNDAY BRUNCH BANQUETS • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CATERING 101 W. 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Central • 314-727-1908 cjmuggs.com Webster Groves Clayton Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 11 district calendars 2013-14 westchester elementary August 20 First Day of School 22 Curriculum Night Gr.1 6-6:35 pm Curriculum Night Gr.2 6:40-7:10 pm Curriculum Night Gr.3 7:15-7:45 pm 26 Elementary Instrumental Music Parent Info Meeting 6:30 pm 27 Curriculum Night Gr.4 6-6:35 pm Curriculum Night Health 6:40-7:10 pm Curriculum Night Gr.5 7:15-7:45 pm 28 Innisbrook Sale Begins 30 Early Dismissal september 20 labor day – district closed 3 PTO Meeting 7 pm 6 Instrumental Music Begins 7:30 am 18 Student Picture Day 24 Book Fair/Ice Cream Social 6-8 pm october 1 4th Grade Jefferson City Field Trip 8 PTO Meeting 7 pm 11 Family Fun Night/Fall Festival 7 pm 18 End of 1st Quarter 31 Early Dismissal Halloween Parade and Parties november 1 parent/teacher conferences – no school for students 5 Festival of Choirs @ KHS 7 pm 12 PTO Meeting 7 pm 27 no school for students 28-29 thanksgiving recess – district closed december 2 Instrumental Music Open House Week 3-4 Holiday Boutique for WE Cares 6 Student Lock-In 6-8:30 pm 20 End of 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Winter Parties 2:45 pm 23-31 winter recess – district closed january 1-2 winter recess – district closed 3 records day – no school for students 14 PTO Meeting 7 pm 17 Early Dismissal 20 martin luther king day – district closed february 11 PTO Meeting 7 pm 13 Valentine Parties 2:45 pm 14 staff development day – no school for students 17 presidents’ day – district closed 18 Festival of Bands @ KHS 7:30 pm 19 Festival of Strings @ KHS 7:30 pm march 1 SciFest @ KHS 11 Book Fair, Pancake Supper, Family Fitness Walk 4-8 pm 13 Early Dismissal End of 3rd Quarter 14 no school for students 17-21 spring recess – district closed april 8 PTO Meeting 7 pm 11 Early Dismissal may 13 PTO Salad Supper 14 All-District Elementary Instrumental Concert @ KHS 7:30 pm 16 PTO Family Picnic @ KWD Park 5:30 pm 26 memorial day – district Closed 29 Last Day for Students 30 Teacher Work Day PERFORMING ARTS SCHEDULE Oct. 10-13 Oct. 15 Nov. 4 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Jan. 18 Feb. 20 March 11 April 10-12 April 24 May 5 May 8 May 12 May 15 KHS Fall Play Fall Choral Concert Autumn Premier Concert Bandemonium Concert Winter Choral Concert KHS Orchestras Concert Best of Broadway/A Taste of Jazz Wind Ensemble/Concert Band In Voice Concert – Freshman Choirs KHS Musical Vocal Jazz Spring Concert Concert Band/Sym Band/Wind Ens. Concert Symphonic & Orchestra Concert Spring Choral Finale Concert KHS Jazz Festival Concert 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm All events are in the Keating Theatre. Further information regarding Performing Arts can be found on the website: http://tinyurl.com/khsarts Dedicated to Delivering Compassionate Care Des Peres Hospital is proud of the difference our dedicated staff make in the lives of patients, families and our community. Des Peres Hospital is an acute care hospital that has been serving the health care needs of St. Louis County since 1974. We are conveniently located at the intersection of Dougherty Ferry Road and Interstate I-270. Des Peres Hospital provides quality medical and surgical services, including 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, weight loss surgery (bariatrics), cardiology and geriatrics. We deliver care with a personal touch, because we’re just the right size to put you first. For a Physician Referral 1-888-457-5203 Like us on Facebook www.despereshospital.com • 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63122 • 314-966-9100 12 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Dr. Michael Havener Principal Mike Wade Associate Principal, Grade 12 School Information Address: 801 W. Essex Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6110 314-984-4412 (Fax) Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org School Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Early dismissal on five Curriculum Development Days contacts Executive Secretary: Jackie Ravenscraft Grade 9 Secretary: Judy Layman Grade 10 Secretary: Donna Wrubel Grade 11 Secretary: Julie Constant Grade 12 Secretary: Ann Krisman Professional Development/ Supervision Secretary: Stacy Denton Athletic Office Secretary: Jamie Keene Nurses: Linda McKeon, R.N. & Julie Tadros, R.N. PTO Co-Presidents: Jennifer McCoy & Casey Makenzie PTO Meetings: Quarterly KHS Mothers Club Co-Presidents: Suzie Faulhaber & Leslie Morse Counselors: Rachel Cosic: Grade 9 Joe Fisch: Grade 10 Kim Sweesy: Grade 11 Amber Lutz: Grade 12 College Counselors: Emily Berty: A-L Abby Peterson: M-Z About Kirkwood HIGH Grades: 9-12 2012-13 Enrollment: 1,712 Present School Built: 1955 Assistant Principal, Grade 9 Michael Gavin Assistant Principal, Grade 10 Jeff Townsend Assistant Principal, Grade 11 Romona Miller Assistant Principal, Office of Professional Development & Supervision Sherri Kulpa Corey Nesslage Athletic Director Asst. Athletic Director Brad Sutterer Animal-focused enrichment ment and entertainment for students of all ages. Pet lovers of all ages can get up close and personal with barnyard animals and watch exciting canine performances at the Visitor’s Center, or enjoy some of the nation’s most st prestigious dog and cat shows at the Purina Event Center. . Petting arena for baby animals | Wagon rides | Cow-milking ng demonstrations Save the Date Kirkwood Foundation’s Chili Bowl: • Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5:30–8 p.m. for upcoming events to benefit all Kirkwood Schools Turkey Day Game • Thursday, Nov. 28, @ Noon (Kirkwood Lyons Stadium) Admission is FREE. Call (314) 982-3232 for reservations. Just 10 minutes west of Six Flags on I-44. Find us on Facebook. www.PurinaFarms.com Kirkwood School District Foundation’s Spring Fling • Friday, May 2 @ Greenbriar Hills Country Club Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times School History: Kirkwood High School (KHS) has a long, rich history that dates back to the founding of the Kirkwood School District in 1865. High school and elementary students attended school together in a temporary building, which opened in the fall of 1866, and later in the Jefferson Avenue School, the district’s first formal school built in 1869. African-American students attended the Booker T. Washington School, which opened in 1869 on Adams near Geyer Road. In 1888, the district built the Adams Avenue School next to the Jefferson School and offered a two-year high school program for students completing the elementary grades. In 1896, Kirkwood offered the first four-year high school program in St. Louis County; 10 students were members of the first graduating class in the spring of 1897. In 1922, a new high school was built on Kirkwood Road, now home to Nipher Middle School. The present Kirkwood High School on Essex Avenue was built in 1955 on a 47-acre campus. Both white and African-American students were enrolled to attend high school together for the first time. The campus includes the Thomas N. Keating Performance Center, a fine arts complex that features an 821-seat theatre; band, art and vocal music classrooms; and the privately funded Walker Commons. The campus also includes the Earl and Myrtle Walker Science Center, a state-of-the-art science facility that was dedicated in 2007. In addition to taxpayer support of the 2005 bond issue to fund the new science center, private donors contributed to equipping the science classrooms through the “Pioneering the Advancement of Science” campaign conducted by the Kirkwood School District Foundation. A new physical education and sports center was completed in fall 2008. The center features two competitive gyms (Denver Miller Gym and the David Holley Assembly Hall), the David Damerall Fitness Center, a dance studio, health classrooms, wrestling room and staff offices. With support from citizens and private donors through the Kirkwood School District Foundation, a new track and synthetic turf were installed in KHS Lyons Stadium and ready for school and community use in October 2010. In spring 2012, the new track was dedicated as the Alvin Miller Track in honor of the 1983 KHS graduate, who is regarded as the best athlete in school history. Miller, who was named a National High School Track and Field All-American and Hertz No. 1 Performing Athlete of Missouri, continues to be a leader in the community and a mentor to student athletes. KHS welcomes the incoming Class of 2016 to an exciting learning community of committed students and staff. Go Pioneers! 13 PROGRAMS Freshman Opening Day: Aug. 19, 7:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. PTO Open House: Aug. 29, 7 p.m. Senior Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Junior Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Sophomore Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Freshman Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 23, 7 p.m. registration All Kirkwood High School students, whether new or returning, must register for classes before school begins. Please call the guidance office at 314-213-6118 to schedule an appointment to register. Students receive their schedules in early August if they have returned the registration forms, which are distributed in April. KHS INFO Mascot: KHS Pioneers Colors: Red and White First Graduating Class: 1897, 10 students KHS Class of 2013: 426 Valedictorian: Alexandra Jones Salutatorian: Mary Hilleren 2013 National Merit Finalists: 4 2013 National Merit Commended Students: 7 2013 National Achievement Finalist: 1 Pioneer sports schedule info Kirkwood High School sports information and schedules can be found on the website: www.pioneerathletics.org. 2013-2014 Athletic Event Admission Prices STADIUM EVENTS Varsity Football – $5 Track Meets – $3 Varsity Soccer – $3 FRESH/JV Double Header Football – $3 Indoor Events JV/VAR Basketball – $3 JV/VAR Wrestling – $3 JV/VAR Volleyball – $3 Guidelines • Admission prices listed are for KHS regular season/hosted events ONLY. • KHS tournament prices may vary. • Conference tournaments/events and MSHSAA events admission prices may vary. • Children under 6 are free for all KHS regular season events. • KHS Student Pass cards are accepted for admission at all KHS regular season events. • Admission prices are subject to change. Golden Pass Program For Residents The district invites residents of the Kirkwood School District, age 60 or older, to carry the KSD Golden Pass. As valued members of the KSD community, older adults are encouraged to visit the schools often and enjoy the variety of sports, theatrical and musical events performed by students. Please call the Office of Community Relations and Development, 314-213-6102, to obtain a pass. 14 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory PLEASE NOTE: CALENDAR DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Date Opponent SITE TIME VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 9/7 Jackson Invite Jackson City Park 8 a.m. 9/14 Stan Nelson Invite Northwest HS 9 a.m. 9/19 Parkway Central Invite Parkway Central HS 4 p.m. 9/28 Hancock Invite Jefferson Barracks 10 a.m. 9/30 Blo Pop Invite Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/5 Parkway West Invite TBA 9 a.m. 10/12 Suburban South Conference TBA TBA 10/26 MSHSAA District Championships TBA TBA 11/2 MSHSAA Sectional Championships TBA TBA 11/9 MSHSAA State Championships TBA TBA VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 9/7 Jackson Invite Jackson City Park 8 a.m. 9/14 Forest Park Festival Invite Forest Park 9 a.m. 9/21 Paul Enke Invite Sioux Passage Park 9 a.m. 9/28 Hancock Invite Jefferson Barracks 10 a.m. 10/5 Parkway West Invite TBA 9 a.m. 10/12 Suburban South Conference TBA TBA 10/16 Finn Dawg Invite Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/26 MSHSAA District Championships TBA TBA 11/2 MSHSAA Sectional Championships TBA TBA 11/9 MSHSAA State Championships TBA TBA VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY 8/30 Gateway Classic vs. Brookfield IL Soccer Park 9 p.m. 8/31 Gateway Classic vs. Lakes IL Soccer Park 3:20 p.m. 8/31 Gateway Classic vs. Whitfield Soccer Park 6:35 p.m. 9/1 Gateway Classic vs. TBA Soccer Park TBA 9/9 Ursuline KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 9/10 Nerinx Hall Nerinx Hall 4 p.m. 9/11 University City University City 4 p.m. 9/16 Marquette KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 9/18 Oakville KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 9/23 Parkway South KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 9/25 Webster Groves Webster Groves 5:15 p.m. 9/26 MICDS KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 9/30 Ladue KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 10/3 Cor Jesu Cor Jesu 4 p.m. 10/7 Rockwood Summit KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 10/9 Brentwood Brentwood HS 4 p.m. 10/11 Barat Academy Barat Academy 4 p.m. 10/14 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m. 10/16 Clayton KHS Upper Field 6 p.m. 10/21 Public School Tournament TBA TBA 10/23 Public School Tournament TBA TBA 10/25 Public School Tournament TBA TBA 10/31 Midwest Tournament TBA TBA 11/2 Midwest Tournament TBA TBA 11/5 Midwest Tournament TBA TBA 11/7 Midwest Tournament TBA TBA 11/9 Midwest Tournament TBA TBA KHS FALL 2013 SPORTS SCHEDULE Date Opponent SITE TIME junior VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY 9/5 Riverview Gardens Riverview Gardens HS 4 p.m. 9/9 Ursuline KHS Upper Field 5:30 p.m. 9/10 Nerinx Hall Nerinx Hall 5:30 p.m. 9/11 University City University City 5:30 p.m. 9/16 Marquette KHS Upper Field 5:30 p.m. 9/18 Oakville KHS Upper Field 5:30 p.m. 9/23 Parkway South KHS Upper Field 5:30 p.m. 9/25 Webster Groves Webster Groves 4 p.m. 9/26 MICDS KHS Upper Field 5:30 p.m. 9/28 Summit Rockwood Summit TBA 9/30 Ladue KHS Upper Field 5:30 p.m. 10/3 Cor Jesu Cor Jesu 5:30 p.m. 10/7 Rockwood Summit KHS Upper Field 5:30 p.m. 10/9 Pattonville Pattonville HS 5:30 p.m. 10/11 Notre Dame Notre Dame HS 5:30 p.m. 10/14 Lafayette Lafayette HS 5:30 p.m. 10/16 Clayton KHS Upper Field 4:30 p.m. 10/26 Metro JV Tournament TBA TBA 10/27 Metro JV Tournament TBA TBA VARSITY FOOTBALL 8/23 Jamboree KHS Lyons Stadium 7 p.m. 8/30 Pattonville Pattonville HS 7 p.m. 9/6 Hazelwood East KHS Lyons Stadium 7 p.m. 9/12 Parkway West Parkway West HS 7 p.m. 9/20 Rockwood Summit KHS Lyons Stadium 7 p.m. 9/27 Parkway North KHS Lyons Stadium 7 p.m. 10/4 Seckman Seckman HS 7 p.m. 10/18 Parkway Central KHS Lyons Stadium 7 p.m. 10/24 University City University City HS 4 p.m. 11/1 District Tournament TBA 7 p.m. 11/6 District Semi-Finals TBA 7 p.m. 11/11 District Championship TBA 7 p.m. 11/16 State Quarterfinals TBA 1 p.m. 11/22 State Semi-Final TBA 7 p.m. 11/28 Webster Groves KHS Lyons Stadium 12 p.m. 11/30 State Championship TBA TBA junior VARSITY FOOTBALL 9/3 Pattonville Pattonville HS 6:15 p.m. 9/9 Hazelwood East Hazelwood East HS 4:15 p.m. 9/16 Parkway West KHS Lyons Stadium 4 p.m. 9/23 Rockwood Summit Rockwood Summit HS 6:15 p.m. 9/30 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4:15 p.m. 10/7 Seckman KHS Lyons Stadium 6:15 p.m. 10/14 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS 6:15 p.m. 10/21 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 6:15 p.m. VARSITY GIRLS GOLF 8/30 Webster Groves Tournament Sunset Hills GC 8 a.m. 9/3 Parkway North Crystal Spring Quarry GC 3:15 p.m. 9/4 Parkway Central Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 9/9 Farmington Crowne Pointe GC 3:30 p.m. 9/10 Rockwood Summit Crescent Farms GC 3:30 p.m. $95 Furnace or Air Conditioning Clean & Check Special SAVE EVEN MORE... 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Conf. Tournament Parkway South HS 9 a.m. 9/3 Parkway South KHS Upper Field 4 p.m. 9/4 Rockwood Summit Parkway South HS 4 p.m. 9/5 Eureka KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 9/11 Mehlville Mehlville HS 4:15 p.m. 9/12 Parkway Central KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 9/16 McCluer North McCluer North HS 4:15 p.m. 9/18 Fox Fox HS 4:15 p.m. 9/19 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4:15 p.m. 9/23-26 • Lindbergh Tournament Lindbergh HS TBA 9/30 Rockwood Summit KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/3 Parkway West Parkway West HS 4:15 p.m. 10/8 Pattonville Pattonville HS 4:15 p.m. Date Opponent SITE TIME 10/9 Webster Groves KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/16 Clayton Gay Field 4 p.m. 10/17 Seckman KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/21 WCA KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/24 Vianney KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/25 MICDS MICDS 4:15 p.m. 10/29 Ladue Ladue HS 4:15 p.m. VARSITY SOFTBALL 8/28-30 • Rockwood Summit Tourn. Rockwood Summit HS TBA 9/3 Northwest Northwest HS 4:15 p.m. 9/5 Fox Fox HS 4:15 p.m. 9/6 Mehlville KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/10-12 • Suburban SW Tourn. Chesterfield AA TBA 9/16 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4:15 p.m. 9/17 Parkway North KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/18 Nerinx Hall KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/20 Affton Affton AA 4:15 p.m. 9/23 Parkway West Parkway West HS 4:15 p.m. 9/24 Rockwood Summit Rockwood Summit HS 4:15 p.m. 9/26 Seckman KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/27 McCluer North KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/30 Ursuline KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 10/1 WCA KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 10/2 Webster Groves KHS Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/3 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 4:15 p.m. 10/4 Lutheran South Lutheran South HS 4:15 p.m. 10/8 Pattonville KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. junior vARSITY SOFTBALL 9/3 Northwest KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/5 Fox KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/6 Mehlville Mehlville HS 4:15 p.m. 9/7 Parkway Central Tourn. vs. Timberland Manchester AA 8:30 a.m. 9/7 Parkway Central Tournament Manchester AA 11:30 a.m. 9/7 Parkway Central Tournament Manchester AA 2:30 p.m. 9/10 Ritenour KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/13 Lindbergh KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/17 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4:15 p.m. 9/18 Nernix Hall Kirkwood AA 4:15 p.m. 9/21 Parkway South Tourn. vs. Eureka Manchester AA 9 a.m. 9/21 Parkway South Tourn. vs. Pacific Manchester AA 11 a.m. 9/21 Parkway South Tourn. vs. Ursuline Manchester AA 1:30 p.m. 9/23 Parkway West KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/24 Rockwood Summit KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 9/26 Seckman Seckman HS 4:15 p.m. 9/27 McCluer North McCluer North HS 4:15 p.m. 9/30 Ursuline Ursuline HS 4:15 p.m. 10/2 Webster Groves Plymouth Field 4:15 p.m. 10/3 Parkway Central KHS Softball Field 4:15 p.m. 10/8 Pattonville Pattonville HS 4:15 p.m. Where St. Louis Gets Golf Ready! y Staff Friendl wned O Family • 18 hole Par 3 golf course • Heated/covered/open tee boxes • 3 large practice greens • 18 hole miniature golf course open year round! • Arm-style batting cages • Private & group golf lessons • Leagues & tournaments • Jr. Programs & Summer Camps Parties & Outings – Rent our Party Pavilion for your event! Corporate Outings for groups 10-350 Tower Tee Golf Center • 6727 Heege Road • Affton • (314) 481-5818 • www.towertee.com 16 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory KHS FALL 2013 SPORTS SCHEDULE Date Opponent SITE TIME VARSITY BOYS SWIMMING 9/4 Mehlville Meramec CC Pool 4 p.m. 9/12 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4 p.m. 9/17 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 4 p.m. 9/19 Vianney Meramec CC Pool 4 p.m. 9/24 Rockwood Summit Meramec CC Pool 4 p.m. 9/27 Parkway South Parkway South HS 4 p.m. 10/1 Parkway North Meramec CC Pool 4 p.m. 10/3 Clayton Clayton HS 4 p.m. 10/8 Parkway West Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/15 Affton Affton HS 4 p.m. 10/19 Lindbergh Flyer Invite Lindbergh HS 4 p.m. 10/22 University City Meramec CC Pool 4 p.m. 10/25 Pattonville Meramec CC Pool 4 p.m. 10/29 Webster Groves Webster University 4 p.m. 11/6-7 Suburban S/W Meet TBA 4 p.m. 11/15 MSHSAA State Meet TBA TBA 11/16 MSHSAA State Championship TBA TBA VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS 8/28 Ursuline Kirkwood Park 3:30 p.m. 8/29 Eureka Eureka HS 4 p.m. 9/3 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4 p.m. 9/4 Marquette Marquette HS 4 p.m. 9/6 Nerinx Hall Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/9 Clayton Clayton HS 4 p.m. 9/10 Parkway West Parkway West HS 4 p.m. 9/16 Lafayette Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/18 Rockwood Summit Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/19 University City University City HS 4 p.m. 9/23-26 • Sub. Conference Tournament TBA 4 p.m. 9/30 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 4 p.m. 10/2 Parkway South Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/3 Parkway West Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/4 Ladue Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/7-11 • District Tournament TBA TBA 10/15 Team Sectionals TBA TBA junior VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS 8/28 Ursuline Kirkwood Park 3:30 p.m. 8/29 Eureka Eureka HS 4 p.m. 9/3 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4 p.m. 9/4 Marquette Marquette HS 4 p.m. 9/6 Nerinx Hall Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/9 Clayton Clayton HS 4 p.m. 9/16 Lafayette Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/17 Webster Groves Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/18 Rockwood Summit Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/30 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 4 p.m. 10/2 Parkway South Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/3 Parkway West Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/4 Ladue Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. Date Opponent SITE TIME VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 8/30 Marquette Marquette HS 5:15 p.m. 9/4 Pattonville Pattonville HS 5:15 p.m. 9/9 Rockwood Summit Holley Assembly Hall 5:15 p.m. 9/12-14 • Oakville Tournament Oakville HS TBA 9/17 Ursuline Ursuline HS 6 p.m. 9/19 Lafayette Lafayette HS 5:15 p.m. 9/23 Francis Howell North Holley Assembly Hall 5:15 p.m. 9/24 Parkway West Parkway West HS 5:15 p.m. 9/26 Parkway North Holley Assembly Hall 5:15 p.m. 10/1 Nerinx Hall Holley Assembly Hall 5:15 p.m. 10/4 Seckman Seckman HS 5:15 p.m. 10/7 Francis Howell Francis Howell HS 6 p.m. 10/9 Webster Groves Holley Assembly Hall 5:15 p.m. 10/12 Pattonville Tournament Pattonville HS TBA 10/15 Oakville Holley Assembly Hall 5:15 p.m. 10/17 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 5:15 p.m. 10/19 Ozark Tournament Ozark HS TBA 10/22 Lindbergh Holley Assembly Hall 5 p.m. 10/24 University City Holley Assembly Hall 5:15 p.m. 10/28-11/1 • District Tournament TBA TBA Junior VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 8/28 Marquette Marquette HS 4:15 p.m. 9/4 Pattonville Pattonville HS 4:15 p.m. 9/9 Rockwood Summit Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. 9/17 Ursuline Ursuline HS 5 p.m. 9/19 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m. 9/23 Francis Howell North Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. 9/24 Parkway West Parkway West HS 4:15 p.m. 9/26 Parkway North Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. 9/28 Fox Tournament Fox HS TBA 10/1 Nerinx Hall Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. 10/4 Seckman Seckman HS 4:15 p.m. 10/7 Francis Howell Francis Howell HS 4:15 p.m. 10/9 Webster Groves Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. 10/12 Webster Groves Tourn. Webster Groves TBA 10/15 Oakville Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. 10/17 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 4:15 p.m. 10/22 Lindbergh Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. 10/24 University City Holley Assembly Hall 4:15 p.m. Pioneer Athletic Schedules Online: Dates and events are subject to change. For current listings of sporting events dates, times, opponents, locations and directions to opposing schools, please visit www. pioneerathletics.org. Select the season, then sport to view schedule. Changes made throughout the day, including game day cancellations and reschedules, are reflected online immediately, so check often for the most up-to-date information. YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD GROWING GREAT KIDS 888-FUN-YMCA • www.camplakewood.org SUMMER CAMP • WINTER CAMP • OUTDOOR EDUCATION • TEAM & YOUTH RETREATS Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 17 vistA Program Julie Redington Principal School Information Address: Hough Community Learning Center 106 N. Sappington Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Number: 314-213-6142 School History: In August 2010, the Kirkwood School District partnered with the Webster Groves School District to provide VISTA, a new student program offered in the Hough Learning Center. VISTA serves approximately 125 high school students from Kirkwood and Webster Groves who need assistance with credit recovery or obtaining a diploma in an alternative setting. The VISTA program replaces the Collaborative School program that was previously offered through a partnership with Kirkwood, Brentwood, Clayton and Ladue school districts. VISTA provides a productive, consistent, and safe non-traditional community for high school students. Given the unique needs of our students, VISTA is relationship based programming with individual learning experiences that develop the potential of every student. Not all students attain full success at their home schools. It is the district’s goal to provide all students the academic and/or social and emotional support they need in order to succeed. The VISTA staff members take pride in knowing every student on a personal level, valuing and treating each one as an individual, and placing each student at the center of all decisions. Students are accepted into VISTA by a referral process beginning at the student’s home school. Referrals are made for a variety of reasons that may include credit recovery, individualized instruction, alternative setting, social or emotional concerns, school to work transition or diploma completion. Students retain enrollment at their home school while attending VISTA even though they may not have courses on the home school campus. The goal of VISTA is that students will return to their home school as soon as possible. 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Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6180 314-213-6178 (Fax) MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org School History: The Nipher Middle School building was built in 1921 and officially opened in September 1922 as Kirkwood High School, the community’s new high school. Before its construction, secondary students attended school with elementary-age children in one of the district’s first buildings, a four-room brick school built in 1869 at Adams and Jefferson. A few years after KHS opened on Kirkwood Road, a separate south building was built in 1929 to house seventh and eighth grade students in a junior high school. Following the tradition of naming public schools for outstanding community citizens, the Board of Education chose to the name the junior high school in honor of Dr. Francis E. Nipher, who had been a distinguished educator and professor at Washington University in St. Louis. The north building housed Kirkwood High School until its move in 1954 to its present location on Essex Ave. During reorganization in 1976, Nipher Junior High contacts Secretaries: Brigget Kolb & Aimee Moore Nurse: Christina Andrews, R.N. Counselors: Leslie Johnson, Carmon Griffin, & Nelson Taylor PTO Co-Presidents: TBD PTO Meetings: 9/11, 11/6, 2/5, 4/2 About nipher Grades: 6-8 2012-13 Enrollment: 609 School Hours: 8:18 a.m.-3 p.m. School became Nipher Middle School to house Grades 6 through 8 with Grade 9 moving to Kirkwood High School. Renovations resulting from a 1993 tax/bond issue included construction of a two-story addition in the front of the building to house a new library/media center, computer labs, classrooms, the main school and counselors’ offices as well as technology and other building improvements. In 2005, a two-part bond initiative funded infrastructure improvements at the school. In November 2010, the KSD community overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a $33.5 million bond issue to support the district’s master facilities plan. Prop 1 renovations at Nipher included the construction of a three-story addition to house six state-of-the-art science classrooms. The new science facility opened for students in the 2012-13 school year. In the summer of 2013, front entrance renovations occurred to improve building PROGRAMS Grade 6 Orientation: Aug. 16, 9-11:30 a.m. Registration Days for Grade 7 & 8: Aug. 12, 2-6 p.m. OR Aug. 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Grade 6 Curriculum Night: Aug. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades 7 & 8 Curriculum Night: Sept. 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sixth Grade Parent Coffee: Oct. 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Seventh Grade Parent Coffee: Jan. 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Eighth Grade Parent Coffee: Jan. 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. First PTO Meeting: Sept. 11, 7:00 p.m. security. The Nipher building is a designated historical landmark and its recent additions continue to reflect the original design of William B. Ittner, renowned school architect. Designated as a Missouri Gold Star School, Nipher is proud of its students and their achievements. Nipher students consistently excel in academic competitions that include FIRST Robotics, Science Olympiad, Geography Bee, math and musical competitions. The dedicated staff is committed to character education and to helping all students develop a sense of belonging in the Nipher learning community. In addition to providing rigorous learning experiences, the school offers opportunities for students to explore a variety of interests through plays, musicals, choirs, bands, orchestra, fencing, archery, weight lifting wall-climbing, intramurals and a wide variety of clubs. 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In 1976, the district began a reorganization of school grade levels and the junior high school became a middle school for Grades 6 through 8 with Grade 9 students moving to Kirkwood High School. As a result of a tax/bond issue in 1993, a building addition connecting the east and west buildings was completed in 1995 to house the new library/media center, seven classrooms and three computer labs. In 2005, a two-part bond initiative funded infrastructure improvement at NKMS. In November 2010, the KSD community overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a $33.5 million bond issue to support the district’s master facilities plan. Prop 1 improvements at NKMS included construction of a new addition on the west side of the school to house six state-of-the-art science classrooms. The new science wing opened to students in January 2012. Additional renovations included a new entry to the school from the Ruth parking lot, a new security system and the relocation of the assistant principal’s office. NKMS is proud of its students and dedicated staff who, with incredible parent and community involvement and support, have created an exceptional learning community. Our school is nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School and a Missouri Gold Star School. NKMS has also been named a “Champions for Character” award winner for incorporating service learning throughout our school. Most recently, the Missouri School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) program recognized NKMS as a Bronze Level Award winner. This award was earned as a result of the many positive behaviors and excellent character demonstrated by our outstanding students. contacts Secretaries: Angela Pillman, Melissa Dillon & Carolyn Pierce Nurse: Irene Dobberstein, R.N. Counselors: Lisa Owen & Michelle Fink PTO Presidents: Patti Lees & Juli Stumf PTO Meetings: Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 1, Jan. 15, 2014, March 5, April 16, May 14 ESC: Nancy Long About North Kirkwood Grades: 6-8 2012-13 Enrollment: 554 School Hours: 8:13 a.m.-2:55 p.m. programs Back to School Orientation: Aug. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Aug. 13, Noon – 7 p.m. VTS Welcome/Orientation at Carpenter Branch Library: Aug. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. NKMS 6th Grade Parent Open House: Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m. (Parent only) NKMS 7th & 8th Grade Open House: Aug. 28, 7:00 p.m. (Parent Only) In an effort to communicate effectively with our parent/guardian community, NKMS is also on Facebook. Follow NKMS on Facebook by searching North Kirkwood Middle School (look for the Bulldog). Other forms of communication will continue: The NKMS website, electronic phone messages and a monthly newsletter, which is communicated via e-mail. North Kirkwood Middle School has a school-wide focus on literacy in all content areas by embedding effective reading, writing, communication, problem finding/solving and critical thinking skills and strategies in every class period. It is our goal as a school to make sure students are not only prepared to live in our world today, but that we help engrain the skills they will need for a future we cannot yet imagine. We are looking forward to our continued growth and another fantastic school year! Creating HeaLtHy, confident SmiLeS. specializing in orthodontics for children • teenagers • adults Peter M. Crump, D.D.S., M.S. WEBSTER GROVES ORTHODONTICS Peter M. Crump, D.D.S., M.S. 24 S. Gore Ave. • Webster Groves • 314-962-6242 • crumportho.com Dr. Peter Crump was voted as one of St. Louis’ top Dentists in Orthodontics 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013. 20 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory KEYSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dr. Bryan Painter Principal School Information Address: 725 N. Geyer Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6120 314-213-6172 (Fax) MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org contacts Secretary: Kelly Eschenroeder Nurse: Kari Kopp, R.N. Counselor: Jill Gatcombe PTO President: Katie Bernsen & April Curtis PTO Meetings: Monthly About keysor Grades: K-5 2012-13 Enrollment: 460 School Hours: 8:40 a.m.-3:35 p.m. PROGRAMS Parent Information Night: Aug. 27, 6:30-8 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Sept. 11 & 19, 4-8:30 p.m., Jan. 22 & 30, 4-8:30 p.m. First Fridays (Reading/Math Celebrations): 9/6, 10/4, 11/8, 12/6, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/18, 5/2 (8:25 a.m.- 9 a.m.) Keysor Elementary School first welcomed children in September 1930. The school was named for Judge William Winchester Keysor, a prominent Kirkwood citizen and president of the school board in the early 1900s. Designed by renowned school architect William B. Ittner, the building has been expanded several times through additions in 1938, 1949, 1954, 1987 and, most recently, 2012. Renovation resulting from a tax/bond issue in 1993 included technology and building infrastructure improvements. In 2005, a two-part bond initiative funded infrastructure improvements at Keysor. In November 2010, the KSD community overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a $33.5 million bond issue to support the School History: district’s master facilities plan. Prop 1 funded improvements to Keysor that included construction of a three-story addition of approximately 30,000 sq. ft. to house classrooms and a gymnasium, renovation of 15,000 sq. ft. of the existing building, and site safety and traffic flow improvements. Work was completed in the fall of 2012, allowing Keysor to welcome all of its kindergarten students and families to their home school. On May 28, 2013, Keysor officially dedicated their Project IDEA “landscape for learning,” a new outdoor learning and play space on roughly 1.5 acres on the west side of campus. Project IDEA, which stands for Imagination, Discovery, Exploration and Adventure,” is an inclusive space with various play structures plus a walking path, garden lab, soccer field, stage area, and other features that support creative learning and a respect for the environment. Designed with students and community members in mind, the project was funded with support of the Keysor PTO, private donors, and community foundations and grants. Keysor is proud of its students and staff for their consistent focus on learning and achievement. It was named a Missouri Gold Star School by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2011 and 2013 and has earned “Gold Level” recognition for efforts with school-wide Positive Behavior Support. Students and staff adhere to Keysor Pride expectations – being respectful, responsible, honest and kind. Through various efforts, Keysor is intentionally working to develop in students a sense of connectedness to nature and a responsibility to contribute in positive ways to our community and a global society. In partnership with families, Keysor works each day to develop children who are good students and good people. – Fielder – Electrical Services, Inc. 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In 1964, the south addition was constructed and the gym was rebuilt, moving the school office to its present location in the center of the building. Renovations resulting from a tax/bond issue in 1993 included technology and building infrastructure improvements. In 2005, a two-part bond initiative funded infrastructure improvements at North Glendale. In spring 2008, the school dedicated a new outdoor learning pavilion in honor of Tom Waltz, former principal who retired in 2006. The pavilion was made possible through a grant submitted by the city of Glendale, KSD and North Glendale PTO. In November 2010, the KSD community overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a $33.5 million bond issue to support the district’s master facilities plan. contacts Office: Michelle Faust & Traci Kuhn Nurse: Sarah Lent, R.N. Counselor: Keith Leonard, M.A. LPC PTO Co-Presidents: Jen Marcus & Hannah Murray About north glendale Grades: K-5 2012-13 Enrollment: 538 School Hours: 8:39 a.m.-3:35 p.m. PROGRAMS Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting: Aug. 14, 6 p.m. (Adults only) Meet Your Teacher Night: Aug. 15, 5-6 p.m. Grade K Popsicle Social (PTO): Aug. 18, 2-3 p.m. PTO Meetings: second Tuesday of the month School History: Prop 1 is funding improvements to North Glendale that include the construction of a 30,000 sq. ft. three-story addition consisting of classrooms, a gymnasium and a cafeteria as well as site safety and traffic flow improvements. The cost of the North Glendale improvements is approximately $6.3 million. Work on the project began in June 2010 and was completed in the fall of 2012. North Glendale welcomed all its kindergarten students to their home school in August 2012. In 2013, a new library was created in the old gymnasium area, and the former library was converted into approximately 2300 square foot of additional classroom space. The school often serves as a community focus for its namesake city of Glendale. The school and the city have established a strong partnership for the purpose of combining resources to benefit children and instruction. In 2010, the Kirkwood School District, North Glendale PTO, and the city of Glendale collaborated to build a new school playground and to create a school/community park area. North Glendale School is proud to be a school where teachers and support staff are dedicated to doing what is best for students. The school has set high academic and behavior expectations for all. At North Glendale, students and staff honor this school pledge daily: “As a learner at North Glendale I will be: cooperative, respectful, responsible, honest and I will persevere.” Through the efforts of a supportive PTO and the many parents, university practicum students, high school students and senior citizens who regular volunteer, North Glendale has established a nurturing, welcoming learning community in which all children can learn and grow. Selling in the community I love since 1990. Helping Kirkwood families make the right move and personally seeing you thru to closing is what I do best. “I live here, I work here, I sell here.” 314.775.0615
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Our students are proud of their service to the larger community and we celebrate the contributions they make through service learning projects. We also responsibly connect with the larger world by thoughtfully integrating technology into our instruction, giving our students a chance to make meaningful connections around the corner and around the globe. The staff of Robinson is committed to preparing students for their role in an increasingly digital world, while also teaching them the importance of maintaining a balance between the traditional and technological. We are a welcoming and inclusive community with a focus on high academic standards and expectations for learning. We are proud of our students, our families and our highly committed staff. The Robinson community works together to promote the success of all students. PROGRAMS Kindergarten Popsicle Night: Aug. 13, 6-7 p.m. Back to School Open House Night: Aug. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. PTO Meetings: second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. School History: Robinson Elementary School was built in 1929 as a three-story brick building and officially welcomed children in the fall of 1930. The school was formally named the George R. Robinson Elementary School to honor a prominent community member. Mr. Robinson, a co-founder of the Ralston Danforth Commission Co., is remembered for his philanthropic contributions and for establishing youth organizations in the Kirkwood community. Robinson School has expanded through building additions in 1937, 1949, 1953, 1987 and, most recently, in 2012 through Proposition 1. Prop 1 funded improvements including construction of Megan E. Lenahan, DDS has joined the practice of James E. 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Counselor: Connie Otto PTO Co-Presidents: Christy Kollitz & Tricia Biere About TILLMAN Grades: K-5 2012-13 Enrollment: 497 School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:40 p.m compliance, and interior upgrades. In 2005, a two-part bond initiative funded improvements at Tillman that included new domestic/fire mains, new fire alarm system, replacement of restroom pipes, tuck pointing, exterior door replacements, and asphalt sealing. During the summer of 2013, interior renovations of approximately 6,300 square feet of first floor spaces were completed to improve the security and handicapped accessibility within the building. The school is proud to have achieved “Gold Level” recognition by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for its implementation of the school-wide Positive Behavior Support program. Also, Tillman recently received two Promising Practices from the Character Education Partnership, recognizing the school’s “Celebrating You” Abilities Awareness Assembly and the Character Council. Tillman School is characterized by relationships of mutual respect among all members of the learning community. A committed staff focuses on fostering success for each student through individualized instruction. Parents are highly engaged and support the school staff in promoting success for all students, helping to make Tillman a joyful place to learn and grow. PROGRAMS Kindergarten Parent Meeting: Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m. Grades K-5 Meet the Teacher: Aug. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 1-5 Parent Meeting: TBD Fine Arts Festival: Feb. 25 Opened in the fall of 1956, Tillman Elementary School was named in honor of Frank P. Tillman, Kirkwood Superintendent of Schools from 1924-47. The west end of the building is the original structure, which expanded with middle and east sections added in 1951. A gymnasium was built in 1964. In 1987, a three-floor classroom addition was added to the back of the building. Six new classrooms in a one-floor addition were built in 1993. Renovations resulting from a tax/bond issue in 1993 included a new gymnasium, renovation of the old gym into a cafeteria/auditorium, technology infrastructure, air conditioning, ADA Hitchcock School We are devoted to children with high functioning autism and/or social skill challenges. Grades 6-12 – ISACS accredited 330 North Gore Avenue Webster Groves, MO 63119 Ph: 314-919-4700 • www.great-circle.org/hitchcock 24 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory WESTCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dr. Chrisel Clay Principal Christina Wilson Administrative Intern School Information Address: 1416 Woodgate Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6160 314-213-6176 (Fax) NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org School History: The original Westchester Elementary School building was completed for the opening of the 1956-57 school year with a starting enrollment of 149 students. The school is located near Des Peres on approximately 10 acres and includes a wooded wildlife area on the east boundary. The original structure is now the south wing and cafeteria area of the present building. Additions were completed in 1948 (north wing) and in 1964 (east wing). In 1993, a second gymnasium was added and other renovations resulting from a tax/ bond issue that included air-conditioning, technology infrastructure and interior upgrades. In 2005, a two-part bond initiative funded infrastructure improvements at Westchester that included new domestic fire main, new fire alarm, tuck pointing, storm line repairs, north gym walls painted, and asphalt sealing. During the summer of 2013, interior renovations of approximately 2,175 square feet were completed to improve building security. Westchester is proud to be the home of the “Westchester Winners.” The school was named a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School in 2007. Westchester also received the Missouri Gold Star recognition in 2007 for achieving academic excellence. For the past seven years, Westchester has been recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a “Gold Level” school for its implementation of the school-wide Positive Behavior Support program. contacts Secretary: Diana Brockman Nurse: Ashley Rodenkirch, R.N. Counselor: Courtney Wilson PTO President: Michelle Whitson About westchester Grades: K-5 2012-13 Enrollment: 446 School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:40 p.m. PROGRAMS Kindergarten Parent Meeting: Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher Night K-5: Aug. 15, 5:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. PTO Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month (except 9/3/13) All of our photos are available for purchase online. You can also turn one of our photos into a great keepsake item that would make a perfect gift for any occasion. Kitchen Magnets Coffee Mugs visit: websterkirkwoodtimes.com click on the purchase photos link Multiple sizes for prints are available as well as the option to turn your favorite photo into a calendar! Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 25 KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (KECC) Melissa Sandbothe Principal Mandy Rose Assistant Principal School Information Address: 100 N. Sappington Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6136 (Main Office) 314-213-6137 (PAT) 314-213-6138 (Fax) Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org School History: KECC contacts Secretaries: Marsha Harper Kelly Graham Nicole Timlin Nurse: Mike Wilhite, R.N. KECC/PAT PTO President: Samantha Codd KECC programs Full Day Preschool Program Half-Day Preschool Program Parents as Teachers (PAT) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) kindergarten -10 years. KECC offers Adventure Club before- and after-school programs at all five Kirkwood elementary school locations. The curriculum in KECC classrooms is developed to allow each child and family to become personally involved in the adventure of learning. This includes cognitive development in math, science, pre-reading, art and social studies; social/emotional development; language development; music and movement; field sports, water play and gross motor/gym activities. Educational assessments and developmental checklists are administered in October and March based on observations of developmental milestones. The results are shared with parents during parent/ teacher conferences. Services for students with developmental disabilities or delays are readily available by an outstanding staff of special educators located within the building. This staff also provides outreach services to our community early education partners. The dedicated staff is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive, yet challenging learning environment for young children throughout the various programs offered at the center. KECC is proud of the longevity of its highly qualified staff About KECC Preschool/Childcare: 2-4 years of age PAT: Prenatal through kindergarten age Licensed Capacity: 399 School Hours: Mon – Fri, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. PAT Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ECSE Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. KECC events KECC/PAT PTO Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Half-Day Preschool Open House: Aug. 16, 5-6 p.m. members who engage in a minimum 15 hours of professional development annually. KECC has received recognition for being a “Positive Behavior Support” award-winning school for seven consecutive years. The center is a member of the St. Louis Association for Education of Young Children (SLYAEC), the Child Day Care Association, Missouri Board of Voluntary Accreditation and a participant in the USDA Food Program. KECC also offers tuition scholarships for families receiving Title XX funding. The Parents as Teachers program offers information about early childhood development and support for expectant parents and parents of children ages birth through kindergarten age. PAT is free and voluntary and open to all parents in the Kirkwood School District. In 2012-13 PAT provided services to approximately 610 Kirkwood families. The PAT program offers a variety of services designed to help all children receive the best possible start in life. These programs include home visits conducted by an early childhood specialist; group connections on childhood topics such as discipline, toilet teaching, sleep issues and sibling rivalry; community resources for parents and children; and screenings for hearing, vision, health, and overall development. The Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) is a licensed and fully accredited early education center serving children and families prenatal through 4 years of age. KECC is open year round, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and offers a variety of full- and half-day programs to meet the individual needs of families with preschool children. KECC opened in 1991 with 70 children enrolled in 6 classrooms housed in the former Hough Elementary School building and an adjacent one-story wing. In May 2002, KECC moved into a new and greatly improved facility which features 12 spacious classrooms designed for preschool-age children, full gymnasium, screening and developmental assessment rooms, and a discovery room. An enhanced security system and many other new features make KECC a world-class facility. In addition, KECC is now licensed to serve 399 children. The new building is part of the Hough Community Learning Center complex. KECC provides several options and a variety of programs for early childhood education. 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The KSD is progress emailed after on every Board of Education residents and can be found on the salary information page along with a link to NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Kirkwood School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or disability in admissions to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with Title IX, Section 504 for student issues should contact Dr. Kristy Kindwall, Executive Director of Special Programs, by calling 314213-6106, and for employee issues, should contact Dr. Jeanette Tendai, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration, by calling 314-213-6103. Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 27 winter weather information ELECTRONIC MESSAGING SYSTEM: Parents/guardians will receive a phone call, text message or email through the district’s electronic messaging system. This system enables school personnel to notify all households and parents by phone, text message or email in the event of a school cancellation, late start or emergency. The phone calls automatically deliver a recorded message to all listed phone numbers on the district’s parent contact lists. It is important for parents to provide their child’s school with current home and work contact information. SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM TV: KTVI (Channel 2), KMOV (Channel 4), KSDK (Channel 5) Radio: KMOX (1120 AM) Internet: www.kirkwoodschools.org DISTRICT/SCHOOL VOICE MAIL MESSAGES Community Relations and Development Office. ....... 213-6102 Keysor Elementary School........................................ 213-6120 North Glendale Elementary School.......................... 213-6130 Robinson Elementary School.................................... 213-6140 Tillman Elementary School....................................... 213-6150 Westchester Elementary School................................ 213-6160 Nipher Middle School.............................................. 213-6180 North Kirkwood Middle School................................ 213-6170 Kirkwood High School. ............................................. 213-6110 Kirkwood Early Childhood Center............................ 213-6136 —Parents As Teachers.............................................. 213-6137 SPECIAL NOTES Some TV or radio stations may change during the year regarding their participation in school closing announcements. 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In general, a student’s educational record includes any information maintained by the school district, which contains information directly related to a student. A major exception would be a personal record kept by a staff member if it is kept in the sole possession of the maker of the record and is not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the maker of the record. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are: 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies, as precisely as possible, the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading or in violation of the student’s privacy. They should write the principal or appropriate official, clearly identify the part of the record they want to change and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. 3. The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member; a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task; or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another student district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is the Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605. 5. Directory Information may be released by school officials. This includes print and electronic publications of the school district that, if disclosed, would not be considered as determined by the Kirkwood School District as harmful or an invasion of privacy. This information may be released without prior written consent to parent and student organizations for marketing purposes; such as for “buzz” books produced in the fall, and to outside organizations including, but not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks in the spring. In addition two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. Such information is also considered a “public record” which must be released upon demand to any person who requests it, under the Missouri Sunshine Law. If a parent, guardian, person acting as a student’s parent in absence of a parent or guardian, or the student (if 18 or older), does not want the district to release the information listed below, they must notify the district in writing within 10 days of receiving this notification of the information they do not want released. The following “Directory Information” may be released without obtaining parental consent: Student’s name, parent’s name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, date and place of birth, grade level, major field of study, enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, photographs, weight and height of members of the athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors, awards received, most recent previous school attended. The district has determined that the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC) and its officers, employees and agents are school officials with legitimate educational interests because they act for and on behalf of the district with respect to transfer students and the transfer program, and because they seek to advance the interest of both. A transfer student’s attendance records and other educational records relevant to the student’s participation in the program or to the program itself may accordingly be disclosed to VICC without obtaining written consent from the parent/guardian or eligible student. The Executive Director of Student Services has district-wide responsibility for student educational records and, as such, is the custodian of the records. Anyone having questions regarding school policy relating to student records is welcome to contact the Executive Director of Student Services at: Address: 11289 Manchester Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone: 314-213-6105 Email:
[email protected] REF: Federal Register 6/17/76 Privacy Rights of Parents and Students-Final Rule on Educational Records. Revised 2/2003 ssd public notice All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Kirkwood School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 5 under its jurisdiction. The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/ blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay. The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) and the Kirkwood School District assure that they will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program. The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) and the Kirkwood School District assure that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) and the Kirkwood School District have developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). These plans may be reviewed at the Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) or the Kirkwood Central Office during regular school hours on days school is in session. This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate. Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times ksd staff pays it forward to benefit kirkwood school district foundation In the fall of 2013 the Kirkwood School District Foundation rolled out the Pay It Forward program, which is a KSD payroll deduction program for all staff members. In its first year, the program raised more than $5,000 in pledges! A special thank you to the Pay it Forward Inaugural Donors: Ruth Baldwin Joe Bartin Maria Bax Alex Blackmore Ginger Cayce Michele Condon Tara Dabler Lisa Diedrich Mitch Eden Debbie Fechter Amy Gallant Marsha Harper Michael Havener Robyn Hoffmann Chris Hooker Tricia Horton Michelle Hunter Mitzi Jackson Leslie Johnson July Layman Amy Leatherberry Paige McCracken Sue McGhee Sally Miller David Olderman Janet Peabody Mike Romay Mandy Rose Stephanie Ruedlin Laura Sammon Melissa Sandbothe Joseph Schoen Laurie Siebel Jennifer Siegel Michelle Simmons Amy Stephens Molly Stephenson Matt Stoner Emily Werner Tom Williams y s. e i l p p u S l o Scho . 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[email protected] 314.644.3585 Booster Sponsors AUTOGROUP.COM Auto Plaza Gold K Sponsors 30 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory VOLUNTARY TRANSFER PROGRAM Attendance Area Three Siblings of eligible students who live in the city of St. Louis in Area Three may enroll in the Kirkwood School District through the Voluntary Transfer Program. For more information, contact the Voluntary Interdistrict Coordinating Council (VICC) at 314-721-8422. Area Three – Starting at the intersection of Interstate 64 (Hwy. 40) and S. Kingshighway Blvd.; east on Interstate 64 to the Mississippi River; south along the river to the south boundary of the city; northwest on the city boundary to Gravois; east on Gravois to S. Kingshighway Blvd.; north on S. Kingshighway Blvd. to the starting point at Interstate 64 and S. Kingshighway. Area 3 paired with Affton, Bayless, Hancock Place, Kirkwood, Mehlville (Oakville High feeder pattern), Parkway (South High feeder pattern), Rockwood (Summit & Eureka High feeder patterns) and Webster Groves. For more information, call the VICC, 314721-8422 or KSD Office of Student Services at 314-213-6105. Special Education Parent Advisory Council The Kirkwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) was developed to provide professional and supportive connections among parents and school staff who share an interest in promoting the education of children with disabilities. Each school has several parents who represent their school on the district-level PAC. These parents also work with their schools to support families of students with special needs. Kirkwood’s district-level PAC meets several times each year to share information and seek input from parents on district planning for special education and related supports for students. These meetings are open to everyone and are listed on the Special Programs Website and in the Parent Handbook and Buzz Book each year. Volunteer & Community Mentor Programs Kirkwood School District parents and community volunteers have long contributed to making Kirkwood schools the best learning environments for children by donating their time and talents in a variety of ways. Volunteers assist classroom teachers, work with individual students, perform clerical duties, plant shrubs and flowers, or help school nurses and librarians. In addition to the committed volunteers from each school’s PTO, other adults impact students’ lives through several mentor/role model programs. Kirkwood Community Mentors seeks adults in our community who will serve as role models and provide positive supports to students at all grade levels. Helping students establish positive goals and improve their academic performance takes no more than 60 minutes of your time per week. For more information on how to become a Kirkwood Community Mentor, please contact Nelson Taylor at 314-213-6100, ext. 8043. OASIS (Older Adults Service Information System) is a national organization that provides financial support and resources to train tutors. Older adults are trained to serve as language arts tutors in Kirkwood elementary schools. Monthly sharing and training meetings for OASIS tutors are conducted in the district’s central office. OASIS training sessions for new tutors occurs annually at the beginning of each school year. For more information about OASIS volunteer opportunities, please call 314-213-6100, Ext. 7818, or the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, 314-213-6104. karsea KARSEA (Kirkwood Area Retired School Employee Association) is open to all Kirkwood Area Retired School Employees, their spouses and to retired school employees who worked in other districts but now reside in the Kirkwood School District. For additional information, contact Erma Reid, KARSEA president, at (314) 965-8582 or
[email protected]. KARSEA events this year include; a picnic in Kirkwood Park on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at 11 a.m.; a Holiday Luncheon on December 11, 2013; a Legislative Meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2014; and an election of officers with a special presentation on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Details on each event will be sent to all KARSEA members. The Kirkwood School District Directory is produced by the WebsterKirkwood Times, which is published by Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc. The directory is distributed to residents of the Kirkwood School District in the Webster-Kirkwood Times, through school offices and through the Kirkwood Area Chamber of Commerce. How to reach us Call (314) 968-2699, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fax (314) 968-2961, 24 hours a day Mail 122 W. Lockwood Ave., 2nd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63119 Visit Our offices are in downtown Old Webster Groves at Gore & Lockwood E-mail
[email protected] Online www.timesnewspapers.com or www.websterkirkwoodtimes.com The Times thanks the Kirkwood School District Community Relations and Development Office for their help in producing this directory. Publisher ���������������������������������Dwight Bitikofer Editor-In-Chief �����������������������Don Corrigan General Manager �������������������Mary Chambers Managing Editor ���������������������Kevin Murphy Associate Editor ���������������������Marty Harris Online Editor ���������������������������Fran Mannino Photographer �������������������������Diana Linsley Creative Director �������������������Randy Drilingas Creative Department �������������Susy Bergman, Tam Tin Tang, ���������������������������������������Amanda Zarecki Display Advertising Sales . . Polly Brackman, Sheila Buckles, Tom Carter, Terry Cassidy, Marianne Fuhrmann, Cathy Joyner, Dennie O’Dowd, Ann Simon, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Slama, Jackie Wagner, Michelle Weintz Accounts Manager �����������������Kim Besterfeldt Classified Ad Coordinator ���Kent Tentschert Classifieds/Receptionist �������Jan Streib PUBLISHED BY WEBSTER-KIRKWOOD TIMES, INC. ©2013 Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times 31 F I N A N C I A L facts Budgeted Residential Tax Rate Non-Binding Tax Rate for 2013 Example: Kirkwood School District taxes for a home assessed at $250,000 is $2,014. 2013-2014 Budgeted Expenditures Operating $64,168,488 1,600,000 Activity Accounts1 Maintenance Fund 2,380,000 Technology Fund 2,492,340 Kirkwood Early Childhood Ctr 3,213,101 Debt Service 4,942,668 Construction 820,554 Total 2013-2014 Budgeted Operating Revenues Local property taxes State sales taxes Desegregation aid State foundation formula Other: local, county, state and fed Total Operating Budget Other Revenue Sources (2013-2014) Activity Accounts Maintenance Fund Technology Fund Kirkwood Early Childhood Center Debt Service Funds Grand Total 2012-2013 Operating Expenditures per ADA2 Actual Operating Fund Balance as of June 30, 2013 Actual Operating Fund Balance as a percent of FY14 opening budgeted expenditures $1,600,000 2,492,340 2,492,340 3,023,132 5,137,800 $77,543,198 $12,251 $18,877,608 $47,372,830 4,189,000 1,479,000 2,615,000 7,141,756 $62,797,586 $79,617,151 $4.2398 Updated July 2013 Uses of Operating Expenditures Instruction & School Administration Facilities & Maintenance School Support3 Administrative Services Center Financing Costs4 Transportation Tightening Our Belt Budget Reductions since 2011 ERIP5 & Staffing Contracted Services Operating Budgets & Furniture Textbooks Extended School Year Professional Development & Travel Substitute Teachers Total $2,322,000 160,000 594,000 261,000 50,000 20,000 48,000 $3,455,000 68.2% 11.0% 11.6% 4.2% 3.7% 1.3% 2013 Preliminary Assessed Valuation (As of March 2013) Real Property Personal Property Total Top Five Taxpayers Ashfield Active Living & Wellness. Eckelkamp Office Center LLC Corporate Hill Investments LLC Tenet Health Systems Debt Moody’s Bond Rating • General Obligation Bonds • Leasehold Revenue Bonds Total General Obligation Bond Debt as of June 30, 2013 Total Leasehold Revenue Bond Debt as of June 30, 2013 Total Debt Debt Limit Ceiling6 Aa1 Aa2 $1,123,454,510 129,863,570 $1,253,318,080 2012 Assessed Valuation 16,407,720 9,775,550 8,369,070 7,821,960 1.35% 0.81% 0.71% 0.65% West County Center LLC $30,114,390 2.49% $37,765,000 $20,110,000 $57,875,000 $187,997,712 29.42% 1. Activity Account expenditures are funded from revenue received from fund-raising, facility rental fees and other outside sources. 2. ADA stands for Average Daily Attendance (per pupil expenditure). 3. School Support includes counselors, food service, and other student support services. 4. Financing Costs consist of principal and interest on leasehold revenue bonds and other leases. 5. Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) 6. The debt limit ceiling is 15 percent of the assessed valuation of the district. 32 2013-14 Kirkwood School District Directory CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNER MENTOR TO 35 AWARD WINNING STUDENTS YOUR PROFESSOR stlcc.edu Our faculty will help you build a pathway to success. Why not learn from the best?