Kirkwood School Directory 2009-10

KIRKWOOD School District

2009-10 Directory A special publication of the Webster-Kirkwood Times

August 2009

INDEX

INFORMATION

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)....................4 Calendar...................................... 5-8 Winter Weather...............................9 KHS Sports Schedule............... 12 & 13 Phone Numbers............................14 District Map..................................15 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)................... 16 SSD Public Notice..........................16 Voluntary Transfer Program...........17 Preparing for the School Year........20 Non-discrimination Statement.......20 Asbestos Management..................20 School Board Meetings..................31

SCHOOLS

Kirkwood High........................ 10-11 Nipher Middle...............................18 North Kirkwood Middle.................19 Keysor Elementary.........................21 North Glendale Elementary...........22 Robinson Elementary.....................23 Tillman Elementary........................24 Westchester Elementary.................25 Kirkwood Early Childhood Center ....28-29

ADMINISTRATION

Welcome from Superintendent..........3 About the District............................4 District Report Card.......................26 Student Performance.....................27 Strategic Planning.........................30 Board of Education........................31

organizations & services

Tillman's Living Wax Museum From left: Matt Woodruff as Mark Twain, Miles Beattie as Walt Disney, Jeff Kiless as General Grant, Kharma Gray as Maya Angelou and Celia Hatfield as Lou Brock Photo by Diana Linsley

Golden Pass Program for Residents.................................4 Programs & Services for Students.. 26 Special Education Parent Advisory Council............................30 Organizations for Parents & Community................30 Volunteer & Community Mentor Programs.......................30 Curriculum Advisory Committees....30

2

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

#1347

Now enrolling in fields of Information Systems Security, Computer Technology, Electrical Mechanics and Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

1-877-206-5844

www.vatterott-college.edu 12970 Maurer Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63127

Classes start soon, call now to get started!

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

3

welcome from the superintendent Dear Kirkwood School District Residents: As the new superintendent of schools for the Kirkwood School District, I am pleased and excited to be joining a dynamic community that values education and places the welfare of all students as a top priority. The generous support of school district patrons and businesses is evident in projects such as this School Directory, which is produced in partnership with the Webster-Kirkwood Times. The KSD School Directory is a valuable resource that contains information about Kirkwood schools such as school hours, enrollment requirements, the 2009-10 school calendar, the fall sports schedule, and school board meeting dates. We have also included a telephone directory based on frequently asked questions for services and departments. I appreciate the efforts of the Webster-Kirkwood Times in producing this publication and especially thank the many area businesses that contributed through paid advertisements. As a key partner in education, our local business community offers support for school and student activities throughout G R I LtheLyear. On behalf of the Kirkwood School District, I invite each resident to visit the schools often and hope many of you will consider joining our volunteer force. You are welcome to attend the many sports and127 fine arts events featuring our talented students. Senior citizens West Jefferson Avenue may contact us for a Golden Pass, which allows you to attend most of these events free of charge. As we prepare for the start of school on Aug. 19, I look forward to meeting many district patrons and encourage you to stop by my office and introduce yourself. I believe the education of our children is one of the most important goals of our community and one that requires a true team effort and shared decision-making. You are an important part of that team, and I am confident that we can accomplish a great deal by working together to help our children G R I L L learn and succeed.

“The Fine Art of Casual Dining”

McArthur’s Bakery would like to extend our best wishes for a great school year to the staff, students and parents of the Webster Groves School District!

Free Dozen Reg. Cookies with any purchase limit one dozen free. exp 07/01/10

FREE SANDWICH

Buy 1 sandwich or combo Get 1 free of equal or lesser value

exp 07/01/10

113 N. Kirkwood Rd. • 314-894-0900

LUNCH & DINNER 7 Days a Week Bring the Family!

IN

KIRKWOO

D

“Kirkwood's Favorite Family Restaurant” 123 W. Jefferson Ave. • 314-966-2001 123 West Jefferson Avenue

(314) 966-2001

IN

We are your School Instrument Resource Center!

KIRKWOO

D

Rentals • Repairs Sales • Sheet Music

Sincerely, Thomas Williams, Superintendent of Schools

113 W. Jefferson• Kirkwood • 314-965-4818 www.musiccenterofkirkwood.com

Design & Build of New Construction, Custom Homes, Additions, Remodels, Exterior Hardscapes & Landscapes Downtown Kirkwood, MO

Two Great Places Under One Roof Serving the St. Louis Area for over 30 Years Proud Member of the Kirkwood Community

Cullivour Landscapes 314.965.1565 www.cullivour.com Professionally Built Living Spaces

Cullivour Construction

4

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

In partnership with its dynamic communities, the Kirkwood School District has built a solid reputation as a district where children and their needs come first. Kirkwood schools and communities share a proud heritage and respect for tradition as well as a progressive attitude toward education for all children. District staff, parents and community members work together to provide innovative educational programs, which focus on what today’s youth must know and learn to become tomorrow’s leaders. The district, chartered in 1865, is among the oldest in St. Louis County and one of the oldest west of the Mississippi River. Located in southwest St. Louis County approximately 15 miles from the city of St. Louis, Kirkwood School District covers an area of 15 square

miles and serves all, or portions of, eight suburban communities including Des Peres, Frontenac, Glendale, Huntleigh, Kirkwood, Oakland, Town and Country, and Warson Woods. (See map on page 15) The district also welcomes eligible students from the city of St. Louis through participation in the St. Louis Voluntary Transfer Program. (See map – page 17) With sidewalks and tree-lined streets, many Kirkwood School District neighborhoods are within walking or biking distance of the district’s five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The Hough Community Learning Center provides additional learning opportunities for children and residents of all ages. These opportunities include the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center,

which is a licensed and fully accredited early education center serving families with children up to age 10. The programs offered include preschool, early childhood special education and Parents As Teachers. The Hough Center also features a Community Technology Learning Center open to all district students and residents. The Kirkwood School District and its surrounding communities reflect a blend of old town charm with new suburban vitality. Residents enjoy beautiful parks and recreation facilities, thriving municipal business districts, large shopping malls, an open-air produce market, and a nationally acclaimed children’s science museum. Several parochial schools and a junior college are also located within the district’s boundaries.

protection of pupil rights amendment (PPRA)

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232h; 34 CFR Part 98) applies to programs that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). PPRA is intended to protect the rights of parents and students in two ways: • It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors make instructional materials available for inspection by parents if those materials will be used in connection with an ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation in which their children participate; and • It seeks to ensure that schools and contractors obtain written parental consent before minor students are required to participate in any ED-funded survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:

1. Political affiliations; 2. Mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student and his/her family; 3. Sex behavior and attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers; or 7. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

Parents or students who believe their rights under PPRA may have been violated may file a complaint with ED by writing the Family Policy Compliance Office. Complaints must contain specific allegations of fact giving reasonable cause to believe that a violation of PPRA occurred. For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800877-8339. Or you may contact us at the following address: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5920

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. The bearer of a Golden Pass is entitled to attend most public events sponsored by the district free of charge with the exception of

Get assignment help ...and find fun stuff @ your library!

the annual Turkey Day Game or any statesponsored contests. Please call the Office of Community Relations & Development, 314-213-6102, to obtain a pass.

See ALL the listings

PRUADV.COM Your Hometown Realtor

teen email: [email protected]

www.kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org 314-821-5770 ext.1015

107 W. LOCKWOOD

314-962-1100

An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estates Affiliates, Inc.

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

5

district calendar 2009-10

Key to Abbreviations: Please Note: Calendar dates are subject to change. ASC: Administrative Services Center PAT: Parents As Teachers NKMS: North Kirkwood Middle School OLC: Outdoor Learning Center KECC: Kirkwood Early Childhood Center KHS: Kirkwood High School

August 6 First-Year Teachers Workshop District 7 All New Teachers Workshops District 10 All New Teachers Workshops District NKMS Currently Enrolled Students Registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. NKMS Cafeteria NKMS VTS Welcome 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Carpenter Branch Libr 11 All New Teachers Workshops District NKMS Currently Enrolled Students Registration 12 - 7 p.m. NKMS Cafeteria 12 All New Teachers Workshops District 13 Westchester Kindergarten Curriculum/Parent Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester Robinson Kindergarten Parent Meeting 6 - 7 p.m. Robinson Tillman Kindergarten Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tillman District Opening Day Workshop District 13 Nipher VTS Welcome 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Carpenter Branch Libr 14 Elementary VTS Picnic 5:30 p.m. Tower Grove Park Teacher Work Days District 16 Robinson Fall Fundraiser - Easy Street Begins Robinson N. Glendale First Grade Popsicle Social PTO 7 p.m. N. Glendale 17 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. ASC Tillman Grades 1-5 Parent Meetings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tillman KECC Half Day Preschool Open House 6 - 7 p.m. KECC Tillman Kindergarten - Grade 5 Meet the Teach 4 - 5 p.m. Tillman Keysor Meet the Teacher Night 4:40 p.m. Keysor Westchester Meet the Teacher Night 5 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale Meet the Teacher Night 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. N. Glendale Robinson Open House 6:30-8 p.m. Robinson Robinson Fall Fundraiser - Easy Street Begins Robinson Nipher Orientation Lunch for Sixth Grade & New Students 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nipher Teacher Work Days District 18 KHS Freshman Day 8 - 11:30 a.m. KHS Westchester PTO Officer’s Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester 19 Robinson Back-to-School Parent Coffee 8:40 - 9:40 a.m. OLC First Day of School for Students District 20 KHS Activities Fair & Pep Rally 5:30-8 p.m. KHS 22 KECC Family Fun Fair 9 - 10:30 a.m. KECC 24 Elementary Instrumental Music Parents 6:30 p.m. KHS Lecture Hall 25 Westchester 3rd Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester Keysor Parent Info Night 6:30 p.m. Keysor 26 NKMS Open House 7 p.m. NKMS N. Glendale Grade 2 Curriculum Night 6 p.m. N. Glendale N. Glendale Grade 3 Curriculum Night 7 p.m. N. Glendale 27 Westchester Family Fitness Walk 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Westchester KHS Open House 7 p.m. KHS N. Glendale Grade 5 Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. N. Glendale 31 Westchester 2nd Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Westchester SEPTEMBER 1 Westchester 1st Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. 2 Westchester 4th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Nipher Curriculum Night 7 p.m. Tillman Intake Conferences and Book Fair KHS Underclassmen Picture Day N. Glendale Grade 1 Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. 3 Westchester 5th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Tillman Intake Conferences and Book Fair Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m.

Westchester Westchester Nipher Tillman KHS N. Glendale Westchester Tillman ASC ASC

3 4 7 8 8 9 10 11 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 28 29 30

KHS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. N. Glendale Grade 4 Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. Labor Day - District Closed Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. OASIS Returning Tutors Meeting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. N. Glendale PTO Curriculum Night 7 p.m. Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. OASIS New Tutor Training 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Westchester Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 8 p.m. OASIS New Tutor Training 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. NKMS Picture Day Community Open House - Meet the New Superintendent 6-8 p.m. OASIS New Tutor Training 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. KHS Senior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. Keysor Book Fair Begins 3:35 p.m. Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Westchester Parent/Teacher Conferences/Sibling Night 4 - 8 p.m. Robinson Book Fair 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 6 - 9 p.m. KHS Junior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Robinson Staff Appreciation Dinner 5 p.m. Robinson Book Fair 8 - 9 a.m. & 12 - 4 p.m. Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Robinson Juvenile Diabetes Walk Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. Greentree Parade Begins at KHS 10 a.m. Tillman PTO Opening Day Coffee 8:30-9 a.m. Nipher 6th Grade Camp Begins Robinson Book Fair 8 - 9 a.m. & 3 - 4:30 p.m. KHS Sophomore Parents Coffee 7 p.m. Robinson Book Fair 8 - 9 a.m. & 3 - 8 p.m. Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Westchester Picture Day KHS Freshman Parents Coffee 7 p.m. KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home Tillman Red Cross Blood Drive Grades 1-5 3 - 7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. KHS National Honor Society Blood Drive NKMS 6W Adventure Begins

OCTOBER 1 KHS College Speaker Night 6 p.m. SSD Parent Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 2 NKMS 6W Adventure Ends Keysor First Friday 8:25 p.m. Nipher Picture Day Tillman PTO Fallapalooza 6 - 9 p.m. NKMS Trivia Night 5 Facility and Field Use Meeting 5 p.m. KHS/SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 7 p.m. 6 NKMS 6E Adventure Begins Keysor MADCO Performs 7 p.m.

KHS Library Keating Theater N. Glendale Keysor District ASC ASC N. Glendale Keysor Robinson Westchester Nipher Library NKMS ASC Board Rm Westchester ASC Board Rm NKMS KHS ASC Board Rm KHS Cafeteria Keysor Tillman Westchester Robinson Robinson KHS Cafeteria Keysor Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Keysor District KHS Tillman Camp Wyman Robinson KHS Cafeteria Robinson Robinson Keysor Westchester KHS Cafeteria KHS Tillman ASC Denver Miller Gym NKMS KHS Cafeteria ASC Off Site Keysor Nipher Tillman NKMS KHS/McCallie Hall KHS Library Off Site Keysor

continued on page 6

6

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

District Calendar 2009-10 continued from page 5 OCTOBER 7 Robinson Meacham Park Picnic 4 - 5:30 p.m. KHS Senior Panoramic Picture - Homeroom 8 NKMS 6E Adventure Ends Robinson Chess Club Begins 7:45 a.m. KECC Fall Festival and Family Dinner 5 - 7 p.m. KHS Introducing KHS / Parochial School Night 7 p.m. Keysor Cubs 9:30 a.m. 8 Tillman Picture Day Robinson School Picture Day 8 a.m. 9 NKMS Harvest Dance 6th Grade 1:30 - 2:55 p.m. NKMS Harvest Dance 7th & 8th Grade 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 10 N. Glendale PTO Fun Fair 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12 KHS College Fair @ Meramec CC 13 KHS Mothers Club Tour of KHS 9 a.m. Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. 14 NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. 15 End of First Quarter Robinson Fall Fundraiser - Easy Street Ends KHS Fall Play 7 p.m. Keysor Fun Run 9 a.m. Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. 16 KHS Fall Play 7 p.m. District Record Day - No School for Students 17 KHS Fall Play 7 p.m. 19 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher Book Fair Begins KHS Fall Choral Concert 7 p.m. Robinson Spooky Hollow Begins 20 N. Glendale 4th Grade Musical Program 7 p.m. NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. NKMS Picture Re-take Westchester “PTO Ice Cream Social, Scholastic Book Fair” 4 p.m. Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. NKMS Scholastic Book Fair Begins 21 Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8:30 p.m. NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. KHS Underclassman Picture Retake Day 22 NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. Tillman Festival of Strings 7:30 p.m. KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. 23 NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. Westchester Spiders Begin 24 NKMS Fall Play 7 p.m. 25 Robinson Trunk or Treat 4 - 6 p.m. 26 KHS Grades Mailed Home Keysor Spiders in PE 27 Keysor Family Spider Night 4 p.m. KHS Talent Show 7 p.m. Westchester Kindergarten Dad’s Pumpkin Carving 6:30 p.m. 29 Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8:30 p.m. NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Robinson Halloween Parade & Parties 2:15 p.m. Tillman Halloween Parade & Parties 2:15 p.m. Keysor Halloween Parade & Parties 2:30 p.m. KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. Westchester Halloween Parade & Parties 2:30 p.m. 30 Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School) 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School) 8:15 a.m. District Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

Meacham Park KHS Varsity Gym Off Site Robinson KECC KHS Cafeteria Keysor Tillman Robinson NKMS NKMS N. Glendale Meramec CC KHS Commons Keysor Robinson Westchester NKMS District Robinson Keating Theater Keysor District Keating Theater District Keating Theater ASC Nipher Keating Theater Robinson N. Glendale NKMS NKMS Westchester Tillman NKMS Nipher NKMS NKMS KHS NKMS KHS Gym KHS NKMS Westchester NKMS Robinson KHS Keysor Keysor Keating Theater Westchester Nipher NKMS Robinson Tillman Keysor KHS Westchester Nipher NKMS KHS District

NOVEMBER 2 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. 4 District Festival of Choirs 7 p.m. NKMS Turkey Trot 3 p.m. 5 Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m. KHS National Honor Society Induction 7 p.m. 6 Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. 8 KHS Autumn Premiere Freshman Choral Concert 2 p.m. 9 Robinson Turkey Trot Begins 10 Tillman Grade 2 Musical 7 p.m. Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. 11 Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. 12 KHS Vocal Jazz Sneak Preview Concert 7 p.m. Nipher Winter Mixer 2:15 - 4 p.m. 14 KHS Friendship Dance 8 p.m. KECC Book/Movie Sale TBD 16 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. 17 Robinson Family Dinner – Teaching & Leading 6-8 p.m. Keysor Family Fitness Night Tillman Picture Retake Day Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. 19 Nipher Fall Play 7 p.m. Robinson Picture Retake Day KHS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. 20 Nipher Fall Play 7 p.m. 23 KHS Tacky Day 24 KHS Red & White Spirit Day KECC Turkey Day Magic House Night 6 - 8 p.m. Nipher Turkey Trot 25 KSDF Turkey Day Chili Bowl Cook Off 5:30 p.m. District Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School for Students KHS Pep Rally & Bonfire 7 p.m. KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home 26 District Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed KHS Turkey Day Football Game Noon 27 District Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed

ASC Keating Theater NKMS ASC ASC KHS Library Keysor Keating Theater Robinson Tillman Keysor Robinson Westchester N. Glendale Nipher Library NKMS Keating Theater Nipher Webster Groves HS KECC ASC Robinson Keysor Tillman Tillman Nipher North Gym Robinson KHS Cafeteria Keating Theater Nipher North Gym KHS KHS Magic House Nipher KHS Gym District KHS Gym KHS District KHS/Lyons Stadium District

DECEMBER 2 Nipher Band Concert 7 p.m. NKMS Orchestra/Vocal Concert 7 p.m. 3 NKMS 7West Blood Drive 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 7 p.m. 4 KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 7 p.m. Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. 5 KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 7 p.m. 6 KHS 9th & 10th Grade Blackbox Show 2 p.m. 7 KHS Winter Choral Concert 7 p.m. 8 KHS Bandemonium Concert 7 p.m. Robinson "PTO Fundraiser - Christopher's Gifts, Kirkwood" Keysor Winter Concert/Art Gallery 7 p.m. 9 NKMS Band Concert 7 p.m. Nipher Orchestra/Vocal Concert 7 p.m. 10 KHS Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. Westchester Kindergarten Holiday Houses w/Moms 6:30 p.m. 11 District Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. 13 KHS St. Louis Wind Symphony & KHS Jazz Band Concert 3 p.m. 14 KHS L. Fink Dance Program 7 p.m. Robinson P. E. Winter Wonderland Games Begin

Nipher North Gym NKMS NKMS KHS KHS Keysor KHS KHS Keating Theater Keating Theater Off Site Keysor NKMS Nipher North Gym Keating Theater Westchester District Keating Theater Keating Theater Robinson

continued next page

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

7

District Calendar 2009-10 continued from page 6 DECEMBER 15 N. Glendale 2nd Grade Musical Program 7 p.m. Keysor Family Skate Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester Winter Concert 7 p.m. 17 KECC Holiday Magic House Night 6 - 8 p.m. 18 Keysor Faculty Skate 4 p.m. NKMS Talent Show 22 KHS “The Road to Carnegie Hall” Benefit Concert 7 p.m. N. Glendale 5th Grade Sings at Plaza Frontenac Noon Tillman Celebration of Traditions Westchester Winter Parties 2:45 p.m. End of First Semester Robinson Winter Sing-a-Long & Parties 2 p.m. 23 District Winter Break Begins - District Closed

N. Glendale Keysor Keysor Westchester Magic House Keysor NKMS Keating Center Plaza Frontenac Tillman Westchester District Robinson District

JANUARY 2010 4 District Record Day - No School for Students 5 Students Return from Winter Break Keysor Cubs 6:30 p.m. 8 Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. KECC Movie Night 6 - 7:30 p.m. 11 Facility and Field Use Meeting 5 p.m. KHS Grades Mailed Home KHS Senior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. 12 Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. 13 KHS Junior Parents Coffee 7 p.m. NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. 14 KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. 18 Martin Luther King Day - District Closed 19 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. 20 Nipher Father/Grandfather Breakfast 7:30 a.m. NKMS Parent/Grandparent Breakfast 7:30-8:15 p.m. NKMS VTS Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:30 - 8 p.m. 21 KHS “8th Grade Curriculum, Sports & Activities Night” 7 p.m. Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 6 - 9 p.m. Westchester Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 8 p.m. Westchester Kindergarten Registration 4:30 - 7 p.m. 22 Westchester Kindergarten Registration 4:30 - 7 p.m. Westchester PTO Family Fun Night 6 p.m. 23 KHS Best of Broadway/Taste of Jazz 7 p.m. N. Glendale Skate Party 6 p.m. 25 KHS Sophomore Parents Coffee 7 p.m. 26 Keysor Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Robinson Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. KHS Mothers Club Tour of KHS 9 a.m. 26 Westchester Parent Teacher Conference (Sibling Conf) 4 p.m. 28 KHS Freshman Parents Coffee 7 p.m. Tillman Kindergarten Registration & Info - New Families (appt.) 29 KHS Blood Drive 30 District Festival of Bands 7:30 p.m. KHS Hatchet Hop 8 p.m. Robinson Trivia Night/Silent Auction

Keysor Keysor KECC KHS/McCallie Hall KHS KHS Cafeteria Keysor Robinson Westchester N. Glendale KHS Cafeteria NKMS Keating Theater District ASC Tillman Nipher NKMS Carpenter Branch Library Keating Theater Keysor Robinson Westchester Westchester Westchester Westchester Keating Theater Off Site KHS Cafeteria Keysor Robinson KHS Commons Westchester KHS Cafeteria Tillman KHS KHS Gym KHS Gym Community Center

FEBRUARY 1 Board of Education Meeting Facility and Field Use Meeting KHS/SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 2 Robinson Kindergarten Registration

ASC KHS/McCallie Hall KHS Library Robinson

7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 - 8 p.m.

District

The BesT Period.

in

3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27

Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8 p.m. NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 - 8PM Robinson Kindergarten Registration 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. KHS Blackbox Play 7 p.m. Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m. Keysor Cubs 9:30 a.m. KHS Blackbox Play 7 p.m. Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. NKMS Winter Dance 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. KHS Blackbox Play 7 p.m. KHS Blackbox Play 2 p.m. N. Glendale 3rd Grade Musical 7 p.m. Keysor Cup Stacking Tournament 4 p.m. Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Tillman Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester 3rd Grade Circus 7 p.m. NKMS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. Nipher Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-8 p.m. Tillman Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Robinson Valentine Parties 2:30 p.m. Tillman Valentine Parties 2:30 p.m. Westchester Valentine Parties 2:45 p.m. Keysor Valentine Parties 2:30 p.m. N. Glendale Valentines Parties 2:30 p.m. District Staff Development Day - No School for Students President's Day - District Closed Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester Spring Pictures KHS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. KECC Movie Night 6 - 7:30 p.m. Robinson Fun Fair 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. KHS Trivia Night (Fundraiser for Senior Class) 7 p.m. District Festival of Strings 7:30 p.m. District Festival of Bands 7:30 p.m. Keysor Blood Drive 2 p.m. KHS Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band Concert 7 p.m. KECC Messy Play 6 - 7:30 p.m. KECC Messy Play 9 - 10:30 a.m. N. Glendale PTO School Dance 7 p.m.

Nipher NKMS Robinson KHS ASC ASC Keysor KHS Keysor NKMS KHS KHS N. Glendale Keysor Robinson Westchester N. Glendale Tillman KHS Nipher Library Library Westchester NKMS Nipher Tillman Keating Theater Robinson Tillman Westchester Keysor N. Glendale District District ASC Keysor Westchester KHS Library Gym Robinson KHS Gym KHS Gym KHS Gym Keysor Keating Theater KECC KECC N. Glendale

MARCH 1 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. 2 Robinson Book Fair 6 - 8 p.m. Robinson Learning Fair 6:30 - 8 p.m. NKMS North vs. Nipher Girls Basketball Game 3:15 p.m. Tillman Open House and Fine Arts Festival 6 - 7 p.m. Robinson Staff Appreciation Dinner 5 p.m. 4 Robinson Group Picture Day NKMS North vs. Nipher Boys Basketball Game 3:15 p.m. ASC Parent Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Tillman Spring Picture Day NKMS Spring Play 7 p.m. 5 End of Third Quarter Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m.

ASC Robinson Robinson Nipher Tillman Robinson Robinson Nipher ASC Keating Theater Tillman NKMS District Keysor

continued on page 8

GuiTar insTrucTion.

Excellent degreed staff with years of experience. Relaxed environment with computer-based teaching aides for transcription, recording, jam tracks and other learning tools. Student gigs at local venues and band programs!

314-962-9536

38 West Lockwood • Webster Groves FuLL retaiL Guitar shop www.DavidsGuitarLoft.com

8

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

District Calendar 2009-10 continued from page 7 MARCH 5 Tillman PTO Trivia Night 7 p.m. KWD Community Ctr NKMS Spring Play 7 p.m. NKMS 6 NKMS Spring Play 7 p.m. NKMS 8 District No School for Students District 9 Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Keysor Robinson PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale 10 Nipher 5th Grade Parent Meeting 6:15 p.m. Nipher Cafeteria Nipher on Display 6:30 p.m. Nipher NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS Nipher Special Education Parent Meeting 7 p.m. Nipher Library 11 KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. KHS 15 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. ASC 16 Westchester 2nd Grade Concert 7 p.m. Westchester Robinson 4th Grade Trip Jefferson City Tillman Grade 5 Musical 7 p.m. Tillman KHS Grades Mailed Home KHS Tillman PTO Meeting Noon Tillman 17 Keysor Jump Rope for Heart Keysor KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5 p.m. KHS Nipher Spring Musical 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym 18 District “Parent/Teacher Conferences District Elementary Schools - No School, Middle Schools - School IS in Session High School - School IS in Session” Nipher Spring Musical 7 p.m. Nipher North Gym NKMS Student/Staff Basketball Game 2 p.m. NKMS 19 District Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students District 22 District Spring Recess Begins - District Closed District 29 School Resumes District APRIL 1 2 3 5 6 7 12 13 14 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28

Key Volunteers/Administrator Meeting 7:30 a.m. Key Volunteers/CR&D Meeting 8:30 a.m. KHS Science Speaker Night 7 p.m. Keysor First Friday/Keysor CUBS NKMS Scavenger Hunt PTO Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. School Board Election Nipher PTO Meeting 7 p.m. KHS Gold K Ceremony 7:30 p.m. Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Keysor PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Westchester PTO Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS PTO Meeting 7 p.m. NKMS Soccer Game NKMS vs. Nipher Girls and Boys 3:10 p.m. School Wide Testing Ends Nipher Spring Fling 2 - 4 p.m. District Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. N. Glendale 1st Grade Musical 7 p.m. NKMS Gold N Ceremony 7 p.m. Keysor Cubs 6:30 p.m. KHS Blood Drive NKMS Middle School Track Meet NKMS vs. Nipher 4:30 p.m. KHS Musical 7 p.m. NKMS Grandparents Lunch 11:30 a.m. KHS Musical 7 p.m. Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. KHS Musical 7 p.m. Westchester Book Fair & Art Show 4 p.m. NKMS Choir Concert 7 p.m.

ASC ASC Keating Theater Keysor NKMS ASC District Nipher Library Keating Theater Tillman Keysor Westchester N. Glendale NKMS NKMS NKMS Nipher ASC N. Glendale NKMS Keysor KHS Gym KHS Keating Theater Library Keating Theater District Keating Theater Westchester NKMS

Nipher Gold N Ceremony 7 p.m. 29 Westchester Kindergartem Orientation (2010-2011) 7 p.m. KHS Progress Reports Mailed Home KHS Vocal Jazz Concert 7 p.m. 30 N. Glendale Plant Sale 3:30 - 7 p.m. MAY 3 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Spirit Week 4 District Elementary Instrumental Music Concert 7:30 p.m. Tillman Grade 5 Group Picture 10 a.m. 5 Keysor A.C.E.S. Day 9 a.m. Robinson A.C.E.S. Day 10 a.m. NKMS Area Middle School Track Meet NKMS Band Concert 7 p.m. District Retirement & 25 Year Recognition Reception 4 - 6 p.m. Nipher Variety Show 7 p.m. 6 Robinson Last Day of Chess Club 7:45 a.m. KHS PTO Meeting / Dinner 6 p.m. 7 NKMS 7th Grade Wellness day Nipher 8th Grade Dance 6-8 p.m. NKMS 8th Grade Dance 7 - 9:30 p.m. Keysor First Friday 8:25 a.m. KECC Vehicle Fair 6 - 7:30 p.m. 10 Westchester PTO Salad Supper 6:30 p.m. KHS Symphonic Band & Concert Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. 11 District Elementary Track Meet 5 - 8 p.m. 12 Nipher Band Concert 7 p.m. NKMS Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. 13 KHS Symphonic Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert 7 p.m. 14 Robinson 4th Grade Missouri Day 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal 12:35 p.m. 15 KHS Prom - TBA 8 p.m. 17 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. Robinson Book Exchange Begins KHS Spring Choral Concert 7 p.m. 18 Robinson 5th Grade Celebration 6:30 - 8 p.m. Westchester 5th Grade Musical 7 p.m. KHS Awards Ceremony 7 p.m. Tillman PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. 19 NKMS Moving in the Middle 1 p.m. Nipher Orchestra/Vocal Concert 7 p.m. 20 Tillman Grade 5 Celebration 6:30 p.m. KHS Jazz Concert 7 p.m. 21 Robinson Field Day 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tillman Grade 5 Fun Day Westchester PTO School Picnic 5:30 - 8 p.m. 25 Nipher 8th Grade Celebration 7 p.m. Keysor Family Picnic 4 p.m. 26 NKMS 8th Grade Celebration 7 p.m. KECC Family Picnic 6 - 8 p.m. 27 Tillman Field Day and All School Picnic Last Day of School for Students 28 KHS Baccalaureate (sponsored by KHS Mothers' Club) TBA Teacher Work Day 29 KHS Graduation 7 p.m. 31 Memorial Day - District Closed JUNE 1 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. 15 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.

Nipher North Gym Westchester KHS Keating Theater N. Glendale ASC Robinson KHS Gym Tillman Keysor Robinson NKMS NKMS KHS Commons Nipher North Gym Robinson KHS Library NKMS Nipher NKMS Keysor NKMS Lot Westchester Keating Theater KHS Nipher North Gym NKMS Keating Theater Robinson District KHS ASC Robinson Keating Theater Robinson Westchester Keating Theater Tillman NKMS Nipher North Gym Tillman Keating Theater Robinson Tillman Westchester KHS Keating Center Keysor KHS Park Tillman District KHS District Chaifetz Arena District ASC ASC

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

9

winter weather information

SCHOOLREACH: Parents/guardians will receive a phone call through SchoolReach, the district’s telephone broadcast system. SchoolReach enables school personnel to notify all households and parents by phone in the event of a school cancellation, late start or emergency. The 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, work and cell phone numbers. 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. Students receive updated emergency schedules in late fall after all stations have confirmed their participation.

MANOR

Youth Sports & Classes Basketball Kicksters Hoopsters Gymnastics

Sign Up Today!

Try the YMCA present this coupon

FREE ONE WEEK PASS

Kirkwood-Webster Groves Family YMCA Kirkwood 325 N. Taylor • 314-965-9622 Webster Groves 226 E. Lockwood • 314-962-9622 www.ymcastlouis.org/kirkwood

Richard M. Kuhn Fifth Generation Serving St. Louis

314-966-KUHN www.kuhnconst.com

GROVE

LONG-TERM CARE WITH DIGNITY

PROUD RECIPIENT OF The Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Top Nursing Homes Award For Quality and Performance 711 South Kirkwood Road • manorgrove.com

Swim Teams Teen Leader Programs & much more!

314-965-0864

10

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Dr. David Holley Principal

Christine Lindquist Associate Principal Grade 11 School Information Address: 801 W. Essex Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6110 314-984-4412 (Fax) Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org School Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Early dismissal on five Curriculum Development Days

Mike Wade

Assistant Principal, Grade 12

Cathy McGrath

Assistant Principal, Grade 10

contacts Executive Secretary: Jackie Ravenscraft Grade 12 Secretary: Ann Krisman Grade 11 Secretary: Kelly Eschenroeder Grade 10 Secretary: Donna Wrubel Grade 9 Secretary: Judy Layman Student Affairs Secretary: Stacy Denton Athletic Office Secretary: Jamie Kirkman Nurse: Linda McKeon, R.N. PTO Co-Presidents: Denise Miller & Cynthia LeFort PTO Meetings: Quarterly KHS Mothers Club Co-Presidents: Kathy Kuziel & Sandy Conner

Michael Gavin

Assistant Principal, Grade 9

Romona Miller Assistant Principal Student Affairs

Counselors: Amber Lutz: Grade 12 Kim Sweesy: Grade 11 Joe Fisch: Grade 10 Rachel Cosic: Grade 9 College Counselors: Emily Berty: A-L Abby Kozeliski: M-Z About Kirkwood HIGH Grades: 9-12 2008-09 Enrollment: 1,654 Present School Built: 1955

Jeff Townsend Athletic Director

Brad Sutterer

Asst. Athletic Director

LET YOUR CHILD AMAZE YOU. Kirkwood Kumon Center

Serving St. Louis since 1991

112 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste 124 Kirkwood, MO 63122

314.773.3802 314.835.1316

© 2004 Kumon North America, Inc.

800.ABC.MATH www.kumon.com

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 Rd. 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, where Nipher Middle School stands today. The present school building on Essex Ave. was built in 1955 on a 47-acre, seven building, college-style campus. Both white and African-American students were enrolled to attend high school together for the first time. Building improvements from a 1993 tax/bond issue included the Thomas N. Keating Performance Center, a fine arts complex that features an 821-seat theater, band, art and vocal music classrooms. The privately funded Walker Commons enclosed the theater lobby area connecting the Keating Center to the main campus. Thanks to community support of Proposition I in April 2005 and the generosity of private donors through the Kirkwood School District Foundation, the Earl and Mrytle Walker Science Center opened in the fall of 2007. The design of the new science facility reflects current research and best practices in science edu-

11

cation. The two-story structure features 15 combined science classrooms/laboratories, five each for chemistry, biology and physics. The former science building was renovated to house the World Language Dept. Also part of Prop I, the KHS Physical Education and Sports Center opened in the fall of 2008. The Center features a new regulation-size gymnasium that was completed in April 2008. The new gymnasium is used for daily physical education classes and also serves as the high school's main gym for athletic competitions. With its 1,750 seats, the new gym is the only facility at the high school large enough to host assemblies and events for the entire student body. The new gym is located in the center of the campus and is connected to the school’s existing physical education facility, which has also been renovated. These renovations include air-conditioning, a new weight training and fitness center, dance studio/classroom, wrestling room and staff offices. The hallway between the new gym and existing building will feature a Hall of Fame to highlight distinguished KHS alumni. Prop I also funded a variety of infrastructure improvements at KHS including installation of a new fire alarm and sprinkler system as well as a decentralized heating and cooling system. KHS is proud to be a high school dedicated to success for all students. The high school has ranked on the Missouri “Top Ten” list for student performance on state MAP tests. The new facilities at KHS have been designed to contribute to a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. KHS welcomes the incoming class of 2013 to an exciting learning community of committed students and staff. Go Pioneers!

PROGRAMS Freshman Opening Day: Aug. 18, 7:50 a.m. PTO Open House: Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Senior Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Junior Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Sophomore Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Freshman Parents’ Coffee: Sept. 24, 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 213-6118 to schedule an appointment to register. Students receive their schedules in early August if they have returned the registration forms, which are mailed out in April. KHS INFO Mascot: KHS Pioneers Colors: Red and White First Graduating Class: 1897, 10 students KHS Class of 2009: 435 (plus 5 foreign-exchange students) Valedictorian: Marion Sudvarg Salutatorian: James Tucker 2009 National Merit Finalists: 9 2009 National Merit Commended Students: 10

OB-GYN Care For Women, By Women Premier Women’s Health Care has four providers who specialize in the unique health care needs of women. Dr. Schnapp, Dr. Cañas-Polesel, Dr. LaGow and Robin Oliver, Nurse Practitioner and Certified Menopause Practitioner, are each accepting new patients at two convenient locations–Fenton and Arnold.

This is health care for women, provided by women – you’ll feel right at home.

Call for more information or to sChedule an appointment

ArNOld

636.717.6780

3619 Richardson Square Dr., Suite 140 Arnold, MO 63010

accepting new patients OB/GYN & BOard Certified

FENTON

636.717.6777

714 Gravois Rd., Suite 220 Fenton, MO 63026

12

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

KHS FALL 2009 SPORTS SCHEDULE

Date Opponent SITE TIME VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 9/12 NORTHWEST-STAN NELSON INV Northwest HS TBA 9/17 PARKWAY CENTRAL INV Parkway Central HS TBA 9/26 HANCOCK INV Jefferson Barracks TBA 9/28 BLO-POP TRI MEET Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/3 PARKWAY WEST INV McNair Park TBA 10/10 9BORDER WARS SIU-Edwardsville 9 a.m. 10/17 SUB WEST CONF TRN Jefferson Barracks TBA 10/24 DISTRICT Parkway Central HS TBA 10/28 FINDLEY MEMORIAL Forest Park TBA 10/31 SECTIOINAL Jefferson Barracks TBA 11/7 STATE TRN TBA TBA VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 9/10 WEBSTER INV Blackburn Park 4 p.m. 9/19 PAUL ENKE INV Sioux Passage Park 9:30 a.m. 9/26 HANCOCK INV Jefferson Barracks TBA 10/3 PARKWAY WEST INV McNair Park TBA 10/10 BORDER WARS SIU-Edwardsville 9 a.m. 10/17 SUB WEST CONF TRN Jefferson Barracks TBA 10/24 DISTRICT TRN Parkway Central HS TBA 10/28 FINN DAWG INV Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 11/7 STATE TRN TBA TBA VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY 9/4 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/5 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/6 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/7 GATEWAY CLASSIC TBA TBA 9/9 Lafayette THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/10 Clayton Clayton HS 4 p.m. 9/14 Parkway North THE WOOD 4 p.m. 9/16 Webster Groves THE WOOD 4 p.m. 9/19 Rosati-Kain THE WOOD 11:30 a.m. 9/22 Whitfield School Whitfield HS 4 p.m. 9/23 Rockwood Summit THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/30 Ladue THE WOOD 4 p.m. 10/2 Oakville Bierbaum Elementary 4 p.m. 10/5 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m. 10/7 Marquette THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 10/12 Marquette Marquette HS 4:15 p.m. 10/16 University City THE WOOD 4 p.m. 10/17 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS 10 a.m. 10/19 Ladue Ladue Horton Watkins HS 4 p.m. 10/21 Clayton THE WOOD 4 p.m. 10/23 Riverview Gardens Riverview Gardens HS 4 p.m. 10/29 MIDWEST TRN TBA TBA 10/30 MIDWEST TRN TBA TBA 10/31 MIDWEST TRN TBA TBA VARSITY FOOTBALL 7 p.m. 8/21 Jamboree/Ladue-McCluer South-McCluer(School) Lyons Stadium 9/4 Marquette THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 9/11 Parkway South Parkway South HS 7 p.m. 9/18 Lafayette Lafayette HS 7 p.m. 9/25 Mehlville THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 10/2 Oakville Oakville HS 7 p.m. 10/9 Northwest THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 10/16 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 7 p.m. 10/23 Parkway West Parkway West HS 7 p.m. 10/30 Parkway North THE WOOD - Stadium Field 7 p.m. 11/4 REGIONALS TBA TBA 11/9 SECTIOINAL TBA TBA 11/14 QTR-FINALS TBA TBA 11/21 SEMI-FINALS TBA TBA 11/26 Webster Groves THE WOOD - Stadium Field 12 p.m. 11/27 STATE TRN E J Dome TBA VARSITY GIRLS GOLF 8/25 Mehlville Quail Creek GC 3:30 p.m. 8/27 Oakville Quail Creek GC 3:30 p.m. 9/2 Fox Pomme Creek GC 3:30 p.m. 9/3 Lafayette Links of Dardenne GC 3 p.m. 9/8 PARKWAY CENTRAL TRN Riverside GC 3:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: CALENDAR DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THE WOOD= Home Games

9/9 Parkway West Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 9/10 Parkway Central Aberdeen Golf Course 3:30 p.m. 9/16 Marquette Forest Hills CC 3:30 p.m. 9/17 Parkway South Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 9/22 LINDBERGH INV Peveley Farms GC 8 a.m. 9/23 Webster Groves Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 9/24 Northwest House Springs GC 3:30 p.m. 9/29 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN Aberdeen Golf Course 8 a.m. 10/1 Lindbergh Riverside GC 3:30 p.m. 10/5 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/19 STATE TRN TBA TBA 10/20 STATE TRN TBA TBA VARSITY BOYS SOCCER 9/1 MARQUETTE TRN/Fox Fox HS 5 p.m. 9/2 MARQUETTE TRN/Marquette THE WOOD - Stadium Field 5 p.m. 9/3 MARQUETTE TRN/Northwest Northwest HS 5 p.m. 9/4 MARQUETTE TRN TBA TBA 9/8 Marquette THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 9/9 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 6 p.m. 9/11 FRANCIS HOWELL TRN Francis Howell HS TBA 9/12 FRANCIS HOWELL TRN Francis Howell HS TBA 9/14 Hazelwood Central THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6:30 p.m. 9/16 Vianney THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 9/17 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS - Selma Field 5:30 p.m. 9/21 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/22 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/23 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/24 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/25 CYC TRN Anheuser Busch Soccer Park TBA 9/29 Parkway South Parkway South HS 5:30 p.m. 10/1 Northwest THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 10/5 Pattonville Pattonville HS 4:15 p.m. 10/6 Mehlville Mehlville HS 6 p.m. 10/8 Lindbergh THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6:30 p.m. 10/13 Fox Fox HS 6 p.m. 10/14 Clayton Clayton HS 6 p.m. 10/15 Lafayette Lafayette HS 6 p.m. 10/19 Ladue THE WOOD - Upper Field 4:15 p.m. 10/21 Rockwood Summit Rockwood Summit HS 4:15 p.m. 10/27 Oakville THE WOOD - Stadium Field 6 p.m. 10/31 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/2 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/3 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/4 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/5 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/6 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 11/10 SECTIONAL TBA TBA 11/14 STATE QTR FINALS TBA TBA 11/20 STATE FINALS TBA TBA 11/21 STATE FINALS TBA TBA VARSITY SOFTBALL 8/24 ROCKWOOD SUMMIT TRN Rockwood Summit HS TBA 8/25 ROCKWOOD SUMMIT TRN Rockwood Summit HS TBA 8/26 ROCKWOOD SUMMIT TRN Rockwood Summit HS TBA 9/1 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/2 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/3 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/4 CONFERENCE TRN TBA TBA 9/4 Mehlville THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/8 Parkway West Parkway West HS 4:15 p.m. 9/9 Marquette Marquette HS 4:15 p.m. 9/11 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS 4:15 p.m. 9/14 Affton Affton HS 4:15 p.m. 9/16 Fox Fox HS 4:15 p.m. 9/17 Parkway Central THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/21 Parkway South THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/22 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4:15 p.m. 9/23 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4:15 p.m. 9/25 Oakville THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 9/28 Northwest THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 10/2 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m.

continued on page 13

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

13

KHS FALL 2009 SPORTS SCHEDULE 10/3 PARKWAY CENTRAL TRN TBA TBA 10/6 Pattonville THE WOOD 4:15 p.m. 10/8 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/8 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/9 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/10 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/14 SECTIONAL TBA TBA 10/17 QTR-FINALS TBA TBA 10/23 STATE FINALS TBA TBA VARSITY BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING 9/8 Oakville Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 9/11 MARQUETTE RELAYS Marquette HS TBA 9/12 MARQUETTE RELAYS Marquette HS TBA 9/15 Parkway South Parkway South HS 4 p.m. 9/22 Mehlville Mehlville H.S. Pool 4:30 p.m. 9/24 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4:15 p.m. 9/29 Lafayette Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 9/30 CBC Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/2 Pattonville Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/6 Ladue Ladue Horton Watkins HS 4:15 p.m. 10/9 Vianney Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/13 Marquette Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/15 De Smet Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 10/20 Webster Groves Webster University 4:15 p.m. 10/24 FLYER INVITE SWIM MEET Lindbergh HS TBA 10/28 Chaminade Meramec CC Pool 4:15 p.m. 11/5 CONFERENCE MEET TBA TBA 11/6 CONFERENCE MEET TBA TBA 11/13 STATE MEET TBA TBA 11/14 STATE MEET TBA TBA VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS 8/24 Mehlville Kirkwood Park 4:15 p.m. 8/25 Marquette Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 8/26 Lindbergh Lindbergh HS 4:15 p.m. 9/2 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 4 p.m. 9/3 Rockwood Summit Rockwood Summit HS 4:15 p.m. 9/4 Ladue Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/8 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/9 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/10 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/11 PARKWAY WEST DOUBLES TBA TBA 9/14 Lafayette Lafayette HS 4:15 p.m. 9/15 Parkway South Parkway South HS 4 p.m. 9/16 Parkway North Parkway North HS 4 p.m. 9/18 Webster Groves Memorial Park - Webster Groves 4 p.m. 9/21 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/22 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/23 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/24 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/25 SURBURBAN WEST CONF TRN TBA TBA 9/28 Oakville Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 9/29 Eureka Eureka HS 4 p.m. 9/30 Parkway West CBC HS 4 p.m.

Insurance Agency, Inc 117 N. Kirkwood Road. Kirkwood, Missouri 63122

965-0501 AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS

HOMEOWNERS LIFE

THE MORE-THAN-ONE-COMPANY INSURANCE AGENT Charles Rea

Jean Kersting

Claudia Schlueter Doug Dischinger

10/1 Ursuline Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/2 Nerinx Kirkwood Park 4 p.m. 10/5 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/6 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/7 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/8 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/9 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/10 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/12 TEAM REGIONALS TBA TBA 10/13 TEAM REGIONALS TBA TBA 10/14 TEAM REGIONALS TBA TBA 10/17 SECTIONALS TBA TBA 10/22 STATE FINALS TEAM TBA TBA 10/23 STATE FINALS INDIVIDUAL TBA TBA 10/24 STATE FINALS INDIVIDUAL TBA TBA VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 9/4 Ritenour THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/8 Parkway South Parkway South HS 5 p.m. 9/10 Ladue THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/12 ST. CHARLES WEST TRN St. Charles West HS TBA 9/15 Fox THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/17 MERAMEC TRN Meramec Community College TBA 9/18 MERAMEC TRN Meramec Community College TBA 9/19 MERAMEC TRN Meramec Community College TBA 9/22 Oakville THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/24 Nerinx THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 9/29 Marquette Marquette HS 5:30 p.m. 9/30 Pattonville Pattonville HS 5 p.m. 10/5 Parkway Central Parkway Central HS 5:30 p.m. 10/6 Mehlville THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 10/8 Northwest Northwest HS 5:30 p.m. 10/10 PATTONVILLE CLASSIC Pattonville HS TBA 10/13 Lindbergh THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 10/15 Webster Groves Webster Groves HS 5 p.m. 10/16 MICDS MICDS 5 p.m. 10/20 Rockwood Summit THE WOOD - Varsity Gym 5 p.m. 10/21 Lafayette Lafayette HS 5:15 p.m. 10/26 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/27 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/28 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/29 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/30 DISTRICT TRN TBA TBA 10/31 SECTIONALS TBA TBA 11/6 STATE FINALS TBA TBA 11/7 STATE FINALS TBA TBA Pioneer Athletic Schedules Online For current listings of sporting event dates, times, opponents, locations and directions to opposing schools, please visit www.kirkwoodschools.org/khs/athletics. 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. Don’t have internet access? You can still call the Pioneer Activity Line at 314.213.6117.

St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club Year Round Soccer Programs The St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club offers both indoor and outdoor soccer programs all year round for ages 3 to 14. Please call

636-349-3760 or visit our website at www.SLSGsoccer.com

14

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

KSD Telephone Directory 2009-10

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 All area codes are (314) Alumni Association 213-6123 www.khsalumni.org Attendance Boundaries Diana Brockman, Secretary 213-6100, Ext. 7814 Board of Education - Meetings/Agendas Trudi Lewis, Executive Assistant 213-6100, Ext. 7801 Building and Grounds Tony Koenig, Director 213-6100, Ext. 8501 Bus Transportation – VTS & Kirkwood Diana Brockman, Secretary 213-6100, Ext. 7814 Business/Finance and Operations Office Michael Havener, Assistant Superintendent 213-6100, Ext. 7825 Community Relations and Development Office Ginger Fletcher, Director 213-6100, Ext. 7851 Community Mentor Program Julie Lazarus, Coordinator 213-6100, Ext. 7246 Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC) 213-6100 Ext. 3915 Computer Services (Administrative) Debbie Martin, Coordinator, 213-6100 Ext. 3905 Copy Center Jim Archey, Manager 213-6100, Ext. 7835 Curriculum and Instruction Office Deborah Holmes, Assistant Superintendent 213-6100, Ext. 7812 Custodial Services Tammy Ireland, Day Manager Chris Barron, Night Supervisor 213-6100, Ext. 8502

Early Childhood Education (KECC) Melissa Sandbothe, Principal 213-6100, Ext. 3635 Enrollment Statistics Penny Davis, Executive Secretary 213-6100 Ext. 7815 Facility Use and Rental Tammy Ireland, Building Rentals 213-6100, Ext. 8502 Stacy Denton, Field & Gym Rentals 213-6100, Ext. 1291 Greg Booth, KHS Keating Ctr. Rental 213-6100, Ext. 1085 Food Services/Lunch Program Terri Whitaker, Chartwells’ Manager 213-6100, Ext. 7833 Gifted Education (REACH) Thurma DeLoach, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7819 Golden Passes for Senior Citizens Brenda Lynch, Executive Secretary 213-6100, Ext. 7901 Human Resources Jeanette Tendai, Assistant Superintendent 213-6100, Ext. 7806 Fax: 314-213-6190 Human Resources – Benefits Marianne Ross, Manager 213-6100, Ext. 7809 Kindergarten Information Diana Brockman, Secretary 213-6100, Ext. 7814 KHS Athletic Activities Line 213-6100, Ext. 1312 (vm) KHS Athletic Office Jeff Townsend, Athletic Director 213-6100, Ext. 1311 KHS General Activities Line 213-6100, Ext. 1049 (vm) KHS Guidance Activities Line 213-6100, Ext. 1084 (vm) KSD Foundation 213-6123 www.kirkwoodfoundation.org

Visit the newly renovated Ginger Bay Salon & Spa!

Latchkey Program: Before/After School Administered through Kirkwood YMCA Jennifer Bergman, Director of Childcare Services 965-9622, Ext. 242 Network/Technology Services Randy Friedline, Director 213-6100, Ext. 3939 OASIS (Older Adults Intergenerational Tutoring) 213-6100, Ext. 7819 Parents As Teachers Melissa Sandbothe, KECC Principal 213-6100, Ext. 3640 Special Education Thurma DeLoach, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7819 SSD Parent Advisory Council Reps Brandi Martine – 821-2236 Meghan Stewart – 965-6525 Doug Riggs – 965-6217 Special Programs Office Thurma DeLoach, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7819 Student Services Shirleas Washington, Executive Director 213-6100, Ext. 7815 Student Transcripts (less than 10 years since graduation) 213-6100, Ext. 1040 (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 District Web site: www.kirkwoodschools.org For individual schools, see phone listings on school pages following.

We are a full-service Aveda salon and spa specializing in services for men and women. We offer hair and make-up styling for proms and special ocassions. Ask us about our student day discount!

437 S. Kirkwood Rd. • 314-966-0655 • www.gingerbay.com

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

15

DISTRICT MAP GEYER

1. Administrative Services Center

8 QUAN

10 4 5

ESSEX

KIRKWOOD

GEYER

D

GILL

3

ROSE HLLL

6

SAPPINGTON

FILLMORE

WOODBINE

SC

4. Keysor Elementary School 725 N. Geyer Road

5. Kirkwood High School 801 W. Essex Ave.

LOCKWOOD

KIRKWOOD RD.

COUCH

BALLAS

KIRKHAM

GLENDALE

ARGONNE

IG

E

7

ADAMS

CRA

– Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) 100 N. Sappington Road – Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC) 106 N. Sappington Road

R STE

BERRY

PEEKE

FE

TAYLOR

Y

RT

HE

G OU

Y RR

3. Hough Community Learning Center

CH

N MA

SAPPINGTON

1

WARSON WOODS

WOODLAWN

270

STER

HUNTLEIGH

R

BALLAS

DES PERES RD.

CHE

11

HESTE

200 Thomas Ave. WOODLAWN

WOODGATE

MAN

DELC

2. Dept. of Buildings & Grounds

LINDBERGH BLVD.

FRONTENAC

DES PERES

RUTH

TOWN & COUNTRY

11289 Manchester Road

OT

T

OAKLAND

44

2

6. Nipher Middle School 700 S. Kirkwood Road

7. North Glendale Elementary School 765 N. Sappington Road

8. North Kirkwood Middle School 11287 Manchester Road

9

9. Robinson Elementary School

BIG BEND

803 Couch Ave. 270

10. Tillman Elementary School 44

District Boundary Municipal Boundary

230 Quan Ave.

11. Westchester Elementary School 1416 Woodgate Ave.

Looking for more than just preschool?

Landscape Concepts INC LandscapeConceptsSTL.com 314-752-2338

Give your child a foundation for a lifetime of success.

314.822.2601

www.villadimaria.org Kirkwood, MO

– FIELDER –

ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

100, 200 & 400 AMP Service Upgrades Remodeling • Room Additions • Basements Kitchens • Bathrooms • Code Violations Knob & Tube Upgrades Stand By Generator Systems

20

$

OFF

Any Electrical Work of $100 or more

314-966-3388

• Design for Plantings & Hardscapes • New Plantings & Renovations • Stone & Precast Retaining Walls • Stone & Paver Walks & Patios • Sod, Mulch & Edging • Grading & Drainage • Landscape Lighting

Enhance Your Outdoor Space

16

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible students.” • Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies. • Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

• Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): o School officials with legitimate educational interest; o Other schools to which a student is transferring; o Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; o Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; o Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; o Accrediting organizations; o To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; o Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and o State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law. Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools

must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school. For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Or you may contact us at the following address: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5920 The Kirkwood School 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 interests 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.

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 non-resident children attending private schools; highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children; 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 Special School District of St. Louis County in partnership with the Component Districts assure that a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) is provided to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under their jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impair-

ment/blindness and young children with developmental delays. The Special School District in partnership with the Component Districts assure that it 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’s First Steps Program. The Special School District in partnership with the Component Districts assure that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the districts 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 has developed a local Compliance Plan for implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – 2004 (IDEA-2004). This Plan and School Board Policies contain the district’s procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the district’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This Plan is available for public review in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular school hours on days school is in session. This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate. September 2007

ssd public notice

$89

Clean & Check

One Furnace or One Air Conditioner Offer expires August 31, 2010

SAVE EVEN MORE... Ask About Our Maintenance Agreement Program Dave Lennox PREMIER Dealer

Tax Credits up to $1,500 on select Lennox Furnaces & Air Conditioners

Rebates available from Lennox Corporation from $50 to $500 on qualified equipment installed (exp. 12/31/09). Rebates from our union local #36 are an additional $125 to $250 (exp. 9/30/09). Limited time offer, call today for details.

CALL KEVIN FOR A FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE TODAY! Not valid with other offers. Excludes new construction. Coupon required.

24 Hour Emergency Service We service all makes and models

314-756-9444

www.scottleeheating.com

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

17

VOLUNTARY TRANSFER PROGRAM Attendance Area Three

Your CONNECTION to real Estate

Sally HarriS www.SallyHarrisPSP.com

314-560-0350

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.

314-775-2050 [email protected]

Hwy 40 (I-

64)

RichaRds Roofing & ExtERioRs

Rive

r

Hwy 40 (I-64)

ippi

Kingshighway

e.

Av

siss

ois

Mis

v ra

G

Roofing • New Roofs & Repairs Thermal Windows • Siding

I-

965-3008

Rich Ray

344 Leffingwell, Kirkwood • www.richardsroofing.com

Gr

av

ois

Av

e.

Dick Russell 55

City of Kirkwood www.ci.kirkwood.mo.us I-55

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; north on Gravois to S. Kingshighway Blvd.; north on S. Kingshighway Blvd. to the starting point at Interstate 64 and S. Kingshighway.

New City Website Coming In January 2010

• Events Calendar • FAQs on Everything • E-Alerts • RSS Feeds • Much More! Stay Informed About News and Events in The City of Kirkwood

Try Physical Therapy First School SportS InjurIeS • ArthrItIS • BAck pAIn

Physical Therapy can resolve your daily complaint of pain!

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, 314-721-8422 or KSD Office of Student Services at 314-213-6105.

New Site Will Feature:

Call today and schedule your free consultation.

Deb Lavender Physical Therapist

1133 Colonnade Center Des Peres 314-821-6006 www.desperespt.com

18

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

NIPHER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dr. Michele Condon Principal

Dr. Robert Dillon Assistant Principal School Information Address: 700 S. Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, MO 63122

contacts Secretaries: Carol Taylor & Beth Bottchen Nurse: Carole Ward Counselors: Kitty Hartwig & Carmon Griffin PTO Co-Presidents: Terri Kierstead & Lynn Cowan

Phone Numbers: 314-213-6180 314-213-6178 (Fax) MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org School History: The Nipher Middle School building was built in 1921 and officially opened in September 1922 as 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 the high school 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 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.

Providing Healthcare for our Neighborhood... One Family at a Time

About nipher Grades: 6-8 2008-09 Enrollment: 581 School Hours: 8:20 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. During reorganization in 1976, Nipher Junior High 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 to house a new library/ media center, three computer labs, three regular classrooms, the main school and counselors’ offices as well as technology infrastructure, air conditioning, ventilation system improvements, stage renovation and interior upgrades. In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a twopart bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Nipher included new water/fire main, new fire alarm, exterior door replacements, exterior painting, slate roof repairs, and gym floor restoration. The Nipher building is a designated historical landmark

PROGRAMS VICC Welcome at Carpenter Branch Library: Aug. 13, 6 - 7 p.m. Orientation/Lunch for Sixth Grade & New Students: Aug. 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Curriculum Night: Sept. 2, 7 p.m. First PTO Meeting: Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

and its recent additions continue to reflect the original design of William B. Ittner, renowned school architect. Nipher is proud of its students and their achievements. The school was named to the Missouri “Top 10” list for its 2008 MAP scores. Nipher students consistently excel in academic competitions that include the St. Louis Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Geography Bee, History Day and math 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 offering a strong academic program, the school provides opportunities for students to explore a variety of interests through plays, musicals, choirs, band, orchestra, murals, weightlifting, wall climbing, clubs and organizations, and other offerings.

Internal Medicine Family Practice

Ear, Nose, Throat • Ophthalmology • Optical Shoppe • Optometry Orthopedics • General Surgery • Cardiology • Podiatry Gastroenterology • Hearing Tests • Radiology Diagnostics • LabCorp

Southwest Medical Center 7345 Watson Rd. • Mackenzie Pointe Plaza • 314-752-7100 Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm • Sat. 8:00am - 11:00am

www.midwestmedicalassociates.com • Member of Midwest Medical Associates, Inc.

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

19

NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Tim Cochran Principal

Dana Liberton Assistant Principal School Information Address: 11287 Manchester Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6170 314-213-6177 (Fax) NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL

About North Kirkwood Grades: 6-8 2008-09 Enrollment: 590 School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org

School History:

contacts Secretaries: Angela Pillman, Melissa Dillon & Carolyn Pierce Nurse: Irene Dobberstein, R.N. Counselors: Lisa Owen & Michelle Fink Co-PTO Presidents: Susan Waters & Sandy Pollman PTO Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month

North Kirkwood Middle School (NKMS) was built in 1957 as a junior high school for students in Grades 7, 8 and 9. 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.

Facility improvements completed during the summer included installation of a sprinkler system and new PA system, new offices within the counseling center, and other safety and security improvements. In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at NKMS included new water/fire main, new fire alarm system, exterior door replacements, new roof over band room, electrical panel replacements in gym and shop areas,

programs Back to School Registration:

Aug. 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Aug. 11 Noon - 7 p.m.

VTS Welcome/Registration at Carpenter Branch Library: Aug. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. NKMS Open House: Aug. 26, 7 p.m. Middle School Night/Sports & Activities Night at KHS: Jan. 21

and floor restoration in the north gym. NKMS is proud of its students and dedicated staff who, with incredible parent and community involvement and support, have created an exceptional learning community. The school is nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School and a Missouri Gold Star School. NKMS ranks on the Missouri “Top 10” list for student performance on 2008 MAP tests. The school was also named a “Champions for Character” award winner for incorporating service learning throughout the school.

Where St. Louis learns to golf! 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

• Arm-style batting cages • Private & group golf lessons • Leagues & tournaments

Birthday Parties–Kids & Adults! • Corporate Outings for groups 10-350 Junior Golf Summer Camp • Open Year Round!

Tower Tee Golf Center • 6727 Heege Road • Affton • (314) 481-5818 • www.towertee.com

20

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

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 314213-6105. 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, 2009, 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 314213-6180. All incoming sixth-graders and new students in Grades 7-8 are invited to the Nipher Orientation/ Lunch held at the school on Aug 17 from 10 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 registrar at 314-213-6100, ext. 7303. All currently enrolled NKMS students in Grades 6-8 are invited to attend one of two registration days: Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Aug. 11, noon to 7 p.m. 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 314213-6118 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. 18, 7:50 a.m. to noon. 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. 18. 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. 19 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 $469 for

the school year if space is available on an existing route. Laidlaw Transit, 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 Laidlaw at 314-965-6130, or the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105. Students who participate in the Voluntary Transfer Program should contact Diana Brockman in the Office of Student Services, 314-213-6105, 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 2009-10: Elementary Students: $2.25 Middle and High School Students: $2.40 Adults: $2.85 Breakfast Prices for 2009-10: Students: $1.50 Adults: $1.90 Family income criteria are calculated annually by the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs of the federal government for a reducedprice 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.

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. Thurma DeLoach, Executive Director of Special Programs, at 314-213-6106,

and for employee issues, should contact Dr. Jeanette Tendai, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration, at 314-213-6103.

Notification of Asbestos Management Annually the district is required by law to notify parents, staff, and outside contractors of asbestos building materials that exist in our district facilities. A careful survey of our facilities confirms that the present asbestos containing materials pose no health threat at this time. Several years ago the district went through an extensive abatement program, which removed or

encapsulated a large majority of asbestos containing building materials as required by the Environmental Protection Agency. Located in the main office of each facility is a manual pinpointing the locations of asbestos containing materials. The Director of Buildings and Grounds is the responsible party in ensuring the management plan is

followed. If you have any questions regarding this notification or need additional information in regards to the management plan, you may contact the Director of Buildings and Grounds, Tony Koenig, at 314-2136185.

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

21

KEYSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Bryan Painter Principal

School Information Address: 725 N. Geyer Road Kirkwood, MO 63122

contacts Secretary: Susan Wheeler Nurse: Christy Rathert, R.N. Counselor: Jill Gatcombe PTO President: Dianne Ellenberger PTO Meetings: 9/8, 10/13, 11/10, 12/15, 1/12, 2/16, 3/9, 4/13, 5/18, (7 p.m.)

Phone Numbers: 314-213-6120 314-213-6172 (Fax) Web Site:

About keysor Grades: K-5* 2008-09 Enrollment: 427 School Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

www.kirkwoodschools.org

PROGRAMS VTS Picnic, Turkish Pavilion at Tower Grove Park: Aug. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. Parent Information Night: Aug. 25, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Sept. 17/18/22 & Jan. 21/26, 5 - 8 p.m. First Fridays (Reading/Math Celebrations): 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 8:25 - 9 a.m. Winter Concert/Art Gallery: Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

(*Two half-day sections of kindergarten students will attend Keysor. The remaining kindergarten students enrolled will attend Westchester Elementary.)

School History:

The W. W. 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 William B. Ittner, renowned school architect, the building has been expanded several times with new additions designed to blend with the school’s traditional appearance. A wing on the south end of the building was built in 1938; a matching wing on the north end was added in 1949. In 1954, an auditorium/gymnasium was built including side wings that provided eight more classrooms. An addition to the south end of the school was completed in 1987 to house the media center (library), science/

computer lab, and rooms for reading and gifted education instruction. Renovations resulting from a district tax/bond issue in 1993 included technology infrastructure, air conditioning, ADA compliance, and interior upgrades. A covered pavilion located at the north end of the playground area for outdoor classroom and learning projects was built in 1999 thanks to the generosity of the Keysor PTO, students and community. In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a twopart bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Keysor have included roof replacement north/south wing, exterior painting, restroom

plumbing upgrades, new domestic fire main and new fire alarm system. Keysor School is proud of its students and staff for their persistent focus on learning and achievement. Keysor ranks as a Missouri “Top Ten“ school for 2008 MAP test scores and has earned “Gold Level” recognition for school-wide Positive Behavior Support efforts. At Keysor, students and staff adhere to the Keysor Pride Expectations: We are respectful, responsible, honest and kind. The school is committed to social justice, and the fifth-grade Civil Rights Team displays positive leadership for all students in making the school community a socially just place to learn and grow and where all members are safe, valued, respected, accepted, and welcomed.

Educational Consultants A Program of Edgewood Children’s Center

Individualized Instruction in Math and Reading Homework Support Specializing in Grades K-8 • After School Tutoring Program • Summer Tutoring Program Contact Sharon Megee

314-919-4709 330 N. Gore

•

Webster Groves

“It’s double the size with even more exhibits!”

22

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

NORTH GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Information Address: 765 N. Sappington Road Glendale, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6130 314-213-6173 (Fax) Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org Motto: Learn Like A Champion Today Nickname: Superstars

contacts Secretary: Ruth Smith Nurse: Cindy Branham, R.N. Counselor: Keith Leonard PTO Co-Presidents: Carol Dick & Cheryl Pruss About north glendale Grades: 1-5 North Glendale kindergarten students attend Tillman for their kindergarten year. 2008-09 Enrollment: 360 School Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

Todd Benben Principal PROGRAMS Meet Your Teacher Night: Aug. 17, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. VTS Picnic, Turkish Pavillion at Tower Grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m. First Grade Popsicle Social (PTO): Aug. 16, 7 p.m. PTO Fun Fair: Oct. 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PTO Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month

School History: North Glendale Elementary School opened in the fall of 1938. Two years later the north and south wings were added. 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 infrastructure, air conditioning, ADA compliance, library renovation and interior upgrades in the bathrooms and halls. The school often serves as a community focus for its namesake city of Glendale. The school and city have established a strong working relationship and partnership for the purpose of combining resources to benefit instruction. In 1997, North Glendale School and city collaborated to improve the school’s playground and create a school/community park area. In addition to new playground equip-

ment, benches and a drinking fountain, the improved area features a quarter-mile asphalt walking/running path, which is used by both students and residents. In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a twopart bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at North Glendale included new domestic/fire lines, new fire alarm system, new roofing, tuck pointing, new exterior doors, new DA lift in gym and new plumbing. 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.

Hanneke’s Westwood Grocery & Catering • Open at 7 a.m. for Kaldi Coffee and Fresh Donuts • Deli open 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Great Sandwiches, Salads, Pizza & Soups 190 N. Sappington • Glendale 965-1266 • 7 - 6:30 M-F, 7-6 Sat www.westwoodcateringstl.com

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. In recognition of student performance on the 2008 state MAP test, North Glendale was named to the Missouri “Top Ten” list. 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 a supportive PTO and the many parents, university practicum students, high school students and senior citizens who regularly volunteer, North Glendale has established a nurturing, welcoming learning community in which children can learn and grow.

Jeanne

Kirkton state representative

District 91 Representing: Glendale • Oakland • Shrewsbury • Webster Groves Call my office 573-751-1285 or toll free 866-783-1715 or email at [email protected] Paid for by Jeanne Kirkton for State Representative– Margaret Eaton, Treasurer

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

23

ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Information Address: 803 Couch Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6140 314-213-6174 (Fax) Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org

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 same year as Keysor Elementary. Both schools were designed by school architect William B. Ittner and are similar in their traditional style. 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 and 1987. Renovations resulting from a district bond issue in 1993 include technology infrastructure, air conditioning and interior upgrades.

Dr. Jacalyn Wheelehan Principal

contacts Secretary: Lynn Frierdich Nurses: Kim Garland, R.N. & Tamara Gierse, R.N. Counselor: Sally Miller PTO Co-Presidents: Dawn Buckley & Sally Walters About ROBINSON Grades: K-5 2008-09 Enrollment: 388 School Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m Grades K-5: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. AM Kindergarten: 8:40 - 11:45 a.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:30 - 3:35 p.m.

PROGRAMS Kindergarten Parents’ Night: Aug. 13, 6 - 7 p.m. VTS Picnic, Turkish Pavilion at Tower Grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m PTO Open House: Aug. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m First Morning Coffee for Parents: Aug. 19 PTO Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month

In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Robinson included a new fire alarm system, new light fixtures in the gym, painting the Outdoor Learning Center, and restroom plumbing upgrades. The Robinson PTO worked in partnership with the Kirkwood Park Board and school district to provide a fully accessible playground that meets all safety regulations and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Both the school and surrounding community will enjoy the new playground facility that was completed in August 2008. High academic standards and strong character

education are the hallmarks of Robinson School. Robinson ranks as a Missouri “Top 10” school for student achievement on state 2008 MAP tests. It is one of three schools in St. Louis County recognized by Character Plus for its outstanding character education programs. Robinson earned the African American Achievement Award for 2002 student achievement scores. Robinson was also selected as the “Do the Right Thing” school in Missouri for its “Cuddle Covers” service-learning project that provided blankets to newborns. Robinson staff and families take pride in embracing students of culturally diverse backgrounds and the school’s work in “Teaching and Leading for Social Justice Advocacy,” which began in 2002.

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.

Point and click to www.timesnewspapers.com

formerly Eden Laboratory School

Nurturing Children Since 1964

Licensed • Accredited • Degreed Teachers Half Day (mornings & afternoons) and Full Day (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Ages 3-6 (pre-kindergarten)

314.822.8282

514 E. Argonne Dr. at Woodlawn • Kirkwood www.thelabschool.com

24

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

TILLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

B.R. Rhoads Principal

Leslie Johnson Administrative Intern School Information Address: 230 Quan Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122 Phone Numbers: 314-213-6150 314-213-6175 (Fax) Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org

School History:

Opened in the fall of 1946, 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, making it the largest elementary school building in the district. Renovations resulting from a tax/bond issue in 1993 included the addition of six new classrooms, a new gymnasium, renovation of the old gym into a cafeteria/audi-

contacts Secretaries: Linda Huber & Claire Huber Nurse: Pam Rice, R.N. Counselor: Connie Otto PTO Co-Presidents: Amy Kocher & Jennifer Howard About TILLMAN Grades: K-5* *Kindergarten students from North Glendale attend Tillman for their kindergarten year 2008-09 Enrollment: 543 School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m Grades K-5: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. AM Kindergarten: 8:45 - 11:50 a.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:35 - 3:40 p.m. torium, technology infrastructure, air conditioning, ADA compliance, and interior upgrades. In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Tillman included new domestic/fire mains, new fire alarm system, replacement of restroom pipes, tuck pointing, exterior door replacements, and asphalt sealing. Tillman School is characterized by relationships of mutual respect among all members of the learning com-

PROGRAMS Kindergarten Parent Meeting: Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. VTS Picnic, Turkish Pavillion at Tower Grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Kindergarten – Grade 5 Meet the Teacher: Aug. 17, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades 1 – 5 Parent Meeting: Aug. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Kindergarten Information Sessions: Jan. 28, 2010, by appointment Open House & Fine Arts Festival: March 2

munity. A committed staff focuses on fostering success for each student through individualized instruction. The school is proud to have achieved “Gold Level” recognition by the Missouri Department of Education for its implementation of school-wide Positive Behavior Support. Tillman ranks on the Missouri “Top 10” list for 2008 MAP scores. 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.

The Times Works For Us

“I appreciate the opportunity to advertise my dental practice, Watson Point Dental, in the Webster-Kirkwood Times and South County Times. I know who the readers are because I live and work in this community. I know that this is a source of community news and events for my neighbors so I know that my ads will be seen. My advertisements have always resulted in a positive response and have always provided us with a source of new patients.” Joseph S Grimaud, DDS Watson Pointe Dental

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

25

WESTCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Chrisel Clay Principal School Information Address: 1416 Woodgate Dr. Kirkwood, MO 63122

contacts Secretary: Brigget Kolb Nurse: Kelly Johnson, R.N. Counselor: Courtney Wilson PTO President: Tracy Baur

Phone Numbers: 314-213-6160 314-213-6176 (Fax)

About westchester Grades: K-5 2008-09 Enrollment: 456 School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. Grades K-5: 8:45 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. AM Kindergarten: 8:45 - 11:50 a.m. PM Kindergarten: 12:35 - 3:40 p.m.

NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL MISSOURI GOLD STAR SCHOOL Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org

PROGRAMS Kindergarten Parent Meeting: Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher Night K–5: Aug. 17, 5 – 6:30 p.m. VTS Picnic, Turkish Pavilion at Tower Grove Park: Aug. 14, 5:30-7 p.m. Curriculum Nights for Parents only: 1st Grade - Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m. 2nd Grade - Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. 3rd Grade - Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. 4th Grade - Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m. 5th Grade - Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. PTO Meetings: 2nd Tues. of each month (no Dec. meeting)

School History:

The original Westchester Elementary School building opened in the 1956-57 school year with an enrollment of 149 students. The school is located in north Kirkwood near Des Peres on approximately 10 acres that include a wooded wildlife/learning area on the east boundary. The original structure is now the south wing and cafeteria area of the present building. Additions were completed in 1958 (north wing) and in 1964 (east wing). Renovations resulting from a 1993 tax/bond issue included a second gymnasium,

air-conditioning, technology infrastructure, and interior upgrades. In 2005, the community approved Proposition I, a two-part bond initiative that provided funds for the district’s master facilities plan and improvements throughout the district. Prop I improvements at Westchester have included new domestic/fire main, new fire alarm, tuck pointing, storm line repairs, north gym walls painted, and asphalt sealing. Westchester is proud to be the home of the

“Westchester Winners.” The school is one of only two St. Louis County schools and five Missouri schools to be named a 2007 No Child Left Behind–Blue Ribbon School. Westchester also received Missouri Gold Star School recognition in 2007 for achieving academic excellence. For the last three years, Westchester has earned state recognition for their efforts with SchoolWide Positive Behavior Supports.

RESTAURANT • BAR • SUNDAY BRUNCH BANQUETS • PRIVATE PARTY ROOM • CATERING Webster Groves

101 W. Lockwood • 314-963-1976

Clayton

200 S. Central • 314-727-1908 cjmuggs.com

26

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

DISTRICT REPORT CARD

The Kirkwood School District prepares an annual report to provide the community with information about the schools and educational programs. This report, often referred to as the “district report card,” includes information on student achievement, enrollment, staffing and finances. Since some statistics from the 2008-09 school year, such as testing results from Spring 2009, are not yet available, the information below may include statistics from the 2007-08 school year. Annual Report information is posted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at www.dese.mo.gov/schooldata/profile. Residents who do not have access to the internet may request information by contacting the Community Relations and Development Office at 213-6102. KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 11289 Manchester Road Kirkwood MO 63122-1197 Phone: 314-213-6100 Fax: 314-984-0002 Web site: www.kirkwoodschools.org Staff Statistics 2008-09 Staff: 414 Teachers and Administrators 318 Support Personnel 120 Special School District Staff*

(*SSD St. Louis County employees who teach in Kirkwood School District)

Teacher Salary Average: $59,530 (full and part time teachers) Teacher Salary Range: $39,500 – $87,652 • Teachers average 15.1 years teaching experience • Administrators average 20.8 years experience • 85.6% of teachers hold master’s degrees or higher • 44% of administrators hold doctorates General Information Elementary & Secondary schools Accreditation • Missouri School Improvement Program: Accredited • Distinction In Performance – State’s highest recognition – eight consecutive years since award’s inception

enrollment Official District Enrollment for 2008-09 Keysor Elementary School Grades K-5 North Glendale Elementary Grades 1-5 Robinson Elementary School Grades K-5 Tillman Elementary School Grades K-5 Westchester Elementary School Grades K-5 Nipher Middle School Grades 6-8 North Kirkwood Middle School Grades 6-8 Kirkwood High School Grades 9-12

5,026 427 360 388 543 456 581 590 1,681

Average Class Sizes/Ranges Elementary, Kindergarten Elementary, Grades 1-2 Elementary, Grades 3-5 Middle Schools High School

18-20 20-22 23-25 25 25

Early Childhood Education Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) is a licensed and fully accredited early education center serving families of young children prenatal through 10 years old with several options including early childhood special education and a Parents As Teachers program. Kirkwood Early Childhood Center Licensed Capacity: 399 children, ages 2 years through 10 years Parents as Teachers Program Families served in 2008-09: Approximately 1,314 Financial Information Residential Tax Rate - 2008: $3.9219 per $100 assessed valuation Assessed Valuation (Aug. 2008): $1,278,634,770 Operating Budget for 2008-09: $60,568,815

programs & services for students Believing that all students can learn anything and succeed, the Kirkwood School District develops programs to complement a strong academic curriculum and to provide for individual student needs and learning styles. In addition to an outstanding and comprehensive core curriculum, the district offers additional programs and services, which include: • An extensive technology program with voice, video and data networks (fiber-optic) bringing real world applications and resources to students and teachers via interactive white boards, digital multi-media, highpowered and portable computers, telephones, and hand-held resources. • Alternative education program, Grades 7-12. • Assessment program including standardized, norm-referenced survey and performance-based testing; individual learning assessments, curriculum based measures, and locally created measures of student learning on specific content, skills and processes. • Character Education and anti-harassment program. • Community Mentors Program with community members serving as tutors and classroom assistants at all levels. • Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC), a resource for learning about and using technology, open to the Kirkwood community during drop-in hours. • Service learning programs at all levels. • Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) offering full-day preschool program with extended childcare, half-day preschool, parents as teachers and early childhood special education programs. • English Language Learners Program. • Extended School Year (summer).

• Fine arts program, including vocal and instrumental music, visual arts and theater. • World language instruction (French, German, Spanish), Grades 6-12. • Gifted education and school-wide enrichment programs, K-8. • Guidance and counseling program, K-12. • Honors/Advanced Placement courses, Grades 9-12. • Library/Media Centers, fully-automated and equipped with video distribution systems, K-12 • Physical education programs at all levels; athletic program with more than 20 sports offered at the high school and intramural sports at the middle schools. • Reading resources to boost every child’s reading development including literacy specialists for supplemental support in grades K-11. • Math resources to boost every child’s math development including math intervention specialists and software resources. • Safe and drug-free schools programs. • Self-esteem, conflict resolution and anti-bullying programs to address concerns that interfere with learning. • Special education services, K-12, offered in cooperation with Special School District of St. Louis County. • Homebound tutorial services for students unable to attend school due to extended illness or medical issues. • Student health services with full-time nurses in all schools. • Peer and cross-age tutoring with students serving as tutors and mentors.

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

27

student performance Kirkwood School District sets high standards and expectations for MISSOURI ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP) – Spring 2008

student achievement. The district’s student performance assessment program provides valuable information to support curriculum and instruction development at many levels, whether for an individual student, a particular class or grade level, an entire school or the district at large. Assessment results are used to help make important decisions that impact school programs and, more importantly, the lives of students and their families. College Placement Tests – Spring 2008 Kirkwood Missouri U.S. ACT 23.5 21.6 21.1 SAT Reading 583 594 502 SAT Writing 567 584 494 SAT Math 573 597 515 Graduates taking ACT: 336 Graduates taking SAT: 87 Graduates attending college/university: 87% KHS Class of 2009 • Graduates: 435 (plus five foreign-exchange students) Valedictorian (4.314 GPA): 1 Salutatorian (4.272 GPA): 1 • 2009 National Merit Scholarship Programs National Merit Students: 9 National Merit Commended Students: 10

The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), mandated by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993, is designed to set a higher standard for student achievement in Missouri. The percentage of Kirkwood students scoring in the top two levels (Advanced, Proficient) as compared to students throughout the state is shown below. Subject % Students in Top 2 Levels Kirkwood State Communication Arts Grade 3 64.1% 40.9% Grade 4 68.9% 45.6% Grade 5 69.9% 48.6% Grade 6 67.9% 47.6% Grade 7 71.0% 49.3% Grade 8 68.4% 48.4% Grade 11 48.2% 39.2% Mathematics Grade 3 66.2% 44.3% Grade 4 66.3% 44.7% Grade 5 64.9% 46.2% Grade 6 72.1% 51.1% Grade 7 75.1% 49.8% Grade 8 58.6% 44.3% Grade 10 64.5% 46.2%

Detailed information on MAP scores for Missouri school districts can be accessed online through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education web site at www.dese.state.mo.us

For $17 50 We’ll invite 150,000 people to your garage sale! All ads appear in the Webster-Kirkwood Times, & South County Times, a combined circulation of OVER 75,000! They will also appear online. 122 W. Lockwood, 2nd Floor • Hours: M-F 8-5 Phone: 314-96-TIMES (968-4637) • Fax: 314-968-2961 www.timesnewspapers.com

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 http://www.timesnewspapers.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, Terry Cassidy, ���������������������������������������Marianne Fuhrmann, Cathy Joyner, ���������������������������������������Linda J. Mullins, Dennie O’Dowd, Ann Simon, ���������������������������������������Jim Slama, Michelle Weintz Sales Support Coordinator �Renée Cacioppo Accounts Manager �����������������Kim Besterfeldt Classified Ad Coordinator ���Kent Tentschert Classifieds/Receptionist �������Jan Streib Classifieds �������������������������������Kathernine Comfort-Mason PUBLISHED BY WEBSTER-KIRKWOOD TIMES, INC. ©2009

28

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (KECC)

Melissa Sandbothe Principal

School Information Address: 100 N. Sappington Road St. Louis, MO 63122

KECC programs Full Day Preschool Program Half-Day Preschool Program School Age Summer Camp Parents as Teachers (PAT) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Phone Numbers: 314-213-6136 (Main Office) 314-213-6137 (PAT) 314-213-6138 (Fax)

About KECC Preschool/Childcare: 2-10 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.

Web Site: www.kirkwoodschools.org KECC contacts Secretaries: Marsha Harper Kelly Graham Nicole Harris

KECC events KECC/PAT PTO Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Half Day Preschool Open House: Aug. 17, 6-7 p.m. PAT Family Fun Fair: Aug. 22, 9-10:30 a.m. Fall Festival, Family Dinner & Book Fair: Oct. 8, 5 - 7 p.m. Fall Bazaar: Nov. 14

KECC/PAT PTO President: Kirsten Sturdy

Mandy Rose Assistant Principal

KECC events continued Turkey Day Magic House Night: Nov. 24, 6 - 8 p.m. KECC Magic House Night: Dec. 17, 6 - 8 p.m. Messy Play: Feb. 26 & 27 Vehicle Fair: May 7, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Early Childhood Family Picnic: May 26, 6 - 8 p.m.

L CA LO RE HI , L CA LO BUY LOCAL, SELL . DS IE IF S AS CL S IN THE TIME 96-TIMES

times classifieds

eac h w ee k Ove r 75 ,0 0 0 pa p er s place online at

m or call

www.timesnewspapers.co

( 96 8- 46 37 )

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

29 Learners exploring with water, bubbles and ocean animals at the touch table.

School History: The Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (KECC) is a licensed and fully accredited early education center that provides collaborative and comprehensive resources for families of young children prenatal through age 10. 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 six 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, a new discovery room and an activity room that offers an exciting array of tuition classes in movement, science, drama and art throughout the fall, spring and summer. 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. These programs include a full-day preschool program with extended childcare, half-day preschool, parents as

teachers and early childhood special education programs. In addition, a summer camp program is available for children ages kindergarten-10 years. 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 members who engage in a minimum of 15 hours of professional development annually. KECC has received recognition for being a “Positive Behavior Support” award winning

school for four 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 at KECC 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 2008-09 PAT provided services to approximately 1,314 Kirkwood families. The 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; parent meetings on childhood topics such as discipline, toilet teaching, sleep issues and sibling rivalry; hands-on activities for parents and children; and screenings for hearing, vision, language, motor and concept development. In addition, PAT offers opportunities to participate and benefit from CPR classes, parent/child interactive programs and classes, early childhood speakers, discovery room play times, grandparents club, play groups, and a babysitting co-op.

VISIT OUR WEB SITE THIS WEEK FOR:

ONLINE DAILY AT www.timesnewspapers.com

• Breaking News • Community Spotlight • News Updates • Fun & Games • Extra Calendar Items • Reader Feedback • Links • Restaurant Directory • Gas Buddy • Purchase Photos • Photo Gallery

• Weather • The Daily Buzz • Past Issue Archives • RSS Feeds • Past Deadline Classified Ads • PLUS the stuff that’s in the paper!

30

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

Special Education parent & community Parent Advisory organizations In the Kirkwood School District, parents and KHS Mothers Club Council KHS Production Company community members are active participants in 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. 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 announced in the Parent Handbook and Buzz Book each year. If you would like to be on the mailing list for meeting reminders, contact Stella Luedde, Executive Secretary for Special Programs at 314-213-6106 with your home or e-mail address. The following Parent Advisory Council calendar has been established for the 2009-10 school year:

Date Time Location 10/1/09 6:30-8:30 p.m. ASC 3/4/10 6:30-8:30 p.m. ASC In cases of inclement weather, meetings will be canceled. Please call Stella Luedde at 314-213-6106.

school programs and decision-making. Their contributions range from volunteering in classrooms to serving on key building and district-level committees. Parent and community committees and organizations include: Alumni Services A.I.M. Community Band Beautification Committees for Buildings and Grounds Curriculum Review Committees District Budget and Finance Committee Key Volunteers/Principals Council Key Volunteers/Community Relations and Development Council

Kirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarships (KAPS) Kirkwood Band Boosters (KB2) Kirkwood Orchestra Parent Assoc. (KOPA) Kirkwood School District Foundation Parent Advisory Council (Special Education) Parent Networks Parents/Teachers Organizations (PTOs) Pioneer Boosters, Inc. Service Learning Advisory School Improvement Teams School Volunteer Programs Strategic Planning Committees Voluntary Transfer Students Parents Advisory Volunteer and Community Mentor Programs/ OASIS Tutors

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 under the umbrella of the Community Mentor Program. As mentors, adults serve as role models who help students establish positive goals and improve their academic performance. More than 200 residents annually take part in Community Mentor Programs.

OASIS (Older Adults Service Information System), a national organization, provides financial support and resources to train tutors. Older adults are trained to serve as language arts tutors in Kirkwood schools. Monthly sharing and training meetings for OASIS tutors are conducted in the District’s central office. OASIS Training sessions will be held on Sept. 10, 11 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about volunteer and mentor opportunities, please call 314-213-6100, Ext. 7246, or the Office of Special Programs, 314213-6106.

Volunteer & Community Mentor Programs

strategic planning & development STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS The success of the Kirkwood School District’s educational programs is the result of strategic planning, which involves students, administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and community members. A Strategic Planning Coordinating Committee oversees the process and develops the school district’s mission and core beliefs. While all Kirkwood schools are guided by the district’s mission, School Improvement Teams at each school develop goals and strategies for the educational programs that best fit the needs of children in their individual schools. The Teams include students, parents, staff, school board and community members who meet throughout the year. The School Improvement Teams contribute to the distinct characteristics and the innovative programs offered in each Kirkwood school.

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT Developing curriculum and instruction that best meets the needs of all children is the guiding force behind the Kirkwood School District’s exemplary educational programs. Quite simply, curriculum is what we teach children and instruction is how we teach children. Assessment is the measurement of learning. Curriculum for each discipline is developed after a review of best practice and state standards. A Curriculum Review Committee that includes administrators, teachers, students, parents and community members review proposed curriculum. Curriculum guides for all subjects include detailed information about what is being taught at each grade level as well as how students’ work will be assessed. Instructional methods are continually reviewed to ensure the best teaching techniques and research are being put to use in the classrooms. Assessments to offer students ongoing feedback are frequent and reported to parents.

CURRICULUM ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The district is seeking parents and community members to serve on curriculum advisory committees for the following disciplines: • K–12 Technology • 9–12 Social Studies (American Studies, American History) • 9–12 Art • 6–12 Journalism • 9–12 Vocal Music • K–8 Gifted • K-5 Science If you are interested, please call the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at 314-213-6104.

Published by the Webster-Kirkwood Times

31

kirkwood board of education 2009-10

Angie Bay President

Scott Stream Vice President

Kathy Harris Secretary

Matt Cottler 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 before 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.

John Glunt Director

Ruth Jayne Director

Andy Stewart Director

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 before the start 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.

2009-10 School Board Meetings July 20 Aug. 17 Sept. 8 Sept. 28 (4th Monday) No meeting on Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 16

Dec. 7 Dec. 21 2010 Board Meetings No meeting on Jan. 4 Jan. 19 (Tues.) Feb. 1 Feb. 16 (Tues.) March 1

Print

Web

March 15 April 5 April 19 May 3 May 17 June 7 June 21

Logos

More . . .

Your source for all things graphic design.

now offering Web design Times Type can create a website tailored specifically to your company’s individual needs. Design rates start as low as $795 for a homepage plus 4 additional pages AND a free four week tile ad on www.timesnewspapers.com (a $69 value). You can add photography, logo design, additional pages, e-mail and annual hosting. We can even provide updates and page revisions.

Visit www.timestype.com to see some of our work or call 314-968-2699 and get your project started today.

Print design

Design rates start as low as $50 per hour. Logos • Direct Mail Pieces • Brochures • Business Cards • Flyers • Inserts Programs • Menus • Notepads • Advertising • Image Touch-up Image Manipulation • Reports • ANYTHING YOU NEED!

32

2009-10 Kirkwood School District Directory

Beats us. The fact is, two-thirds of all U.S. college students change their major before they graduate. That’s why it makes sense to start your college career at St. Louis Community College. At STLCC, you can try out a variety of classes within our general education program. When you’re ready to move on and earn that four-year degree in… whatever…you can easily transfer your credits. And, you will have paid nearly 70% less for those credits compared to a public four-year university.

Find yourself at STLCC-Meramec.

www.stlcc.edu

EXPANDING MINDS • CHANGING LIVES