STANBERRY R-II BACK TO SCHOOL 2023-2024

from The New Shopper Issue 24, 2023

School Starts

STANBERRY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION

July 29 - August 6: Dead Week

August 14 - 8:00 AM - New Teach Orientation in Library

Student Registration for grades K-12 will be online. The portal will open for registration on Monday, August 7 for current students already enrolled in our district. You will need to know your parent Lumen login information to access online registration. Don't know your login information? No worries - Registration instructions and portal information will be mailed out!

Parents of new students may stop by their respective school oﬃce between 8:30 am - 3:00 pm anytime between August 9 - 10 to register your student or you may complete registration through the Lumens portal at home. Just call the oﬃces and let them know.

Students grades 7-12 are still required to come to school during student scheduling times listed below to work with the counselor on any scheduling changes that may need to be made. Parents do not need to attend but are welcome to if they wish. If you are not able to attend, appointments are available upon requestemail Karla McQueen at kmcqueen@stanberry schools.org or call (660) 783-2163 for an appointment if you would like to meet her.

August 7: Registration Portal Open

August 9 - 10: New student and general registration questions

8:30 am to 3:00 pm at respective oﬃces

August 15: 9 am: 12th grade student scheduling

10 am: 11th grade student scheduling

1 pm: 10th grade student scheduling

2 pm: 9th grade student scheduling

August 16: 9 am: 7th grade student scheduling

10 am: 8th grade student scheduling

August 21: Elementary Open House from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (NO registration will take place during this time)

JH Orientation (library) at 6:00 pm

August 23: First Day of School - immunizations must be up-to-date!

2023-2024 MISSOURI SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

• All students must present documentation of up-to-date immunization status, including month, day, and year of each immunization before attending school.

• The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) allows a 4-day grace period. Students in all grade levels may receive immunizations up to four days before the due date.

• Missouri-required immunizations should be administered according to the current ACIP schedule, including all spacing, (CDC.Gov/vaccines/schedules).

• To remain in school, students “in progress” must have an Immunizations In Progress form (Imm.P.14) on file. In progress means that a child has begun the vaccine series and has an appointment for the next dose. This appointment must be kept and an updated record provided to the school. If the appointment is not kept, the child is no longer in progress and is noncompliant. (i.e., Hep B vaccine series was started but the child is not yet eligible to receive the next dose in the series.)

• Religious (Imm.P.11A) and Medical (Imm.P.12) exemptions are allowed. The appropriate exemption form must be on file. Unimmunized children are subject to exclusion from school when outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases occur.

1. Last dose on or after the fourth birthday and the last dose of pediatric pertussis before the seventh birthday. Maximum needed: six doses.

2. 8-12 Grades: Tdap, which contains pertussis vaccine, is required.

3. Grade 8-11: One dose of MCV is required. Dose must be given after 10 years of age. Grade 12: Two doses of MCV are required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required. At least one dose must be given after 16 years of age.

4. Kindergarten-12 Grade: Last dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday. The interval between the next-to-last and last dose should be at least six months.

5. First dose must be given on or after twelve months of age. If MMR and Varicella are not administered on the same day, they

As satisfactory evidence of disease, a licensed health care provider may sign and place on file with the school a written statement documenting the month and year of previous varicella (chickenpox) disease.

Rev.1-23

STANBERRY ELEMENTARY SUPPLY LIST 2023-24

STANBERRY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT REVISED FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH POLICY

July 1, 2023

Stanberry R-II School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

Local education ofﬁcials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility: from all sources or Food Stamp/TANF case number, (2) names of all household members, and (3) the signature and last four digits of social security number or indication of no social security number of adult household member signing the application. School officials may verify current income or other information provided on the application at any time during the school year.

Foster children may be eligible regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Households with children who are eligible under the foster, Head Start, homeless, migrant, or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving meal benefits. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced price meals.

Children who are members of households currently certified as receiving Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR are eligible for free meals. To complete an application, the household must provide the names of the children, a statement that the household receives the qualifying benefits, the Food Stamps/TANF/FDPIR case number, and the signature of the adult household member making application. When known by the school that members of a household are receiving assistance from Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free school meals. If any children in the household were not listed on the eligibility notice or not listed on the application, the household should contact the school to have benefits extended to all children in the household.

If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for these benefits.

Under the provisions of the policy, the [Title of Determining Official] will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, they may wish to discuss the decision with the hearing official on an informal basis or he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to the [Title of Hearing Official]. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the central office where any interested party may review it.

USDA NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Children from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes: (1) household income

MAIL:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

Happy Birthday

The City of Albany has arranged for a roll-off dumpster to be placed in the parking lot located at 302 W Bethany, just north of the Albany Community Center, on Saturday, July 29. It will open at 9 am and will remain until 12 pm or until ﬁlled.

The dumpster will be monitored and proof of residency within the city limits will be required (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.). All refuse must be placed directly in the dumpster. Only household waste will be accepted—no yard waste, construction debris, household hazardous waste or tires allowed.

We appreciate your help in keeping Albany looking great and hope to provide additional clean up opportunities in the future.

FOR YEARS I’VE BEEN TOLD WHITE SPACE SELLS!

CALL US AND LET’S PLAN SOME ADS THAT

The Island City Christian & Calvary Stanberry Churches

(Eph 2:8-9, For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.) The Grace of God at work within the lives of those who believe with their whole heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus is the Christ. These two little verses could possibly be the most popular defining portion of scripture to those who seek to understand salvation by Grace. There are those who would say that these verses pose a contradiction to a verse in the letter from, (James. (2:20, But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?) There are different groups preaching ‘By Grace you were saved’ while others preach ‘Assurance by Works’. This is common when the whole council of God is not taken in context or in paragraph form. The word of God has been divided into chapter and verse for easy reference, not necessarily to complete a thought. We should read God’s word as if seeking information from an instruction manual. There have been many incredibly inspiring sermons proclaimed from pulpits around the world expounding on one philosophy or the other based on these two portions of Holy Scripture. Yet, when we go back to the intent of the author and read in paragraph form and not just as a sound bite, we will find that these two statements complement one another. Let’s continue the thought from Ephesians (2:10, For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.) There it is, as we surrender our lives in thought, word, and deed we will do that which God desires, ‘Good Works’. Now let’s go to James, (2:18, But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.) If we truly believe and have faith in salvation through Jesus Christ alone, we’ll be a living example of God’s Grace and mercy. Although, there are those who differ from the defined holiness of the word ‘grace’, yet God’s grace doesn’t condone sin. (Romans 6:1-2, Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not!) Grace and Mercy abound in Jesus.

Pastor Bill Bracken

Thank You!

To my family, friends, and the community I want to say a huge thank you for all the love and support you have given me. Having stage 3 Negative Breast Cancer and the treatments I receive have me so worn down that I can barely work 8 hours a week in my position as a healthcare provider. I’ve always been a caregiver and I love my job and my residents. I’m trying to hold onto 8 hours a week, so I won’t lose my job or my connection with the residents. I am missing them so and hope to go back after all my treatment is done. I was sad that I could not make it to the fundraiser as I had received treatment the day before. It is called the Red Devil, look it up if you haven’t heard of it! My treatment plan after the Red Devil is to do a mastectomy then some time to heal up a little then do radiation; so at least another 6 months of not working due to treatment. The donations you brought in to go toward my finances were extremely generous, words cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I knew this day would come when I could not work but didn’t realize it would be so soon. You never know what life has in store for you, so cherish every moment. Believe in yourself and fight because you only get one life to live. Most of all trust in God and prayer because He is real, and He does listen to our hearts cry for help. My fundraiser ended up setting a record for the Poker Run, basically 70 ATVs registered, with more than 100 people in attendance, your donations were more than I could have ever imagined. So, thank you all who supported me through the T-Shirt sales, cash donations, letters, cards and prayers. All are so warmly thoughtful and appreciated. Thank you to my son Chris, who set this up and made it happen, my daughter Britta, who looks after my healthcare needs and to the “Nobody Fights Alone” Poker Run family. So many people helped with this fundraiser, so I won’t mention names as you know who you are and so do I.

I do so thank you all from the bottom of my heart and one day I plan to pay it forward!!

God bless Terry Hailey

At the June 20, 2023 meeting, the Albany Heritage Society elected officers and discussed possible revisions to the by-laws. Discussions of future events were entertained and requests were made for new ideas to add interest.

At the July 18 meeting the decision was made to rename the “Old MFA building.” It will now be called “Albany Heritage Hall and Museum” which reflects the way the building will be used. The north and center sections of the building will be available for events and rental and the south section will be the new museum space. A proposed revision to the by-laws was presented for membership consideration with a vote to take place at the August 15 meeting. New ideas were presented to rebrand events.

One of the events enjoyed in the Albany Heritage Hall is Bingo. The first Saturday of every month at 7 PM Lucky Card Bingo is played. The cost is $10 to play and 8 games are played with a deck of cards. A new fun way to enjoy Bingo. Winners pick from prizes worth $10 or more and the last game is 50/50.

Heritage Day which Albany Heritage Society sponsors annually is on September 30 this year. In an effort to rebrand this event, the Heritage society wants you to look forward to a family oriented day of fun “old time” events. Food and craft vendors will be on site outside at the Depot and inside at the Albany Heritage Hall where there will be sneak peek displays of the new museum. New this year will be free “old fashioned” games such as cast iron skillet throwing (skillet provided), 3 legged races, bubble gum blowing, and frog jumping (bring your frog). Carnival games and a dunk chair will be available for a small fee. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes and for a 50/50 drawing at $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets and, new this year, you do not need to be present to win. The Depot will still be open for viewing. There will be free rides and a free giant slide blow up for the kids. Come join us for an old fashion Heritage Day!

Albany Heritage Society is always open to welcoming new members. Please, consider joining us in making the past come alive through the museum and events.