PA Department of Health Updates Immunization Policy

May 2017

In March 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Health amended its regulations regarding school immunizations. These regulations take effect August 1, 2017 and will impact students for the 2017-2018 school year. The amendments will affect many students in the Kennett Consolidate School District and any student who is not in compliance by August 28, 2017 will face exclusion.

Changes taking effect:

  1. The deadline for immunization verification is now the first day of the 2017-2018 school year, August 28th 2017. Previously, school administrators could work with students and families until well into the school year before a student faced exclusion. This is no longer the case. Any student who has not provided proof of immunization by August 28, 2017 will face exclusion.
  2. Any student who has only received 3 doses of the polio vaccination will need a 4th dose by August 28, 2017. This amendment could affect students of any grade.
  3. For students entering the 7th grade, vaccinations remain the same (Tdap & Meningitis Vaccines), but are now subject to the new deadline of August 28, 2017.
  4. Seniors in the 2017-2018 school year will now need a meningitis vaccine by August 28, 2017. This is the second of two meningitis vaccines that are required for students.

Letters will be mailed to students informing them of their status. If you have any questions regarding where your child stands, you can contact your school’s nurse before June 14.

  • Bancroft Elementary – Ms. Maureen Orlando, morlando@kcsd.org or 610-925-5715
  • Greenwood Elementary – Mrs. Tricia Harlan, tharlan@kcsd.org or 610-388-5993
  • Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center – Mrs. Kelly Hostetler, khostetler@kcsd.org or 610-444-6285
  • New Garden Elementary – Ms. Patricia Body, pbody@kcsd.org or 610-268-6903
  • Kennett Middle School – Mrs. Diane Shannon, dshannon@kcsd.org or 610-268-5874
  • Kennett High School – Mrs. Kathleen Eginton, keginton@kcsd.org or 610-444-6615 OR Ms. Jane Heemer, mheemer@kcsd.org or 610-444-6615

After June 14, if you have any questions, please contact Diane Shannon, RNC, MSN, School Health Coordinator at dshannon@kcsd.org

If you do not have access to health insurance, contact the Chester County Health Department:

313 West Market Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-344-6000
http://chesco.org/823/Immunizations

The medical certificate must be signed by a physician, certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) or physician assistant (PA). If the child will be receiving the immunizations from the Chester County Health Department or other public health department, a public health official may sign the medical certificate.

Again, any student who is not up to date by August 28, 2017 will face exclusion.

New Vaccine Requirements 2017 – English

New Vaccine Requirements 2017 -Spanish

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Day 6

May 2017

The 11th Annual World Community Service Project Car Wash will take place on Wednesday, May 31. Sixth graders will be washing cars in the parking lot in front of the middle school from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The car wash is free, however, we are accepting any donations to support charities from around the world such as the International Justice Mission, Water.org, and Thanda. Come out and support our worthy causes, and get your car washed!

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Attention KMS students, there is no Work Wednesday this week. Anyone planning on staying after school for Work Wednesday should ride the bus home. Be sure to communicate this with your parents. Thank you.

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Attention all students: Last call to pick up any artwork you left in the art rooms this year. Please stop down and get your projects before next Friday June 9th – Ms. Conner and Mrs. Uhl WILL NOT be holding artwork over the Summer!

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Attention 8th Grade Chorus members singing at the Phillies game this Saturday: There will be a rehearsal this Thursday during 9th period in the small gym to rehearse the Star Spangled Banner. This rehearsal will only take about 20 minutes so please be prepared to attend the rest of your 9th period cycle that day. Again, there will be a rehearsal during 9th period on Thursday in the small gym for the Phillies game. Ms. Mulé can’t wait to see you there.

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Battle Bots has been cancelled for Wed., May 31, 2017.

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Attention all students who received their #ALLin slip yesterday that read “complete online survey”….you were asked to complete the survey to choose your movie preferences. The survey on Skyward is still open today, and a few new movie titles have been added. Please complete the survey sometime today or tonight if you did not do so yesterday. Or, if you completed it yesterday and would like to change your options, you can go into Skyward and edit your responses. Thank you.

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Please stay tuned for Which State is it Wednesday.

Have a Great Day KMS!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Day 5

May 2017

The 11th Annual World Community Service Project Car Wash will take place on Wednesday, May 31. Sixth graders will be washing cars in the parking lot in front of the middle school from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The car wash is free, however, we are accepting any donations to support charities from around the world such as the International Justice Mission, Water.org, and Thanda. Come out and support our worthy causes, and get your car washed!

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Today we have LEAD 9th period. You will plan what to wear for Field Day and find out that you are #allin! If you are not #allin your room assignment will be listed on your status ticket.

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This Thursday the Seniors will be visiting for the 2nd annual senior stroll.

 

Please stay tuned for Buzzword Tuesday.

Have a Great Day KMS!

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Friday, May 26, 2017 Day 4

May 2017

Congratulations to the 6th Grade Orchestra, Treble Choir and the 6th , 7th and 8th Grade Chorus members. Thank you for sharing all of your talents and hard-work with the Kennett Community. Your performances were spectacular!

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Any 8th grade student interested in trying out for the Kennett High School Golf Team, please sign-up in the main office. Sign-ups will run through Wednesday the 31st. More information as to the upcoming season will follow from Coach Schultz.

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Reminder! ALL library books are due back in the library no later than TODAY. They may be dropped off in the drop box by guidance or the library. Thank you.”

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Attention: 6th grade students. If you have a cow on display in the library and would like to take it home, please stop by and pick it up”

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Hey KMS athletes that still owe your uniform….listen up. Any student-athlete that has not turned in their uniform by next Wednesday will not be considered #ALLin. That’s right…if you’re hanging on to your uniform, you need to remember to turn it in as soon as possible!!

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6th and 7th grade boys & girls who plan to try out for ANY sport at KMS next year. You must have a sports physical done on or after June 1st by your private doctor or at school. These forms are now available in the Nurse’s Office or outside of the Main Office.

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8th Grade Students have received information in the mail from Sean Harvey, Athletic Director for KHS, about sports physicals for Kennett High School in June.

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Please stay tuned for Flocabulary.

Have a Great Day KMS!

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Reading Olympics Team Brings Home Blue Ribbon

May 2017

Congratulations to the Kennett Middle School’s Reading Olympics team, the Blue Demon Readers. The team read 45 books, aced the competition, and brought home blue ribbons. Way to go, Savannah Jeffery, Lainee Foester, Maddie Casale, Jay Mehta, Lydia Duckworth, Lauren Male, Manny Mendiola-Ortiz, Blake Ciresa, and Grace Opong!

KMS Reading Olympics

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Thursday, May 24, 2017 Day 3

May 2017

Attention all 6th graders: Tomorrow is Walk for Water. We are still looking for many of you to donate a minimum of one dollar. Thanks to many of you who have already made a donation. All donations go to Charity Water, an organization that builds sustainable wells for villages that lack access to clean water. This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of people who struggle every day to find something we take for granted: clean water. Donations can be given to your social studies teacher and will be accepted through the end of next week.

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Attention all soon to be 9th grade football players:

There will be a shuttle for the football players for Tuesday (5/23), Wednesday (5/24), and Thursday (5/25) of this week from the middle school to the high school for those middle school students interested in spring football.

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Any 8th grade student interested in trying out for the Kennett High School Golf Team, please sign-up in the main office. Sign-ups will run through Wednesday the 31st. More information as to the upcoming season will follow from Coach Schultz.

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Reminder! ALL library books are due back in the library no later than Friday May 26th. They may be dropped off in the drop box by guidance or the library. Thank you.”

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Attention: 6th grade students. If you have a cow on display in the library and would like to take it home, please stop by and pick it up”

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Hey KMS athletes that still owe your uniform….listen up. Any student-athlete that has not turned in their uniform by next Wednesday will not be considered #ALLin. That’s right…if you’re hanging on to your uniform, you need to remember to turn it in as soon as possible!!

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6th and 7th grade boys & girls who plan to try out for ANY sport at KMS next year. You must have a sports physical done on or after June 1st by your private doctor or at school. These forms are now available in the Nurse’s Office or outside of the Main Office.

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8th Grade Students have received information in the mail from Sean Harvey, Athletic Director for KHS, about sports physicals for Kennett High School in June.

 

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Please stay tuned for This Day In History.

Have a Great Day KMS!

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Day 2

May 2017

Congratulations to the Kennett Middle School Reading Olympics team, the Blue Demon Readers. The team read 45 books and aced the competition, bringing home blue ribbons.Great job well done. Congrats to Savannah Jeffery, Lainee Foester, Maddie Casale, Jay Mehta, Lydia Duckworth, Lauren Male, Manny Mendiola-Ortiz, Blake Ciresa,and Grace Opong
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Attention all soon to be 9th grade football players:
There will be a shuttle for the football players for Tuesday (5/23), Wednesday (5/24), and Thursday (5/25) of this week from the middle school to the high school for those middle school students interested in spring football.
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Reminder! ALL Library books are due back in the library Friday,May 26th. You may drop them in the box by guidance or bring them to the library. Thank you
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Physical Exams will be done in the nurses office for 34 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades this morning. Passes will be given during homeroom and students should arrive promptly for their schedule physical in the nurse’s office.

Between 7:50 – 11:30, other students should only come to the nurse for scheduled medication and emergencies.

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Hey KMS athletes that still owe your uniform….listen up. Any student-athlete that has not turned in their uniform by next Wednesday will not be considered #ALLin. That’s right…if you’re hanging on to your uniform, you need to remember to turn it in as soon as possible!!
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6th and 7th grade boys & girls who plan to try out for ANY sport at KMS next year. You must have a sports physical done on or after June 1st by your private doctor or at school. These forms are now available in the Nurse’s Office or outside of the Main Office.
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8th Grade Students have received information in the mail from Sean Harvey, Athletic Director for KHS, about sports physicals for Kennett High School in June.
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Please stay tuned for Which State is it Wednesday.
Have a Great Day KMS!

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Day 1

May 2017

Today’s concert rehearsals are for Mrs. Mancuso’s 3rd and5th period classes only. Period 3 classes will rehearse in the small gym during periods 2&3, period 5 classes will rehearse during periods 4&5. Students do not need to check in with teachers first, please report directly to the small gym. Teachers, positive attendance will be taken.

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Attention all soon to be 9th grade football players:

There will be a shuttle for the football players for Tuesday (5/23), Wednesday (5/24), and Thursday (5/25) of this week from the middle school to the high school for those middle school students interested in spring football.

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“Attention all 6th grade students: If you have a cow on display in the library and would like to take it home, please stop by the library and pick it up.”

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“Reminder: ALL library books are due back in the library, this Friday, May 26.”

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Hey KMS athletes that still owe your uniform….listen up. Any student-athlete that has not turned in their uniform by next Wednesday will not be considered #ALLin. That’s right…if you’re hanging on to your uniform, you need to remember to turn it in as soon as possible!!

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Please stay tuned for a Buzzword Tuesday video.

Have a Great Day KMS!

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Monday, May 22, 2017 Day 6

May 2017

Good morning again…

Today’s concert rehearsals are for Mrs. Mancuso’s 2nd and 4th period classes only. Period 2 classes will rehearse in the small gym during periods 2&3, period 4 classes will rehearse during periods 4&5. Students do not need to check in with teachers first, please report directly to the small gym. Teachers, positive attendance will be taken.

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Attention all Reading Olympics participants: your Tee-shirts are in. Please come by the library to pick it up and wear to school on Tuesday. Thank you.”

“Attention all 6th grade students: If you have a cow on display in the library and would like to take it home, please stop by the library and pick it up.”

“Reminder: ALL library books are due back in the library, this Friday, May 26.”

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Hey KMS athletes that still owe your uniform….listen up. Any student-athlete that has not turned in their uniform by next Wednesday will not be considered #ALLin. That’s right…if you’re hanging on to your uniform, you need to remember to turn it in as soon as possible!!

Please stay tuned for a video about Book Love.

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Please stay tuned for a Motivational Monday video.

Have a Great Day KMS!

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Thursday, May 18, 2017 Day 4

May 2017

Welcome to the 11th Annual KMS Career Day! Thank you to all those that came dressed for success!

8th Grade helpers, please meet in the lobby at this time. Our daily question is “What is an internship?” Put your answer today in the guidance box. Teacher talking points: Do you believe in life-long learning? How do you continue to learn? What classes have you taken recently? Our last day of College and Career Awareness Week is tomorrow, when we wear our college gear! Come to school in the shirt or hat of your favorite college and show your college pride!

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Attention Picture This students our field trip to Mary D Lang Kindergarten center is Friday May 19th. We will meet in the Lobby at 9:00 am. Remember to wear a blue tee-shirt.

Please turn your permission slips to Mrs. Uhl before Friday.

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Please stay tuned for a video about our #allin event.

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KMS DANCE

As the school year is coming to a close, the PTO is excited to plan the last all grade dance of the year.

MAY 19th from 7-9 at the Kennett Middle School.

We need 32 adult volunteers to make this night happen. The administration graciously volunteers their Friday evening and the school facility for our children to have a safe and fun social event. Get your parents here to help so the dance doesn’t get canceled.

Please stay tuned for This Day in History.

Have a Great Day KMS!

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