Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie R-XIII School District has the following items for bid on an individual basis:
*Wood from stage bleachers (94 boards total)
Entire lot of 18 foot boards w/ following dimensions:
-48 count: 9 x 1
-20 count: 8.5 x 1
-26 count 7 x 1
*Hardware from bleachers
-approximately 75 lbs of nuts, bolts, and washers
*10 metal rolling frames w/ casters
Interested persons may submit a bid to the Bernie Administration Office during normal business hours. Bid deadline is Friday, September 9 at 12:00 pm. All bids must be in a sealed envelope with name of item on the front of the envelope. Separate envelopes need to be used when placing a bid on more than one item.
Anyone wishing to view the items may do so by calling and setting up a time with the Bernie R-XIII Administration Office. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
All bids will be opened September 9 at 12:00 pm. Awardees must pay for item on or before September 16, 2016 and remove item from campus on or before October 1, 2016
Dexter, Missouri - On Wednesday, July 20, 2016 students from Dexter High School, T.S. Hill Middle School, and Central Elementary traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri to sing with other students selected from all over the state for Honors Choir. Students submitted recordings to the Missouri Choral Directors Association chair.
The students rehearsed the entire day and prepared for a concert that evening for parents and guests.
"There was a record number of students from Dexter that were selected this year for the 7th and 8th grade Honors Choir and the 4th - 6th grade Honors Choir," commented Jamie Sepulvado, Dexter Public Schools Choral Director. "We had 9 students from 4th, 5th, and 6th grade selected and 8 students from 7th and 8th grade selected."
"Out of hundreds of auditions across the state submitted these students were recognized as some of the very best," continued Sepulvado. "I am extremely proud of the musicians and young leaders I have in these grades. Their behavior and performances were top notch!"
In the 7/8 grade choir the following students were selected Justin Viers, Bryston Pemberton, Cole Barker, Keiton Buck, Dalton Granger, Jeb Hubbard, Sydney Patrick, and Nate Bryant.
In the 4-6 grade choir top row left to right (yellow shirts) we have Drake Channell, Jerica Harris. Middle left to right is Abby DeMent, Kennedy Robertson and Ryan Strickland. Front left to right is Gracie Hanners, Mia Williams, and Mackenzie Raley.
Dexter, Missouri - The First Assembly of God Church will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast. Athletes should be ready to eat at 7:20 a.m. and will have plenty of time to get to school on time.
Due are $15, you will need to pay Coach Lovelady or Coach Allen as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity for all athletes to get involved.
The First Assembly of God Church is located at 911 Brown Pilot Road behind Southwest Elementary School.
The FCA Vision
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
The FCA Mission
To present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
The Four C’s of Ministry:
Coaches Ministry, Campus Ministry, Camp Ministry and Community Ministry
The FCA Values
Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Integrity
We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.
Serving
We will model Jesus’ example of serving.
Teamwork
We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.
Excellence
We will honor and glorify God in all we do.
Below is the 2016 Church Breakfast Schedule
September 2nd - First Christian Church
September 9th - Church of Christ
September 16th - Faith Lutheran Church
September 23rd - First United Methodist Church
September 30th - Risen Church
October 7th - Lighthouse Christian Center
October 14th - Liberty Hill (at First Baptist Church)
October 21st - Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Bernie, Missouri - Bernie 5th and 6th grade will have a Chess Club. Meetings start next week on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 12:30 in the school cafeteria.
The students that signed up for this club will get permission slips to take home this week that are due back Friday, August 26th.
The chess club will be held every Wednesday during lunch recess for the entire 1st quarter.
Why get your children involved in Chess? It's a game of strategy and help develop a student's mind. The game of Chess improves concentration and memory as well as enhances reading and math skills. It also fosters logic, critical thinking, and creativity.
National Chess Day is Saturday, October 12th. It's a great time to dust off the board or go online and play a game of strategy and logic!
Southeast Missouri Schools Encouraged to Participate
in MoDOT's 13th Annual Bridge Building Competition
Registration Deadline: September 6th
Sikeston, Missouri - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is sponsoring its 13th annual bridge building competition for high school juniors and seniors in the Southeast District. The competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials-15 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.
Schools must register by Sept. 6 to compete in the competition. Contest information and registration forms have been mailed to area high schools. If a school is interested in participating and has not received the registration paperwork by Aug. 29, they are encouraged to contact MoDOT. Schools may register online or via email. The online registration form is available at: www.modot.org/southeast/BridgeBuildingCompetition.htm. Completed forms may also be emailed to anita.clark@modot.mo.gov and gretchen.hanks@modot.mo.gov.
The bridge kits will be delivered to the participating schools Oct. 3 and 4. Completed bridges will be picked up from participating schools Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
Bridges entered in the competition will be tested Nov. 17 at Cape West 14 Cine in Cape Girardeau. The lightest bridge to carry the greatest load will ultimately be declared the winner. Prizes will also be awarded for the most aesthetic bridge and to the winner of the electronic bridge competition.
Prizes donated by area businesses and organizations will be awarded to the top bridge building winners.
In addition, MoDOT has partnered with Arkansas State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Missouri-Columbia and Southern Illinois University to offer seniors interested in civil engineering up to $10,000 in scholarships.
For more information about the bridge competition, please contact Senior Highway Designer Anita Clark at (573) 472-5294 or anita.clark@modot.mo.gov, Senior Highway Designer Gretchen Hanks at (573) 472-5295 or gretchen.hanks@modot.mo.gov, or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636). Photos and videos from prior competitions are available at www.modot.org/southeast/programs/BridgeCompetition.htm.
