Bernie, Missouri - Veterans Day Breakfast will be held at the Bernie High School cafeteria on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Bernie Junior High and High School students thank each Veteran for their service and our freedom.
Following the breakfast an assembly will be held at 9:00 a.m. to honor our service members.
There will also be a voluntary tour of the Bernie school building after the assembly.
All veterans should feel free to come out and enjoy some good food and gratitude.
Bernie, Missouri - Parents as Teachers in Bernie have selected Caleb Powell as the September Student of the Month.
Caleb Powell is the four year old son of Kris and Lori Powell.
Caleb enjoys playing outside, riding his bicycle, and playing with his cars, truck, and trains.
During the family's PAT visits with Mrs. McGarity, Caleb learns about letters, numbers, shapes, and colors while participating in fun activities.
He also looks forward to getting a new book at each PAT visit and reading it with his parents and sisters.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Senior Beta Club will be hosting the Stuff-a-Bus event on Saturday, August 6th.
The event will be from 10 am to 4 pm at the Malden Wal-Mart.
The Beta Club will be loading the collecting school supplies on to a Bernie School bus during the event. All supplies collected will be used by Bernie students.
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Parents as Teachers chose Haven and Landon Hendrickson as their July Students of the Month. They are the children of Amanda Johnson and Jack Hendrickson.
Haven is four years old and enjoys ponies, Mickey Mouse, and Doc McStuffins.
Landon is three years old and loves his cars, Curious George, and Paw Patrol.
Haven and Landon’s favorite activities to play together include drawing with sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh, and running and exploring outside.
When Mrs. McGarity comes for the family’s PAT visits, Amanda says the kids are always excited to see what she has to play with that day. They also look forward to the new books she brings and leaves with the family at each visit.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Bernie, Missouri - Bernie Elementary music teacher, Mrs. Cecilia Lanpher, is having a music festival to raise money for a new sound system for the Bernie cafeteria/auditorium.
The festival will be held on July 15th at the Bernie Community Center and will include outdoor games and prizes for children. Hotdogs, brats, and snow cones will be available for purchase. T-shirts will also be sold for $15. Glitter T-shirts are $20 and 2X and above add $2.00 each. To pre-order T-shirts contact Cecilia Lanpher (573) 421-0523, Darla Bridges (573) 421-7390, Kathy Kirkpatrick (573) 421-1571. Deadline to pre-order is Wednesday, June 22nd and T-shirts can be picked up at
During performances a silent auction will be going on inside the community center.
The Music Festival opens at 5:30 p.m. and the performances will begin at 6:00 p.m. There is a $3.00 admission fee with children 12 and under get in for FREE! Many performers will be at the festival including "The Electric 107s, Los Traviesos de Mexico, Finely Watkins, and the Rockability Kid!" The Bernie Music Club will also be performing!
Check out their Facebook page by clicking HERE.
The Bernie School and the community will benefit greatly from this fundraiser. A new sound system is needed! Click HERE for the Event Page!
