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Mules Café Takes Reservations for First Time
February 28th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Mules Café Takes Reservations for First Time
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - A total of 50 reservations were booked at the Mules Café on Wednesday, Feb. 20, for culinary arts students of the Technical Career Center to prepare their first full-service meal.
 
As opposed to serving walk-in customers in a buffet line, orders were selected from a menu and entrees were cooked to order.
 
“Ninety-five percent of jobs [students] will be looking to get into are going to involve cooking to order, serving the public and communication skills,” instructor Brandon Moon explained. “We can’t learn unless we do.”
 
Throughout the lunch shift, 12 students were divided in the kitchen and the front of the house, where they waited tables, grilled and plated meals, plus washed dishes. Moon oversaw the tickets coming in, while his assistant Monica Lewis served as hostess.
 
“We’re blessed that we have customers who know the kids are students, and are patient and giving,” Lewis commented. Tips for the day totaled $90, which will be reinvested into the program.
 
While time management remains a key area of improvement, noted Moon, the chef indicated that he was generally pleased with the service, knowing students obtained real-world experience necessary in the restaurant business. Moon said he looks forward to the next full-service meal, slated to take place on Wednesday, April 24.
 
Pictured: Aleigha Lerma, a junior, serves a table of regular customers.
 
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District

Last Updated on February 28th 2019 by Dee Loflin
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Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes Released for February 2019
February 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes Released for February 2019
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met for a regular monthly meeting on February 19, 2019. Resignations for boys basketball coach, asst. football coach and one teacher were accepted along with some new hires for the District.

Below are the minutes for that meeting released by Superintendent C.A. Counts.

Regular Board Meeting Notes
February 19, 2019
6:00 PM

Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge  The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members with Mr. Rick Williams, Mr. Herman Morse being absent.  He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance. 

4.  Consent Agenda:   The Consent Agenda was approved.

5.  Public Comments:  There were no public comments made.    

6.  Old Business:  
        A.    None

7.  New Business: 
A.  The board approved a resolution adopting the Stoddard Co. 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.   
B.  The board approved budget amendments for the 2018-19 school year.
C.  The board approved summer dead period for all MSHSAA activities August 3rd thru 11th 2019.

D.  The board approve A Cut Above lawn care as the district lawn mower for the 2019-20 school year.

8.  Discussion Items:
     
     A.   CTS gave an update on the bond and building project.
       
     B.   The nurse's report was given to the board.

     C.  The building principals gave their reports to the board.
         
     D.  The superintendent gave his report to the board.
 
     E.   The SEMO Superintendent Association 59th Annual Banquet is set for April 25th at 6:00 at The Southerner in Cape.
     
    F.  The March board meeting was set for March 19, 2019 at 6:00.   
     
In Closed Session:

1. The board approved substitute additions for 2018-19.
        Rachel Elder
        Samantha Huckeby
        Bryce Rodgers

2.  The board approved resignation letters effective at the end of the school year.
Hannah Stickles - Baldwin
Jordan Noyes, Asst. Football Coach
Lloyd Hyten, Head Boys Basketball Coach

3. The board approved resignation letters effective as dated
Gary Wyman - Effective February 28, 2019
Barry Burton - Effective March 13, 2019
         
4. The board approved internal transfers for the 2019-20 school year.
        Cindy Whittaker to 7th Grade Social Studies
        Stephanie Monroe to HS Art
        Mauri Kennedy to 2nd Grade

5. The approved employment of Special Services Aide for    remainder of 2018-19 school year.
Ashley Summers

6. Approve employment of Bus Driver for the 2018-19 school year.
Lee Mooy

7. Approve employment of 1st Grade Teacher for the 2019-20 school year.
Courtney Potts

8. Approved employment of Vocational Agriculture teacher for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year.
Rachel Elder

9. The board approved the summer school director for the 2019 summer school.
Angie Duncan

10. The board approved the employment of the Central Office administrators for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years.
        Amy James
        Gavin Miller

11.   The board approve the employment of the building administrators for the 2019-20 school year.
        Jacinda Dewitt
        Felicia Powers
        Angie Duncan
        Megan Miller
        Scott Kruse
        Nancy Langley
        Alana Dowdy
        Melissa Hahn


Last Updated on February 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc6p/Dexter-School-Board-Meeting-Minutes-Released-for-February-2019


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DHS Winning Advisory Class for Improvement to Boon Park
February 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
DHS Winning Advisory Class for Improvement to Boon Park

Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School hosted a dollar drive for improvements at Boon Park. Theses students worked hard and collected the most money.  They are students in Mrs. Pfeffer's Advisory Class.

Pictured back row from left to right: Logan Harmon, Bryce Ingram, Jonathan Floyd, Wesley Huey, Colton Evans, McKayla Annesser, Karlee Keirsey, John Fortner

Middle row from left to right:  Mrs. Pfeffer, Sarah Dachs, Gracie Sperino, Makenzie Hutson, Jacob Medler, Gabe Harris, and Summer O'Neal.

Front row from left to right: Erica Miller,  Hannah Pyles, Emma Wamble, and Matthew West.


Last Updated on February 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
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Southwest Elementary to Celebrate Dr. Seuss Reading Week
February 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Southwest Elementary to Celebrate Dr. Seuss Reading Week

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary will celebrate Dr. Seuss Reading Week beginning Monday, February 25, 2019 thru March 1st.

Each day will be themed after a Dr. Seuss Book.

Monday is "The Sleep Book" so everyone wear their pajamas!

Tuesday is "Green Eggs and Ham" Everyone wear green!

Wednesday is "Wacky Wednesday"  Everyone dress Seuss style including wacky pattersn or your favorite character!

Thursday is "The Lorax" so wear your orange and a mustache!

Friday is "The Cat in the Hat" Wear black, white, or red and a COOL hat!!

What's your favorite Dr. Seuss book?  Mention in the comments below on Facebook!



Last Updated on February 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc5r/Southwest-Elementary-to-Celebrate-Dr-Seuss-Reading-Week


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Bernie Positive Office Referrals for Week February 19th
February 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Bernie Positive Office Referrals for Week February 19th

Bernie, Missouri - Bernie Elementary Positive Office Referrals were awarded this week.  These students were rewarded for their good behavior!

Students who earn such an honor also received a Subway Sandwich Gift Card and a POR Certificate.

These students were referred for displaying positive behavior!

Conner (1st) is a good friend and helps others carry heavy things down the hall.

Mason (4th) is always a hard worker.

McKenzie (3rd) helped a friend when they were upset.

Ember and Gabriella (3rd) are always working hard.

Yaritza (5th) stopped and helped another student when he spilled his art box out of his locker. 

Ashtin (2nd) helped another student with her math page and played with a new student at recess.

Chloe (2nd) played with a new student at recess.

NOT PICTURED:  Brooks (1st) is always kind and sets a good example for others.  Amelia (2nd) helped another student with their money worksheet.


Last Updated on February 19th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc5m/Bernie-Positive-Office-Referrals-for-Week-February-19th


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