Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual 2020 Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 12th at the Assembly of God Church.
Madison Cox was named the 2020 Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Recipient.
She is a senior at Bloomfield High School and is the daughter of Roger and Sharon Cox.
She is currently ranked second in her class and is active in Sr. Beta, Future Business Leaders of America and Student Council. She is also a member of the Lady Wildcats Basketball Team.
Her future plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau and then transfer to the Southeast Health College of Nursing majoring in applied Science and become a certified radiologic technologist.
Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual 2020 Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 12th at the Assembly of God Church.
Julie Dodd was named 2020 Teacher of the Year.
She and her husband, James Dodd, live in Bloomfield with their two children Jameson and Molliann.
Julie has taught at Bloomfield Elementary for 22 years and all but one year as a kindergarten teacher.
"To say she has made an impact on the future of our community is an understatement," commented Toni Hill, Bloomfield Chamber Board Member and Superintendent of Bloomfield Schools.
Mrs. Dod hold an event each year to raise money for 18Fore Life and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation when in 2009 Clause for a Cause was founded. She began raising money by taking pictures with Santa. In just 11 short years she has helped raise over $110,000 for charity through her pictures with Santa program, shirt sales and sponsors.
Congratulations to Julie Dodd, 2020 Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year!
Pictured from left to right are Toni Hill, Julie Dodd, Herman Morse, 151st State Representative, and Amy Haas, Bloomfield Chamber President.
Micah Fowler is the 15 month old son of Dustin and Samantha Fowler and is the Bernie Parents as Teachers’ student of the month for March.
Micah loves to talk, dance, listen to all kinds of music, watch game shows, and look at books.
He also enjoys playing ball, drawing, and spending time with his Mommy and Daddy.
The family’s favorite parts of participating in PAT visits include learning new activities to play with Micah, receiving new books, and showing Mrs. McGarity all of the new things Micah has learned since their previous visit.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website.
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 relevantᾢand widely applicableᾢto 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.
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Dexter, MO - Central Gardens held their annual Valentine's Day party on Friday, February 14, 2020. Residents dress in red and enjoyed an afternoon of sweet treats and fun.
A king and queen were chosen along with an alternate for each.
Charles Fulong was crowned 2020 Valentine's King and Jean Jackson was the queen. Alternates were Wes Eskew and Wanda Roberts.
Residents also created cards with Valentine's Day Advice. Maxine Hedrick's advice, "Show Your Love!" What a wonderful idea to do not just on February 14th, but year round!
Central Gardens is a an assisted living facility in Dexter. Central Gardens offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers.
Pictured from left to right are Wes Eskew, Charles Fulong, Jean Jackson, and Wanda Roberts.
