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!
Bernie, Missouri - Bernie's City Park will be transformed into a car show hobbiest dream on Saturday, June 18th. The Bernie Lion's Club will host their 18th Annual Cars in the Park.
There will be a $20 entry fee and free dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entries. Awards will be given for Longest Distance Traveled, Largest Club, Best Interior, Best Engine, and Best Paint.
There will also be a separate class for motorcycles with separate judging and trophies. A 50/50 drawing will also be held. Trophies for Best of show along with First, Second, and Third Place Trophies will also be distributed to participants.
Judging begins at 11 a.m. and awards will be announced at 3 p.m. The Bernie Lion's Club will have a concession stand with food and drinks. It is free and open to the public. New this year will be a valve cover race for kids!
Please come out and show your support for the Lions Club of Bernie.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2659 in Dexter is co-sponsoring a Motorcycle Show and Veterans Benefit Fish Fry at The Office in Bloomfield on Saturday, June 18th.
The Benefit will take place from 1 p.m. until the fish is all gone! The cost is a simple donation to the VFW Post.
The Office is located at 17991 State Highway 25 in Bloomfield.
Please come out and join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and raise money for a great cause.
