Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Forever Fit owned by Josh and Lori Robinson.
Together they have opened a private training facility in what used to be the Petal Stone in Dexter. Forever Fit is located at 13147 State Hwy D. They have outfitted their gym to "fit" the needs for a diverse group of clients and members who are looking to improve their fitness level, lose weight, gain muscle and improve their overall health and wellness.
Due to the desire to keep Forever Fit a private facility, the memberships will be capped at 30 total members. The Membership fees are $125 per month and the fee includes a training program to help guide you while you are working toward your health and fitness goals. This program is sent to you in a text message daily and you will also be given access to Josh and Lori's secure library of exercise video tutorials to aid you in understanding how to safely and efficiently perform each exercise to maximize your efforts spent in the gym.
Nutritional programs can also be tailored to your specific goals. This will include a one to two hour consultation to discuss lifestyle and behavioral modification necessary to be successful as rapidly as possible. Josh or Lori will work to produce the meal plan that is just right for you.
For more information about personal training contact Josh or Lori at (573) 625-9159 or (573) 625-3842.
Dexter, Missouri - Exciting things are happening in May at the Keller Public Library! Children's Story Hour continues with magic, fire trucks, and conservation! Story Hour is each Tuesday morning at 10:15 a.m. for pre-school ages.
Children's Story Hour May 2016, 1015 a.m.
May 3 - "May Magic!" presented by 2016 Friend of the Year Kim Cook
May 10 - "Fire Engine Red!" presented by Dexter Fire Chief Don Seymore
May 17 - "Hides and Furs!" presented by Missouri Department of Conservation Agent Mark Reed
Thursday, May 26, 5:15 P.M., Keller Public Library Board of Director's meeting, Library Community Room
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Parents as Teachers’ students of the month are Amelia and Charlie Garner.
They are the children of Sam and Nicole Garner.
Amelia Jane Garner is three years old and enjoys playing outside, dressing up, reading books, and helping her mom take care of her baby brother.
Charlie Thomas Garner is seven months old and enjoys playing with his toys and having stories read to him. He also loves to eat and his favorite person is his big sister.
Throughout the family's time participating in the PAT program, Nicole says she has found it most beneficial to see where her children are in their development and how she can help them reach their milestones.
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.
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - The public is invited to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the FEMA safe room and science classroom addition at Poplar Bluff Junior High School, the first of several campus-wide expansion projects under the R-I district buildings plan made possible by the passage of the historic levy in April 2014.
Who: Poplar Bluff Board of Education, Long-Range Planning Committee, Citizens’ Advisory Council, Committee for Our Kids’ Future, Dille and Traxel Architects, Zoellner Construction, Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce
When: 9 a.m. Thursday, April 7
Where: Poplar Bluff Junior High FEMA Building, 550 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Construction photo album: https://goo.gl/bOIXrH
FEMA grant: http://www.poplarbluffschools.net/admin/pbjhs-safe-room/
Groundbreaking: http://www.poplarbluffschools.net/admin/pbjhs-groundbreaking/
Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Coordinator at Poplar Bluff Schools
Dexter, Missouri - The Kiwanis held their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, 2016. More than 2,500 eggs were hidden in Dexter’s West Park.
The Easter Bunny made an appearance and children of all ages scrambled to find the three special eggs.
Winners of the 2nd grade through 3rd grade were Hannah Watson, Cameron Bell, and Wyatt Hickman.
Congratulations Hannah, Cameron, and Wyatt.
