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.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield Area Nutrition Center (BANC) will have their weekly lunch at 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
The menu will be Polish Sausage, Cooked Cabbage, Mac & Cheese, Blackeyed Peas, Corn Bread, and Peach Cobbler
BANC is a non-for-profit organization that provides services to seniors of Bloomfield. They are currently providing meals every Wednesday at a cost of $4.00 for ages 60 and above. Not 60 yet, that’s OK too. Meals for 59 and younger are also available for a cost of $6.00.
If you would like to donate your time or money to the Bloomfield Area Nutrition Center please contact them at (573) 895-2142.
The center is located at 609 N. Delaware St.
Dexter, Missouri - At approximately 11:30 a.m. City of Dexter Mayor Joe Weber signed a proclamation proclaiming June 14, 2016, Flag Day in the City of Dexter, Missouri and he urged all citizens to celebrate this day with honor.
"Throughout our history, the American Flag has steadfastly served as an emblem of this great Nation, and we pledge our allegiance to the banner that has served as a guiding symbol on our Nation's journey. We also celebrate the hope it inspires in the American people."
"Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs have long saluted Old Glory and honored its legacy. Our flag as a powerful representation of freedom and opportunity, and waving high above buildings and courthouses, military bases, and embassies across the globe and on the distant surface of the moon. It calls on each of us to remember our obligations to the Republic for which it stands and to carry forward unwavering optimism that defines us."
"The American flag invokes pride in our citizens and hope in those who come to our shores in search of a brighter tomorrow."
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Parents as Teachers’ students of the month is Grayson Frazier.
He is the one-year old son of Ben and Didi Frazier. Grayson enjoys playing with his toys, dancing to his music, swimming, and going to his sibling's ballgames.Didi, his mother, says Grayson always enjoys playing with Courtney McGarity and learning from the exciting activities she brings.
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 - Kayden Smith is the Bernie Parents As Teacher's Student of the Month for May.
Kayden is the three-year old son of Josh and Charity Smith. He enjoys watching cartoons, playing with his big brother Jonny, and helping his mommy. The family's favorite parts of participating in the PAT program are receiving new books and discovering new things in the monthly activities that Mrs. Casey Arnold has for them during their visits.
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.
