Bernie, Missouri - Ethan Nash is the Bernie Parents as Teachers’ student of the month for February 2019 and is the two year old son of Travis and Sara Nash.
Ethan enjoys taking baths, coloring, and playing with trains. His favorite things to eat are goldfish, pretzels, and mac and cheese.
During the family’s PAT visits, Ethan enjoys playing catch with Mrs. Casey.
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.
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 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.
Dexter, Missouri - Keller Public Library will continue Story Hour on Tuesday morning during the month of March.
March 5th 10:15 a.m. - Green Eggs and Ham presented by Matt Thurmon
March 12th 10:15 a.m. - Luck O' The Irish presented by Joeli Barbour
March 19th 10:15 a.m. - Pixie Does Tricks presented by John and Laveda Banken
March 26th 10:15 a.m. - Spring into Story Hour presented by Teresa Overall, Mother-to-Mother
Bloomfield, Missouri - Bloomfield Heritage Days will be April 18th - 20th at Bloomfield City Park. This year the Bloomfield Chamber is adding more crafters, flea market vendors, at-home businesses, antique vendors, farmers market items and even yard sale booths.
If you have something to sell and need a place this is it! Contact Chamber president Goldie DeGroot at (573) 568-9996.
Booths will be $20 and set up is for Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th. Thursday, April 28th is Education day for Bloomfield Schools for the pre-1840s encampment. You may set up both days or just one day.
Details are forthcoming, but there will be several events planned including an Easter Egg Hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, a Pageant, dog show, old fashioned foods, and much more!
Sign up today! Each booth is a 10x10 area. You must provide your own tables. Electricity is not available.
Puxico, Missouri - The 29th Annual Masonic St. Patrick's Cornbeef & Cabbage Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Puxico School Cafeteria.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Adults are $10, children 5 - 10 years are $5 and 4 years and younger are FREE!
Along with Cornbeef & Cabbage there will be potatoes, carrots, rye bread, onions, desserts, and a drink.
Carryouts are available!
Proceeds to towards charitable events in the Puxico area and toward a new Masonic Lodge building.
They also have a turkey dinner in November and every other year have sponsored a circus in Puxico.
