EMAA Bollinger County Head Start

April Worthen is one of our assistant teachers. This has been her first week at Head Start. Her hobbies include spending time with family, going to church, playing with her fur babies, cooking, sleeping (which she loves—-LOL), and helping on the farm.

The best part of her job has been getting to know the kids and seeing them getting excited to learn.

This is her first week but she can’t wait to make some great memories.

Welcome April!

April Worthen is one of our assistant teachers. This has been her first week at Head Start. Her hobbies include spending time with family, going to church, playing with her fur babies, cooking, sleeping (which she loves—-LOL), and helping on the farm.

The best part of her job has been getting to know the kids and seeing them getting excited to learn.

This is her first week but she can’t wait to make some great memories.

Welcome April!

Brooke Green is a teacher here at the center. She started with us in December of 2021. Her hobbies are spending time with her kids and family, and playing cards and dominoes.

The best part of her job is growing a relationship with children and watching them learn and grow.

Her best memory so far is getting to know her fellow co-workers during the car ride to the Christmas party.

Brooke Green is a teacher here at the center. She started with us in December of 2021. Her hobbies are spending time with her kids and family, and playing cards and dominoes.

The best part of her job is growing a relationship with children and watching them learn and grow.

Her best memory so far is getting to know her fellow co-workers during the car ride to the Christmas party.

Meet Theresa Scherer our head cook here at the center. This is Theresa’s first week at the center. Her hobbies are reading and crafting.

She has enjoyed working with upbeat people and happy children this week. She has loved getting to meet all her new coworkers and children this week.

Welcome Theresa!

Meet Theresa Scherer our head cook here at the center. This is Theresa’s first week at the center. Her hobbies are reading and crafting.

She has enjoyed working with upbeat people and happy children this week. She has loved getting to meet all her new coworkers and children this week.

Welcome Theresa!

Teresa Brimer is our assistant cook. She started with us in September 2020. Her hobbies are playing music, working outside, and going to yard sales.

She looks forward to coming to work with good, hard working coworkers that are always willing to help each other. She also loves seeing the smiles on the staff and children’s faces. Working five minutes from home is also a positive for her.

She loves all the hugs and the I love you’s she gets daily from the children.

Teresa Brimer is our assistant cook. She started with us in September 2020. Her hobbies are playing music, working outside, and going to yard sales.

She looks forward to coming to work with good, hard working coworkers that are always willing to help each other. She also loves seeing the smiles on the staff and children’s faces. Working five minutes from home is also a positive for her.

She loves all the hugs and the I love you’s she gets daily from the children.

Barb Bilek is our site manager. She started with Head Start in February 2010 as a teacher and transitioned to the role of site manager in November of last year. In her spare time she likes reading, taking walks with her dog, cooking (especially trying out new recipes, dabbles in embroidery, and likes watching the Masked Singer.

There are so many great things she likes about working here, but it always brings a smile to her face to see a child comforting one of his friends who is sad or upset.

She also has lots of great memories but one of her favorites is when a little boy walked and said Ms. Barb I am awesome! He and all the children here are awesome!

Barb Bilek is our site manager. She started with Head Start in February 2010 as a teacher and transitioned to the role of site manager in November of last year. In her spare time she likes reading, taking walks with her dog, cooking (especially trying out new recipes, dabbles in embroidery, and likes watching the Masked Singer.

There are so many great things she likes about working here, but it always brings a smile to her face to see a child comforting one of his friends who is sad or upset.

She also has lots of great memories but one of her favorites is when a little boy walked and said Ms. Barb I am awesome! He and all the children here are awesome!

Lisa Isom is our family advocate. She started in August of 2021 as an assistant teacher and transitioned to our family advocate in December. Her hobbies include acrylic painting, playing board games with her family, listening to music, and walking.

The best part of her job is getting to know all the families. Her favorite memory is the Christmas party and seeing the reactions of the children when seeing Santa.

Lisa Isom is our family advocate. She started in August of 2021 as an assistant teacher and transitioned to our family advocate in December. Her hobbies include acrylic painting, playing board games with her family, listening to music, and walking.

The best part of her job is getting to know all the families. Her favorite memory is the Christmas party and seeing the reactions of the children when seeing Santa.

Meet another one of our assistant teachers Mercades Scherer. She became an assistant in August of 2021. She loves playing games with her son.

The best parts of her job is when the children are excited to see her and all the hugs she receives.

So far her best memory was when a little boy told her she was not the boss, his daddy is because he pays all the bills. LOL

Meet another one of our assistant teachers Mercades Scherer. She became an assistant in August of 2021. She loves playing games with her son.

The best parts of her job is when the children are excited to see her and all the hugs she receives.

So far her best memory was when a little boy told her she was not the boss, his daddy is because he pays all the bills. LOL

Annie Roark is one of our assistant teachers. She started with us in August of 2021. She loves playing games with her children, flower and vegetable gardening, cooking and watching cooking videos, reading, crocheting, playing with her dog (Mole), and most importantly sleeping (LOL).

She says the best part of her job is having a xtra kids that feel like her own.

Annie Roark is one of our assistant teachers. She started with us in August of 2021. She loves playing games with her children, flower and vegetable gardening, cooking and watching cooking videos, reading, crocheting, playing with her dog (Mole), and most importantly sleeping (LOL).

She says the best part of her job is having a xtra kids that feel like her own.

Since August we have added new staff and some staff have switched roles here at the center. This week we wanted to take some time and introduce/re-introduce ourselves to everyone.

We will start with Ms. Jennifer Crosno. Jennifer has been a teacher here since January of 2017. Her hobbies are reading, coloring, cooking, and growing flowers.

For her, the best part of the job is building relationships with the children. She loves seeing a student, who were once hesitant, get excited when coming to school.

Since August we have added new staff and some staff have switched roles here at the center. This week we wanted to take some time and introduce/re-introduce ourselves to everyone.

We will start with Ms. Jennifer Crosno. Jennifer has been a teacher here since January of 2017. Her hobbies are reading, coloring, cooking, and growing flowers.

For her, the best part of the job is building relationships with the children. She loves seeing a student, who were once hesitant, get excited when coming to school.

We had a great time greeting everyone as they arrived today.

Head Start’s evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Merry Christmas!

What an awesome time....we are thankful for all our families. Thanksgiving Lunch 2021

The children loved helping making pumpkin muffins....and they really enjoyed eating them.

Me Barb class on nature walk!!

Ms Jennifer’s class!

Firefighter Lewis came to visit with his firetruck!

Reminder:
Head Start is closed today in observance of Columbus Day!

PLAY IS THE FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SO MANY AREAS

The value and benefits of play for children that helps in so many areas of growth and development.

This weekend!

This Week! Lets Go! 2021 Bollinger County Fall Festival.

The Festival of all Festivals. Right here in Bollinger County, Missouri.

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🚔 Monday – Saturday drive through Marble Hill and witness the tribute to our local First Responders. With the help of community sponsors we have signs placed throughout Marble Hill featuring those that risk everything to serve us. Additionally, the Flags are up in Twin City Park and in Railroad Park.

🎃Monday – Saturday – the 2021 Bollinger County Scarecrow Contest. Make your Vote count here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=BoCoChamber&set=a.2029080710573317 as well as take time to drive through the community and see these amazing creations.

🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡 Thursday 🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡❤️
6pm ARMBAND NIGHT. $20 Ride all you can Ride.

🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡❤️ Friday 🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡❤️

7pm FREE Movie under the Pavilion - EB White’s Classic Charlottes Web. FREE Popcorn sponsored by Marcus Theaters.
Bounce Houses Open
Carnival Rides will be open

🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡 Saturday 🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡❤️

8am to 5pm – Eastern Ozark Rendezvous at Barks Plantation & Campground http://barksplantation.com/

9am the 2021 Bollinger County Fall Festival Parade. Line up starts at 8am be at Marble Hill First Baptist Church no later than 8:30am. Numbers will be assigned that morning starting at 7:30am

9am to 5pm – under the pavilion the Ozark Mountain Fiber Festival

All Day – Vendors in the Marble Hill Ball Park

9am to 12pm – Massey Log Home (behind the Bollinger County Courthouse) will be open for tours.

11am Opening Ceremony – Float Awards, 2021 Bollinger County Scarecrow Contest Winner

11:30am to 1:30pm Chicken & Dumplings and Kettle Beef at the Senior Nutrition Center

12pm Kiddie Tractor Pull – ages 4 to 9, Pre-Register 11am at the pavilion. Sponsored by Midwest Sports & Specialty Adv, Inc organized by the VanGennip Family.

1pm Garden Tractor Pull at old airport. https://www.facebook.com/1954141224869359/posts/3010252385924899/?d=n

Karaoke by Parker & Pals during the afternoon.

6pm – Patton Lawnmower Races at Patton Saddle Club. $5 a carload to enter.

🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡 Sunday 🎡❤️🎡❤️🎡

9am to 2pm – Eastern Ozark Rendezvous at Barks Plantation & Campground http://barksplantation.com/

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Children who play outdoors regularly are happier, healthier, and stronger. Find more information on the benefits of outdoor play here: https://buff.ly/2OdUOff

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Children learn about the world through play! Read some of the benefits of play, which have been proven by research.

More information here: https://buff.ly/2UiGxAM

#OutdoorPlayEveryday

Happening today!

Happening today!

EMAA will be accepting 1,000 applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program on August 17, 2021 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Applications will be accepted for all bedroom sizes and all 11 counties of jurisdiction. After 1,000 applications have been received, the waiting list will automatically close. Applications will be accepted online at www.eastmoaa.org, in person or via phone at any of the following locations:
403 Parkway Drive, Park Hills, MO 573-431-5191
1111 Linden Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 573-334-3666
1235 W. Third Suite D, Caruthersville, MO 573-479-3133

We sincerely apologize for some miscommunication concerning the previous opening date of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Don’t forget today is the Back To School Fair if you registered!

Don’t forget today is the Back To School Fair if you registered!

Do you want to create a visual daily schedule for your child, but aren't sure where to start or what pictures to use? This free printable from Master Instructor Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo is for you!

Download the visual schedule icons here https://bit.ly/3b7yCcJ and learn how to use the schedule icons by watching Elizabeth's "Visual Daily Schedule" webinar here: https://bit.ly/3gDGu7R As always, we wish you well! #iHeartCD

#WHSCardsPride

Come out to Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, June 19 from 9 AM - 12 PM.

Congratulations to our kids going on to kindergarten!! We love them all and will miss them terribly!! Parents, thanks for entrusting your most prized possessions to us throughout the year!
Good Luck in the "Big School"!

Consequences

May 2021 - Consequences - Conscious Discipline

Conscious Discipline has effective consequences instead of traditional consequences.
Without the proper foundation, consequences won’t work.
Without consciousness, there are no consequences.

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Positive Intent

From Misty
May 2021 - Conscious Discipline

Positive Intent

The skill of positive intent asks us to take a look at what our intentions

are when we look at our experiences with our children and others.

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