Events April – May 2009


April 15, 2009:  Job Seeking and Keeping Class, CAP Cameron Regional office, Cameron, Mo., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn the basics of professionalism, resumes, interviewing and job seeking at this workshop. To register, contact Julie Greer, community outreach specialist, CAP Cameron Regional office, at (816) 632-7345; or by email at jgreer@endpov.com.

April 21, 2009:  Head Start Policy Council meeting, CAP Central Office, 817 Monterey, St. Joseph, Mo. 6 p.m. This group is a governing body that shares responsibility for overseeing the delivery of high quality services to children and families in accordance with Head Start legislature, regulations, and policies.  Through the Policy Council and Policy Committee – groups with policy-making authority at the grantee and delegate agency levels, respectively – and though the local Parent Committees, parents and other community representatives are empowered to actively participate in the shared decision-making process. For more information, contact Traci Bowman, Prenatal to Five Head Start director, at (816) 233-8281.

April 21, 2009:  Children’s Fair Social Event, Head Start and Early Head Start Home Base Programs, Civic  Arena, St. Joseph, Mo., 10 a.m. Children and families are invited to participate in activity booths together and pick up information from several community resources.

April 22nd and May 20, 2009:  The “Breakfast Club” at Head Start, 9th and Sacramento, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
See first-hand one of the most powerful tools we have for ending poverty – quality early childhood education at our Head Start Centers. We invite members of the community to join us for breakfast in the Head Start cafeteria (small chairs and all!) and then read a book in the classroom. Come with a co-worker or friend, or on your own. For reservations or more information, call Rachel McCoy at (816) 233-8281, ext. 110, or email rmccoy@endpov.com

April 23, 2009:  “Focus on Kids: Parenting in Crisis” Parenting Class with MU Extension, Clinton/DeKalb Regional Office, Cameron, Mo., 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Taught by MU Extension specialist Don Miller, this class is called “Focus on Kids” and will provide strategies for parenting during difficult times. For more information, contact Julie Greer at (816) 632-7345.

April 24, 2009:  Car Angel’s meeting, American Legion, Savannah, Mo., 6 p.m. Car Angels provides car repairs to low-income families, utilizing local mechanics and partners. For more information, contact Sally Green, Andrew County CAP Office, at (816) 324-3473 or email sgreen@endpov.com

April 27, 2009:  Step Up to Leadership graduation ceremony, Fountains at Corby Building, St. Joseph, Mo., 6:30 p.m.  After 12 weeks learning how to be an effective board member for a cause they are passionate about, the 2009 Step Up to Leadership class will make individual presentations and receive their plaque at the graduation ceremony, April 27. Each class member will share with the audience the steps they plan to take to make a difference in our community. RSVP is required to attend the ceremony; contact Les Currie, CAP community development specialist, at (816) 233-8281.

April 27, 2009:  St. Patrick’s Early Learning Center Family Fun Night and Social, Bartlett Park, St. Joseph, Mo., 5:30 p.m. Families will play on the equipment, practice gross motor skills and participate in a parent meeting and sack lunch. Families attending St. Patrick’s Early Learning Center are invited.

April 28, 2009:  Parenting Class, Plattsburg Court Yard, Plattsburg, Mo., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Taught by MU Extension, this parenting class features topics including family strengths, managing stress and positive discipline. To pre-register, contact Peggy Keesaman, community development specialist, Cameron Regional CAP Office, at (816) 632-7345 or email pckeesaman@endpov.com  by April 21.

April 28, 2009:  Quality Early Care and Education Celebration, location and time to be announced. This is the annual celebration of the professional development of Early Childhood educators. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Lisa Driskel Hawxby at (816) 233-8281.

April 29, 2009:  Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities workshop, CAP Cameron Regional Office, Cameron, Mo., 1 to 3 p.m. This workshop focuses on what to expect - and ways to maintain successful relationships – from the landlord/tenant perspective. To register, contact Julie Greer, community outreach specialist, CAP Cameron Regional office, at (816) 632-7345; or by email at jgreer@endpov.com.
 

April 29, 2009:  Emergency Preparedeness Workshop, CAP Cameron Regional Office, Cameron, Mo., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Are you prepared for a fire, tornado, power outage, or other disaster? In this class we will look at a variety of ways to prepare for the next emergency and give you an opportunity to custom design a plan for your family.
To register, contact Julie Greer, community outreach specialist, CAP Cameron Regional office, at (816) 632-7345; or by email at jgreer@endpov.com.

April 30, 2009:  Child Care Access Initiative Stakeholders Meeting/Luncheon, First Baptist Church, 202 Ford St., Cameron, Mo., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This meeting and luncheon will address increasing the awareness and importance of early childhood education and quality childcare in rural areas. Guest speaker is Tom Watkins of Success by Six,a United Way initiative. The event is by invitation; if you are interested in attending, please contact Peggy Keesaman at the Cameron Regional CAP Office, at (816) 632-7345 or email pckeesaman@endpov.com .

April 30, 2009:  Basic Gardening Workshop, CAP Cameron Regional Office, Cameron, Mo., 1 to 3 p.m. Want to save money on food bills by planting your own garden? Come learn the basics at this workshop. To register, contact Julie Greer, community outreach specialist, CAP Cameron Regional office, at (816) 632-7345; or by email at jgreer@endpov.com.

May 12, 2009:  Focus Group, Independent Farmers Bank meeting room, Maysville, Mo., 12 noon to 1 p.m. CAP regularly hosts focus groups to learn more about addressing community needs focused around poverty. This focus group is by invitation, but if you are interested in attending, contact Peggy Keesaman at the Cameron Regional CAP Office, at (816) 632-7345 or email pckeesaman@endpov.com .

May 13, 2009:  Emergency Preparedeness Workshop, Independent Farmers Bank, Maysville, Mo., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, contact Julie Greer, community outreach specialist, CAP Cameron Regional office, at (816) 632-7345; or by email at jgreer@endpov.com.

May 15, 2009:  Outcomes are due for Prenatal to Five Head Start and Partnership Staff, for children ages 3-5. This is the date the education staff must submit completed outcomes on the children in the 3-5 year-old classrooms.  These educational outcomes for the children are tabulated and reviewed by the education management and director to monitor child development and classroom achievement skills.

May 7, 2009:  Youth Meeting, Keatley Center, St. Joseph, Mo., 5 to 7 p.m.
Updates for the coming year’s events for the Missouri Career Center Youth Program will be announced, and door prizes for eligible participants of the program. Contact Katie Barnes, Missouri Career Center/CAP, at (816) 387-9675 or email kbarnes@endpov.com for more information.

May 21 and 27, 2009:  Part Day Head Start Centers and Full-Day Centers close for summer holiday. May 21 is the last day for part-day Head Start centers to be open; part-day centers will re-open in September for the school year.  May 27 is the last day the full-day centers will be open; full-day centers will reopen on June 1, 2009 for the summer session. To apply for either program, call Jodi Deering at 233-8281, ext. 124.

May 22, 2009:  Poverty Simulation, Wyatt Park Christian Church, 9 a.m.
Can you survive a month in poverty? Come find out at a Poverty Simulation, where you’ll be placed into a “family” living in poverty and given a set of circumstances for your month (broken into four 15-minute weeks). Everyone who attends this intense, thought-provoking experience comes away stunned at how difficult poverty really is. There will be a debriefing and discussion immediately following the simulation. Reservations are required to Delphia Shanks at (816) 233-8281, or by email at dshanks@endpov.com

May 26-29, 2009:  First Aid/CPR/ Bus Monitor training for Prenatal to Five Head Start Staff, Partnership Staff and Parents/Guardians. This is the training opportunity for staff to recertify or to take CPR/First Aid for the first time. It is also a training opportunity to train new staff or volunteers for Bus Monitoring.