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Hearnes students visit incentive store

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, October 25th, 2012, 11:24am

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - An incentive store is helping to motivate and encourage students at Hearnes Elementary.

Students in grades K-5 can earn incentive points, called "Brock Bucks" (named after Hearnes principal, Tammy Brock). These Brock Bucks are rewarded for good attendance, behavior, citizenship, and honor roll. They are also given a buck for every Accelerated Reading (A.R.) point they earn by reading books and testing.

Once a quarter, "The Brock Buck Store" is managed by Mr. B.J. Babb, the school's parent liaison. An area is set up like a store, with items that range from $1 to $100. The students spend their hard-earned bucks on things like pencils, toys, books, and candy. There are also special passes they can buy, giving them privelages like "extra recess."

The Brock Buck Store contains many prizes for Hearnes students to purchase. (Source: B.J. Babb and Michelle Anthuis, Hearnes Elementary School)

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'Seat Belt check' results at Charleston High School

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012, 6:01pm

'Seat Belt check' results at Charleston High School

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - Charleston High School posted this announcement Wednesday, October 25 about seat belt information.

The school says Officer Bickford has a surprise "seat belt check" for the students on Thursday and Friday. Here was the information collected, according to Bickford:

"Thursday I was parked behind the auditorium to check seat belts:
23 vehicles came through
6 students did not have their belt on
1 teacher did have his belt
25 students had their seat belt on
Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m.
61 personal vehicles came through
1 school bus had his seat belt on
3 teachers, 1 teacher had his seat belt on, 2 did not
A total of 85 people were checked
56 had their belts on
25 no seat belt
This was a good check for this month. Again remember to 'Put Your Buckle On.' This will be turned into MoDOT for their stats.

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Matt Wilhelm's BMX Bike Show at Hearnes Elementary

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, October 21st, 2012, 10:00am

Matt Wilhelm's BMX Bike Show at Hearnes Elementary

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - Hearnes Elementary students were in for a treat when BMX bike rider Matt Wilhelm came to their school.

Wilhelm, who is an X-Games medalist and was recently a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, brought an exciting and engaging presentation to the students of Hearnes, including bike tricks and a powerful message about bullying.

The assembly was a part of Hearnes PTO's recent Great American Opportunities fundraiser, and was held in conjunction with "Disability History and Awareness Week" and a guest speaker, Coach Michael Minner, who spoke to students about living with disabilities from personal experience.

The fundraiser and assembly were organized by Hearnes PTO's president Wonda Fennell and vice-president Glenda Medlock. They would like to thank Matt Wilhelm for visiting and all who participated in the fundraiser.

Matt Wilhelm taught some lucky students how to do a bike trick. (Source: B.J. Babb, Parent Liaison, Hearnes Elementary)

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Charleston City Manager visits Hearnes Elementary

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 20th, 2012, 10:00am

Charleston City Manager visits Hearnes Elementary

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Charleston's city manager recently visited Hearnes Elementary to talk politics with 5th Grade students.

Penny Hale's history students heard from Richard Goode, the new City Manager of Charleston, as part of a lesson on local government.

Goode gave an informative presentation on basic city powers and functions, as well as the City Charter and the Municipal Code Book, before giving students a chance to ask questions about their hometown.

Goode was joined by Public Safety Director Robert Hearnes and Public Works Director David Harris, who discussed their respective programs.

On behalf of Charleston R-1 Schools, Mrs. Hale and her students would like to thank City Manager Goode for his visit.

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Last day of East Prairie book fair Oct. 19

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 3:09pm

Last day of East Prairie book fair Oct. 19

EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS) - The R.A. Doyle Early Childhood Center is hosting a book fair now through October 19.

For more information, you can click here to visit the website. You can also visit the school online.

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Upcoming events at Hearnes Elementary

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 10:00am

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - Some upcoming events at Hearnes Elementary in Charleston are available.

Events include:

Family Game Night - Thu. Nov. 15 from 5:30-7:00
Science Family Night - Thu. Feb. 7 from 5:30-7:00
Brock Buck Store: Q1: Oct. 15-19, Q2: Dec. 10-14, Q3: Feb. 25-Mar. 1, Q4: Apr. 23-29 (split over 2 weeks)
Solar Day - Grades 3 & 5 Fri. May 3 (tentative)

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Hearnes Elementary kindergarten class gives thanks for hand sanitizer

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 1:18pm

Hearnes Elementary kindergarten class gives thanks for hand sanitizer

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - Students in Kimberly Wells' Kindergarten class recently thanked Shining Light Baptist Church, a local ministry in Charleston, for reaching out to their school.

Pastor Dean Wallace helped orchestrate a donation effort which included a large container of hand sanitizer for every classroom in the school. The ministry also donates book bags filled with school supplies every year - one for every student and teacher.

Wallace visited the Wells' classroom to accept a thank-you card, which read: "Thank you for helping us to stay germ free."

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