LCARSP Participates in "Stuff The Bus"

Lincoln County Area Retired School Personnel, among others, helped with the "Stuff the Bus" event to gather school supplies and other children's items prior to the beginning of the 2016-17 school year.  Above, members and other volunteers sort donated items for our district's kids at the Bank of Old Monroe, Moscow Mills location. 

The August 6th event was sponsored by the Lincoln County R-3 Education Foundation whose vision is to foster a philanthropic community culture that enriches opportunities to maximize the potential of all children in Lincoln County R-III.

Robb Krieg, Board President, and Tracy Black, Foundation Director, would like to thank all who helped make this event a huge success!  These donations will help make life a bit easy for our students.  

A special thank you goes to the Moscow Mills Lions Club, Bank of Old Monroe Moscow Mills Branch, LCARSP, Preferred Family Health, People's Bank & Trust and ALL our great volunteers!

Photo courtesy of Robb Krieg and Tracy Black (LCR3EF)

Local MRTA Members Serve on Restorative Justice Board

Lincoln County has many active retired educators who make a positive difference in our community.  Several members of the Lincoln County Area Retired School Personnel have been serving on a unique justice program board.  The Restorative Justice program was created by the 45th Judicial Circuit in May of 2012.  The only other Missouri county with this program is Greene County.

The basic premise of the program is to work with non-violent persons that have committed a misdemeanor or felony for the first time and have been approved by the court to participate in the program.  Restorative Justice is more concerned with the preservation and restoration of relationships both at an individual level and at a community level.

The board works with the offenders for one year (or a specified period of time).  The offender is required to meet with the board, one time per month, as well as, with a probation officer each month. During the period of time in the program, clients assigned to the program must accomplish a variety of goals that may include community service hours, payment of restitution, completion of their high school diploma; writing of essays; taking a prison tour and completing other items, as deemed appropriate. 

Briefly, Restorative Justice serves to:

1. Bring about restitution for crimes in a way that benefits the victim, offender and the community.

2. To do so following a structured, effective timeline of steps.

3. End with greater satisfaction for all parties and a lesser chance of repeat offenses. 

During the course of the program, Restorative Justice asks these questions:

*  Who was harmed?

*  What is the harm?

*  What needs to be done to repair it?

*  How do we involve everyone?

After successful completion of the program, the Restorative Justice Board may recommend to the court that the offender is allowed to withdraw the plea of guilty and the case is dismissed. 

We extend a special  THANK YOU to these caring and dedicated individuals who donate their time to this program.  

LCARSP Visits Holocaust Museum

On Monday, June 6, 2016, a group of LCARSP members, Lincoln County Area Retired School Personnel, visited the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center in St. Louis. The museum was established to "teach lessons of the Holocaust inspiring all people to confront hatred, promote human dignity and prevent genocide."

                          

The group was treated to a personal tour by Sarajane, sister of Dr. Donald Mogerman formerly of Troy. The tour concluded with a testimony by Holocaust survivor, Mendel Rosenberg who shared his story, experiences, and memories. The visit strengthened our group's resolve to follow the museum's mission as stated by Abba Kovner, Partisan and Holocaust survivor, "TO REMEMBER THE PAST, TO LIVE THE PRESENT, TO TRUST THE FUTURE."

Those touring the Holocaust Museum included Jane A., Carolyn C., Barb G., Diana G., Jane K., Marilyn K., Nancy L., Joe and Susan P., and Nancy W.. The group later had lunch at a Czech eatery, St. Louis Kolache.

Crafters Sew Colorful Pillow Cases

April 12th, six LCARSP craft club members met and created 23 colorful 

pillow cases for the kids at the local crisis nursery.  

The group set up an assembly line of cutting,

pinning,

sewing, 

and ironing to make these cheery pillow coverings.

They will be donated, along with the flannel blankets made at last month's meeting, to our local crisis nursery.

The next craft club will meet May 3rd (10 a.m. - ?) and will be making microwave bowl holders and notebook holders.  If you are interested in joining, let Diana G. or Anne B. know, or email lcmoarsp@gmail.com. 

Local Teachers Receive Classroom Grants

Three $200 grants were awarded recently to several local teachers.  These funds will enable them to purchase supplies that will enhance their classroom instruction.       

Classroom Grant Applications were distributed to each of the four county public school districts (Silex, Elsberry, Troy and Winfield) and were open to those teaching Pre-K through 12^th grade.  Teachers were asked to describe their class and how the funds would be used.  Applications were submitted by teachers from three of the four districts.

Heather Bauer, K-12 Art Teacher at Silex, plans to use her funds to help pay for supplies to hook up new technology in her classroom.

Katie Maixner, ‘Class within a Class’ teacher at the Troy Ninth Grade Center, Troy, will use her funds to purchase Interactive Notebook resources to enhance the learning for her Algebra 1 students.

Heather Dahm, Fourth Grade Teacher at Winfield Intermediate, will be using her funds to build her classroom environment with resources for reading and math.  A first year teacher, Heather would like to create a learning environment where her students are excited to come each day.

The Lincoln County Area School Personnel make these Classroom Grants available each year to our four local school districts.  Members feel it is a great way to thank our local teachers for encouraging a new generation of lifelong learners.