Have You Registered?

Hey mama!

Can you believe that August is almost over? September is just around the corner, and that means that our September 19th Heartland MOPS kick-off is just around the corner, too! Be sure to get in your registrations for MOPS so you can join in on the friendships and fun! And don't forget to invite your friends, neighbors, or even that stressed out mama in the grocery store to join us. Heartland MOPS is for ALL mothers in the Heartland area, whether you are pregnant with your first, elbow-deep in the throes of toddler tantrums, or experiencing your first year of kindergarten you have a place at Heartland MOPS! We have a fun year planned and you don't want to miss it!

More questions? E-mail is at  heartlandmops@yahoo.com or call Coordinator Lindsey Hutson at 573-334-0467.

We hope to see you there!

Party For The Good

School is back in session! While most kids hate leaving the lazy days of summer behind, there are so many in the Heartland area that are glad to be back at school. Why? Because for them school is the one place where they can guarantee they will get a meal! No child should have to go hungry at home! Let's do what we can to help these children and their families in our community!

 

MOPS mamas are ready to party while we feed the need in Southeast Missouri. This event will take place September 30th from 4:00pm-8:00pm and it is to pack backpacks for Southeast Missouri Food Bank's BackPacks For Friday Program.

BackPacks For Friday is a child feeding program administered by the Southeast Missouri Food Bank that meets the needs of hungry children and their families when other food isn’t available such as weekends. The program is serving 350 students in 15 elementary schools.

The goal is to pack 11,000 bags!!!!!!!!!!

These children and their families need your help!

This event is hosted by Southeast Missouri Food

Bank and Retired Senior Volunteer Program /

Volunteer Intergenerational Center.

If you would like to register for this service opportunity, please e-mail the MOPS Service Team Leader Heather at stipe_8@yahoo.com

Hope to see you there!

Fun Family Ideas

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MOPPETS

We encourage all moms attending MOPS to allow dads, grandparents, neighbors, friends, babysitters, etc. to care your children while attending the MOPS meetings. For those of you who are unable to make other arrangements for your children, childcare is available at MOPS meetings. You MUST pre-register for childcare before bring your child to the nursery. Call coordinator Lindsey at 332-0467 to reserve your spot. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis!
 
MOPS child care is for children birth through kindergarten. While you attend the MOPS meetings your children will be lovingly cared for by our nursery workers, allowing you time to refresh , recharge, and connect with other moms. Registration is required, and you may begin dropping your children off beginning at 6:15 P.M. (no earlier please).

POLICIES and INFORMATION: 

1. Registration Forms: When you signed up for MOPS you should have filled out a registration form for each child for yours who needs care in the nursery any time during the coming year, including your unborn child if you are pregnant. 

2. Ages: we accept children from birth through kindergarten. We are not equipped at this time to care for school-aged children.

3. MOPS Moms Only: childcare is provided exclusively for mothers who are attending MOPS. Children should generally be dropped off and picked up by their own mom. In consideration of our volunteers, please pick up your child immediately after the close of each meeting. If someone else needs to pick up your child, you must make arrangements for that person to have the security bracelet in order to get your child.

4. Labels: Please label diaper bags and loose items you leave (pacifiers, bottles, etc.) with your child's name. It's helpful if pacifiers are attached to your child.

5. Sign-In: When you arrive please sign in your child at the door of his/her assigned room and pick up your security bracelet. Make note of allergies, feeding time, or special helps in case of fussiness. Bottles brought by parents will be given according to the mother's instructions.

6. Diapers: Bring plenty of disposable diapers. No cloth diapers, please! A change of clothes is helpful, too.

7. Potty-Trained: Please have potty-trained children use the restroom before dropping them off. It is helpful to pack a change of clothes in case of any accidents.

8. Snacks: your child may be will served graham crackers/goldfish crackers and water during snack time. Contact the coordinator to arrange for an alternate snack if your child is allergic to graham crackers or goldfish.


SICK CHILDREN:


1.  Sick children will not be allowed in the childcare program. If your are in doubt check with your physician. Please do not bring your child to the MOPS meeting who has: 
* a temperature of 100 or higher in the last 24 hours
* vomiting/diarrhea in the last 24 hours
* runny nose with colored mucous
* been exposed to a contagious condition such as chicken pox or measles. 

REGISTRATION!

Registration is on going for Heartland MOPS! No mom is turned away! To register please download and print out the following forms:

MOPPETS form
http://www.mediafire.com/?56t56grr814edrm

Registration Form
http://www.mediafire.com/?n89kng5uxk1329j

Registration Information Sheet

http://www.mediafire.com/?zuhse534a3l2ww5

After you fill out the information, please mail the forms and the MOPS International registration fee to the address listed on the forms. If you have any questions please call Coordinator Lindsey Hutson at 573-332-0467 or e-mail us at heartlandmops@yahoo.com

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint!

Want some good, cheap, not entirely clean fun? Make sidewalk chalk paint!

All you need is:

1 cup of water

1cup of corn starch

food coloring

Mix the water and corn starch together (I used my plastic storage bowls) and add in your desired color. Stir until the desired color is reached. Use old house paint brushes and get to painting your driveway and sidewalk in to beautiful masterpieces (or are the MESSterpieces?).