🌱 What statewide school funding concerns were discussed in Ste. Genevieve?

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In today's newsletter:

• What statewide school funding concerns were discussed in Ste. Genevieve?
• How a new tool could speed emergency response in SG R-II schools

Also on today's calendar: RocktoberFest Ste. Genevieve.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
• Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• SG R-II Hosts MSBA Region 13 Fall Regional Meeting – Sun Times News Online (suntimesnews.com) — Ste. Genevieve County R-II recently hosted the Missouri School Boards’ Association Region 13 Fall Regional Meeting at the new Early Childhood Center, bringing education leaders from across the area into town. Attendees discussed school funding challenges, shared strategies for tough financial decisions, and explored how to better explain district finances to their communities.
   

• United States Deputy Sheriffs' Association Donates Entry Tool to SG R-II – Sun Times News Online (suntimesnews.com) — Ste. Genevieve County R-II schools have added a new Halligan entry tool, donated by the United States Deputy Sheriffs' Association, to help school resource officers respond more effectively in emergencies. Local SROs accepted the tool on the district’s behalf, and administrators say it’s part of ongoing efforts with first responders to strengthen safety procedures for students and staff.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ste. Genevieve

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9

• Chloe Hoecker w/ SJ McDonald at the Midnight Slip →
  Midnight Slip at Audubon's, Ste. Genevieve

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Other local events

Saturday October 10

• RocktoberFest Ste. Genevieve →
  9 N. Main St., Ste. Genevieve
  6:00 pm

Friday October 23

• North County at Ste. Genevieve →
  Ste. Genevieve High School, 725 Washington St, Ste. Genevieve
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• 7/8th Cross Country at Notre Dame Meet
  Perry Co. 32 Perryville, MO 63775
  10:00 am
• HS Cross Country at Notre Dame Meet
  Perry Co. 32 Perryville, MO 63775
  10:00 am

Monday October 5

• HS Volleyball at Valle
  Perry Co. 32 Perryville, MO 63775
  4:30 pm
• 7/8th Volleyball vs. Windsor
  Perry County Middle School, 326 College St, Perryville
  5:00 pm
• Central Freshman Football @ Perryville →
  Perryville High School, 201-399 College St, Perryville
  5:30 pm
• JV Football at Jefferson R-VII
  Perry Co. 32 Perryville, MO 63775
  6:00 pm
• Bayless JV Football @ St. Vincent →
  St. Vincent High School, 210 S Waters St, Perryville
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• HS Marching Band at Jackson Festival
  Jackson High School
• Boys Soccer vs Sikeston
  The Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex, Star St, Perryville
  4:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Crystal City

• Crystal City and Festus Explore Potential Fire Department Merger (kfmo.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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