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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Joplin students explore science with Humpty Dumpty Day
JOPLIN, Mo. — It's a day often celebrated to teach young children about things like physics and problem-solving. And, Humpty Dumpty Day was celebrated by elementary and preschool kids Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Catholic in Joplin. This is something the school has done for more than thirty years. And, once again, members of the Joplin Fire Department were there to help. Joplin students explore science with Humpty Dumpty Day Children's Center receives boost from Kia dealership First responders taking a look at safety training protocols New agreement eases path for students in agriculture business field GALLERY: Joplin-area & Newton County storm damage The mission for each preschooler, come up with a way to protect an egg from being dropped from the top of an engine ladder. A fun and educational experience. 'This gives them an opportunity to pair along with their science and learning about the world around them, and we're big on play-based learning. So, they're still learning. They're applying those concepts of how do I keep something so fragile safe from such a large drop — but, they're getting to do it in such a fun way through play and doing an egg drop,' said Mary Landreth, St. Mary's Catholic Elem. Principal. Humpty Dumpty Day isn't an official holiday, by the way. As for the rhyme, it first appeared in print in England in seventeen ninety-seven. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Joplin receives first Safe Haven Baby Box
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Fire Department has a new, life-saving resource for infant children. A dedication ceremony and blessing took place today for the city's first Safe Haven Baby Box. It's located at Fire Station Seven and was put into service at noon. The box offers a secure and compassionate option for area parents in crisis. Missouri's Safe Place for Newborns law allows a parent to permanently give up a newborn up to 45 days old without prosecution, as long as it is done according to the law. Safe Haven officials say their mission is to end infant abandonment, ensuring every child has a chance for a safe and loving future. VITA tax filing service in Joplin – Who qualifies? Joplin receives first Safe Haven Baby Box Most expensive homes for sale in Joplin Joplin man sentenced in connection to kidnapping cases ICE arrests nationwide raise concerns in the Four States 'All a mom or a dad has to do is walk up to the baby box, open up the door, place their unharmed infant inside, shut the door and walk away. Then the fire department will step in and take care of the baby and transport the baby to the hospital,' said Mariah Betez, Safe Haven Baby Boxes Assist. Project Coordinator. 'I can't imagine what a parent goes through to make that decision, that the best choice for my child is to give them up for adoption. So, having this resource here is incredible, I mean, it truly is awesome to have this,' said Gerald Ezell, Joplin Fire Chief. This is the sixth Safe Haven Baby Box to be installed in the state of Missouri. Carthage also received its first Safe Haven Box late this afternoon at Fire Station Two. There are now 312 box locations across the country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
