DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

🌟🎃 Ann Frachiseur, our amazing DMESC Foster Grandparent Volunteer Coordinator, brought the spirit of our Foster Grandparent program to life at today’s Trunk or Treat! She’s truly a treat! 🍂❤️ #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

🦩✨ The DMESC Preschool crew really knows how to flock together for a sweet time! Today, they spread joy by handing out candy to preschoolers. Talk about a *flamin’* good way to brighten their day! 🎉🍬 #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

🎃👻 Happy Halloween to all the amazing educators out there! We hope you have a spooktacular day filled with fun, treats, and lots of smiles. Thanks for all you do! 🌟🖤 #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

Nashville High School Cheerleaders hosted an awesome pep rally for Nashville ABC and Nashville Head Start! 🎉 This event was all about boosting school spirit from the very beginning, starting in PK. Six of our cheerleaders even attended the ABC program when they were younger. 📣 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. #yourBESTsolution

Tamara Smart and Samantha Sellers from Mena School District co-hosted elementary principals in this month’s Principals’ Leadership Forum. Topics were positive behavior systems and data-based decision making as well as campus tours of Holly Harshman and Louise Durham Elementary schools. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. #yourBESTsolution

🚩🤖 Attention all DMESC Computer Science teachers! Sign up your team now for the DMESC’s CTF (Capture The Flag) Event. The ADE Computer Science team will lead this digital/physical scavenger hunt in which students in grades 6-12 will be challenged to solve problems in order to capture "flags". This event presents an exciting educational opportunity for students. No experience required. 🛜💻 Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdDIC0Qzcs8xnuub7QwTnA4fSRToAmKdo0JBXCoUqnrxq_6A/viewform?usp=sf_link #ARKidsCanCode #CSforAR #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. #yourBESTsolution

Isaac Jiminez from the State Attorney General's Office presented timely training for our Foster Grandparent Program on Scams and how to Avoid Becoming a Victim. He helped them recognize scams over the phone, on the internet, and in the mail and gave them pointers on what to do in case of identity theft. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Karen Garner was honored as Employee of the Month during the October staff meeting. Brian Schuller presented on The Regulated Classroom, while Tyra Hobson introduced the upcoming Cybersecurity training campaign. Additionally, several departments shared their team goals from last year and established new ones. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Here’s a shoutout to our maintenance team at Oden Preschool, our kids are loving the playground. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Mount Ida Preschool students were surprised with Boo Baskets on a Fall Fun Day that consisted of lunch donated by Mount Ida Subway, pumpkin decorating, cotton candy, and more! A big heartfelt THANK YOU to some wonderful people in our community for items donated for student boo baskets and to Mount Ida Subway for providing our lunch on this day as well! Here is our list of thank yous for boo baskets - Mount Ida Pharmacy Stephen and Brittany Chaffin Dairyette Taylor and Jordan Muse Shane's Central City Barbershop Diamond Bank Macee King Josh and Brittney Ellison and Family Mount Ida Subway for treating students and staff with sandwiches, chips, and cookies! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Christy Whisenhunt dedicated time this week to work with DMESC educators, sharing her expertise and strategies to help them prepare for the Foundations of Reading Test, and used the opportunity to let us know how much she is enjoying retirement! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

Early childhood coordinators from across the state at LEA Academy. #thinkcoop1st #theBESTsolution

CyberPatriot Program Contest Extended Until November 15th! Due to an overwhelming response from Arkansas teachers preparing their students for CyberPatriot certification, the quiz system experienced a high volume of users, temporarily preventing access for some. We’re happy to announce that testing will resume on November 1st, and to accommodate everyone, we’ve extended the contest deadline to November 15th. This gives you extra time to participate and ensure you are entered into the contest. Miss the deadline? Don’t worry—students can still pursue CyberPatriot certification after the contest ends, as the program will continue beyond this date. #theBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st

Make a Difference Day (Oct. 26) promotes community involvement through volunteering and donations. Encourage students to become TechCaregivers to enhance cybersecurity awareness and assist senior adults in the community. Contact Tyra Hobson for more info. #thinkcoop1st

DMESC Director, Benny Weston and Assistant Director, Dana Ray attended the 2024 Director's Conference at Winrock Institute. The agenda contained DESE presentations, AAEA updates, committee work sessions and a legislative panel. They also competed in the first annual Co-op Corn Hole tournament. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

DMESC hosted its first CUBING CAMP where district teachers and students gathered to explore cubing clubs and competitions. Bethany Brantley, CRSD GT Coordinator, introduced students from her coding team to engage in and discover more about these student-focused activities. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

Kristina Eisenhower & Brooke McCain from DESE conducted a summative data training for District Testing Coordinators and building leaders for DMESC districts on interpreting scores from the spring 2024 ATLAS summative assessment. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

Oden Preschool cleaned up around the campus today by picking up trash and removing limbs from the walking trail. We learned the importance of placing trash in the proper receptacles and ensuring that our walking trail is safe for everyone. #thinkcoop1st

DMESC Board of Directors met to discuss coop business and analyze ATLAS data. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

🍂🍁 Exciting News from DMESC! 🍂🍁 Today, we were thrilled to welcome approximately 80 participants from across the state and the DMESC area at our first Early Childhood Town Hall meeting in the Grand Hall! 🎉 Karen Garner, our Local Leads Captain, kicked off the event with inspiring presentations from key speakers including Tonya Williams, Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Early Childhood, Lori Bridges, Assistant Director of Operations & Program Supervisor of the Office of Early Childhood, and Leigh Keener from the State Board of Education. A special shoutout to the student volunteers from Mrs. Adriana Hogg’s class at Dierks High School for their amazing support! 🙌 Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation. Together, we’re making a difference! ✨ 🍂🍁 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.