DMESC/GFESC Foster Grandparents participated in their annual state conference June 4 - 6. They received training on Dealing with Children of Trauma, How to Get Kids Talking about Math, Ageless Grace Physical exercise, Cybergenerations(Safety on Social Media/Technology), How to Recognize Medicare Fraud, and Seven Ways to Enhance Cognitive Thinking. A lot of fun was also had during our Bingo Game and our concert by Shake, Rattle, and Roll. If you want to make a difference with kids, meet new friends, earn a little extra income, and have the time of your life, join our Foster Grandparent Program today!".#thinkcoop1st
Happy National Donut Day to all our educators! Let's make today a little sweeter, one donut at a time. 🍩✨ #NationalDonutDay #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Day 2 of the DMESC team working diligently with the Horatio School District on the PLC process doing unit planning,. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Join us in celebrating National Higher Education Day and advocating for the power of education to shape a better tomorrow! 🌟🎓 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Cheryl Byrd provided CPR training to these Local Leads preschool teachers to prepare them for emergencies. Local Leads is dedicated to ensuring that all preschool-aged children receive quality care while attending daycare, pre-kindergarten, EIDT centers, and Head Start programs. Kudos to Karen Garner, Local Leads Captain, who is working diligently to get early childhood teachers CPR trained. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
The DMESC team was honored to work with the Horatio School District today on the PLC process doing unit planning. These educators worked hard on planning for a great new school year! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Tyra and Jo Ann were honored to deliver an overview of the AFA CyberGenerations Initiative to more than 100 Foster Grandparents during their Summer Conference today at DeGray. Claire Williamson, Polk Co. 4H Agent, is working together with them to provide her 4H students with the chance to become Tech Caregivers and educate communities about cybersecurity. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Congratulations to Laura Bradley, Art/Theatre teacher at Ashdown Junior High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP program by passing the edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st
Cheryl Byrd hosted an engaging and interactive session today, providing hands-on training to participants in First Aid and CPR. It was a valuable opportunity for everyone involved to gain practical skills and knowledge in life-saving techniques. #thinkcoop1st
Congratulations to Leo Ward, an Art, Music, and Band teacher at Ouachita River School District's Oden Campus, who recently completed the DMESC ArPEP program by passing the edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st
The day was enriched with a full schedule of informative sessions, spanning from Behavioral Interventions with Allison Mears to High School Computer Science Certification and Prep with Ashley Kincannon, and Meddling Mamas and Prying Papas with Lea Myers. #thinkcoop1st
Terry and Ann are revving up for the upcoming Foster Grandparent Summer Conference, which is going to rock the socks off the foster grandparents of Arkansas! They've got a totally RADICAL event planned, and they can't wait to groove with all the amazing volunteers. #thinkcoop1st
Congratulations to Abigail Duncan, Business Technology teacher at Caddo Hills High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing her edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st
When you are headed to DMESC this summer, please take into account that there is road construction on HWY 71 in both North and South directions, causing intermittent traffic stops. Please be cautious and allow extra time.
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The first day of our Summer PD 24 @ DMESC has been successfully launched! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Join us in celebrating World Bicycle Day and promoting a healthier and happier world!🚴 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Bye May, Hello Summer PD! Our favorite time of the year! We are looking forward to seeing you very soon!
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In addition to the catered lunch options, the Co-op Pantry will be accessible, offering a mix of snacks, candies, and drinks priced at $1.00
We will also have fresh salads and microwaveable sandwich options. Payments can be made using cash, checks, or CASH APP. #thinkcoop1st
DMESC is excited to offer several new changes for the summer of 2024.
NEW parking areas and conference rooms
NEW Lunch option:
Mondays - Pruitts - Chicken Strip Dinner or Chef Salad
Tuesday- Thursday - Catered Daily Lunch Specials from PATAcakes Catering. We will post the menus on our social media pages.
Co-op Pantry: candy, chips, drinks, salads & microwaveable sandwich options We accept CashApp for payment for lunch and Co-op Pantry purchases. (We still accept cash and checks as well but we have added this option for your convenience.)
Please go to the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android) and download the free CashApp app before you arrive. After you download the app, you will need to set up your account.
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🎉We are excited to showcase the amazing updates we've made on campus for Summer PD 2024! Get ready for a fantastic experience.
🥪🌮🥗Plus, we've partnered with PATAcakes catering for delicious daily lunch specials Tuesday - Thursday. Here is next week's menu! #thinkcoop1st.
