This year, the Foster Grandparent Program marks 60 years nationwide and right here in Southeast Arkansas, our SEARK FGP is proudly celebrating 45 years of service! 💛
Monticello Elementary Principal and Site Supervisor, Mr. Anthony Jackson shares his “Why” for working with Foster Grandparents:
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
Monticello Elementary Principal and Site Supervisor, Mr. Anthony Jackson shares his “Why” for working with Foster Grandparents:
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
Our Foster Grandparents are heading back to school, excited and prepared to make a lasting impact! 🌟
This week, they came together for Back-to-School Training, equipping themselves to guide, mentor, and encourage the next generation. Drop a 🙌 or ❤️ in the comments to cheer our SEARK Foster Grandparents on as they inspire young minds all year long!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
This week, they came together for Back-to-School Training, equipping themselves to guide, mentor, and encourage the next generation. Drop a 🙌 or ❤️ in the comments to cheer our SEARK Foster Grandparents on as they inspire young minds all year long!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
💙 Welcome Back, Andra! 💙
After retiring from the Foster Grandparent Program, Andra Brown has returned to SEARK Co-op as the Foster Grandparent Administrative Assistant! We’re so happy to have her experience, dedication, and friendly smile back on our team.
Help us give Andra a big “Welcome Back!” in the comments below! ⬇️
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We’re thrilled to have Stacey Tindle joining SEARK Co-op as a McGehee ABC Paraprofessional .
We can’t wait to see the difference she’ll make as she serves the McGehee community!
Drop a “Welcome!” below to help her feel right at home!
We can’t wait to see the difference she’ll make as she serves the McGehee community!
Drop a “Welcome!” below to help her feel right at home!
🚀 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for HIPPY!
HIPPY closes the achievement gap one family at a time by helping parents provide educational enrichment to their preschool age children. HIPPY promotes preschool readiness and supports parents as their children’s first teacher by giving them the tools, skills, and confidence they need to work with their children in the home. Families participating in HIPPY receive all books and learning materials free of charge from their local program.
⏳ Spots are limited — and filling fast!
👉 Sign up now: https://forms.gle/p8Bnv75qXp5v8VjKA
HIPPY closes the achievement gap one family at a time by helping parents provide educational enrichment to their preschool age children. HIPPY promotes preschool readiness and supports parents as their children’s first teacher by giving them the tools, skills, and confidence they need to work with their children in the home. Families participating in HIPPY receive all books and learning materials free of charge from their local program.
⏳ Spots are limited — and filling fast!
👉 Sign up now: https://forms.gle/p8Bnv75qXp5v8VjKA
Help us welcome Lakesha Lewis, our new McGehee Pre K ABC Teacher at SEARK Co-op!
We’re so excited for the ideas, skills, and positive energy Lakesha brings to our mission of serving the students of SEARK!
Let’s hear it for Lakesha!
We’re so excited for the ideas, skills, and positive energy Lakesha brings to our mission of serving the students of SEARK!
Let’s hear it for Lakesha!
We’re thrilled to have Katrina Hammock joining SEARK Co-op as the new Drew Central Home Based Educator!
We can’t wait to see the difference she make as we serve Drew Central and the community together.
Drop a “Welcome!” below to help her feel right at home! ⬇️
We can’t wait to see the difference she make as we serve Drew Central and the community together.
Drop a “Welcome!” below to help her feel right at home! ⬇️
We’re happy to share that Michele Roberts has joined the SEARK Co-op as our new Communications Specialist!
Michele will be sharing our stories, celebrating our school's successes, and keeping our schools and communities connected.
We’re excited for the creativity and dedication she brings to the team. Help us give her a warm SEARK Co-op welcome!
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Michele will be sharing our stories, celebrating our school's successes, and keeping our schools and communities connected.
We’re excited for the creativity and dedication she brings to the team. Help us give her a warm SEARK Co-op welcome!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
We’re excited to welcome Heather Johnson as our new Custodian at SEARK Co-op!
From keeping our spaces clean to making sure everything runs smoothly, Heather plays a big role in helping us serve our schools with excellence.
Drop a “Welcome!” in the comments to help her feel right at home! ⬇️
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
From keeping our spaces clean to making sure everything runs smoothly, Heather plays a big role in helping us serve our schools with excellence.
Drop a “Welcome!” in the comments to help her feel right at home! ⬇️
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Were you one of the ones that received a free book this month from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library?
If not, it's easy to sign up! Children in Arkansas under the age of 5 are eligible to receive free books each month that are delivered right to their mailbox. This is an easy way to build your home library and get a jump start for success by reading with your child.
Click the link and get signed up today!
https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/?mc_cid=0e153b3d08&mc_eid=f4782a70ab
If not, it's easy to sign up! Children in Arkansas under the age of 5 are eligible to receive free books each month that are delivered right to their mailbox. This is an easy way to build your home library and get a jump start for success by reading with your child.
Click the link and get signed up today!
https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/?mc_cid=0e153b3d08&mc_eid=f4782a70ab
Pencils are sharpened. Backpacks are packed. Desks are clean. The bell is about to ring!
To every educator stepping back into the classroom:
What you do every day truly matters!
Have a great school year!
📢 Important Update for Arkansas Educator Candidates from DESE!
DESE has transitioned from Foundations of Reading 190 to Foundations of Reading 890 this is a test code change only (same content & framework).
✅ You can register for and take the 890 version now
✅ Includes access to the Free-After-Three Retake Policy
➡️ After 3 unsuccessful attempts on the 890, your 4th is free (no voucher or code needed)
📅 Only tests taken after Dec. 5, 2023, count toward the 3 attempts
📅 You have 12 months from your last score report to claim a free retake
❌ Missed test appointments don’t count toward your 3 tries
🎯 If you're already registered for 190, be sure to test before August 31, 2025.
📌 Register for 890 here: https://www.nestest.com/state/ar
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
DESE has transitioned from Foundations of Reading 190 to Foundations of Reading 890 this is a test code change only (same content & framework).
✅ You can register for and take the 890 version now
✅ Includes access to the Free-After-Three Retake Policy
➡️ After 3 unsuccessful attempts on the 890, your 4th is free (no voucher or code needed)
📅 Only tests taken after Dec. 5, 2023, count toward the 3 attempts
📅 You have 12 months from your last score report to claim a free retake
❌ Missed test appointments don’t count toward your 3 tries
🎯 If you're already registered for 190, be sure to test before August 31, 2025.
📌 Register for 890 here: https://www.nestest.com/state/ar
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
🍎✨ Welcome Back, Early Childhood!
Our amazing Early Childhood Department is back and has been hard at work over the past three days—planning, preparing, and getting ready to support educators, students, and families for the 2025–2026 school year!
We’re so excited to see the passion and dedication this team brings to the table. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, laughter, and growth! 💛
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BackToSchool2025
Our amazing Early Childhood Department is back and has been hard at work over the past three days—planning, preparing, and getting ready to support educators, students, and families for the 2025–2026 school year!
We’re so excited to see the passion and dedication this team brings to the table. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, laughter, and growth! 💛
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BackToSchool2025
From all of us at the SEARK Education Service Cooperative: thank you, Foster Grandparents, for being the heart of this program. Your service changes lives!
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#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
#AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Huge thanks to the Monticello High School Football Players who stepped up to help carry art supplies and paper rolls to our Back to School Provider Meeting attendees’ cars!
We love seeing teamwork in action—on and off the field!
Go Billies! 💙
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We love seeing teamwork in action—on and off the field!
Go Billies! 💙
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #Billies
Career and Technical Education Coordinator Allison Ray represented the SEARK Co-op at the UAM Sustainable Trades Alliance Advisory Board Meeting. Attendees learned more about industry-grade simulators, welding equipment, and NCCER certifications. Participants even had the opportunity to use a logging simulator!
We look forward to this partnership, moving forward with secondary and post-secondary education!
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We look forward to this partnership, moving forward with secondary and post-secondary education!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
We ❤️ the SEARK Foster Grandparent Program!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
Meaningful Access & Participation ToT – Cohort 3
📍 Location: SEARK Co-op
📅 Training Dates:
Fall: September 22 & 23, 2025
Winter: January 26 & 27, 2026
This project includes four full days of training and two onsite coaching visits. District and school-level teams will gain the knowledge and tools needed to support fellow educators in creating meaningful access and participation for all students.
Don't miss this opportunity to build capacity and lead change in your district!
👉 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScitarup7zz3yP4rk7I-9yTbS2p5yTFerNi4ajIbNs_9rxb5A/viewform
📍 Location: SEARK Co-op
📅 Training Dates:
Fall: September 22 & 23, 2025
Winter: January 26 & 27, 2026
This project includes four full days of training and two onsite coaching visits. District and school-level teams will gain the knowledge and tools needed to support fellow educators in creating meaningful access and participation for all students.
Don't miss this opportunity to build capacity and lead change in your district!
👉 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScitarup7zz3yP4rk7I-9yTbS2p5yTFerNi4ajIbNs_9rxb5A/viewform
We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Anthony Jackson, Principal of Monticello Elementary, for serving as the closing speaker at last month’s Arkansas Foster Grandparent Conference. Mr. Jackson graciously contributed his own personal time—simply because of his deep passion and commitment to the program.
Foster Grandparents from across the state expressed how impressed and moved they were by his words, warmth, and genuine dedication.
Thank you, Mr. Jackson, for your generosity of spirit and for inspiring our FGP community with your heart and leadership!
Foster Grandparents from across the state expressed how impressed and moved they were by his words, warmth, and genuine dedication.
Thank you, Mr. Jackson, for your generosity of spirit and for inspiring our FGP community with your heart and leadership!
Thank You to SEARK Foster Grandparents!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmeriCorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60#WhatsYourWhy
