Pediatrics Plus Connect March Edition

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ANotefrom ourCFO, ChrisBell

Pediatrics Plus,

It is an honor and a privilege to work for an organization that lives out its mission every day to empower children to conquer their world. You all do amazing things for the kids that we serve on a daily basis and your commitment is nothing short of incredible.

Last year, we were able to serve over 6,000 kids, and I’m excited to see what 2024 holds. As we grow and serve more children, I know we will stay committed to providing excellent care that is best-in-class.

When I think of a consistent theme about Pediatrics Plus, it is quality. From the buildings when you arrive, to the people inside, everything shows quality.

Thank you all so much for everything you do. I love being a part of this organization, and I’m looking forward to what 2024 has in store!

Sincerely,

Chris Bell ,CFO

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We would like to challenge our team members to live in the moment but with a perspective pointing forward. We want to continue to dream small in each and every opportunity that we have serving children and families, but we want to do it with “Someday” in mind.

At Pediatrics Plus, our vision of empowering children to conquer their world is accomplished day in and day out by our team members. Without you – we cannot accomplish this vision. Pediatrics Plus is able to serve others because of one incredible resource - our people. We don’t just want to point our eyes toward “Someday” for our children and families, we want to challenge you to think about your personal “Someday” dreams. We value our team members and want to help provide resources to see you accomplish your personal “Someday” dreams. Please take time to pause, reflect, and then tell us your top 3 “Someday” dreams.

Thank you for choosing to be a part of Pediatrics Plus!

SECOND QUARTER FOCUS

YOU ARE GROWING IN YOUR PURPOSE

APRIL 2024

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Earth Week SOLAR ECLIPSE WEEK

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Currently The Farm boasts almost 50 fruit trees/bushes, including:

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2 PEAR VARIETIES

6 APPLE VARIETIES

3 BLUEBERRY VARIETIES

BLACKBERRIES

RASPBERRIES

STRAWBERRIES

PEACH TREE IN BLOOM

CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY!

We are so excited that construction is underway for the barn that will house our animals at the Conway location! We will have goats, ducks, sheep, miniature horses, & more at the barn!

Let’s Talk About

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

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March is known for its longer days, basketball brackets, and blooming spring flowers. Kids are eagerly awaiting spring break and the Easter Bunny's visit. However, it’s also parent teacher conference season, which can lead to uncertainty and stress for many families.

If you left your child’s conference with concerns, evaluation services could be the initial step in helping your child succeed in the classroom. Psychoeducational/ Psychological assessments analyze a child's reasoning and problem solving skills, attention span, guage, spatial abilities, and a cutive functions, including anization, and impulse data from the evaluation is d to identify potential rences and academic tions or accommodations for ool.

Rise Counseling & Diagnostics offers educational and diagnostic testing for children aged 5-18. Our psychologists and psychological examiners are skilled clinicians who conduct comprehensive testing for the following:

·ADD/ADHD

·Anxiety

·Dyslexia/Reading Disorders

·Dysgraphia

·Dyscalculia

·Autism Spectrum Disorder (for children 3 years old and above)

For more information about our testing services, please contact our office manager at 501-891-5492.

Golf Tournament Swing for Life

Join us for our annual Swing for Life Golf Tournament on April 26th!

Proceeds will help purchase equipment, uniforms, and supplies for our free programs offered to children with special needs and their families through Community Connections!

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Parent Support Group

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Community Connections will be hosting monthly support meetings for both English & Spanish speaking parents/caregivers. These meetings are a great chance to share stories, get tips, and receive encouragement from fellow parents raising kids with special needs. April meeting is on the 4th at Share The Love (911 Oak St, Conway). Zoom available!

Texas Spring Programs

Lego Club

Mondays | April 15th-May 27th | 5:30-6:00

Stonebriar Community Church

Monday Funday - Social Club

Mondays | April 15th-May 27th | 6:00-6:45

Stonebriar Community Church

Tennis

Tuesdays | Now-April 23rd | 5:00-5:50

Stonebriar Community Church

Music Therapy

Tuesdays | March 19th-April 23rd | 6:00-6:30

Stonebriar Community Church

Bingo

Thursdays | April 11th-May 30th | 5:30-6:00

Frisco Library

Yoga

Fridays | April 12th-May 31st | 6:00-6:30

Pediatrics Plus

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1 Year Anniversaries

Jaile Litaker

Madisyn Ming

Kayla Moore

Emilee Pratt

Heather Rabold

Jesse Reed

Lacey Ritchie

Brooke Scheffler

Lorie Willhite

1 Year Anniversaries

Jillian Crawford CTA

2 Years

2-5 Year Anniversaries

Abbie Dolan Coord. Summer Prog. & Curr. Proccess 2 Years

Brittany Martin Activities Coord. 2 Years

Debra McGill CLT 2 Years

Years

Laura Whitworth Therapy Coord. 2 Years

Jaclyn Williams Food Prog. Specialist 2 Years

Olivia Carter OT 3 Years

Christie Homratsamy BCBA 3 Years

Logan Hunt COTA 3 Years

Hannah Schelle DP Assit. Dir. 2

Ashely Counts OT Float 3 Years

Hannah Cox BCBA 3 Years

Maci Parrish OT

3 Years

2-5 Year

Anniversaries

Megan Miller OT 3 Years

Crystal Kidd CTA 3 Years

Jasmin Burton

COTA

4 Years

Marilyn Micheletti RN 4 Years Jedidiah Johnson DP Director 5 Years Kirstin Bowman CTA 5 Years

6-9 Year

Anniversaries

Dawn Dickerson

OT Evaluator

6 Years

Lesley Licon Staff Accountant

6 Years

Krista Bleifus

PT

8 Years

Courtney Regester

ST

9 Years

Erica Bright CLT

7 Years

10+ Year Anniversaries

Charles Garrett IT Tech 10 Years

Jennifer Northern ST 12 Years

Scarlett Jones Rise Exec. Dir. 11 Years

Sonya Brown DP Trainer 11 Years

Amelia Howell ST 12 Years