Charleston Back To School 2019

A special edition brought to you by Charleston Express July 31st, 2019

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Back To School CONTACT US Phone: 479.252.6351 Fax: 479.996.4122 Kristyn Sims - Publisher/Editor Rachel Henley - Inside Sales/News Email us at: info@charlestonexpress.com Website: charlestonexpress.com

A Note From The Editor:

The Charleston Public Schools have long been known as one of the best schools in the state. The Charleston Express is proud to cover and promote the school.

This Back to School tab includes a look at the school and some of the things you need to know. In the tab you can find stories about bus safety, teen drivers, Common Core, as well a profile and contact information for the School’s administration and a profile on new teachers just starting their career at Charleston.

School supply lists and a school calendar are included. Information about how parents can become involved in the school is also included, along with stories about the PTO and Booster Club. Much of our news and sports throughout the year revolves around the school, so be sure to pick up a copy each week to keep up with the latest happenings at the school.

Back-to-School Open House at Charleston Elementary

Charleston Elementary School will host Open House for grades Kindergarten through 4th grade on Thursday evening, August 8th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Students and their parents/guardians are invited to the Elementary School to meet with their teacher and to visit their classrooms. Teachers will present important information in a short presentation in the student’s classroom. For your convenience, each teacher will present 2 identical sessions within the hour, thus allowing parents with more than one child at CES to attend each of their children’s sessions. Students will receive a letter from their teacher with a scheduled session time, if that time-slot will not work, you can switch to the other session. We look forward to an exciting and educational school year!!

7:00 – 7:20 1st twenty-minute classroom session 7:30 – 7:50 2nd twenty-minute classroom session

Open House For Charleston Middle School Students

Open House at the Charleston Middle School will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 6:30-7:30. Parents and students will meet briefly in the auditorium with Mr. Anderson. After the meeting students and parents may then walk to the students classrooms. This will be a great opportunity for all students to become familiar with the school layout and their teachers. 7th and 8th grade students may pick up their schedules at that time. Refreshments will be served compliments of the PTO.

New Student Registration At Charleston Public Schools New students entering Charleston Public Schools are encouraged to register at the principal’s offices as soon as possible. The High School, Middle School, and Elementary School offices are open from 8:00 AM until 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM. All new students will need to bring their Immunization records, Social Security card, and Birth certificate (or other document stating date of birth).

Charleston Preschool Parent Meeting

Preschool Parent Meeting for enrolled students will be held August 8th at 6 pm in the cafeteria. If there is any paperwork that has not been returned please bring it at that time. We will be giving out screening times so it is important that at least one caregiver attend. The meeting will last about 30 minutes so you will have plenty of time to go and attend the Elementary Open House.

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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS MELISSA MOORE

SHANE STOREY

Shane Storey is Melissa Moore is the Charleston High the Superintendent School Principal. He of Charleston Public has been at CharlesSchools. She was preton since 1989 and viously the Charleston has been a teacher, Middle School Princicoach and principal. pal, a position she has He received his held since 2001. d Bachelor’s Degree She was a Math t from the University Teacher for 13 years of Arkansas and a and was an Assistant Principal in Van oBuren for 1 year.

Master’s Degree from Arkansas Tech d She received her Bachelor of Science University. nfrom Arkansas Tech University, Master’s He can be contacted at sstorey@ Degree from the University of Arkansas tigersmail.org or (479) 965-7150, Ext. 1. and Educational Specialist Degree from Alan Anderson Arkansas Tech University. is the Charleston She can be contacted at mmoore@ Middle School Printigersmail.org, or (479) 965-7160. Ext. 1. cipal. This is his first year at Charleston.

SUSAN BROWN He received his Susan Brown is Bachelors of Science the Director of Curin Early Childhood riculum and Federal f r o m A R Te c h Programs at CharlesRussellville 1995. ton Schools, a position she has held since Received his Masters of Science in 2002. Previously she Education from UCA 2001.

He formerly taught grades 3-6 ALE had served as a Math for 8 years in the Van Buren School Teacher at Ozark High School, a Counselor at District, served as K-6 Principal in the County Line Elementary and a Coun- Hartford School District for 8 years and served as Principal for grades K-4 selor at Charleston High School.

She received her Bachelor of Science eight years in the Paris School District. in Business Administration - Finance & He can be contacted at aanderson@ Banking; Bachelor of Science in Educa- tigersmail.org or (479) 965-7170, Ext. 1. tion - Mathematics; Master of Education - Counseling - K-12 and Curriculum Specialist - K-12 all from the University of Arkansas.

She was named the State Federal Program Coordinator of the Year in 2014-15.

She can be contacted at sebrown@ tigersmail.org, or (479) 965-7160, Ext. 4.

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BRUCE WOMACK

Bruce Womack is the Charleston Elementary Principal.

Previously he taught at Grady for one Year and was a teacher at Greenwood for 20 Years. He has been at Charleston since 2012.

He received his BSE from the University of Central Arkansas and his Masters in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.

He can be contacted at bwomack@ tigersmail.org, or 479-965-2460, Ext. 1.

MILINDA WISDOM

Milinda Wisdom is the Charleston High School Counselor. She has been at Charleston since 1992.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science - University of Arkansas, a Masters Degree in Education - University of Arkansas and a K-12 Counseling - University of Arkansas.

She was named the 2009-2010 Northwest Arkansas High School Counselor of the Year for 2009-2010.

She can be contacted at mwisdom@ tigersmail.org, or (479) 965-7150 Ext. 2.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

TAHNEE BOWEN

Tahnee Bowen is the Charleston Middle School Counselor and has been at Charleston since 2010.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Arkansas Tech University and her Master of Education in School Counseling from Arkansas Tech University.

She taught at Lavaca for 10 years, Greenwood for 4 years, and Kimmons Junior High in Fort Smith for 2 years, before coming to Charleston in 2010.

She served as President of the Arkansas School Counselor Association in 2015-2016.

She can be contacted at tbowen@ tigersmail.org, or (479) 965-7170, Ext 2.

KARREN EFURD

Karren Efurd is the Charleston Elementary Counselor a position she has held since 1987.

Previously she taught 2nd Grade at Charleston Elementary for 5 years.

She received her Bachelor of Arts from Hendrix College - Elementary Education and her Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas - Counseling.

Charleston Elementary School participates in the Food For Kids program, a program to help eliminate hunger “because a hungry child can’t learn.”

If you know a family that needs additional food for their children please contact her.

She can be contacted at kefurd@ tigersmail.org, or (479) 965-2460 Ext. 2.

The Charleston School District recognizes and values the many contributions support organizations provide to the school, Melissa Moore Charleston Schools Superintendent, said. “Parent/teacher organizations and booster clubs work to augment and strengthen the district’s educational and extracurricular objectives through the goods and services they provide.”

“Enlisting the support of volunteers is also a way in which the district can expand the scope of resources and knowledge available to enrich students’ educational experiences, while strengthening the relationship between the school and the community,” Mrs. Moore said. Volunteers generally perform non-instructional tasks that allow district personnel more time to devote to instruction.

For additional information about how to get more involved, please contact the appropriate school principal or superintendent.

Bruce Womack, Elementary School Principal, 479-965- 2460.

Alan Anderson, Middle School Principal, 479-965- 7170.

Shane Storey, High School Principal, 479-965- 7150.

Melissa Moore, Superintendent, 479-965- 7170.

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NEW STAFF

Meet Your NEW Teachers At Charleston Public Schools Alan Anderson

Alan Anderson will be the Middle School Principal. He was raised in White Hall, AR where he graduated High School and is married to Gena Anderson almost 43 years. They have 2 children/5 grandchildren.

He received his Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood from AR Tech Russellville 1995. Received his Masters of Science in Education from UCA 2001.

He taught grades 3-6 ALE for 8 years in the Van Buren School District, served as K-6 Principal in the Hartford School District for 8 years and served as Principal grades K-4 eight years in the Paris School District.

He enjoys traveling, music, fishing and golf. I have enjoyed working with teachers, students, and parents for 24 years. He is looking forward to a great 2019-2020 school year. GO Tigers!!!

Audrey Kengla

Audrey Kengla is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with 15 years of experience. She will be serving as the Speech-Language Pathologist for grades K-12. Audrey graduated with her Masters of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 2004 and received her Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the U of A in 2016. Audrey has worked for Greenwood Public Schools for 15 years, with 11 years serving as a SLP and an additional four years serving as the district Autism Specialist and a Special Education Designee.

Audrey resides in Charleston with her husband Jeremy and their two children, Hunter and Jayna.

Scott Gann

Scott Gann is the new elementary misc and GT teacher and has taught at Lavaca Public Schools where he taught elementary music and middle school band for four years. He also taught high school band and choir at County Line Schools last year. He is a highly qualified Arkansas teacher who has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and is currently working on a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of Arkansas Monticello.

Rachel Pevehouse

Rachel Pevehouse will be joining the Kindergarten team at Charleston Elementary School. She has spent the last four years teaching for the Springdale School District. She has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and an English Second Language endorsement. She is excited to be at Charleston and working in a grade she loves.

Ricky May

Ricky May is the new head football coach. He will be teaching PE and Driver’s Ed. He will begin his 24th year in education this year. He has been blessed to be a part of two State Championships in football and three in weightlifting.

Ricky has been married to Rachael for 28 years. They have 3 children: Brock; Bryson, with wife Brittany; Brooklyn, and one grandson, Major.

They are also pastors at Covenant Family Worship Center in Booneville. Ricky is “so honored to be the head coach here at such an awesome place”.

Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones is the new school nurse for Charleston School District. She has been a Registered Nurse for 17 years. She was a nurse manager for the last 12 years at the Home Health Company and has also worked in a Pediatric Clinic and at Mercy Hospital.

Amanda is a graduate of Charleston High School, she got her associate Degree in Nursing from UAFS and her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from ATU. She is married to Jamie Jones and they have four children; Dylan, Abbey, Tayli, and Tyton. She looks forward to a great year!!

Angie Snearthern

Mrs. Angie Sneathern joins the Charleston Middle School team as a sixth grade language arts and computer technology teacher. Mrs. Sneathern feels honored to have taught at both elementary and middle school levels for the past twenty-one years. She formerly taught at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee, and was the Executive Director of the CLC Preschool in Prosper, Texas.

Mrs. Sneathern holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College, and is currently pursuing her MAT from Southern Arkansas University.

She has been married to her college sweetheart, Kevin, for thirty years. They have three sons; Kolby, Connor, and Chance. Kolby works as an investment analyst in Texas, Connor is a junior at the University of Arkansas, and Chance will be a senior at Charleston High School. The family recently relocated to the area from Texas, and is excited to be part of such a wonderful community.

Mrs. Sneathern looks forward to meeting her students and becoming part of the Tiger family.

Andrea Williams

Andrea Williams joins the Charleston Middle School as the 7th and 8th grade Math teacher. She is a graduate from Charleston High School; Master of Arts in Teaching from U of A Monticello; taught at Scranton High School from 2016 - 2019.

She loves going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, and watching her children participate in sports and activities.

Allison Holland

Allison Holland will be teaching Kindergarten at Charleston Elementary School this year. She received her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Henderson State University in 2011. She taught first grade at College Hill Elementary in Texarkana, AR for two years. For the last five years she has taught at Lavaca Elementary School, where she taught second grade for one year and third grade for four years. Allison has lived in Charleston since 2014 and is excited to be a Charleston Tiger!

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Charleston School Board Members

Bryan Verkamp President

Michele Schmitz Secretary/Primary Disbursing Officer

Jeff Hayes Vice President ASBA Delegate

Chad Keener

Lacey Parker

Moore Named Charleston’s New Superintendent The Charleston Board of Education named Melissa Moore as the next Superintendent of Schools that went effective on July 1, 2019. She succeeds Jeff Stubblefield who retired on June 30th after 38 years of dedicated service in education.

Mrs. Moore earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Arkansas Tech University.

She holds a Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas and completed the Educational Leadership Specialist Program at Arkansas Tech University. She taught mathematics for 13 years before accepting a position as Assistant Principal at Northridge and Central Middle School in Van Buren, Arkansas. Mrs. Moore has served as a principal at Charleston for 17 years.

“It is an honor to be named the superintendent at Charleston. The district has a tradition of excellence in our students, our staff, and our community.

I look forward to working in my new role to make a true difference in the lives of children,” Mrs. Moore said.

While Mrs. Moore directly credits the outstanding work of the staff for recognized academic progress, there have been significant positive advancements under her leadership, including the development

of Professional Learning Communities, Response to Intervention and the newest 8th grade STEM curriculum just to name a few. According to Mr. Jeff Stubblefield, “Mrs. Moore has displayed the professional and personal characteristics of a highly effective leader during her tenure as principal. As the next superintendent, her extensive knowledge of the district’s curriculum and its daily operations will help lead to continued student success while keeping the district financially sound. Students, parents, and members of the community should anticipate the future addition of more academic opportunities as the district works diligently to stay on the cutting edge of education.” The district’s pursuit of excellence will remain steadfast with Mrs. Moore’s administrative leadership, Stubblefield added.

Jim and Melissa Moore have been happily married and have resided in the rural Charleston area for 32 years. Mr. Jim Moore operates Moore Cattle Company. Together they have three children Morgan, Chelsea, Clint and one daughter-in-law, Taylor and future son-in-law Carson Horn. Their children are proud graduates of Charleston High School and the University of Arkansas.

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Charleston Tiger Athletic Booster Club The Charleston Tiger Athletic Booster Club is a very active club that raises money to assist in supporting the endeavors of all of the Charleston student athletes.

With the continued support of local businesses and the Tiger faithful the Booster Club is able to: - Hold senior night recognition for each sport.

- Hold Spring and Fall sports awards ceremonies.

- Help send kids to camps that can’t afford too.

- Support teams in playoff activities.

Charleston PTO

The Charleston PTO is an organization of local teachers and parents of the students that work together for the improvement of all Charleston Schools and the benefit of the students. Funds for the organization are received through memberships, donations, fundraisers, and the Tiger football concession stand.

The PTO has a long history of assisting with new opportunities for the Elementary, Middle and High School at Charleston. Some of the many projects the PTO have been involved with include, assisting in purchasing Smart Boards for all classrooms, air purifiers in the Elementary classrooms and library, a poster maker for District use, replaced playground equipment, updating the accelerated reader program, and many other projects.

The Charleston PTO is able to maintain an annual budget of over $12,000 because of the support of the parents, teachers and the community.

This support is vital to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the PTO.

PTO dues are $1 per family member.

Forms are sent home with elementary and middle school students in their information packet at the beginning of the school year. One membership form is drawn for a free season pass to all Charleston home athletic games.

New this year is the selling of Tiger gear at games. The Tiger gear store will have t shirts, key chains, blinkers, umbrellas, and more!

The Charleston PTO needs volunteers to assist in the concession stand, and the Holiday Store. Please contact an officer or attend a monthly meeting if you would like to be actively involved in the PTO. Please join them on Facebook at Charleston PTO. Feel free to contact any officer with questions.

President- Misty Taylor Vice President – JJ Chronister Secretary – Sharon DeWitt Treasurer – Karla Kennedy Parent/Teacher Liaison - LeeAnn Strickland Holiday Store - Candice Dunn

- Assist with the purchase of special items such as the “Game Ready” that is a benefit to all student athletes.

- Assist with fundraising for purchase of State Championship rings.

- Consider purchase requests made by individual programs.

- Hold black and white games to allow fans to see the current year’s teams.

Businesses and Tiger fans can support the Charleston Tiger Athletic Booster Club and the student athletes by becoming a member of

the Booster Club, attending the black and white games, purchasing raffle tickets for the football black and white game from student athletes, annual golf tournament, and buying 50/50 tickets at any home football games.

Information on upcoming events can be found on their Facebook page, at Charleston Tiger Athletic Booster Club.

Contact Rena Miesner at 479-650-6223 if you have questions or would like to volunteer to help throughout the year.

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Heading Back to School

By Lisa Walthall

Whether this is the year you will start preschool, kindergarten, middle school, high school or college it’s time to get ready. Below are a few tips to help any age prepare for the upcoming year.

School supplies are out in stores, lists have been posted non school websites and can be found in stores. It’s never too early to start gathering supplies you will need. If you are concerned with the cost, start by picking up an item or every time you are at the t two store. Pick a special area in your home, have a list in site and start gathering items you will need. By doing this you won’t be hit with a large cost all at once.

School time is a busy time of year. Activities, homework, tests, school projects and events can be time consuming. Having a large calendar or board in a commonly passed area in your home can allow for everyone to know what is going on for the week and time for all family members to add each item they know they need to be responsible for or attend to the calendar in their phone.

Something we have all been guilty of in the past and have learned the stressful repercussions of is procrastination. A habit is created in three weeks so if

you study for every class your taking daily in 21 days that will be a new habit for you. Dedicating a little bit of time every day to the classes you are taking is definitely going to positively impact your grades and

make you a better student.

Know what is expected of you. Pay attention to what the teacher is saying about the workload of the class and what they are hoping for you to get out of it.

Teachers are supposed to want you to succeed so most likely they will provide you

with what you need to do to thrive. Knowing their expectations and achieving them will help your year start smoothly. Always remember that communicating with your teachers is key for understanding their expectations.

Getting involved with your school community is great because you can pursue your interest and meet peers who have the same and similar interest as you. If you enjoy playing sports, try out for the school team. If you are a musician then join your school band and share your talent with your fellow peers. Join clubs that you are interested in and attend all the meetings. It is amazing to have something that you are passionate about and enjoy doing so never be afraid to pursue your interests.

Don’t wait until a few nights before school starts to get on a sleep schedule. Children of all ages and teachers all need their rest. Make sure you start each day with a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast.

These are the days that you will remember all of your life. Make friends, wise choices, study hard and make lasting memories.

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A “Parents can have conversations with children about what they are learning at school, ask questions to encourage students to share their thinking and help make connections between school lessons and daily life.”

Sascha Mowrey, Missouri State University

s a child’s first teachers, parents play a key part in continuing to shape their overall learning as they enter school.

“Your child will grow and change tremendously through the elementary school years. Modeling a positive attitude towards school and learning and developing the same in your children will help carry them through these years, and far into the future,” said Sascha Mowrey, assistant professor of early childhood education at Missouri State University. “No two children travel at the same pace through childhood, so be flexible and communicate regularly with your child and with school personnel.”

Being involved can help young children do well academically.

“Parents can have conversations with children about what they are learning at school, ask questions to encourage students to share their thinking and help make connections between school lessons and daily life,” Mowrey said.

Continue the conversation with teachers and the school.

“This is especially important if there are concerns. The teacher will reach out to the

family, but effective communication goes both directions,” Mowrey said. “Finally, parents can and should advocate for their own children as well as for other students at the school and in the community.”

One of the best ways to send children to school ready to learn is to make sure that their basic needs are met.

“Make sure each child is well-rested and has a routine to start the day that ensures they feel safe, loved and energized for the school day,” Mowrey said.

Avoid activities like television and games in the morning as children often do not want to leave these activities to go to school, Mowrey said.

“Talk about the day to help the children know what to expect,” especially if there is a special class like physical education, an event or a change to transportation or after-school plans, Mowrey said.

“Try establishing a routine to make sure that lunches/lunch money, glasses and other school needs are in a single location and do not get left behind,” she said.

For elementary school children a considerable portion of organization is being prepared.

“For young students that means thinking about what you will need ahead of time and making sure that you can find it. As students get older, that also includes taking

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care of items (calendars, papers, etc.) and keeping them accessible and clean,” Mowrey said.

Establishing a simple and consistent routine and central location for school items will help with this.

“Parents can model gathering up all the items the child needs, if they are very young, or talk the child through gathering their items and placing them in a school bag. At the end of the school day, parents and children can discuss any items coming home from school, and plan how to take care of any action items such as permission slips and gym shoes before the next school day,” Mowrey said.

Younger students are not ready for formal tests and will likely take very few.

“The teachers will be assessing them using observation, note-taking, listening to student thinking as well as studying the work that they create for class assignments,” Mowrey said. “If your child has knowledge tests, encourage them to practice in a way that is fun for them, rather than high pressure. Focus on tricky, confusing items and how the student can use strategies for remembering patterns and details. Use hands-on materials to engage them.”

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KINDERGARTEN 1 pkg. wood penc ils (Dixon Ticond eroga, Black, not soft) 1 pencil sharpene r w/2 holes (smal l hole for pencils, large for crayons) 4 boxes Crayola br and crayons (regular size, 24 count, not washa ble) 2 pkgs. CrazArt co lored pencils, 12 ct.

2 yellow highlight ers, broad tip 6 jumbo glue stic ks 1 Fiskars scissors – round point 3 folders with pron gs & pockets (solid colors only ) One 2-inch BLAC K economy binder 1 Coloring book Small plain plastic school box (excep t for Mrs. Dooly’s stud ents) Backpack 3 containers of w et wipes 3 containers of an ti-bacterial wet w ipes 2 boxes of Kleenex 1 box of Ziploc ba gs (girls bring Gal lon size; boys bring Q uart size) 1 Large Beach To wel for rest time 1 set of headphon es *Do not write na mes on supplies

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

5TH GRADE Pencils for each class) 4 Pocket folders (1 ebooks 4 Composition Not Ketter; (1-Flynn; 1-Seay; 12-Wibbing) af Paper 3 Packs of Loose Le (Seay) (Seay) 1 pkg. Post It Notes cils 2 Packs Colored Pen ) (1-Ketter 1-Wibbing ter, 3 Glue Sticks (2-Ket 1-Wibbing) d Highlighters 1 pkg. Multi colore g Binder 1- 1 ½” Three Rin fecting Wipes 2 packages of Disin 2 Boxes of Kleenex

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SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

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06 JANUARY 2020 SCHOOL RESUMES 20 JANUARY 2020 M.L. KING DAY OR MAKE-UP DAY P/T CONFERENCE TBD 17 FEBRUARY 2020 PRES. DAY 13 MARCH 2020 END OF THE 3RD NINE WEEKS (48 DAYS) 23-27 MARCH 2020 SPRING BREAK 10 APRIL 2020 GOOD FRIDAY BREAK 21 MAY 2020 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (43 DAYS)

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CNA Program At Charleston High School

By Marilyn Moore

The Charleston School Board of Education introduced the educational opportunity for students interested in a Certified Nursing Assistant career couple of years ago. A new CNA program was offered during the 2017-18 school year with the goal to prepare students for meaningful employment upon successful completion of the program and certification requirements.

Students enrolled in the CNA program will also earn concurrent high school and college credit.

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high school campus in conjunction with Greenhurst Nursing Center and Arkansas Tech University Ozark. “There is a growing need for CNAs in the healthcare industry,” Chief Student Officer Richard Harris said. “This course will help to address that need in a timely manner.”

According to United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nursing assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Because of the growing elderly population, many nursing assistants will be needed to assist and care for these patients. Nursing assistants, sometimes called

nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.

Nursing assistants must complete a state-approved education program in which they learn the basic principles of nursing. These programs are found in high schools, community colleges, vocational and technical schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. After completing a state-approved education program, nursing assistants take a competency exam. Nursing assistants who have passed the competency exam are placed on a state registry.

Nursing assistants must be on the state registry to work in a nursing

home. In addition, nursing assistants typically complete a brief period of on-the-job training to learn about their specific employer’s policies and procedures.

Greenhurst will provide educational materials for Charleston’s CNA program. “This partnership between the school district and Greenhurst Nursing Center will promote joint efforts to meet students’ career goals and also supports the needs of the Charleston community,” Superintendent Melissa Moore said. “We appreciate the continued support of the Greenhurst administration and staff.”

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BY DR. EVAN ROWE, D.C.

Health

Chiropractic is for Kids and Student Athletes

The word “chiropractic” means “to be done by hand”. Chiropractors use adjustments done by hand to restore joint function and support the nervous system.

The chiropractic adjustment is safe for patients of all ages, including children and even newborns. Even if your child is in excellent health, minor traumas from bumps, bruises, falls and spills accumulate over time and can result in pain, discomfort and/or health issues in their teens and adult years.

Chiropractic care is an essential part of your child’s overall wellness. Commonly seen improvements include better sleep, behavior and attitude, and immune system function.

Chiropractic is especially helpful for student athletes.

Chiropractic can help student athletes avoid injury as it reduces general pain and enhances your child’s natural range of motion. Flexibility and sports go hand in hand and chiropractic care may give your child a push in the right direction. It can also help with pain.

Correcting restrictions in the vertebral column often releases pressure and eases pain and tension which can reduce and even eliminate pain. Often times, regular chiropractic care helps people heal faster and more efficiently, thus getting them back in the game more quickly.

Some other key components to safe athletics include

proper warm up, stretching and strength-training exercises as these are essential for kids involved in sports. Proper nutrition and hydration are also extremely important. Wear the proper equipment, eat healthy meals (choose fruit rather than cookies, vegetables rather than potato chips, avoid fast food and empty calories like candy bars, etc..), maintain a healthy weight, drink plenty of water, avoid sugar-loaded caffeinated and carbonated drinks (NO soda pop), follow a warm-up routine, take vitamins daily (make sure you give your children high quality vitamins - we suggest the line of vitamins we carry in our clinic, Nutri-West Multivitamin, Vitamin D, Fish Oil/Omega 3 Liquid and Magnesium), and be sure to get plenty of sleep (aim for 8 hours each night).

Chiropractors can help! Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) are trained and licensed to treat the entire neuromusculoskeletal system and can provide advice on sports training, nutrition and injury prevention to young athletes. Our clinic services include: chiropractic, cold LASER, kinesio-taping, acupuncture, nutritional advice, supplements, topical analgesic creams including Sombra Warm and Cool Therapy and CBD Clinic Cream, soft tissue work, Massage Therapy by Sarah, good cervical support pillows, ultrasound, TENS units, and phlebotomy

services to check for nutritional deficiencies and general health/ wellness markers.

For more information on prevention and wellness and for all your family’s chiropractic needs, give Rowe Chiropractic and Acupuncture a call at 479-996-7693 or pop in to schedule an appointment with us at our convenient

downtown location at 20 North Main Street in Greenwood, AR. Dr. Evan Rowe, D.C. Greenwood High School Graduate, Class of 2002 Chiropractic Physician at Rowe Chiropractic and Acupuncture 20 North Main Street, Greenwood, AR 479-996-7693

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Immunizations and school

By Melissa Erickson More Content Now

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ecent outbreaks of measles, mumps and whooping cough have ignited controversy about childhood vaccines, but infectious disease specialists and public health doctors urge children to get vaccinated to ensure their long-term health.

“Back-to-school is a great time to think about vaccinations because it’s one point when your child’s pediatrician is checking to see if they’re up to date,” said, Dr. Zachary Klase, assistant professor of biological sciences at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Vaccines are more than just a government regulation or requirement: They are an extremely effective public health tool that protects the spread of disease, Klase said.

The common preventable illnesses protected by childhood vaccinations include tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B and meningitis.

“Parents are faced with a complicated set of vaccinations that children are asked to get and that makes some parents concerned, but it is much better to get the vaccine than to get the disease,” said Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of

Check state requirements Philadelphia.

Recommended schedule Throughout childhood there are three main stages when a child is recommended to receive vaccinations: from birth to age 2, from 4 to 6 and from 11 to 13, Offit said. At 16, young people should receive booster doses of meningitis vaccine, he said.

“Every child over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot each year,” Klase said.

Additionally, preteens should get the HPV (or human papillomavirus) vaccine, which protects against cancer later in life in men and women, Offit said.

As a person ages a Td booster is recommended every 10 years to protect against tetanus and diphtheria, Klase said.

Check cdc.gov/vaccines/growing/ immunization-schedule.html to see an easyto-read schedule.

No matter if a child is taught healthy habits or if a school is clean and well-maintained, children get sick. Schools are a great environment for spreading bacteria and viruses because students are in crowded classrooms, sharing things and in close proximity to one another, Klase said.

While the federal government recommends the immunization schedule, it varies somewhat from state to state, which can cause some confusion especially when a family moves, Klase said. All 50 states require children attending public schools to be vaccinated (unless they have an exemption) for DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), polio, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and chickenpox, Klase said. Some states require others, such as hepatitis B and meningitis vaccines, Klase said.

Thanks to modern science many people don’t understand the severity of childhood illnesses that vaccines protect against, Klase said. For example, in 2017 a 6-year-old Oregon boy who was not vaccinated contracted tetanus after cutting his forehead. He spent nearly two months in the hospital, a majority in intensive care, and the family racked up a medical bill of over $800,000, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While measles was practically eradicated in the United States, it is now back, and whooping cough is also on the upswing, Klase said.

“Why take a chance of getting a serious illness? You can almost die; or die from something that is vaccine-preventable. If you have questions, talk to your doctor. Talk to a couple of doctors. Don’t just go on the internet and do your own research,” Klase said.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Don’t Forget Your Library Card

By Misty Hawkins Charleston Public Library The summer is drawing to a close, and many children and adults are beginning to anticipate the start of a new school year. Amidst all your planning – supplies, registration materials, new clothes, arranging the logistics of the commute – don’t forget to make good use of your local library.

Why does your child need a library card?

Your public library plays an important role in the education and development of children in the area.

Children who are encouraged to use a library perform better in school and in life! They become successful because they can read. The ability to read is a vital key to unlocking a f ut u re of unlimited possibilities for a child.

The schools do a great job in preparing children, but even the resources of the best schools cannot provide everything. The library offers children more opportunities to find something that will interest them and tempt them to read than any school library. The wealth of free resources you will find at our can unleash your child’s mind and help him or her to reach their full potential. All your child needs for full access is a library card.

What will you find for your child at the Library?

The library offers your child access to tens of thousands of books, in both print and electronic form. There are also thousands of audiobooks available on CDs, mobile mp3 devices or online.

The library’s staff can help find materials to complete homework assignments, teach you and your child how to select and use a database for a research project or recommend an interesting read for a book report. The library is open during the evenings and on weekends to help when the school library is closed.

According to the Department’s National Center for Education Statistics, we know about 35% of all students in Arkansas do not have home access to the Internet. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet at home, a library card will give your child that access for free. The library is a 24-hour hot spot for WiFi and has fifteen public computers to help with research, writing reports and recreational use.

Similarly, as needs of youth and technology evolve, so do libraries.

With each advancement in technology and computer science, the library continues to increase access, exposure and awareness to better serve patrons

of all ages by including programs such as: Coding for Kids, App Lab, Tech Safety Night and Home-School Tech Time.

In addition to technology-related programming, this past year, nearly 4,000 children attended over 250 free children’s programs offered at the Charleston Public Library. These programs included storytelling, music, arts and crafts, special speakers and entertaining performers for children.

Lastly but most importantly, the library is a great place for families.

Make the library a priority for your family. Stop by after-school, choose books together and create memories that will last a lifetime. That’s certainly something a #2 pencil or glue stick cannot deliver.

The Charleston Public Library is open Mondays 12 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays 10 AM to 12 PM. For more information on obtaining a free library card, please call 479-965-2605 or email chpublibrary@yahoo.com for details.

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Opponent

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8/20

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Melbourne

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10/11

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10/18

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11/1

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The Charleston Wellness Clinic School Based Health

The Charleston Wellness Center is a school based health clinic (SBHC) that is located in the center of the campus behind (North side) of the football stadium. The clinic serves the students and staff of the Charleston Public School District.

Business hours will be the same as the regular school calendar.

The center offers medical and behavioral health services, dental and vision services as well.

Dental services will be provided

by Dr. Aaron Simpson who will be at the clinic at least one day a month to provide services such as cleanings and sealants as well as general dental care like fillings, caps, etc. Eye care services will be with optometrist Dr. Chung who

will also be at the clinic one day a month. He will offer contact lenses as well as glasses and there will be a selection of glasses at the clinic for the kids to choose from.

The Medical Provider is Dr. James Schmitz, DO. Genia Hamby is the Program Coordinator and Dusty Smith is the School Nurse.

Through the Wellness Clinic students and staff of Charleston Public Schools are able to have quality, integrated school health services that improve health status, optimize academic achievement, and enhance well being, Melissa Moore, Charleston School Superintendent, said.

We believe in universal access to

affordable, high quality health care provided in schools and communities because good health is essential for student success, Mrs. Moore said. “We believe in advocating for the health of children and youth and for the provision of high quality, accessible, confidential, comprehensive, culturally competent health care in schools.”

The Wellness Center provides: •Primary care for illness and injury.

• Comprehensive annual exams • Sports physicals.

• Laboratory tests.

•Prescription Medications with delivery service available from MediSav. •Referrals for services not pro-

vided by The Charleston Wellness Center.

•Mental Health Services in partnership with Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center.

• Health Promotion and Prevention Programs.

• Eye Doctor • Dental Services Most insurance plans are accepted, including Medicaid and ARKids 1st. A co-pay may be required, however, no child will be turned away because of inability to pay for services, Mrs. Moore said.

Nationally, the school based health care movement started in the early 1980s with a handful of projects.

Today, more than 1,700 school

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based health centers serve nearly two million young people across the U.S. every year. Approximately 40 percent of these students have no other medical home, largely because they live in communities with limited access to health care.

The national movement is led by the National Assembly on School Based Health Care.

SBHC services help the student to stay healthy and in school.

Services can include those for physical, behavioral (mental health and substance abuse), and dental health.

Parents miss less work when a child is sick, because they don’t have to take the child out of school and be seen at the nearest healthcare facility, Mrs. Moore said.

SBHCs also make schools more prepared for emergencies, Mrs. Moore said. “Parents feel more secure knowing that if a national or other emergency occurred during school hours, trained medical practitioners are already on hand at the school.”

SBHCs can partner with schools

in developing and implementing the schools’ crisis response plan, often making those plans stronger.

SBHC staff also enhance the school’s health education program.

Parents retain the authority to sign consent forms regarding whether their child can be seen at the SBHC for standard services, such as treatment for colds, sports injuries, or asthma. If medication is prescribed, the child’s parent and primary care doctor are typically notified.

Because SBHCs take the approach that parents and children should work together to resolve health problems, the staff promotes strong family communication, Mrs. Moore said.

Schools cannot do their job of educating students if the students are not in school, Mrs. Moore said.

“Research shows that students who use SBHCs are less likely to be absent and more likely to be promoted or graduate than their peers who do not. Furthermore, students without SBHCs are less likely to get medical care, so they often

come to school sick, spread illnesses to their teachers and peers, and thus distract others from learning.”

SBHCs do not and will not replace school nurses or counselors, Mrs. Moore said. “They complement services already being provided by placing additional resources in the schools.”

SBHCs get their funding from many different sources, including the state, private grants, and insurance billing. Schools provide in kind support to their health centers, such as space, utilities, and custodial services.

SBHCs collaborate with and make referrals to community medical, behavioral, and oral health providers. SBHCs are another entry point for children who may not otherwise be able or willing to seek help outside the school.

All medical providers at SBHCs must be licensed, and the services they provide are limited to their type of licensure. Often, SBHC providers have additional skills and training in providing services to adolescents.

No child will leave the Charleston Wellness Center with a written prescription unless requested by the parent.

All student prescriptions will be called to the parent’s pharmacy of choice. MediSav Pharmacy in Charleston has offered to deliver prescriptions directly to the Wellness Center.

Students needing services from the Charleston Wellness Center must have parental consent forms on file in order to access services.

All students needing services must visit the school nurse prior to receiving clinic services during school hours. Any child that is in need of services will be scheduled for a visit based on the acuity of the need. If it is determined by the school nurse that a student needs services of the Charleston Wellness Center, the parent must be notified prior to the delivery of services.

For more information visit the school’s website at http://tigers. wsc.k12.ar.us/.

Treat kids to lunches that meet all needs School lunch may seem like a relatively easy concept for parents to master. However, day in and day out, enterprising moms and dads grow anxious over what to put into kids’ lunch boxes or bags.

Parents have foods they want their kids to eat, and then there are foods their grade-schoolers will actually consider. Schools may also place limitations on what kids can bring to school due to allergies or school rules on sweets versus healthy foods. Then there’s the packaging itself. Parents may weigh the benefits of everything from clever accessories to eco-friendly materials.

Removing school lunch stress is easy. Once these steps are conquered, sending children off to school with acceptable meals becomes that much easier.

- Foods Keep a running list of must-have foods to stock the pantry. This will make it easier when it’s time to go shopping. Picky eaters may return again and again to familiar comfort foods. As long as the child is getting enough vitamins and growing, there should be little issue in letting him and her eat the same foods day in and day out. Because parents cannot police what their children eat at school, it’s better to devote time to introducing new foods during breakfast or dinner.

Involve kids in some of the food decisions, especially since they are the ones eating the lunch at school. Certain foods may not keep well or become

less appealing after sitting in backpacks until lunchtime. Respect kids’ input and try to make some changes accordingly.

- Restrictions Researchers have estimated that food allergies affect one in every 13 children under the age of 18 in the United States alone. That equates to two in every classroom. The group Food Allergy Research & Education says eight foods account for the majority of all reactions: peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, fish and shellfish. Parents should be cognizant of common food allergies and be considerate of other kids in the classroom who may have allergies by limiting some of the most common allergy-associated foods in their children’s lunches.

- Packaging The way foods are presented can improve the dining experience. Just ask professional chefs who go to great lengths on creative “plating” in restaurants. Children who are fussy about foods touching might enjoy one of the economical (and eco-friendly) designs of reusable bento boxes, which separate foods into different sections. They also help parents pack perfect portion sizes for healthier eating habits.

Snack and food containers now come in colorful

and clever designs that appeal to the toy-lover in most kids. Also, lunch gear manufacturers are thinking outside the sandwich to offer pouches and baggies that are leak-proof so that smoothies, soups and yogurts can be enjoyed during lunch, too.

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