The administration, faculty and staff of Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary is pleased to announce that the school has been awarded grants from the Living Well Foundation (LWF) and the Organization for Autism Research (OAR.

The LWF grant is in the amount of $6,000.00 and the school will receive six mobile dental clinic visits from Miles For Smiles with the help of the foundation’s funding. These visits provide a resource for comprehensive care directly to children at school.

“Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary is thankful for the LWF’s commitment to improving the medical, dental, and behavioral health of the population, especially kids. The school recognizes the link between poor oral hygiene, attendance, academic success, and overall health. The funding of the mobile dental visits will promote healthy dental routines and wellness” – Ms. Copeland, Principal.

The Living Well Foundation is a public non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health, wellness, and quality of life in northeast Louisiana. Founded in 2006, the Living Well Foundation serves the residents of Caldwell, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Union Parishes.

For more information about the Foundation, visit www.livingwellfoundation.net.

The OAR Peer Education Grant will provide Kit for Kids classroom materials and funds to support relevant educational activities. OAR is a national non-profit organization formed and led by relatives of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. 

“We look forward to our students learning about Autism and developing better, more inclusive relationships with their Autistic peers,” said Principal Copeland. 

J-HES RECOGNIZES “TOP ZEARNERS”

Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary would like to commend the following students on completing Zearn missions:

Karsyn Hoggro
Gabriel Presley
Xavier Jackson ***completed 3 missions
Tristan Bradford (not pictured)
Anthony Wright (not pictured)
Chaelcey Harper
Javion White
Laila Freeman
Madeline Herndon (not pictured)
Sophia Higgins

Per LDOE, Zearn Math helps students to:
Learn grade-level math concepts with on-screen teachers
Problem-solve with interactive models and real-time feedback
Receive just-in-time, personalized support that addresses unfinished learning in the context of new learning
Research shows Louisiana students who consistently used (3+ lessons per week) Zearn scored an average of 6 points higher on the 2022 LEAP assessment.