On Monday, November 18th, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary held a Family Engagement Night courtesy of the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Peer Education Grant. As previously mentioned, the school was awarded a competitive grant to increase Autism acceptance through peer education. The grant funded each K-5 classroom with OAR materials to teach interactive mini-classroom lessons to help students build more inclusive relationships with their Autistic peers.

Event Highlights:

OAR Grant Overview
Monthly Kindness Activities Overview
Presentation of JPSO Decals by Chief Investigator Shultz
Musical Selection by Madison Turner (WHS G/T)
“Masterpiece” Reading by Lainey Elmore (JHES)
Copies of the “Masterpiece” book to each household
Award Presentation – “Peer Mentor of the Month” Award
“Peers for Autism” T-Shirt Giveaway