EOA Board of Directors President, Faye Jones, will be inducted into the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Hall of Honor on October 11, 2018.
Mary “Faye” Jones was born and raised in Elkins, Arkansas. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education in 1974 and a master’s degree in Education in 1991, both from the University of Arkansas. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher at Root Elementary School in 1974, where she served until being named principal of Bates Elementary School in 1997. Throughout her career as a kindergarten teacher, Faye welcomed hundreds of students and their families to their first school year and became a much loved and trusted family friend. Later, Faye returned to Root Elementary School where she served as principal until she retired with 39 years of service to Fayetteville Public Schools. During her career, she worked as a district strategic planning facilitator, professional development coordinator, and kindergarten coordinator, all while continuing to teach half of the day. Following her retirement, Faye served on the EOA Board of Directors and steering committee for the EOA Children's House capital campaign. Citiscapes magazine named Faye to their “Twelve Northwest Arkansas Women in History” in 2002. Faye lives in Fayetteville with her husband, Brian. Their children, Tina Brewer, Marc Jones, David Jones, and Ashley Jones, are all graduates of Fayetteville High School.
Faye has served on the EOA Board of Directors for five years and is completing her term as EOA Board President.
EOA staff and board members appreciate Mrs. Jones for her many years of service and congratulate her on her well-deserved induction into the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Hall of Honor!
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The EOA Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs. This year's summer assistance program closed on September 17th, providing assistance to 3,214 households. The LIHEAP winter program provided assistance to a total of 3,559 households.
The program will reopen in January 2019.
To determine if you qualify for assistance visit our website at
www.eoawc.org
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Gene Tweraser, one of the founders and long-time volunteers of EOA Children's House, was unable to attend the 40th Anniversary Celebration, so we celebrated again with her in September!
Mrs. Tweraser was presented with her Legacy Award by EOA Executive Director, Delia Anderson Farmer. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.
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Our Oak Center kiddos took advantage of the beautiful September weather by spending their reading time outside.
Did you know that reading books is one of the most important activities for young children.
Reading with your child:
Creates Quality Bonding
Increases Vocabulary Skills
Eases Emotions
Expands Brain Power
Helps Develop Focus
Last school-year, EOA provided 2,220 books to children enrolled in our program to start or enhance home libraries.
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Chambers Bank employees recently had a "Casual for a Cause" day to benefit EOA Children's House, raising over $400 for the agency. Thank you!
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Our teachers attended the Survival, Emotional, and Executive Brain State awareness training for Conscience Discipline. This training helped our teachers understand the cues that children give to let them know which state they are in and how best to transition the child into their Executive Brain State, allowing clear thinking and good decisions.
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Watercolor painting is not only fun, it also develops fine motor skills by holding a 3-point grip with the paintbrush and it teaches the science of changing materials (paint) from a solid to a liquid by just adding water. Homemade playdough is always a favorite for sensory play with our babies. Sensory play encourages the development of motor skills, language development, and exploration.
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Haila requested donations for EOA Children's House from her friends and family for her 13th birthday. WOW! What an amazing donation. Thank you, Haila, for your generosity!
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Our West Washington County Center finished their unit of study "All About Us". Students learned about their classroom environment and routines, their teachers, and their classmates. It was a fun activity to learn about each other!
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Fayetteville Leadership Class
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The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class visited the Pat Walker Center for Children to learn more about the EOA Children's House program.
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Are you or your organization able to assist us with some Back to School supplies?
Hair Accessories (barrettes, ponytail holders, headbands, clips, etc)
Finger Paint
Watercolors
Glue
Markers
Play Doh
Underwear (2T - 6)
Children's Clothing & Shoes (new or gently used)
Diapers and Pull Ups
Clear Packing Tape
Dry Erase Markers
Blue Ink Pens
Clorox Disinfectant Wipes
Laundry Detergent
EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Contact
mcuddy@eoawc.org to learn more ways that you or your organization can help.
EOA is a 501(c)3 agency, therefore within the legal limits, your donation is tax-deductible for Federal income tax purposes. Please retain the receipt that you receive when you make your donation.
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Economic Opportunity Agency | mcuddy@eoawc.org | (479) 872-7479 | www.eoawc.org
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