Fall Greetings: A Time of Reflection

The Official Newsletter of the Family Resource and Youth Services Coalition of Kentucky, Inc.
Bridging Barriers and Changing Lives Since 1991
Fall 2012
Fall Greetings: A Time of Reflection
by Betty Marshall, President, FRYSCKy, Inc.
Louisville (KY) • I hope this note finds you all doing well and back into the swing of another eventful
school year. It seems that as seasons come and go some things always remain the same. I can only
imagine that your plates are full of needs both big and small for children and families all across the state.
Never forget that the work you do is a vital part of ensuring a child’s success in school. FRYSCs have
helped change the landscape of education in the Commonwealth and you have helped pave the highway
of success.
I have been traveling across the state visiting with you at Regional meetings. If I have not had the
opportunity to visit your region I will be joining you in the near future. This has been an exciting time for
me to have the opportunity to speak with you about the future of our Coalition and our programs in
general. I always appreciate your candor and perspective.
It was wonderful seeing so many of you at the Fall Institute. The conference theme was FRYSC:
Definition of Success. Henry Ford wrote “"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress;
working together is success." FRYSC programs across the state are the very definition of success. Your
hard work makes a difference in the lives of children each and every day. Our programs have been
recognized on local, state and the national level as “game changers” in schools. YOU make a difference
and it does not go unrecognized. We sincerely hope that you were reinvigorated and came home better
prepared for a busy school year.
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I wish you time with family and friends. I encourage you to spend some
time reflecting on the things that mean the most to you. We have truly been blessed with so much and I
wish you and yours a very meaningful and special holiday.
Regional Roundup
Region 4 (Boone County) ~ Circus Mojo!
by Betty Pennington, Coordinator, Collins FRC
Florence (KY) ~ For several years Collins Elementary School
FRC, RA Jones Middle School YSC and Boone County High
School YSC has held a summer reading camp on site at area
apartment complexes or mobile home parks. This summer
our focus was on circus books. Students enjoyed lunch,
listening to stories read by teachers, volunteers and staff.
Students received free books from Boone County Library,
participated in a fitness activity provided by PACS and
enjoyed an interactive team building lesson from Circus Mojo!
Region 8 (Powell County) - Under the Big Top Circus
by Gary Morton, Clay City FRC
Clay City (KY) ~ The Clay City Elementary FRC invited
parents and students to meet your teacher night August
2nd from 5-7. Coventry Cares, KY River Foothills’ and a
K-Chip representative was present to provide
information and answer questions from parents. Over
800 people attended and everyone enjoyed the Under
the Big Top Circus theme and free food. The FRC
helped over 40 students that night with backpacks,
clothes, school supplies, and etc. Students enjoyed the
2 clowns that were at the event that made balloon
animals for all the kids. The event was very successful
with getting parents, students and staff excited about a
new school year.
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Regional Roundup
Region 4 (Covington Independent) ~ District Wide Back to School
by FRYSC Coordinators, Covington Independent
Covington (KY) • Covington Independent Public
Schools sponsored its first communitywide Back-toSchool Kick-Off at the Holmes Campus on August 4.
This one-stop event replaced individual ReadiFests
at each school.
At the Kick-Off, parents were able to enroll their
children for school and complete forms required for
school. Parents could also enroll their children in our
School-Based Health Center, and make an
appointment to get their child’s immunizations and/or
physicals for school.
All Covington schools and many community partners were in attendance to provide information about the
upcoming school year. Every child left with something. Throughout the day fun baskets were raffled.
Region 4 (Oldham County) ~ Summer Camp at Creasy-Mahan Nature Preserve
by Graham Reynolds, Coordinator, Family Connection Resource Center
LaGrange (KY) • The Family Connection Resource Center in Oldham County held its’ annual Summer
Camp at Creasy-Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen, KY. Students from LaGrange Elementary
participated in a week of outdoor activities. Students hiked on the nature trails, shot BB guns, did archery,
and learned about nature. They kids also received a surprise visit from the local fire department when they
came to cool off the kids on a hot summer day.
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Regional Roundup
Region 8 (Estill County) ~ Summer Camp Becomes an Adventure through Books
by FRYSC Coordinators, Estill County
Irvine (KY) • AARGH MATEY!!!! IT’S A
PIRATES LIFE FOR ME was the sound that
could be heard as the Estill County Family
Resource & Youth Service Centers
kicked off a 5 week summer adventure
program.
Elementary
students followed
the
adventures of SpongeBob Squarepants at
Bikini
Bottom,
went
on
Jungle
Safari, became cowboys and checked out
King Arthur's Court. Estill County High
School
&
Estill
County
Middle
School YSC Directors,
Carla Bottorff &
Michael Flynn, along with their peer tutors guided the students through reading lessons and gross motor
movement. FRC Directors, Kara Williams & Kathy Bradley taught art as students made their own crafts.
Popcorn, drinks and movies brought each day to an end. Books matching the weekly theme were
provided by WI/SI FRC. The Summer Adventure Program was held at Estill Springs Elementary
each Tuesday, May 22 thru June 19, from 9:00 - 11:30 am. The program was opened to all elementary
students.
Region 11 Celebration
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Regional Roundup
Region 3 (Jefferson County) ~ 46 Students + Museum Tour = $15 Cost to FRC (Bang for the Buck)
by Annette Darnell, Coordinator, Hazelwood FRC
Louisville (KY) • On Thursday, August 30, 46 third
graders and three parents from Hazelwood
Elementary School toured the JB Speed Art Museum,
located on the campus of the University of Louisville.
The field trip was sponsored by the FRC as part of a
year long series of experiences designed to expose
students to the arts on a regular basis.
Students were broken into small groups to best
observe exhibits ranging from an ancient mummified
bird to Andy Warhol paintings. Native American
artifacts, a room from a castle in England, and
beautiful marble sculptures generated insightful
questions and were answered by friendly and
knowledgeable docents. The majority of students
had never been to this museum which is due to close
at the end of September for a three year, $50 million
renovation. A walk through of the U of L library and a
brief question and answer time from a UofL student
was also part of the morning.
Thanks to a bus subsidy and subsidized fees for free
and reduced lunch students from the Speed Museum,
the entire field trip only cost the FRC $15 total. What
an excellent experience!
Region 8 (Breathitt County) ~ Scrubs Camp
by Teresa L. Combs, Coordinator, Sebastian Middle School YSC
Jackson (KY) • Sebastian Middle School Youth Service Center, Jackson City FRYSC & 21st Century LLC,
GEAR UP, and the Southeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center sponsored Scrubs Camp on May
29- June 1 at the Life Skills Center in Jackson. Scrubs Camp introduces middle school students to a
variety of health careers. Students had the opportunity to observe health professionals at work;
participate in a variety of
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Regional Roundup
continued from page 5…hands-on activities; and tour
the offices at Dr. Jonan Memorial Clinic, the Nursing
Department at HCTC, Dr. Minter’s Veterinarian Clinic,
participate in the KHEAA Bus activity, tour Shriner’s
and visit the UK Medical Campus in Lexington.
Campers participated in the dissection of fetal pigs and
explored phlebotomy. Mrs. Stewart, BHS Agriculture
Teacher, instructed the campers during the pig
dissection activity. Students really enjoyed the activity.
Nursing instructor Lauren Bates made it possible for
students to tour the Nursing Department at HCTC.
Students learned about different careers in Nursing as
well as participating in activities involving the simulators in the nursing lab. The campers had an
opportunity to tour the Dr. Jonan Medical Center. Several professionals talked with students about their
job duties and the education requirement for doing these jobs. The office staff also provided the campers
with a nice goody bag.
Campers traveled to Beattyville to visit Dr. Minter’s Veterinarian Clinic and learned about being a vet and
the educational requirements to achieve that goal. There was also a representative from KHEAA who
brought the bus and talked with the campers about ILP’s, KEES money, financial aid, and scholarships.
On the last day of camp students had the opportunity to go on a field trip to Lexington to tour Shriner’s
Hospital and the UK Medical Campus in Lexington. Scrubs Campers want to thank all the guest speakers
for making camp such a huge success.
Victory Over Violence Conference
July 8-9, 2013
Marriott Downtown Hotel
Louisville, KY
Fall Institute - 2013
November 13-15, 2013
Lexington Convention Center (Hyatt & Hilton)
Lexington, KY
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Regional Roundup
Region 4 (Trimble County) ~ Distracted Driving Day
by Denise Hall, Coordinator, Trimble CARES FRYSC
Bedford (KY) • Drive Smart Kentucky came to the Trimble County High School to assist the Trimble
County Youth Services Center with our Distracted Driving Day. Each period an announcement was made
on texting, eating cheeseburgers, changing music, talking to friends and putting on make-up while driving.
There were videos featuring the lives that have been changed forever by non-attentive drivers. They were
then allowed to seat-belt in to the simulation car. The route was driven attentively and then while texting.
The youth enjoyed watching their peers navigate the roads successfully as well as not making the end of
the route as they tried to text and drive. Each student pledged to not text and drive and placed their
committed thumbprint on a board below the pledge to receive their TXT-ing KILLS thumb band.
This was a day the students shared their stories on near misses and of friends that were in accidents
because of not paying attention to the road. The programs offered by the Kentucky State Police, The
Kentucky Transportation Department are free and very easy to work with. They have the information,
technology and wonderful staff to work with. There are so many teens killed every year, this is a great
program to offer.
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Regional Roundup
Region 9 (Harlan County) ~ Harlan County Kicks Off New School Year with Special Programs
by Debby Howard, Coordinator, Harlan FRC
Harlan (KY) • Harlan County High School Youth Service
Center along with James A. Cawood Elementary had a wellbeing healthcare fair which included clothing, food, free
physicals, eye exams, ears exams, dental checks and
fillings, hair cuts and lots of medical supplies and wheel
chairs for all the families of Harlan on July 27 & 28, 2012.
The Christ Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio brought in doctors,
nurses and plenty of helpers to help the people of Harlan get
ready for school. There were 843 families that were there
and all seemed happy with what they received.
Harlan County High School & the Youth Service
Center had Freshman Orientation on August 2,
2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. We had 234 parents
and 240 students that participated. The principal
talked to the students and told them what to
expect and gave information about the grading
system, schedules, dress codes and the students
met the teachers. The Youth Service Center gave
out school supplies, booklets on how to help your
child with a smooth transition to high school and
information from KHEAA for freshman students.
Region 4 (Trimble County) ~ Pupil Enrichment Program
by Denise Hall, Coordinator, Trimble CARES FRYSC
Bedford (KY) • The Trimble County Family Resource Center held a day
Pupil Enrichment Program the first week of June. Forty five students
attended a four day event with 8 different class offerings. The classes
offered to students were puppetry, drama, music, basketball, cooking,
science, math in science, and art. The last day of the included the parents
and a meal. Free meals were provided through the Summer Feeding program.
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Regional Roundup
Region 8 (Powell County) ~ Mother Daughter Tea and Father Son Project
by Ken Simon, Coordinator, Bowen Elementary FRC
Stanton (KY) • Each spring in collaboration with the schools Parent Teacher Organization (PTO),
mothers and daughters and fathers and sons gather together in the school cafeteria for a few hours of
family fun.
The annual “Mother Daughter Tea” is a stirring success, as participants play a part in the evenings
“Fashion Show”. Now this is not your ordinary fashion show. This is better known as the “Tacky Gaudy
Fashion Show”. Both mothers and daughters dress in their most tacky or gaudy outfits (complete with
costume jewelry) and walk down the “runway” with music playing in the background. However, this part of
the evening would not be complete without the homemade tacky hat. Needless to say, these mother
daughter creations would give any Kentucky Derby ensemble a run for their money. In addition to the
fashion show and hat making, there are poetry readings with Mother Daughter themes. Participants also
enjoy hors d’oeuvres, along with their spot of tea and truffles.
The annual “Father Son Project”, in partnership with the PTO and the County’s Cooperative Extension
Service, bring fathers and sons together for an evening of project building. After a meal of pizza and pop,
the participants get their materials together to begin making their shared project. Some of the projects
have consisted of building birdhouses; constructing a tomato plant box then filling it with potting soil and a
tomato plant seedling; using old clothes and making a garden scarecrow by stuffing it with straw hay; and
making a plaster vase for flowers.
Both of these events are held near Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to bring about a closeness and bond
between parent and child around these days of recognition and honor.
Summer Fun ESL Days
photos by Janice Lockwood, Coordinator, Briarwood FRC
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Regional Roundup
Region 2 (Warren County) ~ FREE Clothing
Giveaway-Warren County FRYSC's
by Lynn Vincent, Coordinator, Henry F. Moss
Middle/Rockfield FRYSC
Bowling Green (KY) • The Warren County FRYSC's
in Region 2 recently had a free clothing giveaway on
August 23rd at Henry Moss Middle School. When the
giveaways were started 5 years ago, it was to offset
the cost of clothing and household goods for our
families. Even going to goodwill could be a hardship
for some. Although we accept donations and
ultimately donate to Goodwill for vouchers, the
giveaways are an extra that families love. We also
use the giveaways to get to know our families better.
This enables us to either be a liaison with the school
and family or link them with resources for a specific
need they are having. We further distribute
information regarding KChip, resources in the
community, parenting education, and other
information that might be beneficial to a family.
Region 2 (Warren County) ~ Hostess with the Mostess Camp
by Kimberly Thomerson, Coordinator, Rich Pond Elementary FRC
Bowling Green (KY) • Rich Pond Elementary
FRC and 4-H teamed up to host our first
Hostess with the Mostess Camp for5th and 6th
grade students in July. The girls learned how to
plan and prepare a meal, design and set a table,
and create cool invitations during the week. On
the last day of camp, the campers hosted a
luncheon with invited guests. The speakers,
before and at the conclusion of the lunch,
consisted of our campers. Everyone had a
great time during the course of the week, and
the meal turned out fantastic!
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Regional Roundup
Region 8 (Lee County) ~ Lee County’s
Summer Celebration
by Sherry Lanham, Coordinator, Lee Co. FRC
Beattyville (KY) • On Friday, June 8, 2012, Lee
County Family Resource Center co-sponsored
Summer Celebration. Summer Celebration is
designed to get parents and children active in
some type of physical activity.
The event begins at 3:00pm and continues
through 9:00pm. Activities include water rides,
basketball games, corn hold tournaments and
many more physical activities. Prizes are
sponsored by Lee County KY ASAP and given away each half hour. The prizes are all items that require
parents and children to be outside and active. This will include tents, camping equipment, balls, sports
equipment, tickets to amusement parks and other activities. Parents and children are also treated to
music, food, movies, and much more. The event concludes at 9:00pm with a movie and popcorn for
everyone. This year over 500 attended the event.
Region 8 (Magoffin County) ~ Magoffin County Back-to-School Bash
by FRYSC Coordinators, Magoffin County
Salyersville (KY) • Magoffin County Family
Resource Centers and Youth Services Centers
joined together and had a countywide Back to
School Bash for all students. Some of the items
students were able to receive were school
supplies, personal hygiene products, clothing
and shoes. There was a huge turnout for the
event with 289 families in attendance and 502
students. Along with the Magoffin Co. FRYSCs
there were 57 volunteers and 10 Community
Partners who participated in the very successful
Magoffin County Back to School Bash.
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Regional Roundup
Region 8 (Magoffin County) ~ Goodridge FRC Encourages Students to Paint on School Walls
by FRYSC Coordinators, Magoffin County
Salyersville (KY) • Sixteen Goodridge students
along with 4 high school and college volunteers,
and 1 artist joined together with the Family
Resource Center to once again paint a curriculum
based mural on the walls of the school. The annual
Mural Club commenced in July with the intent to
create a math based mural loosely based on the
book series of “Sir-Cumference” and “Lady Di
Ameter.” This is the 7th mural painted at Goodridge
through the Summer Mural Camp Program which is
held over 4 days.
What makes this mural program unique is that the
students get to paint themselves into the mural. They choose the clothes they wear (appropriate to the
mural subject) and any accessories. Students pictures are taken in the poses needed for the mural and
transparencies are made from the pictures. Students then trace themselves into the mural and commence
painting. Once finished, the artists sign a specially designated wall so all can see who contributed.
Students are provided snacks during break time at which knowledge sessions are held. Students learn
about art terms (shading, shadow, mixing colors etc.), famous artists and their paintings and the different
types of art media. Each of the students walks away with a sense of pride that they contributed to the
beauty of the school and a wealth of knowledge
Previous Mural subjects were: The Water Cycle; Industrial Revolution; Branches of Government;
Women’s Right to Vote; Character Traits (PBIS) and a Welcome to Goodridge Mural in the front entrance.
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Regional Roundup
Region 8 (Perry County) ~ Perry County Holds First Ever Health/Wellness & Resource Fair
by FRYSC Coordinators, Perry County
Hazard (KY) • On August 2, Perry County Family Resource Centers and District Health Services hosted
the first annual Health/Wellness and Resource Fair at Perry County High School. Over forty local
community partners participated in this event. Approximately 400 people signed in. All the partners
provided information on their services they provide. Back to school supplies were given out, vision and
dental screening was available as well as sports physicals. We received positive feedback from our
community partners as well as the parents and students. Plans are in the making for another one for next
year...bigger and better.
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Regional Roundup
Region 2 (Bowling Green Independent) ~
Say Yes to Health
by Linda Krutza, Coordinator, Bowling Green
Junior High YSC
Bowling Green (KY) • On Tuesday, May 1, the
Bowling Green Junior High Youth Services Center
hosted a “Say Yes to Health” community event.
Parents, students, faculty, and community
members were invited to participate in the event
which focused on health screenings, physical
activity and healthy foods. The night was filled
with interactive learning, student and community
group performances, and local vendor
presentations. The event coincided with our 5th
grade transition night which provided an
opportunity for new parents to be in the building
participating in their first Bowling Junior High
activity.
Region 2 (Bowling Green Independent) ~ Summer Camp: Educational and Fun
by Dena Holland, Coordinator, Dishman McGinnis
FRC
Bowling Green (KY) • Dishman McGinnis FRC
hosted their annual Summer Camp June 18-22,
2012. 14 children, who would otherwise not attend
any camp, participated in fun literacy and math
activities during the morning. In the afternoon,
traditional summer camp crafts, games, and
activities were enjoyed. On the last day of camp
everyone went to Beech Bend for a great summer
fun-filled day. The camp is collaboration between
the FRC, Title I and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
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FACES OF FRYSC: ACROSS KENTUCKY
Michael A. Jones • Editor
[email protected]
FRYSCKy Business is the official
newsletter of the Family Resource and
Youth Services Coalition of Kentucky,
Inc. (FRYSCKY). The newsletter is
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Executive Office
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Coalition of Kentucky, Inc.
2220 Nicholasville Rd., Ste. 110-333
Lexington, KY 40503
T ~ 859.333.4209
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www.fryscky.org
Executive Committee
Betty Marshall, President
Brian Akers, President –Elect
From left to right: Michael Denney, Executive Director, DFRYSC; Betty
Marshall, Coordinator of Hand-in-Hand FRC, Bullitt County & President,
FRYSCKy, Inc., and Brian Akers, Coordinator, Betsy Layne FRYSC &
President-Elect, FRYSCKy, Inc.
Below: Hazelwood Elementary students from Louisville visit art
museum.
Leslie Hall, Vice-President
Sherry Paul, Treasurer
Sallye Pence, Secretary
Michael Flynn, Immed. Past President
Tana Jones, Membership
Rebial Reynolds, Public Policy
Doug Jones, Public Policy
Sandra Ballew-Barnes, Historian
Affiliations are shown for identification
purposes only. Opinions expressed do not
necessarily reflect the positions or policies of
the writer or the Executive Committee’s
agency or association.
The editors, contributors, and FRYSCKy
specifically disclaim any liability, loss or
risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred
as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of
the use and application of any of the contents
of this publication.
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