{"id":10788,"date":"2026-04-09T10:16:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mocfv.org\/?p=10788"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:28:04","slug":"meet-jersey-joy-our-hardest-working-and-furriest-staff-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocfv.org\/index.php\/meet-jersey-joy-our-hardest-working-and-furriest-staff-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Jersey Joy: Our Hardest Working (and Furriest) Staff Member!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you walk through the halls of MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary, you might see a four-legged friend making her rounds. Meet <strong>Jersey Joy<\/strong>, our dedicated therapy dog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2978-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10789\" style=\"width:236px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2978-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2978-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2978-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2978-100x133.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2978.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Than Just a Dog<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jersey isn&#8217;t just here for belly rubs (though she gets plenty of those!). As a trained therapy dog, she provides essential support to our students every single day. Her presence helps create a calm, welcoming environment where every child feels safe and ready to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Jersey Helps Our Students:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emotional Support:<\/strong> Whether a student is having a tough morning or feeling overwhelmed, Jersey\u2019s calm energy helps de-escalate stress and provide comfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building Connections:<\/strong> Jersey is a bridge for social interaction, helping students practice empathy, kindness, and responsibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendance &amp; Motivation:<\/strong> Let\u2019s be honest\u2014knowing Jersey is in the building makes coming to school even more exciting!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mocfv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Positive Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that therapy dogs in schools can lower stress, decrease anxiety, and improve overall student engagement. Jersey is a key part of our mission to care for our students at MOC-FV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next time you see Jersey, stop and say hello!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you walk through the halls of MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary, you might see a four-legged friend making her rounds. Meet Jersey Joy, our dedicated therapy dog! More Than Just a Dog Jersey isn&#8217;t just here for belly rubs (though she gets plenty of those!). As a trained therapy dog, she provides essential support to our students every single day. 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