A drug free life is “Fin”tastic!

 

Red Ribbon Week is October 26-30, an annual event celebrated nationally to honor DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camerena, who gave his life as he fought the importation of illegal drugs to the United States. It’s a week to emphasize making healthy, drug-free choices and to look at options we have to enjoy life instead of using tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. Each day next week has a different theme as noted below. We encourage all of the students to participate in the fun – healthy fun we can have without harming ourselves or others.

• Monday: Drugs turn you inside out (wear shirts inside out)
• Tuesday: I will “knot” do drugs (wear scarves, ties, unusual shoe laces)
• Wednesday: Wear red day (the national symbol of Red Ribbon week)
• Thursday: Friends help friends make healthy choices (dress alike)
• Friday: Team up against drugs (wear clothing designating a favorite team). On the morning news show we will look at some careers as we think about Drug free, you can be anything you want to be.

Food Drive:

Which staff person has the cutest pet? During Red Ribbon Week, vote for the animal that you like best by placing non-perishable food items under the picture displayed in the front hallway. All items will be donated to God’s Helping Hands.

CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH: RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility is doing what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it.

 

• Communicate with respect. Listen attentively to your child. Don’t interrupt. Make sure you understand what he is saying. Focus on the positive.
• Practice solving problems calmly. Use “I statements” (I feel ignored when you don’t answer me”) instead of hurtful accusations (“You always ignore meJ>
• Take responsibility. When you make an agreement with your child, stick to it-and expect him to do the same. If something goes wrong, the person responsible should make amends and learn from the experience.
• Care for belongings. Cleaning up is a way of showing respect for things around the house. Talk about this with your child. What if no one pitched in? What steps, such as organizing toys, could make the job easier?
• Be encouraging. Support your child’s interests and strengths. Talk about values, including those your family has passed down for generations. What does your child value? How can he show this? Strong character should be a source of pride.

The school counseling program is an integral part of the overall educational program designed to be proactive in scope. The comprehensive developmental program is needs based, standards supported and results oriented. It provides developmentally appropriate opportunities and experiences that address the areas of learning to live, learning to learn and learning to work. The ultimate goal is to assist all students in becoming self-sufficient, productive, contributing citizens and life-long learners.