All K-8 programs are presented by MICHAEL BRANDWEIN, educator and author. NCDAA NOVEMBER 2011 DRUG AWARENESS MONTH ASSEMBLIES - PARENTS WHAT IS NCDAA? NCDAA is an all-‐volunteer drug prevention organization serving Northbrook since 1983. It helps to educate and inform people of all ages in our Northbrook community about the hazards of the use of alcohol, to-‐ bacco and other drugs by youth. The foundation of this program is youth and adult education with a focus on parenting. WHAT IS DRUG AWARENESS MONTH? It is an annual event when NCDAA sponsors educational programs for youth and adults. All K-‐8 students in Districts #27 #28 #30 #31 & St. Norbert receive the same assembly, and there-‐ fore hear the same information over a two -‐three week period in November. Educational materials are distributed to students and mailed to parents. It is a focused time for NCDAA to provide life skills assemblies to children and parenting skills to parents at Parent University and other parent education programs. WHY AN ASSEMBLY? In addition to many annual programs such as Parent University, the “Just Say No” Walk, and newsletters, NCDAA has also sponsored annual drug awareness assemblies to support and reinforce classroom instruction. The assembly is a unique way in which to present issues that young people face in today’s world. It gives students an opportunity to see how some of their day-‐to-‐day problems can be addressed. It shows them how to use positive skills to help them make healthy choices. Learning decision making skills beginning when they are very young serves as a good foundation for when they may have to make decisions about very serious issues such as using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Representatives from School Districts #27 #28 #30 #31 and St. Norbert and NCDAA have se-‐ lected the following programs for 2011. It is important that you know what your child will be learning so that you can reinforce the material in your home. Should you have any questions, please call NCDAA 847-‐272-‐7870 or ncdaainfo@ncdaa.org WHAT CAN PARENTS DO? * Ask your child about the assembly. * Discuss the issues of the assembly. * Ask to see the Drug Awareness Month material given to your child in school, and discuss it with him/her. * Use the Parent Resource Packet mailed to you as a catalyst for family discussions. All K-8 programs are presented by MICHAEL BRANDWEIN, educator and author. K-3rd GRADE PROGRAM 4th & 5th GRADE PROGRAM HOW TO BE THE MOST MAGICAL ME - How to ask for help, learning and practice, friends, “try again,” respect, using bad substances, dares are bad choices. HOW TO BE THE MOST MAGICAL ME - How to ask for help, learning and practice, friends, “try again,” respect, using bad substances, dares are bad choices. Monday, November 7, 2011 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 9:00 am -‐ 9:45 am Wescott 1-‐3 Willowbrook K-‐1 Willowbrook 2-‐3 Westmoor K-‐1 2:00 pm -‐ 2:45 pm Westmoor 2-‐3 St. Norbert k-‐3 one assembly 1:00 pm -‐ 1:45 pm Hickory Point K-‐2 one assembly TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Winkelman K-‐1 Winkelman 2-‐3 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 7:30 P.M. MICHAEL BRANDWEIN Field School, 3131 Techny Road, Northbrook How To Use Great Communication to Build Terrific Kids in a High Sensory Century These brochures were provided by NCDAA, and GRADE Willowbrook 4-‐5 9:30 am -‐ 10:15 am St. Norbert 4-‐5 10:15 am -‐11:00 am 1:00 pm -‐ 1:45 pm 2:15 pm -‐ 3:00 pm Meadowbrook 4-‐5 Greenbriar 4 -‐5 Shabonee 3-‐5 9:00 am -‐ 9:45 am were mailed to the following 11:00 am -‐11:45 am Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:30 am -‐ 9:15 am 10:00 am -‐ 10:45 am 1:30 pm -‐ 2:15 pm Monday, November 14, 2011 Meadowbrook K-‐1 Meadowbrook 2-‐3 Greenbriar K-‐1 Greenbriar 2-‐3 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 Thursday, November 10, 2011 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 9:00 am -‐ 9:45 am 10:00 am -‐ 10:45 am 1:00 pm -‐ 1:45 pm 2:00 pm -‐ 2:45 pm Wescott 4-‐5 Wetmoor 4-‐5 Tuesday, November 8, 2011 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ! 9:00 am -‐ 9:45 am 10:00 am -‐ 10:45 am 1:00 pm -‐ 1:45 pm 10:00 am -‐ 10:45 am 1:30 pm -‐ 2:15 pm PARENTS HANDOUT Kindergarten - Have A Safe Day Grade Grade 1 - I Like Me With Billy Beagle Grade 2 - Drug Free: The Healthy Way To Be Grade 3 - Let’s Learn To Manage Anger Grade 4 - Let’s Put An End to Bullying Grade 5 - Let’s Learn About Helpful & Hurtful Words Bullying - Not Just Kids Being Kids Grade 6 - Navigating The Teen Years Keeping Teens Drug-Free Grade 7 - Abuse Of RX & Over-The Counter Drugs Drugs: Shatter The Myth Sexting Grade 8 - Suspect Your Teen Is Using Drugs or Drinking Marijuana: Facts For Parents Social Hosting Winkelman 4-‐5 6-8th GRADE PROGRAM - UPLOADING OUR BRAIN: Taking Charge of Our Choices to Make Healthy Decisions & Bring Out Our Best. Thursday, November 10, 2011 10:30 am – 11:15 am St. Norbert 6-‐8 Monday, November 14, 2011 9:00 am. – 9:45 am Northbrook Junior High 9:00 am. – 9:45 am 10:15 am -‐ 11:00 am 1:30 pm -‐ 2:15 pm Field Middle School Wood Oaks 6-‐8 Maple School 6-‐8 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 ** If you are interested in attending a program at your child’s school, please call to indicate that you’d like to attend, and verify the program time. Thank you. The following STUDENT HANDOUTS have been provided by NCDAA, for distribution in school. Please ask your child to see them, and use them for family discussions. GRADE HANDOUT K Learn About Good Health Habits 1 Fitness Is Fun 2 Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated 3 Let’s Show Good Character by Being Drug-Free 4 Believe in Yourself, Achieve Your Dreams, Set Goals and Succeed Drug-Free 5 Let’s Learn About Bullying and Cyberbullying 6 Tips For Teens About Tobacco 7 Refusal Skills: Learn How To Say “NO” Without Losing Your Friends 8 Marijuana: Facts For Teens Drugs: Shatter The Myth