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6. Focus Area 1 – Parents

6. Focus Area 1 – Parents. Follow-up on party buses for MHS formal dances. Party buses for formal dances – HOMECOMING DANCE – Saturday, September 24  SWEET HEARTS DANCE – Saturday, February 18     PROM – Friday, May 11.

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6. Focus Area 1 – Parents

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  1. 6. Focus Area 1 – Parents Follow-up on party buses for MHS formal dances

  2. Party buses for formal dances – HOMECOMING DANCE – Saturday, September 24  SWEET HEARTS DANCE – Saturday, February 18     PROM – Friday, May 11 • SITUATION: A “party bus” is hired by parent to deliver kids to dinner, the dance, and sometimes an “after party”. • CONCERN: The bus can become a party (drinking, smoking, etc) without adult supervision and some students don’t get to the dance. • Low parental awareness of “illegal” and unsafe activities on bus. • Low parental awareness of liability should there be a health or legal concern. • MHS position: “The MHS administrative team does not support the use of party buses.” Dave Adney, Principal

  3. b. Parent Networking Directory Parents sign an annual pledge and are included in networking directory. • Six years at MHS2008-09: 570 families 2009-10: 690 families 2010-11: 1052 families 2011-12: 915 families • Three years at middle schools 2009-10: 650 families 2010-11: 644 families 2011-12: ~ 725 families – Posted this week, arriving in homes next week.

  4. Visit from the authors Chris (mom) and Toren (son) VoklkmannFebruary 28, 2012Planned activities:Book discussion groups, lunch panel discussion withprevention and community leaders, student presentations and community presentation 2Key messages 1. Addiction is a disease, not a failure or a weakness. 2. Addiction can happen to anyone – contributing factors can include:Genetic, early use, abuse, trauma, mental health issues. 3. Families and individuals struggling with this issue deserve our compassion and support. 4. Stigma stifles action. 5. “Rethinking Drinking” - consider the alcohol use norms in your family - you don’t have to be “addicted” to have a sometimes negative relationship with alcohol. 6. Think about the popularity among teens and young adults of binge drinking and consider the consequences. c. Our Community Reads 2012book selection

  5. ii. Panel discussion Luncheon – where? Panel members Facilitator - Imogen

  6. iii. Fundraising for Our Community Reads 2012 • Need to raise $10,000 • PTAs already contributed $1000 • Relate Counseling pledged support • Asks out for: • Hazelden • South Lake Pediatrics • Lakeview Medical Clinic • The Retreat • The Marsh – housing and food • Minnetonka Wellness Committee – staff involvement

  7. e. Parent Survey Results • Approx. 1680 tabulated • Once compiled and analyzed, stats will be used to support parent messages. • Comments echoed “parent bullets” emphasized forseveral years

  8. Some results If my child was using drugs or alcohol and other adults heard that they were using, I would want them to tell me. 92.2% Strongly agreed 7.6% Agree 0.2% Disagree 0.0% Strongly Disagree If I had strong reasons to believe my friend's child was using drugs or alcohol, I would tell them. 72.2% Strongly Agree 26.7% Agree 1.1% Disagree 0.0% Strongly Disagree Most Minnetonka parents do not allow underage drinking or drug use at their home. 39.6% Strongly Agree 56.0% Agree 4.5% Disagree 0.0% Strongly Disagree

  9. Parent comments • Set a good example-don't drink & drive. Have fun without alcohol! • Talk lots, talk often, be honest. Be good role model • Don't drink themselves and don't allow alcohol in the house. Children learn by watching and think it's ok. • Talk with your child about the consequences of alcohol use/abuse. Be sure you walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Make sure your kids know what your expectations are of them regarding the use of alcohol. Lastly if they find themselves in a situation in which they have been using alcohol, they need to know they can call you for help. • Family time. Role model/mentoring healthy habits. Lots of communication, firm in conviction. • 1.) Be a good role model, 2.) Discuss concerns related to alcohol & drug use, esp-childhood dangers, consequences, harmful effects. 3.) Discuss peer pressure w/child and how to assertively say "no".

  10. How can you prevent underage alcohol and drug use? Honor and model healthy choices. Consider hosting alcohol-free celebrations. Share accurate information. Learn the “why nots” for tobacco, marijuana and alcohol use. Find reliable information at www.tonkacares.org. Be clear and vocal about your position on underage use. It matters. Kids who know their parents disapprove of use are 5 times less likely to use. Lock up liquor and prescription meds. Set and enforce curfews. Monitor your child's whereabouts and check in with other parents about plans.

  11. Focus Area 2 - Youth • a. Reveal what’s Real • Tonka CARES Ambassadors report • Marijuana campaign components • Posters/Floor pieces

  12. November Breezes ad

  13. 2. Marijuana – staff training • 3. Webinar • 4. Key messages • iii. Tobacco Youth Recreation Update • Red Ribbon Week • Focus Area 3 – Policy • a. Social Host Ordinance • b. Prescription Drug Take-Back

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