The document link below provides some helpful hints in dealing with Stress and Anxiety among all family members. Stacey DeWitt, founder and CEO of Connect with Kids Network, has talked with parents and kids across the country about issues they face everyday. Many kids today have more opportunities but along with that comes the added anxiety and stress. Read a letter from Stacey DeWitt to help your child with encouragement and support:
Archive for Youth Services
Dec
11
Driver’s Education
Posted by: | CommentsThe ECCC PTA recommends all new drivers to participate in a driving instruction program. It is extremely important for our children to understand the responsibilities associated with driving a vehicle. Driving is a privilege but a huge responsibility in aspects of defensive driving and environmental distractions. Parents, please make sure your child has the best success possible in preparing them for the responsibility of driving. Below is one opportunity provided recently for upcoming Driver’s Education:
Oct
12
Driver Education Class Opportunities
Posted by: | CommentsSafe America Foundation is offering driver education classes during Thanksgiving break (for those school systems that are off the entire week)in addition to the 2 weeks during winter break.
The schedule is as follows:
November 23-28th 9:00AM-3:30PM everyday except for Thursday, November 26th
December 21-26th 9:00AM-3:30PM everyday except for Friday, December 25th
December 28-January 2nd 9:00AM-3:30PM everyday except for Friday, January 1st.
Remember the PTA discount of $50 applies to the regular price of $439.
Go to www.safeamerica.org and enter code GAPTA for $50 discount which brings cost to just $389.
Classes are offered at the Sandy Plains location. We will be adding additional locations during the Winter Break and locations will be provided soon.
Safe America phone: 770-973-7233
Sep
02
Youth Services Upcoming events
Posted by: | CommentsMcClesky Middle School will host an event to assist with teens and safe driving habits. It will be held on Thursday, September 24, at 7pm in the Auditorium. Click the link below and post at your school.
Georgia PTA and Ridgeview Institute presents informational topics throughout the year to encourage family relationships. The September 16th event is during the hours of 10-11:30am. The topic is Current Teen Trends. Please make plans to attend this event. Click below to obtain more information on the event and what it has to offer.
Sep
02
Red Ribbon Week
Posted by: | CommentsECCC PTA Youth Service committee chairs,
Just wanted to share 100 Bright Ideas for Red Ribbon week. Please look them over and see if there is something new and different your school might be interested in trying this year.
I am also providing you three e-blast articles for your school to promote Family Day, September 28th- Eat Dinner with your Family. Hope you will use during the month of September to encourage families to spend time together. For more information about CASA Family Day please go to their website mentioned in these messages.
Option 1
Celebrate Family Day, Monday, September 28th DINNER MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Learn more at www.CASAFamilyDay.org
Option 2
DINNER MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
More than a decade of research by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University has consistently found that the more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs.
Family Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children is a national movement launched by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in 2001 that promotes the parental engagement fostered during frequent family dinners as a simple, effective way to prevent substance abuse in kids.
To learn more about Family Day and join parents all across America in taking the Family Day Pledge, log on to www.CACAFamilyDay.org.
Option 3
Be A Family Day STAR!
Celebrate the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at
Columbia University’s Family Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children
on Monday, September 28th by joining parents all across the country in
logging onto www.CASAFamilyDay.org to take the Family Day STAR Pledge
to commit to:
Spend time with your kids by having dinner together
Talk to them about their friends, interests, and the dangers of drugs and alcohol
Answer their questions and listen to what they say
Recognize that YOU have the power to keep your kids substance-free!
