New Date: Due to snow the book club has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 3 at 7 PM. The Ridgefield Prevention Council With the Ridgefield Public Library Invite All Parents to a Book Club Discussion
How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid
The Straight Dope for Parents Written by Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Discussion to be led by members of the Ridgefield Prevention Council
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Place: Ridgefield Public Library’s Dayton Room Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.
The book will be available at Books on the Common, 404 Main Street, Ridgefield. There is a 15% discount for the RPC Book Club.
Reading the book is not a requirement to attend. Parents of all age children are invited.
Pre-register on at www.ridgefieldpreventioncouncil.org (see registration form page) to reserve your seat as space is limited. The program is free though there is a suggested donation of $10 at the door to support RPC programs. For questions call 203 438-9557.
Kids Who Lead Succeed Conference
All middle school students are invited to attend this conference presented by RHS students and RHS Youth to Youth
Guest speaker is Devin Thomas from Youth to Youth International
Date: Friday, March 12th Place: East Ridge Middle School Time: 3:30-7:30 (Registration & snacks begin at 3:00) Cost: $15 per student (fee includes all materials, snacks and dinner) Checks made payable to the Ridgefield Prevention Council
Recording artist, rapper and speaker, Devin Thomas, represents reaching your fullest potential . In his presentation, “I’m So C.O.O.L.”, he encourages teens to go beyond any typical stereotypes and live who you really are. He shows this through the acronym of C.O.O.L.: knowing your Character, being Observant, being Optimistic, and finally Living Life. He incorporates laughter, emotion, as well as his hip-hop music. Pre-registration by March 9th is required. Sponsored by the Ridgefield Prevention Council, RHS Youth to Youth, SRMS and ERMS _____________________________________________________________________________________
Kids Who Lead Succeed Registration Form Student Name: ______________________________ Grade ___________ ERMS SRMS Home Phone: _________________________ Parent Cell Phone: __________________ Email: ________________________________ Food Allergy: _______________________ I give permission for my child to participate in the Kids Who Lead Succeed Conference on Friday, March 12, 2010. In case of an emergency, I can be reached at _______________. It is my responsibility to pick up my child promptly at 7:30 at ERMS. Parent Signature: __________________________________________________________ Please return forms and checks to Lisa Perry at ERMS Guidance Office or Kelly Zurzola at SRMS Main Office no later than March 9th. In order to insure that each child has all the materials and dinner, we cannot accept late registrations. No drop offs at the door.
