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Evergreen Dance December 4, 2010
The 2010 Evergreen Ball will be held on December 4, 2010 at Temple Israel in Westport.
This dance is for the 9th & 10th grade classes in Weston.
You do not need a date to attend this dance and we encourage students to attend in groups. Contracts are posted under EVENTS tab.
EVERGREEN PARENT & STUDENT LETTER 2010 &
EVERGREEN CONTRACT 2010
We are also looking for chaperones the night of the dance.
Please contact AdapInc@yahoo.com
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Red Ribbon Week October 25-29, 2010
ADAP YLC greet WHS Students during Red Ribbon Week 2010
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ADAP is Looking for Volunteers
Do you have financial/bookkeeping experience and a few hours a month to join the ADAP Board as treasurer?
We need you ASAP! ADAP has been serving Weston since 1971.
ADAP also needs a co-chair for the Evergreen dance which will be held December 4th ! We are also looking for chaperones the night of the dance.
Without enough parents to help, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sponsor the dances.
Please email today if you’d like to help: adapinc@yahoo.com
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Voluntary Action Center Awards ADAP Board Member & Youth Representatives
The Voluntary Action Center of Mid-Fairfield (VAC), a program of the Human Services Council, celebrated National Volunteer Week at its Annual
Volunteer Recognition Reception on April 29th at Norfield Congregational Church in Weston. Weston’s First Selectman, Gayle Weinstein was present
to hand out the awards to ADAP Board members Karen Sitney, Daniel Goldberg & Ross Karlan. Samantha Seath & Khadija Lalani also received recognition for their efforts.
Gayle Weinstein presents VAC award to Karen Sitney
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Great Prom Information from TimeToTalk.Org
This information is from http://www.timetotalk.org
Here’s What You Can Do to Help Keep Prom Goers and New Graduates Safe:
- Know Your Teens’ Plans and tell them to update you if the itinerary changes so you’re aware of their whereabouts.
- Check In With Them Via Text – they are more likely to reply, since it’s discreet. You can send messages like “Hope ur having a gr8 time!” or “U OK?” before and after the dance.
- Trust Your Teens and resist the urge to hover. You’ve filled them in on the rules and the risks – chances are they got the message.
A national new study of 11th and 12th grade students confirmed that teens don’t recognize the dangers of driving on prom and graduation night, even though they think their peers may be more likely to drink on these occasions. Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21, die as a result of underage drinking: 1,900 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns and drowning.
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Prom Night Safety Tips for Parents and Teens
A message from Weston Detective Carl Filsinger
Prom Night Safety Tips For Parents
- Know and discuss the School code of conduct before the prom with your child.
- Does the school code of conduct extend to off-site functions that have been approved by the school?
- Know who your child is attending the prom with and discuss the events for pre and post prom parties with other parents.
- Discuss the dangers of drinking and driving.
- Talk with your child about the dangers of club drugs, warning signs and who to notify for assistance.
- Pre-plan and role-play answers that your child can use to get out of uncomfortable situations. (e.g., offered alcohol, getting a ride from an intoxicated driver, unwanted sexual advances, etc.)
- Discuss guidelines and a curfew. Discuss the consequences of violating these rules.
- Discuss travel plans, use a reputable limousine service that will not allow a person to bring, serve or introduce alcohol into the vehicle.
- Know who is driving to the prom and who will be a passenger. Limit the number of passengers to increase safety and reduce driver distractions.
- Know the location of post prom parties and who is sponsoring them.
- Talk to your teenager about the serious dangers and consequences of underage drinking and driving.
- If your child’s’ plans change, confirm the change with the parents of other children.
- Remind your child that you are there for them, if they need a ride home or to an after prom affair.
Prom Night Tips for Teens
- Alcohol is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one. Underage drinking can result in arrest, injury, or worse!
- Don’t let friends drink and drive.
- Plan ahead – make sure you have a safe plan for prom night.
- Discuss your plans with your friends, remind each other about responsible decision-making and confronting peer pressure.
- Do not accept any drinks from someone you do not know. If you leave your drink, discard it and get a new one.
- Do not leave your possessions unattended.
- Learn the warning signs for alcohol poisoning and drug intoxication, contact 911 for assistance and immediate treatment.
- Take extra money or have a responsible person available for transportation for a safe ride home or in case an emergency arises.
- Remember to charge you cell phone and have it with you.
- Know where you are and where you are going, keep your parents and friends informed.
- Trust your instincts, if you feel endangered or uncomfortable, leave immediately.
- Intoxication by alcohol or drugs can lead to poor judgment and dangerous situations.
- Remember to contact your parents if your plans change.
- Practice and discuss answers you can use to get out of uncomfortable situations.
- Do not allow anyone in your car or limo that has drugs or weapons. It is dangerous and every one in the car is at risk of getting arrested.
- It is illegal to alter your drivers’ license or any other form of government identification
WHS Principal with WHS student at Preprom Program May 2010
Positive Directions Tri-Town Poster Contest
Congratulations to Ross Jespersen, Weston ADAP YLC Representative who is one of the winners of the Positive Directions Tri-Town Poster Contest. Students were asked to create a poster relating to
Why teens DON’T drink & why teens should not drink alcohol
Here is Ross’s winning poster:
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Weston Women’s League Supports ADAP: Children’s Holiday Breakfast
The Weston Women’s League’s tradition continues with the Children’s Holiday Breakfast~winter wonderland & gift boutique on December 6th at Weston Middle School between 9am and 1pm. Frosty and Santa will be available for photos during the delicious pancake breakfast.
WWL helps support ADAP, Kids in Crisis and the Weston Education Foundation.
For more please information visit www.westonwomensleague.org
Tammy Roberts presents check to ADAP YLC members.
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Weston Kiwanis and ADAP Annual Pasta Dinner Friday Nov. 13th
Weston High School Cafeteria, 5:30 to 8 PM
YLC members will be selling tickets at Weston Center over the next few weekends. Please support this family event. All proceeds will go to Kiwanis and ADAP to support programs for Weston youth. $25 per family, $8 per individual.