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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July, 2007 --
What Your Donations Have Provided So Far...
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Surviving Stress Together (March 29, 2007) |
Stephanie Meegan, a
Boxford resident and author of nationally acclaimed programs on peer
assertiveness,
self-esteem, peer pressure, and the prevention of abuse and
abduction.
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Alcohol and Drug Forum (March 1, 2007) |
Presentation to 60 parents
on how parents/guardians can recognize drug /alcohol use; what to do, how
and when to get help. Also, information on promoting healthy
family lifestyles and addressing key
elements necessary to keep kids and teens on track.
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Michael Thompson Presentation (January 8, 2007) |
500+ came to
hear Michael Thompson speak: Dr. Thompson is a psychologist, school
consultant, and
author of New York Times bestseller, “Raising Cain:
Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys,” “Speaking of
Boys: Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about Raising
Sons,” and “Best Friends, Worst Enemies:
Understanding the Social Lives of Children.” Co-sponsors:
Topsfield Library, PTOs.
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All-Night After Graduation Party (June 8,
2007)
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An entire night (9:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m.) of fun activities and events for 265 graduating seniors. The party was
also popular with parents, who slept
soundly with the knowledge that their son or daughter
was safe on a night renowned for
tragedies.
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NetSmartz Presentation (October 19, 2006) |
Presentation attended by
150 residents on keeping kids and teens safer on the internet. NetSmartz
provides on- and offline learning activities for parents to
facilitate discussions with their children and
teens about internet safety.
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Stop the Rollercoaster Presentation (March 2, 2006) |
Sue Blaney presented
methods for raising teens to 150 parents. TTC then provided on-going
workshops
for parents, free of charge.
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TTC Student Board of Directors educational workshops,
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⇒ Self-defense;
⇒ Safe driving; and
⇒ Nutrition.
Continuation to support your local town programs, like:
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DASH
Program (Disability Awareness
Starts Here)- This classroom program works with grades 2-5 to
develop the insight necessary to improve attitudes regarding
people with disabilities.
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Community Giving Tree-A local
organization that collects items such as winter coats, children’s toys
and books, bed linens and bath towels, baby equipment,
maternity and children’s clothes, etc., and
donates to those in need.
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Horizons Program-An after
school enrichment program for grades K-6, including courses such as
babysitting, karate, golf, cooking, science, and much more.
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Sponsor-A-Child Program-A
program that collects new clothes and toys from students K-6 for needy
children during the winter holiday season and also teaches
children about the importance of giving.
TRI-TOWN COUNCIL
For More Information Contact:
TRI-TOWN COUNCIL ON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
5 Main Street, P.O. Box 293, Topsfield, MA 01983
Tel: 978-887-6512
FAX: 978-887-6512
Internet:
home@tritowncouncil.org
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Quick Links:
Masconomet Regional School
Topsfield, Boxford, Middleton
Elementary School
Town of Topsfield
Town of Boxford
Town of Middleton
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TTC Membership Form
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