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Parent Education
This is the schedule for upcoming Parent Education presentations. All Parent Eds, are held in the Kreps Conference Center or Room 120 after the business portion of the PTSA meeting. The PTSA meetings run from 8:30am - 9:00am and the Parent Ed presentation runs from 9:00am - 10:00am unless otherwise noted.
September 2, 2010: Redwood 101 – A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Redwood
Meet the VIPs at Redwood Who Matter!
- Tamalpais Unified H.S. District Superintendent Laurie Kimbrell, Susan Schmidt and Member Monica Bonny of the Tamalpais HS District
- RHS Principal Nancy Neu and Assistant Principal(s) Louise Aliano (new to RHS this year), David Sondheim, and LaSandra White
- Athletic Director Jessica Peisch
- Academic Counseling Services Counselors Fran Bozdech, Kristina Brown. Randel Kelly, Katie Paulsen and Tami Wall
- College and Career Specialist Paula Vantrease
- Bay Area Community Resources Counselor Jessica Potter
- Twin Cities Police Resource Officer Patty Monge
- Campus Safety Anonymous Tip Line (945-3693)
October 7, 2010: Weed 101 - Why its Not the ‘70’s Anymore!
“Just Say Know”: Dr. Timmen Cermak will discuss the latest statistics on teen use of marijuana in Marin, adolescent addiction rates and recent science on the effectsof marijuana on memory, maturation, motivation and brain development, and other health issues. Learn what parents can do and why it matters. Dr. Cermak is a Mill Valley psychiatrist, President of the California Society of Addiction Medicine and Author of Marijuana: What’s a Parent to Believe?”. Copies of Dr. Cermak’s book, as well as “Imperfect Birds”, a novel about the Marin teen drug and alcohol scene by Anne Lamott, will be on sale to benefit the Redwood PTSA. Get the facts and be in the know -- with Proposition 19 (“The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010”) on the November ballot, marijuana is a hot topic this Fall. For more information, go to www.csam-asam.org, which contains a comprehensive but concise discussion of the latest science on the health effects of marijuana by Dr. Cermak. Click here for a flyer on Dr. Cermak’s October 7th morning appearance at Redwood and his recent article in The San Francisco Chronicle entitled “What Doctors Say About Marijuana” relating to Proposition 19.
October Evening TBA: Just Say Know - Teen Drug and Alcohol Use In Marin
Hear the latest from a panel of Marin County authors and substance abuse experts on teen use of drugs and alcohol in Marin, the effects on the developing brain and other mental and physical health consequences. Learn what parents can do and why it matters!
Results of the most recent California Healthy Kids Survey will also be discussed at both morning and evening events. We will also determine interest in attending or hosting neighborhood coffee chats to view and discuss the new video “Wasted: The Truth About Underage Binge Drinking in Marin”.
November 4, 2010: The Male/Female Brain: Not the Same!
Learn about gender differences during all phases of brain development, what this means for our teens and the opportunities for both boys and girls at Redwood.
January 6, 2011: Positive Body Image and Nutrition for Teens and Families On the Go!
February 3, 2011: What is My Teen Going to Do This Summer? Opportunities For Teens.
March 3, 2011: Parents, Teens and The Law: Don’t Wait - Find Out Before its Too Late!
March Evening TBA: “Hooking Up” and Teen Relationships
The new video, Irreversible Consequences, will be shown with a presentation and discussion.
April 7, 2011: The Trouble with Teens, Texting and Today’s Tech Toys
From radiation to hearing loss, learn about the hazards of teen use and misuse of today’s popular technological devices.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Paul-Chayra, PTSA VP, Parent Education or Laurie Dubin, PTSA VP, Drug & Alcohol Education
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO TEENAGE PARTIES/DANCES
In our community, recent issues have arisen concerning dances and community
events for teens that are being sponsored by "for-profit" organizations
that are not connected to our schools. One recent incident included fighting,
property damage and evidence of dangerous weapons at an event where teens
from Marin and outside of our county were present. Parents
are encouraged to review this
flyer, talk to their teens and ensure
ongoing communication.
» Get the flyer (pdf) in
english or en
español
» For additional resource information,
please visit the Marin County School/Law Enforcement Partnership website
» If
you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Luke
McCann, Assistant Superintendent, by phone at 499-5866 or by email at lmccann@marin.k12.ca.us.
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Academic year 2010-2011
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