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 Cresthill has been collecting new and gently-used stuffed animals for Loving Hugs, Inc., a program that brings comfort and aid to the children, individuals, and families affected by war, poverty, or natural disasters throughout the world. So far, our stuffed animals have gone directly to Haiti. A note from Lori Schofield, Loving Hugs coordinator stated, "I just got news that my Navy Commander contact has just put 148 of our hugs on board a Navy helicopter, taking our hugs and some other items to the USS Carl Vinson; a Navy aircraft carrier headed for, or has just arrived in Port Au Princt, Haiti! Go Hugs Go!!! Their mission is: to give comfort to those children!" Just bring your hugs to the office. Thanks. |
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On
January 23, the Cresthill Cougar Poms performed at the DCSD Nuggets
Night as part of the pre-game festivities. Thanks for representing our
school and doing such an extraordinary job! Go, Cougars!!
The team will visit the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Facility on February 23 whey they will perform and spend time visiting with their elders.
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See the attachment below for information on New Beginnings, 2010 at Cresthill. |
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Y.E.S.S. DC Sheriff Presentation |
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DCSD is partnering with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on a new middle school program designed to increase awareness of personal safety and positive life choices. The Youth, Education & Safety in Schools (Y.E.S.S.) program will be offered to 7th grade students this year, with lessons on:
• Teen Relationships: setting boundaries, risky behaviors, sexual harassment and sexual assault.
• Internet/Cyber Safety: cyber bullying, predators, identity theft, “sexting,” gambling/gaming.
• Substance Abuse Education: illicit, over-the-counter and prescription drugs, peer pressure, prevention.
Cresthill will begin the program at the end of September in into October with Deputy Jay Martin. The program replaces D.A.R.E. at the middle school level and addresses issues that more directly affect this age group. “We know that the topics we are teaching are very relevant to middle school students based the research that has been done,” says Phyllis Harvey, the Youth Education Project Coordinator for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. “The subject areas were chosen with collaboration between teachers, administrators and the Sheriff’s Office to hopefully reduce risky behavior and increase positive social and life skills.” The program will begin expanding to other District middle schools in the next few weeks, as their health class curriculums get underway.
For more information about the Y.E.S.S. program, contact Phyllis Harvey at the DC Sheriff’s Office, 303.814.7033 or pharvey@dcsheriff.net. |
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Click on the link below to download a copy of the
2009-2010, Douglas County Code of Conduct and Discipline
handbook.
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