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THE ONTARIO DRUG FREE SENIOR TRADER CARD PROGRAM

Seniors voluntarily contract to be drug, alcohol, and tobacco free for their senior year of school.  Trader cards are made of these students and are available to all elementary students.  The seniors also speak in the various classes at Stingel Elementary prior to their autography appearances.

What to say if your child is invited to a party...

  • Verify the occasion and location.
  • Check on adult supervision.
  • If the activitiy seems inappropriate, express concern and keep your child home.

 

IT’S OK TO SAY NO!


 

 

 

Upcoming Events:

January 12 - No Use Skit Practice, 3-4pm
January 20 - Warrior Pride, all groups combined this month
January 20 - No Use Skit Practice, 3-4pm
January 21 - Ontario Substance Abuse Program Advisory Council
                   1pm Board of Education Conference Room
January 26 - No Use Skit Practice, 3-4pm
February 17 - No Use Skit Practice, Activity Period
February 17 - Warrior Pride
February 18 - Warrior Pride
March 17 - Warrior Pride
March 18 - Warrior Pride
March 20 - Family Fun Night
April 14 - Warrior Pride
April 15 - Warrior Pride
April 21 - No Use Assembly
May 11 - CACY Retreat
May 20 - Ontario Substance Abuse Program Advisory Council
              1pm Board of Education Conference Room

 

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Safe Homes Program

Would you like to be a member of our Safe Homes Program?  For more information, view the web page on Ontario Safe Homes.

 

The History of the Program:

In 1989, an idea was born.  The City of Ontario, the Ontario Local Schools, and the Ontario Ministers created the Ontario Substance Abuse Program with the intent to reduce the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs in Ontario with community support. The program is a coordinated effort by an individual employed by the City of Ontario and the Ontario Local Schools.  The person is overseen by the Mayor of Ontario and the Superintendent of Schools as well as an Ontario Advisory Board consisting of the members listed below.  Together, working as one, we hope to alleviate many of the community problems associated with illegal alcohol and other drug use.

 

Ontario Advisory Board Members:

Todd Martin - OHS Assistant Principal

Donnie Strine - OHS Guidance Counselor

Diane Cunningham - OMS Guidance Counselor

Tod Petit - Stingel Elementary Guidance Counselor

Dan Zeiter - Ontario City Council

Mark Weidemyre - Ontario City Council

Chief Rod Smith - Ontario Chief of Police

Andy Chalk - Ontario Board of Education

Jane Hammond - Auditor, City of Ontario

Randy Harvey - Treasurer, Ontario Local Schools

Daryl Hall - Superintendent, Ontario Local Schools

Larry Collins - Mayor, City of Ontario

 

What Is No Use, Inc.?

No Use, Inc. is open to high school students who believe in a drug free, healthy lifestyle.  They attended county wide retreats on various positive topics.  They also sponsor such events like “Prom Promise”, perform skits for the sixth grade class and are active in teaching elementary students the harmful effects of drugs/alcohol/tobacco.  Our goal this year is to reactivate No Use, Inc. and organize drug free activities.  Members will be responsible for these activities with hope of attracting interest and increasing awareness throughout the school.

 

What Is A.D.I.O.S.?

A.D.I.O.S. is open to middle school students who believe in a drug free, healthy lifestyle.  They attended county wide retreats on various positive topics.  They also sponsor recreational activities for members, perform skits for Stingel students, participate in awareness activities and are active in teaching elementary students the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. 

 

Warrior Pride

This program is for fourth graders and promotes a drug-free lifestyle as well as educates students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.The goals of the program are

  1. To promote a high self-esteem in each individual.
  2. To allow the opportunity for positive peer interactions.
  3. To promote the awareness of the dangers of alcohol and other drugs.
  4. To promote involvement within the community.

 

Most Warrior Pride meetings will take place once a month during recess.  

 

Warrior Pride Dates for the 2009/2010 School Year

September 17 - All 4th graders who are interested and sign up for Warrior Pride
October 14(A), 15(B)
November 11(A), 12(B)
December 16(A), 17(B)
January 20(A), 21(B)
February 17(A), 18(B)
March 17(A), 18(B)
April 14(A), 15(B)
 
A=Kral, Shaver, Matthes classrooms
B=Johnson, Winningham classrooms

Meet Our Coordinator

Veronica Cain
Ontario Substance Abuse Prevention Program
419-747-7477

 

 

Cool Links to Use:

www.justthinktwice.com

www.yougottaloveparents.org

www.theantidrug.com

www.stopalcoholabuse.com

www.family.samhsa.gov

www.nida.nih.gov

www.alcoholfreechildren.org

www.thecoolspot.gov

www.freevibe.com

www.abovetheinfluence.com

www.teendrugabuse.com

www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/

www.checkyourself.com

www.dfaf.org

www.drugfreebunny.org

www.worthit.org

www.drugfreeactionalliance.org

wait/learn/live

www.drugfreeworld.org

www.painfullyobvious.com

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

Stop prescription drug abuse.

 

These sites provide lots of information and resources! But most importantly, these sites provide support to let students and adults know that there are a lot of people who are drug free! 

 

Thecoolspot is very interactive and good for younger students.  It also has teacher and parent resources.  Freevibe and abovetheinfluence target older middle school and high school.  They are also very interactive and have a lot of good information.

Check it out!  Theantidrug.com

 

The Family Guide

 

Underage Drinking Laws

 

What Parents Should Know:

  • As a parent, you cannot give alcohol to your teen’s friends under the age of 21, under any circumstance, even in your own home, even with their parent’s permission.
  • You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21, other than your own child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or possessing alcohol.

 

If You Break the Law:

  • You can face a maximum sentence of six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
  • Others can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.
  • Officers can take any alcohol, money or property used in committing the offense.

 

Things You Can Do as a Parent:

  • Refuse to supply alcohol to anyone under 21.
  • Be at home when your teen has a party.
  • Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or property by your teen’s friends.
  • Talk to other parents about not providing alcohol at other events your child will be attending.
  • Create alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so teens feel welcome.
  • Report underage drinking to local law enforcement.

 

 

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