The DARE Program!

DARE has officially begun, parents!  :O)  DARE, run by Officer Tom Jenkins of the Moosic Police Department, began right after Christmas.  DARE, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is a program where the students learn directly from a Police Officer the effects of smoking tobacco and marijuana, and drinking alcohol, how to prevent bullying, and how to resist peer pressure.  Even after two lessons in the classroom, Officer Jenkins is already well-liked by the students.  His stories are powerful, and a great way to get the message out about making good decisions to our fifth grade class.  We welcome him, and we look forward to posting about what our class learns in the near future!