http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:40:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 77 Holton 5th grade students received certificates of completion and T-shirts for completing the 13 week G.R.E.A.T. program. The program was taught by Chief Gale Gakle from the Holton Police Department. Mayor Janet Zwonitzer, Commissioner Robert Deickmann, Principle Kathy Cooney and JCCTCC Coordinator Deanne Armstrong were also present ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/03/18/great-graduation-holton-5th-graders/ [caption id="attachment_567" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Gruen Von Behrens"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_568" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Holton H.S. JCYC leader and members introduce Gruen"][/caption] Gruen first tried spit tobacco at age 13 to "fit in." By age 17, he had been diagnosed with oral cancer. Since then he has had 34 surgeries to save his ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/03/05/cancer-survivor-visits-jackson-co-high-school-students/ Join Together News Alert Wednesday, March 03, 2010 A new report finds that more kids say they are using alcohol and other drugs, but many parents are unable or unwilling to deal with the issue -- a bad combination when declining support for prevention and cultural apathy about the issue leave parents as the last and ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/03/03/news-alert/ *** 5000 teens die each year as a result of underage drinking, 1,900 from car crashes, 1,600 are from homicides, 300 from suicide, the rest are from falls, burns, drownings, etc.** JCCTCC is dedicated to Promoting Health and Wellness and Preventing Substance Abuse in our County. Parents did you know.... ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/02/23/positive-activities-caring-adults-reduce-risky-behavior/ Where: Royal Valley High School When: Saturday, February 27 9:00 am - noon Free Screenings for Children! Health, Vision, Hearing, Dental, Speech/Language, Developmental Enjoy biscuits and gravy between screenings Register to win door prizes Visit numerous booths filled with information For more ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/02/17/royal-valley-heath-fair/ April 16, 2010 at PBP Early Childhood Ed. Center 15380 K Road, Mayetta For more information call: 785-966-2707 See flier: health-fair-spring-2010-read-only http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/02/17/spring-health-fair-head-start-roundup/ www.notmykid.org Check out this great site!! At notMYkid, we inspire positive life choices by educating our community about the consequences of destructive youth behaviors. Young adults who have overcome life-controlling addictions and behaviors share their personal stories with middle and high school students. In an effort to promote ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/01/09/not-my-kid/ THANK YOU to everyone who made this years Sticker Shock Campaign a success. The campaign is to help remind adults that it is illegal to provide alcohol to minors and there could be life changing consequences if they should choose to do so. A special thanks to the Jackson County ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/01/08/thank-you/ http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2010/01/01/sticker-shock-campaign-3/ Talk Alert! Resolving to talk more often with your child about healthy decisions & choices is a great idea for the New Year. TimeToTalk.org celebrates the positive influence of parents and can help you start the New Year with "10 Resolutions That Show Your Kids You Care." 1. Teach your children to ... http://jcctcc.wordpress.holton.k12.ks.us/2009/12/24/new-year-talk-alert/