The goal of the Jefferson County Schools Safe & Drug Free program is that all students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, disciplined, conducive to learning, and that support student academic achievement in the least restrictive environment.

June 2010

National Safety Month

National Internet Safety Month

May 2010

Clean Air Month

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

National Family Month

National Youth Traffic Safety Month

**April & May- Schools will administer Pride Surveys to students and faculty

April 2010

Alcohol Awareness Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month

SADD Awareness Month

Safe Prom Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 2010

Middle School Month- Be a mentor to a middle school student

February 2010

American Heart Association Month

February 15-21:  Random Acts of Kindness Week (Random Acts of Kindness Foundation website has teacher's guide, lessons, and ideas)

Cancer Prevention Month

Eating Disorders Awareness Month

January 2010

National Mentoring Month

Stop Aggressive Driving Month

DECEMBER 2009

December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month.  For more information see the CDC website.

 NOVEMBER 2009

November is Wipe Out Smoking Month.  The National Great American Smoke Out is November 19th.  For more information visit the American Cancer Society website.  www.cancer.org

November 10- Mix It Up at Lunch Day

www.tolerance.org

November 22-28 is National Family Week

www.nationalfamilyweek.org

Congratulations to the following schools chosen for having Exemplary Violence & Drug Prevention Programs & Activities:

·        Fultondale Elementary School

·        Gresham Elementary School

·        Hueytown Middle School

·        Minor Community School

·        Pinson Valley High School

·        Rudd Middle School

These schools will be honored at the Character Education Awards Program October 29th at Clay Chalkville High School.

October 2009

Crime Prevention Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct. 4-10 Bullying Prevention Awareness Week

Oct. 17-25 Red Ribbon Week (Suggestions for Red Ribbon Week activities on web at National Family Partnership, Red Ribbon Coalition, family.samhsa.gov; preventionpartners.com )

Oct. 23-31 Standardized Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 18-24 Character Counts Week

Oct. 18-24 America's Safe Schools Week

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest drug prevention campaign in the country. The dates vary depending on the organization but it generally occurs the last full week in October.  Red Ribbon Week is a celebration of drug prevention awareness that includes school and community events. It commemorates the death of DEA Special Agent Kiki Camarena who died while working undercover in Mexico. Red Ribbon Week sends the message that your school and community are unified in striving for a drug free environment for students and families. The celebration honors Agent Camerena and others who have died fighting drug wars.

September 2009

National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month

Sept. 6-12 Yellow Ribbon Week (Suicide Awareness) Schools may access local Suicide prevention resources through the Crisis Center 458-8986 or 323-7782