Oct 25 to 30 Red Ribbon Week

Oct 30 Halloween Parade Blacktop Area  1:10 PM Parade, 1:35 popcorn and juice

Nov 4th Science Night 6:30 - 8:30 Multi Purpose Rm

Nov 11 NO SCHOOL Veterans Day

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, over 200 Hamilton students made their way to school by walking, biking, scootering, carpooling or bussing. It was great to see so many students participating in this international day by finding a healthy and environmentally friendly way to get to school. It is a great way to reduce the congestion in our parking lot.  Thanks to everyone who participated!
 
We will be holding a monthly walk and roll to school day on the first Wednesday of every month.  Join us on Nov. 4 for our next walk and roll to school day.  Questions or for volunteer help, please contact Debbie Lynch at 382-7810 or DebbieL2@yahoo.com.

SEE the Public Premiere of the video--Wasted: The Truth Of Underage Drinking in Marin County starring local youth and adults!

LEARN how you can commit to join the movement to reduce underage drinking in Marin County and encourage others to do the same.

TAKE away Tools and Resources you can use right away!

Raising Healthy Teens: 
Overcoming the Mental Health Challenges of the Transition to Adulthood
Emcee: San Rafael Officer Joel Faye, Psych
 
Saturday, November 7, 2009 9 am - 3 pm
Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags,
San Rafael, CA 94903
 
Program for Families, Educators and Other Consumers
 
Admission free to the public ($10 suggested donation) but need to reserve a space!
For information or to reserve a space call (415) 459-5999 ext. 101.
 
"Crossing the Street in Cyberspace: How Families Can Be Safe in the Digital Culture" Essential information about Teenage Cyber Culture and Digital Technology, including Cyberspace Addiction, Gambling, and Pornography.  Presenter:  Joanie Gillispie, PhD, Faculty, Berkeley City College, Dominican University, and UC Berkeley Extension.
 
"Teens, Drug Use, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)" Teens use drugs to self-medicate, feel good, improve performance, and/or feel included by peers.  Learn how to identify compulsive drug use, what causes it, and what teens can do about it from an REBT/SMART Recovery perspective.   Presenter:  Michael Edelstein, PhD, author of the award winning Three Minute Therapy, a self-help book for overcoming common emotional and behavioral problems, specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and addictions.
 
"How to Help Vulnerable Students Navigate the Course from High School to College" One in five high school juniors and seniors struggles with serious mental health conditions, chemical dependency problems, or overwhelming personal challenges. This presentation reviews proven methods to help these students overcome their challenges and successfully navigate the transition to independence.  Presenter: Michael A. Freeman, MD, author, psychiatrist and clinical psychologist, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF School of Medicine.
 
Marin Teen Mental Health Board Panel Moderator: Diane A. Suffridge, PhD Clinical Director, Family Service Agency of Marin
A one-hour session in which a student panel will talk about their experiences and the personal challenges they face as teens.
 
A Resource Exhibition by Conference Sponsors and Participating Community Partners will be open throughout the day.
 
CONFERENCE SPONSORS:  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Marin, Silvio H. Cheda Charity Trust/San Rafael     Elks Lodge #1108 Visions Adolescent Treatment Center Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Marin Community Mental Health Services -     MHSA Family Education Fund Huckleberry Teen Health Program Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center
 
PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY PARTNERS:  CHADD of Marin, Marin CAMFT, Marin Community Mental Health Service, Marin County Office of Education, Marin Interfaith Council, Mental Health Board and the Parents Education Network (PEN).
 
Raising Healthy Teens is presented by CIP on behalf of the Marin Mental Health Alliance: (Catholic Charities CYO, Community Institute for Psychotherapy, Family Service Agency of Marin, and Jewish Family and Children's Services). All proceeds from conference related sponsorships and CEU fees will go to support the Marin Alliance for Psychiatric Services (MAPS), a collaborative program providing sliding scale medication evaluation and follow-up to low- and moderate-income uninsured adults.
 
 
Admission free to the public ($10 suggested donation) but need to reserve a space!
For information or to reserve a space call (415) 459-5999 ext. 101.  You may also register online at www.cipmarin.org
 

2008-2009 YEARBOOKS!!!
There have been a number of requests for the 2008-09 yearbooks.  There are a limited number of last year's book available for purchase.  The yearbook includes the official school photo of each child as well as the photo of each child in the class.  There is also at least one candid photo of every child.  In addition, photos of students participating in most of the fun school events are included (bike to school, Halloween, pajama day, crazy hair day, jog-a-thon, etc.).  If you missed out on the yearbook, please contact the office.  Copies are $23.00, and the supply is very limited! 

For those of you who ordered Spiritwear, I just received notification that it has been shipped and should arrive early next week.  The company is sorry about the delay.  Due to our large order, many of our items were backordered.  Thank you for your patience and I can't wait to see everyone showing their school spirit in their new clothes!  If you missed out on this last order, watch your Friday folder for the holiday Spiritwear sale at the beginning of November.