 Community ENGAGEment "Take 25" Event and CPK FUNdraiser
Join MASK on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012, from 9:30am-1:30pm at Desert Ridge Marketplace as we team up with the Arizona Attorney General's office, Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix Police Department, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and other organizations for an event promoting the importance of taking 25 minutes to talk to your kids about safety. While you're there, make sure to grab a flier and enjoy lunch or dinner at California Pizza Kitchen. 20% of your bill will go directly to helping MASK and its mission! Come kick off the summer at this informative and fun event and have a great meal at CPK!
2012 Unity Award Luncheon
The photo gallery from the Unity Award Luncheon is up! Please visit the gallery where you can view and purchase photos by CLICKING HERE. |
Educate Bully Tip: Kids can make bad decisions when they feel bullied by their peers. Research shows that peer influence and ample free time means more teens drink alcohol for the first time during summer vacation than at any other time during the year. Talk to your kids about an "exit strategy" to use if they are pressured to drink by friends this summer. Also, calling and checking in regularly with your child gives him an "out," and discourages him from making poor choices.
Tech Tip:
SATs coming up? Have your teen download the Official SAT Question of the Day app for iPhone or iPad. It's free and includes daily questions developed by The College Board to help your student get the score they need to succeed.
For 5 great tips from On-Track Tutoring on prepping for the SATs, CLICK HERE.
Drug Tip:
Be aware of the dangers of abusing ADD/ADHD medications and make sure all medications are properly stored and administered in your home. An increasing number of kids are using drugs like Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse, which create a speed-like effect in the body, for everything from weight loss to staying up all night to study for an exam. The drugs can be especially dangerous if mixed with alcohol.
Safety Tip:
Kids are going to great lengths to consume alcohol, including soaking gummy candies in alcohol, drinking cough syrup (called "Robotripping") and more recently, alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Another dangerous and shocking alcohol trend among young girls (and boys) entails soaking a tampon in alcohol and inserting it to get drunk. Be aware of these trends and talk to your kids about the damaging effects these dangerous behaviors have on the body and the mind.
For suggestions on how to talk to your middle schooler or teen about alcohol, CLICK HERE. |
| Empower MASK The Magazine MASK The Magazine offers modern-day solutions for today's families. Packed with insightful articles, need-to-know tips, and conversation starters, this award-winning quarterly publication is an invaluable resource for parents of school-age kids. 
Summer 2012: The Reboot and Reconnect Issue
This issue examines the power of the family connection and what it takes to keep the lines of real communication open in our digital world.
for $24 a year and receive 4 issues of the magazine. Available at 
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| Pay It Forward!
MASK is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization bringing FREE awareness programs to our community, yet there are many costs associated with this mission. 100% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly to helping MASK spread its message.
By supporting MASK you are helping to educate youth and families on many important issues including the dangers of alcohol, drugs and tobacco; bullying; Internet/technology safety; eating disorders; depression and facilitating healthy peer relationships.
Your contribution also supports MASK's "Project Awareness Outreach," Trauma Drills," and our "Awareness Through the ARTS" programs.
Thank you for supporting the MASK vision.
Please maill all donations to:
MASK
8937 E Bell Road, Suite 202
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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By donating to MASK you will help us increase awareness in the community. 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly back into invaluable programs.
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MASK Events
"Take 25" Event at Desert Ridge
Does your child need service learning hours or just wants to help within the community?
Get your kids involved with MASK!
If you would like to help with our 4th Annual MASKer Aide Gala, please contact Mary Lynn or download/fill out a volunteer application HERE.
THANK YOU
to our Supporters!
COX Communications aired our "I Need You" campaign on its channels
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MASK is a recipient of a Google Grant.
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MASK Monday Mornings on Chattrspace
MASK is excited to announce that we are hosting a new online discussion forum taking place on Chattrspace. MASK Monday Mornings on Chattrspace will allow you to log on from anywhere in the world and participate in an interactive presentation about important issues facing today's youth. Our online conversations will be every Monday morning starting May 21, 2012 from 10:30am-11:30am PST.For more information, visit our website HERE.
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