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Dear Franconia District Families -
Earlier this week, I participated in a very important Youth Substance Use Community Meeting at Whitman Middle School. The FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness, in partnership with the Fairfax County Police and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, developed this presentation.
Thank you to all the parents and care givers who attended! For those families who were unable to be there, I wanted to share this important presentation with you.
I believe it is impactful to have small, ongoing conversations with our children. Research shows that starting conversations early, by age 9, is effective. This can do a lot to help prevent underage drinking and other drug use.
This information is for parents and caregivers of children, teens and young adults, to provide practical tips on how to start and continue having conversations about underage drinking and substance abuse. Click here or on the image below.
In addition, here is a link to a webinar provided by the Fairfax County Opioid and Substance Use Taskforce. This webinar contains a thorough discussion on opioids.
In closing, FCPS Division Superintendent - Dr. Michelle Reid - will be holding a community meeting on opioid awareness this coming Monday, March 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. See details below.
I hope to see you Monday evening.
Best,
Tammy
FCPS Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness
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Across the country, we are losing students to the dangers of fentanyl every day. This crisis is here, in our schools and communities. It is time to have an honest conversation about it. We can all agree, there is nothing more important than the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and communities.
Please join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a community meeting on Opioid awareness, Monday, March 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School.
During this event, you will hear from individuals and family members affected by the opioid epidemic, medical experts, and law enforcement representatives. You will also have an opportunity to hear directly from Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Police Department about local initiatives to address this issue.
Register for the March 13 event.
For more information, please visit our website.
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Reunión Comunitaria de FCPS sobre la Concienciación Acerca de los Opioides
En todo el país, estamos perdiendo estudiantes debido a los peligros del fentanilo todos los días. Esta crisis está aquí, en nuestras escuelas y comunidades. Es hora de tener una conversación honesta al respecto. Todos estamos de acuerdo en que no hay nada más importante que la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, familias y comunidades.
Por favor, únase a la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid para una reunión de la comunidad sobre la conciencia de Opioides, Lunes, 13 de marzo, 6:30 - 8:00 pm en la Escuela Secundaria de Fairfax. Durante este evento, escuchará a personas y familiares afectados por la epidemia de opioides, expertos médicos y representantes de las fuerzas del orden. También tendrá la oportunidad de escuchar directamente de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax y del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Fairfax acerca de las iniciativas locales sobre este asunto.
Inscríbase para el evento del 13 de marzo.
Vea el vídeo y obtenga más información en nuestro sitio web.
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