Parenting for Prevention
Barrington Cottage Meetings
Cottage meetings are informal gatherings of neighborhood parents:
v To build stronger community networks
v To enhance family bonding and parenting skills
v To practice in developing, discussing, and enforcing family policies on substance abuse
v To educate about the risks of underage drinking and other drug use
In today’s busy world, it is a real challenge to keep up with the changing world of drugs, alcohol and teen behavior. Cottage meetings provide a chance to slow down, gather with neighbors, and learn about prevention.
Drug education and information for parents reinforces what children are learning about the harmful effects of drugs and opens opportunities for family discussions about the abuse of legal and illegal substances.
The Cottage Meeting is ideally hosted in a community home to create an informal atmosphere where guests are part of the conversation. The aim is to deliver information about a topic which may affect us all, in a casual, non-threatening way. We want to strengthen, not scare parents. We hope that parents have the opportunity to share concerns about parenting and learn ways that they can have a positive influence on their teens.
To find out more or to host a meeting, please contact
Kathy Sullivan, Coordinator Barrington Substance Abuse Task Force
247-1900 ext 316 or ksullivan@barrington.ri.gov
After School Interscholastic Athletic Programs -All students are required to show documentation of a current sport physical (good for a full year; i.e.: 6/08-6/09). This notice is to allow parents time to obtain the proper documentation prior to the start of the fall season.
Reminder!! Reminder!! Reminder!!
Important Message to Parents with Children Entering 7th Grade
In accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Immunization and Testing for Communicable Diseases (R23-1-IMM), all children entering the 7th grade are required to have the following immunizations:
Ø Booster dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine, if it has been 5 years or more since the last dose of diphtheria-tetanus containing vaccine.
Ø Four (4) doses of Polio vaccine
Ø Two (2) doses of MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Ø Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.
Ø Two (2) doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine received or a statement signed by your child’s doctor stating that your child has a history of chickenpox disease.
Ø One (1) dose of Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis) vaccine
All children entering 7th grade are required to be up-to-date on their immunizations as well as have a physical exam. This is the perfect opportunity to review your child’s immunizations with the doctor to ensure your child is protected from all vaccine-preventable diseases. The physical examination is required to maintain current health information. The physical dates from September 2008 to March 2010 are acceptable.
Thank you in advance. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Grethe Cobb School Nurse Teacher cobbg@bpsmail.org