Clinton Township Newsletter

2 6 M a r c h 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com d O N ' T m I S S T H e S e I m P O r T A N T C O m m U N I T y H e A L T H A N d W e L L N e S S P r O G r A m S A T N O r T H A N d v O O r H e e S H I G H S C H O O L S Technology Dependence & Its Impact on Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression & Suicide: Thursday, March 15, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the NHHS Theater. Presented by John Kriger of Kriger Consulting This lively cutting-edge program provides information on the potential negative impact of technology on the developing brain and behavior. Discover how texting, social networking, gaming and electronic interactions can contribute to decreased social skills, bullying, violence in the home and school and the potential for substance abuse. Discover how continuous use and some specific behaviors can potentially increase the risk of suicide. Learn steps to take to immediately decrease acting out, improve family life balance, enhance social interactions and decrease the potential for high-risk behaviors. Participants attending this session will: 1. Be able to cite two ways today's technology contributes directly to creating behavioral issues 2. Discover how video games can cause changes in brain function and potentially contribute to poor social skills, high risk behavior, bullying, school violence, acting out and substance abuse 3. Learn what can be done immediately to improve the physical, emotional, and social health and learning of children, while advancing intraschool and family relationships. Raising Healthy Children: Resiliency: Wednesday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 pm at the VHS Cafeteria. Presented by: George Scot, Family Therapist, Director at Center for Counseling Services Climate change has been a hot topic for decades, but what about the climate in the home, or the climate in the school, or in the classroom? Has that climate changed and is that a contributing factor to student struggles? The answer is yes, and the good news is there are solutions. With understanding comes insight. Interpretation drives intervention. When we know what the contributing factors are, then we are better prepared to make changes that benefit all of our children. Helping parents understand creates partnerships. Topics discussed will include: • The increase in the number of children prescribed and taking psychotropic medication • The increases in the number of suicides among children 10-21 • The increases in the number of our children referred for psychiatric evaluations • Adolescents use of drugs/alcohol • Self- injury • Students failing in spite of immense potential. For more information, please visit: www.nhvweb.net/index. php/2018/01/community-health-and-wellness-series-spring- 2018-programs. These programs are free and open to the public. C e L e b r A T e e A r T H d A y A T m A N e S T r e A m Mane Stream invites families to make an impact on Earth Day April 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Children 7 years on up accompanied by an adult may come to the farm on Old Turnpike Road in Oldwick to help with spring cleaning, planting, farm maintenance. Make an impact by supporting the Mane Stream mission to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, emotional and medical challenges through a diverse program of equine assisted activities, therapy and educational initiatives. There is a $5 suggested donation per attendee to offset materials for this event. Those interested in attending should RSVP by 4/18 to the volunteer coordinator, Kathy Mikula at: volunteer@manestreamnj.org, 908.439.9636. To learn more about Mane Stream visit our website at www.ManeStreamNJ.org. Read more about Mane Stream on page 24 of this issue. I N S P I r e b e L I e v e A C H I e v e W I T H J r L I O N S C H e e r ! Jr Lions Cheer Community Night will be held Tuesday, March 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at North Hunterdon High School in Cafeteria A! This is a great opportunity to meet the coaches, cheerleaders and their families, learn more about the Jr. Lion Cheer program, ask questions and register in person! Cheer Teams are for Kindergarten through 8th grade. To register or for more information, please visit: www. JrLionsCheer.com. Jr Lions Cheer believes that cheerleading is a rewarding and exciting sport that teaches teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, leadership, team spirit and hard work. Our goal is to build confidence and inspire each and every child so that they may reach their goals both individually and as a team in a supportive, fun and safe environment. Jr Lions Cheer is a feeder program for the Nationally Ranked NHHS Cheer Program. We follow the same UCA competition rules and work closely with the High School to build the fundamental skills and philosophies that will be necessary for our cheerleaders to compete at the High School level and beyond. Registration is now open for our Fall Season. C L I N T O N P r e S b y T e r I A N C H U r C H I S L A U N C H I N G A N A L L - N e W P r e S C H O O L ! Clinton Presbyterian Church is launching an all-new preschool this September, offering morning classes for 3 and 4-year olds. Our mission is to provide a safe, stimulating educational experience in a warm and nurturing Christian environment. Our program will be a place where every child is valued and where children can grow in confidence and independence while also learning to care for and respect others. We are located right on Center Street, within easy walking distance of the library and town center for fun field trips and our highly experienced teachers are looking forward to welcoming little ones to our school. All kids, regardless of religious affiliation, are welcome at CPC preschool. For more information on programs and registration, please visit www.clintonpresbyterian.net or contact our Director, Adrienne Hodulik, at: 908.735.5029 or preschool4cpc@gmail.com. "May you always have... Walls for the winds, A roof for the rain, Tea beside the fire, Laughter to cheer you Those you love near you, And all your heart might desire."– Irish Blessing "May you live as long as you want, And never want as long as you live."– Irish Blessing

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