Your child will soon be part of a series of classroom presentations entitled P.R.OJ.E.CT. Charlie. The major objective of P.R.OJ.E.CT. Charlie is to promote the social and emotional growth of chi!dren as they enter the drug experimenting years of adolescence. While many methods are used, the main focus of the program is helping them to build social competencies and life skills as well as building self-esteem.

The program is presented in seven weekly sessions where the children will be actively participating by playing games, or hearing stories an4 they will be receiving handouts each week. The weekly lessons include:

• Introduction and Rules - YOU ARE SOMEONE SPECIAL 
• Warm Fuzzies and Cold Pricklies - Giving and receiving compliments 
• Uniqueness - Favorite things
• Feelings - Identifying and learning to handle different feelings
• Friendship and Resolving Conflict - Qualities that make good friends, resolving conflicts among friends, recognizing when help is needed.
• The Effects of Drug Use - Understand effects of drugs on the body, defining tobacco as a drug which is harmful and unhealthy, identifying medicines as drugs which are helpful if taken properly.
• Review and Completion Certificates

Parents are welcome to attend any of the sessions with your child- Your child's teacher can tell you the schedule for each class.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at 987-9100. 

Sincerely,