Weatherford NGC Newsletter
November 28, 2016
Welcome back!
Donations needed for our Special Needs Classroom
The FLS class is looking to add to our growing classroom library! If you have any books, games, or DVDs (elementary level) we can take off your hands please let us know! Donations can be dropped off at the front office.
Student Leaders assisting in 6th grade track meet
Our student leadership class assisted local elementary schools with their 6th grade track meet. Students participating were:
Breanna Sarslow
Kendall Robertson
Victor Davila
Zane San Pedro
Rey Huang
Brooke Botello
Ashtin Hudson
Marlee Whitling
Jayla Schultz
Emma Wenninger
Jacee Jones
Kendall Rucas
Roo Basketball Underway
Drug Trends-Parent Presentation-Follow up
this is a follow up to the presentation we had earlier in the semester.
John Haenes will present a workshop to parents and teachers about the latest information on adolescent drug trends and dispel myths regarding these drugs of abuse. The workshop will included information on the behavioral effects of substance abuse with a focus on brain impact and the health risks associated with heavy use. The workshop covers topics that include:* New drug trends impacting Texas
* the impact of drugs on brain functioning
* costs to society from drug abuse
* drug paraphernalia, methods of use, and new technology in the drug culture
* review of specific drugs, including addictive potential and a look at the social, emotional, physical, and legal issues surrounding its use.John Haenes is a Licensed Master’s level Social Worker and an International Certified Prevention Specialist with 24 years of experience with substance abuse issues, juvenile delinquency, and child welfare issues. Mr. Haenes is a recognized expert in addiction and adolescent brain development, and served as the Deputy Assistant Director for Specialized Programs at Tarrant County Juvenile Services. Mr. Haenes has been a trainer for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) the Texas Center for the Judiciary, the Texas Justice Court Training Center, the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, Department of Family and Protective Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Tarrant County, and numerous Local Independent School Districts and police departments. Mr. Haenes currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Challenge of Tarrant County, a non-profit agency whose mission is to confront substance abuse by identifying needs, educating the community, mobilizing resources, promoting collaborations and advocating for sound public policy.
Thursday, Dec 8, 2016, 06:00 PM
1007 South Main Street, Weatherford, TX, - NGC Auditorium
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Upcoming Sporting Events:
Boys Basketball:
Nov. 29th Tuesday Eaton Eaton HS 9A/9B/JV/V 6:00/7:30/6:00/7:30
Dec. 1-3 Thurs-Sat Kangaroo Klassic WHS 9A/9B/JV/V TBA
Dec. 6th Tuesday WF Rider WHS 9A/JV/V 4:30/4:30/6:00
Dec. 8-10 Thurs-Sat Decatur Invitational Decatur HS 9A/JV/V TBA
Dec. 15th Thursday Abilene Cooper Cooper HS 9A/9B/JV/V 6:00/7:30/6:00/7:30
Dec. 20th Tuesday Keller Fossil Ridge* WHS 9A/9B/JV/V 6:00/4:30/4:30/7:30
Dec. 27-29 Tues-Thur Kennedale Tournament Kennedale HS 9A/JV TBA
Dec. 27-28 Tues-Wed Aledo Tournament Aledo HS V TBA
Girls Basketball:
Nov. 29 Tuesday Arlington Martin AMHS V/JV/9A 6:00/7:30/7:30
Dec. 1-3 Th-Sat Brewer Holiday Varsity Tourney Brewer HS V TBA
Dec. 1-3 Th-Sat Mineral Wells JV/Freshman Tny MWHS JV/9A TBA
Dec. 7 Wednesday Neil Gliddon (Australia) WHS V 5:00
Dec. 9 Friday Wichita Falls Hirschi WFHHS 9A/JV/V 4/5:15/6:30
Dec. 13 Tuesday Haltom* WHS 9A/JV/V 4:30/4:30/6:00
Dec. 16 Friday Keller Central* WHS 9A/JV/V 4:30/4:30/6:00
Dec. 20 Tuesday Keller Fossil Ridge* WHS JV/V/9A 4:30/6:00/7:30
Dec 27-29 Tues-Th Lady Roo SW Autogroup Classic WHS V TBA
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