Kids Vaping At School
Parents talk to your child about the dangers of vaping.
Note from Ms. Stewart
We need your help in talking to your child about the use of e-cigarettes and the potential health risk involved with using e-cigarettes.Students who are caught using either of these products at school will be disciplined per the district guidelines for use of nicotine/marijuana at school. We will also connect them with Ms. Piek, Ryan Prevention Intervention Specialist, for further education.
Below you will find information about e-cigarettes and places you can go to get further information.
Thank you,
Heather
What are E-cigarettes?
Are They Safe?
- The solution in e-cigarette devices and vapor contains harmful chemicals like antifreeze (made from one of two chemicals: propylene glycol or ethylene glycol), diethylene glycol, and carcinogens like nitrosamines which can cause cancer.
- The nicotine in e-cigarettes is addictive and can harm brain development.
In some cases, e-cigarette devices have exploded, causing burns or fires.
Secondhand smoke/vapor from e-cigarettes is harmful to growing lungs.
Long-term health effects on users and bystanders are still unknown.
E-cigarettes can be used to smoke or "vape" marijuana, herbs, waxes, and oils.
E-cigarettes are the most commonly-used tobacco product among teens. In 2018, over 20% of high school students reported having used e-cigarettes in the last 30 days.
E-cigarettes contain a liquid solution that is usually flavored. Flavors, which are appealing to children, often are things like peach schnapps, java jolt, piƱa colada, peppermint, bubble gum, or chocolate.
Youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes in the future.
Children are exposed to e-cigarette advertising in the media, and in magazines and billboards.Although it is illegal for e-cigarettes to be sold to youth under age 18, they can be ordered online.
Resources for Parents
About Us
Petra Timmons, Assistant Principal x13511
Bruce Merritt, 7th Counselor x13526
Natalie Luther, 8th Counselor x13525
Ann Piek, Prevention Intervention Specialist x13530
Ginny Redmond, Social Services Manager x13518
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/ryan
Location: 1450 Cowles Street, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: 907-452-4751
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