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Red Ribbon Week
October 20, 2018
10/22-10/26 is Mabry's Red Ribbon Week. It is your child's pledge to make healthy choices and say no to drugs! Get excited because we have some awesome activities.
- Monday wear red, white, and blue to show that you are a drug free citizen. Sign the drug free pledge and receive a spirit stick!
- Tuesday put a lid on drugs by wearing your favorite hat.
- Wednesday let's team up against drugs by wearing your favorite team jersey.
- Thursday wear red to show your support in leading a drug free life.
- Friday sock it to drugs and wear mismatched or crazy socks.
Red Ribbon Week is a drug prevention campaign that started in 1985 after a kidnapping and murder of a DEA agent by the name of Enrique Camarena. People began wearing red ribbons to support and pledge to lead drug free lives in honor of the sacrifices that Enrique made for his country. Check out the links below for more information and ways to be involved the family in Red Ribbon Week
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/get-involved/five-facts-about-red-ribbon-week
Mabry Minute 10/14/18
October 15, 2018
Bully Prevention Week
October 14, 2018
It's not cool to be cruel! Mabry has chosen this week, October 15-19, as Bullying Prevention Week at our school. The goal is for all students to understand and apply the "The 3 R's of Bullying: Recognize, Refuse and Report."
Recognize: Know what bullying is, and what it is not. Bullying is repeated, targeted behavior over time, done on purpose, where there is an imbalance of power. Bullying is not a one-time conflict or a disagreement. It's important to know the difference.
Refuse: Stand tall and in a firm voice, tell the person to STOP. When you refuse bullying, you are rejecting or saying no to bullying behavior. Stand up for others. Be an UPSTANDER, not a BYSTANDER!
Report: Speak up and tell a trusted adult. Do not keep bullying a secret. It's everyone's responsibility to report bullying when it is happening.
You can explore more about bullying prevention with your children through this website. See also the district's policy on bully and harassment prevention and reporting.
Before school Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, have your child stop by the front of the school to sign the anti-bully pledge and receive a sticker! Each pledge signed will become a part of a unity chain we hang in the cafeteria. Let's show each other what kindness is and that we will not tolerate bullying!
Middle School Magnet Info
October 13, 2018
5th grade parents: Are you thinking about the possibility of a Middle Magnet School for your student? The application window opens October 26th. Read the information below for more details.
- Applications open October 26 at noon
- This window closes at 11:59 PM on December 31
- It is NOT first-come/first-serve--families can wait a few days after the app opening to apply
- Middle Magnet themes range from IB to STEM to Arts to Medical to College Prep
- Families can apply to UP TO 3 programs--IF they receive an offer they will receive only ONE offer
For more information on individual schools and their programs, families can go here.
The Hillsborough Choice Expo will be on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 3-7pm at the Florida State Fairgrounds (Free entrance and parking)
Additional Exploration Nights:
Tuesday, November 13, from 5:30-7:30pm at Jefferson High School
Thursday, December 6, from 5:30-7:30pm at Tampa Bay Tech High School
Mabry Minute 10/7/18
October 8, 2018
Student Council's Soctober
October 6, 2018
This month, student council and Mabry will be participating in Socktober!
What is Socktober? It is a month long event where you can help donate various items to help students in Hillsborough County (grades K through 12). It doesn't have to be just socks. You can donate:
* Socks
* Underwear
* Soap
* Shampoo/Conditioner
* Antibacterial Ointment/Bandaids
* Brushes/Combs
* Feminine Hygiene products
* Deodorant
* Baby wipes
* Other Toiletries
Bring your donations to your student council rep. For more information, please contact Jessica Strauss.
