Operation Snowflake is an ongoing program based on the belief that every child has the ability to make positive, healthy decisions about their lives if they are given up to date factual information and allowed to develop the skills that are necessary to help them understand themselves and the world around them.

 

Through the presentation of accurate information about the causes and consequences of drug use, young people can know the truth about these chemicals. Scare tactics aren’t necessary because the facts are scary enough. Information alone, however, is not enough. The development of skills in the areas of problem solving, decision-making, communication, assertiveness, and positive self-concept is an essential component to preventing the use of drugs. In addition, alternative ways to feel good, to have fun, and to cope with life’s problems are important to know.

 

On April 16th & April 17th  Gary D. Jewel Middle School will be hosting its 10th Annual Operation Snowflake. Workshops that will be presented to the participants are: Anger Management, Teen Talk, Gang Awareness and Drugs/Alcohol.  Download the form here.

 

The event will be a lock-in, meaning that the program will begin on April 16th at 5:00 pm and continue until April 17th at 2:00 pm, no one will be allowed to leave the facility until the conclusion of the event on April 17th. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, snacks during the event and breakfast/lunch catered. Cost of each participant is $20.00. 

 

For more information about Operation Snowflake,

contact Officer John E. Ithal, Jewel Middle School

Resource Officer, at 301-5333 or e-mail

johnithal@yahoo.com. 

Operation Snowflake 2010 brochure available here.