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Last month, schools across our county joined others across the country to celebrate
Kick Butts Day. This national event empowers young people to stand out, speak up, and seize control against Big Tobacco.
Thanks to everyone who participated!
Check out some of this year's sTUPEndous tobacco prevention activities in the 2017 Contra Costa Kick Butts Day slideshow!
Thanks,
Emily Justice
TUPE Manager
Contra Costa County Office of Education
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TUPE Monthly Themes
April: Tobacco Hurts the Earth!
- The Impact of Tobacco on the Environment (PDF)
- Cigarette Butts are Toxic to the Environment (Infographic)
- Person on the Street Reactions - Tobacco's Impact on the Environment (Video)
Click here to view all the 2016-17 monthly themes and v
isit our TUPE page to find even more monthly theme resources.
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Know the Risks: The Facts About
E-Cigarettes Virtual Field Trip
E-cigarettes are not the most commonly used
tobacco product among youth, but do teens know the real risks they take when using them? Join
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
as Discovery Education and the CDC examine the science behind e-cigarettes and the impact they can have on teens' health and well-being.
Tuesday, April 25; 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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Training:
Adolescent Brain & Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD)
Description: Consider this a "greatest hits" of in
formation and resources about adolescent brain development, substance use, and addiction. Numerous speakers will cover the topics of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and prescription drugs/heroin. 
Intended Audience:
Teachers and other school staff, community-based organization staff who provide school-based programs.
When: Thursday, April 27; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where:
Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill
Registration:
$50; Fee waived for Contra Costa TUPE consortium sites (with promotional code)
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CourAGE Youth Health Coalition
Accepting 2017-18 Member Applications
All Contra Costa County students who will be in grades 8-12 during the 2017-18 are eligible to apply.
The CourAGE Youth Health Coalition is a youth-centered and -directed group that plays a leadership role in addressing health-related issues. Past project topics include: tobacco, alcohol, and other drug prevention; PSA contests; youth events; etc.
Application Information
Membership Application
Applications are due by Friday, May 26.
For more information, please contact
Derrick Kirk.
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Upcoming Webinars & Workshops
Teen Depression Webinar - May 3, 2017, 3 PM EST
What parents need to know. Learn how to identify depression in teens and intervene with effective communication techniques, while also addressing special areas of concern: self-injury, bullying, suicide, and live-streaming social media.
This webinar is being hosted by Families for Depression Awareness, a national nonprofit organization.
For more information, flyer, and registration: Event Page
Parent/Teen Alcohol & Other Drug and Anger Workshops (ongoing) Mt. Diablo Unified offers free workshops for parents and teens on the topics of alcohol and other drugs and teen anger. The workshops are informative and interactive, and support family communication skills. Both workshops are offered on Saturdays and open to the public. Click on a link below for more information.
Alcohol & Other Drug Workshop
Flyer
Teen Anger Workshop
Flyer
For more information, please contact
Dee Perkins-Jones.
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Thank You
We hope you enjoyed this month's
Health & Wellness Matters e-newsletter! If you have suggestions for future articles or resources to share, contact
Emily Justice.
CCCOE Educational Services
Emily Justice, M.A., Manager, Tobacco Use Prevention Education
Pamela Comfort, Ed.D.,
Deputy Superintendent
Pam Tyson, Ph.D., Director, Educational Services
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| Upcoming Meetings |
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Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) Network
Wednesday, April 26,
10 am - 12 pm, CCCOE
TUPE Collaborative Meeting | Friday, May 5, 10 am - 12 pm, CCCOE
Questions about an upcoming meeting? Contact Emily for more information.
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| Useful Resources |
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*NEW*
All Kids Are Our Kids: Post-Election
Toolkit
for Educators (Contra Costa County Office of Education)
*NEW* The Flavor Trap: How Tobacco Companies Are Luring Kids with Candy-Flavored E-Cigarettes and Cigars (Report from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids)
Information, Upcoming Trainings, & Resources
Surgeon General's Report on E-cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults & Website
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| Fast Facts & Articles |
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April 2017 Fast Facts- Tobacco Hurts the Earth!
34% of the litter collected in California is cigarette butts.
Cigarette butts are NOT biodegradable and cigarette butts leach toxic chemicals into the environment.
It is estimated that
one tree is consumed for every 300 cigarettes produced - that's one tree for every 15 packs of cigarettes.
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Articles:
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Reminds Californians that State Law Protects Transgender Students' Rights
Survey Shows Kids Pelted with Tobacco, Alcohol Ads
Using Synthetic Marijuana Puts Teens at Risk of Injury or Violent Behavior
Poor, Minority Neighborhoods Have More Tobacco-Selling Shops Per Capita
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