INTERACT Needs You!  Over 100 students are signed up for InterAct, the most active volunteerism club at the school.  Why aren't you?  Join us for our first fundraiser to support new businesses in developing countries; it is a bowl-a-thon on October 4th.  Find us on Wednesdays after school in Mr. Chisnell's room 105.

From Diane Dovico of the RO Community Coalition: On behalf of the many Royal Oak residents and visitors seeking a smoke free environment, the Royal Oak Community Coalition extends our 
appreciation to our community’s smoke free restaurants - for a complete listing of this brochure please log onto the ROCC web site at www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us .

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2008-09 9th Grade Counselors:

• A-E Rosemary Tinetti (x1114)
• F-L Patrick Stemas (x1110)
• M-R Kathy Knapp (x1056)
• S-Z Bill Spurgeon (x1109)

2008-09 10th Grade Counselors:

• A-C Rosemary Tinetti (x1114)
• D-G Patrick Stemas (x1110)
• H-T Mary Brown (x1015)
• U-Z Bill Spurgeon (x1109)

2008-09 11th Grade Counselors:

• A-F Rosemary Tinetti (x1114)
• G-L Patrick Stemas (x1110)
• M-R Kathy Knapp (x1056)
• S-Z Bill Spurgeon (x1109)

2008-09 12th Grade Counselors:

• A-E Rosemary Tinetti (x1114)
• F-K Patrick Stemas (x1110)
• L-Q Kathy Knapp (x1056)
• R-Z Bill Spurgeon (x1109)

Social Workers:

• Phil McPeek (ext.)
• Mary Sutton (ext. 1134)

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May 7th, 2008 is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

The purpose of the National Day is to focus the attention of teens on the importance of avoiding teen pregnancy and other serious consequences of sex.

Teens 13 years and older take the Quiz at www.StayTEEN.org.

Parents and caregivers go to www.teenpregnancy.org.

See this PDF file about efforts here in our Royal Oak community.

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Student Services Center Web Portal

Royal Oak Youth Assistance (248) 546-8282

Oakland County Probate Court

  - Juvenile Info (248) 858-0112

  - Status Offenses (248) 858-0227

Common Ground Sanctuary

  - Crisis Hotline (248) 456-0909

The Teen 2 Teen Talkline (248-292-0194) is available from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday. This confidential resource is staffed by and for teens and parents of teens.

Runaway Shelter & Transitional Living

  - 10-17 year olds (248) 547-2260

  - 16-20 year olds (248) 399-9795

Haven

  - Domestic & Sexual Abuse Shelter & Services (248) 344-1284

  - 24 hr. Crisis Hotline (248) 334-1274

Royal Oak Police Department (248) 246-3500

Community Policing (248)246-3424

Please see important information about Your Child and the Law(pdf file).

National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Community Danger Alert - Methamphetamine - METH.

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The Challenge Day "Be The Change" club will meet on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays in the media center from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Come help create a more positive school environment.

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

The Royal Oak SADD Chapter (Students Against Destructive Decisions) meet every Thursday in the Media Center from 2:30 - 3. They are currently planning an evening for girls and their moms - it will focus on young women’s issues - dating, safety issues, body image, self-esteem and self-care. We have two therapists that will be facilitating the night. In addition, we will serve a pizza dinner and soft drinks prior to the evening. We are hoping for a few quest visitors too. More to come on this; it is being planned for late April or early May.

The SADD Chapter is also planning activities for the week of Prom that promote healthy and safe choices. We hope to facilitate a raffle for up-do's and nails etc ... a few weeks prior to the prom. Look for more to come on this!

Submitted by Kathy Knapp