8th Grade Health
The 8th grade health classes are learning about the effects of tobacco, marijuana and alcohol. Lessons and objectives are to
- help students understand the dangers of drug use
- value reasons to say no and resist peer pressure, and
- analyze and deconstruct peer, family, community influence along with advertising messages that bombard our society.
 Middle School is often a time when many children may feel pressure to use tobacco, alcohol and marijuana, and some begin experimenting with these drugs. Sharing your desire for your child to be drug free and not experiment with any kind of drug is an invaluable conversation. For more information on current drug information and trends visit
teens.drugabuse.gov/parents.
According to Manhasset High School's 2017 Bach Harrison Prevention Needs Assessment Survey, while only 2.2% of 8th grade students self report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, this number dramatically increases to 46.6% by 10th grade [
2017 Bach Harrison Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Results (2017BHPNA)]
.
The 2017 increase overrides the steady decreases students had self reported in 10th grade since 2009. Manhasset CASA strongly encourages parents to continue talking with your children throughout high school about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use. Research shows that people who start drinking before the age of 15 are 4 times more likely to meet the criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives
10th Grade Health
The 10th grade health classes are currently learning about the many ways depression can manifest itself. Depression is an increasing concern during adolescence. A study of national trends in depression among adolescents and young adults published in the journal
Pediatrics (11.14.16) found that the prevalence of teens who reported a major depressive episode increased by 37% since 2005.
Students are researching several different types of depressions such as
Postpartum Depression
,
Seasonal Affective Disorder
and
Dysthymia
and creating presentations to educate their classmates.
While Manhasset's students had shown steady declines in depressive symptoms from 2009 to 2015 along with steady increases in protective factors (factors that protect teens from substance misuse), 22.4% of 8th grade students, 29.3% of 10th grade students and 22.6% of 12th grade students felt depressed or sad MOST days (even if they felt okay sometimes) during the past year
(
2017BHPNA
).
For more information about childhood depression, click here for the American Academy of Pediatrics article, Childhood Depression: What Parents Can Do to Help.
Thank you to Manhasset Secondary School Health Teachers Jasmine Ostrom (Grade 8) and Lauren Sadeh (Grade 10) for your dedication to reinforce the school-home connection!
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Manhasset Public Schools continues to provide a safe and secure pre-prom and prom experience for our teens. Teen safety must also continue AFTER the prom is over as many Manhasset teens head off to "after parties" to continue their celebration.
Parents should be aware that 41.6% of Manhasset 12th grade students self report binge drinking or consuming 5 or more drinks in a row in the past two weeks. Even more troubling is of the teens who report underage drinking, 65% of them drink alcohol in someone else's home with
the other
parent's permission (2017BHPNA).
Earlier this month, several teens
were
reported
being hospitalized during an underage drinking party in Long Beach, NY, and a 19 year old was charged with violating Long Beach's
Social Host Law.
In Nassau County,
it is unlawful to allow the consumption of alcohol by any minor
. W
e urge
parents to learn more about the health risks associated with underage and binge drinking as social hosting puts our teens and young adults in danger.
According to the clinical report Binge Drinking in the
American Academy of Pediatrics Journal (Pediatrics September 2015, VOLUME 136 / ISSUE 3)
, a
dolescents who binge drink are more likely to exhibit poor judgment and engage in drunk driving, riding in the car with an impaired driver, and other risky behavior. Teen alcohol
use is also associated with the leading causes of death and serious injury at this age (motor vehicle accidents, homicides, and suicides). The AAP report also notes that among youth who drink,
the proportion who drink heavily is higher than among adult drinkers, b
inge drinking can be associated with early sexual activity and higher rates of teen pregnancy, and a
third of all fatal auto crashes involving alcohol happen among 15- to 20-year-olds.
In addition to these life-threatening consequences, the AAP cites recent studies indicating how alcohol use during this period of adolescent growth may interrupt key processes of brain development, possibly leading to cognitive impairment and an elevated risk of developing a chronic alcohol use disorder.
Please continue keeping our teens safe AFTER prom and prevent underage and binge drinking throughout adolescence.
Their health and future is a collective responsibility and they depend on us to ensure their safety!
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PATV will also air this program in CASA's Prevention through Connection series slots on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. on channels 20 (Optimum) and 37 (Verizon Fios). It will also air Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. (EDT) through April 11, 2017 and stream at patv.org/livestream.
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Parents, caregivers and residents are invited to Manhasset CASA's final Power of Parenting Presentation,
Stress and Screens: How to Thrive Not Just Survive
at the Manhasset Public Library on Thursday, April 6th at 7:30 p.m. The program, featuring best selling NY Times author, Edward Hallowell, M.D., will provide groundbreaking advice
about how parents can deal with today's 24/7 techno world.
Edward Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, leading authority in the field of ADHD and co-author of the best-seller, Driven to Distraction. He has been frequently featured on Oprah, 60 Minutes, 20/20, PBS, the BCC, CNN, Dateline, Good Morning America, the Today Show, Dr. Phil, NPR, as well as in Newsweek and the New York Times any many local news programs.
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Friday Night Flag Football with Fundamental Sports
Spring season is here and registration is available for both girls and boys from ages 9-18. The program meets on Friday nights at Manhasset Valley Park or Harbor Links Field Number 4 in Port Washington. For more information about registration,
click here
or go to fundamental-sports.com or email info@fundamentalsports.com or call (516) 900-2FUN.
Teen Volunteers Needed at Manhasset Public Library
Manhasset Public Library Community Room
Teen Volunteers Grades 8 and up
are needed to assist with STEM Storytime. Volunteers will assist with set up/clean up and help children with STEM related experiments and activities.
1.5 community service hours will be awarded.
 Stay Tuned for Paddle at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club!
Manhasset CASA recently hosted an 8th grade Paddle night that was sold out! We plan to host additional paddle nights in the coming months! If you are interested in spearheading a particular Friday night, please email CASA at
casa_org@manhassetschools.org to coordinate!
Special thanks to The Women's Club of Flower Hill for sponsoring our refreshments!
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CASA Executive Director, Jen DeSena & SCA Executive President, Lisa Grygiel, join Young Kim from The Flower Shop to raise funds to help kids make healthy decisions.
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Two Plandome Road merchants are teaming up with Manhasset CASA and the Manhasset SCA to help us help our kids make healthy decisions!
If you are shopping for a corsage or boutonniere for the Senior Prom, this Saturday, April 1st, The Flower Shop, Inc. at 61 Plandome Road will donate 20% of your purchase to CASA and the SCA.
Please mention this offer when you place your order at 516-869-0098.
If you're planning hair or make-up services on Senior Prom Day, Blow Beauty Bars at 397 Plandome Road
will donate 20% of the service price to CASA and the SCA.
Please call 516-365-1111 to schedule your appointment and please mention this offer.
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HEALTH LIVING FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, April 25th at 11:30 a.m. at local Manhasset Home!
Join friends and residents for Manhasset CASA's spring fundraiser and celebrate healthy living and cooking on
Tuesday, April 25th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Arda Hartunian's home 21 Middle Drive, Plandome.
Nancy Ferraris, Manhasset Nutritionist & Parent
will demonstrate how healthy living recipes & cooking can be easy, fast & fun!
Come and sample a wide array of healthy, easy-to-prepare snacks and meals for use any time of the day or night! Learn how small changes can impact the quality of your family's life, make healthy eating easy and fun AND increase your energy and enthusiasm for cooking again. Bring your appetite and your questions - and get ready to enjoy warm hospitality, relaxed conversation with neighbors and friends and a fun introduction to a new way of thinking about food!
Tickets are $40.00/person
.
Click here to complete our registration flyer
which can be mailed with your check to Manhasset CASA, Inc., PO Box 392, Manhasset, NY 11030. We will have fabulous raffle prizes too (4 tickets for $10; 10 tickets for $20)! Tickets and raffles will also be sold day of event.
For more information, please call Arda Haratunian at (516) 627- 0235.
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Free Family Education Series at Seafield
Open to all Residents
Seafield Center's Family Education Series continues for residents who are impacted by addiction. The free family program provides information regarding various aspects of addiction, treatment, therapy and codependency and enabling behaviors.
Click here for their flyer.
Thursday, March 30th, at 7:15 p.m.
Alcohol/Drug Addiction/Recovery Process and its impact on the family
Facilitated by Merrit Hartblay, MSW, CASAC
Wednesday, April 12th, at 7:15 p.m.
Family Support Group Session
Facilitated by Merrit Hartblay, MSW, CASAC
Wednesday, April 26th, at 7:15 p.m.
Alcohol/Drug Addiction/Recovery Process and its impact on the family
Facilitated by Merrit Hartblay, MSW, CASAC
Wednesday, May 10th, at 7:15 p.m.
Family Support Group Session
Facilitated by Merrit Hartblay, MSW, CASAC
All residents are invited to attend the series held at 585 Plandome Road, Manhasset.
For more information, Meagan Segal, LCSW, Clinical Director at (516) 812-9944 extension 1705.
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