Doc says “Just Say No To Drugs”

[williamjackson]

Doc says “Just Say No To Drugs”

Andrew Robinson Elementary recently celebrated “Just Say No To Drugs” (Red Ribbon Week)
with the excitement of a Jacksonville Jaguars or Jacksonville Giants game.  Starting off the
“Just Say No” week activities was a visit by Dr. Donnie Horner, Education Commissioner for
Mayor Alvin Brown. This being his third visit to the Home of the Rockets.

A Doc In The Schoolhouse
“Doc” as he is happy to be called brought excitement and exuberance to the primary grade students
(Pre-K to 2nd) during the “Just Say No To Drugs” assembly. The partnership between local government
and education can be a powerful collaboration that can positively affect the educational direction of students.

Partnerships can contribute to community buy in to supporting schools and building moral in
teachers. The term, “it takes a village to raise leaders” can be applied to the works that community
partnerships can create such as the Mayor Alvin Brown's office and local schools.

There is more to influencing youth to stay away from drugs than chanting or singing. Role modeling,
high expectations, continuous education and students understanding that adults really care about
their health and well being are key components. Students follow examples of adults and their actions
are louder than words statement has a meaning that goes further than can be imagined.

The students of Andrew Robinson gained wisdom from the teaching of Dr. Horner, other guest
speakers and the classroom activities during the week.

It takes continuous and consistent education, the rewards of the “Just Say No” campaign are our
children to keep them drug free and staying drug free. What other better works and rewards can
we give our children than education and the skills to stay away from drugs and alcohol?

A big “Thank you” to Dr. Horner and others that contributed to keeping our students knowledgeable
and empowered to say “NO” to drugs and alcohol and yes to education.

To view the excitement of our special guest, Dr. Donnie Horner access:
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For pictures:
http://photobucket.com/justsaynotodrugs
For video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4jqM87cag
William Jackson
Andrew Robinson Elementary
Jacksonw@duvalschools.org
Andrew Robinson Elementary
www.duvalschools.org/are