The Irvington Middle School Positive Impact Club participated in an event last week to spread messages of prevention to the Irvington community.
The club advisor, Jennifer Traditi (IMS Student Assistance Counselor), accompanied nine students on an awareness campaign with two local pizzerias- Nick’s Pizza on Main St. and Capri Pizza in Tarrytown. The activity involved the students placing stickers on over 650 pizza boxes with each sticker promoting a message to Irvington parents about keeping their children safe, healthy, and free from alcohol & other drugs.
This event was sponsored and supported by the iASK-CAB and the Irvington Recreation Department. This was an excellent example of collaboration between the Irvington schools, local business, students, parents, & the Irvington community as a whole.
Research shows that preteens & teens are less likely to drink alcohol or use drugs if they clearly know their parents disapprove. Talk to your children soon & often about the dangers of underage alcohol use & drug use.