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FRANK C. MARTIN INTERNATIONAL K-8 CENTER EVENT TO RECOGNIZE On Monday, October 24, at 9 a.m. students, parents, teachers, and interested citizens will join Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center, located at 14250 Boggs Drive Red Ribbon Certified Schools, a program of Informed Families and the National Family Partnership, recognizes schools that improve academic performance by keeping kids drug and alcohol free, and engaging parents and the community. Martin K-8 Center is one of only 10 schools nationwide selected for this distinguished honor in 2011. “The Red Ribbon Certified Schools program provides a wonderful opportunity to honor schools that utilize the Red Ribbon Campaign and other effective prevention strategies year round to help kids grow up safe, healthy and drug-free,” said Peggy Sapp, President & CEO of Informed Families. “Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center does just that – and involves the entire community of students, parents, administrators and Miami citizens in the process. That is prevention at its best.” Martin K-8 Center invites the community to come together in support of educational excellence through prevention to celebrate their Red Ribbon certification. The event will conclude with Martin’s Principal Pamela F. Brown raising the Red Ribbon Certified Schools flag while reminding students about the importance of staying drug and alcohol-free. To be considered for Red Ribbon Certification, schools must utilize substance abuse prevention-related curriculum guided by best practices, work with parents as partners and engage in year-round Red Ribbon events. Schools selected for certification remain certified for a three-year period. The program was originally developed by Informed Families, The National Family Partnership and the Florida Center for Prevention Research at Florida State University and funded by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. To find out how your child’s school can be a Red Ribbon Certified School, contact Simone Brown Knight sbrown@informedfamilies.org at 305-856-4886 or visit www.RedRibbonSchools.org. # # # 011-JJS/190/VVL |
