Did you hear about the new video Beyonce has out? It's all about moving your body and making healthy choices! Check out Let's Move for more information on how to get up and have fun!
Now watch this video and dance along!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Saying NO to gangs!
A Portland man named John Canda is helping to keep kids safe and gangs off the streets by urging parents and the community to start paying attention! Being in a gang leads to nothing but bad things - like getting arrested, getting hooked on drugs or even getting killed.
Portland gang outreach worker urges parents, community leaders to stop gang violence
According to The Oregonian article linked above, "Gang violence response team officers have been called to crime scenes 27 times this year, compared to 20 by the end of April 2010. Last year, the team had 93 call outs for gang-related violence, up from 68 in 2009."
These numbers are really sad. This is why Kids on the Block is teaming up with Marysville Elementary School to educate students about bullying and gangs, and how to stay away from them. With our Prevention Program, we are helping kids become strong leaders instead of future gang members. Did you know that by age 8, bullies are six times more likely to be convicted of a crime by age 24*? By tackling these problems now with the right tools, we're helping to prevent violent and illegal behavior down the road.
Do you know what to do if someone recruits you into a gang? Read this flyer and share it with your parents to find out more:
http://www.co.washington.or.us/Juvenile/Gangs/upload/ParentsGuide-EN-2.pdf
*Kaiser Family Foundation
Portland gang outreach worker urges parents, community leaders to stop gang violence
According to The Oregonian article linked above, "Gang violence response team officers have been called to crime scenes 27 times this year, compared to 20 by the end of April 2010. Last year, the team had 93 call outs for gang-related violence, up from 68 in 2009."
These numbers are really sad. This is why Kids on the Block is teaming up with Marysville Elementary School to educate students about bullying and gangs, and how to stay away from them. With our Prevention Program, we are helping kids become strong leaders instead of future gang members. Did you know that by age 8, bullies are six times more likely to be convicted of a crime by age 24*? By tackling these problems now with the right tools, we're helping to prevent violent and illegal behavior down the road.
Do you know what to do if someone recruits you into a gang? Read this flyer and share it with your parents to find out more:
http://www.co.washington.or.us/Juvenile/Gangs/upload/ParentsGuide-EN-2.pdf
*Kaiser Family Foundation
Monday, April 25, 2011
Stop bullying!
We wanted to share these two videos that point out how bullying is NOT cool. If someone you know is being bullied, if you're being bullied or even if you're the bully, please report this to an adult. Keep reporting it until something is done. No one deserves to be bullied, ever.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Having fun at KidsFest NW!
Last weekend, Kids on the Block hung out at KidsFest NW and it was super fun! We rode around in go-carts, saw wild animals and listened to music! We also performed a few shows on making Healthy Choices and handed out stickers at our Impact NW booth. Here are some fun photos we wanted to share with you.
This is Brenda and Muffy, next to the information station.
This is Brenda and Muffy, next to the information station.
Here is Mike and his good pal Lynette, having a great time!
Here is Nam, handing out flyers and buttons!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Welcome!
Here, you'll find contact information to write letters to the kids, updates, resources and more! We're excited to keep in touch with everyone online - we hope you like it!
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