Readiness to Learn (RTL) and the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP) will host an all-parent meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd, addressing the important topic of “Safe School Relationships,” including bullying, internet safety, etc. The meeting will begin with a brief introduction in the school cafeteria at 5:30 p.m., after which there will be three break-out groups for parents to choose from. The groups are geared to parents of different age-groups, but any parent is welcome to attend any of the breakout sessions.

The sessions will include:

K-5th: Assertiveness and Bullying, facilitated by elementary school counselor and RTL Specialist Sandi Burt.

6th-8th: Cyber-bullying and Internet Safety, facilitated by computer applications teacher Paul Evans and Superintendent/HS Principal Barbara Kline.

9th-12th: Healthy Relationships, addressing issues such as friendships, couples, groups and “Just kidding–when is teasing harassment?” Facilitated by Laura Trevellyan, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services Youth Advocate, and Julie Pinardi, MS/HS RTL Family Support Specialist and Point Blank Club Advisor.

Childcare will be available to allow as many parents as possible to attend. For more information, contact Margie Doyle, RTL Coordinator, at 376-1566, Marta Nielson, OIPP Coordinator, at 376-1547, or any facilitator listed above.