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During the month of April
many of the fifth grade classes were visited by
several Unionville High School students who were
members of a group called TATU.
Teens
Against
Tobacco
Use
is a program where high school students
volunteer their time and get to be a teacher by
helping kids younger than them learn about the
dangers of tobacco use.
The program was developed
by the American Cancer Society, American Lung
Association and the American Heart Association.
The students receive informational training
regarding tobacco issues and develop their own
presentations. They work in groups of 2, 3 or 4.
The teenagers gain experience as peer educators.
The fifth grade students were very receptive to
the hands on learning experience and enjoyed
their role models coming to talk to them. The
presentations utilized many examples and
demonstrations of how using tobacco can
interfere with having a healthy productive life.
Hillendale students and staff members would like
to sincerely thank Sarah Dillow, Rosie Moran,
Tori Marini, Kyle Evans, and Amanda Connor for
their excellent presentations.
Also, a big thank you to
Mrs. Brenda Korban, Ms. Linda Brodeur-Cangi and
Mrs. Teresa Dolan for organizing this worthwhile
event.
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