1. Citronelle High School Parent Newsletter November 2013 1.Be absolutely clear with your kids that you don't want them using drugs. Don't leave room for interpretation. And talk often about the dangers of drug and alcohol use -- more than once or twice a year. 2.Be a better listener. Ask and encourage questions. Ask for your child's input about family decisions. Showing your willingness to listen will make your child feel more comfortable about opening up to you. 3.Give honest answers. Don't make up what you don't know. If asked whether you've ever taken drugs, let them know what's important: that you don't want them using drugs. 4. Use TV reports, anti-drug commercials, news or school discussions about drugs to help you introduce the subject in a natural, unforced way. 5. Don't react in a way that will cut off further discussion. If your child says things that challenge or shock you, turn them into a calm discussion of why he or she thinks people use drugs, and whether they're worth the risk. 6. Role play with your child and practice ways to refuse drugs in different situations. Acknowledge how tough these moments can be. Tips on Talking With Your Teenager about Drugs Beginning Nov. 1, all Mobile County Public Schools students will be able to eat a free breakfast. Alabama’s largest school system has just been approved for a federal program known as Universal Free Breakfast, which means any student – not just those who financially qualify for the free meals – can get a healthy, hot breakfast upon arriving to school. The school system will be reimbursed either the entire cost of the breakfast, or a portion of the cost, based on each student's family's financial situation. Mobile County Public Schools is the only district in Alabama to have all its schools meet the Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge by serving nutritious meals and emphasizing more physical activities Mobile County schools to offer free breakfasts for all students Reminder: We will be closed on November 11 for Veteran’s Day, and 27 – 29 for Thanksgiving

2. November HIV Fact According to the center for disease control and prevention the estimated number of people with HIV/AIRDS in the us is about 1,185,000 with about 255 of them unaware of their infection. The estimated number of new cases of HIV is 42,000 each year. Citronelle Student News Scholarship applications are available for students in the guidance information area. Monthly scholarships are posted for students seeking additional on line scholarships November Holidays November 11 – Veterans Day November 27 – 29 Thanksgiving Mrs. Robinson’s Internship students will take the CNA test on November 21 st. HOSA and American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive on November 15 th. Please donate! JROTC will participate in the first ever City of Citronelle Veterans Day Parade, November 11, 2013 at 9 AM. The First Year JROTC cadets will participate in the first drill competition of the year; location, Mobile County Fairgrounds, 6 November, 2013. 2013/2014 Homecoming Court Senior Maids were Kimber Bryan, Cole Campbell, Meagan Fleetwood, Haley Newton, and Tiffany Pryor. Junior Maids were Michaela Pierce, Falan Hopkins, Alisha Lambert, and Kyleigh Reed. Abigail Weaver represented the Sophomore class. Freshman maids were Savannah Jordan and Tori Jones. Ashley Herring was selected as Team Sweetheart and Cole Campbell was elected Homecoming Queen. Congratulations to all of these young ladies. Congratulations to William Byrd for being chosen to represent Citronelle High School as the Red Ribbon Winner.. His service project will be educating all 9 th graders about the negative effects of prescription drugs. In addition, he will be doing a book drive. Please encourage your students to donate books Oct. 27 through Nov. 1. Congratulations to Peyton Lee, Lorin Byrd, Leeanna Martin and Madeline Howard for making the school interview for Azalea Trail. They will be able to attend county interviews for a chance to become a Mobile Azalea Trail Maid. The alternate is Hope Turner. We are proud of all of our young ladies who tried out. Great job ladies! Congratulations to the Citronelle High School Marching Band for receiving superior ratings at the Deep South Marching Festival on October 26. The band received superiors in the categories of drum major, color guard, percussion and band for an overall rating of superiors. Good Job!! Ms. Steele and the Band SoftBall Tryouts Will be held Nov 19-21 from 3:15-5:30 @ the field Students must have an updated physical on file We would like to welcome Mr. Keith Sellers to CHS. He is teaching manufacturing. Mr. Sellers attended West Point High School. He is a former world power lifting champion. He graduated WSCC in 1990 and in 2004 wish a AAS in MTT. His hobbies include music, guitar and writing poetry. Mr. Sellers also supports the Alabama Crimson Tide.