Newsletter: Relay for Life in Shelton, students hear anti-bullying message

Sign at Relay for Life at Shelton Riverwalk

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice features my coverage of the start of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Saturday afternoon at the Shelton Riverwalk. 
It also features a stunt cyclist team's visit to Bungay and Chatfield-LoPresti Schools in Seymour.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

BMX bike stunt team visits Seymour fourth and fifth graders

Photo by Rob Dyer

Jay Dalton flies over School Resource Officer Brian Friedlander, Chatfield-LoPresti Elementary School Principal Dave Olechna, and teacher Dave Fleming in a recent demonstration at the school. 


SEYMOUR - Bungay Elementary School and Chatfield-LoPresti Elementary School 4th and 5th graders recently were visited by Dialed Action Sports Team, a professional action sports BMX bike stunt team based in New Jersey. 


Please stay tuned for more information in an upcoming issue of The Valley Voice newsletter. 

Seymour students learn life lessons from ex-wrestler

Former wrestling champ Marc Mero presents 'Champion of Choices' program recently at Seymour Middle School. /Submitted photo

SEYMOUR - Students at the middle and high schools recently learned valuable life lessons from former pro wrestling champion Marc Mero.

Mero poses with Seymour High School
students./Submitted photo

The program was coordinated by Rich Kearns, Director of Security, Seymour Public Schools. 

Kearns said in a press release: "Seymour Schools was able to bring this program to its students through the generosity of the Valley Community Foundation and the Seymour Culture and Arts Commission." 

Please click here for a story by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich about Mero's inspirational presentations.

Anti-bullying forum slated at Derby Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St will host the second annual Anti-Bullying Forum from 3-4:30 p.m. April 9.

The event is for ages 12-17.

Participants will increase their understanding of what bullying is, learn how to better deal with bully circumstances, and identify consequences associated with these confrontations.

Issues pertaining to social media bullying and school violence will also be addressed through interactive dialog and support materials in a relaxed environment.

The panel will include school administrators, police, and representatives from youth bureaus and other local agencies.

A light dinner will be provided.

Registration is requested. Call 203-736-1482.



This information is taken from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Derby Library slates April activities for teens

Games on Wednesdays 

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m. 

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in April as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available.

Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested. 

Chess club

The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in April from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. Registration is requested. 

Anti-Bullying Forum

The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to our second Annual Anti-Bullying Forum, from 3-4:30 p.m. April 9. 

Participants will increase their understanding of what bullying is, how to better deal with bully circumstances, and consequences associated with these confrontations. Issues pertaining to social media bullying and school violence will also be addressed by local professionals from Valley Youth Bureaus, and the Parent/Child Resource Center through interactive dialog and support materials in a friendly environment. Dinner will be provided and registration is requested. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, Young Adult/Reference Librarian, Derby Public Library.