Health and Safety Day

Save the Date!

Message from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition has compiled information for parents regarding the release of 13 Reasons Why Season 2. Please use the following link to view this information as well as resources: 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Information for Parents.

Homewood Health and Safety Day

The inaugural Homewood Health & Safety Day at Homewood's Central Park is coming up on Saturday, June 11th! This event will feature the Homewood Fire and Police departments, Jefferson County EMA, American Red Cross, and our very own Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition, among many others. If you've got questions, they will have the answers. For more information on the event, please use the following link: Homewood Health and Safety Day Flyer. 

For any additional questions, please contact Alissa Brock at 205-332-6715 or alissa.thurmond@homewoodal.org. 

Message from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

Parents have the power to influence their teenagers in a way that prevents underage drinking and the unfortunate consequences it can cause. Please use the following link to read more about this topic as well as to view a video containing facts and information surrounding underage drinking and what parents can do to make a difference. This information has been provided by the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition: Underage Drinking.

Message from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

Summer can be a risky time for students. Please use the following link to read more about this topic. This information has been provided by the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition: Tips for a Safe Summer.

Announcement from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

ALL IN Mountain Brook has kindly extended an invitation for Homewood parents to attend an upcoming program addressing current trends in the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes among our youth. This is an excellent opportunity to Be Informed! For more information, please use the following link: Tobacco, E-Cigs, and Our Youth Flyer.

Program for Girls

Please use the link below for information on an upcoming event sponsored by GirlSpring. The topic is "Bullying: How to Deal." The event is free, but registration is required.

"Bullying: How to Deal"

9th Grade Course Selection

Parents ~ if your child(ren) are in Mrs. Flinkow's Social Studies class, please be looking for the following items to come home today: a purple course selection guide (abbreviated), a white course selection form that your child filled out in class today, and a bright blue flyer regarding Parent Night @ HHS Monday night at 6p. If your child (ren) are in Mr. Whitehead or Mrs. Maddox's Social Studies class, please look for these items to come home on Friday.

Upcoming Course Selection Parent Meetings at HMS and HHS

We have several parent meetings coming up over the next week regarding course selection for the 2016-17 school year. Flyers for each are linked below!

Rising 6th Grade Course Selection Parent Meeting Flyer 

Rising 7th & 8th Grade Course Selection Parent Meeting Flyer

Rising 9th Grade Parent Meeting Flyer

Social Media for Parents ~ January 14th

ALL IN MOUNTAIN BROOK is pleased to present SafeSmartSocial.com <http://safesmartsocial.com/> founder and national speaker, Josh Ochs, who will address social media safety and our youth. Topics include how social media can be used by our young people in positive and healthy ways such as impressing colleges and future employers. 

What: A social media safety talk detailing the latest apps and digital tools available to youth.

Who: Parents of our students, youth ministers, and others adults who work with teenagers.

Why: To help parents start a dialog with their kids about being smart on social media.

When: January 14th, 6:30p-8:00p

Where: Mountain Brook Baptist Church (3631 Montevallo Road South, Birmingham, AL, 35213)

Cost: Free! Sponsored by ALL IN MOUNTAIN BROOK


For more information or to register, please use the following link: Social Media for Parents.

Message from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Homewood High School PTO will be hosting Dr. Shannon Murphy at their October 13th meeting. Dr. Murphy will be providing a frank look at marijuana use: facts vs. fiction, use among teens, recreations vs. medical use, and the physiological impact of marijuana use. For more information, please follow the link below.

Marijuana: Hashing Out Fact from Fiction with Dr. Shannon Murphy

Message from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Strengthening Families Program is offered to Homewood families FREE of charge by IMPACT Counseling. It is a family skills training program designed to increase resilience and reduce risk factors for substance abuse, depression, violence and aggression, delinquency, and school failure. 

For more information, click here: Strengthening Families Program.

Announcement from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The webinar will focus on 4 main topics:  Difference between cannabis based medicines and the “medical” marijuana industry  Strategies of the marijuana and tobacco industries  Difference between decriminalization and legalization/commercialization  Impact of marijuana commercialization in Colorado and lessons learned Date and Time:     Wednesday, September 16th                              12:00 noon Location:              Homewood City Schools Board of Education Office                               (450 Dale Avenue, Homewood)

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Message from Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

Marijuana: Hashing Out Fact from Fiction Dr. Shannon Murphy Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Tyson Hall 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM   Join Help the Hills and Dr. Shannon Murphy for a frank look at marijuana use: facts vs. fiction, use among teens, recreations vs. medical use, and the physiological impact of marijuana use.

Summer Camp Search

This is a great resource for potential summer activities for your child/ren!
http://birminghamparent.com/camp/

Summer Reading Programs

Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs are being offered this summer in Hoover and Birmingham for children and adults though the University of Alabama's Continuing Studies Program. Flyers are available in the main office. For more information or to register for any of these programs, please call 1.800.903.0162.

Parenting the Teen Driver Presentation on February 26th

Dr. Dale Wisely will be presenting "Parenting the Teen Driver" at the Homewood Public Library on February 26th, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, click here: Parenting the Teen Driver. This presentation is being sponsored by The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition.

Helpful Websites for College Student Aid

Below are several websites with information on college student aid and financial aid resources. 

Paying for College

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education has a great list of financial aid resources to help pay for college.

Student Aid Decisions

SayStudent.com is a guide for making smart college student aid decisions.

Federal Government Student Aid

StudentAid.ed.gov is a Student Aid website sponsored by the Federal Government. It contains information about paying for college, college admission, selecting the right school for you and much more.

Student Aid Forgiveness Through Public Service

StudentAid.ed.gov shows how students can have their aid forgiven through public service.

Cost Calculator

Scholarship.com's Cost Calculator helps you figure out the cost of college.

Alabama Career Information Network

The Alabama Career Information Network is a valuable resource and tool. This site includes information regarding career planning, financial aid, options after high school, and resources specifically designed for parents, students, and educators. Please take a moment to check out the website and let us know if you have any questions!

Home Page: http://alcareerinfo.org/index.html

Parent Corner: http://www.alcareerinfo.org/start/parents.html

Student Corner: http://www.alcareerinfo.org/start/students.html