Positive Addiction Week - May 6 to May 10, 2024

St. Charles Positive Addiction Program is the school’s year-long focus on drug and alcohol prevention.  We are proud to say this will be our 41st year!

The Positive Addiction Program originated at St. Charles in 1983, by retired teachers Mary Brinkman and Diana Ireland.  They received a copyright for their program and it was recognized at the White House by former first lady, Nancy Reagan.

The theme for the program was drawn from psychiatrist William Glasser’s theory of Positive Addiction.  Dr. Glasser promotes the idea that wholesome addictions can be developed at a young age as opposed to negative addiction like drugs and alcohol.

Workshops are held for the junior high students focusing on self-image, relationships with others; as well as positive alternatives such as tennis, golf and dance.

Please see the schedule below for the events we currently have scheduled for Positive Addiction Week.  We hope to see you at these wonderful events and on Friday at the starting line!

Monday, May 6

1:00-1:45 p.m. Grades 4 & 5 K-9 Unit with Officer Patton presentation in school cafeteria.

1 to 2:00 p.m. Grades 6, 7 & 8 to St. Gerard for “Teen Truth” presented by 

Morgan Hannaleck - Parents invited to attend and encouraged to sign up to help drive

students to and from St. Gerard.

Tuesday, May 7

9:30-10:30 Grades K-5 “Imagine the Possibilities: The Power of Inspiration & Imagination for Kids” presented by Melvin Adams in school gym

10:30-11:30 Grades 6-8 “Dare to Be Great: Achieve Great Things In Challenging Circumstances” presented by Melvin Adams in school gym

1 to 2:35 p.m. Student Workshops held for Grades 7 & 8

1 to 2 p.m. Fun Run (weather permitting) Grades 1-4 - Parents invited to cheer on or join the runners as they jog a loop between the church and school.  Students will enjoy a popsicle after the run.

2 to 2:15 p.m. Awards ceremony in gym for Fun Run joggers - Parents invited to attend.

2:15 to 2:40 p.m. Dance Party in gym for Grades K-3.

Wednesday, May 8

8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Student Career Workshops at St. Gerard - Grade 6 only.  Parents encouraged to sign up to help drive students to and from St. Gerard (parents may also stay to help chaperon but are not required to).

8:30 to 2:35 p.m. Student Workshops at St. Charles for all St. Charles, St. Gerard and St. Rose students in Grades 7 & 8  (Lunch scheduled from 11:50-12:55)

Thursday, May 9

8:45-9:15 Grades 4 & 5 Lima Public Library Summer Reading Program Presentation in cafe

9:25-9:55 PK & K Lima Public Library Summer Reading Program Presentation in cafe

10:05-10:35 Grades 1-3 Lima Public Library Summer Reading Program Presentation in cafe

Friday, May 10 - RACE DAY - Parents please join us!  If you could volunteer to be a road guard at one of the many crossings, we would love to have you.  Please contact Mrs. Keating at keatingc@sccslima.org or 419-222-2536 ext. 1084 for an assignment.  

7:30 a.m. Hot Air Balloon lift off (weather permitting) in the playground.  

9 to 10 a.m. All School Liturgy for St. Charles, St. Gerard, St. Rose and LCC students.  

10:05 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Chad Duncan- “Upshift with Chad” in the St. Charles gym for grades 5-12.

11 a.m. Race Prep

11:30 a.m. 5K begins - Grades 6-8, high school, and adults only.  Due to insurance restrictions:  No other students permitted to run, no bikes, rollerblades or dogs.

11:35 a.m. 1 mile runners begin - Grade 5, older students with doctor’s notes and adults. Due to insurance restrictions:  No other students permitted to run, no bikes, rollerblades or dogs.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.  Kewpee lunch for students, faculty and staff provided by the Shutt family.

2:15 - 2:30 p.m.  St. Charles awards ceremony in the gym.  Grades 5-8. Parents invited to attend.