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LINDA HLPULA, PRINCIPAl,
725 WASHINGTON AVENL~E o, LAUREL, MONTANA 59044 · PHONE: (406) 628-6919 · FAX: (406) 628-3350
Dear Laurel Parents, Business Owners and Community Leaders:
Laurel Middle School is committed to providing a safe and drug free environment for our youth.
We sponsor and support tobacco, drag and alcohol aducagon throughout the year. Our Race
Against Drags (RAD) group has monthly activities that give students something fun and positive
to do for a couple of hours. We send students to Teens in Partnership camp in the summer to
develop leadership skills in teaching other students about the dangers of drugs. We have
numerous clubs and activities to enhanl:e students' interest and hobbies, as well as all of the
athletic and ~hool sponsored gro_ups, We also g _ar/~_ erj~ih_our Parent. Te, aclm~ Student ............
Association to provide six Friday Fun Nights thought the year.
Friday Fun Nights provide two hours where students have a safe, supportive and supervised
place to go and have fun. This is a great oppommlty for staff and parents to build important
relationships with the kids in a fun environment. Students can participate in a variety of activities
such as, physical games in the gym, board games, watch a movie, karaoke Dance Revolution,
Jeopardy or just "hang out" with their, friends. Weather permitting; students can gaze at the sky
thr. o. ugh the Art/Astronomy club's t&lescopes. Dinner is provided and all students are eligible for
prizes through a random drawing. With the new building and addition of the 5* grade students,
we are anticipating a great turnout at these popnlar events. Friday Fun Nights are free for all
Laurel Middle School students.
Our first Friday Fun Night is scheduled for October 12th from 5-7 p.m. All parents are
welcome to attend.
We have had generous support from the Laurel parents, businesses and community and are
appreciative of your past efforts in developing healthy drug free students. We are asking for your
continued help in promoting and providing a safe, supportive and positive environment for our
youth. If you are interested in assisting with any of the abo~e events, please call Para Warner,
-- Laurel Middle Se;h~-oTOo-uns~o~ a~t 628--3912 0r Bonai~-Fla~lin,-PTSA-~n_ ember at-628-88i~.
If you simply want to send in a donation, it can be dropped off or mailed to the Laurel Middle
School office at 725 Washln~oton Avenue. Please specify that it is for the Drug Free Fund.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the Friday Fun Nights and other C
throughout the year. Together we make a difference for our students!
Linda Filpula, Principal
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