Parents of Sixth Grade Students
Steve Luther Elementary School
4631 La Palma Avenue
La Palma, CA 90623
Dear Parents,
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Corporal Les Parsons of the La Palma Police Department’s Administrative Support Bureau. Starting on April 12, 2011 he will be visiting each of the sixth grade classes for eight weeks to introduce a new student safety education program called Police Interaction with Youth (PIY). PIY was designed by the Police Department as a decision making program to educate sixth graders about those laws that are relevant to their age (bicycle helmets, riding scooters, truancy, etc.) and provide them with the ability and motivation to make proper choices when faced with peer group pressure. PIY will also inform sixth grade students about playground and gang violence and provide the students with conflict resolution skills and general safety information. Corporal Parsons will discuss how to develop positive self esteem and the negative consequences associated with controlled substance and alcohol abuse.
La Palma Police Officers serve as positive role models for children and are obviously well versed on the subject matter to be taught. More over, relating to students in a classroom setting helps to develop a rapport that promotes positive attitudes towards the police and a greater respect for authority in general. Attached to this letter is a brief description of the courses being provided to the students.
I feel that schools, law enforcement and the community are important components of the partnership needed to help the PIY program achieve its goals. The other and most important component is the child’s parents and guardians involvement in the program. The Police Department looks forward to working with you and your child during the school year to discuss a variety of issues.
I also personally invite each parent to visit and observe any of the eight classroom sessions being provided to the students. If you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please contact Corporal Les Parsons at (714) 690-3385.
Sincerely,
Eric Nunez
Chief of Police
POLICE INTERACTION WITH YOUTH CURRICULUM
Legal and Illegal Drugs/ Drug Abuse
Peer Pressure and How to Handle It
Strategies for Dealing with Stress
Internet Safety
Gangs/ Bullying
Local Laws Relating to Youth
Bicycle Safety
Fire Safety