My Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation

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My Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation

• By Colleen Jele

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Mom, Im so excited for my D.A.R.E. Graduation!
I heard after the ceremony, we all get juice and
cookies!
Its ok, not a lot of parents are coming.
I know your school invited parents to come, but I
cant. I have to pick up your brother from
preschool.
The bus should be coming soon. Ill see you
later, Mom.
Have a great day, Colleen!
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STOP
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Colleen, how do you pronounce your last name?
Well that was strange. Why does he need to know
that?
Congratulations
I hope they have Hawaiian Punch!
I wonder what it is. Oh, hey, Colleen! Do you
know what the surprise is?
I dont know, but we should go into the gym now.
I heard theres a surprise from our DARE officer,
Officer Steigmeier
Ok, thank you.
Welcome to Woodland
D.A.R.E. Graduates!
Its Jele. Say it like Daily, but with a J.
Hi, Colleen.
Hello, Officer Steigmeier!
No, I have no idea.
Home of the
Screaming Eagles
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Congratulations!
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Good morning DARE graduates and parents! I am
proud to send off these great 5th graders knowing
that they will never do drugs. At the end of our
program, every student had to write an essay
saying why he or she will not do drugs.
There was one essay in particular which impressed
me very much. That essay was written by
Colleen Jele! Will you please come up here and
tell us all how you will stay drug free?
D.A.R.E.
To Be
Drug Free
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Oh my gosh! Thats me!
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Colleen, will you please tell us how you plan to
stay drug free?
D.A.R.E.
To Be
Drug Free
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I plan on staying drug free by making friends
with only people who are drug free. I will also
remember to say No to peer pressure.
By knowing the negative effects of drugs, I know
to stay away from them.
D.A.R.E.
To Be
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Colleen, you did a great job. Thank you!
Youre welcome.
D.A.R.E.
To Be
Drug Free
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Your teacher called me this morning and I just
had to come and see! I let your brother go home
with a friend.
Thanks, Mom. I love you.
Colleen, I am so proud of you!
Mom, you came!
I love you too, Colleen.
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The End