OPERATION SNOWFLURRY

Operation Snowflurry is a one-day Snow program for fourth and fifth grade students. Our goal at Snowflurry is to help 4th and 5th grade students from many different schools meet new friends, learn information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, encourage them to continue to choose to be drug free, and provide them with some of the skills and ideas they might need to be able to say “no.” Snowflurry is based on the tenet that accurate, reliable information leads to positive, responsible decision-making. The program delivers information about alcohol and other drugs, communication skills, decision-making and problem solving skills and a support system within a peer group setting.

The format of Snowflurry involves large group presentations followed by small group discussions and activities. We’ve had all kinds of different speakers at Snowflurry, and all of them have been chosen because of their ability to connect with elementary school students while delivering a positive message about making good choices.

At Snowflurry, Snowball (high school) and Snowflake (junior high) teen staff are paired with adult staff. Together they plan and facilitate small groups during this event. Snowflurries are being held three to four times a year.

Our staff are trained to be able to help students meet new people, to help them feel comfortable in their small groups, and to be able to play games or have discussions that teach them about making good choices.

If You Want To:

• Get a sign-up sheet for the events for Indian Prairie School District #204
• Get a Map to the events (Coming Soon!)
• See a Schedule for the Day
• Parents - looking for discussion ideas for conversations you can have with your children about Snowflurry?
• Every December we recruit high school staff members to have them co-facilitate the small discussion groups at Snowflurry. You must have attended one Snowball event and be alcohol, tobacco, and other drug free to apply.  If you are interested in applying, please download the staff application, fill it out, and contact Shari Johnson at NCO to arrange an interview time.”