The Middletown City School district is taking part in a countywide initiative to declare September 28th as Internet Safety Day. This is a direct partnership with the county prosecutor and commissioners who all share our interest in protecting kids and creating awareness on the subject of Internet threats against them. When it comes to Internet safety many children do not have the maturity level to make proper choices. This is why adult involvement is so critical at each age to assist in making proper decisions.

On Sunday, September 28th, we are asking you to help by sitting with your child at the computer to learn about their normal online activities. With this information we hope you will then engage in a positive discussion about Internet safety and touch on any concerns you may have.

Please understand that regardless of your own personal computer experience you can still make an impact on the safety of your child. To assist you in this worthwhile initiative please feel free to download the official Internet Safety Day 2008 Parent Guide that provides a crash course on the essential things you must know to ensure a productive experience. The guide can be accessed at www.FamilySafeComputers.org. Please feel free to share this outreach through all available contacts including friends, family, and co-workers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tammy Daniels, Director Thespian Troupe 918
Middletown High School
tdaniels@middletowncityschools.com

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TO TRICK OR TREAT "BECAUSE HUNGER IS A VERY SCARY THING"

Middletown High School's Thespian Troupe 918 are participating in the "Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat" program. Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat is a national community service program. International Thespian Society member schools collect canned and dry goods for local charities and food banks. Thespian troupes from across the state are participating in this year's program.

Theatre students from Middletown High School will be dressed in costumes to collect food donations during the local Trick or Treat activities on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. These donations will benefit The Salvation Army. This is Thespian Troupe 918's fourth year to be a part of this event.

Thousands of pounds of food will be collected in one night across the state, giving organizations the ability to help thousands of local people.

Contact:
Tammy Daniels, Director Thespian Troupe 918
Middletown High School
tdaniels@middletowncityschools.com