Tom Cruise Comes to CMS

I was shocked to read that Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools had signed on with Foundation for a Drug Free World for a new drug education curriculum.  The Foundation for a Drug Free World is a non-profit arm of the Church of Scientology.  It is not conspiracy theory, or salacious news grabbing tactics.  It is fact.  

This is not a “let’s bash CMS” blog entry.  I live here, I plan to have children here – I’m for building CMS up, not tearing it down.  Which is exactly why I hope they reconsider their partnership with this organization. 

I won’t comment or pass judgment on Scientology in specific.  But I will say that it should be alarming to the school system – and its parents – that an organization that goes to great lengths to conceal its origin, and therefore its agenda, is going to be a channel of information to children. 

CMS – please reconsider implementing a drug prevention program funded and run by a religious organization that is consumed with recruiting and surrounded with flaming red flags.  Especially when there are so many other good programs to choose from. 

Tacos to Save Sports

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina is partnering with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Middle School sports program and the M2 Foundation for their inaugural Cinco de Mayo Taco Smash. 

On Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 12pm-3pm at the corner of Trade and Tryon St. in Uptown Charlotte, The Taco Smash will feature local celebrities and city officials competing in a taco eating competition to help raise funds. On hand will also be the mascots from the local colleges and sports teams as well as cheerleaders from the Bobcats and the Charlotte checkers. With an expected crowd of over 500 people, The WFNZ “Bustin’ Loose with Frank and Moose” show and other local media outlets will air live coverage of the event from the plaza.    

The CMS Middle School Sports Program was saved this year thru donations from various businesses and yet we face the reality of the sports program being cut again for the 2011/2012 school year.  Sports play an invaluable role in the lives of middle school children by helping build character, encourage physical fitness and motivate them to do well in school to meet the sports participation requirements.

The M2 Foundation was started in 1999 by retired NFL wide receiver, Mushin (Moose) Mohammad to enhance the educational, physical, and spiritual development of children. The M2 Foundation is committed to motivating youths to overcome barriers through planned sessions and workshops, with a goal to help young people improve educational achievements and develop confidence for becoming healthy, productive adults.

For those in Charlotte, please come out and support these organizations!