On October 16th, eleven youth caregivers from Boca Middle School's Club Treasure experienced an educational and interactive dining event at the Bonefish Grill in Boca Raton. "I felt like a princess and was treated like royalty" stated Carla, who also enjoyed dining etiquette tips and
According to Jimmy Powell, Bonefish Grill's owner, "It was our privilege to share our dining experience with this very special group of students." Chef Peter added, "We especially enjoyed introducing the group to a new array of foods, including hearts of palm. When I told them they were eating part of a native Florida tree, they were shocked - but pleasantly surprised."

1. Write the number that best describes what you think
    about your future.
     1 - I can't imagine that I'll ever do anything important or
          really cool.
     3 - I expect that when I grow up I'll have an important
          job and cool hobbies.
     2 - I may grow up to do something important, but it's hard
          to imagine.

2. Count the number of adults you can think of (mom,
    dad, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, teacher,
    and so on) who have told you they think you might do
    something special when you grow up. Write that
    number on your paper.
      1   2   3   4+

3. Write the number that best describes how smart you
    feel.
     4 - Really smart                             3 - Average
     2 - A little below average               1 - Don't ask
    
  4. Write the number that best describes how
     independent you are.
     2 - I don't like doing things alone but will sometimes if no
          one else is around.
     3 - I like thinking up things to do on my own.
     1 - I only do things with friends, never alone.

5. Write down the number that best describes how hard
    a worker you are.
     1 - I don't like hard work and try not to.
     3 - I work very hard and stay with it, even when things
          are difficult.
     2 - I work pretty hard but sometimes give up when the
          work is too tough.

6. Write the number that best describes your friends.
     3 - Most of my friends are good students.
     2 - Some of my friends are good students and some are
          not.
     1 - Most of my friends are not good students.

What's Your Score?  Total your responses.
If you've been honest with yourself, you've probably answered some questions with 1s, or 2s and others with 3s or 4s. The 3s and 4s are your strengths and the 1s are your weaknesses. (The 2s are somewhere in the middle.) Add up all your scores. If the total is:

18 or above You have a bright future ahead. Your
    confidence will allow you to follow your dreams.
9-17 You may hit a few roadblocks on your way, but if you
    stay on the right track, you'll pull through.
8 or below Dare to dream, you just need to find the right
    direction. Sometimes change is the best option - like             
    changing your attitude, your activities and/or your friends.

The goal here isn't to have a perfect score. It's to believe in yourself and your ability to learn as you grow. Remember that you can learn from mistakes and that  mistakes present an opportunity for learning new ways to approach life.

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (after lung cancer). Breast cancer is about 100 times less common among men.

It is never too early to prevent breast cancer! There are many ways that you as a teen can start:

• Don't smoke: Girls who start smoking as teenagers are more likely to get breast cancer later as adults because breast tissue is most vulnerable to cancer-causing chemicals right after puberty. This is when cells are growing rapidly. (Teen Smokers Risk Breast Cancer)
• Exercise: Exercise in childhood and early teen years lowers body fat and hormone levels. This delays menarche (the first period), which reduces the lifetime risk for breast cancer. (Breast Health by Ann McTieran)
• Limit junk food: Studies show that a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in unhealthy fats reduces the risk of cancer. (Disease-Proof Your Child: Feeding Kids Right)