Red Ribbon Week 2010
October 25th-29th
This October will mark the anniversary of Red Ribbon Week. In 1985, drug traffickers in Mexico killed Federal drug enforcement agent Enrique Camarena. In response to his death, angered parents across the country began wearing Red Ribbons to symbolize their commitment toward the creation of a drug free America. Congress officially proclaimed the first National Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, 1988. The Red Ribbon has now become a symbol for the drug free movement.
Our students will be recognizing Red Ribbon Week with a week of lessons presented by the counselors on drug prevention and special spirit days and activities. We will have a special assembly. Morning announcements will also deliver a message about healthy choices.
The following schedule gives you an idea of what we will be doing throughout the week.
Monday the 25th- Wear RED Day and Pledge to Be Drug Free
-Students can show their support of Red Ribbon Week by wearing red on this day. Students will be signing pledges in their classes to live to be drug-free and pencils will be passed out in homerooms. Classes will place their signed pledge and red ribbon outside their classroom door.
Pencils- “I pledge to be drug free.”
Tuesday the 27th “Drugs and I Don’t Mix”. “ I CAN be free.”
-Students can show that they choose to be drug free by wearing mismatched or crazy socks or clothes. Students bring in a can for community outreach and receive a sticker throughout the week.
Wednesday the 27th- “Team Up Against Drugs” Day
-Students can show their support by wearing a shirt or jersey that represents their favorite sports team.
Thursday the 28th- “We’re Too Bright to do Drugs”
-Students can look bright by wearing bright clothes and sunglasses.
Friday the 29th- Wear School Spirit Shirts and “Give Drugs the Slip”
-Students wear slippers with their school spirit shirt.
