Red Ribbon Week October 17-21, 2011 

"Show Good Character by Being Drug Free"

“Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life and pay tribute to DEA Special Agent Enriqué “Kiki” Camarena.” (US Drug Enforcement Administration)

Schedule of Events

• Monday: Red ribbons will be passed out in the classroom.

• Tuesday: Show good citizenship by writing a letter to the military. 

• Wednesday: Wear red and run for a red ribbon token.
•  Thursday:  Pledge to be drug free.
•  Friday:  Every grade level will wear a color of the six Pillars of Character.

PreK, PEPP & K: Purple               3rd Grade: Green   

1st Grade: Yellow                     4th Grade: Blue  

2nd Grade: Orange                   5th Grade: Red

For parents

• read more about the history of Red Ribbon week
• Suggestions on how to talk with your child in age appropriate language and content about drug prevention
• Please take a moment to speak with your child about the dangers of drug abuse and give him/her options instead; such as sports, volunteering in the community and a whole host of other healthy choices.

For students

It is almost here!!  This is your chance to make the choice to stay DRUG-FREE!  Make a pact with your friends to say NO to drugs!  Choose to participate in fun, healthy activities instead.  Talk to your parents and learn the consequences of using drugs and ask questions if you have them.