Red Ribbon Week 23-31
2020 Theme: Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.
What is Red Ribbon Week?
It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 - 31st.
Why?
The Red Ribbon Campaign® was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG - FREE AMERICA.
Did You Know?
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.
Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started.
Dress Up Day Themes October 26-30:
Monday 26- Put a Cap on Drugs
Wear your favorite hat to school to let everyone know that you are helping put a cap on drugs.
Tuesday 27- Red From Head to Toe
Wear red in support of Red Ribbon Week and to show your dedication to being drug free.
Wednesday 28- Drugs are Wacky
Style your hair in a wacky fashion to show the world just how wacky drugs are.
Thursday 29- It’s Super to Be Drug Free
Wear superhero capes or clothes to school because being drug free is the super way to be.
Friday 30- Sporting the Drug Free Lifestyle
Wear your favorite sports team t-shirt to show your drug free look.
Red Ribbon Week Classroom Activity
3-5: Individual Poster Activity
Poster must include a picture and/or words of how students can help others stay healthy, make good choices, and be drug free. Ms. Bleeker will provide each student with a piece of paper. Individual posters are DUE Monday, October 26. They will be displayed in the school for all to see.
K-2: Red Ribbon Coloring Activity
Each student will be given a Red Ribbon coloring sheet provided by Ms. Bleeker. Red Ribbon must include pictures or words of how students can help others stay safe and healthy. Pictures are DUE Monday, October 26 and will be displayed around the school.