RED RIBBON WEEK 2019-2020
October 21st – 25th, 2019 @ MAIN STREET & KINDERGARTEN
“In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America. In 1988, NFP sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration” (redribbon.org).
We want to bring the anti-drug message to our students by making them aware of common drugs and likely situations where they will be pressured/exposed to drugs & alcohol. We also want our students prepared w/ strategies to avoid unsafe and unhealthy decisions and habits.
The Theme was “I am my OWN Decisions” & this connected the October Character Trait Focus: OWNERSHIP. The message reinforced that we make our own decisions & these decisions define us. We must own our mistakes & learn from them.
Students were encouraged to participate in anti-drug theme w/ a message. This message was reinforced in the classroom & daily announcements.
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DATE: | Monday, October 21st | Tuesday, October 22nd | Wednesday, October 23rd | Thursday, October 24th | Friday, October 25th |
| THEME:
“I am my OWN DECISIONS” |
OWN / LOVE Yourself |
OWN Your FREEDOM |
Own Your TEAM |
OWN Your CHOICES |
OWN Your School PRIDE |
| PARTICIPATION: |
WEAR RED |
AMERICA PRIDE
WEAR RED, WHITE & BLUE | CLASS COLORS
K – BLUE 1ST – GREEN 2ND – ORANGE 3RD - BLACK | SPORTS / HOBBY
- DRESS FOR FAVORITE SPORT OR HOBBY |
WEAR PURPLE / RAM PRIDE |
We did not have a raffle w/ prizes & rewards (extrinsic). We are just bringing the anti-drug message into the spotlight & encouraging/empowering our students to make good choices and be aware.
We want the participation to be just a “norm” as part of the culture w/ increased excitement; participation for sake of being part of something bigger (Pride & Tradition)
Local Shelbyville Police Officer, Lou Maxedon, addressed Main Street & Kindergarten Student-Leaders regarding “ownership” w/ Red Ribbon Week (RRW) Focus. Officer Maxedon is a Shelbyville alumni, veteran, former teacher & community member. He discussed making choices as our own even when it is hard & strategies for situations we are not comfortable w/ & know are wrong. Great message! Thank you, Officer Maxedon.