by Coach Valerie Jackson
The 2010 Red Ribbon Week was a great success! Our teachers, students and staff did an awesome job of participating in theme week.

In October, many school children across the United States participate in National Red Ribbon Week activities. The red ribbon is the symbol of an anti-drug effort, begun in 1985 in memory of Enrique Camarena, a government agent who lost his life in the fight against drugs.

Statistics show that children with high self esteem are less likely to get involved with drugs or other risky behavior than those with low self esteem. It’s important that each child realize how special and unique he or she is. Children need to know it is okay to say “NO” to potentially destructive behavior and “YES” to healthy choices. Experts say it’s best to introduce drug prevention techniques when children are at their most impressionable age and before they consider experimenting with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

During Red Ribbon Week October 25 -29, students, teachers and staff members wear red ribbons to show dangerous effects of drugs and why it’s important to choose healthy alternatives. On Monday, red ribbons were distributed and students were encouraged to wear them all week. The teachers and students did an excellent job participating in theme week. On Monday, the teachers, students and staff members were encouraged to get decked out in as much red as possible. Tuesday was “Put a cap on drugs” – The students will wear a crazy hat on this day. Wednesday was “Sock it to drugs”- Students wear their craziest socks. Thursday was “Give drugs the Boot”- Students wore boots or unique shoes, and on Friday was “Stay in the Game”- Students wore their favorite team jersey or t-shirt on this day.

Thank you to all that participated and continue a Drug Free lifestyle.