Red Ribbon Week is October 28- November 1
Greetings, Forestdale Families!
Forestdale Elementary will be taking part in a week-long national celebration of Red Ribbon Week from October 28 to November 1 with a spirit week (see below).
The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to remind students to maintain a healthy lifestyle by refraining from drugs or participating in other harmful activities. During this week, spend some time to talk about the benefits of living a healthy life that is free from alcohol and drugs.
Red Ribbon Week started in 1985 as a means of honoring D.E.A. Agent Enrique Camarena, who lost his life in the line of duty; the week was designed to create an awareness concerning the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
Today, Red Ribbon Week has grown into a national observation – a time for schools and communities across the nation to come together in the fight against drugs. The national theme this year is “Send a Message. Stay Drug Free."
At Forestdale, we will focus on the many aspects of health and safety. You can take advantage of this time to open a dialogue at home and discuss issues like peer pressure and making the right choices for a healthy future!
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week: “Send a Message. Stay Drug Free”
• 10/28 – “Sock it to Drugs” – wear mismatched or crazy socks
• 10/29 – “Team Up Against Drugs" – wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey
• 10/30 – “Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs” – Twin Day
• 10/31 – “We are RED-y to be Drug Free” - wear all red (please note: students are not to wear costumes to school)
• 11/1 – “Our School Chooses to be Drug Free” – school spirit day-wear your spirit wear or wear green
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