Kilgore Primary School
October Counselor Newsletter
Red Ribbon Week 2019
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. Its never too early to start talking to your children about drugs!
Go to http://redribbon.org to take the Red Ribbon Pledge!
KPS Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 29th: Rock Out Drugs! Dress like a rock star
Wednesday, October 30th: Stand Against Drugs! Wear camouflage
Thursday, October 31st: Grow Without Drugs! Dress like a farmer
Friday, November 1st: No Bones About It! Bulldogs Don’t Do Drugs! Wear Bulldog t-shirt
October Core Essential- Courage
SAY IT
Being brave enough to do what you should, even when you’re afraid
KNOW IT
Ask a kid...
• Think about times that you have been afraid. Who have you talked to about it? Did you talk with your parents or a teacher, or a friend? What advice did they give you?
• Has there ever been a time that you can think of that you were extremely brave? Discuss this example and how you were able to have courage.
Ask a grown up...
• What does it mean to have courage? • When you were young was it difficult to be brave?
• Share examples of times when you were a child and now as an adult when you have had to have courage. Discuss examples across multiple settings: home, school, church, work, sports, etc.
SEE IT
The cowardly lion character from The Wizard of Oz is a great representation of someone who initially is afraid but becomes very courageous. Even though the lion believes that he lacks courage, he consistently proves to himself and those around him that he is brave. He hunts for food even when he is afraid. He cuts down trees and he jumps the yellow brick road, all things that require an immense amount of courage and bravery.
BE IT
Identify things with your family that make you feel afraid. Write these things down. Next, seek opportunities this month to work on being brave. For example, if you are afraid of public speaking, volunteer in your class to present a project or give a speech. It takes courage to handle difficult or hard situations, and we all need practice to do the right thing even when we’re afraid.