October Special Ed: RED RIBBON WEEK
October 23-31, 2020
Proud Principal Mrs. Owens Rocks Red for Red Ribbon Week
WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK?
Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program.
Red Ribbon Week started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico.
After his death, people started wearing red ribbons to honor Kiki’s sacrifice. Today, millions of people celebrate Red Ribbon Week by wearing red ribbons, participating in community anti-drug events, and pledging to live drug-free lives. The first National Red Ribbon Week was created by the National Family Partnership in 1988. NFP continues to coordinate the campaign for families, schools and communities across the nation each year.
In many communities the celebration has turned into a variety of activities implemented throughout the month of October. These activities are meant to demonstrate the importance of making healthy and smart decisions throughout life so that your dreams and goals can be achieved.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO DURING RED RIBBON WEEK?
LEARN LEARN LEARN
- Learn about the destructive effects of drug misuse
- Educate your family and friends
- Take action-BE DRUG FREE!
ROCK YOUR RED ON OCTOBER 28, 2020
HASH TAG IT UP!!!!
#RedRibbonWeek2020
Drop these #'s on all social media postings!
PRIZE ALERT~ PRIZE ALERT~PRIZE ALERT
Participate in the Red Ribbon Week Trivia
THE RED RIBBON PLEDGE
“I pledge to stay in school and learn the things that I need to know.”
“I pledge to make the world a better place for kids like me to grow.”
“I pledge to keep my dreams alive and be all that I can be.”
“I pledge to help others and to keep myself drug free.”
RESOURCES~ RESOURCES~ RESOURCES
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INTERNET RESOURCES
If you would like more information on substance abuse prevention, local/national statistics, or the Red Ribbon Week campaign, please review the following online resources:
National Family Partnership
Operation Prevention
Natural High Drug Prevention Program
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
NIDA for Teens
Prince William County Community Services
Prince William County Prescription Drug Take Back Day Information www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/police/Pages/nr090320.aspx
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia ABC
www.abc.virginia.gov/education
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention