Red Ribbon Week 2014
Benson Elementary School: October 27-31
Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. At BES, we collaboratively support our students in making safe, smart choices in their academic, social/personal, and future-minded development.
The Red Ribbon Pledge:
Enjoy this video which explains the reason why Red Ribbon Week was established and what we can do to make smart choices for ourselves and for those we love....including OURSELVES!
Red Ribbon Week
Benson Elementary School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 27: Dress in RED; we choose to be drug free today and everyday; See our signed Pledge Banner in the front hall. Thank you to Mrs. Wright for helping us create our banner and red ribbons!!
Tuesday, October 28: Dress for SUCCESS day; wear your professional business attire.
Wednesday, October 29: Dress demonstrating your STRENGTHS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, and INTERESTS -- "Love Yourself; Be Drug Free!"
Thursday, October 30: Show PRIDE in your FUTURE: wear your favorite college, university, or military shirt
Friday, October 31: Dress up like your dream CAREER
According to Red Ribbon.com:
"Children of parents who talk with 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 with their parents."
Teach your child to love himself/herself through daily opportunities...
"Mindfully counting your blessings is like watering seeds in your heart."
--John Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.