RED RIBBON WEEK

October 27th-31st

Motto:

"Ask me, see me, be me. I am drug free!

This week is Red Ribbon Week at the kids school, and there are lots of great things going on.

Monday: They were gave bracelets to wear all week.

Tuesday: Class posters will be judged, and one prize per grade will be handed out.

Wednesday: Students are going to sign the "I pledge to be Drug Free" certificates.

Thursday: Pencils for the students will be handed out.

Friday: Halloween Celebrations

For those of you that do not know the Red Ribbon Week, here is a little insight.

In 1985, agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was kidnapped while working undercover in Mexico. After he and his pilot were found murdered, citizens in his home town of Calexico, CA donned red ribbons in his honor. The red ribbon became their symbol for prevention in order to reduce the demand of illegal drugs. Congressman Duncan Hunter abd teacher David Dhillon launched "Camarena Clubs" in CA high schools and in 1985, club members presented a proclamation to Nancy Reagan. The following year, parent/teacher organizations in CA, IL, and Virginia wore red ribbons during late October. In 1988, the first National Red Ribbon Week was proclaimed by the U.S. Congress and chaired by Nancy Reagan.