1. RED RIBBON WEEK
OCTOBER 23-31, 2010

2. October is Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention
Red Ribbon Week
“United We
Stand For A
Safe and Drug
Free Land”
October is Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention
Month

3. HISTORY
This October marks the 25th anniversary of Red Ribbon Week. In 1985
Federal Drug Enforcement Agent, Enrique Camarena was killed by drug
traffickers. In honor of his memory and his battle against illegal drugs,
friends, neighbors, and parents began to wear red badges of satin. Parents
formed coalitions that embraced Camarena’s belief that one person can
make a difference. The coalitions adopted the symbol of the red ribbon
as their commitment to the creation of a drug free America. Congress
officially proclaimed the first National Red Ribbon Week, October
the 23rd through the 31st in The Red Ribbon has now become a
symbol for the drug free movement.

4. Monday October 25 Pledge Day in Advisory
Red Ribbon Pledge:
I pledge to remain
Tobacco, Alcohol,
Drug and
Violence free
by making
Healthy Choices!!
SIGN A PLEDGE CARD DURING ADVISORY
Pledge
Day in
Advisory
RED RIBBONS and PLEDGE CARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ADVISORY AND STAFF

5. WEAR SOMETHING RED DAY!”
TUESDAY October 26
WAR ON
DRUGS
Day!
WEAR SOMETHING RED DAY!”
STUDENT COUNCIL WILL DISTRIBUTE MIP PENCILS TO ALL STUDENTS

6. WEDNESDAY October 27 Activity Day!
“Being Safe & Drug Free
comes in
CANS”
I Can-You Can-We Can
Bring can goods for families for Thanksgiving!
The advisory class which collects the most can goods, receives an ice cream party..
SLMS PALS WILL PICK UP CANS FROM ADVISORIES

7. THURSDAY October 28 Recognition Day & Reach Out Day!
“Beating The
War on Drugs & Violence”
Shake someone’s hand today and make a positive comment

8. WEAR YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS JERSEY OR SPIRIT SHIRT!
Friday October 29
Sports
Day
“Team Up
Against Drugs
& Violence”
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS JERSEY OR SPIRIT SHIRT!