October 2022
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
WE will celebrate Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 24th. Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Red Ribbon week started after the death of a drug enforcement agent in 1985. After his death, people started wearing red ribbons to honor his 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. WE encourage you to discuss the importance of a drug free life and making responsible choices with your children. Different theme days are planned during Red Ribbon Week.
Monday, October 24 - School closed for Diwali
Tuesday, October 25 - Living Drug-Free is No Sweat - Wear your sweats or workout clothes to show you are committed to making healthy choices for your body.
Wednesday, October 26 - Wear Red Day - Wear red to show your Red Ribbon Week spirit.
Thursday, October 27 - Put a Cap on Drugs Day - Wear your favorite hat or a crazy hat to show you have your “thinking caps” on to make responsible choices.
Friday, October 28 - Dreaming of a Drug-Free Future - Wear your pajamas to show you are committed to being drug-free.
Some other fun activities you may choose to do are:
Tie red ribbons around the trees in your yard
Plant red tulip bulbs in your garden to plant a promise for a drug-free future
Schedule time for family dinners - Did you know that kids who eat dinner with their families are less likely to use drugs and alcohol?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
Email: epark@chclc.org
Website: www.knight.chclc.org
Location: 140 Old Carriage Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: 856-428-0830
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ark.knights.7
Twitter: @arkknights1
