October 24 - 28, 2016 - Red
Ribbon Week Theme: United, We Take A Stand!
The week of October 24-28 is
Red Ribbon Week! This is a week
dedicated to celebrating a healthy lifestyle free from substances that can be
harmful. There will
be a theme each day and activities
throughout the week on making healthy choices.
A red bracelet will be given out to wear all week.
Students and staff are
encouraged to participate in the theme each day:
(Remind students not to wear clothing that
obstructs learning – including P.E.)
Monday – “Band Together to
Stay Healthy” – Wear your red ribbon wristband.
Tuesday – “Put Your Best Foot
Forward” – Put on mixed up shoes or socks.
Wednesday – “Old Town Texans
Show Pride” in Making Positive Choices – Wear
Red, White, and Blue.
Thursday
– “Hats On to being Healthy” – Find your wild & wacky hat to wear all day.
Friday – “Be on the Winning
Team with Healthy Choices” – Wear your favorite
sports team shirt.
Write an Essay on
“Taking a stand takes courage
- 3rd– 5th: write a short essay about a time when they decided to take a stand.
There
will be a red box in the library where students can turn in their essay. Students who turn in their essay by Friday
Oct. 28th will receive a small “thank you” prize.
