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 Red Ribbon Week
October 20th - 24th
Dear Peters Canyon Elementary Parents and Caregivers,
During one week in October, schools & communities across the country unite
to take a visible stand against drugs and to promote drug-free choices and
healthy lifestyles. The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug
traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1995. The
Red Ribbon has become a symbol of the need to reduce the demand of
drugs and the commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. It has become the annual catalyst to a yearlong campaign that promotes intolerance for the use of illegal drugs and illegal use of legal drugs in our
schools and work places. We want our scholars to learn the importance of healthy choices and drug
use prevention, which includes not only avoiding the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, but also
being more vigilant about what we eat, how much we exercise and engaging in other positive behaviors
that contribute to our wellness.
During Red Ribbon Week 2014, PCE Scholars will participate in activities designed to emphasize
the importance of living healthy lives. Red Ribbon Week activities this year will include decorating our
school with red ribbons and banners, wearing red numbered wristbands, each student decorating a hand
cutout with a “healthy choice” message, and an exciting “Slam Dunk ~ Drugs are Junk” Basketball game
during recess with PCE scholars and Tustin Firefighters. Please see the complete list of activities on the other
side of this letter. Principal Carreras will select 6 wristband numbers each day and the wearers of those
wristbands will receive a treat bag with special prizes.
An exciting new addition to Red Ribbon Week this year is the “Nice Slice” award from zpizza. As part of
National Bullying Prevention month in October, teachers will be recognizing students who are
demonstrating kindness toward others with the “Nice Slice” award. Students can earn this award by helping
their classmates, showing respect, including others, and standing up for their peers. The award can be
redeemed at zpizza restaurants for a free slice of pizza.
Red Ribbon Week is a great time to talk with your children regarding what they have learned about
making healthy choices. It is also a good opportunity to further discuss your personal philosophies
regarding health, nutrition, exercise, peer pressure and the dangers associated with alcohol, tobacco, and drug
abuse. As caregivers, you have the ability to encourage children to make healthy choices; from the food they
eat to how they choose to spend their free time.
Together we can help all of our PCE scholars grow up Safe, Healthy & Successful!
From your PCE Red Ribbon Week Committee,
Eva Douglass, Lyndy Stone-Walsh, and Camilla Kellogg
Wear your red wristband to numerous local businesses (such as Boomers, Bowers Museum, Costume Castle, Ocean
Institute, OC Parks, Santa Ana Zoo, and Subway) for special deals until October 26, 2014.
For a complete list of participating OC businesses, see www.duila.org
Attention Peters Canyon Scholars & Parents
Red Ribbon Week Celebration is October 20-24, 2014
Theme: “Love Yourself. Be Drug Free”
Red Ribbon Week ~ Daily Activities
Monday, October 20th
Tuesday, October 21st
Wednesday, October 22nd
“Put a STOP to drugs”
“Follow your DREAMS and
don’t do drugs”
“Don’t let drugs
FRY YOUR BRAIN”
Come to school wearing as
much RED as possible.
~Wear your red wristband!
Eat a Healthy Snack
Did you know that fruit with a
lot of vitamin C, like oranges,
can help your cuts heal faster?
Parents
Go to
www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov
for fact sheets and resources for
preventing underage drinking.
It is never too early to talk with
your children about alcohol. Come to school wearing
pajamas (must be school
appropriate).
Crazy Hair Day!
Come to school with a
wild hairstyle.
~Wear your red wristband! ~Wear your red wristband! Get Some Exercise
Did you know exercise boosts
your immune system and can
keep you from getting a cold?
Slam Dunk Drugs are Junk!
Basketball Game
during recess with
Tustin Firefighters
Thursday, October 23rd
Friday, October 24th
“Don’t let drugs turn you
INSIDE OUT”
“SOCK it to drugs”
Come to school wearing
your shirt inside out.
~Wear your red wristband! Be Kind & Show Respect
Did you know that more than
half of bullying situations
stop when a peer intervenes
on behalf of the student being
bullied?
Parents
Parents
Parents
Go to www.myhealthoc.org
for fact sheets and resources for
healthy eating.
Go to www.tobaccofreekids.org
for fact sheets and resources for
tobacco use prevention.
Talk to your kids early and often
about the dangers of tobacco use.
Go to www.myhealthoc.org
for fact sheets and resources on
physical activity.
Take a walk or play tag with
your children. Make a list of healthy snack
ideas with your children. Come to school wearing
crazy socks.
~Wear your red wristband! Get Some Exercise
Did you know that the heart
is the strongest muscle in the
body? Get it pumping today!
Parents
Plan a Family Game Night for
tonight.
Turn off the tube, shut down the
computer -- and have a blast! Parents: You are encouraged to actively participate in Red Ribbon Week!
Dress in RED, go to the daily websites for fact sheets and discussion-starters, tie a red ribbon on a tree after school, plan healthy meals with your kids…
and most importantly, use this opportunity to talk to your children about the importance of maintaining a HEALTHY lifestyle!