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!
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