Red Ribbon Week

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Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Week Activities

West Vincent Elementary School

October 26-30, 2009


A big thank you to everyone who made our Red Ribbon drug prevention activities a success. To end our special week we would like to take a brief moment right now to have everyone pledge their commitment to making healthy and safe drug free choices. Repeat after me...

I pledge to lead a healthy lifestyle.

I will make safe choices for myself.

I elect to be Drug-Free!


Click here to visit our Photo Gallery

Click here for photos from the Free Cycle Action Sports Assembly

Now the long awaited results of the classroom
 door decoration and poster contests.


Door Contest

Kinder-Avramonvitz

Grade 1-Sutherland/McConnell

Grade 2-Troutman

Grade 3-Baccile

Grade 4-Jardine

Grade 5-Harrington

Grade 6-McClay/Hengst

Honorable Mention-Civitella


Poster Contest

Kinder-No Entries

Grade 1-Sarah Miller/Gery

Grade 2-Anthony Medovich/Gove

Grade 3-Jessica Morrison/Baccile

Grade 4-Erica Gratton/Jardine

Grade 5-No Entries

Grade 6-Matthew McDevitt/S. Lucas


Thank you again everyone for your enthusiasm and help in making this such a memorable Red Ribbon Week.



Red Ribbon Week Schedule


Monday, October 26th

  • "Wear Red Day" to Demonstrate Support and Commitment to Drug Prevention.
  • "Wear Red Day" Opening Ceremony/FreeCycle Action Sports Team Assembly

Tuesday, October 27th

  • "Turn Your Back on Drugs Day" to Demonstrate Support and Commitment to Drug Prevention.  Students are encouraged to wear their clothing backwards to demonstrate their support for drug prevention.  

Wednesday, October 28th

  • "Sock It To Drugs Day" to Demonstrate Support and Commitment to Drug Prevention. Students can wear unique socks to school.

Thursday, October 29th

  • D.A.R.E To Be Hooked on Books, Not Drugs Day" to Highlight the Importance of Healthy Choices and Activities Such as Reading, Instead of Drug Use.
  • Bring your favorite book to school
  • All Poster Contest Entries Due to Guidance Office by 9:00 a.m. Today.

Friday, October 30th

  • "Red Ribbon Week Pledge Day"
  • Announcement of Grade Level Poster Contest Winners and Classroom Door Décor Contest Winner.
  • Students can the Sign Drug Free Pledge Banner Display in Main Lobby.
  • Students can Sign Personal Drug Free Pledge Cards.



 

Parents click here for a great website that you can use to suppliment and research home activities and general information related to drug prevention.

Parent's Letter on Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest!!!!

“I’ve Got Better Things To Do Than Drugs!” Poster Contest (All Grade Levels): 

Students are encouraged to draw a picture of drug free activities.  The contest theme for Red Ribbon Week this year is I’ve Got Better Things To Do Than Drugs and students are strongly encouraged to incorporate this message in their entry.  One finalist per grade level will have their artwork framed and displayed.  The artwork must be on a white 8 ½ x 11-inch paper.  All entries should have the student name, homeroom teacher and classroom number clearly marked on the back of the artwork they submit.  All entries are due to the Guidance Office by Friday, October 29, 2009 by 9:00 a.m.  Absolutely no late entries will be accepted.  All entries received after the deadline will not be considered for the contest.