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RED RIBBON WEEK ACTIVITIES

October 21–27, 2019 Theme: Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™

Jack C. Binion Elementary Tammy Brown, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Team Up Against Drugs!”/Decoration Day) • Students and staff may wear their favorite team jersey or team colors. • Theme will be presented during morning announcements. Morning announcements will also include

the history of Red Ribbon Week. • Leadership team will spell drug free messages on the fence with cups. Also, Leadership Team will put

ribbons on trees and fences. • All classes will make an “Our Message Is: There Are Better Things To Do Than Drugs!” banner out

of butcher paper. Students will add pictures of activities they can participate in such as sports, dance, family time, etc. The banner will hang in the hall.

• All students will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon.

Tuesday (Theme: Reach Out Day) • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme. • Morning announcements will also include the history of Red Ribbon Week. • Teachers will check www.redribbon.org/curriculum for classroom ideas to use in all subject areas. • All students will receive a “Good Character, Good Choices” theme bracelet.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y To Live A Bully/Drug Free Life!”/Wear Red Day) • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme. • Morning announcements will include the history of Red Ribbon Week. • Students and staff may wear red from head to toe. • Teachers will take a picture of their class wearing red and the student wearing the most red. That

student will be sent to the counselors and receive a reward. • The three classes with the most red will have an ice cream sandwich party. • Jars containing red items will be placed in the hall outside the office for students to guess the number

of items in each jar to win the jar and its contents. • During gym time, Alliance for Children will present NetSmartz (Internet Safety) to grades 1, 3, and 5.

Thursday (Theme: Pledge Day) • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme. • Morning announcements will include the history of Red Ribbon Week. • Each grade-level will make a team “We Pledge To Be Drug Free!” banner out of butcher paper and

students will sign it. • Each student will receive a Drug Free/Bully Free “theme sticker.” • Alliance for Children will present NetSmartz (Internet Safety) to grades 1, 3, and 5. • Haltom High School’s High On Life group will perform a short program on being drug free for grades

K–2 at 9:20 a.m. and 3−5 at 2:05 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Friday (Theme: “Show Your Binion Spirit!”) • Wear any Binion shirt or maroon and white. • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme. • Morning announcements will also include the history of Red Ribbon Week. • The 5th grade classes will get an anti-smoking lesson from the counselors at 2:05 p.m.

http://www.redribbon.org/curriculum



Birdville Elementary Laurie Hindman, Contact

Pre-Red Ribbon Week Activities: • The entire month of October, 2nd and 3rd graders will learn and practice peer pressure reversal skills.

These lessons will be provided by the theater arts teacher. • The visual arts teacher will have grade-level projects related to the theme:

♦ K–1st grade will create red paper socks; ♦ 2nd/3rd grades will create red collages; ♦ 4th/5th grades will create radial rainbow color wheels with various adjectives that relate to a drug-

free life incorporated in the design. • Students will make a video about how to say “No”. • Leadership students will decorate the school with red ribbons and make posters about not doing drugs.

These posters will be displayed around the school. • The librarian will set up a special display in the library dedicated to drug-free messages, including

books and magazines about healthy choices.

Monday (Theme: “Hats Off To Being Drug Free!”/Wear a Hat to School) • There will be a schoolwide assembly kicking off Red Ribbon Week. • During library time students will write messages on a banner: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • The P.E. teacher will teach about drugs and alcohol in P.E. classes. • Students will continue to practice peer pressure reversal skills in theater arts.

Tuesday (Theme: “We Are Too Bright For Drugs!”/Wear Bright Colors) • There will be information about drug and alcohol use read on the morning announcements. • The P.E. teacher will teach about drugs and alcohol in P.E. classes. • Students will continue to practice peer pressure reversal skills in theater arts. • During library time students will write a message on a banner: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™”

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y To Be Drug Free!”/Wear Red from Head to Toe) • There will be information about drug and alcohol use read on the morning announcements. • The P.E. teacher will teach about drugs and alcohol in P.E. classes. • Students will continue to practice peer pressure reversal skills in theater arts. • During library time students will write a message on a banner: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • Red ribbons with this theme will be handed out to the students and staff.

Thursday (Theme: “Team Up to Be Drug Free!”/Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey) • There will be information about drug and alcohol use read on the morning announcements. • The P.E. teacher will teach about drugs and alcohol in P.E. classes. • Students will continue to practice peer pressure reversal skills in theater arts. • During library time students will write a message on a banner: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™”

Friday (Theme: “Sock It To Drugs!”/Wear Crazy Socks) • There will be information about drug and alcohol use read on the morning announcements. • The P.E. teacher will teach about drugs and alcohol in P.E. classes. • Students will continue to practice peer pressure reversal skills in theater arts. • During library time students will write a message on a banner: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™”



Major Cheney at South Birdville Elementary Erecka Miller, Contact

Monday (Theme: “From Head To Toe I’m Drug Free!”) • Information will be shared on the announcements. • Students and staff are invited to wear crazy socks and wear their hair in a crazy manner. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon. • All classes will sign a Drug Free Pledge poster. • The Red Ribbon Week theme will be on the marquee. • The counselor will teach lessons in the library.

Tuesday (Theme: “Use Your Head, Wear Red!”) • Information will be shared on the announcements. • High On Life from Haltom HS will do an assembly for all students. Grades K–2 will be in the gym

and grades 3–5 will be in the cafeteria at 1:15 p.m. • All students and staff will wear as much red as possible. • Information will be shared on the announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • There will be a contest for the class that dresses in the MOST red. • The counselor will teach lessons in the library.

Wednesday (Theme: “Too Bright For Drugs!”) • Information will be shared on the announcements. • Students and staff may wear NEON clothes and sunglasses. • The counselor will teach lessons in the library.

Thursday (Theme: “Team Up Against Drugs!”) • Information will be shared on the announcements. • Students and staff may wear jerseys/team shirts. • The counselor will teach lessons in the library.

Friday (Theme: “Bulldog Proud Day!”) • Information will be shared on the announcements. • Students and staff may wear their favorite bulldog shirt. • The counselor will teach lessons in the library.



Foster Village Elementary Debra Gacnik, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Team Up Against Drugs!”/Decoration Day) • Students and staff may wear their favorite team jersey or team colors. • The theme will be presented during morning announcements. • Morning announcements will also include a fact about the history of Red Ribbon Week. • Leadership Team will put ribbons on the trees and the fences. • All classes will make an “Our Message Is: There Are Better Things To Do Than Drugs!” banner out

of butcher paper. Students will add pictures of activities they can participate in such as sports, dance, family time, etc. The banner will be hung in the hall on Thursday.

• All students will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon provided by the district.

Tuesday (Theme: Reach Out Day) • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme and a fact about the history of Red

Ribbon Week will be read. • Teachers will view https://naturalhigh.org/for-educators/ for ideas to use in the classroom in all

subject areas.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y To Live A Bully/Drug Free Life!”/Wear Red Day) • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme and a fact about the history of Red

Ribbon Week will be read. • Students and staff may wear red from head to toe. • Teachers will take a picture of their class wearing red and send these pictures to the counselor. • The three classes wearing the most red will have a popcorn party. • Red items in jars will be placed in the library for students to guess the amount in each jar to win the

jar and its contents.

Thursday (Theme: Pledge Day) • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme and a fact about the history of Red

Ribbon Week will be read. • Each classroom will create a “We Pledge To Be Drug Free!” banner out of butcher paper. The

students will sign it and display it.

Friday (Theme: “Show Your Foster Village Spirit!”) • Wear any Foster Village shirt or the colors blue and white or a fun hat. • Morning announcements will be given about this year’s theme. • Mrs. Gacnik will present an anti-smoking lesson in the 5th grade classes.

https://naturalhigh.org/for-educators/



W.T. Francisco Elementary Shelbee Russell, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Our Future Is Bright!”) • Staff and students will wear neon or bright colors. • Morning announcements will have information about this year’s theme. • All classes will sign a Drug Free Pledge poster. • All students will be given a red ribbon with this year’s theme. • The Red Ribbon Week theme will be on the marquee.

Tuesday (Theme: “Be A Buddy, Not A Bully!”) • Students and staff may dress alike. • Morning announcements will have information about this year’s theme. • Student leadership team will role play good choices on the announcements. • Individual student coloring page or word search will be given to students. • All students will sign a Drug Free Pledge to take home.

Wednesday (Theme: “Red’y To Live A Drug-Free Life!”) • Students and staff may wear red. • Morning announcements will have information about this year’s theme. • Class pictures of students wearing red will be taken. • There will be a Red Ribbon Week post on Facebook and our website.

Thursday (Theme: “Team Up Against Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear sports or college team attire. • Morning announcements will have information about this year’s theme. • “High on Life” schoolwide assembly will be presented by Haltom High School’s High On Life. • There will be a Red Ribbon Week post on Facebook and our website.

Friday (Theme: “Real Heroes Are Drug Free!”) • Students and staff may dress as super heroes or community helpers. • Morning announcements will have information about this year’s theme. • Class pictures of students dressed in the theme will be taken. • There will be a Red Ribbon Week post on Facebook and our website.



Green Valley Elementary Jeanna Koerner, Contact

Monday (Theme: “We’re Too Bright For Drugs!”) • All scholars and staff are encouraged to dress in bright NEON colors. • Information will be shared on the announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • All scholars and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon. • CORE Connection Leaders will hang signs throughout the school. • Each class will be given a big red ribbon to tie around a tree in the front and on the playground side of

the school.

Tuesday (Theme: “Feeling Drug Free!”) • All scholars and staff are encouraged to dress as their favorite emoji. • Information will be shared on the announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • There will be drawings for those who are wearing their red ribbons. • “I Tune Out Drugs Because …” writing cards will be completed by all scholars and displayed in the

halls.

Wednesday (Theme: National Wear Red Day and Bullying Prevention) • All scholars and staff are encouraged to dress in red from head to toe. • There will be a contest for the class that dresses in the MOST red. • Information will be shared on the announcements about EMPATHY. • The pledge will be read over the announcements and each scholar will have the opportunity to sign the

red handprint for display in the front hall. • NRH Police Officers will greet the scholars at the front and side entrances, as well as make an

appearance on the announcements with a message. • Drawings continue for those that are wearing their red ribbons.

Thursday (Theme: “Picture A Drug-Free Life!”) • All scholars may dress for their future career. • PTA volunteers will take pictures of each class in the photo booth as they are leaving the cafeteria. • Information will be shared on the announcements about a DRUG-FREE LIFE. • There will be a Red Ribbon Week drawing for those wearing their red ribbons.

Friday (Theme: “Our School Has Strong Character, School Spirit, and Stays Drug Free!”) • All scholars and staff are encouraged to dress in their CORE Kids T-shirts or spirit wear. • Information will be shared on the announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • A final drawing will be held for those wearing their red ribbons. • We will continue the school spirit contest and have red ribbons added to the spirit stick.



Grace Hardeman Elementary Kelly Simmons, Contact

Monday (Theme: Decoration Day) • Information centered on the introduction to Red Ribbon Week will be made during morning

announcements. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon to wear. • Student Council will help decorate the school with red ribbons. • The counselor will teach Empathy lessons during P.E.

Tuesday (Theme: Reach Out Day) • Announcement centered on “Peer Refusal Skills” will be made during morning announcements. • The counselor will continue Empathy lessons during P.E. • A presentation centered on a poem about living your dreams will be made during morning

announcements.

Wednesday (Theme: National Wear Red Day) • Students and staff may wear red to pledge that they will live a drug-free lifestyle. • Announcements centered on a poem about living your dreams will be made.

Thursday (Theme: Pledge Day) • The Drug Free Pledge will be read on the morning announcements. • Students will sign a Drug Free Pledge poster. • Haltom High School’s High On Life group will present a program about being drug free to the 5th

graders during Special time.

Friday (Theme: Recognition Day) • Information on where to go for help will be made during morning announcements.



Holiday Heights Elementary Lisa Loper, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Vote For Your Future. Be Drug and Bully Free!”/Wear Red, White, and Blue) • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during the morning announcements. • All students and staff will receive a red ribbon with the theme “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™”

to wear all week. • Each class will be given a big red ribbon to decorate the campus. • A jar full of red items will be displayed. Students may cast a “vote” to guess the amount of items. The

closest guess gets the jar of items to share with his/her class on Friday.

Tuesday (Theme: “Healthy Choices Are The Key To Your Dreams!”/Wear Pajamas) • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during the morning announcements. • Students will write a letter to their “future” selves about their personal goals, dreams, and being drug

and bully FREE. • NED Show Kindness Adventure assembly will take place to highlight making healthy choices and

helping others.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y To Live Drug And Bully Free!”/Wear Red from Head to Toe) • District Mental Health Day – Bullying Prevention – Ms. Loper and Safe Haven of Tarrant County will

present bully prevention lessons on Tuesday through Thursday of this week. • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during the morning announcements. • Drug and bullying awareness information will be sent home to all parents.

Thursday (Theme: “Turn Your Back On Drugs and Bullying!”/Wear Shirt Backwards) • The Red Ribbon Pledge will be read during morning announcements and recited by students. • Each student will make and sign a pledge to stay drug free. These pledges will be displayed in the

hallways.

Friday (Theme: “Your Character Is Too Great For Drugs And Bullying!”/Wear a Storybook Character Costume) • Students and staff are encouraged to dress as their favorite storybook character to show they have the

character to be drug and bully free. A book character parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during the morning announcements. • The winner of the red item jar contest will be announced.



Mullendore Elementary Vickie Webb, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Vote For Your Future. Be Drug And Bully Free!”/Wear Red, White, and Blue) • The Door Decorating Contest will begin. • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during morning announcements. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon to wear all

week. • Students will get their Cell Phone Image to write a text message or draw Selfie to be placed on our

Wall Message.

Tuesday (Theme: “Healthy Choices Are The Key To Your Dreams!”/Wear Pajamas) • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during the morning announcements. • Students will write a letter to their “future” selves about their personal goals, dreams, and being drug

and bully free.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y To Live Drug And Bully Free!”/Wear RED from Head to Toe) • District Mental Health Day – Bullying Prevention: Mrs. Webb will present bully prevention lessons

Tuesday through Thursday of this week. • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during the morning announcements. • Drug and bullying awareness information will be sent home to all parents.

Thursday (Theme: “Turn Your Back On Drugs And Bullying!”/Wear Shirt Backwards) • The Red Ribbon Pledge will be read during morning announcements and recited by students. • Each student will make and sign a pledge to stay drug free. These pledges will be displayed in the

hallways.

Friday (Theme: “Your Character Is Too Great For Drugs And Bullying!”/Wear a Storybook Character Costume) • Students and staff are encouraged to dress as their favorite storybook character to show they have the

character to be drug and bullying free. A book character parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. • Facts about being drug and bully free will be read during the morning announcements.



North Ridge Elementary Cortney Cooper, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Team Up. Set A Goal. Spread The Message!”) • Students and staff may wear a team jersey/shirt. • Information will be shared on the morning announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon. • Students will discuss their future goals with their teachers. • The marquee will display the Red Ribbon Week theme. • The CORE Leadership Team will decorate the school with red ribbons. • Websites and lessons will be shared with teachers to present during class. • P.E. teacher will emphasize being good to our bodies.

Tuesday (Theme: “Can’t Hide That Healthy Pride!”) • Students and staff may wear camouflage. • Information will be shared on the morning announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • Pledge banner will be signed by each student at NRE. • Websites and lessons will be shared with teachers to present during class. • Students will discuss how to reach their goals and how to make healthy choices.

Wednesday (Theme: “You’ve Got Mail – Wear Read!”) • Students and staff may wear red. • Information will be shared on the morning announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • Websites and lessons will be shared with teachers to present during class. • Students will write a letter to their “future” self about how important it is to take care of themselves.

Thursday (Theme: “Send A Fax, We Are KNOT Into Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear a tie. • Information will be shared on the morning announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • Websites and lessons will be shared with teachers to present during class. • Students will discuss how they not only need a healthy body, but a healthy mind and how to achieve

that.

Friday (Theme: “We Will SOCK It To Drugs Together!”/Spirit Day) • Students and staff may wear socks and NRE Spirit Wear to promote drug free prevention. • Information will be shared on the announcements about Red Ribbon Week. • Websites and lessons will be shared with teachers to present during class.



W.A. Porter Elementary Shannon Bruce, Contact

Monday (Theme: Decoration Day) • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon to wear for the

week. • Drug free information will be presented on the morning announcements. • Second grade students and PTA volunteers will decorate school grounds with red ribbons and other

decorations. • A jar full of red items will be displayed. Students may guess the amount of items. The closest guess

gets the jar of items to share with his/her class on Friday.

Tuesday (Theme: Reach Out Day) • Drug free information will be presented on the morning announcements. • Fourth grade students will write a letter to a student from another school emphasizing the dangers of

drug use and their choice to stay drug free. • First and third grade students will color pictures to be displayed at area businesses. • Drug awareness information will be sent home to all parents.

Wednesday (Theme: Wear Red Day) • Students and staff are encouraged to wear red from head to toe. • Drug free information will be presented on the morning announcements. • A speaker will present information to students. • Fifth grade and kindergarten students will participate in a cooperative activity as a pledge to each other

that they will stay drug free.

Thursday (Theme: Pledge Day) • The Red Ribbon Pledge will be read during morning announcements and recited by students. • Each student will make a postcard and write and sign a pledge to stay drug free. These postcards will

be displayed in the hallways in a clever way that relates to the “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” theme.

Friday (Theme: Recognition Day/“Twist And Shout, Drugs Are Out!”) • Students will participate in the annual “Twist And Shout, Drugs Are Out!” and dress in 1950s attire. • Students Drug Free Learning will be presented on morning announcements and an Anti-Drug Free Fun

Family Friday Challenge will be given. • The winner of the red item jar contest will be announced.



Richland Elementary Michelle Rollins, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Team Up For A Bright Future!”) • Announcements about this year’s theme will be made during morning announcements. • All students and staff will receive a red ribbon to wear with the theme “Send A Message. Stay Drug

Free.™” • Students and staff will “Team Up For A Bright Future!” and wear their favorite team jersey. • The Red Ribbon Week theme will be on the marquee.

Tuesday (Theme: Pledge Day) • Announcements about this year’s theme will be made during morning announcements. • High On Life students will perform for students in the cafeteria during the morning. • Students and staff will sign a pledge to be drug free in the cafeteria during lunch. • Red Ribbon Week Post will be placed on Facebook and our website.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y For A Drug Free Life!”/Mental Health Awareness Day) • Students and staff may wear red. • Bully Prevention: Announcements about this year’s theme and bully prevention will be made during

morning announcements. • Class pictures of students wearing red will be taken. • Red Ribbon Week post will be placed on Facebook and our website.

Thursday (Theme: “What’s Your Message?”) • Students will write a text message to their “future” selves about the importance of being drug free.

The messages will be posted in the cafeteria around the pledge banner. • Announcements about this year’s theme will be made during morning announcements.

Friday (Theme: “Stay Drug Free To Achieve Your Dreams!”) • Announcements about this year’s theme will be made during morning announcements. • Students will dress up as their dream careers. • There will be an individual pledge coloring page available for students.



David E. Smith Elementary Amanda Jones, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Turn Your Back On DRUGS!”/Wear Your Shirt Backwards) • Red Ribbon Week Newsletter insert will go home with students on Friday, October 18. • Red Ribbon Week theme will be posted on the marquee to deliver message to the community. • The history of Red Ribbon Week will be read during morning announcements. • Students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon to wear all week

long. Students who wear it all week long will win a prize. • Student Ambassadors will use red Solo cups to decorate the school chain link fence with a drug

prevention message. • Each class will receive a red ribbon to decorate the interior/exterior of the campus. • Students will participate in a drug prevention poster contest. • Teachers will incorporate Red Ribbon Week educational activities into their lessons by visiting

www.redribbon.org/curriculum .

Tuesday (Theme: “Your Choices Are Key To Your DREAMS … Say NO to DRUGS!”/Wear Pajamas) • Drug prevention message will be read during morning announcements. • Students will write positive drug free messages/texts on paper cell phone to post outside classroom. • Haltom High School’s High On Life will present a drug free message at 2:05 p.m. for 3rd through

5th grades. • Teachers will incorporate Red Ribbon Week educational activities into their lessons by visiting

www.redribbon.org/curriculum.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED OUT!”/Wear RED from Head to Toe) • Drug prevention and bully free message will be read during morning announcements. • District Mental Health Day – Bullying Prevention: Mrs. Jones will present bully prevention lessons

on Thursday of this week. • Schoolwide Red Ribbon Week photo will be taken for contest. • Teachers will incorporate Red Ribbon Week educational activities into their lessons by visiting


Thursday (Theme: “Join The Fight Against DRUGS!”/Wear Camo) • Drug prevention message will be read during morning announcements. • Red Ribbon Week Pledge will be read by Student Ambassadors during morning announcements. • Students will complete the Red Ribbon Week Pledge and they will create a “Wall of Pledges” in the

cafeteria. Students who complete the pledge will sign his/her name on the poster with RRW theme. • Students will vote for the best Red Ribbon Week poster. • Teachers will incorporate Red Ribbon Week educational activities into their lessons by visiting


Friday (Theme: “Say BOO To Drugs!”/Wear Orange and Black) • Drug prevention message will be read during morning announcements. • Winner of the Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest will be announced on the morning announcements. • Students who wore their red ribbon every day this week will receive a prize. • Teachers will choose one Red Ribbon activity to complete with their class (activities provided by

counselor). • Teachers will incorporate Red Ribbon Week educational activities into their lessons by visiting









Smithfield Elementary Jaime Goad, Contact

Monday (Theme: Decoration Day/“Team Up Against Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear their favorite team jersey or team colors. • Red ribbons will be distributed to all students and staff to wear all week. • The Red Ribbon Week theme will be on the marquee. • Announcements will be made providing information about safety, making positive choices, and

staying drug and bully free. • Red Ribbon Week poster contest begins.

Tuesday (Theme: Reach Out Day/“Sock It To Drugs. Be Drug Free!”) • Staff and students may wear CRAZY socks to show their commitment to “SOCK It To Drugs And

Lead A Drug-Free Life!” • Announcements will be made providing information about safety, making positive choices, and

staying drug and bully free. • Haltom High School’s High On Life group will present a 20-minute program to 3rd–5th grade

students on being drug free. • Fourth and fifth grade students will write a letter to a student from another school emphasizing the

dangers of drug use and their choice to stay drug free. • Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will color pictures to be displayed at area businesses.

Wednesday (Theme: Wear Red Day/“Rally In RED Against Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear red from head to toe to show their commitment to be healthy and drug

free. • Announcements will be made providing information about safety, making positive choices, and

staying drug and bully free. • A jar full of red items will be displayed. Students may guess the amount of items. The closest guess

gets the jar of items to share with his/her class on Friday. • Drug awareness information will be sent home to all parents.

Thursday (Theme: Pledge Day/“Turn Your Back On Drugs!”) • Students may wear their clothes backwards. • The Red Ribbon Pledge will be read during morning announcements and recited by students. • Each student will make and sign a pledge to stay drug free. These pledges will be displayed in the

hallways.

Friday (Theme: Recognition Day/“It’s Crazy To Do Drugs!”) • Spirit Day – Staff may wear their Smithfield spirit shirt to promote drug free prevention. • Students may come to school in a crazy hat or with crazy hair. • Announcements will be made providing information about safety, making positive choices, and

staying drug and bully free. • The winner of the red item jar contest will be announced. • The Red Ribbon Week poster contest winners (one per grade level) will be announced.



Snow Heights Elementary Laura Wilson, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™”) • Announcement will be made promoting “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon. • Classroom counseling lessons will be presented to promote healthy choices, friendship, and safety. • Teachers will be provided with optional classroom activities and lessons to complete today.

Tuesday (Theme: Pledge To Remain Drug Free Day) • Announcements will be made promoting “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • Students will have an opportunity to sign a pledge to remain drug free. • Classroom counseling lessons will be presented to promote healthy choices, friendships, and safety. • Teachers will be provided with optional classroom activities and lessons to complete today.

Wednesday (Theme: Wear Red Day) • Students and staff may wear red to symbolize their commitment to a healthy, drug free lifestyle. • Announcements will be made promoting “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • Classroom counseling lessons will be presented to promote healthy choices, friendships, and safety. • Teachers will be provided with optional classroom activities and lessons to complete today.

Thursday (Theme: “Give Drugs The Boot!”) • Students and staff will be encouraged to “Give Drugs The Boot!” by wearing western clothes to go

along with our One Book, One School Family Literacy Event. • Announcement will be made promoting “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • Classroom counseling lessons will be presented to promote healthy choices, friendships, and safety. • Teachers will be provided with optional classroom activities and lessons to complete today.

Friday (Theme: Pledge To Commit To A Healthy Life Day) • Announcement will be made promoting “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • Classroom counseling lessons will be presented to promote healthy choices, friendships, and safety. • Students will have an opportunity to sign a poster pledging to commit to a healthy life. • Teachers will be provided with optional classroom activities and lessons to complete today.



John D. Spicer Elementary Suzanne Smith, Contact

Monday (Theme: Decoration Day) • The Morning News Team will present “Ten Things Every Child Should Know About Drugs” on the

morning announcements. • Red ribbons and RRW pencils will be distributed in the classrooms. • Watauga Animal Shelter KINDNESS Project begins and will continue throughout the week.

Tuesday (Theme: Reach Out Day) • The Morning News Team will present “Ten Things Every Child Should Know About Drugs” on

morning announcements. • Red Ribbon Week lessons will be taught in the classrooms by Counselor Smith.

Wednesday (Theme: Wear Red Day) • Mental Health Awareness Day • Students and staff may wear red and look fun in their red. • The Morning News Team will present “Ten Things Every Child Should Know About Drugs” on

morning announcements. • Bully Prevention lessons will be taught in classrooms by Counselor Smith.

Thursday (Theme: Pledge Day) • The Red Ribbon Week Pledge will be read during the morning announcements. • The Morning News Team will present “Ten Things Every Child Should Know About Drugs” on

morning announcements. • All students will sign and post a “Pledge Page.” • Super Heroes “character” lessons will be presented in kindergarten and first grade by Counselor

Smith. • A drawing for prizes on PA for Animal Shelter contributors will be at 3 p.m.

Friday (Theme: Recognition Day) • Fifth grade will host a “Red Ribbon Week” Staff Luncheon. • Interquest Detection Canines Unit of North Texas (drug dogs) will present demonstrations this

afternoon in the small gym. (Topdogdfw.com) • The Morning News Team will present “Ten Things Every Child Should Know About Drugs” on

morning announcements.



O.H. Stowe Elementary Carol Glinsky, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Too Bright For Drugs!”/NEON Day) • Red Ribbon Week Kick-Off will begin with morning announcements to explain the history behind

Red Ribbon Week. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon to wear all

week. • Front doors will be decorated with a large red bow. • Students and staff are encouraged to support the theme of NEON Day, “Too Bright For Drugs!”

Tuesday (Theme: “Sock It To Drugs!”/CRAZY Sock Day) • Morning announcements will be presented on the harmful effects of using drugs. • High On Life from Haltom High School will present to grades 3-5. • Students and staff are encouraged to support the theme of CRAZY Sock Day, “Sock It To Drugs!”

Wednesday (Theme: “Have The Super Power To Be Drug Free!”/SUPER HERO Day) • Morning announcements will be presented on making good choices and not being bullied into doing

drugs (Mental Health Day theme). • Students and staff are encouraged to support the theme of SUPER HERO Day, “Have The Super

Power To Be Drug Free!”

Thursday (Theme: “Use Your Head. Don’t Do Drugs!”/CRAZY Hair Or Hat Day) • Morning announcements will be presented on the harmful effects of alcohol. • Students and staff are encouraged to support the theme of CRAZY Hair Or Hat Day, “Use Your Head.

Don’t Do Drugs!”

Friday (Theme: “Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs!”/TWIN Day) • Morning announcements will be presented on what happens when a person smokes cigarettes or

vapes. • Haltom City Fire Department will present to all grades on fire safety. • Students and staff are encouraged to support the theme of TWIN Day, “Friends Don’t Let Friends Do

Drugs!”



The Academy at Carrie F. Thomas Stefanie Patterson Flint, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Hats Off To Being Drug Free!”/Decoration Day) • Students and staff may wear hats. • The theme will be presented during morning announcements. • All classes will make an “Our Message Is: There Are Better Things To Do Than Drugs!” banner out

of butcher paper. Students will add pictures of what activities they can get involved in: sports, dance, family time, etc.

• Students and staff will receive red ribbons with the theme: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™”

Tuesday (Theme: “Stomp Out Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear crazy socks. • The theme will be presented during morning announcements. • Teachers will check www.redribbon.org/curriculum for ideas to use in the classroom in all subject

areas.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y To Live A Bully/Drug Free Life!”) • Students and staff may wear RED from head to toe. • Theme will be presented during the morning announcements. • Red items in jars will be placed in the hall outside the office for students to guess the amount in each

jar to win the jar and its contents.

Thursday (Theme: Pledge Day/High On Life Assembly) • Each grade level will make a team “We Pledge To Be Drug Free!” banner out of butcher paper and

students will sign it. • Haltom High School’s High on Life Student Organization will perform a short program on being drug

free for grades K–2 (8:25 a.m.) and grades 3–5 (9:20 a.m.).

Friday (Theme: “Show Your School Spirit!”) • Students and staff may wear anything ACFT, Birdville, ACFT colors. • Theme will be presented during morning announcements!” • The counselor will present an anti-smoking lesson to the 5th grade classes.




Walker Creek Elementary Dee Ann Knight, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Be A Ring Leader By Being Healthy!”) • Dress: Circus Ring Leader/Wear Red • An announcement explaining Red Ribbon Week will be given during morning announcements

uniting Fun Run Week with healthy life choices. • All students and staff will receive a red ribbon to wear all week with the district theme:

Tuesday (Theme: “Being Drug Free Is The Animal Way To Be!”) • Dress: Circus Animal • Leadership Team will role play on announcements.

Wednesday (Theme: “Be On TOP and TUTU Cute By Being Healthy!”) • Dress: TUTU and Top Hat • Leadership Team will role play on announcements.

Thursday (Theme: “Being Drug Free Is Comfy Cozy Cool!”) • Dress: Comfy Clothes

Friday (Theme: “Support Your Team By Being Healthy!”) • Dress: Fun Run Team Shirts



Watauga Elementary eronica Petty and Stacey Jeter, Contacts

Monday (Music: “iTunes Out Drugs!”) • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon to wear during

Red Ribbon Week. • Students and staff may wear red to school. • Counselors will introduce the 2019 Red Ribbon Week theme, distribute red ribbons, and discuss the

importance of pledging to be drug free on the announcements. • Classroom activity –“Red Ribbon Pledge”

Tuesday (Emoji: “Feeling Drug Free!”) • Students and staff may wear bright colored/emoji T-shirt to school. • Counselors will discuss feelings and self-regulation on the announcements. (When you start to feel

overwhelmed, how do you express yourself?) • Classroom activity – “Emoji Emotions”

Wednesday (Technology: “Flip The Switch On Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear a hat (flip your lid) to school. • Counselors will discuss on the announcements the importance of a technology-free night so you may

spend time with friends and family. • Classroom activity – “Flip the Switch”

Thursday ( Selfie: “Picture A Drug-Free Life!”) • Students and staff may bring a selfie prop to school. • Haltom High School’s “High on Life” presents to 4th and 5th grades. • Counselors will discuss the importance of mindfulness. • Classroom activity – “Love Yourself”

Friday (Postcard: “Stay STRONG Against Drugs. Send A Message To Stay Drug Free!”) • Students and staff may wear camouflage to school. • Counselors will discuss “I” messages and saying “NO!” on the announcements. • Philanthropic activity – write a letter to someone serving in the military. • Classroom activity - “Stay STRONG”



West Birdville Elementary Maria Lopez, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Picture A Drug-Free Life!”) • Students and staff may wear their best to school. • Students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon.

Tuesday (Theme: “Go Down In History As Drug Free!”) • Students and staff may wear clothes from a past decade.

Wednesday (Theme: “You’ve Got Mail, Wear RED!”) • Staff and students may wear red to school.

Thursday (Theme: “Tell Drugs To Take A Hike!”) • Students and staff may dress like they are going hiking/camping.

Friday (Theme: “Say Aloha And Lei Off Drugs!”) • Staff and students may dress in appropriate Hawaiian attire.



Haltom Middle School Natalie Carpenter, Contact

Monday (Theme: “We’re RED-y To Say No To Drugs!”) • Students and staff are invited to wear their red shirts to show their support for Red Ribbon Week. • Staff members who participate in the theme of the day are allowed to wear jeans. • “Three Ways To Say No To Drugs!” will be presented during the announcements.

Tuesday (Theme: “Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs!”) • Students and staff are invited to wear matching outfits with their friends. • Red Ribbon Week materials will be delivered to students and staff during Advisory. • Students will sign their drug free pledges.

Wednesday (Theme: “SOCK It To Drugs!”) • Students and staff are invited to wear “CRAZY” or mismatched socks. • Student Council members will participate in “Social Silence” activity. • “Three Reasons To Be Drug Free!” will be presented during announcements.

Thursday (Theme: “I’m Too ‘BRIGHT’ For Drugs!”) • Students and staff are invited to wear NEON colors and sunglasses. • Staff members who participate in the theme of the day are allowed to wear jeans. • Students will reflect on what motivates them to be drug free during Advisory.

Friday (Theme: “Tigers TEAM UP Against Drugs!”) • Students and staff are invited to wear their Haltom spirit shirts, school colors, and/or team shirts or

jerseys. • Staff members who participate in the theme of the day are allowed to wear jeans. • “Three Things To Do Instead Of Drugs!” will be presented during the announcements.



North Oaks Middle Lisa Bradley, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Blackout Drugs!”/Blackout Day) • Students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon. • All students and staff may wear black to “Blackout Drugs!”

Tuesday (Theme: “Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs!”/Twin Day) • Students and staff may dress alike and be twins.

Wednesday (Theme: “Keep Your Future Bright By Not Doing Drugs!”/NEON Day) • Students and staff may wear bright colors or NEON clothing.

Thursday (Theme: “Be A Hero, Don’t Do Drugs!”/Super Hero Day) • Students and staff may dress in their favorite Super Hero attire.

Friday (Theme: Red Day) • Students and staff may wear red in honor of Red Ribbon Week.



North Richland Middle Jonie Dodson, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Are You RED DAY For Red Ribbon Week?”) • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon. • Students and staff may wear red to show their support of Red Ribbon Week. They may take a selfie

with a friend in red, use the hashtag #nrmsdrugfree. • The Student Council will give specific statistics on drug abuse during morning announcements. • Red Ribbon Photo Booth will be in the cafeteria for students to post their pictures showing their

support.

Tuesday (Theme: “Just Snap Out Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear CRAZY socks and snap them with the hashtag #nrmsdrugfree. • The Student Council will give specific statistics on drug abuse during morning announcements. • Red Ribbon Photo Booth will be in the cafeteria for students to post their pictures showing their

support.

Wednesday (Theme: “We Have Goals. No Drugs In Our Future!”) • Students and staff may dress like athletes or wear their favorite team shirt. Upload it on Instagram

with the hashtag #nrmsdrugfree. • The Student Council will give specific statistics on drug abuse during morning announcements. • Red Ribbon Photo Booth will be in the cafeteria for students to post their pictures showing their

support.

Thursday (Theme: “Turn Backwards On Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear their shirt backwards. • Students and staff may use a funny filter on Snapchat using the hashtag #nrmsdrugfree. • The Student Council will give specific statistics on drug abuse during morning announcements. • Red Ribbon Photo Booth will be in the cafeteria for students to post their pictures showing their

support.

Friday (Theme: “Drugs Are Scary, Don’t Let Them Find You!”) • Students and staff may wear Camo, so the drugs can’t find them. Take a selfie next to your

commitment paper to stay drug free. Hashtag #nrmsdrugfree. • The Student Council will give specific statistics on drug abuse during morning announcements. • Red Ribbon Photo Booth will be in the cafeteria for students to post their pictures showing their

support. • Students will be given an opportunity to make a pledge to stay drug free and their pledges will be

posted on the wall in the cafeteria.



North Ridge Middle Heather Penry, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Giddy Up Away From Drugs!”/Cowboy and Cowgirl) • Topic: Vaping – To be covered by Reveur and Tassei. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon. • Counselors will pop into classes with random statistics regarding vaping and tobacco use. • The history of Red Ribbon Week will be given during the morning announcements. • Throughout the day, there will be timed intervals for a diagnosis regarding smoking or vaping. • A PowerPoint containing videos, pictures, and statistics will be shown by teachers during their 6th

period class. • There will be pictures put up throughout the building to show the effects of tobacco and vaping.

Tuesday (Theme: “Team Up Against Drugs!”/Dynamic Duo, Terrific Trios) • Topic: Cigarettes and marijuana – to be covered by Heshima and Ubungani. • Counselors will pop into classes with random statistics regarding marijuana use. • Throughout the day, there will be timed intervals for a diagnosis regarding marijuana use. • A PowerPoint containing videos, pictures, and statistics will be shown by teachers during their 6th

period class. • There will be pictures put up throughout the building to show the effects of marijuana.

Wednesday (Theme: “Red Out Drugs!”/Red, Pink Out) • Topic: Alcohol and Drunk Driving – to be covered by Akhandata. • Counselors will pop into classes with random statistics regarding alcohol abuse and drunk driving. • Throughout the day, there will be timed intervals for a diagnosis regarding alcohol abuse and drunk

driving. • A PowerPoint containing videos, pictures, and statistics will be shown by teachers during their 6th

period classes. • Pictures will be put up throughout the building to show the effects of alcohol abuse and drunk driving.

Thursday (Theme: “Explore A Drug Free Life!”/Tacky Tourist) • Topic: Prescription Pills – to be covered by Esperanza. • Counselors will pop into classes with random statistics regarding prescription abuse. • Throughout the day, there will be timed intervals for a diagnosis regarding prescription abuse. • A PowerPoint containing videos, pictures, and statistics will be shown by teachers during their 6th

period classes. • Pictures will be put up throughout the building to show the effects of prescription abuse.

Friday (Theme: “Is Your Future Drug Free?”/Career Day – Our First Entrepreneur Day) • Topic: “Other” – to be covered by Altruismo and Isibindi. • Counselors will pop into classes with random statistics regarding methamphetamine abuse. • Throughout the day, there will be timed intervals for a diagnosis regarding methamphetamine abuse. • A PowerPoint containing videos, pictures, and statistics will be shown by teachers during their 6th

period classes. • Pictures will be put up throughout the building to show the effects of methamphetamine abuse.



Richland Middle Lynn Poston, Contact

Monday (Theme: Wear Red Day) • Students and staff may wear red for Red Ribbon Week. • Red ribbons with the theme “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” will be passed out to all students

and staff to wear as they arrive at school. • All Social Studies teachers will show a Red Ribbon Week PowerPoint presentation to their classes. • The Red Ribbon Week Theme “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” will be introduced during the

morning announcements.

Tuesday (Theme: “Send A Message” Day) • Students will send a text message during second period to two of their friends encouraging them to be

Drug Free. • Information about the dangers of vaping will be presented during the morning announcements.

Wednesday (Theme: “I Am Too Bright For Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear neon colors and sunglasses to school. • Bell Ringer activity for Science classes: Write three reasons you should be drug free and share with a

friend. • Information about the harmful effects of marijuana use will be presented during the morning

announcements.

Thursday (Theme: “What’s Your Message?”) • Students will create their own Drug Awareness Text Messages during elective classes. Teachers will

post the messages in the hallways. • Information about prescription medication abuse will be presented during the morning

announcements.

Friday (Theme: “Drugs And Alcohol Are Double Trouble!”/Pledge Day) • Students and staff may pair up with a friend and dress like twins. • Students will complete pledge cards during math classes. • Information about alcohol abuse will be presented during the morning announcements.



Smithfield Middle School Boyd Shannon, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Drugs Are A Fashion Disaster!”) • Drug Free information will be shared on the morning announcements and on the video

announcements. • Information will also be shared on the informational screens in the flexible learning spaces and foyer. • Red Ribbons with the theme “Send A Message. Be Drug Free!” will be distributed to students and

staff.

Tuesday (Theme: “Join The Team. Say NO To DRUGS!”) • Drug Free information will be shared on the morning announcements and on the video

announcements. • Information will also be shared on the informational screens in the flexible learning spaces and foyer. • Students and staff may wear jerseys or T-shirts for their favorite college/professional/recreational

sports team for Red Ribbon Week.

Wednesday (Theme: “Red Out DRUGS!” – Wear Red Day) • Drug Free information will be shared on the morning announcements and on the video

announcements. • Information will also be shared on the informational screens in the flexible learning spaces and foyer. • Students and staff may wear red for Red Ribbon Week.

Thursday (Theme: “We’re CRAZY About Being Drug Free!”) • Drug Free information will be shared on the morning announcements and on the video

announcements. • Information will also be shared on the informational screens in the flexible learning spaces and foyer. • Students may wear CRAZY socks for Red Ribbon Week.

Friday (Theme: “Put A Cap On Drugs!”) • Drug Free information will be shared on the morning announcements and on the video

announcements. • Information will also be shared on the informational screens in the flexible learning spaces and foyer. • Students may wear hats for Red Ribbon Week.



Watauga Middle Adra Stephenson, Melanie Bell, and Ann Newhouse, Contacts

Monday (Theme: Wear Red Day/Wear Red) • Morning announcements will explain the theme of the day “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” • When and Why: the creation of Red Ribbon Week® will be explained. • WMS Tweet of the Day: “It’s Red Ribbon Week and I am taking a stand against drugs!”

(www.redribbon.org/pledge) • All students and staff will receive a “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” red ribbon provided by the

district during second period. Students will be encouraged to wear them all week.

Tuesday (Theme: Tacky Tourist Day/“Don’t Detour With Drugs!”/Wear Tacky Tourist Clothes) • Morning announcements will be presented about Red Ribbon Week. • WMS Tweet of the Day: “Today I’m joining teens, parents, teachers, and other citizens across

America in celebrating Red Ribbon Week® (October 21-27), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation. #RedRibbonWeek

• Students will be made aware of the Red Ribbon Photo Contest @ www.redribbon.org for a chance to win an iPad or $1,000 for the school.

• Wall of Pledges poster will be put up in the cafeteria for students to sign during lunches. Pledge certificates will be available for those that want one.

Wednesday (Theme: College Shirt Day/Wear Your Favorite College T-shirt) • Morning announcements will include The Six Prevention Strategies from the Center for Substance

Abuse Prevention. (CSAP): Information Dissemination, Prevention Education, Alternate Activities, Community-Based Process (encouragement to change unhealthy behaviors), Environmental Approaches, and Problem Identification and Referral.

• Mentor Class: “Natural High” and “Anti-Vaping” videos will be shown during second period. The Door Decoration Contest with the theme “One Message – To Be Drug Free!” will begin and they will be judged by a representative.

• WMS Tweet of the Day: “I’m a teacher who believes in a drug-free future for my students. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 21-27)!” #SendAMessageStayDrugFree

Thursday (Theme: Western Day/“Stomp Out Drugs!”/Wear Western Clothes) • Morning announcements will include “The Risks of Vaping” and statistics of health problems related

to Vaping. • The Door Decorating Contest winner will be announced and the winners will have a Pizza Party. • WMS Tweet of the Day: Take the Pledge: wwwredribbon.org/pledge! #SendAMessageStayDrugFree. • Western Day – “Stomp Out Drugs!” – Students and staff may wear their western clothes.

Friday (Theme: Warrior Pride Day/All WMS Warriors Wear Green) • Morning announcements will include teachers and student council pledging to “Send A Message. Stay

Drug Free.™” Did you know? – “Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.” — Red Ribbon Week® Campaign

• WMS Tweet of the Day: “I’m a parent who believes in a drug-free future for my children. Join me in celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 21-27)!” #SendAMessageStayDrugFree

http://www.redribbon.org/pledge

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Birdville High School Ann Blankenship, Contact

Monday (Theme: “Red-Y To Quit The Nic!”) • Red Ribbons with the theme “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” will be distributed to students and

staff. • Students and staff may wear red. • Teachers will be sent information to share with students during Hawk Time (Advisory) about

vaping/THC use. Also, the students will discuss why it’s important to be drug free and how vaping/THC use is destructive.

• There will be drug free activities planned for the lunch periods.

Tuesday (Theme: “Dream The Drugs Away!”) • Students and staff may wear appropriate pajamas. • Teachers will be sent information to share with students during Hawk Time (Advisory) about the

dangers that come with drug use. Also, the students will discuss dreams of drug free futures away from the dangers that come with drug use.


Wednesday (Theme: “Think About A Drug-Free Future!”/College Day) • Students and staff may wear college gear. • Teachers will be sent information to share with students during Hawk Time (Advisory) about how

drug and alcohol abuse have negative effects. Also, the students will discuss how drug and alcohol abuse negatively affects high school life, college life, and your mental state.


Thursday (Theme: “Team Up And Don’t Do Drugs!”) • Students and staff may wear their favorite sports team attire. • Students may hang with drug-free friends who are dedicated to abstaining from vaping and other

drugs. • Teachers will be sent information to share with students during Hawk Time (Advisory) about the

effects of second-hand smoke. Also, the students will discuss how second-hand smoke makes being drug free important for more than just one person.


Friday (Theme: Know The Facts) • Kahoot in lunch over information, facts, statistics, myths regarding vaping/THC usage for teens.



Haltom High School Marisa Pruitt and Melissa Avila, Contacts

Frida, Oct. 17 • High On Life will hang Red Ribbons throughout the entire building to promote Red Ribbon Week.

Monday (Theme: “Your Choices Are Key To Your Dreams!”) • Statistics about drug use will be read on the announcements. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon.

Tuesday (Theme: “Lei Off Drugs!”) • Statistics about drug use will be read on the announcements. • High On Life members will perform a 20-minute drug free program to elementary schools within the

district. Tentative Schedule: Foster Village Elementary, Green Valley Elementary, O.H. Stowe Elementary, Richland Elementary, Smithfield Elementary , Major Cheney Elementary, David E. Smith Elementary, and West Birdville Elementary.

Wednesday (Theme: “We Are Too Smart For Drugs!" - College Day) • Students and staff may wear their favorite college shirt to school. • Statistics about drug use will be read on the announcements.

Thursday (Theme: “Stand Together Against Drugs!”) • Statistics about drug use will be read during the announcements. • High On Life members will perform a 20-minute drug free program to elementary schools within the

district. Tentative Schedule: Academy at C.F. Thomas Elementary, Watauga Elementary, Jack C. Binion Elementary, Grace E. Hardeman Elementary, Birdville Elementary, W. T. Francisco Elementary.

Friday (Theme: “Can’t Hide Our Buffalo Pride!”) • Statistics about drug use will be read during the announcements.



Richland High School Mark Ashley, Contacts

Monday (Theme: “Pair Up To Beat Drugs!”) • Students and staff may dress up as twins to signify accountability partners when it comes to fighting

drugs. • All students and staff will receive a Red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon to wear all

week to show their commitment to remain drug free. • Students may sign a pledge to be displayed throughout the week. • Student Council members will create a video of students giving reasons not to do drugs/alcohol for the

announcements.

Tuesday (Theme: “USA Needs To Lead The Fight Against Drugs World Wide!”) • Students may dress in patriotic wear to signify their support for being drug free. • Announcements will also include a drug fact. • Student Council members will staff a table in the cafeteria to hand out drug/alcohol prevention

material.

Wednesday (Theme: “Scrub Out Drugs!”) • Students and staff will be encouraged to wear scrubs to signify drugs can truly be wiped out. • Student Council members will staff a table in the cafeteria to hand out drug/alcohol prevention

material and for student signatures of pledge.

Thursday (Theme: “Let’s Make Drug Awareness Go Viral!”) • Students and staff will be encouraged to dress as their favorite viral meme to signify how quickly

messages spread in today’s society. The same can be done with spreading a healthy lifestyle. • Drunk Driving facts will be given during daily announcements.

Friday (Theme: Wear Red Day) • Students and staff will be encouraged to wear red with denim and red accents to signify the

importance of living a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. • The history of Red Ribbon Week® will be read and a fact about drug/alcohol use will be given. • Student Council members will staff a table in the cafeteria to hand out drug/alcohol prevention

material and for student signatures.



Shannon High School Teresa Peters, Contact

Friday, Oct. 17 • The Student Advisory Board is making anti-drug message posters using the theme “Send A Message.

Stay Drug Free.™”

Monday (Theme: “We Pledge To Keep Our Hands Off Drugs!”) • Students and staff will put their handprint on poster pledging to keep hands off drugs. • All students and staff will receive a red “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™” ribbon.

Tuesday (Theme: “Scrub Out Drugs!”) • Students and staff will be encouraged to wear scrubs. • A medical fact concerning the negative effects of drug use will be given on the announcements.

Wednesday (Theme: “RED-y To Be Drug Free!”/Wear Red Day) • Students and staff may wear red to promote a drug free lifestyle. • Haltom City Police will come out to do Drunk Buster goggles, drug dog, and drunk driving simulator

demonstration, if approved.

Thursday (Theme: “Send A Message. Stay Drug Free.™”) • Students and staff may wear their favorite college T-shirt or sports jersey to show their strength to be

drug free.

Friday (Theme: “Spook Out Drugs!”) • There will be a “Spider Web of Commitment To Remain Drug Free!” • Students and staff will write a commitment to remain drug free and place it on the spider web in the

Commons Area.

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