Red Ribbon Week

October 27th-31st
What is Red Ribbon Week?
Red Ribbon Week is a week
dedicated to a drug free
lifestyle.
Millions of students across
the nation are celebrating
this week. Red Ribbon Week
is the oldest and largest drug
prevention program. It has
been going since 1985!
We want to be safe, healthy,
and drug free, this week and
always!
How did it get started?
In 1985, Drug Enforcement
Administration officer Kiki
Camarena was killed by drug
traffickers in Mexico City. He
had been working undercover
to keep illegal drugs away!
After his death, the Red
Ribbon became a symbol of
intolerance against drug use.
How are we celebrating?
Theme days one different
theme for every day!
Bringing a stuffed animal on
Thursday to donate.
Individual poster contest for
7
th
& 8
th
graders.
Door decorating contest for
5
th
& 6
th
graders.
Exit Ticket
Please take out a piece of paper and write the
answers to these questions.
1. What does the red ribbon stand for?
2. How did Red Ribbon Week begin?
3. What are you going to do this week to celebrate?

When done, sign your class pledge to remain safe,
healthy, and drug free!