Hey Rankin Kids and Parents!...
This week is Red Ribbon Week! (October 22-26)
Our theme this year is “Believe, Achieve, Succeed DRUG–FREE!”
Show your school spirit and participate in “dress up” days:
MONDAY - “Wear ALL Red” Day –
(wear all the RED you can – from head to toe!)
TUESDAY - “Team Up Against Drugs” Day –
(wear you favorite team jersey (soccer, football, baseball, etc)
WEDNESDAY – “Turn Your Backs On Drugs” Day –
(wear your clothes backwards)
THURSDAY - “Sock it To Drugs” Day –
(wear mismatched socks)
FRIDAY – “We’re Too Bright for Drugs” Day –
(wear a bright colored t-shirt or Rankin shirt.)
*** Challenge students, remember to wear or bring your “farming outfit” for the Koalaty Kid Celebration! ***
Other activities:
• Students will learn the Red Ribbon Week pledge, the history of this annual national awareness event, and participate in a class activity with their friends.
• Students will be on the lookout for “red” foods in the cafeteria.
• Students will guess how many red pieces of candy (sugar-free, of course) in a jar.
• Students will wear bright colored bracelets with important reminder/slogans all week and will enjoy other special treats/keepsakes given this week.
• Students will participate in music & p.e. activities during specials that will emphasize the importance of making wise, healthy choices because we are all too special!
• Students will enjoy a morning announcement of special “thoughts for the day”.
Be sure to ask your child what they’ve learned this week!