Red Ribbon Week 2010
The Bloomfield R-14 School District is gearing up for Red Ribbon Week during October 25-29. The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered Kiki Camarena, a DEA agent, in 1985. This began the continuing tradition and displaying of Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment toward the creation of a drug-free America. The district’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “One School, One Goal, Drug Free!” Many fun activities are planned during the Red Ribbon Campaign. These activities include pledges, dress-up days, and a school-wide parade. All students will be given the opportunity to sign a pledge to be drug-free. That pledge will go into a drawing for small prizes during the week. Students and staff will show their commitment to making healthy choices by dressing up each day. Monday is Mix-Up Day, Tuesday is Purple and Gold Day, Wednesday is Pajama Day, Thursday is Camouflage Day, and Friday is Costume Day. We will celebrate being drug-free with a school-wide parade at 1:30PM on Friday, October 29. The parade route will begin at the HS gym, go up Seneca Street, turn right on Salem, turn right on Center Street, and continue back to school. Parents and friends are invited to watch the fun.
Cats Have Character = Self-Discipline
In October, Bloomfield Elementary and Middle School is promoting self-discipline and drug prevention. Parents play a key role in helping their child make healthy choices. Here are some ideas on how you can help your child:
Explain to your child that he is very special and should take care of himself. This means showing self-discipline and being drug free.
Discuss your family’s values about drugs and obeying the law.
Teach your child to take medicines only when you or another trusted adult (such as a doctor or nurse) gives it to her. Be sure your child knows that it is never okay for children to take medicine on their own.Encourage your child to take responsibility for saying “NO” to drugs and “YES” to healthy and fun activities.
Be a positive role model by maintaining healthy habits in your everyday life.
Keep communication open. Create an atmosphere at home where your child feels free to talk to you when he has a problem.
Role-play refusal skills so your child will know how to resist drugs if they are offered.
Build your child’s self-esteem in every way you can. Spend time together and let your child know that your love is constant. Praise your child’s achievements, as well as efforts to do her best. The stronger your child’s self-esteem, the more confident he will be to reject drugs and other risky behavior and choose healthy activities.
Explain to your child that he is very special and should take care of himself. This means showing self-discipline and being drug free.
Discuss your family’s values about drugs and obeying the law.
Teach your child to take medicines only when you or another trusted adult (such as a doctor or nurse) gives it to her. Be sure your child knows that it is never okay for children to take medicine on their own.Encourage your child to take responsibility for saying “NO” to drugs and “YES” to healthy and fun activities.
Be a positive role model by maintaining healthy habits in your everyday life.
Keep communication open. Create an atmosphere at home where your child feels free to talk to you when he has a problem.
Role-play refusal skills so your child will know how to resist drugs if they are offered.
Build your child’s self-esteem in every way you can. Spend time together and let your child know that your love is constant. Praise your child’s achievements, as well as efforts to do her best. The stronger your child’s self-esteem, the more confident he will be to reject drugs and other risky behavior and choose healthy activities.
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