What is Red Ribbon Week for kids?

Red Ribbon Week is designed to get people talking to other people and working on activities that will help rebuild a sense of community and common purpose. Red Ribbon Week is designed to help parents and schools deliver an effective drug prevention curriculum.

What is the Red Ribbon Week theme for 2021?

Drug Free Looks Like Me™
The 2021 Red Ribbon Campaign Theme is Drug Free Looks Like Me™. According to the campaign website, the theme was created by Ohio 7th grader Marin Wurst.

What is National Red Ribbon Week?

Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985.

What can you get for free on Red Ribbon Week?

Students wearing a Red Ribbon Wristband, during Red Ribbon Week October 5-30, recieve a free “small fry.” Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Students wearing a Red Ribbon Wristband, during Red Ribbon Week October 5-30, recieve a free “small fry.” Not valid with any other offer or coupon.

What do I wear for Red Ribbon Week?

Students must wear uniform pants/skirts. “I have the power to say NO to drugs!” Students will wear superhero shirts, capes, etc. If you don’t have superhero gear, you must wear your uniform.

How can you say no to drugs?

Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs

Look the person in the eye.
In a firm voice, tell the person you don’t want to drink or use drugs.
Give a reason why you don’t want to drink or use drugs.
Ask the person not to ask you to drink or use drugs again.
If you notice that someone does have drugs, leave the area.

What should I wear for Red Ribbon Week?

What can kids do instead of drugs?

Here’s a list of some ways to have fun with friends while avoiding alcohol and drugs:

Live Theater:
Bike riding:
Wedding Receptions:
Visit a Museum:
Take a Class:
Send Poems to Friends:
Volunteer at a Shelter:
Make a Photograph:

How do you explain drugs to a 7 year old?

Be specific about the effects of a drug, but keep it simple. You can talk about a person getting very angry, for example, rather than more extreme violence. If your child asks for more information, give it to them. Talk calmly and use terms that your child can understand.

What do schools do for Red Ribbon Week?

Schools, businesses, the faith community, media, families, and community coalitions join together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week in many ways, such as: sponsoring essay and poster contests; organizing drug-free races; decorating buildings in red; handing out red ribbons to customers; holding parades or community events; …