Red Ribbon Week

Dear Family Members, 

Our school will be joining all the schools across the nation Oct. 26th – 30th in celebration of Red Ribbon Week.

This special week is to remind everyone about the dangers of drug usage. The red ribbon is the symbol behind the nation’s fight against drugs. There are a number of activities we want you to be aware and participate in as much as possible.

In addition to the following Red Ribbon Week activities, we are also having a poster contest. Posters must be on 11 x 17 paper or poster board and should have a message about being drug free. The 1st place winners will go on to the district contest. GCISD is also sponsoring a Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition. Please submit your PSA to amanda.coburn@gcisd.net and title it Red Ribbon PSA. All posters and Public Service Announcements must be turned in to your students’ classroom teacher or Mrs. Coburn by Friday, October 23rd.

Cannon’s Red Ribbon Theme: Say NO... It Helps Us Grow

Monday, October 26th: Plant the Promise
Scholars will be making a promise to be drug free as they plant tulip bulbs outside in the front of the school. Red tulips blooming in the spring will serve as a beautiful reminder of the promises scholars made this week. 

Tuesday, October 27th: Grow Healthy... Don’t Let Drugs Mix You Up! Please have your student wear mixed up clothes. It is also National Mix It Up Day. Students will be encouraged to sit with a new friend at lunch or find a new friend to play with at recess. 

Wednesday, October 28th : Growing My Healthy Drug-Free Selfie! Students can wear healthy hobby/extra curricular activity attire. (sports uniform, boy/girl scouts uniform, choir shirt, art smock, etc...) Students and staff will be taking Healthy Selfies to post Students should all wear red and sunglasses. Students will receive a sticker today. on blogs and Facebook during the day!

Thursday, October 29th: My Drug-Free Dream ... When I Grow Up I will Be... Please have your student wear their pajamas. Students will make a pledge to be drug free and set a career goal.

Friday, October 30th : BEE Drug Free... So Friendships GROW! Students can dress like a friend(s). (You can wear the same Cannon shirt.) Each student will receive a “BEE a Friend” spirit stick.We want this week to be fun, educational, but most important; we want our students to know it is OK to

Say No To Drugs! Please discuss each one of these areas with your family. Let’s do everything we can to make our community healthy, safe, and drug free.