DES RED RIBBON WEEK
October 16-20
Dear Parents,
Our DES Student Council is excited to announce the first Red Ribbon Week in a long time! If
you’re unfamiliar with Red Ribbon Week, it’s a week to raise awareness of drug abuse and help
our children not only pledge but desire to live a drug-free life. With a deeper understanding of
drugs, our children will be able to have the courage and ability to stand up and say “No!” if and
when the time arises.
Please keep an eye out for the numerous contests and engaging activities we will have for the
students throughout the week. Support your child(ren) in learning about how to be drug-free by
talking about peer pressure, drug abuse and addiction, and other drug-free topics at home
throughout the week and throughout the year.
Here is a quick schedule for the contests and due dates. Contests are completely optional and
will stay fun for the student's learning and growth! Please watch the Duchesne Parent
Facebook page for more information and reminders! Remember to keep the DES Dress Code in mind as you pick your outfits each day!
Monday, October 16
- Dress Up Day: “United We Stand for a Drug-Free Land!” Dress in your best patriotic
clothes!
- Letter to Self due! Write a letter to your future self on why being drug-free is important to
you!
Tuesday, October 17
- Dress Up Day: “Give Drugs the Boot!” Dress in your best western wear!
- Drug trivia sheet due!
Wednesday, October 18
- Dress Up Day: “Chase Your Dreams Not Drugs!” Wear your pajamas!
- Essay entry due! Topic: “Your Future is Key so Stay Drug Free!”
Thursday, October 19
- Dress Up Day: “Adventure Awaits! Drugs Do Not!” Dress as your favorite storybook
character!
- Art Contest Due! Topic: “Be Kind to Your Mind! Live Drug Free!”
Friday, October 20
- Dress Up Day: “Proud to be a Drug-Free School!” Dress in blue and white as your favorite
decade!
Thank you for your support in this important week! We are excited to learn and grow and bring
this tradition back to Duchesne Elementary School! If you would like to get on our Red Ribbon
Committee, please let the front office know!