DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.™ Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.
The Maple Heights High School Counseling Department has different activities planned for the week. Listed below are Spirit Day Themes:
Monday (10/27): “Pledge to be Drug Free” Wear Red
Tuesday (10/28): “Sock it to Drugs” Crazy Sock Day
Wednesday (10/29): “Team up Again Drugs” Favorite Team Jersey
Thursday (10/30): “Dreaming of a Drug Free World” Wear PJs
Friday (10/31): “Drugs are Scary” Wear a Costume (school appropriate -no masks)
There will be a door decorating contest, essay contest (gift card as prize), and opportunity to sign a Red Ribbon Pledge to be Drug Free.