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Battlefield Primary School students gear up for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30. In the back row are Truman Keys, Ethan Covington and Ashton Holbrook. In the front row are Cassidie Butler, Neely Bailey and Shelby Houts. Contributed photo
Battlefield Primary School students have a colorful plans to recognize Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30.
“Red Ribbon Week is a national celebration that focuses on promoting a drug-free life and teaching children the skills necessary to make smart, healthy choices,” school guidance counselor Angel McPeters said.
The nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program began as a result of the kidnapping and murder of DEA Special Agent Enriqué “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. Camarena was on the verge of unlocking a drug pipeline in Mexico for the DEA until he was killed in the line of duty.
With the young ages of their students in mind, faculty and staff at BPS will work together to teach children about healthy and safe living on a very basic level. Classroom lessons will help children understand issues like making healthy choices and not doing anything to harm their bodies.
“Hopefully the little reminders we share with the students will plant a seed and open the door for parents to give them more information as they deem appropriate,” McPeters said.
Students will kick off the week Oct. 26 by wearing their favorite sports team items to “team up against drugs.” Everyone will also wear red ribbon stickers throughout the celebration. McPeters and the school nurse will visit each class for short lessons as well.
The event will draw to a close Friday, Oct. 30 when everyone at BPS celebrates Farmer Day through the school Renaissance program.
“The theme we'll incorporate into that day is ‘plant seeds, grow up drug free,’” said McPeters. “We hope the fun themes and activities throughout the week will help students begin to understand the importance of making healthy choices throughout life and keeping their bodies safe from any type of harm.”
For more information about the national Red Ribbon Week program, visit here and here.
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