Pubdate: Tue, 04 Nov 2003 Source: Beeville Bee-Picayune (TX) Copyright: 2003 The Bee Picayune Contact: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3037 Website: http://www.bee-picayune.com/ BISD CAMPUSES CELEBRATE RED RIBBON WEEK - - Editor's note: This story was submitted by the Beeville Independent School District to be published during Red Ribbon Week. As with so many of our nation's most successful endeavors, what is now known as the Red Ribbon Campaign began as a passionate, grass-roots expression of concern. It was initiated in 1985 by a group of parents in Illinois and Virginia following the brutal murder of Enrique Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, by drug traffickers. By urging citizens to wear the symbolic red ribbon, they created the backbone of support for the Red Ribbon Campaign. The red ribbon is more than just a ribbon. It is a symbol of awareness; a sign that we choose to strive for drug-free lives. It is a powerful educational tool that should be utilized not only one week in October, but throughout the year. By wearing a red ribbon and saying no to drugs, we can make a difference and prevent future tragedies. From 1988 through 1996, the Texas Red Ribbon Campaign was sponsored by Texans' War on Drugs. The Texas Commission of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) has committed resources to ensuring the continuance of the Texas Red Ribbon Campaign. The mission of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is to provide leadership and resources needed to prevent our children from using drugs, to help persons who are addicted recover, to protect our families and communities from the dangers of drug abuse. The TCADA encourages all Texans to demonstrate their commitment for a drug-free Texas by wearing or displaying red ribbons during Red Ribbon Week. Texans are encouraged to participate in Red Ribbon Week programs and activities in their communities and help build the bridge from awareness to action. Activities sponsored for the remainder of this week by the Beeville Independent School District include: Tyler Kindergarten Wednesday: Wear Red Day - "Paint Red Hearts on Faces" during PE Thursday: "Hugs Not Drugs" - Tyler students will go to TJIS to give students "Hershey Hugs." Friday: classroom Halloween parties R.A. Hall Elementary School Wednesday: "Wear Red Day," all students and staff will be encouraged to wear red to signify their unified belief that drugs destroy dreams; Angela Welborn, Bee County extension agent, will visit third and fourth grade classes during their physical education classes to discuss the dangers of smoking, the importance of proper nutrition and the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy body. FMC Elementary Wednesday: "Red Day" - Students will be encouraged to wear red to school. The classroom with the most students wearing red will be recognized at the Friday assembly; teachers will use an activity from the D.A.V.E. curriculum. Thursday: "Put a Lid on Drugs" - Students will wear their crazy hats. Each classroom will select the best hat. Teachers will use an activity from the D.A.V.E. curriculum. Friday: "Let's Be Free of Drugs/Pledge Day" - Students will be encouraged to wear patriotic clothes and to sign a pledge card to remain drug free. An assembly will be held around the blacktop at 9 a.m. Students will recite the drug-free pledge; balloons will be released; classrooms will be recognized for having the most feet on their wall, having the most students wearing ties, and having the most students wearing red; students and one staff member will be recognized as winners of the crazy hat contest. Moreno Junior High School Wednesday: Wear red to show your support and participation in being drug free. Thursday: "Put a Hat on Drugs" - all students and faculty are urged to wear a hat of some type to show their support. Friday: "Our future is so bright without drugs that we have to wear shades." All students and faculty members will wear sunglasses to show their promise to be drug-free. Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School Wednesday: Announce door decorating contest winners and "Wear Red Day." Thursday: "Shade Out Drugs," wear your sunglasses. Friday: "Put A Cap On Drugs," wear your favorite cap Learning Resource Center Wednesday: "Wear Red Day," students will wear red. Thursday: "Too Cool for Drugs," students will wear sun glasses. Friday: "Drugs are Scary," students will dress in Halloween costumes. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake