Pubdate: Sat, 29 Oct 2005
Source: Charlotte Sun Herald (FL)
Copyright: 2005 Sun Coast Media Group Inc.
Contact:  http://www.sun-herald.com/newsch.htm
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1708
Author: Sara Spas, DeSoto County School District
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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE RED RIBBON WEEK

Years ago, the last week of October was named as Red Ribbon Drug
Awareness Week. As the times have changed and the years have passed,
the week has taken on a new meaning with several messages.

Last week, the School District of DeSoto took part in many activities
to encourage gun safety, driving precautions and drug awareness.

Each school posted signs to show that they committed to being
drug-free. The teachers had their students engage in activities with
the same theme. Memorial Elementary held a door decorating contest.
The 5th grade class of Shannon Rhea won 1st place, Lois Heine's 2nd
grade class took second and Ms. Levine's 2nd grade class won third
place.

At DeSoto County High School, School Resource Officer Jose Vitali,
school nurse Teresa Wilson and a group of students observed the
student drivers as they left the parking lot one day. Students with
their safety belts on received a Smarties candy and the ones without
the belt on received a Dum Dum lollipop. This activity has become an
annual event at DCHS.

These are just a few of the activities from Red Ribbon Week. School
staff at each location continues to promote safety in all areas for
students.
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MAP posted-by: Richard Lake