Red Ribbon Week
From October 23-31, 2024, Snowline schools will join thousands of other schools across the globe to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. This year's theme, "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free," encourages students to envision a future where they make healthy, drug-free choices that lead to success and happiness. Red Ribbon Week serves as a reminder for students, staff, and families to unite in promoting a positive, drug-free lifestyle and reinforcing the importance of making informed, healthy decisions.
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Enter the national Red Ribbon Week photo contest today! There are two ways to enter:
1) Decorate your home, mailbox, or fence with a double-looped red ribbon and the theme “Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free.” Then, snap a photo (with people if possible) and upload it—parents or school staff must submit the entry. Get votes from your friends and community, and winners will receive awards for categories like Most Creative, Best Use of Family and Community, and Most Educational.
2) Decorate your school with a double-looped red ribbon and this year’s theme, “Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free.” Take a photo (preferably with people in it) and upload it—school staff must submit the entry. Ask your friends, family, and community to vote for your photo online. Winners will receive awards for categories such as Most Creative School, Best Use of School and Community, and Best Educational.
The Red Ribbon Week Story & Planning Guide
Here are some helpful resources to support your Red Ribbon Week activities. Learn about the inspiration behind Red Ribbon Week with The Kiki Camarena Story, available for download in both English and Spanish. Additionally, download the 2024 Red Ribbon Planning Guide to assist in organizing impactful events and promoting a drug-free lifestyle in your school community.
THE KIKI CAMARENA STORY
DOWNLOAD THE 2024 RED RIBBON PLANNING GUIDE
Elementary School Resources
Medication Safety Lessons (grades K-5)
The slideshow and video (K-2, 3-5) teaches students:
- Not to touch medicine that isn't theirs
- Not to take medicine without a trusted adult/parent
- Not to take medicine (or anything) that looks like candy (this is especially important because of fentanyl and marijuana packaged as candy/treats)
- Not to share medicine
Natural High Drug-Prevention Stories (grades 4-5)
Older elementary students (grade 4-5) can benefit from this curated list of Natural High's most accessible and least intense lesson plans on drug prevention:
- Tony Hawk, skateboarder: was exposed to drugs at a young age and chose to live drug free.
- Wuv Bernardo & Sonny Sandoval (POD), grammy award winning rock band members- talk about peer pressure and choosing to live drug free.
- Tim Howard, pro soccer player: chose to live drug free even though friends did drugs.
- Lisa Leslie- Olympian and WNBA pro: lives drug free to represent her family.
Middle & High School Resources
Drug Prevention Lesson (grades 6-12)
Natural High's 2024 Red Ribbon Week curriculum includes 3 short videos and discussion questions. We have compiled them into a slideshow for easy use.
The slideshow and videos teaches students:
- The science of joy (how dopamine works)
- The dark-side of highs (unmasking artificial rewards)
- Choosing wisely (navigating the world of artificial and natural highs)
- Optional extensions to discovery natural-high storytelling videos for further exploration
Fentanyl "One Pill Can Kill" Lesson (grades 6-12)
The "One Pill Can Kill" campaign is an extremely important and timely lesson for all middle and high school students. Fentanyl awareness and safety are paramount.
The slideshow and video teaches students:
- That fentanyl is everywhere (6 out of 10 fake pills)
- Fentanyl facts
- Discussion questions about fentanyl use
- An optional kahoot to test knowledge on fentanyl
Need More Resources?
Resources
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Drug Enforcement Administration
Drug Free America Foundation
DUI Resources: A Guide To Charges, Treatment, and Supportive Services
Lock Your Meds
Drunk Driving Statistics
How to Quit Cigarettes
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Institue on Drug Abuse
Natural High Red Ribbon Resources
NIDA for Teens
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Lesson Plans
Fentanyl Awareness Guide for Parents, Teens, and College Students
Montana Meth Prevention
Natural High For Educators
NIDA's Lesson Plan and Activity Finder
Operation Prevention
SAMHSA Materials for School
Parent Engagement Series: Drugs, Alcohol, and Vaping Workshop
Drugs & Alcohol Workshop
Please share with parents or come in support of your students!
Join Snowline's amazing social worker team as they share how to help teens & tweens stop or stay away from alcohol and drugs including vapes, marijuana, and fentanyl.
When: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 10am English, 11am Spanish
Where: Snowline District Office Board Room or steaming online on Snowline's YouTube page.
Details: Snowline website's parent resources
RSVP by clicking here or just show up!
All Snowline employees have access to therapy and mental health services, whether or not you receive benefits.
Get access to free and low-cost mental health benefits including:
- Kaiser/Anthem Blue Cross: behavioral health appointments (insurance & co-pay required)
- Employee Assistance Program: therapy appointments and crisis line (free, all employees)
- Talkspace: app-based telehealth counseling (free, all employees)
- Care Solace: local referrals to mental health counseling (co-pays & insurance likely needed)
- Crisis line: If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911 or 988, or text HELLO to 741741
Katie Bodell | katie_bodell@snowlineschools.com
Shad Grijlava | shad_grijalva@snowlineschools.com