CCES Red Ribbon Week
Red
Ribbon Week for CCES
October
17-25, 2009
About the Event
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention
campaign in the country. Although the start end dates can vary
slightly depending on the organization and source, Red Ribbon Week
generally takes place the last full week in October, with the
weekends before and following the last full week included as
appropriate celebration dates. This year Red Ribbon Week will be
celebrated October 17-25, 2009 at CCES.
Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals
to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a
commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal
commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the
creation of drug free America.
And, perhaps more importantly, Red Ribbon Week commemorates the
ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki"
Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffikers in Mexico while
fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and
children safe.
Today, Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve Special Agent Camarena's memory and further the cause for which he gave his life. The Red Ribbon Campaign also became a symbol of support for the DEA's efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education programs. By wearing a red ribbon during the last week in October, Americans demonstrate their ardent opposition to drugs. They pay homage not only to Special Agent Camarena, but to all men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our nation's struggle against drug trafficking and abuse. 3
Our students at CCES will have a RED RIBBON assembly on Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00AM. We will learn and share why we celebrate this event . 4th graders will share the story of KiKi Camarena, 3rd graders will share facts about alcohol, 2nd graders will share facts about tobacco and KDG and 1st graders will share the important message to “STOP and THINK”… Please come learn with us…
