Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week “is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs,” The theme "Send a Message, Stay Drug Free" is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices. The theme is also a reminder that by staying drug free, you are sending a message to yourself and others about how much you value yourself, your overall health, your community and your future.These activities “allow students to observe the cooperation of the community toward a common goal.”

Monday:  Send a message by wearing as much red as possible to stay drug free.  Join Dr. Barrosa for the Parade October 21^st on Del Mar.

Tuesday: Send a message with your crazy hair or hat that you will stay drug free. 

Wednesday: Send a message with your cool socks to stay drug free.  Sign the drug free poster during luch.

Thursday:  Send a message of thanks to the culture that will help you stay drug free.  Wear clothing from that culture.

Friday:  Send a message what activity will you do to stay drug free.  Dress in your active wear.

All classrooms will receive Red Drug free wristbands. While wearing the wristband, visit the 2019 sponsors and enjoy the following opportunities during the entire Red Ribbon Week:  
    - Aliso Ice Palace: Students wearing a Red Ribbon Wristband will receive one free skate rental.
    - Zoomers Petting Zoo: Students Wearing a Red Ribbon Wristband will receive One Free Child’s Admission and one free train ride with the purchase of an adult admission.
    - For Full list of the 2019 Business Offers CLICK HERE    

What is Red Ribbon Week?
National Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in October each year. It is a time set aside by educators, law enforcement agencies and cities to promote children, families, and every member of the community in taking a stand against the use and abuse of drugs and narcotics.  The event was started in 1985 to mark the life of US Drug Enforcement Office, Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena.  He was born in Mexicali, Mexico and graduated from high school in Calexico, CA. After he went to the Marine Corps for 2 years he became a Narcotics Investigator with the El Centro Police Department. He then worked 11 years with law enforcement, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), throughout California and Mexico trying to get rid of people who did not obey laws. Then a tragic event happened in 1985 when Kiki was close to solving a huge investigation. He was murdered by the drug cartel and never seen again. 

Ever since this innocent man put his life on the line to protect citizens from drug problems, people from everywhere celebrate Red Ribbon week in honor of everything Kiki did for us. The wearing of red ribbons was practiced to celebrate his memory, and this is how the event got its name “Red Ribbon Week”! We wear red to promote a drug free life! Drugs continue to plaque our country as they affect both children and adults. Families and friends also suffer the when a loved one is addicted to drugs. As a student, you can do your part by sending a positive message to your peers in your school and with your families at home. Thank you Enrique Kiki Camarena!

Please help celebrate Red Ribbon Week with our fun themes. Let’s show everyone how being drug free truly is the only option in life! Make sure you wear your red ribbon each day as well as dress up for each theme. 
Remember-it is your life and being drug free is a choice! Make smart choices because they last a lifetime!!!

Safety Committee Meeting

Thursday, October 24th 
1:45pm to 2:15pm
Check in at the front office

Las Palmas is working to make our Safety Committee more robust than ever. We'd like to invite parents, especially those who are first responders, to join us on Thursday, October 24th from 1:45-2:15 pm for our monthly meeting to discuss the school's emergency plans and procedures.
 

~ Trunk or Treat ~ Harvest Festival ~

Parent Conference - Early Dismissal

Calvera Info Grams - For Sale

Dia de los Muertos learning treats:  Starting on Monday the 21^st until Tuesday the 29^th Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) will be selling Calvera Info-grams that you can send to your friends for $.50.  Learning treats will go on sale before and after school, in front of the school.  They will be delivered on October 29^th and 30^th in honor of Día de los Muretos.

(They are a note card with a safTpop and skull sticker).