Drug Free Week

Hello there. Red Ribbon Week is once again quickly approaching. 4th graders will be heavily involved with all sorts of activities revolving around this concept. Some will need a parent’s permission and some will not. Please initial and sign below to ensure that your child doesn’t miss out on any of the upcoming events.

Monday, October 24th: Lei Off Drugs Day at Bitterroot
*Wear Hawaiian attire to school. ($100 reward)
* DEA agent Dunlap will be kicking off Red Ribbon Week by sharing the
story of DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. His story is the reason behind
Red Ribbon Week. He will also share what character traits he uses in order to be a DEA agent.

Tuesday, October 25th: Don’t Let Drugs Tie You Up Day at Bitterroot
*Wear a necktie to school. ($100 Reward)
* Students from Senior High that have had drug/alcohol related experience and received treatment from the Rimrock Foundation will be here to share their stories with us. (Age appropriate) This talk shows how normal kids, with normal families, get into trouble and make poor choices. It also shows that it starts now, at age 10-11 for many of these kids. Peer pressure is discussed as well. Many times these kids make a comment about how they wished they would have had Character Building time/classes like this when they were their age. POWERFUL!

Wednesday, October 26th: Sock It To Drugs Day at Bitterroot
*Wear Crazy Socks to school ($100 Reward)
*Little House on the Prairie Movie. This movie does a great job on focusing on how a life with drugs not only affects that person, but also takes a tole on the entire family. Albert, the main character, gets hooked on morphine due to peer pressure. His dad moves him back to his hometown only to find out Albert continues the drug habit. Pa helps Albert get off the drug and deal with the effects of that drug. It is rated PG. There is a $300 fake money buy in or $500 with popcorn and pop.
______ Yes, my child may watch the film.
______ No, my child may not watch the film.

Thursday, October 27th: Drugs Stink, Wear Pink Day at Bitterroot (Also in conjunction with Pack the Place in Pink day for Breast Cancer Awareness)
*Wear as much pink as you possibly can to school. ($200 reward)
*A group of kids from Skyview will be coming to do some activities with kids that teach them why drugs are not such a good idea. This is a really fun activity with a great bunch of high school kids that have continued to make good choices and resist peer pressure. AWESOME!

Friday, October 28th:Team Up Against Drugs Day at Bitterroot
*Wear your favorite team’s attire to school.
* Field Trip to the Yellowstone Detention Center (Jail)-Kids will get an age appropriate tour of the county jail. It is completely safe, and we are never left alone without guard supervision. We have done this before, and it really hits home with kids. They will see actual prisoners, cells, officers, food, and a booking room. They will hear stories that demonstrate all the things we have taught them this week. This is a huge eye opener to where they could end up if they make negative choices now. The officers that do the tour, talk heavily about how making positive choices NOW matters. They also share that almost all of the inmates are there because of drugs and alcohol related issues, and that most of the inmates are great people that just make poor choices. All parents are welcome to attend this field trip with their child and two chaperones are still needed. Just meet us there around 9:00 am. There is a $1000 fake money buy in for this trip.
______ Yes, I want my child to attend this field trip.
______ No, I don’t want my child to attend this field trip.
*School wide assembly at 1:00. MCC (Montana Conservation Corp) will be doing some fun raps, skits, and activities with kids for about 30 minutes to wrap up the week. MCC is also an amazing organization that gives kids an alternative to drugs and alcohol by doing volunteer work out in nature. Look into it when your child turns 13!

As you can see, both fourth grade classes take this issue very seriously. It is not meant to scare kids, but it is meant to show them the facts of life if they choose to go down the path of alcohol or drugs. Please feel free to contact us with any concerns/questions you may have.

JUST SAY NO!!!
Ms. Erickson and Mrs. Hankins

Student Name ___________________________
Parent’s Signature _______________________ Date _______________
*All this information can be found on the blog. Please log dates/events on your calendar and return this slip to school tomorrow. Thanks.