Red Ribbon Week

October 19th - 23rd

The purpose of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a visible commitment to a safe, healthy and drug-free lifestyle. The campaign is designed to accomplish the following:

• to create awareness concerning the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
• to support the decision to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Panorama has arranged a full week of activity to bring awareness to our students...  

*All Week - Bring in your Pennies for Prevention*

Monday 10/19:  Wear School Colors ~ Students will recieve their RED wristbands and enjoy a school-wide assembly.

Tuesday 10/20: Wear Yellow ~ 'Drug Free, the Way to Be' is the theme of the day.  Class posters will be judged.

Wednesday 10/21: Wear Crazy Socks ~ Encourage kids to 'Sock it to drugs'. 

Thursday 10/22:  Wear Blue ~ because drugs give you the blues.  Discuss with students the emotional and physical effects often associated with substance use.

Friday 10/23: Wear Red (and athletic shoes)
It's our Panther Challenge!  It is also the LAST DAY to bring in your Pennies for Prevention.  [Minimum day]

"Drug-Free is the Key 2009"

Red Ribbon Week brings millions of people together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence prevention, early intervention and treatment services.

By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life.