Student Assistance Counselor
Samantha Gilday - 603-336-598 x395


October 2010
    The Hinsdale Schools and community will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 23-31, 2010 in order to honor the law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty addressing the drug trade. Red Ribbon Week was established after Enrique Camarena, a DEA agent, was abducted and killed in 1985 while investigating a major drug cartel. His death opened the eyes of many Americans to the dangers of drugs and the scope of the international drug trade. People have since pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made by Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans.
    By wearing a red ribbon during the last week in October, Americans demonstrate their strong opposition to drugs. They pay respect 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.
-Prevention Partners & US Drug Enforcement Agency



Hinsdale Middle/High School will be involved in the following activities during Red Ribbon Week (10/25-10/29):

All Week:
*     Receive a free bookmark when you check out a book from the school library throughout Red Ribbon Week.
*     Answer trivia questions and enter raffle for daily prizes!
*     Check out the school news to see what’s happening!
*     Come by and check out the awesome information and artwork displayed in RRW posters made by the Health classes

Monday:
*     “Plant the Promise” event: Hinsdale Schools and the community will plant 150 red tulips bulbs (that will bloom in April for National Alcohol Awareness Month). We will join individuals and organizations throughout New Hampshire for this beautiful event!

:
*     “Drugs Turn You Inside Out”: wear your clothes inside out!

Wednesday:
*     “Use Your Head. Don’t Do Drugs”: make your hair as crazy as you can!

Thursday:
*     “Drugs Clash with Your Dreams”: make sure your outfit clashes!
*     Fill out a card that can be displayed on the school walls! “Instead of using alcohol or drugs I…”

Friday:
*     Wear Red Day!
*     Selected students will parade downtown to demonstrate their support for drug prevention and law officers
*     Receive a certificate for signing the pledge on Thursday






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