Red Ribbon Anti-Drug Week at Desert Trails
Did you know....Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life and pay tribute to DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. Special Agent Camarena was an 11 year veteran of the DEA assigned to the Guadalajara, Mexico, office where he was on the trail of the country's biggest marijuana and cocaine traffickers. In 1985, he was extremely close to unlocking a multi-billion dollar drug pipeline. On February 7, 1985, he was kidnapped, brutally tortured, and murdered by Mexican drug traffickers. His tragic death opened the eyes of many Americans to the dangers of drugs and the international scope of the drug trade. Shortly after Kiki's death, Congressman Duncan Hunter and Kiki's high school friend Henry Lozano launched "Canarena Clubs" in Kiki's hometown of Calexico, California. Hundreds of club members pledges to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifice made by Kiki Camarena. These pleges were delivered to First Lady Nancy Reagan at a national conference of parents combating youth drug use. In 1988, the National Family Partnership (NFP) coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. At Desert Trails we keep the tradition and the pledge of living drug-free alive.(information provided by www.justice.gov/dea/ongoing/redribbon_factsheet.html)
How are we celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Desert Trails?
Monday, Nov.1 Team up against drugs- wear your favorite team jersey or a DTES t-shirt!
Tuesday, Nov. 2 Elect to be drug free- wear red, white, & blue!
Wednesday, Nov. 3 Sock it to drugs- wear crazy socks!
Thursday, Nov. 4 Tie up drugs- wear a tie!
Friday, Nov. 5 Stand up against drug- wear red!
**Friday, Nov. 5 is a culminating day of our week long focus to take a stand against drugs. The DEA helicopter will be landing on the DTES playground. Once the landing takes place several law enforcement agencies will be offering mini- workshops to all K-6 students. From Phoenix police to ICE~ Desert Trails' students will be having a wonderful morning learning and engaging first hand with the men and women who serve and protect us!!! As a twist this year, we not only want to honor Special Agent Canarena, our students will be presenting each agency with "We are thankful for you" letters.
A special thanks to Andrea Owens and Special Agent Owens for making this day truly a day to remember at Desert Trails.
Technology DREAM
If you are planning on joining us Wed. Nov. 3 at 8:00am~ I am providing special duty aide coverage on the playground for your children to go and play. We will be meeting in the front office lobby! The Technology Team has some great plans and ideas to share with you!
Up-Coming Events for November
Nov. 1-5 Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 3 Technology DREAM meeting 8:00am Front Lobby
Nov. 4 Gov. Board meeting 7:00pm District Office
Nov. 8 School Council meeting 7:45am
Nov. 11 No School Veteran's Day
Nov. 16 PTO BINGO 7:00pm DTES Cafeteria
Nov. 17 Fall Orchestra Performance DTES Cafeteria
Nov. 18 Gov. Board meeting 7:00pm District Office
Nov. 18 Picture Re-takes & Activity
Nov. 18 Star Student Lunch with Mrs. Lee
Nov. 25 & 26 Thanksgiving Break~ Happy Thanksgiving!
