Red Ribbon Week
This week we are seeing a lot of red at J. H. House ~ Red Ribbons, that is! We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time set aside for students and teachers to pledge to keep their bodies free from drugs that can hurt them. We all know how dangerous drugs can be and we are learning ways to say "NO!" Sometimes it is hard to say "NO" because it may be your best friend or someone you really admire who is trying to get you to do something that is not safe. What we are learning is that if someone is your true friend, they wouldn't want you to do something that could hurt you.
Another problem is that you may think nothing bad can ever happen to you, even if it happens to others. Something to remember is schools and parents would not spend so much time telling you all about the bad things that can happen with drugs if it wasn't true. There are too many other things that we need to do. You can bet that anything the school takes time for is VERY IMPORTANT! Just look at all the adults who smoke and wish they had never started! They did not believe they would get hooked, but they did.
Remember the 3 rules to use with something that is not safe: Say "NO!" Get Away. Tell a Grownup. Do these three things and you will always be safe!
It is good that it was red ribbon week because it shows to stay out of drugs.You are always trying to tell people to stay away from drugs and that is good.Im always going to stay drug free!Even if people tell me to have some Im gong to say NO.
Posted by:lillian | November 02, 2005 at 10:11 AM
I loved your weblog about red ribbon week. I agree with you about drugs. they are bad for you now there are good drugs for you like the ones doctors give you.I'm glad you teach the kindergarten through 5th grade.Keep up the good work.
Posted by:Emily | November 02, 2005 at 10:19 AM
I read your weblog about drugs. I know drugs are bad.That is why I won't do drugs.I know some people say they won't do drugs,but they stil do them. I won't do drugs even if a friend tells me to!
Posted by:Joseph | November 02, 2005 at 10:22 AM
Hi. It is true that drugs are bad for you. Natural High was true, it helped with a lot of things. Bye!!!
Posted by:Zachary | November 02, 2005 at 10:57 AM
I loved wearing the red ribbon. I hope that we get some in middle school.I am thankful for you being our councelor
Posted by:rosalinda | November 17, 2005 at 10:57 AM
Dear Mrs.Halloran,
In your blog you said that people shouldn't do drugs and the red-ribbon is a symbol for kids not to do drugs. I think that is a great idea for us kids at J.H.House.
Posted by:kerri | February 27, 2006 at 10:49 AM