Red Ribbon Week at Barnett

Barnett Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon week the week of October 15-19.  Thanks to the preparation of our school's counselor, Ron Jensen, each day had its own theme and focus. Monday started off with the theme of wearing red and “One School - One Goal - Bully & Drug Free!” Teachers took the opportunity to discuss the importance of being drug free and standing up against bullying. Our red day was followed by the popular Crazy Hair Day--“Hair’s to a Drug – Free Life!” Students and teachers discussed the positive difference we make in our lives and in others' lives by staying away from all types of harmful substances and drugs.

The middle of the week was characterized with a focus on making smart choices and how the choices we make every day have an impact on our lives.  Once we make the choice to be drug free we need to continue to make that choice every day to stay that way.  Thursday was the favorite team sport uniform day--“Team Up againstDrugs.” The discussion on Thursday was about students teaming up with friends to be drug free and to also be kind to everyone and stand up against bullies.  Our Red Ribbon Week ended with the focus on "One School, One Goal, Bully and Drug Free!" with students wearing school colors or school t-shirts.  The best way to be drug free is to learn how to say, “No” to people who want you to use drugs and to tell on those who do use drugs. Thank you Mr. Jensen for helping us to focus on how to live better lives and be better friends by learning how to say no to drugs and to stand up against bullies!