Westwood Elementary School combined its drug prevention efforts with character education. The slogan “Being Drug Free Is My Responsibility” was the theme. Inspired by “Color My World Drug Free” products, Red Ribbon Week organizers sent home a worksheet for parents/ guardians to fill out. The sheet asked what their children were doing to color the world with character. The response was amazing; students were affirmed and encouraged by what the adults had to say. Westwood families gathered with families from five other schools to attend a community-wide event, a “Wrap The Town Red” ceremony. There, the mayor spoke, choirs sang, and cheerleaders led chants before the crowd dispersed to wrap red ribbons around town. Back at the school, each day the morning announcements featured information on healthy character choices, including being drug free. Tuesday, students focused on making footsteps worth following when they participated in group walking time, letting good character keep them on track. Wednesday, youth from Friendswood High School treated the elementary students to a “Character Is Our Anti-Drug” pep rally and handed out stickers from Positive Promotions. Thursday, Westwood gave drugs the boot with cowboy wear. Friday, the school honored character role models…grandparents.
Second Prize - Westwood Elementary School Friendswood, Texas
Westwood Elementary School combined its drug prevention efforts with character education. The slogan “Being Drug Free Is My Responsibility” was the theme. Inspired by “Color My World Drug Free” products, Red Ribbon Week organizers sent home a worksheet for parents/ guardians to fill out. The sheet asked what their children were doing to color the world with character. The response was amazing; students were affirmed and encouraged by what the adults had to say. Westwood families gathered with families from five other schools to attend a community-wide event, a “Wrap The Town Red” ceremony. There, the mayor spoke, choirs sang, and cheerleaders led chants before the crowd dispersed to wrap red ribbons around town. Back at the school, each day the morning announcements featured information on healthy character choices, including being drug free. Tuesday, students focused on making footsteps worth following when they participated in group walking time, letting good character keep them on track. Wednesday, youth from Friendswood High School treated the elementary students to a “Character Is Our Anti-Drug” pep rally and handed out stickers from Positive Promotions. Thursday, Westwood gave drugs the boot with cowboy wear. Friday, the school honored character role models…grandparents.
