Clowns Aren’t Scary, Drugs Are!

Drug use is not something to be taken lightly. But this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with drug-prevention programs. At Cowpens Elementary School in Cowpens, South Carolina, teachers and students dressed as friendly clowns. They wanted to communicate “Don’t clown around with drugs.” The students and staff paraded around outside with anti-drug banners. Then the best clowns were chosen. If you have a clown day and parade, have a few students carry a “Proud Of Our Safe & Drug Free School” Vinyl Banner. Have the rest of the student clowns hold Red Ribbon Week Celebration Balloons .

Electing To Be Greener

This fall, you have the opportunity to help choose the President by casting a ballot. You also have the opportunity to help the environment by holding onto your Red Ribbon Week Celebration Balloons. Balloon releases create litter that spreads over miles. Wildlife can get caught in the strings or swallow the pieces. Try these Earth-friendlier activities:

• Write numbers on the balloons before distributing, then draw numbers to determine prize winners

• Have students run races while keeping a balloon between their knees

• Organize a balloon volleyball tournament.