K-6 School News

October 23rd – 31st is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week inspires our kids to be drug free, to be happy, to be brave.

Every year, schools across the nation dedicate a week to promote drug prevention and awareness: Red Ribbon Week (RRW). RRW is filled with positive activities focusing on educating our youth about the dangers of drug usage and abuse. CEMS will be hosting theme days making participation fun and engaging for students while promoting a consistent anti-drug message. Please review the flyer that lists the days and themes. Teachers also have resources that they may use in their individual classroom.

How Parents Can Get Involved:
- Participate in Theme Days: Assist your child with theme days, ensure your child dresses accordingly. It’s a simple way to show support and keep the conversation going at home.
- Open Dialogue: Use this week as an opportunity to initiate or continue conversations about drugs with your children. Ask them what they’ve learned and share your perspective.
- Reinforce the Message at Home: Display your child's Red Ribbon Week projects prominently at home. Share the importance of the week on social media or with friends and neighbors.
- Educate Yourself: To answer any questions your child might have, stay informed about the latest drug trends and prevention methods. https://www.redribbon.org/

In conclusion, Red Ribbon Week is not just a school event but a community-wide initiative. By understanding the activities and actively participating, parents can play a vital role in reinforcing the anti-drug message, ensuring that children grow up in environments that foster informed decision-making and healthy lifestyles.

CEMS Update: The Run Club is beginning for 4th - 6th students at Campbell Elementary & Middle School. The fall program will begin after school on Monday, September 23rd. Interested students need to turn in their packets by Friday, September 20th. Please contact Karen Paradise with any questions!

CEMS Update: Everyone needs a break and our 6th graders love recess! We think it’s important for our students to get out and move, talk with each other and take time to jump start their brains after lunch!

CEMS Update: In Mrs. Kolidakis's 4th Grade class, after reading the book The Worry Stone, students made their own worry or focus stones. They chose 2 colors of polymer clay to create a marble effect, rolled their clay into a ball and then made and indentation for their thumb. They were baked and returned to students for their own use as needed!