Red Ribbon Week!

Red Ribbon Week 2016 Oct. 23-31

RED RIBBON T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yHEUCD5q_M All Lathrop students, teachers and staff are eligible to participate in this contest. Lathrop PAL will accept entries from October 28 – November 10, 2016

T-Shirt Design Contest Rules Your design must include the Red Ribbon Week Theme of YOLO. BE DRUG FREE. The word Lathrop must also be included in your design. Your design may appear on the back or front of the shirt, please indicate on your entry where the design is to appear. Your design may not exceed 11” (inches) wide and 12” (inches) high and can include up to 4 colors. One design per entry. However, participants may enter as many entries as they want. Your design must be wholly original and promote a drug free message. Entries must be submitted to Mr. Raya by 3:30 P.M. Thursday, November 10. Entries may be submitted on hard copy (paper) or by e-mail to paul.raya@sausd.us. Submissions can also be hand drawn or designed using a design program such as Photoshop or Illustrator. All entries become the property of Lathrop PAL. The winners will be announced during College Prep on November 16th.

All winning designs will be featured on Lathrop’s web site. 1st Place design will be featured on the official Lathrop PAL Red Ribbon T-Shirt and the designer will receive two T-Shirts. 2nd & 3rd Place designers will receive one T-Shirt each.

“Follow Your Dreams Don’t Do Drugs” Thursday, OCTOBER 27 – “Follow Your Dreams Don’t Do Drugs” Students may wear pajamas to school. No see through, sheer, tank top or spaghetti strap PJs may be worn. All pajama clothing must be complete with top and bottoms, no mixing with non pajama clothing items. No sweat pants or tops may be worn. No slippers, stuffed animals, or blankets.

“I’m Too Bright for Drugs” Friday, October 28 – “I’m Too Bright for Drugs” Students may wear bright colored clothing. All other clothing items must comply with uniform policy.

Fall Dance & Haunted Maze Friday, November 4th, 2016 2:30 – 4:45 P.M. $5.00 includes admission to dance, haunted maze, food and drinks Purchase tickets during lunch must be in school uniform Only Lathrop students may come to the dance

What’s Red Ribbon Week?

Red Ribbon Week History Special Agent Kiki Camarena Special Agent Camarena was an 11-year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Agency assigned to the Guadalajara, Mexico, office. In 1985, he was extremely close to unlocking a multi-billion dollar drug ring. On February 7, 1985, he was kidnapped and murdered by the drug traffickers. His tragic death opened the eyes of many Americans to the dangers of drugs and the international scope of the drug trade.

Red Ribbon Week History Shortly after Kiki’s death, Congressman Duncan Hunter and Kiki’s high school friend Henry Lozano launched “Camarena Clubs” in Kiki’s hometown of Calexico, California. Hundreds of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifice made by Kiki Camarena.

Red Ribbon Week History State parent organizations called on community groups to wear red ribbons during the last week of October as a symbol of their drug-free commitment. The first "official" National Red Ribbon Celebration was proclaimed by congress in 1988. In 1988, the National Family Partnership (NFP) coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons.

Click on the site below to learn more about KiKi and his amazing legacy. Click to watch a video on KiKi’s Legacy

Congrats to September Teachers and Staff Member of the Month Ms. Helstrom, Mr. Gutierrez, and Mr. Aguirre!

Time to Vote Students: Please vote for ONE Teacher and ONE Staff Member for October NOW Teachers: See your email for your ballot and vote for ONE Teacher NOW https://goo.gl/forms/XkhRj4pKMehRpQGx1