Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® here at Da Vinci Communications, Design, and Science!
What Is Red Ribbon Week? It is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. We hope to have students show their personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through participation in various activities October 23 – 27th. We will have a “wear red day” and see health related content in classes and presentations.
This year’s theme is: “Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free”. We hope to strengthen anti-drug-use attitudes and norms through sharing information. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Ask your child to tell you about things they hear at school about Red Ribbon Week®!
Parent Resources:
Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish)
Vaping: Parent Guide
Fentanyl: Parent toolkit
Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet
Join us Tuesday October 24, 2023 6:30-7:45p in person, or on zoom, for a parent workshop on Substance Abuse Prevention featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and supports available. Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox Theater, you will have the chance to see various vapes, devices and products. Webinar link for Tues. October 24th: https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/96721710993
Save the date Thursday, October 26th 3:30-6:30pm Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot or new COVID booster! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Multi-Purpose Room, walk-ins are welcome. This is a community event where all staff, students, families and friends are invited! Must be at least 5 years old to participate.
One fun way to start or continue the conversation about drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices with your children AND have a chance to win an iPad? National Family Partnership is sponsoring a photo contest. The photo contest is free, simple and you could win an iPad and $1,000 for our school!! Log onto www.redribbon.org and find out more!