South Tama Elementary Counselor Anita Townsley leads students in a chant during the 2017 Red Ribbon Week Celebration. Red Ribbon Week is next week Monday, Oct. 29-Thursday, Nov. 1. File Photo/Allison Graham

Red Ribbon Week will be held at the South Tama Elementary starting October 29 and running through November 2. Red Ribbon Week is designed to raise awareness about drug prevention education & advocacy.

The National Family Partnership organized the first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign. NFP provides drug awareness by sponsoring the annual National Red Ribbon Campaign. Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America.

This year’s overall theme is Life is Your Journey, Travel Drug Free. Each day of the week also has a theme as follows:

MONDAY, OCT 29

Red”-y to Live a Drug Free Life

Dress in Red

TUESDAY, OCT. 30

Follow Your Dreams

Dress for your future career

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31

Tama, Toledo and Meskwaki Police officers have been invited to greet Elementary students. Teachers will also talk to students in grade level pods about Halloween safety.

THURSDAY, NOV. 1

My future is too bright for drugs.

Wear neon colors.

FRIDAY, NOV. 2

Team up against drugs.

Wear your favorite team colors or jersey.