Partnerships in the Classroom

This past week has been a busy one with Red Ribbon Week activities and Halloween. Our partners have been busy with helping each other not only with school work but also reminding partners about what they should wear each day for Drug Free week.

Monday was Red Ribbon Day where the students all wore red and received red ribbons to wear. Tuesday was "Sock it to Drugs" where the students could wear silly socks. Wednesday was "It's a Jungle Out There" where the students could wear animal prints or camo to "Hide from Drugs". Thursday was "Teaming up Against Drug" day where the students wore their favorite team colors and we have a school wide Drug Free Pep Rally with the high school band, cheerleaders, and football players. The cheerleaders did cheers about being drug free. The football players spoke to the students about staying drug free and accomplishing their goals. The students really loved this event! And Friday was "Scare Away Drugs" where the students got to wear their costumes for a Costume parade around the school.

Some of our class partners during their free time even discussed what drugs were and what using them could do to them and other. As a look around and observe our accountability partners, I have noticed that it is going beyond school work. I have overheard some pairs discussing manners, ways to respect others, and how to handle problems with others. Maybe this is the beginning of a year full of respect and helping for the rest of the school year! :)