Hi, parents! As your student probably has communicated to you, I got hit with a bug this week. The good news is that my voice is coming back. The less than great news is that I’ve had to get more rest and do a little bit less, including missing some school. I wanted to check in with you and let you know that all is well and I’m on the mend. This week’s homework is here: 2019-11-04 Homework
Also, this week is Red Ribbon week.
Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally tortured and murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico. As a tribute to SA Camarena, high school friend, Henry Lozano and Congressman Duncan Hunter, created “Camarena Clubs” and the wearing of a red ribbon to show their oppositions to drugs.
In 1988, the National Family Partnership coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary Chairpersons. Since then, the Red Ribbon campaign has taken on national significance, and NFP continues to coordinate the campaign for families, schools and communities across the nation each year. Wearing red ribbons during the month of October continues to represent our pledge to live drug free and honors the sacrifice of all who have lost their lives in the fight against drugs.
Tomorrow is polka dot day!
Ms. B. in Class 