Bullying is a Serious Issue

"Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power. Most often, it is repeated over time."

School bullying takes on many forms, and it is done by both girls and boys. A recent U.S. study shows that 17 percent of all students reported having been bullied "sometimes" or more often. This amounts to almost one in five students. 

When an issue arises that you may believe is bullying, reach out to the classroom teacher or principal right away. The quicker we are able to deal with an issue the better.

For more information, visit https://www.stopbullying.gov/.

Mable Woolsey will be using the social emotional curriculum, Character Strong, as our foundation for our Bully Prevention Program and Character Education Program. Each month we will focus on a different theme. During the month, classrooms will complete short activities each day.

For more information, visit https://characterstrong.com/ .

Monthly Themes:

• Courage

• Respect

• Perseverance

• Gratitude

• Honesty

• Kindness

• Empathy

• Responsibility

• Cooperation

• Creativity

Family letters are sent home at the beginning of each month and include an explanation of the theme, conversation starters, questions you can ask, application ideas, children's books to read, adult articles on the topic and group activities to participate in.

At the elementary level, we realize that children are developing their social skills, self regulation skills, and interpersonal skills. We believe in using Conscious Discipline techniques to properly problem solve conflicts. We understand that all behaviors require student support and that some behaviors will also require consequences. We believe meeting as a team with the parent(s) to review the behaviors, when they are happening and what they are telling us. We will then create an action plan by identifying a possible intervention, taking data on that intervention, and then reassessing the plan every 6-8 weeks.

Please review the current handbook for discipline procedures.