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Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are October 24-25

No School - October 15

No School - October 15 - Professional Development

No Elementary or Middle School Classes

There are no elementary or middle school classes October 25 for conferences

No School - October 26

Anyone can bully. If you are bullying someone, ask an adult to help you

Anyone can bully. If you think that you sometimes bully others, talk to a parent, teacher, counselor, or other trusted adult to get support to help you stop. Remember you have a choice and it’s wrong to choose to bully others.

Don’t join in when friends or others are bullying

If your friends or classmates are bullying someone, don’t join in. If they ask you to join in, say no and walk away. Try to get them to stop and walk away too. Tell an adult so the bullying can be stopped.

Accept being told “no” without getting upset or angry

You will be told “no” many times in your life. If you are able to respectfully accept “no” for an answer, people might be more likely to say “yes” to you in the future. So when someone tells you “no,” look at the person, say “okay” and stay calm. If you disagree, you can ask him or her about it later.

Remember that words hurt too

Remember that it’s not just about physically hurting others. Words can hurt a lot too.

Follow this week’s tips to help instead of hurt

If you think that you sometimes bully others, talk to an adult you trust about how to stop. Decide to stop and tell people close to you so that they can support you. Don’t say hurtful things or join in on bullying. A positive, friendly environment is better for everyone, including you!

Be respectful in person and online

It is always important to be respectful, online and in real life. If you see someone bullying online or in a text message, tell a trusted adult. Also, remember that nothing is private when you are online or on your phone. There are no “take-backs” either. What you write or post will always exist somewhere, even after you delete it.

If you see cyber bullying, save the evidence

If you experience or see cyber bullying, save the evidence. If the bullying continues, you may need the proof before steps can be taken to make it stop. You can save the evidence by printing it, copying and pasting it, or just not erasing it. Share it with a trusted adult too.

Try not to respond to cyber bullying. If you do, be careful

Always report cyber bullying but try not to respond to it. If you choose to respond, try to stay cool and calm and tell the person to stop bullying. Do not bully back.

Don’t forward harmful messages

If someone sends you mean emails or messages about someone else, respond by saying that you think it’s mean and you won’t send it to anyone else. Do not respond if you do not feel safe. Remember to report the cyberbullying to a trusted adult.

Follow this week’s tips to keep the internet safe and friendly

Always be respectful and report bullying to an adult, whether you see it online or in person. If you see cyberbullying, save the evidence, and don’t join in or forward mean messages.

Always be kind and make everyone feel welcome

It’s never okay to criticize or be mean to someone because he or she is different from you. We feel good about ourselves when other people care about our feelings and are kind to us.

Remember that sometimes, laughter hurts others

Laughter can be fun and make us feel good. It’s sometimes hard not to laugh when we hear other people laughing. While it’s good to laugh at our own mistakes, it’s not okay to laugh at someone or to make fun of them. This hurts people’s feelings and makes them feel left out

Don’t use nicknames that hurt feelings

When someone uses a nickname that we like, it can make us feel good and friendly towards each other. Make sure that people feel good about the nicknames you use for him or her.

Don’t say someone can’t do things because he or she is a boy or a girl

Boys and girls have lots of skills. Don’t say someone can’t do things because he or she is a boy or a girl. Don’t use mean names because you think they are not acting like other boys or girls.

Follow this week’s tips to treat your classmates well

Always be kind and make others feel welcome. This helps make our school a safer and friendlier place. Remember that everyone can do something to stop bullying!