October is Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying is...

• An imbalance of power–one sided

• Harms emotionally or physically

• Happens repeatedly

• Intentional, threatening

• Seeking power and control

• No remorse–blames others

• No attempt to stop

Bullying is not...

• One time teasing

• Conflict between two students

• One time fight or disagreement

• Expressing differences of opinion

• Not playing fair or being left out of a group activity

Bullying Prevention Unit

As you know, we are using the Second Step program in your child’s classroom. The Second Step program teaches children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. It also helps our school be a safe, respectful place where everyone can learn. To further help our school be a safe and respectful place, we are also going to use the Second Step Bullying Prevention Unit. In these lessons, your child will learn specific skills to help stop bullying. 

Students will learn how to: 

• Recognize when bullying is happening 

• Report bullying to a caring adult 

• Refuse to let bullying happen to themselves or others 

• Be a bystander who stands up and is part of the solution to bullying

You can help us by using that language with your child so they know what to do to help stop bullying.