Progress has been made but there is still work to be done.

ANTI-BULLYING EFFORT

www.mychildsafety.org

 

 

The  Connetquot Board of Education a has passed and posted on the district website the

“ HARRASSMENT, HAZING & BULLYING REGULATION 0115-R”

 

THANK YOU TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DISTRICT FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN

 

Links to these documents are embedded below:

 

 

http://www.ccsdli.org/files/802281/0115-E%201%20Harrassment%20Hazing%20%20Bullying%20Form.pdf

 

http://www.connetquot.k12.ny.us/policies/policies/0115E.1.pdf

 

http://www.connetquot.k12.ny.us/policies/policies/0115E.2.pdf

 

http://www.connetquot.k12.ny.us/policies/policies/0115E.3.pdf

 

 

The Following appeared on the PTA.ORG website ( all credit given to them )

www.pta.org

 

Resources to Assist in Bullying Prevention

Bullying has profound negative effects on a child's development and it can be a real distraction in school. In fact, it is estimated that 160,000 children in the United States miss school each day as a result of being bullied.

Many adults aren't aware that a child is being bullied because many children don't tell their parents or teachers. They might be worried that they won't be taken seriously, or that the adult will respond inappropriately. To learn how to respond to bullies, visit PACERKidsAgainstBullying.org with your kids. The site features games, interactive stories, and other activities that teach children about bullying and how to stop it.

Other resources:

• Use this handout to prepare yourself for conversations with your child about possible bullying behavior your child has seen or experienced.
• Visit this site for more information on how to respond and take action.
• Check out PTA.org's resource on bullying prevention.

 

 

 

There are now 4 Parent Members that are invited to attend the Monthly District Anti-Bullying Committee Meeting. One from elementary level, one from middle school level, one from high school level  and one from the PTA council. 
 

The District's Anti- Bullying Posteris out and will be hung up in every classroom, atrium, gathering place at the Connetquot Schools. Progress has been made on the District's Anti-Bullying website. A series of homework assignments on the topic are going home arould the district and some shools plan to make this amonthly event.
The Committee is researching videos and books on the topic.
The Committee plans to visit other districts that have had an Anti-Bullying program in place for many years to see what we can learn from them.
 All staff has been trained on the topic by
www.BalanceEducationalServices.com

  

 

The Following appears on the Balance Educational Website (All credit is given to them)

 

 

Greetings!       Most states have laws that address bullying in schools.  To make these laws effective, schools need to provide training for all staff that include practical strategies to keep all students safe, physically and emotionally, and maintain an effective academic environment.    Read on for a quick, easily-implemented strategy.   Best wishes for a great school year! Steve Breakstone and Michael Dreiblatt Balance Educational Services     Feature Article: 4-Step Response to Bullying   All staff members need to know which specific behaviors they are required to address, i.e. examples of physical, verbal, cyber bullying and social aggression.  Training should then teach staff how to effectively respond when they witness bullying.  A carefully designed, four-step response that takes between 10-30 seconds can "nip bullying in the bud."  Using this strategy can stop bullying, social aggression and other hurtful behaviors before the situation becomes severe or chronic. Using this 4-step response will go a long way in fulfilling the goals of bully prevention laws as well as educational requirements about teaching students respect and citizenship. The 4-Step Response to Bullying When staff see or hear bullying and other hurtful behavior, they need to: 1. Stop the bullying behavior 2. Identify the specific behavior that is hurtful and unacceptable 3. Remind the student of the school's expectation 4. Remind the student of the behavioral expectation (a replacement behavior, as appropriate).  For example, if a staff member heard a student belittling another student, the staff can state, in an authoritative yet respectful tone, the following: 1. Stop talking right now. 2. The way you were talking was insulting. 3. In this school, we don't talk to people in a mean way. 4. When you talk to someone, say positive things. Do you understand? Good, let's get to class. This strategy won't solve every problem, and staff needs to know how to respond if a student continues to be hurtful. However, most students do respond to strong, responsible leadership by adults and will comply.  There is no one solution to stop all bullying, but a consistent response from staff members will create a school culture where all students know that hurtful behavior will not be tolerated.   Call us for more information on staff training and other bully prevention strategies.  Toll Free 1-866-768-4803  ©2008 www.BalanceEducationalServices.com  Permission is granted to use this article with full credit.      Purchase the Book   How to Stop Bullying and Social Aggression: Elementary  Grade Lessons and Activities That Teach Empathy, Friendship and Respect  (Corwin Press) $33.95     Click Here to Purchase

 

 

 

 If you know anyone who wants to be on that email list tell them to email mychildsafety@gmail.org

 

 

Thank you for caring. 
 

Ray Carta

 

 

Remember- as a responsible parent you must gather, analyze, take with a grain of salt and come to your own judgment on any tips and or advice you get from anyone.

 

There are no experts here – this is just pure information for you to expand you knowledge and understanding on the topic.

 

Here are some additional websites you may want to visit:

 

 

www.bullies2buddies.com

 

www.hazelden.org/web/go/olweusparent

 

www.42explore2.com/bully.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK LETS WRAP UP THIS NEWS LETTER FOR NOW.

 

Your assignment:

 

-Contact your PTA at your school and let them know you want to make sure your school and PTA is in some way addressing the topic of bullying.

 

-Visit www.mychildsafety.org  and brows the many resources.

 

- Email mychildsafety@gmail.com if you have come across any helpful sites or programs.

 

- Talk to your child about Bullying- Make sure they know what a victim, a bully and a bystander is and that it is ok to tell you if someone is brothering them, without you losing your mind and having a severs emotional reaction, which is the last thing you child needs at that moment.

 

-Print yourself out 3 copies of the district’s policy   http://www.connetquot.k12.ny.us/policies/policies/0115R.pdf

Keep one for your records and reference- Give one to your child’s teacher and give one to some you know from another school in the district.

 

-Do a little research- make sure you know the difference between Bullying and normal child’s play. Not everything is Bullying.

 

- If your child is involved in an organized sport or other club or organization make sure that organization in some way addresses the issue of Bullying.

 

- Together we are creating a culture and community where Bullying is not acceptable, nor cool and some where along the way, because of this effort we are going to save at least one child from a traumatic memory or injury or worse.

 

That, my fellow Child Advocates, Parents, Administrators and Teachers is our job and our responsibility.

 

Thank you for caring.

 

                Ray Carta                    

 

 

 

Check out-- Bullying on the Bus

 Check out the free Bullying webinars offered by

                          www.BalanceEducation.net
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If you are a parent you must watch this
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/ 

WiredSafety.org

 

 Check out this publice service announcement on Cyberbullying. Just click below.

CYBERBULLYING


If we dont teach our children how to deal with bullying now they will not be prepared for Bullying in the workplace.


Parent alert on Social Networking
posted on district website
http://www.connetquot.k12.ny.us/parentalert.htm

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