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Deb Danielson
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Counselor Corner
SARGENT SHRIVER ES 301-929-4426
Val Palmer
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October is Bullying Prevention Month
Toy Hughes
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Did you know that your counselors:
Works with students...
What is Bullying (kid friendly)? When someone uses
their strength and power, to hurt your feelings,
body or friendships, on purpose and over and over
again.
There is an imbalance in power or strength over a
child, it is hurtful and purposeful, repeatedly happens.
Bully behavior can be verbal, social, or physical.
Counselor Tip for Students: What your child
should do if he is being bullied?
 Walk away from the bully- avoid the bully by
staying with friends who will be upstanders and
stay near an adult
 Refuse to believe the bully’s words Tell the bully to stop- Use an “I” Message
 Report the bullying behavior to an adult
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Counselor Tip for Parents: What to do if
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my child is being bullied?
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 Focus on your child and be supportive
 Gather information about the bullying situation
 Do not encourage your child to get back at the
bully
 Review student strategies (above)
 Contact your child’s teacher, school counselor
or principal to report. Get information about the
bullying reporting form.
individually to help them
work through difficult
situations and make good
choices
small groups on topics
such as self-esteem, study
skills, family change and social
skills
in the classroom
focusing on topics like bullying,
academic success and problemsolving skills
Mrs. Danielson and Ms.
Palmer are now forming
groups for students on these
topics: Social Skills, Stop
and Think-Self-Control,
Friendships, Improving
Attention and Focusing, and
Anger Management.
Please contact them if you
would like your child to be
included in one of these
groups.
Counselor Corner
SARGENT SHRIVER ES
The best way to handle Bullying is to PREVENT it!!!
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In classroom lessons your child is learning…
Know and talk about our 3 Core Values
Be Respectful ~ Be Responsible ~ Be Ready to Learn
Our Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports at Sargent Shriver…
teaches students to know exactly how they are expected to behave no matter where they are at
school ~ classroom, halls, playground. Students are earning Compliment Cards in different areas
in the building such as lunch, recess, hallways, specials, and classes. The class from each grade
level with the most Compliment Cards monthly, will earn a special treat and their class picture
displayed on our Terp Wall.
How do we help children grow in showing respect at school and at home?
 Expect respect – in words and actions. From saying “excuse me”, giving compliments, to
holding doors open for others.
 Walk the talk- don’t forget that demonstrating positive behavior is very powerful
 Encourage respectful solutions - if a child makes a poor choice help him or her think of
different ways to deal with the solution.
 Be Kind ~ demonstrate the use of kind words and actions towards others as children learn
by watching adults
Sargent Shriver Elementary School wants to keep our parents informed. We use Microsoft Word to translate our
notes home to you. If our translated documents are hard to understand, please contact the office at 301-929-4426.
Thank you.
Sargent Shriver Elementary School quiere mantener nuestros padres informados. Nosotros usamos Microsoft Word
traducir nuestras notas a casa para usted. Si nuestros documentos traducidos son difíciles de entender, por favor
póngase en contacto con la oficina 301-929-4426. Gracias.
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