“Each day, our mission at Hoover Elementary School is to provide a joyful and engaging environment, which inspires a love of learning.”

Hoover Highlights

A Publication for the Hoover Elementary

School Community September 29, 2015

  

A note

from the PrincipalGreetings Hoover Families, Communication is key! We are working hard to communicate with our Hoover families to

keep you connected. The partnership we share with you makes such a positive impact on the school experience for your child. We encourage all students to be respectful, responsible, kind, proud, and safe members of our community. Families, staff, and our community, work together to ensure that your child will have a positive and productive school experience. It is our privilege to educate your child every day at Hoover Elementary School.

Thank you to our PTA Executive Board for their help in starting up the school year. We have such a talented, energetic, and committed group of parents working with us this year. They have already been very busy planning events, assembling packets, decorating the lobby, organizing practical fun, fundraisers and keeping our sign messages up to date.

Thank you to all of the parents who attended Open House/Curriculum Night-we appreciate your time with us. If you were not able to attend, your child’s teacher has sent home the information packet for you to review.

Be sure to check out our website. You can check dates on the calendar and soon we will have pictures posted on the site.

For families new to Hoover, you will be seeing this key communication piece “Hoover Highlights” every third

Tuesday through e-news or on our website. If you need a hard copy to come home via backpack mail with your child please complete

the form which is located on the last page.

Welcome Table! We love the PTA-sponsored welcome table. In the front lobby, you will find a Hoover parent volunteer hosting the table everyday between 9:00-9:30 a.m. The Welcome Table assists during that busy morning time checking in students who arrive late, and writing out bus passes. If you arrive at school with items your child has forgotten, please drop them at the

Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars!

Oct. 6 PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.Oct. 7 WalkathonOct. 8 3rd & 4th Grade Field TripOct. 13 No School Professional

Development DayOct. 16 Kindergarten Field TripOct. 16 Red Wings GameOct. 16 Pink Out Spirit DayOct. 23 Hoot N’Howl 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Oct. 29 Picture Retake DayOct. 30 Halloween PartiesOct. 30 End of the Marking PeriodNov. 3 No School Work Day for

TeachersNov. 4 PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.Nov. 5 Skate Night at RiversideNov. 11 Evening Parent Teacher

ConferencesNov. 12 No School Day & Evening

Parent Teacher Conferences Nov. 13 No SchoolNov. 25-27 No School Thanksgiving

Break

Welcome Table and they will be delivered to your child.

Thank you to the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts for the landscaping work around the sign and in front of the school entrance. They were able to spread mulch, pull weeds, and plant flowers. We appreciate all of the pride they have shown as Hoover Rockets.

Our purpose at Hoover Elementary School is to make learning our first priority. As a principal, I will support that goal by being present in classrooms, observing teaching and learning. Therefore, I may not be immediately available in the office when you visit, but I will always contact you within 24 hours. If there’s an emergency, please leave a message with Mrs. Holmes and she will notify me.

Warm regards,Julie Linn

A few other notes & reminders…Student Check-OutPlease remember that a parent must come into the office to sign-out his/her student for appointments or early exit. The office will then call down for the student, and the child leaves the office with his/her parent. Children cannot be dismissed directly from the classroom, lunchroom, or the playground to the parent. We must have record of the adult picking up the child and be able to provide visual recognition of this adult, or check the identification of another adult who has been sent in the parent’s place. Please know that some of our staff who are new to Hoover may not recognize you and may ask for ID—this is for your child’s safety and well being. Thank you for cooperating with this important procedure.

Going home with another Student. Many of our students enjoy planning play

dates with friends after school. If you have given permission for your child to go to a friend’s house after school, a NOTE from the parent of EACH student involved MUST be sent to school. The written note documents permission and ensures safety without confusion. Also, when a bus is involved, the office is required to have students give the bus driver a Guest Bus Pass.

Student Drop Off: What would a start-of-the-year newsletter be without a few reminders about the parking lot!! Mr. O’Loughlin, Mr. Tony, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Miller, Mrs.

Bice and Mrs. Jungwirth and I ask for your cooperation with the following: *In the north parking lot used for student drop off and pick up, cars must be continuously moving through the right drop off lane, stopping only to drop off your student. If you are desirous of watching your child walk to the line-up area, please use one of the many parking spaces to park your car - even those waiting only a short time delay the other families waiting to drop off. *When dropping off, please move as far forward as possible so that additional cars are able to move in behind you. Our boys and girls do just fine walking those few extra yards, and it allows traffic to move freely.

*In the area marked “NO PARKING” cars should NOT be parked, or left sitting, in that lane, as it disrupts the flow off all other

traffic. You are welcome to use a parking spot if you would like to assist your child out of the car - please only use the lane if your child will be independently exiting the vehicle. *When walking from the parking lot to the school, please always use the crosswalk so that we can ensure your safety and the safety of your child. Our parking lot supervisors are happy to stop traffic so that you and your family are able to cross.

*This year, we have four Kindergarten classes dismissing in the afternoon. Many of these parents are parking in the lot and walking their children back to their car. If you have older students, perhaps they could cross Levan, with our wonderful crossing guards and you could meet them at the swim club parking lot or across the street. *For parent pick up at the end of the day, as well as during drop off in the morning, please DO NOT use the SOUTH LOT, which is for staff and busses only. All parents and visitors are asked to use the NORTH LOT. Thank you.

No Dogs at HooverNo Dogs are permitted on the school grounds during drop off or pick up times. Dogs are also not permitted at the bus stop. Some students have a fear of dogs or allergies. Our goal is to keep all students safe. A dog might be calm at home around a couple students but we are not sure how they will respond to hundreds of students. Thank you for understanding this policy.BUS STOP RULESThe school rules apply at all of our bus stops as well. For the safety of our Hoover Rockets, we ask parents to please refrain from smoking or bringing dogs to the bus stop. Thank you for your support. 2015 – 2016 DAILY SCHEDULESAll Grades 8:49 a.m. Entry bell rings 8:54 a.m. Classes begin 3:58 p.m. DismissalLUNCH AND RECESS SCHEDULE Kindergarten, Third and Fourth Grade 12:10-12:30 p.m. Recess 12:30-1:00 p.m. LunchFirst, and Second Grade 12:10-12:30 p.m. Lunch 12:30-1:00 p.m. RecessAFTERNOON RECESS SCHEDULE All Grades 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Attendance CallsAt Hoover, we use an automated calling system for students who are absent from school. Your child’s safety is of greatest concern to us. In order to ensure safety and to confirm that a child is absent with parent

knowledge, an automated system will make calls on the day of the absence.

REPORTING AN ABSENCEAll absences must be verified.  Parents may either complete an online form or call our attendance hotline to report an absence. We encourage you to complete the online attendance document to report your child's absence.  This might be one you want to keep in your favorites or in your cell phone for busy mornings.  

Here is the link:https://docs.google.com/a/livoniapublicschools.org/forms/d/17klw-r1fykzTydQbGXWRIuq-GjVjTs9_oVC-6hTQid0/viewform

As mentioned above, you may also call the school at 734-744-2731 to report your child's absence.  Thank you for your assistance!

Hoover Handbook HighlightsEach edition of the Hoover Highlights, we will summarize a selection of our student handbook. It is important to read and review the student handbook with your child. You can access it under the “For Parents” tab on our website at http://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Hoover.cfm

Forbidden Articles - Students will not bring forbidden articles to school such as tobacco, matches, lighters, caps, knives, or laser pointers. Students may never bring explosives, weapons, weapon look-alikes, or toy weapons of any kind to school. Glass containers are unsafe and should not be brought to school. Electronic toys, games, and equipment are not allowed. Students may not carry electronic communication devices such as pagers, handheld computing devices or cellular phones, on school grounds or on the bus, except when approved by the principal.

On Wednesday, September 16th, the boys and girls

participated in the “Freedom Run” to celebrate all of the special freedoms we share as citizens of the United States of America.  We formed a giant U-S-A as a school and sang the Star Spangled Banner.  Thank you to Mr. O’Loughlin, the PTA and the numerous parent volunteers who made this day so successful.

Notes from the Kitchen: Welcome Back! A few notes on breakfast and lunch:Lunch Payments: Lunch cost is $3.25, reduced lunch is 40

cents. Sending in your child's payment to school is the fastest way to get it on their account. Payments received by 10:30 a.m. will post that day. Note: Please remember to put your child's first and last name on any payments you send in. Domino's Pizza day - A reminder that an extra slice (limit one extra slice per child, please) is $1.00. If your child has a balance on his/her account, it is NOT necessary to send in an extra dollar. If you pay daily, the price is $4.25 for a two-slice lunch. Children who are free/reduced must pay for the 2nd slice.BreakfastTime: 8:40 - 8:55 a.m.Place: The GymPrice: $1.75

Reduced - 30 centsDetails: We offer a daily variety of tasty, quick breakfasts for your child (ren) that is nutritionally balanced. These include bagels, mini cinnamon rolls, banana bread, cold cereal and many other choices. Children arriving before 8:50 a.m. may eat at the lunch table, after that, they can take their food "to go". Please note: Children who want cereal MUST arrive by 8:45 so that they have time to eat it in the gym. We cannot allow them to take it to their classrooms.If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the kitchen or give us a call. Thank You!Mrs. Karen Wilcox- Kitchen Manager

Move toward Waste-Free Lunch PackingEver heard of waste-free lunches? Not only are they easier on the environment, but they are also easier on the wallet!  Instead of packing disposable bags, containers, drink boxes, etc; opt for reusable lunch boxes, containers, water bottles, utensils and cloth napkins.  By buying in bulk and packing reusable containers, families can recycle bulk containers at home to help the environment, while saving an estimated $246 per school year on lunches! Give it a try!

Brandon

Kaleniecki-Student Teacher with Mr. O’LoughlinBrandon Kaleniecki - I am a graduate student at WSU and will graduate with a Masters of Arts in Teaching in April. My major is PE with a minor in Health. I also have a Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan in Sports Management and Communications. I played hockey at U of M from 2002-2006 and currently coach hockey at Catholic Central. Athletics and Physical Education have played a large role in my life and it is the reason why I want to be a physical education teacher and coach. I grew up in the Dearborn area but moved to the Livonia area in High School and currently live in Canton.Taylor Raisch-Student Teacher with Ms. LaseckiHello Hoover Staff and Parents, My name is Taylor Raisch! This fall you will find me in the second grade wing as Ms. Lasecki's student teacher. I am a senior at Eastern Michigan University studying to receive a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education as well as Early Childhood Education. I am a Livonia girl! I attended Roosevelt, Riley, and graduated from Franklin High School. Aside from teaching I love arts and crafts and love to integrate that into the classroom. I look forward to seeing and meeting you all around Hoover this fall.

Kristin Fritz-Student Teacher with Mrs. CowherMy name is Kristin Fritz and I am finishing my undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University. Fire up Chips! I will graduate in December with a degree in Elementary Education and an Integrated Science major. I enjoy spending time with family, camping with friends and reading. This summer I got a call saying I would be able to complete my student teaching at Hoover. Little did I know how lucky I was; Hoover Elementary has welcomed me with open arms. The staff and students in this school allow me to look forward to coming in each morning. I enjoy working with Colleen Cowher and the third grade team. It truly is a wonderful learning opportunity. The third grade team not only supports me, but they are helping me to become a better educator. I cannot wait to see where this experience takes me!

PTA NEWSA Note from the President …

The official start of the 2015-2016 has begun.  Every day we are so fortunate to see all of our little Hoover Rockets’ smiling faces as they walk into the halls, excited to learn and grow.  

On behalf of the Hoover Elementary School PTA, I would like to extend a grateful and warm welcome to all of our new Hoover students and families and of course a huge welcome back to our returning students and families as we celebrate the successful start to the new school year! My name is Jill King and it is truly an honor and privilege to serve as your PTA President.  It is humbling and inspiring to be supported and surrounded by such talented and devoted teachers, administrators, staff and volunteers.  As a PTA, we understand all of the demands that school, work, activities and life can place on our Rocket families.  Stay connected with us online! Facebook:  “Hoover Elementary School PTA” Be sure that you have friended us!  We make updates several times a week.  It is the most hopping place for information about PTA happenings at Hoover.  Don’t miss out!!

E-mail:  LivoniaHooverPTA@gmail.com  ever has any questions, ideas, or concerns you would like to share?  Please feel free to contact me at any time and we will do our best to help.

Website: http://hoover.livoniapublicschools.org/pta we are in the process of updating our website this week! Calendar Syncing:  Very soon we will be sending out a sign-up to have your android,I-phone receives automatic calendar reminders and updates from our PTA Google calendar.  No more searching!!We hope these technology updates will help to ease some of the stress of staying connected.  A huge thank you for all that you do to support Hoover Elementary and continue to make it an excellent place for our Rockets to learn and grow!Thank You from the Hoover PTA!The Hoover PTA has had a busy start to the school year! A big THANK YOU to all that helped with school beautification, first day packets, Open House/Curriculum Night tables, and the first day welcome tent! Also, thank you to the Restaneo family for planting our new flower garden by the brick patio, the Gregg family for the awesome window paintings and Rebecca Starks for getting our road sign ready! Many hands make light work!! Thank you!!!Our very 1st Popsicles on the Playground was a huge success! We handed out almost 200 popsicles to new Hoover Rockets and their families! We hope that you were able to meet some new friends and families and learn more about the Hoover PTA! Thank you to all for coming out and to all that helped!Welcome Back Hoover Outdoor Movie Night…Oh, what a night!! Thank you to all the Hoover families that came out to our Welcome Back Outdoor Movie Night! We had perfect weather and it was awesome to see our Hoover Rockets enjoying the night with their family and friends! Thank you to all that donated your time and items to make the night a success! Thank you to Toni Restaneo for chairing our first event of the school year!

Do you have an extra 1/2 hour in the morning after dropping your student off?  We could use your help to staff the Welcome Table!  This is an excellent opportunity to spend a small amount of time to be a big help.  It only takes 1/2 hour and scheduling your time is easy.  Schedule week to week, month to month or schedule your time for the entire school year in advance.  To sign up go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4da5a82da20-welcome2

Eco-Action TeamThe Eco-Action Team is looking for volunteers to help create a sustainable future at Hoover

Elementary.  We are working on achieving bronze level certification through the National Wildlife Federation.  Information about forming an Eco-Action Team can be found at: www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School/Steps/Eco-Action-Team.aspx Becoming a Volunteer will ensure our success here at Hoover.  Our next Eco-Action Team meeting is at Hoover on October 1st at 2:40 pm in the conference room.  Please join us and find out how you can help or contact Shawn Grose at smgrose@yahoo.com /734-320-7052 for more information.  

You should have received your Walk-a-Thon packet home by now! All of our Hoover Rockets are buzzing about this important event, and we can't wait either! October 7 is the date! Please help us reach our goal of $10,000, so that the PTA can continue to provide the awesome programs we have at Hoover and to support our teacher's needs to continue to make our children's education top notch! This is our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year! All pledge sheets and payment are due on October 9 in the envelope provided! Early birds turn in by October 7 for extra incentives! 

Also, our PayPal account is open to take payments by credit card! You can find the donation button on this page: http://hoover.livoniapublicschools.org/pta/walk-a-thon/ for all PayPal donations, please make sure you include your child's name and teacher's name in the space provided! Thank you! We are also in need of many volunteers to make this event a success! Please consider coming out and supporting the school. It is going to be a fun morning!! Sign up below:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A48AEA62AAA8-hoover6 

Hoot -n- HowlGet ready for a HOWLIN’ great time! The Hoot-n-Howl will be held on Friday, October 23,

from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Children are welcome to dress in costumes (no masks, blood or weapons, please). We will be offering a few games, refreshments, and a DJ. Also, our Walkathon drawing winners will be drawn at the end of the celebration!

Dinner is served!  DJ and Dancing Games and Activities all evening Walkathon fundraiser drawing will be at

the end of the evening. 

Watch for an “e-blast” with a link to Signup Genius to volunteer during the eventReflectionsDoes your child like to sing, write poems or short stories, dance, take pictures, create art pieces, draw pictures, or make short films? The Reflections Creative Arts Competition has begun! Look for information coming home soon! The 2015-2016 theme is "Let Your Imagination Fly". 

Hoover Spirit WearWe are super excited to be offering NEW SPIRIT WEAR! If you did not have a chance to purchase before the September deadline, Spirit Wear will be back this spring! We hope you will wear your Hoover Spirit Wear with pride! It's time to get our SPIRIT on Hoover Rockets!  We will be having our first Friday Spirit Day on October 16th. Bring

in $1 and wear pink or your favorite red wings gear!  Let’s Pink/Red out Hoover. All proceeds from this spirit day will be collected and go towards Hoover adopting an animal at the Detroit zoo

PTA MeetingsThanks to all that attended our first PTA

meeting last week. Your enthusiastic participation is important to the success of our PTA.  I would personally like to invite you to be part of our PTA by becoming a member and attending monthly PTA meetings.  This gives you a vote (voice) on how your fundraising dollars are spent on our school and our AMAZING HOOVER ROCKETS!Thank you to our guest speaker, Julie Thompson, Livonia PTSA Council President for sharing all of the programs offered by the Livonia PTSA Council! More information can be found here: http://livoniaptsacouncil.org/Our next PTA meeting is Wednesday, October 6th at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome! 

Masterworks are looking for parent volunteers! Your children love when you share Masterworks Art with their

class!  Masterworks are a series of fine art prints volunteers take into the classroom. Teachers remain in the classroom.  Most art visits are 20-30 minutes in length and are scheduled about once a month.   No art experience or art history background needed.  

We have experienced presenters who can help you with fun ideas for your classroom visit.  And you are always welcome to watch an experienced volunteer during their classroom fine art visit. 

Masterworks are a great way to get involved with your child’s classroom!  Please see the signup genius to sign up for your child's class

 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b45aeaf2ea31-masterworks Or contact Heather Mezzadri or Danielle Springerhoovermw@gmail.com to learn more.

PTA Community Rewards…Easy Way to Earn Dollars for Our Rockets!!!There are so many ways to earn free and easy money for our school. Which one or two of these can you easily work into your shopping routine?

Box Tops for EducationFind the small box top logo and cut it out. Collect and

then send the box top to school with your child. Each box top is valued at .10 cents each and when we all pool together, they add up fast earning us hundreds of dollars a year! Find Box Tops for Education on Betty Crocker, Bisquick, Juicy Juice, Cheerios, Chex, Hefty, Pillsbury, Progresso, Cottonelle, Kleenex, Yoplait, Ziploc and many more well-known products. Go to www.boxtopsforeducation.com for a complete product list.Labels for EducationSimply clip the UPC from a “Labels for Education” product, collect them and send them to school with your student. Hoover can trade UPC’s for all kinds of things like gym equipment, school supplies, technology and more! Keep your eyes peeled! It’s more than just Campbell’s soup! Check out Goldfish Crackers, V8 Splash, Bic pens, Prego spaghetti sauce, Glad products and Pop Secret. Go to www.labelsforeducation.com for a complete list!

Busch’s Cash for EducationWe have a supply of Busch's Cash for Education cards that are linked to the Hoover Elementary account. Request

your card and then go online and register it with Busch's. Once registered, when you finish shopping you scan your card at the register. We then earn a percentage of your purchase of up to 5%! Simply request a card by sending a note to hooverptapresident.com, the PTA with your student's name and teacher, or pick one up at the next PTA Meeting.

Kroger Plus Card If you do not already have a Kroger Plus Card, please

stop by the Kroger customer service counter. Once you have your card, please register it at: www.krogercommunityrewards.comand link it to Hoover. Each quarter we will receive a check based on the total amount of our Hoover families purchases! Please note that this program runs from May 1st – April 30th of each year, so you must re-enroll by April 30of each year. Once you have registered your Kroger Plus Card for the community rewards, go to www.elabelsforeducation.com and register it there. Each time you buy a “Labels for Education” product and scan your card we get an EXTRA label credited to our account. Thank you for your extra effort!

Meijer Community Rewards SMThis is a free service and

can be done in store or online at www.Meijer.com/rewards . The Meijer 1 CardSM is a shopper card that can be used with cash, PIN-based debit card, or a Meijer Credit Card to link your purchases to your Meijer Community Rewards SM account. If you already have a Meijer Credit Card, just call 1-800-962-7011 to add Meijer Community RewardsSM to your Meijer Credit Card account. Then simply swipe your Meijer 1 CardSM whenever you shop at Meijer using cash, debit or credit. Hoover will automatically receive a percentage of your purchase totals, with double the rewards when you use your linked Meijer Credit Card!

GFS (Gordon Food Service) When you check-

out, Hoover can receive a percentage of your purchase. Simply tell the cashier that you would like to credit Hoover Elementary at the register.

Office Depot When purchasing school

and office supplies at Office Depot, Hoover will receive a 5% credit (of qualifying purchases) for free supplies when you use the Hoover Elementary school program ID number: 70051278.

TARGET “Take Charge of Education” If you have a Target credit

or debit card in your wallet, just go online: http://www.target.com/redcard/mainor call 1-800-316-6142. Once your card is registered to Hoover we will earn 1% of your purchases. A check is mailed each quarter to our school!

Hoover Families for all your support.

Other…Welcome to Hoover Girl Scouts…We have a large community of Girl Scouts at Hoover and we would like to welcome all girls to join one of our many troops! We currently have troops in 1st-4th Grade and we are working to establish a troop for our Kindergarten girls. If you didn’t already sign up at our Hoover Open House, please email Laurie Whell, the Hoover GS Troop Organizer, at lmwhell@gmail.com to receive more information.

Hoover Highlights Hard Copy

If you would like a hard copy of the Hoover Highlights please complete the form below. We are trying to be environmentally friendly and reduce the amount of paper that we are using.

Please indicate the name of one child in your family, who you would like to receive the hard copy, as well as their teacher’s name. Please return this form to Hoover. If you do not turn in this form, you will not receive a hard copy of the Hoover Highlights. We will be sending the Hoover Highlights through the e-news. If you have not signed up for e-news, please go to our website. Thanks for helping us to save resources.

Mrs. Linn Principal

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Hoover Elementary School(734)744-2730

15900 Levan Julie LinnLivonia, MI 48154 Principal

September, 2015

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

Our school will soon be implementing a program called i-Ready® Diagnostic Math that will provide our students with an innovative diagnostic assessment. i-Ready Diagnostic Math helps teachers to effectively assess their students and then provide individualized instruction based on each student’s unique needs. i-Ready Diagnostic Math assesses the following skill areas:

Math• Number and Operations• Algebra and Algebraic Thinking• Measurement and Data• Geometry

i-Ready Diagnostic Math begins by giving students an adaptive assessment. An adaptive assessment is a test that automatically adjusts the difficulty of the questions according to each student’s performance in order to determine his or her abilities in math. i-Ready is a very different kind of test that presents students with questions that can be both too easy and too hard. It is designed to do this until the assessment finds exactly the level at which the student is performing. Therefore, your child will certainly see some items above his or her level.

Each time a student gets an item incorrect, he or she will be presented with a simpler question until the diagnostic finds the grade level at which the student is performing. The assessment efficiently assesses students across multiple grade levels, allowing for identification of root causes of students’ struggles or for identification of areas where a student is ready for further challenge. This information will then provide the teacher with a “road map” to instructional remediation.

The program provides a series of comprehensive reports designed to make classroom instruction more effective. These reports include data about student performance as well as detailed teaching suggestions. They help educators make informed decisions about the instruction that is right for your child.

Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our school office or your child’s teacher. For more information on i-Ready Diagnostic, please visit the Curriculum Associates website at www.CurriculumAssociates.com.

Sincerely,

Julie Linn

Livonia Public SchoolsBullying: When a person or group purposely engages in actions intended to harm someone else emotionally or physically.

RECOGNIZING THE DIFFERENCE

Normal Peer Conflict Bullying

Equal power between students Imbalance of power between students

Happens occasionally Repeated negative actions

Similar emotional reaction Strong emotional reaction from victim with little or no reaction from bully

Effort to solve the problem No effort to solve the problem

Not seeking power or attention Seeking power, control or material thingsRemorse-will take responsibility No remorse-blames victim or others

Not serious (no serious intent to harm) Serious with threat of physical or emotional harm

Adapted from Bully proofing Your School

Bullying often consists of a series of cruel acts repeated over time. Children being bullied need and deserve adult intervention and help.

Normal Peer Conflict…What Bullying Is NotIt is important to note that peer conflict is a normal part of a child’s life experience and all children will experience conflict at some point during their childhood and adolescence. As children learn the give and take of friendship, of group cooperation, and of social interaction, conflict naturally occurs. Age-typical conflicts arise and can sometimes be resolved independently, and at other times, require adult intervention. To help make the distinction between “bullying” behavior and “age-typical peer conflict”, please review the following student behaviors:

In Livonia Public Schools, we believe everyone has the right to be safe from any action, word, or gesture that hurts a person’s body, feelings, friendships, reputation or property, regardless of the intent.