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ROBBINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLSSEPTEMBER 2011
You Are Not Alone
What is Bullying?
Bullying refers to actions repeated over time which harm, harass, intimidate, or humiliate another person. Typically there is an imbalance of power. (NOTE: The new law says that bullying can be a single incident.)
Bullying may be physical, verbal, relational, or electronic.
Bullying may be direct or indirect (hitting, texting or spreading rumors).
Bullying can take place on or off school grounds.
What is Bullying? (continued)
Bullying differs from rough and tumble play or friendly teasing.
The phrase “harassment, intimidation, and bullying” (HIB) is often used in place of the term “bullying”.
“Bias-based Bullying” is commonly used to describe bullying in which legally protected characteristics (such as gender, identify, sexual orientation, disability, etc) are targeted.
Bullying or Not?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXXKMehgiAk
What Happens When Bullying Occurs?
All acts of HIB must be reported verbally to the principal on the same day when the school employee or contracted service provider witnessed or received reliable information regarding any such incident;
Principals must inform parents of all students involved in the alleged incident;
May discuss the availability of counseling and other intervention services;
All acts of HIB must be reported in writing to the principal within 2 school days of when the school employee or contracted service provider witnessed or received reliable information.
Celebrating What We Do at Sharon & Windsor
Responsive Classroom and Morning Meetings
Monthly Character Education Themes and lessons
NJ CAP Program for Grade 1
Early Act
Safety Patrol Leadership Training
Kindness News
Family Nights
Celebrating What We Do at Pond
Grade 4 Guidance Cycle classes
Grade 5 – Dare
Responsive Classroom/ Morning Meetings – Grade 4 & 5
Grade 6 – No More Bullies/No More Victims
NJ State Bar Association Pamphlets for Grades 7 & 8
Grade 8 – NJ CAP Program Child Assault Prevention
Rachel’s Challenge
Early Act
Student Council
Positive Behavior Support System
Project Wisdom
Celebrating What We Do at RHS
Rachel’s Challenge Interact Student Government Health Wellness Curriculum Community Service
Requirement Responsible Citizenship
Assemblies GSA Club International Club Students Against Destructive
Decisions
Week of Respect
Starting this year, the week beginning with the first Monday in October has been designated as a “Week of Respect” in the State of New Jersey. This year’s Week of Respect will take place October 3 – October 7.
New School District Staff Functions
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator Kathie Foster
Anti-Bullying School Specialists for Each School
RHS - Anna HernandezPRMS - Marci Singer
Sharon School - Kim White
School Safety Teams for Each School
Resources
www.njbullying.org
Bullying Prevention Guidance from the NJ Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention
http://www.nj.gov/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/
