October 2015 - National Bullying Prevention Month
A School, Parent and Community Partnership
We have a great community and school district. We should all be proud of the efforts of our students, staff, parents and patrons as we support public education.
On any given day, event or activity, our school district and our students are supported by individuals that have and don’t have children in the district. We are also appreciative of our local business community that always provides volunteers and donations to our schools. Without all of these positive interactions, our students would not be where they are today.
As we previously posted, next week we will focus our efforts on Bully Prevention activities. This is consistent with National Bullying Prevention Month. This is an issue we focus on throughout the year. You should know our district has a strong bullying prevention policy and constantly works with students on preventing bullying behavior every month throughout the school year.
We spend a great deal of time with teachers on developing positive behaviors and instilling positive character in our students. We teach bullying prevention through the LionsQuest curriculum approved by the Board of Education. We would encourage you to visit with your child’s principal and learn more about the activities that will occur next week and throughout the year.
As was mentioned earlier, what makes Mulvane a great community and school district is our students and patrons. That support should carryover outside of the school day. We all have the responsibility of teaching our children that bullying behaviors are hurtful. They can be hurtful regardless of whether they are made in person, electronically, or on social media.
This October we ask that you help us by discussing bully behaviors with your child. Have them practice or demonstrate behaviors that Promote Responsibility, Act with Respect, Work Together and Stop Bullying Behaviors. Let them know that bullying behavior will not be tolerated during or outside of the school day. Most importantly, as adult role models we must demonstrate positive behaviors for our children each and every day. Peers and family have a huge impact on our children during the time they are away from school.
Thank you for your support and being a partner in your child’s education.
Please watch the PAWS-I-TIVE Behaviors video at /vnews/display.v/SEC/Grade%20School%7CPAWS-i-tive%20Behaviors​