October is a busy month for social-emotional learning. Each year, October is designated at National Bullying Prevention Month. In our elementary schools, we do many things to help children learn to problem solve through our SEL curriculum, Second Step. Second Step teaches specific ways to address peers when there is a problem. The curriculum also focuses on the difference between being passive, aggressive, and assertive. Assertiveness training is highly important when it comes to handling bullying situations. It’s important to talk to your child about appropriate times to be an upstander and times when it’s best to get an adult involved.
Each elementary school in the Dunlap district provides additional lessons or programs to help address bullying. Ask your child’s school counselor for more information. If you are interested in additional education to support your child, please visit http://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/. Red Ribbon Week is also celebrated each October. This year’s Red Ribbon Week takes place October 26th through the 30th. Red Ribbon Week was started as a campaign to bring awareness to drug prevention. Since then, it has grown into a nationally recognized campaign that focuses on making healthy choices for your body, your mind, and your life. At the elementary level, we recognize Red Ribbon Week by placing an emphasis on all the ways you can keep yourself and others happy, safe, and healthy. To celebrate the campaign, each elementary school does various activities and lessons. Check with your child’s counselor for a more detailed look at the activities provided. For more information on how your family can get involved with Red Ribbon Week, visit http://redribbon.org/. We know that October will be a busy month in our schools. In this season of business, be sure to stay connected with your child. Try asking them some new questions to get the conversation started!
Sincerely, The Dunlap Elementary Counseling Team |
AuthorMy name is Jen Dando. I'm the school counselor at Ridgeview Elementary School. Posted here will be monthly updates about the school-wide initiatives taking place at RES. Every month the counseling program will be focusing on a special topic! Archives
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