Longfellow Elementary School
School Counseling/Family Resource Center
January 2011
Dear Longfellow Families,
Welcome back - and a special welcome to our new Longfellow families! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break.
School Counseling Update
KINDERGARTEN : Classroom guidance continues to work on I-Care Lessons while focusing on the “Getting Along” series (See 1-10-11 Letter for more information).
FIRST/SECOND GRADES: Beginning January 24th the first and second graders will be learning about friendships and strategies for handling conflicts. There will be various stories and activities related to conflict resolution.
THIRD/FOURTH/ FIFTH/SIXTH GRADES: As explained in the December newsletter, the 3rd – 6th grade students have started the STEPS TO RESPECT anti-bullying program. There are many lessons taught as a part of this program to help students learn respectful behaviors as well as what they can do to prevent bullying here at Longfellow.
Everyone at Longfellow Elementary School is committed to making our school a safe and caring place for all students. We will treat each other with respect, and demonstrate Longfellow PRIDE (Peace, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Excellence). We refuse to tolerate bullying in any form at our school.
Longfellow’s Definition of BULLYING: Bullying is unfair and one-sided. It happens when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on purpose.
Consequences for bullingOur school is focused on showing Longfellow PRIDE. Students who bully other students are not following Longfellow PRIDE and their misbehavior may result in a referral to the principal. All bullying behaviors must be properly reported whether or not principal involvement is needed.
Family Resource Center Update
All the toys/books/winter gear donations were greatly appreciated – THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY. Because of all of your support I was able to deliver holiday boxes to ten Longfellow families!
SIBSHIP – A support group for brothers and sisters of children with special needs will be having an event on January 15th (see reverse side for more information).
Sincerely,
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