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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Lexile Levles..So Where Do I Go From Here?
Your child is bringing home information from the AIMS testing they did at school this year. Their Lexile Level is listed. You can find resources and more information at these links below.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Bullying Prevention at West Elementary School
Dan Olweus, Ph.D. at the University of Bergen Norway, developed the bullying prevention program in place at West Elementary School. Dr. Olweus conducted extensive research in the development of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The Olweus research has now been evaluated as a “blueprint” program through the Center for the Study an Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Schools that implement the Olweus program see up to a 70% reduction in bullying behaviors within two years.
West implemented this program seven years ago. Bullying has been reduced considerably as a result. The theme for our program is modeled after the “FISH” philosophy. The “FISH” philosophy is a simple approach for working and dealing with people positively on a day-to-day basis. The principles of “FISH” are Play, Make Their Day, Be There, and Choose You Attitude. In conjunction with this “philosophy” our school motto against bullying is as follows: “Welcome to our school. No hooks allowed! The term “school” in this motto represents a “school of fish” that always works together and supports one another. The term “hook” represents those things that bullies do to inflict pain (physical, emotional, or social) on their targets.
Our bully prevention “kick-off” will be later in September where students will learn how to be a H.E.R.O. (Help rescue the victim; Educate others; Report bullying to an adult; and Offer friendship). At school, we will continue to work with students on “what bullying is and what bullying is not”. We will also be giving students tools to help them address these issues if and when they arise. We will follow four “school rules” against bullying and implement these with our students. The rules are as follows:
• We will not bully others.
• We will help students who are being bullied.
• We will make it a point to include students who are easily left out.
• When we know someone is being bullied, we will tell at least two adults.
Our goal is to maintain a safe, nurturing, positive school environment for all of our students to ensure that they can learn and develop in optimal conditions. It is absolutely critical that we have parent support of this program in order to ensure its success. We ask that each of you convey to your children that as parents you will not tolerate any form of bullying and that you expect your children to treat all individuals in a kind and respectful manner.
With your help and support, we will continue to work toward creating a bully-free environment and keep West Elementary as a safe, inviting place for everyone.
West implemented this program seven years ago. Bullying has been reduced considerably as a result. The theme for our program is modeled after the “FISH” philosophy. The “FISH” philosophy is a simple approach for working and dealing with people positively on a day-to-day basis. The principles of “FISH” are Play, Make Their Day, Be There, and Choose You Attitude. In conjunction with this “philosophy” our school motto against bullying is as follows: “Welcome to our school. No hooks allowed! The term “school” in this motto represents a “school of fish” that always works together and supports one another. The term “hook” represents those things that bullies do to inflict pain (physical, emotional, or social) on their targets.
Our bully prevention “kick-off” will be later in September where students will learn how to be a H.E.R.O. (Help rescue the victim; Educate others; Report bullying to an adult; and Offer friendship). At school, we will continue to work with students on “what bullying is and what bullying is not”. We will also be giving students tools to help them address these issues if and when they arise. We will follow four “school rules” against bullying and implement these with our students. The rules are as follows:
• We will not bully others.
• We will help students who are being bullied.
• We will make it a point to include students who are easily left out.
• When we know someone is being bullied, we will tell at least two adults.
Our goal is to maintain a safe, nurturing, positive school environment for all of our students to ensure that they can learn and develop in optimal conditions. It is absolutely critical that we have parent support of this program in order to ensure its success. We ask that each of you convey to your children that as parents you will not tolerate any form of bullying and that you expect your children to treat all individuals in a kind and respectful manner.
With your help and support, we will continue to work toward creating a bully-free environment and keep West Elementary as a safe, inviting place for everyone.
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