In November, 6th and 7th grade choruses performed at a legislative breakfast in Winder . Not only did our students provided a fine, polished performance, they also impressed adults with their exemplary behavior. In late November, our boys and girls basketball teams won their season openers, in an exciting display of teamwork, focus, purpose and persistence - the very qualities that makes for success throughout life. In January, they completed the season in like fashion. Victims of bullies are often avoided and rarely defended by their classmates.
Victims keep mum.
They usually suffer in silence, and they may become isolated and depressed. Health Note U.S. News reports that today's kids are overscheduled and overtired. Researchers and doctors say kids need 9-11 hours of sleep per night. So, if you are concerned about your child's grades, attitude, behavior, or mood, check first to see if insufficient sleep is the culprit.