October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month In October, classroom guidance lessons will focus on bullying prevention. Students are learning the definition of bullying, including the three key parts, of the term. Common definitions of "bullying" involve a broad range of unwanted physical, verbal, and social behaviors, the intent to harm, the repetition of confrontation, and the imbalance of power between the bully(s) and target(s). (Bullying is defined by stopbullying.gov as: Unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power. Kids who bully use their as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or harm others. Bullying behaviors happen more than once.) Students are also learning about what to do if they are the target of bullying behavior (Stop, Talk & Walk) and how to be an upstander, (be a buddy - interrupt - speak out - tell an adult). What should do if you think your child is being bullied? Experts caution parents to investigate the issue before they react. First, calm down. Take time to investigate. Ask your child for the full story, and find out what role your child has played. Only after you’ve done your research, contact your child’s school or law enforcement. Red Ribbon Week is the last week in October - more information and detailed Spirit Week Schedule to come. STUDENT Students who are absent must bring a note from their parent or guardian within three days of returning to school stating the reason for the absence. Academic standards, which have been set by the SOL’s, make it very important that your child attend school all day, every day. In order for your child to be successful, regular attendance must be top priority. We ask that you make every effort to see that your child attends school daily. This includes arriving on time and remaining at school until dismissal. Virginia law requires that we monitor daily attendance; this includes tardies to school and early dismissals.
Congratulations to the following students for being at school ALL DAY, EVERY DAY in SEPTEMBER!! Ms. DiCenza’s Class Trace Connelly Tara Hash Heavenly McFadden Natalie Thomas Aundrea Wagner Ms. Bateman’s Class Timothy Briggs Ryan Connelly Nicholas Jones Sameria Lamberth Zachary Persinger Olivia William Reichard Elli Vaughan Devonta Williams Ms. Peter’s Class Camren Bell Keziyah Cabell Alijah Graham Jaheim McCauley Tate Pauley Nathan Staton Ms. Hagerty’s Class Ethan Bray Dakota Campbell Julian Carr Nevaeh Lawson Emily Martinez Thompson Jaylen Turner Zirkle Ms. Matheny’s Class Hannah Jacynyk Jackson Price Conner Reichard Akeelah Sandidge Catherine Staton Alyssa Thomas Tamia Thomas Madeline Thompson Ms. McCormick’s Class James Baker Aliyah Blair A’niyah Dove Autumn Meadows Ms. Jones’ Class Caleb Bell Ethan Bogart Kelly Christian Brayden Coleman Noah Hensley Hannah Hooper Brianne Thomas Ms. Kristy Tyree’s Class Andres Ahlana Pullen Eli Scott Ms. Katie Tyree’s Class Stephen Bateman Kyla Haynes Rosemary Lane Ms. Merat’s Class Grace Bray Kobie Goff Dylan Leftwich Zachary Moore Brian Moses Brooklyn Thomas Ms. Duff’s Class Charlotte Bohn Ellen Burks Daniel Carr Caymen Carter Taria Coleman Brycen Glover Jada Turner William Wharam Hallie Zirkle Ms. East’s Class Hilari Banton Hannah Dean Hilliard Alexis Moses Hunter Terry Ms. Spicer’s Class Tolek Bizzell Nylah Marshall Leah Minter Timyrious Rose Abigail Zegarelli Ms. Murphy’s Class Jamie Dewhirst Ashton Gordon Ms. Harris’ Class Jazmine Dewhirst Sienna Hall Luke Hamel Jacob Hensley Dianna Huber Larry Sexton III Saydee Stecker Ms. Boehner’s Class Tanner Birch Aunaka Bray Tristen Donald Madeleine Jacynyk Luke Samuels Allen Wagner Alexis Wharam Ms. Procopio’s Class Isaiah Eubanks Charleigh Falls Ryan Hilliard Analina Kason Mann Ms. Howard’s Layla Jarvis