Thursday, March 18, 2010
N/Warren Town and Country News
Page Nine
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O00VIATT ELEMENTARY
By Dr. Laura Sivadge
Preschool-lst Grade Principal
and Rodney Martinez
2nd-3rd Grade Principal
Tame the Teasing
Teasing is not only unkind, but can lead to future
personality or self-esteem problems; for both the victim
and the teaser. Here are a few thimgs parents need to
know about teasing.
'Observe
• Does your child tease a lot? Parents often over-
look seriously aggressive behavior. Liistening to the com-
ments your child makes and watchiing your child's in-
teractions with peers can help detercmine whether you
have a teaser in the making. If so, take action. Talking to
a school counselor about how to minimize this behav-
ior is an excellent first step.
• Monitor your child's Internet activity. With e-mail,
instant messaging and chat rooms, the Intemet has be-
come the newest teasing forum. TaJlk with your child
about appropriate use of these connmunication meth-
ods. Make sure your child avoids using the Intemet to
spread rumors, damage reputations, or humiliate oth-
ers.
• Is your child a silent victim? Many victims are too
ashamed to tell their parents. Pay attention to changes
in your child's behavior and social activities (e.g., loss
of appetite, sleeplessness, headaches, nervousness,
school avoidance) and let your chifd know that he or
she can talk to you if someone is being cruel to them.
Prevent
• Be prepared. Children are most likely to pick on
others who are, or who come across as, weaker or dif-
ferent. If your child is markedly different from his or
her peers, prevent any possible teasing by helping your
child develop strong self-confidence and self-esteem.
° Work with the school. Does your child's school
have a policy that addresses teasing:? If not, bring it up
for discussion. Many schools have character education
programs that may also help prevenlt aggressive behav-
ior.
• Strength in numbers. Boys and girls with a good
group of friends are less likely to be. the victim of teas-
ing. Help your child cultivate a group of buddies. En-
courage social and group activities -- from Scouts to
sports teams--to give your child peter support.
Take Action
If your child is the victim of teasing::
• Report it to the school. Elementary and middle
school children can be very sly in their abuse of others,
much of which escapes detection by adults. Report any
harassment to the teacher as soon as you become aware
of it. Involve the school counselor and, if necessary, the
principal. Schools are more aware than ever of the nega-
tive implications of teasing and are implementing pro-
grams to address the problem.
• Teach coping skills. There are excellent materials
written for children who are victims of teasing. Ask if
your school counselor has a program to help children
cope. Check out online resources (e.g., www.no-
bully.org, www.antibullying.net, www.bullying.org,
www.ncpc.org) and books for children and adults. Role-
play with your children about how to respond when
they are being harassed, showing them how to come
across as strong and self-confident. Above all, take ac-
tion to help them realize that it is the teasers, not them-
selves, who are troubled.
• Work together until the problem is fixed. You,
your child, your family members, teachers, counselors
and the school will all need to work together until the
issues are resolved. Most importantly, children need to
know that their home is a safe haven, a place where they
will not be teased by siblings or parents, a place where
they can relax and be themselves.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
By Ken Foster, 6-7, Principal
School Physical Education Leaders Train in PE4Life Approach and Principles
Sixth through twelfth grade Norwalk physical education teachers, health teachers
and a lrincipal recently attended a PE4Life Introductory Workshop in Rogers, AR.
PE4Life serves as a catalyst for change in the physical education world through the
followilng Core Principles: Be directed to all students, not just the athletically in-
clined; offer a variety of fitness, sport, leisure and adventure activities; provide a safe
and encouraging learning environment; utilize individual assessments; incorporate
current: technology; extend beyond the walls of the gymnasium; and ideally, be of-
fered to every child every day.
The workshop was funded by a scholarship awarded through the U.S. Depart-
ment of Education, sponsored by Senator Tom Harkin, making it possible for school
districts like Norwalk to attend a PE4Life workshop. A team of seven members was
chosen to attend the two-day workshop where each experienced the following: How
to integrate PE4Life core principles; the modeling of best practices; "Real Time" ob-
servation (kids in action); and a seven-step action planning process. Upon returning
home, the team was able to immediately integrate several principles in the class-
room and the gymnasium.
The next steps for the Norwalk team are to seek out community support, potential
funders who would like to partner with them and begin making a difference in the
health and wellness of the children in the district and surrounding community. For
more information on how to become involved in this new endeavor, contact Charity
Campbell or Ken Foster at Norwalk Middle School at 981-0435.
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