October is Anti-Bullying Awareness Month!
As we enter October, we want to take a moment to recognize Anti-Bullying Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting kindness within our school community. Bullying can have lasting effects on students, and it is crucial that we work together to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
Throughout this month, we will be engaging students in various activities that encourage empathy, respect, and understanding. As well as the role of a by-stander and identifying the types of bullying that can occur. Our goal is to foster open conversations about bullying, its impact, and how we can stand together against it.
Here are a few ways you can support your child at home:
- Talk Openly: Encourage your child to share their feelings and experiences. Let them know that it's okay to speak up if they witness or experience bullying.
- Model Kindness: Show the importance of treating everyone with respect. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
- Educate: Discuss what bullying is and the different forms it can take—physical, verbal, and social. Help your child understand how to identify and address bullying behavior.
- Get Involved: Join us in school activities this month. Whether it’s participating in events or simply reinforcing our messages at home, your involvement is vital.
Together, we can cultivate a culture of kindness and support. Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a safe place for all students.
Stay Tuned to the website on how we will learn together this month around anti-bullying!
We will wear ORANGE EVERY WEDNESDAY in October!
My Best,
Dr. Newton
Halloween
On Thursday, Oct. 31st, We are asking that students wear their costumes to school. Doors will open at 7:35 like normal. Students can get breakfast or head outside for recess. The students are dismissed to the classroom at 7:45. At 8:10 - We will have a parade outside. This will allow parents to take pictures and see the parade. Parents can line up anywhere around the sidewalks from the back of the school all the way around to the front. The students will be parading around from the back, up the sidewalk by the football field and in through the front door. The students will then head back to class and continue with the morning and what the teacher has planned for the students. At that time, if you are helping in the classroom, you may proceed inside.
G-A One Stop
Through generous private donations and a partnership with Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes we are excited to open this space for students and families that contains clothing, food and personal hygiene items. If you need support please reach out to the office and we can connect you to the right person.
Classroom Spotlights
We have had a great start to the school year! Our building focus is on academic conversation and there are many great opportunities for students to work together in a variety of settings and to learn from one another in this collaborative mode. Students in Eric Curtiss’ class wrote Silhouette poems to both express personal characteristics of themselves and to get to know their respective group members through the sharing of their writing. Pictured Right: Students in Coley Church’s class created collages and are on display in case outside of her room. Students are so proud of their artwork and upon visiting that classroom, students share how much they love being creative and making their own masterpieces.
