What is Bullying?Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose. The person being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Usually, bullying happens over and over. Sometimes bullying is easy to notice, such as with hitting or name calling, and other times it’s hard to see, like with
leaving a person out or saying mean things behind someone’s back. Both boys and girls bully, and both boys and girls get bullied. Bullying is not fair, and it hurts. Bully BustersSweet Apple Elementary students will learn what bullying is, how to deal with the problem and be taught to look at the issue from the bully, victim, and bystanders' point of view. They will also come to understand that they can become part of the solution in dealing with serious and growing problem.
Students in 4th and 5th grade took a pre-test for the purpose of determining how much they know about bullying. Throughout the school year, students will learn about bullying and finally end the year with a post-test to determine how much they learned during the school year. Lessons will include:
|
ITBS Test PrepStudents in grades 3 and 5 will take the ITBS test the week of October 21-25. We reviewed test-taking strategies so that students are prepared to do their best on this exam!
Key points to remember:
What is your Learning Style?Fifth grade students participated in an assessment in order to determine what type of a learner they are. There are 3 primary learning styles:
Parent Idea: Ask your child what their learning style is! |