STAND UP, SPEAK UP!
OCES ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM
Research shows that the key to eliminating bullying is in empowering people to stand up and speak up for themselves and others when confronted with bullying. Our goal at OCES is to directly teach our students strategies they can use if they are bullied or if they see someone else being bullied.
Each month we will focus on a word of the month related to bullying prevention. Students present the word of the month on the morning announcements and read a scenario that demonstrates a situation when someone needs to stand up and speak up.
Teachers use literature, role playing, journal writing, and other activities to stimulate discussion in the classroom and to teach students practical, safe ways to deal with bullies. Students practice in the classroom so they will be ready to apply these skills.
STAND UP SPEAK UP ASSEMBLY
On September
12th, we kicked of our anti-bullying program with our annual Stand Up
Speak Up assembly. Students learned about the program, practiced the
song and enjoyed a skit by fourth grade students. Click below to watch
our assembly.
WORDS OF THE MONTH
SEPTEMBER KINDNESS
- being concerned about other people; showing concern for others
- thinking about how others feel
- wanting to make someone’s life better
- kind = friendly, generous, sympathetic, considerate, warm-hearted
“Two girls in your class are looking at the girl sitting next to you, whispering and giggling. You know they are making fun of her. What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: September Kind-2.pptx
OCTOBER EMPATHY
- understanding and respecting how someone else feels (not how you would feel in that situation, but how the other person feels)
- How does that person feel?
- What is he/she thinking?
- put yourself in someone else’s shoes
- compassion
“The teacher posts updates on the Accelerated Reader chart in the classroom. There is a range of points that have been earned so far. Two students immediately begin bragging about how many points they have earned. They begin teasing a student sitting near you who hasn’t earned very many points. What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: October Empathy.pptx
NOVEMBER STRENGTH
- We gain strength by learning and practicing strategies that will enable us to stand up and speak up for ourselves and other.
- Strength helps us deal with stressful or painful situations.
- Strength means exercising the muscles in our minds and not letting little things bother us.
“At recess, there is a line for the swings. Jed wants his turn now. He pushes Gordon out of the way. Some of the kids in line start laughing. What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: November Strength.pptx
DECEMBER TOLERANCE
“Betty repeatedly makes unkind comments about classmates’ clothing, what they eat for lunch, or how they look Every time a student tells a teacher, Betty always responds with “Oh, I was just kidding.” What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: January Respect.pptx
FEBRUARY COURAGE
- the ability to overcome fear
- the confidence to overcome obstacles and to persevere when things are difficult
- bravery
- ·valor
- ·nerve
“A boy trips and drops his lunch tray. Several students laugh. You try to help and a student from another table grabs your arm and tells you not to. What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: February Courage.pptx
MARCH LEADER
- being able and willing to influence or guide others
- Positive leaders are responsible, trustworthy, and respectful. They are role models for others.
- We show positive leadership when we make the smart choice, even in a difficult situation.
“Edgar walks in the classroom with a new haircut. Several kids in the classroom begin to giggle. One of them sarcastically says, “Nice haircut!” A few other students chime in. What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: March Leader.pptx
APRIL ASSERTIVE
- showing confidence
- the ability to express your thoughts, emotions and needs without disrespecting others
- powerful in a positive way
“Two girls come up to one of their classmates in the middle of the playground and say, “We can’t play with you anymore because Matilda says she won’t be our friend if we do.” The girls turn and go back over to play with Matilda. What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: April Assertive.pptx
MAY INCLUSIVE
- being kind and friendly to everyone
- helping others even if you do not know them well
“A new student gets on the bus. “Can I sit with you?” she asks. Harry responds, “Uhhh…no. This seat is saved.” The girl is upset and embarrassed. What would YOU do?”
To learn more, click here: May Inclusive-1.pptx