Along with Character Counts and our PBIS Behavior programs, GKMS students talk openly and participate in lessons designed to help create a Bully Free GKMS.
February’s lesson took place during the early release / conference days. Staff and students discussed the various aspects of what constitutes a bullying situation. Not all negative behaviors are bullying, however, many are.
Students then participated in various projects from an assignment menu visualizing and describing a Bully Free GKMS. There is no doubt in my mind that the combination of excellent parental support, a positive climate, education, and our great students all make a Bully Free school very possible.
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I applaud efforts to help our children learn good character and how to treat others. Bullying is completely unacceptable. The part I would like to stress is Mr. Lekkas' point in that everyone needs to be a part in helping our children through these times. Parents - we have the power to significantly impact the bullying that happens to and from our children. Parental involvement is key - we know our children are not perfect - and all kids need help in making good choices. Parents working together coopertively through bullying issues will only benefit our children and model the good character we want our children to internalize. Don't give up, turn the other cheek, or think they can work it out for themselves - that might not happen. We need to take back our children as parents, as a school, and as a community.
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