No school on Thursday (10/3) and Friday (10/4)
Reminder: No school on Thursday, October 3 (staff-only day), and Friday, October 4 (mid-fall break), for all students. Classes resume on Monday, October 7. Have a great weekend!
Anti-Bullying Resources for Students
Distinguishing Bullying from Other Behaviors
Playful Teasing
- Everyone is having fun
- No one is getting hurt
- Everyone is participating equally
Conflict
- No one is having fun
- There is a possible solution to the disagreement
- Equal balance of power
Mean Moment
- Someone is being hurt on purpose
- Reacting to a strong feeling or emotion
Bullying
- Someone is hurt on purpose
- Imbalance of power
MMSD Anti-Bullying Policy
Students have the right to feel safe, respected and welcome and free from bullying
Bullying is...
Intentional
Was it on purpose?
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Physical, emotional or mental harm or suffering
Does it cause harm to someone?
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Real or perceived imbalance of power
Does someone have more power?
How to Report
Tell and Adult
OR
Fill out a bullying report form
What happens after I report?
Step 1
An adult will check in with you to find out the detail about what happened.
Step 2
An adult will check in with others who were involved
Step 3
An adult will check back in with you to know how they can support you.