SOUTH DEARBORN MIDDLE SCHOOL
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BULLYING! The word is heard in schools across the state and across the country! And, it's not just a word, it's real! It goes on every day, in every school, in every state, and likely in every country. So, what exactly IS bullying?
Bullying defined is: OVERT, UNWANTED, REPEATED ACTS OR GESTURES, including verbal or written communications or images transmitted in any manner ("cyber bullying"). It's when physical acts are committed; aggression; harassment; ridicule; humiliation; intimidation, and/or harm towards a targeted individual.
The State of Indiana signed HEA 1423, the "anti-bullying" law into effect on May 11, 2013. South Dearborn Community School Corporation also has "anti-bullying" policies in place throughout the entire corporation.
If bullying is occurring or suspected: Contact one of the SDMS school administrators at 926-2090; option 2. Call the Safe School Helpline @ 1-800-418-6423, ext. 359. Make contact through www.safeschoolhelpline.com.
NO family or neighborhood -- affluent or disadvantaged, urban or rural -- is immune to the dangers of drugs. It is naive to think that any of us can "shield" our children from the pressures or stresses of life. Prescription medications are a huge risk and a huge temptation to young people. Every day, more than 2,000 children use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. Illegal drugs...there are many already on the market, and many most of us know nothing about. Ever heard of "K2?" "Spice?" Maybe...maybe not. But, you've heard of marijuana and heroin. Those, and many others, are "out there."
If you have questions, contact the school. If you need additional information/resources, check these out:
www.iKeepSafe.org, www.StaySafeOnline.org, www.Wired.Safety.org, www.NetSmartz.org, www.ConnectSafely.org, www.CyberBully411.org, www.GetNetWise.org, just to name a few.
To learn more, contact the Middle School at 812-926-2090; option 2.
****SUCCESS DRIVEN****
Grow. Excel. Achieve.
BULLYING! The word is heard in schools across the state and across the country! And, it's not just a word, it's real! It goes on every day, in every school, in every state, and likely in every country. So, what exactly IS bullying?
Bullying defined is: OVERT, UNWANTED, REPEATED ACTS OR GESTURES, including verbal or written communications or images transmitted in any manner ("cyber bullying"). It's when physical acts are committed; aggression; harassment; ridicule; humiliation; intimidation, and/or harm towards a targeted individual.
The State of Indiana signed HEA 1423, the "anti-bullying" law into effect on May 11, 2013. South Dearborn Community School Corporation also has "anti-bullying" policies in place throughout the entire corporation.
If bullying is occurring or suspected: Contact one of the SDMS school administrators at 926-2090; option 2. Call the Safe School Helpline @ 1-800-418-6423, ext. 359. Make contact through www.safeschoolhelpline.com.
NO family or neighborhood -- affluent or disadvantaged, urban or rural -- is immune to the dangers of drugs. It is naive to think that any of us can "shield" our children from the pressures or stresses of life. Prescription medications are a huge risk and a huge temptation to young people. Every day, more than 2,000 children use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. Illegal drugs...there are many already on the market, and many most of us know nothing about. Ever heard of "K2?" "Spice?" Maybe...maybe not. But, you've heard of marijuana and heroin. Those, and many others, are "out there."
If you have questions, contact the school. If you need additional information/resources, check these out:
www.iKeepSafe.org, www.StaySafeOnline.org, www.Wired.Safety.org, www.NetSmartz.org, www.ConnectSafely.org, www.CyberBully411.org, www.GetNetWise.org, just to name a few.
To learn more, contact the Middle School at 812-926-2090; option 2.