Giraffe Spots to Show Anti-Bullying Efforts
The new anti-bullying program is rolling at Buker, where the focus is on giraffes.
A large giraffe painted on the wall at the entrance to Buker Elementary School will show the school's progress to combat bullying - and focus on helpful and respectful behavior when students "stick out their neck." On Wednesday, students at the Wenham school were encouraged to "stick out their neck" like a giraffe. "We're going to try to fill our giraffe with your names on spots for sticking out your neck to help others," Kathy Hughes, the school's adjustment counselor told all of the school's students that sat on the gym floor. Students will be encouraged to "spot" behavior that shows students "sticking their neck out." Teachers also acted out some common schooltime scenarios, showing students what it means to stick out their neck. In one…
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Lorraine Der
9:28 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
In an effort to support the goals of our School District, the Library, in conjunction with the The First Church of Wenham, will present an anti-bullying and positive messaging "edutainment" program here tomorrow, Thursday, February 21 at 2 pm. Brett Outchcunis will blend stories, music, magic and yo-yo tricks to highlight the challenges of growing up. Recommended for children in kindergarten … more ›