What do I do about teasing and bullying?
All staff at Woodlawn Hills Elementary take an active role in the prevention and intervention of teasing and bullying. Parents must also take an active role by teaching their children appropriate responses to unwanted interactions, discussing their child’s friendships and relationships at school and listening to their child’s concerns. Below are several links to helpful information regarding teasing and bullying and how you can support your child.
How to report harmful behaviors: Students and parents are encouraged to report any concerns regarding bullying to any staff member here at Woodlawn Hills Elementary.
It is very important that Police and Community engage in communication to develop relationships of trust and respect. Our communities remain safe environments when we
work together in keeping our streets safe. The SAISD Police Department encourages the community to continue reporting suspicious or criminal activity to the police
department. SAISD Police Officers are available twenty-four hours a day by calling our Dispatch Center (210) 271-3124 or our new number being activated soon (210) 354-
9000. Feel free to approach any SAISD Police Officer without the fear of your immigration status. Remember, SAISD Police Officers are here to protect and serve
our communities.
If you are not comfortable reporting a crime or suspicious activity to an SAISD Police Officer, feel free to contact any school administrator (Principal, Assistant Principal,
Teacher or Counselor). If you are uncomfortable reporting a crime or suspicious activity in person, report it through the SAISD Safe School Program by using phone (210) 227-8477, www.p3campus.com, or P3 mobile app. You will remain anonymous. P3 is monitored by SAISD Police 24 hours a day -seven days a week. P3 can be found on the district and school web site on the Anonymous Reporting tab.
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Teasing exists in three major forms: playful, hurtful, and educational. Teasing can have a variety of effects, depending on how it is used and its intended effect. It can best be defined as statements or actions carried out in a lighthearted manner to poke fun and make both parties laugh with no intention to harm. It is generally reciprocal in nature, give and take where both parties may tease back and forth. Fun lighthearted and respectful teasing is usually intended to lighten the mood between friends and can actually strengthen their relationship, portraying a special bond between them. If the line is crossed, the behavior always stops if either party objects or becomes upset.
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying is intended to cause harm. Bullying can take the form of ostracizing and spreading hurtful gossip. Today, bullying is a common behavior online in social apps and gaming apps. It is imperative that parents are aware of their child’s online activities and use parental controls to help prevent dangerous and hurtful interactions.
Dealing with teasing
https://www.chicagoparent.com/uncategorized/child-can-stand-teasing/
https://www.loveandlogic.com/pages/tease-proof-your-kids
https://www.babycenter.com/child/behavior/teasing-how-to-nip-it-in-the-bud-ages-6-to-8_67710
https://www.verywellfamily.com/why-kids-tease-and-how-to-help-your-child-handle-it-2765055
Teasing Vs. Bullying
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/difference-between-teasing-and-bullying
https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-deal-with-teasing-and-subtle-forms-of-bullying-4065070
Bully Prevention
https://www.ourfamilyworld.com/bullying-and-cyberbullying/bullying-prevention-bullying-and-cyberbullying/stop-bullying-tips-articles/
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/social-skills-for-kids/bullying-and-teasing-no-laughing-matter.html
How to help my child handle bullying
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bullies.html
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-arm-your-child-against-bullying/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201601/5-do-s-and-don-ts-helping-kids-handle-bullying
https://www.parents.com/kids/problems/bullying/bully-proof-your-child-how-to-deal-with-bullies/
Help! My Child Is a bully
https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-bullying/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/no-bullying.html
https://justsayyes.org/jsy-blog/could-my-child-be-a-bully/