Cornerstone Corner:

This month’s ABC book:
“Nobody Knew What To Do” by Becky Ray McCain.

This book tells the story of how one child found the courage to be an UP-stander and tell a teacher about a fellow student who was being picked on and bullied by children in school.

We are often scared and don’t know what to do when we witness bullying or a conflict. As students learn and use bully prevention strategies (and see them used by others) their confidence in their ability to be UP-standers increases. One important UP-stander tool is learning that it is ok to make a report to an adult about a bullying or social conflict. Students should tell an adult when they see or hear anything that deals with preventing or protecting another student. Sometimes students can be confused with the difference between tattling and reporting. Tattling is done out of a desire to get someone in trouble, spread lies or get attention. Telling and making a report lets adults know what happened in a situation and enables them to address the problem. It is sometimes hard for children to understand this difference, so please remind them that it is always ok to talk to a caring adult and ask for help. Frequently remind them that YOU are one of their caring adults.

For more information about Project Cornerstone, visit http://www.projectcornerstone.org/ or contact Castlemont Parent Coordinator Sarah Williams Kingsley at sewkingsley [at] gmail.com.