Bullying Piccowaxen Middle School Counselors: Stephanie Goldstein 6th (A-K) and 8th William Marchione 6th (L-Z) and 7th Phone 301-934-1977 School Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Definition of Bullying A person or group trying to harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable
Charles County Public Schools Policy ** Any student who is found to be responsible for bullying and sexual ** ** harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action which ** ** may include counseling, suspension or expulsion.** Remember, parents of students who are victims of bullying or sexual harassment may choose to file criminal charges!

Below we have listed some helpful rescources about bullying that will inform both students and parents!
Some websites for students: www.bullying.org www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/	Some websites for parents: www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/bullies.html www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html

Why do students bully? - To gain power - To get attention or become popular - To get material things - To act out problems at home - To copy another person they admire - To fit in or to belong

How does being bullied make us feel? - Hurt - Lonely - Confused - Sad - Angry - Anxious - Singled out

When Dealing With a Bully: - Stand tall and be brave. .. Sometimes just acting brave is enough to stop a bully. - Stand up for yourself. .. Tell the bully "No! Stop it!", in a loud voice, .. then walk away or run if you have to. - Kids also can stand up for each other by telling a bully .. to stop teasing or bothering someone else. (be an ally!) - Tell an adult. ''If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult. - Counselors, teachers, parents, or any other adult can help to stop bullying.

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