1. Jeannette McKee K-8 Bully Free Initiative
Mr. Jones Director K-8 Education
Miss Muto Elementary Principal
Mr. Raible Asst. Principal
Mr. Schillow McKee School Counselor
Mr. Iwinski WCSI SAP Liaison
Ms. Boyce McKee K-8 Social Worker

3. 2016-2017 Goals Release of a K-8 Anti-Bullying Handbook
Incorporate PACER National Bullying Prevention Center Curriculum into classrooms.
Greater involvement of WCSI SAP liaison with families and students.
McKee K-8 Social Worker running groups/meeting with students K-8.

4. 2016-2017 Goals Special Speakers/Events Peer Social Events
Special Small Groups from outside agencies

5. Goals
OUR GOAL IS TO
REWARD THE 90% OF STUDENTS DOING GOOD
THINGS FOR OUR SCHOOL INSTEAD OF ALWAYS FOCUSING ON THE 10% THAT DO NOT.

6. Initiatives School-Wide Positive Program K-5
Jayhawks “Caught in the Act”
Students are rewarded with “Jayhawk” Tickets when they display character traits in line with the monthly focus.
Tickets are pulled weekly and students presented with small rewards.
Monthly drawing for larger rewards.

7. Initiatives School-Wide Positive Program K-5 Student behavior parties
Students are rewarded with behavior parties each month
Those students that have had no discipline referrals in that month are eligible to attend.

8. Initiatives New Year, New You! 2017 School Wide Theme to Promote Unity
January
Encouragement
Balloons
Assembly
Speakers
Spirit Days
Journal
February
Attitude
Speaker
Motivational Videos

9. Initiatives New Year, New You! 2017 School Wide Theme to Promote Unity
March
Perseverance
Dress UP days
Motivational Videos

10. School Social Worker National Bullying Prevention Center Curriculum
Class Sessions that engage Mrs. Boyce, Mr. Jones, and Special Area Teacher
Entire 5-8 student body each month
November: “We Will…………..”
Experiential lessons that allow students to share and make positive commitments.

11. School Social Worker Small Groups
Social Skills Classes based on student need.
Student social interactions with peers and adults.
Appropriate behaviors in various settings.
Social Norms
Respect and Tolerance

12. School Social Worker “GIRL POWER” Spring 2017
National recognized movement for elementary aged girls.
Female self-esteem
Body image
Decision making

13. School Social Worker Social Services Individual Counseling
Family and Personal Needs of Parents
Examples: Furniture, Clothing, Food
Spring 2017
Establishment of a school-based emergency food bank for families.

14. SAP Liaison
Bullying can cause serious emotional, mental and behavioral problems which can hinder children from doing well in school
Student Assistance Program (SAP) works to identify and help students overcome barriers in order that they may achieve, remain in school and advance

15. Bridging the Gap
SAP Liaisons can meet with families to bridge the gap between the school and behavioral health services to help students succeed.

16. In The Community
The SAP Liaison works in your school and in your community everyday to be accessible to families.
The SAP Liaison is from WCSI the base service unit for all behavioral health resources in Westmoreland county and is an advocate for families and students.

17. Easily Accessible
Families can call and talk to the SAP Liaisons any time they wish.
To answer questions
Help access resources
To have their children referred to the SAP program.
Referral process can come from teachers, school personal, parents, self-referrals, and/or peers

18. School Counseling Services
Social Skills Group (K – 4th Grade)
Communicating
Non-Verbal Communication
Being Part of a Group
Expressing Your Feelings
Caring About Yourself and Others
Problem Solving
Listening: A Two-Way Street
Standing Up for Yourself
Managing Conflict
Grief Group with Highmark Caring Place (Peer Support Group)

19. School Counseling Services
St. Vincent College - Prevention Projects (3rd – 8th Grade)
Enhance students’ skills:
Communication
Anger Management
Problem Solving
Coping Skills
Conflict Resolution
Drug/Alcohol Resistance

20. Additional Services St. Vincent Project ALERT St. Vincent Project REAL
Drug/Alcohol Prevention Program (6th/7th Grade)
St. Vincent Project REAL
Drug/Alcohol Prevention Program
(K – 5th Grade)
Remembering Adam
(6th – 8th Grade)
Voluntary Random Drug Screening to Recognize Those Students Making Healthy/Positive Decisions to Stay Drug-Free!!

21. Additional Services Westmoreland Community Action - Blackburn Center
Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program (K – 4th Grade)
Personal Safety & Child Abuse
Bullying & Bystander Intervention
Internet Safety and Cyber-Bullying
Bee-Kind Program
Pro-Social Behavior Prevention
(K – 4th Grade)
Self-Esteem / Acceptance / Differences / Giving / Kindness / Friendship / Peer Pressure / Anger / Hurtful Behavior / Bullying / Conflict Resolution

22. Questions/Open Discussion