Bullying | BCISD Police Presentation
Friday, September 29, 2017
Bay City ISD Officers Lewis, Summers, and Mirelez, Jinx, and Mrs. Dodd presented a bullying lesson to 2nd through 5th grade classes on Tuesday during their PE time. Discussions included what bullying is and what it is not, new laws that went into affect this year that we wanted the students to be aware of, and how students and parents can report any cases of bullying.
A few key points.
Bullying
We discussed with the students what bullying is and what it is not. We talked about the affects that bullying can have on the victim and the bully. Did you know that students 10 and over can be charged with harassment if they continue to bully a student once they have been told to stop? At Cherry Elementary and BCISD, our student's safety and happiness is top priority. We will not tolerate any kind of bullying and will take the necessary steps to discourage and stop any child from participating in or being a victim of bullying.Cyber Bullying
With the new law in affect, things that students do at home on their electronic devices can follow them to school. We talked with the students about David's law and the importance of appropriate behavior online. As our children become more aware of social media, we hope to continue to teach them ways to use it in a positive way and inform them of the consequences of misusing it.
Referral Process
A copy of the referral paperwork can be found in your Student/Parent handbook or is available at the school if needed. Once a Reporting form is completed, the Counselor, Assistant Principal, or Principal will conduct an interview, notify parents of the victim and the accused bully, and proceed with an investigation to determine what took place. Consequences will be assigned when needed by the campus principals and the report will be filed with the district.
Mrs. Hagg
Cherry School Counselor
How Can You Help
Have open discussions with your student about the way that they are treating their friends and other students in the classroom, at PE, the lunchroom, or outside at recess. We've talked with the students about the fact that we don't all have to be friends, but we DO have to be respectful to one another. If your child is having problems with other student, encourage them to be vocal about those problems with you, their teacher, the school counselor, or principal. It's helpful if they start with the adult that is nearby and if the issues continue, inform other adults of the issues. We want all of our Cherry students to be excited about coming to school and feel safe while they are here.
Mrs. Hagg
Cherry School Counselor
Is Your Student Getting Enough Sleep?
Friday, September 22, 2017
According
to the National Sleep Foundation, chances are that your student isn’t getting
the recommended amount of sleep appropriate for his/her age. Good sleep habits are necessary for student
health and focus while at school. Check
out the link below to
see how much sleep your student should be getting.
Not getting enough? Over the next two weeks, try to back up
bedtime by 5 to 10 minutes each night in order to help your student get back on
track so that he/she can be their best at school! Your student (and teachers) will thank you!
September Newsletter
Thursday, September 21, 2017
I try to create and send home a newsletter with helpful information to our parents at least three times per semester. Here is the most recent, for September 2017. Parents, this will go home with your students on Friday, September 22, 2017, so check backpacks this weekend!
Fun Facts About Cherry Elementary
Did you know:
John H. Cherry Elementary is the only school in Bay City to service Pre-K students.
We have 8 awesome Pre-K teachers that love teaching our students. Our Pre-K program is full-day for those students who qualify to attend. The teachers use the Frogstreet curriculum to ensure the best learning environment for their students. We also have 2 PPCD teachers for students who qualify with special needs, as young as three years old.
Our Cherry Pre-K was honored as one of five top early childhood programs in Texas .
Our pre-K program was recognized as a top Pre-K program in the state of Texas for the 2016-2017 school year. Representatives from Cherry were awarded $5,000 from H-E-B for placing in the top five finalists in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards for Cherry's early childhood program.
Cherry Elementary has it's own song.
I believe in myself and my ability to
do my best.
I will think. I will listen. I will read. I will write.
I will do my best and not waste this day,
For this day will not come again.
And most importantly,
I will treat others as I want to be treated,
For at Cherry Elementary,
I am somebody,
For at Cherry Elementary,
I am
S O M E B O D Y
I will think. I will listen. I will read. I will write.
I will do my best and not waste this day,
For this day will not come again.
And most importantly,
I will treat others as I want to be treated,
For at Cherry Elementary,
I am somebody,
For at Cherry Elementary,
I am
S O M E B O D Y
Oh Yeah!
Cherry Elementary has a Student Council.
Started during the 2015-2016 school year, the Student Council plays a big role in the success of events around our campus. They serve as a safety patrol outside in the morning, extra hands at events such as Pre-K Rodeo and Field Day, and do fund raising events to help with the school activity fund. Currently, the student council is for 5th grade students only.
Cherry Elementary has a PTA!
Cherry PTA is a partnership between our students, parents, teachers, and community organizations that work together to help support our campus vision. PTA's mission is to create and provide engaging and meaningful experiences for students. Some examples of our favorite activities include Fall Festival and Merry Cherry Christmas. This past school year, our members also voted for $1500.00 in scholarships for financial aid for students attending summer academies. Anyone can become a PTA member and get connected.
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