WashingtonElementary SchoolSafety Team Members &
Anti-Bullying Specialist
Dalia Mirrione, Principal
Lora Scammacca,School Counselor & Anti Bullying Specialist
Phone: 732-650-5280 ext. 6800 Fax: 732-650-5283
Jennifer Smith,Curriculum Resource TeacherAlternate School Anti-Bullying Specialist
Phone: 732-650-5280 ext. 6800
RoullaFanik, School Nurse
Diane Westover, Administrative Assistant
Teresa Mauldin, Facilities Manager
Christine Abbatemarco,Parent Representative
Kristen Glus,Teacher Representative
Christopher Samolewicz,Teacher Representative
Katie Goldberg,Teacher Representative
Jennifer Ales, Teacher Representative
Trisha Buehler, Teacher Representative
Generis Rullan, Teacher Representative
Randi Hueston,Teacher Representative
Stacey Penny, Teacher Representative
AlyciaDevito,Teacher Representative
Nicole Ribaudo,Teacher Representative
Marion Petraccaro,Teacher Representative
Desiree Rosario, Teacher Representative
Dr. Sandra Reid,District Anti-Bullying Coordinator- Phone: 732-452-4900 ext. 4919
HIB Policy (5512.01)
District Anti-Bullying Website
HIB REPORTING FORM
Click hereto download the district HIB Training Power-point
NJDOE Website on Anti-Bullying:
Washington School Character/HIB Prevention Programs 2014-15
Character Counts!
Character Counts!isa framework that is centered on universal values called—
The Six Pillars of Character:
RESPECT
CITIZENSHIP
RESPONSIBILITY
FAIRNESS
CARING
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Embraced by thousands of schools, communities, public agencies and nonprofit organizations, Character Counts!is a non-profit organization and network that is used as a powerful means to advance behavioral and curricular goals. Throughout the school year, The Six Pillars of Characterare celebrated and taught throughout the Washington School Community by faculty and staff.
P.A.W.S.
Positive Actions at Washington School
As part of our Character Counts program, we are implementing P.A.W.S., Positive Actions at Washington School, to reinforce desired behaviors and displays of character, and to create a positive school climate. P.A.W.S. is associated with increasing positive student outcomes, while increasing instructional time (inspired by PBSIS—Positive Behavioral Supports in Schools).
"PBSIS Fact Sheet"
District-Wide Anti-Bullying Programs for 2014-2015
October 6-10, 2014: “Week of Respect”
October 20-24, 2014: "School Violence Awareness Week"
January 19-23, 2015: "No Name-Calling Week"
Anti-Bullying Resources
Resources for Kids:
PACER Kids Against Bullying: Videos/Games
What YOU Can Do to STOP Bullying
Brain POP - Videos/Activities for Kids about Bullying
Parent Resources
Anti-Bullying Websites:
a website for parents who are concerned about the impact of bullying on their children now and in the future.
a website designed for kids, teens, young adults, parents and the community. The website addresses cyber-bullying and offers ideas on how to stop bullying.
the website is dedicated to increasing the awareness of bullying and to preventing, resolving, and eliminating bullying in society.
this website covers topics including why kids net-bully. The website teaches prevention tactics against net bullying, information for schools, parents, the media, the police, and others in the community.
a website for parents who are concerned about the impact of bullying on their children now and in the future.
a website designed for kids, teens, young adults, parents and the community. The website addresses cyber-bullying and offers ideas on how to stop bullying.
the website is dedicated to increasing the awareness of bullying and to preventing, resolving, and eliminating bullying in society.
an interactive, creative, and relevant bullying prevention website. This site is created for and by children.
this website covers topics including why kids net-bully. The website teaches prevention tactics against net bullying, information for schools, parents, the media, the police, and others in the community.
U.S.Department of Health and Human Services Website includes comprehensive information and tips on what adults can do and what children can do to preventbullying, along with a free parent app “KnowBullying”:
BetterKidz.Com -“Encouraging Respectful Behavior”
National Crime Prevention Council Website on Cyber -bullying:
New Jersey State Bar Foundation:
Articles from
- 8 ways to Banish Bullying:
- How to be a Plugged-in Parent:
- Gulp! What to do When Your Child is the Bully:
- Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Bullying in Your Family:
- Signs Your Child is a Bully or Being Bullied:
- Cyberbullying is Parents’ #1 Fear: