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:

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