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We are A HERD!

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Committed to Academic Excellence, Honesty, Empathy, Respect and Dedication!

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What Does it Mean To Be a

Part of our BRE HERD?

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Along with demonstrating “A HERD” Qualities, WE…

Collectively state our daily pledge:

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I will treat everyone the way I want to be treated,

no one should feel left out, unwanted or defeated.

I will always be thoughtful, I will always be true.

I will stand up for myself, and also for YOU!

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We ALL Belong!

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If we all belong, we appreciate all people and the many ways they are

different from and similar to one another.

Our uniqueness makes us beautiful.

Who does this include?

ALL people - INCLUDING YOU

Ways to get involved at Buffalo Ridge

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Run Club Math Olympiad

Band Battle of the Books

Orchestra Yearbook

BRE TV

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Bullying

Identifying Bullying:

Not Bullying but is RUDE: Accidentally or unintentionally saying or doing something that hurts feelings or embarrasses someone.

Not Bullying but is MEAN: Saying or doing something on purpose to hurt someone; happens once or twice.

Not Bullying but is CONFLICT: Conflict is a disagreement or argument in which both sides express their views. There is equal power between those involved and it generally stops when they realize it is hurting someone

BULLYING: The goal is to hurt, harm or humiliate someone. The bully has more power (physical, social, socio-economic). The behavior continues even when they realize it is hurting someone.

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Types of Bullying

Social

Physical or Cyberbullying

Verbal

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Harassment

Harassment means unkind actions or words because of a student’s differences.

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Discrimination

Discrimination:

Making fun of someone or treating someone unfairly because they are different.

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Examples:

  • Calling someone a mean name about the color of their skin
  • Telling someone to go back to where they came from
  • Calling someone a mean name because they think differently than you

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Reporting

If you are caught bullying

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If you try to get back at someone who reported bullying

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Consequences may include: phone call home, conversation with other person, suspension from school

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If you need help:

Report to:

  • Your teacher
  • Principal
  • Assistant Principal
  • Office Staff
  • Counselor
  • Another teacher at BRE

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Once reported, a thorough investigation of the incident will take place

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If its determined that bullying, harrassment, or discrimination has occurred, parents will be contacted and consequences may include:

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Loss of privileges, Lunch & recess detention, or Suspension.

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If You Need Help or Support

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  • Reach out to a trusted adult
    • Teacher - your teacher or another teacher in the building
    • Admin: Ms. Murdock & Mrs. Coveney
    • Counselor: Mrs. Alexander & Mrs. Campbell
    • School Psychologist: Ms. Albert
    • Security Officer Mr. Ripka
    • SRO - Officer Peterson
    • EAs or other support staff
  • Make a report
    • Teacher, Ms. Andrew, Ms. Murdock, Ms. Alexander, Mrs. Campbell, Ms. Albert
    • SRO - Officer Peterson
    • Safe2Tell