Bullying at PS/MS 206
By: Ms. Almazo
5TH GRADE
What are the 6 Steps of PPA?
Define the problem
Gather evidence
Evaluate existing policies
Create solutions
Identify causes
Select the best solution
Defining The Social Problem
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Physical
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What are the Different Types of Bullying?
Social
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Verbal
03
Cyberbullying
04
Someone using their body to hunt or scare another person.
Purposely leaving another person out, spreading lies, or making them feel left behind.
Using words to hurt, tease, name-call, or spread rumors toward someone.
Using technology (phone, computer, tablet) to send mean messages or spread rumors about someone online.
What are the effects of bullying?
Gathering Evidence of the Problem.
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Did You Know…
In a recent PS 206 school survey, students in grades 3-8 were anonymously* asked questions about how they feel at PS 206? ��The results were quite upsetting, as they showed that a large portion of students expressed not feeling safe or respected by their peers.
*anonymously: when a person’s identity is hidden or unknown
Only 80%
60%
Of students agreed that they felt safe at school.
Of students said at their school “students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, language/accent, or citizenship/immigration status
*According to NYC DOE 2024 school survey results
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WHY MIGHT PEOPLE BULLY?
Turn & Talk:
Why do you think people bully others?
Student Responses:
What other students at different schools think: Note which ones you had in common!
source: @intherosegrdn
EXISTING BULLYING POLICIES
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The NYCDOE has a policy in place to address bullying, Student-to-Student Discrimination, Sexual Other Harassment, and Intimidation,
The New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) want every school to be a safe, kind, and fair place for all students. No one should be picked on, bullied, or treated unfairly because of things like their race, where they’re from, what they believe, how they look, if they have a disability, or who they are.
That’s why NYCPS started the Respect for All (RFA) program in 2007. This program helps teachers and students learn how to treat everyone with respect and include others. When we respect each other’s differences every day, we help make our schools friendly and welcoming places where everyone feels safe and supported.
You are probably familiar with “Respect for All” week at PS 206!
Respect for All Week is from February 10 to 14, 2025. Schools do fun activities to celebrate differences, teach kindness, and help stop bullying so everyone feels safe and included.
Example of our school’s Respect for All themes of the week
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WAYS TO RESOLVE BULLYING
What are some possible solutions in response to bullying occuring at PS 206?
Stand up for others (if it is safe to do so)
Tell an adult you trust
Possible solutions for bullying:
Think before you speak!
Be mindful of what you post on social media
Apologize if you’ve been mean to someone in the past
Have more community building activities during school periods
WHAT IS THE BEST SOLUTION?
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EFFECTIVENESS VS. FEASIBILITY
Effectiveness: How well something works.
Example: if a new rule helps stop bullying, it’s effective.
Feasibility: How possible or easy it is to do something and make it happen!
Example: If a plan needs too much money or time, it might not be feasible.
Let’s select the BEST solution!
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Effectiveness
Feasibility
— JEFFREY BENJAMIN
You will never reach higher ground if you are always pushing others down.