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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying: What is It?

Sending or posting annoying, threatening, insulting or hurtful communications through technologies. It could be words, drawings, videos, or photographs. It could be through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social networks, cellphone calls or text messages, or even through Xbox live. Because students aren't face to face, they can hide behind their computers and say things they wouldn't say in person. Cyberbullying is the newest form of bullying. It is a danger of the computer age.

A few statistics

Cyberbullying isn't always reported. Statistics vary, but cyberbullying is happening more frequently as smartphones and social networks become more commonly used by younger students. Also, students spend more time on computers than ever before. One statistic showed that teens spend an average of 6 1/2 hours per day online! Another study reported that 1/3 of all school kids say they have been cyberbullied. In Mrs. Hurley's health classes, the majority of the students said they have been involved in a cyberbullying situation, as the victim, witness, or even as the cyberbully. 7th to 9th grade are the most common for cyberbullying. 54% of parents haven't talked to their kids about cyberbullying. Most of the time children cyberbully other children, but adults have done it too.

How it affects people
When you are cyberbullied, you may feel:

hurt	scared	uncomfortable
feel bad about yourself	unprotected	self-conscious
angry	degraded	devastated
mad	hated	harassed
frustrated	annoyed	vulnerable
helpless	isolated	crushed
depressed	suicidal	defeated

How to prevent cyberbullying

Parents	Students
Limit student time online	Be careful who you friend on social networks
Monitor student social network activity (most have a minimum age limit of 13)	Be careful what you add on your profile-photos videos and your words can be turned around and used against you.
Talk to your student about cyberbullying	If you know someone who is cyberbullying, don't be part of it--stand up to the bully, and tell a trusted adult
Take away electronic devices at bedtime	Be careful what you say to others - don't say things you don't mean

What to do if it happens to you

Get help! Tell a trusted adult, or call authorities
Avoid using the technology until this is resolved
Save copies of the messages or screenshots as proof
Don't respond to the cyberbully or get into a fight with them
Block the bully to prevent more attacks

Parents, talk to your children about Internet safety. Here are some resources to help:

Drug Abuse Awareness

8th grade students in Mrs. Hurley's health class researched several commonly abused substances.

DRUG NAME

Cocaine

Crystal Methamphetamine

Fundraising

Kroger Community Rewards - Support Pioneer by designating our school as your Kroger Rewards organization. Every time you swipe your Kroger card, Pioneer earns rewards based on our total sales per quarter. Because you're already buying groceries, why not help Pioneer at the same time? Sign up at http://krogercommunityrewards.com.

If you don't yet have a Kroger card, they are available at the store's customer service desk. The Community Rewards program runs from May 1-April 30. During the month of April, all participants must re-enroll to confirm that Pioneer is your designated organization. If you use your alternate ID (phone number) when you shop, make sure to include your phone number in your enrollment information. Step-by-step instructions are available here.

Box Tops for Education – Save your box tops from General Mills Cereals, Pillsbury products, Ziploc, Kleenex, and many other products. Check out the Web site for a complete listing of products. Please trim them carefully; we must be able to see the expiration date in order to submit them. Box tops can be dropped off in the office or LRC.

Volunteering

If you'd like to become involved in school, we'd appreciate your help. We have many opportunities for parents to volunteer at Pioneer. To comply with State law, and to keep our students safe, all volunteers are required to complete a background check. Please complete this form at http://www.pccsk12.com/parents/chaperone-volunteer-background-ichat-request . This form only needs to be filled out if you will be having direct contact with students. You do not need to fill one out to help with ticket sales, counting money, school picture day, etc. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

If you're interested in volunteering in the library, here's our schedule of openings.