Bullying Awareness and Relationship Building Day
Students began the day watching the ABC Family video "Cyberbully" in an effort to raise awareness about how the dynamics of technology have changed the dynamics of bullying. After the movie, everyone discussed its relevance and if it was applicable to their everyday lives in an effort to improve the relationships within the school environment. After the discussion, county prosecutors in association with Cincinnati Bell presented our students with the legal ramifications of sexting and cyber bullying to raise awareness of the students' digital footprint. Following the presentation, the students split into groups for relationship building activities. In the gym they were introduced to activities such as: Pass the Marble, Helium Stick, All Aboard, Skis, Gutter Ball, Raging River, Parachute Pass, and Hula Hoop Maze. In the classroom they completed activities such as: The Human Knot, The Spaghetti Tower, Thank You Letters, Create a Character Skit, and Design Character Posters (Honesty, Compassion, Respect, Personal Responsibility, and Acceptance). Finally, as a community initiative, the students adopted the Pasta for Pennies campaign to raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.