Monday, May 4, 2009

National Stop the Bullying Day

Last Friday during our morning exercises, we had two special visitors. Ms. Cindy Addeo from the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV), and Officer Michael O'Connell from the Wakefield Police Department. Ms. Addeo presented me with a WAAV tee shirt and a video about bullying in schools. Officer O'Connell spoke to the children about the impact bullying has on the victim. We also announced a collaboration between the Wakefield Public Schools and the Wakefield Police Department --- Officer Leary will be coming to each Woodville classroom either later this year or early next year to address the issue of bullying. At the Woodville, we use the Second Step curriculum. This will enhance our curriculum.