Parents of Putnam City elementary and middle school students are invited to attend a bullying prevention program from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Capps Middle School, 4020 N. Grove.
Bullying is a topic of high interest among parents. National surveys indicate that close to 50 percent of parents feel their child has been bullied. Another national survey reports that 52 percent of parents of children 13 to 17 are concerned about cyberbullying.
The program begins with a general session from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by breakout sessions at 6:40 and 7:15 p.m. Parents who attend the program will learn what bullying is, risk factors for bullying and warning signs of bullying. Parents will also learn how to report bullying to school administrators and how school officials investigate and handle reports of bullying.
One of the evening’s breakout sessions is on cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is harassing, threatening or humiliating another person through e-mail, texting, social media sites, website posts, instant messaging, chat room exchanges or any other digital or electronic means. The cyberbullying presentation will focus on proper online behavior and real-life consequences of cyberbullying.
“Parents and educators alike want children to feel safe at school. Having conversation, sharing information, raising awareness and working together is crucial to making that happen every day,” says Sue Kuntze, assistant superintendent of Elementary Education.
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For More Information
Steve Lindley, Communications Director
(405) 495-5200, x1204
(405) 812-6119
slindley@putnamcityschools.org