Three Bridges School
Our School Has Character
Week of Respect - October 2nd - 6th
On Thursday, October 6th we had our School Spirit Day. Staff and students were invited to wear Three Bridges School spirit wear or school colors to show respect and pride in our school. Our Three Bridges School Tip Top Tiger Students took a pledge this week to use good manners, respect other's property, be safe, and respectful of our friend's feelings.
Three Bridges School Students and Staff showed respect for their school and friends by wearing their school spirit wear.
Violence Prevention Week - October 16th - 20th
Students Celebrate First Responders
Digital Citizenship Week
Students wrote how they can stay safe when they are online.
Here are some helpful tips from our students:
I can be safe when using technology by:
1. Asking a grown-up before going on a device.
2. Only going to websites that are just right for me.
3. Not telling anyone my password.
by Abigail L.
You can stay safe when you are on the Internet by asking your parents before you use technology. You also should not share any information about yourself. The last thing you should do is go on websites just right for you.
by Jake
Red Ribbon Week - October 23rd - 27th
Tip Top Team Players in Gym Class
Good Table Manners
What is an UPSTANDER?
It takes courage to be an upstander. Upstanders are kids who do something that prevents or reduces the bullying they see, or comes to the aid of another child who is being bullied by showing them kindness. Moving from being a bystander to becoming an upstander may not happen overnight. It may start with becoming more aware of the bullying behavior and how it is affecting the lives of the victims. Upstanders begin to feel a sense of anger about the injustice they are witnessing. Upstanders are able to see the pain the victim experiences and take action.
Becoming an Upstander looks like this
- Take action by telling the bully to stop
- Take action by getting others to stand up with them to the bully
- Take action by helping the victim
- Take action by shifting the focus and redirecting the bully away from the victim
- Take action by telling an adult who can help
Becoming an Upstander
- Takes courage - Telling a friend who is bullying to stop is hard. They may be mad at you. But at least you won't feel guilt for being silent and allowing the bullying to continue. And you will be doing your friend a huge favor in the end by helping them stop really hurtful behavior.
- Takes action - Doing something that does not support the bullying can be a really small intervention with big results! Three words - "That is bullying" - can cause others to recognize the problem.
- Takes assertiveness - Telling a friend how their behavior makes you feel and how it affects others requires being able to use your voice!
- Takes compassion - Upstanders have the gift of compassion. They recognize when someone is hurt and take steps to help.
- Takes leadership - Upstanders are leaders in their social group, helping others to recognize ways to get along and be supportive to others.
From the website: Together Against Bullying
Healthy Snacks and Nutrition Suggestions
Packing lunches and snacks from home can be challenging. We all know that not all kids enjoy their fruits and veggies, but by including the children in making the healthy snack choices helps them to feel like they have some control over what they eat. This may help decrease the amount of food that gets wasted and thrown away without being touched.
Choosing fruits and vegetables not only make your plate (lunchbox) more colorful, but they are also packed with vitamins and fiber that our bodies need to stay healthy. Fruits are naturally sweet so many kids learn to love them.
Choose grains/breads that are whole grain (crackers, rice cakes, tortilla chips, pretzels) as opposed to refined or white grains. Lunches also need to be balanced out with proteins (meats) and dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt).
The bulk of any meal should be balanced with fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins. Foods primarily made of simple sugars and fats (cookies, ice cream, chips) should NOT be part of a student’s daily lunch. Those kinds of food should be reserved for special occasions as there is very little nutritional value associated with them.
The key to being healthy is maintaining a healthy lifestyle which includes a healthy diet and exercise. Teaching children healthy eating habits will help to prevent serious health complications later later in life.
Stephanie Armstrong RN, BSN, CSN
TBS School Nurse
908.534.5729
Use the food pyramid to help guide you with your food choices.
Mission Statement
Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, Readington Township schools will nurture and challenge all students in a safe and innovative learning community. By encouraging respect and responsibility, students will become self-directed life-long learners who reach their greatest potential. It is the expectation of this school district that all pupils achieve the Common Core Curriculum Standards at all levels.