Dear Ygnacio Valley Elementary Families and Guardians,
At YVES and in MDUSD, our students have responsibilities and behavior expectations that include being safe, respectful, responsible and kind. We promote (SEL) Social Emotional Learning Monthly Themes from (CASEL) Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning. There are 5 competencies: Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, Self-Awareness, Self-Management and Responsible Decision Making. Our April theme is Relationship Skills and in May/June the theme is Responsible Decision Making. Our students are taught and recognized for exemplifying these traits. What is the CASEL Framework Overview (5 minutes).
As part of being a safe school, we need our Upstanders to continue to report any bullying or harassment. What is an Upstander?
Upstander Definition vs. Bystander BARK Upstander information
An upstander does not join in when someone is being bullied. Instead, an upstander gets help from a trusted adult and supports the child being bullied in walking away. Sometimes they even stand up to the bully themselves. A bystander is someone who knows bullying is happening, but does nothing to stop it. Bystanders often join in, or laugh at what is happening to avoid peer rejection or getting bullied themselves. However, being a bystander can encourage bullying, because it shows that a bully’s actions are socially acceptable.
Our students are expected to avoid conflicts and physical or verbal violence. YVES Eagles are respectful. They help others, work cooperatively and have safe hands and bodies. They also use safe words that are kind and don’t include profanity. YVES Eagles are respectful of school authority and treat others the way they want to be treated-fairly and respecting their rights. They avoid spreading rumors or gossip, verbally or electronically. They respect each other's right to be different. Our students take responsibility for their actions. They give their best in everything they do and help create a positive school environment.
Unfortunately, some of our Eagles are struggling with some of these responsibilities and expectations. We have had morning meetings in classrooms and had students spoken to as a class by Mr. Armenta and Ms. Kimber. Please review this information with your student. We need more Upstanders. Students need to use adults to help with conflicts and remind others that we are a safe and respectful environment, free from profanity, unkind words and behaviors.
Thank you for reading, Ms. Kimber, School Counselor
