October Counseling Newsletter

Students will learn about respect and that every person matters. We will discuss valuing people, self respect, and accepting differences.

• Recent national comparative data places Montana among the states with the highest rates of childhood bullying. Independent tracking published via NYRequirements indicated that up to 55% of Montana youth (ages 6–17) reported experiencing bullying at least once within a calendar year.
• Recent national comparative data places Montana among the states with the highest rates of childhood bullying. Independent tracking published via NYRequirements indicated that up to 55% of Montana youth (ages 6–17) reported experiencing bullying at least once within a calendar year

What you can do to help -

• https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/what-you-can-do

Bullying Prevention Tips for Families:

• https://opi.mt.gov/Portals/182/Page%20Files/HES%20Bully%20Free%20Montana/Parents/bullyingGuide_Parents.pdf

Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running drug awareness and prevention campaign, observed annually from October 23 through October 31

The Goal is to teach children and teens the importance of making healthy, drug-free choices.

• October 15-16 : No School - MEA Teacher Conference
• October 19th : MAST State Testing window opens
• October 30th: End of Quarter 1

Contact the K-4th School Counselor

Email: chirst@fairfield.k12.mt.us

Feel free to contact me if you would like me to check in with your student or if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to help.