October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Rett Syndrome is a very rare, non-inherited genetic disorder that can cause difficulty eating, breathing, walking, and talking. Students learned about Rhett Syndrome Awareness Month during our morning announcements. During the month of October, we think about members of the OMS community whose families may be affected by Rett Syndrome. Some of our OMS staff are pictured here wearing purple ribbons in honor of Rhett Syndrome Awareness.
National Bullying Prevention Month is also observed in October to raise awareness about bullying, promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. School counselors and administrators will be doing team assembly meetings later this month with all grades. Students will learn what the differences are between being rude, being mean, and being a bully, what constitutes bullying and harassment, what violates some one's civil rights, how to report issues and the importance of being an upstander in our school community.
O'Donnell Middle School
Website: oms.stoughtonschools.org
Location: 211 Cushing Street, Stoughton, MA, USA
Phone: 781-344-7002
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