October is National Bullying Prevention month.
We will be reviewing important information with students about how to report issues related to bullying and harassment. We wanted to share this important information with our families so you could also reinforce these important messages.
Counselors:
Students can see a counselor about an issue they are having or if they are concerned about a friend. And, it doesn’t have to be something “big” to see a counselor!
Students can stop by their rooms or send an email to them asking to meet, and our counselors will follow up.
Our school counselor is Ms. Linda Helm who is in room 227A and email lhelm@lmtsd.org.
Our student support counselor is Mrs. LIndsey McFalls who is room 109 and email lmcfalls@lmtsd.org.
Reporting Bullying:
An important step in addressing bullying is encouraging students to report when they are having an issue. We encourage students to tell a trusted adult–a parent, a coach, or any staff member.
Students can email counselors or administrators or stop in the office to report in person.
LMMS CARES Reporting Form
Students who do not feel comfortable reporting in person or by email can report issues to us using our anonymous digital reporting system called LMMS CARES Reporting Form.
When students use this Google form, it goes directly to principals and counselors to be investigated. The form is located on our website on the virtual backpack. LMMS CARES can be used for any concern that a student has that they feel needs our attention. This does not have to be related to bullying or harrassment.
Safe2Say Something Reporting System
All public schools in Pennsylvania use the Safe2Say Something reporting system, which is used for a number of important purposes. We encourage students to use this system in emergency situations when they need to report instances of students threatening to harm themselves, or making a threat to other people, or the school. It can also be used to report bullying as well. Our students use this system effectively to support their friends and to report concerns not during school hours. Parents can use this as well. If there are concerns about students in another school, this system delivers reports to all Pennsylvania Schools.
We always encourage direct reporting of concerns to administrators, but in the event that this is not possible, this system should be used. These reports go directly to Lower Moreland administrators and the Lower Moreland Police. Click HERE for more information about this program.
Middle school is a challenging age for peer issues. Students often need adults to support them as they navigate some of these issues. When issues arise, we want to know about them, and we will support students as we work to address issues.
