BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH

During the month of October, across the world, thousands of schools, communities, organizations, and individuals will come together to release new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at raising awareness for bullying prevention. Nearly a decade old, Bullying Prevention Awareness month was initiated by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2006. Since it began, the event has grown to an entire month of education and awareness activities, and is being recognized by schools and communities throughout the world. PACER recognized that students, parents, and people around the world need to become more aware of the serious consequences of bullying.

Every day, thousands of young people experience bullying from their peers at school, after school in their neighborhoods, and even when they are at home, through social media and texts. There are many ways to support bullying prevention as an individual or with friends, family, your school, or your entire community. What are you doing to bring awareness to bullying prevention?

Youth who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues, such as (but not limited to): depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.

Take the pledge and make a commitment to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Unity Day fosters the belief that all youth should be safe from bullying and encourages everyone to wear the color orange in support of bullying prevention. On Wednesday, October 21st, students, parents, and school staff across the district are invited to join us in a unified show of support by wearing orange.

“Choose Kind. Speak Up. Stand Together”

This October, schools across Gadsden ISD will come together to celebrate kindness, inclusion, unity, and belonging! 🤝💙

We encourage our students and staff to make a positive difference through simple acts of kindness by:

🧡 Including others
🤝 Show kindness and support
💙 Speak up for others
🌟 Help create a school community where everyone feels safe, valued, and that they belong

And don't forget—Wednesday, October 21 is UNITY DAY! 🧡

We encourage everyone across Gadsden ISD to WEAR ORANGE as we stand together against bullying and show our commitment to kindness, inclusion, and unity.

Choose Kind. Speak Up. Stand Together. 🧡🤝

• Center on PBIS: Bullying Prevention
• StopBullying.Gov
• NASP: Bullying Prevention
• CSN: Childrens Safety Network
• GLSEN: Supporting our LGBTQ students
• Educator Resources
• Student Resources