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The C.A.R.E. (Creating a Respectful Environment) Bullying Prevention Program works with interventions at three levels: school-wide, classroom, and individual. Classroom teachers incorporate classroom meetings into the weekly schedule for up to 40 minutes. The classroom meetings provide a community building environment within the classroom, while students become educated about bullying and peer relationship. The program is rooted in four district-wide rules:

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2009-2010 C.A.R.E. Elementary Classroom Meeting Themes
September
C.A.R.E. rules

One week to be dedicated to each rule:
•We will not bully others.
•We will try to help students who are bullied.
•We will try to include students who are left out.
•If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

October
Review appropriate behavior in hot spots

•Lunchroom
•Playground
•Hallways
•Bus
•On the way to/from school

November
Different Types of Bullying

•Indirect - Social Isolation/Spreading Rumors/Lies
•Direct - Verbal Bullying/Physical Bullying
•Cyber

December
Identifying Feelings

•Using "I" messages
•Coping skills and strategies
•Anger and healthy ways to handle it
•Empathy

January
Communicating with
Peers and Adults

•Verbal and non-verbal communication
•Listening skills

February
Friendship

•Making connections with others
•Building trust
•Popularity
•Peer pressure

March
Diversity

•Prejudice
•Stereotypes

April

•Problem solving

May •Teachers determine appropriate topic based on student and classroom needs
•Reflection on school year
•Summer tips