According to recent research, girls are now more likely than boys to be bullied in schools. Bullying between girls often looks different from traditional bullying and can take the form of relation aggression, such as exclusion, isolation, spreading rumors, gossiping, sarcasm, pitting friends against one another, or revealing personal secrets. Relational aggression has become a much more prevalent issue due to Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social networking. Girls who have been the victim of relational aggression can suffer long-lasting effects (academic withdrawal, social withdrawal, etc.).
In order to take a preventative approach to relational aggression, New Prospect Elementary would like to invite all 4th and 5th grade girls and their moms (or a significant female role model in their life) to a special "Girls’ Night Out." Girls’ Night Out will be a fun and engaging way of bringing girls and their moms together to talk about relation aggression. The evening will begin with a pizza dinner, followed by a screening of the movie "Chrissa Stands Strong." Following the movie, there will be a presentation that will include helpful tips on how to cope with and prevent "girl bullying," and time for discussion. The evening will wrap up with a raffle!
Our hope is that our young girls and their role models will walk away empowered with knowledge. Girls’ Night Out will take place on Wednesday, October 28th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out with your fourth or fifth grade daughter, please RSVP to Mrs. McLeod – [email protected]