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Waldwick students join Movember - NorthJersey.com

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The Power Shuffle

Today, with the help of my guidance intern Ms. Hickey, the sixth grade students participated in an activity called "The Power Shuffle." The silent activity began when all students lined up side-by-side on one side of a long line in the multi-purpose room.  Mr. Sussman had Ms. Hickey read various statements regarding bullying to the students.  All students were instructed by Mr. Sussman to cross the line and turn around to face students on the other side of the yellow line if they believed a statement held true to them. 

A few examples of the statements read are as follows:

*Cross the line if you've ever been teased or called a bad name or made fun of
*Cross the line if you've ever been called a mean name or put down just because you're a girl
*Cross the line if you're a boy and you've ever been told you shouldn't cry, show your emotions, or be afraid
*Cross the line if you've ever been a part of gossip/spreading a rumor.
*Cross the line if you've ever had someone write something negative about you on Facebook, Twitter, or on another form of social media.

After all the statements were read, Mr. Sussman separated the boys and the girls.  Ms. Hickey, spoke with the girls, while Mr. Sussman spoke with the boys.  Students opened up to Mr. Sussman, Ms. Hickey, and their peers about the difficulties of standing up to bullies.  Students were given tips on how to stand-up for one another, as well as a reminder of who to speak with if they feel they are a victim of bullying, or witness another student being bullied.

MOVEMBER!!!

      

      MOVEMBER                                  

Gentleman of Waldwick---

As you may have noticed, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.   By wearing pink, there is increased awareness of this disease while funds continue to be raised.  

What many people do not know, is the month of November is dedicated to men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer.  In order to raise awareness of these diseases, I am suggesting we join the Movember Movement and GROW MUSTACHES for the month of November.

I have created a Waldwick Warriors Page (http://us.movember.com/team/449897)  and hope to get as many students and faculty members as possible to join.  Registration is free, and if you have any issues please let me know.  You do not need to participate in order to donate, and friends and family are welcome to join our team as well, it is open to the public.  

Attached to this document you will find:
*A style guide to different mustache styles: http://us.movember.com/uploads/files/2012/Style_Guide_NA.pdf
*Information about the Movember Movement:  http://us.movember.com/  
*An overview of the charity is found below---and I am including a link to display where all of the donations go..
*Lastly, you can find our team page here:  http://us.movember.com/team/449897

Please shoot me an email or stop by if you are interested in joining and becoming one of my Mo Bros.  

--Josh Sussman 
Email: Sussmanj@waldwick.k12.nj.us 
Twitter: @WMS_Counselor

OVERVIEW OF MOVEMBER
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in the US and around the world. With their Mo's, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives.

Once registered at www.movember.com, men start Movember 1st clean shaven. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.

Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.

Where does the money go????  --- http://us.movember.com/about/money/
                                                                                        
                          

End of First Quarter/Honor Roll

Just a friendly reminder that the first quarter ends on November 7th, which is quickly approaching!  I hope all of our parents have been taking advantage of our Parent Portal access on Genesis, and monitoring their students' progress throughout this quarter.  I have had a number of conversations with students who are on the very edge of making Honor Roll for this first quarter.  With a little determination and motivation, students can certainly raise their class averages the next two weeks to meet this reward.   If your child is currently in the 70s range, ask them to push themselves for a few extra points to perhaps reach a B - this first quarter.  It's important to get our children started on the right foot this school year...and first quarter grades are a vital part of their success this year.