October 24, 2022
Be a Buddy, Not a Bully Week
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has designated October 24-28 as Be a Buddy, Not a Bully Week. All elementary schools will participate in various activities in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month and encourage students to show kindness and compassion to each other.
The schools are planning a week-long spirit week with the following themes
- Monday -Put bullying to bed- pajama day
- Tuesday -Keep the Peace Day- wear tie dye
- Wednesday -Wacky Wednesday- wear mismatched clothes, crazy hair
- Thursday -Team Up to Be a Buddy- wear sports gear
- Friday -Be Brave, Be a Buddy- wear red
Other activities students will participate in this week include
- Learning what bullying is and how to be a buddy
- Showing compassion
- Problem-solving when others are being unkind
- Celebrating differences
- Launch 2022-23 Wayne-Westland Community Schools Compassion Project
Creating a supportive school environment is critical to enhancing student learning and relationships. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's principal or the school social worker.