Tripp Reimer, Shaina Summerville, Audrey Nowakowski, Lena Edstrom, Andrew Forret

Project_Bully is devoted to helping youth understand, reject and prevent bullying in all of its forms. We are devoted to informing teenagers the consequences and the side-effects that bullying has on other teens in hopes to change their attitude and conduct towards the treatment of others. Through various activities we are committed to helping children, parents and teachers grasp the idea that bullying can come to an end.

Mission Statement:

Who: Project_Bully teamed up with New Berlin Eisenhower Middle School with Jodee Blanco as guest speaker◦ 10 student volunteers (plus an additional 2 volunteers for “back

up”)◦ 5 student leaders

What: Our project is a three day event that will take place in both gyms and the auditorium. Our event is aimed to help students at New Berlin Eisenhower Middle School become aware of bullying today, and how it can be prevented in all of its forms. ◦ Centered around fun-filled activities and games that help students

get a better understanding as to what bullying is. Lectures and discussions to follow each event.

◦ All activities lead up to Blanco’s speech

When: October 3rd – 5th, 2012

Where: New Berlin Eisenhower Middle School◦ 4333 South Sunnyslope Road  New Berlin, WI

53151-6899 (262) 789-6300

WHY:◦ 60% of middle school students say that they have

been bullied, while 16% of staff believes that students are bullied.

◦ Bullying was a factor in 2/3 of the 37 school shootings reviewed by the US Secret

◦ 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."

◦ 97% of middle schoolers are bullied while online.

http://stompoutbullying.com/aboutbullying_theissue.php:

Established connection

School’s prior history of cyber bullying

Help to improve their bully prevention program◦ Information session is

required in school’s policy

Why New Berlin?

Verbal◦ Verbal bullying includes any sort of spoken or written words.

  Physical

◦ Physical bullying can include, but is not limited to, kicking, punching, and shoving. It encompasses all bullying acts that are made up of physical contact.

  Exclusion

◦ The student being ostracized is often viewed as antisocial, while in reality they are not. Children who face rejection from their peers are more likely to avoid school, and as a result suffer academically. They will also avoid social interactions more often, and their ability to interact with their peers may be negatively affected.

Cyber bullying◦ Cyber bullying is a growing problem as technology becomes more prevalent

in our society. It has been drawing a lot of attention in the media after numerous suicides in the wake of cyber-bullying. Students feel more open on the internet, and they feel like they can say things that they wouldn’t say directly to someone.

RECRU ITMENT

Total Service Hours Earned: Approximately 24 hours

Dates Required: ◦ September 28th, 2012 (Volunteer Meeting)◦ October 3rd – 5th, 2012 (Project)◦ Reflection Paper due October 8th

Required Materials◦ Bag Lunch for Monday & Snacks for Tuesday &

Thursday◦ Wear a watch◦ Jeans, shoes for running, Project_Bully shirt◦ Positive Attitude

Volunteers

Activities Over the 3 days:

*Introduction each morning starting at 9:00am followed by discussion after activity completion

Activities by day:◦ Wednesday-

Wall Wars & Fight Night (Cyber Bullying) Sumo Wrestling (Physical Violence)

◦ Thursday- Movie Clip (Mean Girls, Intro) Rank Names (Verbal Bullying) Red Rover using names, Ultimate Frisbee (Exclusion) “Bullycide”

◦ Friday- Jodee Blanco speech

Jodee Blanco Presentation Class Discussion

JAMEY RODEMEYER 14 years old from

Williamsville, NY Sought counseling and reported issues to the

school Struggled for years with bullying because of

his sexual orientation◦ Intensified during middle school◦ “No one in my school cares about preventing suicide,

while you’re the ones calling me [gay slur] and tearing me down,”

◦ “I always say how bullied I am, but no one listens. ... What do I have to do so people will listen to me?”

◦ Tried to remain optimistic◦ “That's all you have to do. Just love yourself and

you're set. And I promise you, it'll get better.” Committed suicide September 18, 2011

~ What has been done today?- “punishment” of bullies

BULLIED TO DEATH Teen girls are more likely to attempt suicide Boys are 4 to 5 times more likely to die by

suicide An estimated 5000,000 a year try to commit

suicide…5,000 succeed◦ Almost as many deaths as cancer and homicide

Budget:Funding $3,000

Materials (qty) Costs:

Block Buster Game Rental (2) $10 Microsoft X-Box $169.99 Sumo Wresling $350

Volunteer & Leadership Shirts (15) $162.60 Student Shirts (365) $1,689.95

"Mean Girls" DVD rental from Library $0.00 Tape + Markers $40.00

Gas for Stritch Vans (45 cents x 1 mile) $140 Copies (.10 x 90) $9 McDonalds(30 x $10) $300 Air Horn $8 Total Balance $120

*Remaining funds will be donated to the Jodee Blanco Foundation

Questions?