7 Signs That Your Child May Be Being Bullied at School (and What You Can Do About It) 

Bullying remains a distressingly prevalent reality in U.S. middle and highschools. The National Youth Violence Prevention Network reports that about 30 percent of students (more than 5.7 million young people) are involved in bullying -- either bullying other students, being bullied themselves, or both.

1. Sudden change in attitude toward school. 

2. Unexplained cuts, bruises or other injuries.

3. Significant drop in grades.

4. Persistent requests to stay home because of hard-to-prove illnesses such as stomach aches or headaches.

5. Changes in eating habits or sleep patterns.

6. Changes in social patterns, activities and friends.

7. Mood swings, angry outbursts or other emotional changes.

What You Can Do

The behaviors and experiences listed above are not definitive proof that your child is being bullied. But they should prompt you to take a closer look at what's going on with your child -- especially if you observe many or all of these signs.

Adolescents and teens who act in the ways described above may be doing so for a number of reasons. They may not like their teacher, they might be struggling with a particular subject or they may have simply forgotten to study for a test and are looking for an excuse to stay home. On the more serious side, though, they may be experimenting with alcohol or other drugs, may be suffering from anxiety or depression, or may be being bullied or otherwise abused.

The experts can educate you about many of these conditions -- but don't forget that when it comes to your child, you are the expert. When you notice out-of-character behaviors, dramatic (and unexplainable) changes or any other events that set off your parental radar, don't dismiss your concerns without further investigation.

Talk to your child, consult with school personnel and, if necessary, make an appointment with your family physician. If bullying is the problem, you need to get involved to end the abuse before any more damage is done.

Hugh C. McBride, By Parents for Parents

Papa John's Teacher Delivery Night

 Order your pizza from Papa John's in Friendswood and a Landolt Teacher will deliver it!

Papa Johns

210 East Parkwood Avenue

Friendswood, TX 77546

(281) 482-8700

Pre-Order forms will be sent home with students this Tuesday.

Last Parent Education Night

Thursday, April 19th, 6-7pm at PH Greene Elementary

 Test Anxiety: How to prevent the anxiety and how to stay calm

All classes will be held at PH Greene Elementary from 6:00-7:00pm

We are excited to share a wonderful, informative night with you!

Please register via email to Sue Bainsbain@ccisd.net or Debi Meade dmeade@ccisd.net

STAAR™ Resources

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Beginning in spring 2012, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). The STAAR program at grades 3-8 will assess the same subjects and grades that are currently assessed on TAKS. At high school, however, grade-specific assessments will be replaced with 12 end-of-course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, biology, chemistry, physics, English I, English II, English III, world geography, world history, and U.S. history.

The resources on this website provide information and sample test questions to familiarize Texas educators and the public with the design and format of the STAAR assessments. The information is intended to help educators understand how the new STAAR program measures the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum standards. These resources are intended to support, not narrow or replace, the teaching of the TEKS curriculum.

Tiles for Technology

Technology Fundraiser

Landolt PTA is offering a colorful and creative way to not only raise funds for much needed classroom technology but also to beautify our campus for years to come. Landolt students, families, best friends, classes, and teacher teams can help beautify our school by decorating a 6" tile which will be installed on the columns at front entrance of the school.

 Each tile will cost $50. This price includes the tile, paint, glazing, firing and installation of the tile at Landolt. Landolt PTA will earn $35 per tile which will be used to purchase classroom technology equipment. The money raised by this fundraiser pays for technology such as Lumens Document cameras and Smart Boards for the class rooms. The Lumens and smart boards allow teachers and student to have a more interactive and educational classroom experience.