Last week, we celebrated our Anti-Bullying Week, an opportunity to reflect on and reinforce our school community’s ongoing commitment to respect, inclusion, and kindness. Throughout the week, each section of the school participated in various activities focused on creating a positive and bullying-free environment. In Preschool, the focus was on…
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Let’s Take Care of Mental Health: A Reflection on Addictions in Adolescence
As part of Anti-Bullying Week, the conference “Parent Talks: The Disease of Cell Phone Addiction” was delivered by Dr. Juan Andrés Pineda, a medical specialist in addictions and faculty member at the Centro de Estudios Superiores Monte Fénix. With the participation of parents from all four school sections, Dr. Pineda…
This Tuesday, November 12, JFK will kick off Anti-Bullying Week with Odd Socks Day!
What is Odd Socks Day? Odd Socks Day is all about celebrating uniqueness and having fun! It encourages everyone to express themselves, embrace their individuality, and show what makes each of us unique. There’s no need to worry about fashion trends or special outfits. Just wear odd socks—at school, work,…
Say Something and Start With Hello Week / Semana de “Say Something” y “Start with Hello”
Last week, our school celebrated Say Something and Start With Hello Week, initiatives designed to promote compassion, empathy, and social skills among our students. These programs are part of a broader effort to foster a safe and welcoming school environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Say Something The “Say…
Bullying prevention, shared responsibility, home and school
Last week we had the privilege of hosting Rebecca Pelayo, a renowned expert in bullying prevention, who delivered an enlightening talk to the parents of our school community. The event provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the critical issue of bullying and its impact on our children and youth.…
Cyber Police Talk
Did you know that in Mexico, individuals as young as 12 can face legal prosecution for cybercrimes? Engaging in seemingly innocent actions, such as using someone’s image without consent, like creating and distributing a sticker with their photograph, constitutes identity theft. Viral challenges, encompassing threats such as extortion, cyberbullying, and…
ASOMEX Antibullying Prevention Workshop
Last Friday we received in our school 35 participants from 13 ASOMEX schools to attend the Antibullying Prevention workshop, given by Rebeca Pelayo, certified trainer in the bullying prevention program of Olweus. It was a very successful workshop and allowed us a great opportunity to create collaborative work with other…
Why don’t’ kids report bullying? Five Reasons Why and What Adults Can Do About It
There’s good evidence that young people often don’t report bullying to adults. Children are adept at hiding bullying-related behaviors and the unequal “shadow” power dynamics that can exist among them. Because of this secrecy, adults underestimate the seriousness and extent of bullying at their schools. Schools cannot help if children…
What to Do If Your Child Witnesses Bullying? / ¿Qué hacer si su hijo ha sido testigo bullying?
Many children are observers or “bystanders” in cases of bullying at school. It is important that even students who are bystanders in a bullying situation take action to get help, so the bullying stops. If your child talks to you about the bullying that he or she witnesses at school,…
Key Safety Advice / Bullying: consejos clave de seguridad
Key Safety Advice The whole school community has a part to play in ensuring cyber safety. Understanding children’s online lives and activities can help parents and the school responds to situations appropriately and effectively. Asking your child to show you how technologies and services work is a useful strategy that…