Seven Hooks School fourth graders were members of the Anti Bullying summit. The summit included students from CHS, the Chelsea Middle Schools, and the Hooks Elementary. In addition, Community Based Organizations, the Chelsea Police, the Office of the Superintendent, teachers, social workers, and administrators.

Several months ago, Dave asked us to feature graphic novels and even donated many choice examples from his own library. Thanks for your donation, Dave! Anime Club members Vikkey Baker and Kimberley Solis created the stunning bookmarks and signage for the display.

Please come and have your students check out the variety of graphic novels in our collection:

• Classic comic book characters, for example, Batman, X-Men, and Superman
• Novels that have been adapted to the graphic format, for example, Moby Dick and Jane Eyre
• Shakespeare's plays
• Manga, or Japanese comics

"Unless we can persuade students that reading is a form of deep, sustained pleasure, they will not choose to read; and because they will not choose to read, they will not develop the skills to make them good readers." --Thomas Newkirk, Misreading Masculinity

Chelsea students, parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, law enforcement, and community based organizations are committed to confront this issue. The community is rallying around the slogan, No Bully, No Problems.

See pictures of how students, faculty, and staff at Chelsea Public Schools stand up to prevent bullying.

To promote Governor Patrick's Black Out Bullying Day and to show our commitment to stamp out acts of bullying and intimidation, we are asking everyone in the City to wear black on Wednesday, January 25th. In addition, we are also asking everyone to wear blue, the nationally recognized anti-bullying color on Friday, January 27th.

Take a look at some of the events and activities planned around the city! Please feel free to contact any of the schools or organizations to get more info and to get involved!

CUDE will be holding two workshops, both at the Chelsea Collaborative.

1. Monday, January 23rd at 5 p.m. -- "Understanding the Chelsea Public Schools Bullying and Intervention Plan" --- a joint effort between Chelsea schools and CUDE.
2. Tuesday, January 24th at 5 p.m. -- students from the Law and Public Policy Program at Chelsea High School will present information on Cyberbullying.

Jordan Boys and Girls Club

Monday, January 23rd:

• Kicking off the week-club wide anti-bully logo contest. The winning design will be made in to pins and the pins will be given to members on Friday.
• Take home kits for families to work with their kids around different values: kindness, generosity, and compassion. Kits will include books and a discussion guide around these topics.
• Members will be signing a pledge to promise not to name call and to stand up to bullying. Members will be able to add what the personally promise to do.

Tuesday, January 24th:

• Team Building Games in the Gym.
• In the game room members will be given bracelets that they can give to other members who they see displaying good sportsmanship and kindness.

Wednesday, January 25th:

• Swim-a-thon with an anti bullying and sportsmanship discussion and members will get the chance to cheer one another on.

Thursday, January 26th:

• Mentor night: the club will be showing the ABC family movie Cyberbully and having a discussion.

Friday, January 27th:

• Go Blue. Staff and members will be encouraged to wear blue and we will be having an all club assembly; anti-bullying PSA's will be shown and the winner of the logo contest will be recognized.

Chelsea Public Schools

• At the Elementary schools there will be activities, songs, a poster contest and readings.
• At the Middle schools there will be artwork posted promoting both "No Name Calling Day" and solidarity from all nine Chelsea schools against bullying.
• Teachers will be teaching lessons focused on bullying awareness, as well as respect and kindness toward others.
• Law Enforcement will be present to students a the Williams complex.
• At the High School there will be PSA's each morning, tables set up in the cafeteria, workshops, and a poster contest.
• REACH will be holding workshops, and sponsoring a poster competition.

It is a week to take a stand and make a difference!

In a hands-on, interactive program, students were able to learn about, see, and touch a score of animals, such as frogs, snakes, scorpions, iguanas, tarantulas, rabbits, flying squirrels, alligators, and turtles.

Grade One

• Gadi
• Scarlet
• Karla
• Anthony
• Ashley
• Joel
• Ayra
• Andres
• Brenda
• Douglas
• Jorge
• Danavlin
• Abraham
• Amelia
• Nifson

Grade Two

• Miguel
• Jackeline
• Nayeli
• Yuniel
• Henry
• Kimberly
• Joel
• Kelly
• Alexandra
• Alex
• Gessel

Grade Three

• Jesslexis
• Cristian
• Alvin
• Jackeline
• Katherine
• Andy
• Grace
• Jason

Grade Four

• Aliyah
• Steven
• Yulisia
• Jabes
• Ulysses
• Briana
• David
• Milagro

Music

• Jonathan
• Lorenzo
• Nyra
• Edwin

Science

• Joanna
• Jada Lee
• Oscar
• Giovanni

Art

• Anthony
• Alisha
• Karla
• Gabriel

Physical Education

• Mi’Ah
• Endy
• Juan
• Arlex

SENIORS

• KFC Colonel's Scholarship is offering a $20,000 scholarship. You must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher, be pursuing a bachelor's degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need. Complete details are available at www.kfcscholars.org and the deadline is February 8, 2012.
• The American Legion is offering the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program in the amount of $1,500 with the potential to earn up to $18,000. You mut be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. To get more information about this scholarship please visit www.legion.org.
• HP Hood LLC is pleased to announce the second annual Hood Good Sport Scholarship, which will award three $5,000 scholarships. They are looking for seniors who participated in a varsity sport and will be furthering their education. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and have performed volunteer work in the community. A short essay is required. Find out more at hood.com. Deadline is February 1, 2012.
• Attention Wheelock College Applicants! Wheelock College is offering the Passion for Action Scholarship. This award is in the amount of $20,000 to five Boston-area high school seniors. Applicants should have had a positive impact on their community by living the mission of Wheelock, improving lives and families. Please visit www.wheelock.edu for further details and an application. Deadline is February 1, 2012.
• The Yawkey Scholars Program is offering up to $20,000 a year for up to 3 years. You must be a U.S. citizen, reside in MA, must have a strong academic record, must supply an SAR, as well as your parents IRS Form 1040, complete an essay, and two recommendations. For more information, see www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/yawkey. Deadline is February 15, 2012.
• The 2012 Sam Walton Community Scholarship is offering a $1,000 non-renewable reward for the first year of undergraduate studies. You cannot be a Wal-Mart Associate or the child or legal dependent of an Associate. Wal-Mart has a complete list of requirements and guidelines at www.walmartfoundation.org. Entries are all online and the deadline is February 1, 2012.

As always, see the scholarship file cabinet located in the CHS Guidance Office for complete details on all scholarships of which we are aware. If after reviewing the information you still require further personalized assistance, please speak directly with your Guidance Counselor.

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