Being an Upstander – Canyon Crest Elementary

(An important presentation from our wonderful social worker Michael Blakey)

I can understand what it means to be an upstander and why being an upstander is an important part of ROAR.

ROAR behavior is so important!

• Respect
• Ownership
• Attitude
• Responsibility

At Canyon Crest we can show Respect by:

• Listening to teachers and aides
• Listening to other students
• Choosing to be kind

At Canyon Crest we can show Ownership by:

• Saying we are sorry when we have done something wrong
• Watching out for each other

At Canyon Crest we can show Attitude by:

• Having a positive behavior at recess
• Looking for the good in others
• Choosing to be kind

At Canyon Crest we can show Responsibility by:

• Taking care of each other
• Standing up for yourself and others
• Saying we are sorry

ROAR means being an upstander

• What is an upstander?
  • We are going to learn what it means to be an upstander by watching a video.
  • As you watch the video, pay attention to what it means to be an upstander.

What did we learn?

1. What are characteristics of bullying?
   • Someone being mean to someone else.
     • Possibly someone who is bigger or stronger picking on someone who is smaller or perceived as physically weaker.
2. What does it mean to be an upstander?
   • Someone who STANDS UP to bullying.
3. What is a bystander?

• • A bystander is someone who sees bullying happen, but does not know what to do about bullying.

      4. What are the 4 upstanding options?

• • Be a buddy
  • Interrupt
  • Speak out
  • Tell someone

Canyon Crest Cubs are UPSTANDERS!

Do you commit to being an upstander?

Let’s all be Upstanders and show ROAR behavior at Canyon Crest!