Oak Grove Elementary School

Peer mediation is a special opportunity to learn constructive ways of dealing with the conflicts that students are faced with every day. Mrs.Turpin-will be accepting applications/letters from 4th/5th graders. We will only be able to pick between 15-20 students. For more information refer to Mrs. Turpin-O Physical Education homepage.

What is MEDIATION: Students have disagreements and it results in pushing, shoving and fighting. Teasing and name calling result in pushing, shoving, and fighting. Teasing and name-calling are other ways that students may express anger and frustration. Peer mediators learn new ways to deal with conflicts so that no one gets hurt. They participate in a special training program where they learn and practice listening skills, problem solving, and negotiating skills. As the school year continues, peer mediators will help their classmates solve problems peacefully, under the supervision of Mrs. Turpin-Orgetas. Form to fill out if you need help wth a classmate to solve the problem.

We will be going to the Luthern Nursing home on Rt. 44 (past Adams) in December.- Permission slips will handed out prior.

One of the goals of the Oak Grove Peer Mediation Club is to reach out to the community and help those in need. There is a severe shortage of blood inour area, and that 350 pints of blood are needed everyday. Unfortunately, only 2% of the population donates blood. The Peer Mediation Club decided that they would like to help alleviate the blood shortage. Our peer mediators made our blood drive was successful by escorting donors to the registration booth, to the canteen for juice and cookies, babysitting, and greeting at the main door.
Thank you for your support of our school and the New York Blood Center.

Ten Virtues of Character Education

September-Respect
October-Responsibility
November-No Bullying
December-Trustworthiness/Honesty
January-Fairness
February-Caring/Kindness
March-Integrity
April-Perseverance
May-Tolerance of Differences
June-Courage