WZMS

NEWS

Today is:September 12, 2012

Are you dressed for Success?• Is your shirt tucked in?

• Are you in proper school uniform: white button down shirt, black slacks, and black

shoes?• You can wear a black or white sweater

during the day. • No hooded jacket or “hoodies”, or

backpacks.

WORD OF THE DAY

acme (n)the highest point or summit

The acme in South Carolina is the Sassafras Mountain which is 3,560

feet above sea level.

School News

LIBRARY HOURSMonday-Friday

7:30-8:30 (Passes From Mr.

Romano)8:30-4:15

(Passes from your teacher)

ATTENTION STUDENTS

The vending machine hours are 8:30 am to 8:45 and 4:10 to 4:20.

You may not use them during the school day.

Please remember students that cell phones,

gum, rubber bands and sunflower seeds are not allowed here at Zucker

Middle School.

Book GoalTake time each day to

read your book.

Sharing your favorite book with a friend is what reading is all about!

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE STUDENTS…. TAKE THE 2012 PSAT/NMSQT

Would you like to experience taking a college entrance exam as an 8th grade student? This is a great way to begin preparing for your future and entrance exams you will take when you apply to a college or university in high school!

The PSAT will be given:

When : Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Where : Jerry Zucker Middle School

Cost : $14.00 You must register and pay the test fee no

later than Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

COME TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE TO:

REGISTER FOR THE TEST AND PAY THE FEE

AND

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TAKING THE PSAT

CLUB NEWS

Then Come Join the Artist Guild Club

• Every Thursday Morning at 7:30 am in the Art Room, Room #144

• Any Questions please see Mrs. SEITZ

Teachers, staff, & faculty do you have something that

you can’t wait to share with everyone else in our school. Make a Power Point slide

and send it to Mr. Sanders.

BULLYING IS NOT COOL !

What is Bullying?

Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere. It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not “Just messing around”, and it is not something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm. Bullying takes many forms including:– Physical violence and attacks– Verbal taunts, name-calling and put downs– Threats and intimidation– Extortion or stealing or money and possessions– Exclusion from the peer group– Cyber bullying occurs when people use the Internet, mobile

phones or other digital technologies to harm others

Types of Bullies

The Name CallerName Callers bully others by saying things that are rude, hurtful or embarrassing. They may insult people because of their race, looks, abilities, or religious beliefs. Some Name Callers use words to threaten or scare people.

Types of Bullies

The BruteBrutes may threaten, hit, kick, trip or push others. Some brutes demand that people give them money and threaten violence if someone says no. Brutes may also take, hide or destroy other person’s belongs.

Types of Bullies

The “Friend”The “Friend” can act nice one minute and mean the next. He/She may tease people, say bad things about them or boss them around. These bullies often make people feel like they deserve to be mistreated, calling them “touchy” if they complain about the bullying. They may also gossip or spread rumors, make up stories to get people into trouble, or pressure people into doing things they do not want to do.

Types of Bullies

The CrowdThe Crowd is a group of bullies, like a street gang or a social clique. A clique is a group of friends who share the same interest. The Crowd might tell people to ignore someone, spread false stories about a person to make him look bad, or to ask someone to do something wrong.

Types of Bullies

The JokesterJokester bullies love to get attention and make others laugh by insulting or teasing people about things like their size, race, religion, looks or grades. Some will even make fun of people who have a medical problem or physical disability. Jokesters usually excuse their bullying by saying it was “only a joke.”

Bully Fact:

Each day 160,000 students miss school for fear of being bullied!

Bullying can lead teenagers to feel tense, anxious, and afraid. It can affect their concentration in school, and can lead them to avoid school in some cases.

MYTH:–If I tell someone it will just make it worseFACT:–Research shows that bullying will stop when adults in authority and peers get involved

MYTH:–Just stand up for yourself and hit them backFACT:–Hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm

MYTH:–People are born bulliesFACT:–Bullying is a learned behavior and behaviors can be changed.

If bullying continues for some time, it can begin to affect teens’ self-esteem and feeling of self-worth. It also can increase their social isolation, leading them to become withdrawn and depressed, anxious, and insecure.

Cool School News

today to

Kenneth JonesDestiney Swinton

Happy Birthday

Daily Shout Out Shout Out Today to

Ms. GuiderCollege Attended:

College of Charleston

Interesting Fact: Ms. Guider has never been in a fight even though she went to

school every day from kindergarten to high school graduation!

Fun Fact: Ms. Guider used to work with the circus and knows how to juggle

and make balloon animals!

Character

Traits

Character Trait for August• Integrity

• Acting in a way that is fair, just and moral

Character Trait for September

• Wisdom• Knowing what you need to do and

choosing to do it

SPORTS NEWS

Volleyball Announcement…

• First Volleyball game of the season is tomorrow!

• The game begins at 6:30.