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Friday, February 14, 2014

Coffee & Conversation With the Principals

Mrs. FitzPatrick & Mrs. Perri will be hosting the next informal coffee meeting for parents on Friday, February 21, at 9:30 -10:30 AM. The topic for this coffee is Relational Aggression in Girls: Is My Daughter in Danger of Becoming a Mean Girl? The meeting will begin with an open Q & A period, followed by the presentation. Please use the link below to RSVP for this event. Although you are always free to drop in, this gives us a better idea of how many people we should plan to accommodate. Come join us for a cup of coffee and some insightful discussion!

Relational Aggression in Girls: Is My Daughter in Danger of Becoming a Mean Girl? with Mary Moore, OMS School Social Worker. Relational aggression in girls is a much talked about theme in the media. While many adults have heard of and learned to expect girls experiencing relational aggression during adolescence, some behaviors have become more common at the elementary level. What is "typical" behavior, and what are some of the red flags that may indicate a more serious issue?