Bullying is a problem faced by many students. What used to be considered a part of growing up is now recognized as a significant issue for schools. At Engadine Consolidated Schools, we are committed to address incidents of bullying and educate students to minimize those incidents. In the elementary grades, students are watching a movie, “Show and Tell,” and then watching a discussion video about “The Early Faces of Violence.” The secondary students will be participating in a series of interactive videos and discussions to identify bullying and learn what to do if someone is being bullied.

If a student is complaining about being bullied, or talking about a classmate being bullied, please have the student talk to an adult at school. We need to know as soon as possible to effectively handle bullying. Our expectation and goal is to ensure a safe learning environment for every student. Please help us attain this goal.

Reminder: Parents can check their student’s progress using Parent Connect. It can be accessed from our Web site at http://engadine.eup.k12.mi.us/en gadine. Attendance, grades, and discipline are categories available for viewing. Those needing to set up a log-in or assistance may call Lesa Baker at (906) 477-6449. Also on the Web site are the district calendar, lunch and breakfast menus, and classroom information.

Students of the Week: Phillip Hood, Aspen Hood, Matthew

Davis, Zach Stevens, Kassie

Metcalf, Andrew Blanchard

Students of the week reported October 12 for Engadine Consolidated Schools are Phillip Hood for the high school, Aspen Hood for middle school, and Matthew Davis in the elementary school.

Mr. Hood is the son of Howard and Cheryl Hood. He is a senior and involved in many school activities. He is the quarterback for the football team, point guard for the basketball team, and runs the 400 meter and 800 meter races in track. In track he finished first in the EUP for the 400 meter and tied the school record. In football he was an All U.P. Defensive Back. He has won many awards in each sport. His other activities are band, quiz bowl, and student council. He is respectful to teachers and participates in class, his teachers said, and is conscientious, providing leadership both in school and on sports teams. Over the past four years, he has participated in leadership conferences.

Miss Hood, the daughter of Howard and Cheryl Hood, works hard and is motivated, responsible, and outgoing, teachers report. When asked to do something new, she rises to the challenge and is known for her cheerful smile. She is helpful to others and determined to succeed.

Mr. Davis is the son of Don and Angie Davis and is in the first grade. He is an excellent listener, very cooperative, and always tries his best, teachers said. He is friendly to everyone. He would like to be a scuba diver when he grows up.

Students of the week reported October 19 for Engadine Consolidated Schools are Zach Stevens for the high school, Kassie Metcalf for middle school, and Andrew Blanchard in the elementary school.

Mr. Stevens is a respectful young man with a variety of talents, teachers said. He is a martial arts student and has achieved many “color belts.” He also plays the saxophone in the senior high band. He likes to play hacky sack with his friends and in class he is an attentive student who respects the learning process. He is soft spoken and puts in the effort to be successful in school. He is the son of Wayne and Renee Stevens and resides in Curtis.

Kassie Metcalf, the daughter of Roy and Tina Metcalf of Engadine, has a pleasant, quiet personality, her teachers say, and she knows that hard work and a goodethic produce good grades. Leadership, cooperation, and thoughtfulness are among her qualities. She is athletic and enjoys school sports, participating in basketball and track. She likes many outdoor activities, such as hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, dirt biking, and fishing.

Andrew Blanchard lives in Gould City with his parents, John and Marsha Blanchard. He is in Teresa Oven’s third grade class. She says he is always ready to learn and is a very caring student. He is respectful, honest, and motivated. “Tom Sawyer” his favorite book. When he grows up, he would like to be a player in the National Football League. Social studies is the subject that he enjoys the most. He enjoys sports.