MUSD to Launch Anti-Bullying Program

MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
123 South Montebello Boulevard / Montebello, California 90640-4729
(323) 887-7900 ● (562) 806-7900

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Laura Flores
November 18, 2010 (562) 668-7833

MUSD to Launch Anti-Bullying program

WHAT: The MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is launching its districtwide ANTI-BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM with a series of interactive, multi-media high school assembly experiences that combine motivational presentations with a 22-minute award-winning film that was created by students. MUSD is one of few districts in the nation with a comprehensive Anti-bullying program for all students.

Presented by TEEN TRUTH LIVE, The award winning film, TEEN TRUTH: BULLY & SCHOOL VIOLENCE, focuses on social issues that can lead to serious consequences. The presentation challenges students to think about how their reactions to these issues impact the lives of those around them. Using storytelling, humor, real world examples and audience participation, TEEN TRUTH LIVE: BULLY & SCHOOL VIOLENCE teaches students to identify the different forms of bullying, understand how bullying can lead to serious consequences, and motivate students to stop bullying from happening in their school.

WHEN AND WHERE:

8:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, Bell Gardens High School Auditorium, 6119 Agra Street, Bell Gardens, CA.

8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, Montebello High School Auditorium, 2100 West Cleveland Ave., Montebello, CA 90640

9:45 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, Schurr High School Gymnasium, 820 North Wilcox Ave. Montebello, CA 90640

WHO: MUSD Board of Education Members, Community Leaders and School Administrators, High School Students, Teachers and Parents.

CONTACT:Laura Flores, (562) 668-7833 or Ryan Plourde, (909) 447-2404.

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