A rare look at emotional bullying among boys from the best-selling author of My Secret Bully.D.J.’s friend Vince has a habit of teasing D.J. and then saying, Just kidding!” as if it will make everything okay. It doesn’t, but D.J. is afraid that if he protests, his friends will think he can’t take a joke. With the help of his father, brother, and an understanding teacher, D.J. progresses from feeling helpless to taking positive action, undermining the power of two seemingly harmless words. Trudy Ludwig takes another look at relational aggression, the use of relationships to manipulate and hurt others, this time from the boy’s point of view.Back matter includes discussion questions, a “dos and don’ts of teasing” list, and a resource guide for parents and teachers.Endorsed by Full Esteem Ahead, The Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project, and The Ophelia Project.

In celebration of Terry’s life, we read the book Terry Fox A Story of Hope. 

Students were given a postcard each and asked to write to Terry. 

This is what they had to say:

Thank you Terry for trying to beat your cancer. Your life is a miracle. -Jayson

Terry, thank you for running. Now let us run for you. -Samuel

Thank you for all that you did! -Jarred

Thank you for running and raising money for Canadians. -Maximus

Terry, you must have been very tired. Thank you! -Mahkai

You must be very happy and proud of yourself for running across Canada and raising so much money for cancer.                  -Connor

Thank you for your dreams people are still trying. -Christina

You are so amazing for running for cancer research! -Ethan

Terry, your Marathon of Hope (a cross-Canada run to raise money for cancer research) continues to touch lives and make a difference. -Brooklyn

I am glad that your dream of raising one dollar from every Canadian to fight cancer came true. Today I gave a dollar, and will remember you when I walk around Boulevard. -Bella

You must have been proud to see CTV telecast a 5 hour Canada-wide telethon, which helped you raise $10 million from your hospital bed. I think you empowered others through your actions! -Alex W.

In 1999, you were voted Canada’s Greatest Hero in a national survey. Today, you are my hero, Terry! -Alex F.

Thank you for running for cancer. You are my hero, Terry. -Jordan

Thank you Terry for running for Cancer and raising so much money. -Morgan

Dear Terry Fox, What you did was a miracle for people with cancer and if you could still run today then you would continue to accomplish great things. You were selfless by donating all of the money you raised. -Michael

Thank you for running for Canada and for never giving up. -Nickolas

I think you are amazing! You are my hero! -Phillip

Terry, thank you for running for all of the people who had cancer.   You give me hope and inspire me to do great things. -Sandra

Terry, thank you for running for Canadians who have cancer. You made a difference! -Mack

 

I think you deserved to be awarded the Companion of the Order of Canada in 1980 because it is Canada’s highest civilian honour and you are an outstanding role model for all Canadians. -Mrs. Hill-