Youth who are bullied often feel even more alone because there are witnesses who do nothing. When no one intervenes, the person being targeted may feel that bystanders do not care or they agree with what is happening. An Upstander is someone who takes action when they witness bullying. Even one person’s support can make a big difference for someone who is being bullied. When youth who are bullied are defended and supported by their peers, they are less anxious and depressed than those who are not. When bystanders become upstanders it not only helps the targets of bullying, but shows other bystanders how to take action to prevent or address bullying. There are many things that bystanders to bullying can do to become upstanders: 

• Question the bullying behavior. Simple things like changing the subject or questioning the behavior can shift the focus. 
• Use humor to say something funny and redirect the conversation. 
• There is strength in numbers too! Bystanders can intervene as a group to show there are several people who don’t agree with the bullying. 
• Walk with the person who is the target of bullying to help diffuse potential bullying interactions. 
• Reach out privately to check in with the person who was bullied to let them know you do not agree with it and that you care. It makes a difference. 

This information and more is available at StopBullying.Gov. This Wednesday here at Linganore, students can stand up and stomp out bullying. Wear orange, sign a pledge and get a free bracelet during lunch. Remember: be an upstander, not a bystander. 

On October 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m Linganore National Art Honor Society is holding a ceramic ornament painting night. $15 for Adults, $12 for students. All Proceeds go to NAHS Scholarships. Snacks provided. Glaze and firing are provided. Will get them back before Xmas. There is a sign- up for ornament night right next to classrooms A207 and A205, or you can email Ms. Geisser toRSVP. ([email protected]) Hope to see you there! You must RSVP to ensure a spot. 

Attention athletes if you are signing to play a sport next year in college you need to see Coach Easterday this week. We are in the process of planning Signing Day for November. 

The Linganore Drama boosters’ program is participating in the Twin Ridge Elementary School Trunk or Treat this coming Friday, October 25 in the Twin Ridge parking lot. We need Drama students to sign up as volunteers for the event, which is looking to be lots of fun! Games, costumes, and passing out candy! Signups will be posted on the bulletin board outside D101. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours for ITS! 

The mock trial team will be holding its first informational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 2:30-3:15 p.m in Mrs. Hendi’s room – A213. All new and returning students should attend. For more information or if you aren’t able to attend the meeting, please contact Mrs. Hendi or Mrs. Peterson. 

JV and varsity cheer won first place at last night’s Frederick County cheer competition. Their performance last night earned varsity the highest score Linganore cheer has ever had. It was Linganore‘s 12 consecutive year winning first place against the other Frederick County cheer squads. Incredible job representing LHS to both of these teams. 

Attention all freshman: CTC will be presenting about their facility and the programs they offer during PREP on Wednesday, 10/23/19. Please check in with your PREP advisor for attendance then come down to the auditorium for the presentation. 

Underclass photos are today in the auditorium. You can get your photo done between 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.