T. T. Minor Elementary

Peace Patrol Training

 

 

Dear Parents of ______________________:

 

Your child _________________________________, has been selected by the counselor and his or her teachers to be trained as a Peace Patrol. Your child was chosen because he or she is perceived by teachers and others as someone who:

 

1.       Is easy to get along with and is capable of helping others.

2.       Has the personal traits of  : acceptance, patience, consistency, a sense of humor, and caring about others.

3.       Has positive attitudes towards peers, school, and adults,

4.       Is a good student and overall good citizen.

 

Peace Patrols work with other students who are in conflict as well as guidance assistants in conflict/violence prevention projects. They are trained by the School Counselor to be effective communicators. In addition, they are given systematic training in interpersonal and mediation skills which they use to help other students talk about their ideas and feelings as they work through their disputes. They also work with others in carefully organized and supervised conflict resolution activities. As they help others learn and solve conflicts, they learn about themselves.

 

Peace Patrol/Mediators are regarded as positive leaders in our school. They are expected to keep up with their school work and their behavior should set a good example for others. Your child has made the commitment to make up any academic assignments missed while working on a mediation project. Some of the projects may include videotaping. Therefore, please complete the form below and have your child return it to his/her School Counselor. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Christina Soong

School Counselor

 

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I give permission for my child, ____________________________, to be trained as a Peace Patrol. I also give permission for my child to be videotaped for the purpose of demonstrating and promoting the Peer Patrol Program at T.T. Minor Elementary School.

Parent/ Guardian signature:

_________________________________________________    Date: _______________