What is PeaceBuilders?

PeaceBuilders is a research-validated anti-youth violence program approved for the federally funded Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act.  It is a comprehensive program that shifts the entire school climate to a peaceful, productive and safe place for children, parents, and staff.  Created for the young child, child, pre-teen and teen, participation in PeaceBuilders reduces aggression, promotes language development, teaches pro-social skills, creates inclusion for special needs children and fosters safer communities.  Children are encouraged to live by the PeaceBuilders pledge:

I AM A PEACEBUILDER

I pledge:
To praise people,
To give up put-downs,
To seek wise people,
To notice and speak up about hurts I have caused,
To right wrongs,
To help others,
I will build peace at home, at school,
and in my community each day.

Ashley Falls is in its third year of implementing PeaceBuilders.  Each year, PeaceBuilders lessons are selected and taught throughout the school.  In addition to classroom lessons and activities, students are recognized for positive behaviors by receiving Praise Notes; and inappropriate behaviors are redirected through the use of Right Wrong slips. Our school wide PeaceBuilders program and Peaceful Playground rules help to ensure a safe and orderly school environment and reinforces positive character development.