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Friday, December 7, 2012

Community Unites to Combat Bullying

Four teachers performed a rock concert to promote an anti-bullying message.

A place residents normally go to read and study turned into a rock 'n roll venue Wednesday night—all for a good cause. Librarians, police officers, teachers and local families united at the Peters Township Public Library to combat bullying. About 50 students gathered in the lobby to learn what bullying is and how they could stop it. Students took a pledge to stop bullying—promising to speak up, reach out and be a friend. Linda Esposito, the children's librarian, organized the event. "Bullying is worse than it's ever been, particularly cyber bullying," Esposito said. When she took the idea to the school district and police department, everyone was thrilled with the idea. "The participation of our community is amazing," Esposito said. Ellen …

Shaira Leah Gomez

8:15 am on Saturday, December 8, 2012

It is good to know that there are lots of people are now comping up to stand against bullying this would give parents as well as student's knowledge about bullying signs. As a parent, I have been aware of these bullying issues in schools around the state and I don't want my kids to be victims of such or worse potential bullies. So I worry about their safety every now and then. Thanks to my friend…   more ›

Friday, November 30, 2012

Local Teachers Performing Concert to Support Anti-Bullying Message

No Tune Left Behind will perform a special one-hour concert Wednesday at the Peters Township Library.

The Peters Township Public Library will welcome local band NTLB—or No Tune Left Behind—at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for a special one-hour concert to support the movement to stop bullying. The band will be joined by officers from the Peters Township Police Department, with Chief Harry Fruecht kicking off the event by reading an anti-bullying pledge. Those attending can take the pledge to stop bullying and sign a large banner with the same message. The evening will continue with a performance by NTLB while their videos play on a large screen in the main lobby. NTLB is a rock band composed of four practicing professional musicians and educators from the Peters Township School District. They teach at McMurray Elementary, and have written and …

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