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|  | | | Peace Site
 | | Our Peace Pole and sitting area in front of the school |
Groveland Park is registered as a Peace Site through World Citizen, which has overseen 181 sites in over 700 countries worldwide. Our Peace Pole is located in the front of the school yard. Peace Poles, a project of the World Peace Prayer Society, are seven feet tall and bear plates inscribed with the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in several languages. Being a Peace Site affirms, among other things, peace and nonviolence at every level and working toward a safe and healthy environment.
One way we work for peace at Groveland is through involving students in resolving conflict. We teach basic strategies to children in order handle their conflicts with others. Children can request conferences with others to communicate their concerns directly and respectfully, as  | | Working out conflicts together is a learning experience that we value at Groveland |
well as listen to the other side of the story. Teachers and other staff members facilitate this conversation, at which students also make a plan to resolve the issue and avoid it in the future. Many teachers also use classroom meetings or group gatherings to solve problems that arise for the entire class.
Groveland uses the programs Second Step (Grades K-2) and Steps to Respect (Grades 3-6) curriculum. Some staff members have also been trained in Responsive Classroom. In addition to our regular academic instruction, teachers are teaching social skills like empathy, anger management, and conflict resolution. It is our hope to create a safe, caring, respectful school environment that teaches students how to handle conflicts and bullying.
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