I'm sorry if we haven't posted. The DI season is over and a new one is starting. I would like to thank everyone who helped us get to Globals.

The Chopsticks

Dear Chopsticks,

Tell us your bully problems and we will give you advise about how to make it better.

The Chopsticks

What? Bullying about being against bullying?

Yes. Well, sort of. Someone is being mean to us about doing DI (Destination Imagination). This is, sadly, not the first time. Before, we have been told our skit was stupid. Or at least a costume of theme. One of my non-Chopsticks friends and I decided to tell a teacher. It helped. It's always better when someone knows who can help. We do respect the person's opinion but, we have our feelings.

The Chopsticks

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There DI friends the Devil Ducks and the Flabbergasted Goth Flying Duck Bunnies

Lay low? Climb High!

Leaders in the cool groups often need other people to be friends with them to make them powerful. But as the leader grows stronger, and people join them, other people grow timid. They feel like they need to be friends with the leader or the leader will spread rumors about them! Because if the leader senses that you are a threat, they might spread a rumor about you, or say something mean. So if you are timid, and follow the leader, before you know it, you will be a bully too! That's laying low. But don't lay low! Stand up for your self. Climb high.

Air Ninja of the Chopsticks

Blackmail

Blackmail.
An email gone bad.
A text that threatens punishment if you don't follow through.
A note you found announcing your greatest secret will be reviled if you don't give the money.
A life ruined if you don't tell.
But of course hurt will come if you do.
Still, no matter what the blackmailer threatens you MUST tell.
Sincerely, Tabby

This picture shows all the different types of bullying. To see it bigger, go to http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~jgamble/No%20Bullying%20circle.gif

Slinky

The Chopsticks

It's illegal?

Did you know that bullying is against the law in Oregon? Well, it is. So, if you are a bully then you are breaking the law. Do you want to bully now????? I don't and never did.

Slinky

The Chopsticks

Globals

Guess what? If you've read our profile recently you would know that we got 1st place at regionals and are going—well, went—to state. At state we got 1st . That means we are going to Globals. Now, our blog is going Global. Every time you view our blog, the more views we can say we received. Each time you come onto our blog we will mention your view, in front of people from all over the globe.


Pop and Slinky
The Chopsticks

Send us your music

Please send us your music that has to do with bullying! Eventually we will put it on the blog!

Slinky
The Chopsticks

Are you in a clique?

Bart King's book The Big Book Of Girl Stuff features the "Are you in a clique?" questionnaire. Slinky writes what your answers mean. Read it below!!!

1. Watch how people come into your group. Is it easy for someone to join your group at lunch without it being a big deal? Is it possible for a fried to leave your group without drama?

2. Look at your group of friends. Is it possible that they like each other just because of their clothes, looks, or popularity?

3. Listen to the conversations that the people around you are having--at lunch, at recess, on the bus. Are they mostly talking about appearances? (How to look good. Who doesn't look good? Hey, I look good! etc.)

For some of these questions it is clear that how you answer puts you either in a good clique or a bad clique. Here is what your answers mean:

#1) If you answered yes to any of the questions, then that means that your clique or group of friends is good and doesn't leave people out. Way to go for you!!

#2) If you answered yes to this question, it means your group needs to work on being more friendly and open. Be kind to one another!

#3) If you answered yes to to this question, then that means your friends are really worried about superficial things like appearances. Remember, what REALLY matters is on the inside.

Slinky
The Chopsticks