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Deep Haven highlights bullying prevention, student leadership and new literacy materials
Summary
Deep Haven Elementary presented the school’s strategies for bullying prevention, an inclusive fifth-grade leadership program and implementation of new K–5 literacy curriculum during the Oct. 9 Minnetonka School Board meeting.
Deep Haven Elementary principal Brian McGinley told the Minnetonka School Board on Oct. 9 that the school is using structured, schoolwide programs to prevent bullying while building student leadership and strengthening early literacy.
The presentation summarized three linked efforts: clear lessons that help students distinguish friend friction from bullying; a fifth‑grade Leaders in Action group that connects students with community service; and newly adopted K–5 curricular resources and ongoing teacher professional development to support reading instruction.
The report matters because the school’s practices affect daily student interactions, teacher instruction and which supports are available for children who face repeated or targeted behavior.
“Conflict is a natural part of being a student,” Principal Brian McGinley said. “We employ many proactive strategies to prevent bullying at Deep Haven, and…
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