Wheat State's August 2019 Newsletter

To Reduce Bullying, Kids are Urged to be “Upstanders” STOMP Out Bullying™ is the leading national bullying and cyberbullying prevention organization for kids in the U.S. One of its goals is to teach effective solutions on how bystanders can best respond when they witness bullying. Bystanders often don’t know what to do or they’re afraid of retaliation, so they do and say nothing. STOMP Out Bullying wants to emphasize that when bystanders do nothing, they send a message to the bully that their behavior is acceptable. Instead of just being a bystander, kids are encouraged to stand up and be an “upstander.” This includes doing the following: • Don’t laugh.  • Don’t encourage the bully. • Reach out in friendship to the victim. • If you notice someone being isolated from others, invite them to join you. • Tell an adult. There is strength in numbers. After all, every school and every community has many more caring kids than bullies. Visit www.stompoutbullying.org to learn more. Wheat State Technologies • 1/800 442-6835 • www.wheatstate.com Replace paperwork with virtually no work SWITCH TO PAPERLESS BILLING It’s super easy to make the switch to Wheat State Technologies’ paperless billing, and you’ll enjoy these benefits: • Reduced paper clutter • Faster, more convenient bill paying • Enhanced security SIGN UP FOR PAPERLESS BILLING NOW FOR A FREE INSULATED TOTE* Visit www.wheatstate.com or call 1/800 442-6835 *While supplies last.