WHAT: Monroe Elementary students will participate in a march to be bully free, as a way to spread kindness and promote the school’s bullying prevention program, Olweus. The program is a long-term initiative for change that aims to eliminate bullying at schools.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 20
8:10 to 9:55 a.m.

WHERE: Monroe Elementary School
402 W. Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia

DETAILS: At the beginning of the march, students – who will be dressed in blue to promote a bully-free environment – will raise their right hands and pledge to a school culture of kindness and positive peer relationships.

Through workshops and classroom discussions, Olweus aims to reduce bullying problems among students and prevent the development of new bullying problems.

MEDIA: For on-site event information, contact Andrea Garcia at (909) 447-2403.