Advice Coloumn

Hey CAC members, posters, readers, and rookies! This is Sam speaking! Today I am going to introduce you to a new part of CAC. It is called "The Advice Coloumn". This is where I, Sam, give you, the reader, advice. But first, you must send us in your problems. We promise you name will be announced as an anonymous reader. So all you have to do is send in your problems by comment or email me, MLE, or Chloe. Here is our first problem-advice.

Dear CAC,

My best friend is being
really mean to me lately.
When I go near her and
she's with her other friends,
she rolls her eyes and says
go away. Other times, I
see her whispering and
laughing when I walk by her.
I am getting really worried.
What should I do.

I. M. Waryed.

Dear I. M. Waryed,

I have been through the
same thing. My advice
to you is that the next
time you see your friend
and you think she is
talking about you, go up
to her. Tell her that you
think she is being rude
and mean. If that doesn't
work, talk to an adult.
Preferably a nice teacher
principle. Ignore her and
play with other people.
Just make sure you don't
call her names or be
physical towards her
because then you can end
up getting in trouble in the
end. Stay strong!

From,
Sam
Secratary, poster, Co-founder

OK guys, hope you enjoyed that. If you want to send in a problem remember this: Don't use real names, company names, or anything else inapropriate. If so, we will either not use your problem on CAC or we will substitute them for other words.

Sam

Weekly News Report

Yes, this is MLE with the weekly news report, CAC. This weeks report is on Back-To-School. Here are some helpful tips for that scary First Day, what supplies to bring, and how to start getting back into school routine.
How To Handle That Scary First Day of Back-To-School

• This is going to sound really dumb and superficial, but look nice. I mean, looks aren't everything, but especially if you are going to a new school you want to make a good impression. I mean think about it, would you rather walk up to someone who is wearing some nice clothes and looks interesting and talk or walk up to someone who looks disorganized and is wearing, like, clothes with stains and stuff on them? It's not a super big deal and it's not like no one will talk to you because you don't do this, and you don't have to wear like a fancy dress or anything just dress like yourself.
• Be friendly, nice, and dont be afraid to talk to new people! If you see that someone else is new to the school, and you aren't, go up to them and talk. You might be able to be great friends with them, but you won't know that if you don't ever talk to them! And if YOU are the new one, dont be afraid to talk to people. Go up to someone you see and try striking up a conversation with them to see what they are about. It could start with something as harmless as "Do you know what subject we have next?" and it could turn into a discussion on how the Raptors are doing this year, and BOOM! you have a friend. And just because they are the first person you meet, and you become friends with them the first day of school doesnt mean that you have to be BFF's with them forever. So get out there and be, well.... YOU!
• Dont pretend to be someone you're not just to fit in with a crowd. If someone says they like skateboarding and asks if you do, dont feel pressured to say yes, even if you have never been on a skateboard before. Sometimes the best fo friends have almost nothing in common, and just because you dont like the skateboarding, you might both love reading so just be you and soon you will find a group where you fit in.

On the first day, I recommend that you bring a pencilcase filled with pencils, pens, pencil crayons, markers, etc. , a couple of binders to hold all the forms and handouts you get, and obviously your backpack, lunchbag, etc. Teachers will specify what you need exactly for class, and if you need anything else I am sure there is a Staples or something a quick drive away.

A couple of days before school starts, I would try waking up and going to bed at the times that you will need to during the school years. And once you have talked to all your teachers and have everything you need, things will start to feel right and you will get into the school routine. Just always try your best at remembering your supplies, classes and homework and keep ahead in your studies.

This is MLE, signing out!

A How-To For Girls Getting Bullied (From a Non-Professional's Point Of View)

Here is your weekly news article, peeps:

IF YOU ARE GETTING BULLIED:

If you are the victim of bullying, here are some tips on how to deal with it.

• Never cry in front of the bully.
  
• Never show the bully that they are getting to you.
• Involve an adult right away, before the situation gets out of hand.
  
• If the bully is threatening to do something to you if you tell, the best thing to do is tell an adult you can really trust about the threat. Usually they can stop it from happening.
• Always hang around a friend or adult at recess or when your walking somewhere.
• Stay where there are lots of people at all times.
  
• Do not tell the principal or a mean teacher first. Always start with a parent, babysitter, or other adult you trust.
• Keep yourself confident no matter what.
• Talk slowly, loudly, and bravely to a bully.
  
• Talk to your friends, maybe they'll have advice.
• Never physically hurt the bully, call them names, or say or do anything bad to them. You can end up getting in trouble for it later on.
  
• When an adult tries do deal with it, be honest and give straight facts.
• When telling an adult you trust, make sure you are alone with the adult.
  

IF YOUR FRIEND IS BEING BULLIED:

If a friend is the victim of bullying, here's how to deal with it.

• Always comfort your friend when they need it.
  
• Don't say or do anything bad to the bully.
  
• Be confident.
• Help boost your friend's confidence by complimenting her/him.
  
• Give as much advice to your friend as you can.
• Ask an adult you trust for advice on how to help the situation.
• Stand up for your friend.
  
• Give your friend space if they need it, but stick around your friend as much as possible.
  
• Stay in areas where there are lots of people.
  
• Be optimistic and try not to talk about the bullying too much.
• If your friend doesn't want to tell an adult and doesn't want you to, either, let her try to deal with it by herself for a little while and if it gets worse, tell an adult as an "anonymous source".
• Be ready to stand up for your friends at all times.
• Don't stress out, have some time to your self at one point in the day to just breathe.
  
• Don't cry in front of your friend or the bully.
  
• Be a good example.

So next time someone you know, including yourself, is getting bullied, be ready. Help to make sure everyone involved stays calm and collected.