1422 Eiderdown Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22191

I am extremely concerned about the ongoing bullying problem at this school. My daughter experienced bullying here, and despite bringing the issue to the school’s attention on multiple occasions, I was repeatedly assured that it would be addressed. Unfortunately, the problem was never adequately resolved.Now, my son is experiencing bullying as well, and I am hearing that other children are dealing with similar issues. This has become a serious and ongoing concern.Just last week, a parent was so frustrated about his child being bullied that he actually got onto the school bus and yelled at the students. While I do not agree with a parent taking that approach, I can understand the level of frustration that would lead someone to feel that way. Parents should not have to reach that point before they feel their concerns are being taken seriously.What concerns me most is that the school is now telling children that they cannot defend themselves and that they should "protect themselves" by reporting the situation to a teacher. While reporting bullying is important, that solution does not always protect a child in the moment—especially on a school bus, on the playground, or even in the classroom when an adult may not be immediately present.We place a tremendous amount of trust in the school to keep our children safe while they are in your care. Unfortunately, based on what my children have experienced, I do not feel that the current approach to bullying is working.I am asking the school to take this issue seriously and provide parents with a clear explanation of what is being done to prevent bullying, how incidents are being addressed, and what measures are in place to protect children when bullying occurs. Our children should not have to endure repeated bullying while simply being told to report it after the fact.This needs to be addressed proactively and effectively. Every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected at school.