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The McGruff program offers children in grades K - 3 important safety lessons while getting them actively involved in the learning process. Children of all ages are faced with many types of social challenges, and unfortunately, bullying has become a serious issue for many kids.
The McGruff Program seeks to give children the social tools they need to recognize bullying behavior, prevent it from occurring and handle it effectively when confronted with a tough situation – whether on the playground, the bus, the lunchroom or playing in the neighborhood.
While McGruff has been visiting classrooms all over Suffolk County for many years, this year Sheriff Vincent DeMarco has expanded the curriculum to better educate children with focused lessons on personal safety and bully prevention.
The program runs for 4 consecutive weeks: one day per week for 30 minutes. The program is taught by a Suffolk County Sheriff’s officer and culminates with a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog, Sheriff Vincent DeMarco, and attractive award certificates for all participants.
Teachers may reserve the program for the 2008 school year
by calling 853-2732.
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