I am having a lot of trouble with a girl at school bullying Savannah.  I have talked with her teacher and the social worker and it still continues.  I am calling the principal tomorrow.

Any other suggestions??

You have started doing the right thing.  If after talking with the principal of your school, and still nothing is done, then go to your superindent of schools and to the school board, to see if something can be done. Bullying in schools is getting so out of hand now a days.  Kids are afraid to go to school anymore.  Good luck to you and your daughter. 

Sounds like your on the right path.  Best wishes. 

So sorry to hear that . My KK was often bullied at schools,and we did all we knew ....from teaching her to try and befriend the bullies, to reporting them,   to offering suggestions things she might try differently . to changing classes..... She was such a lonely child  because  tho she did make friends   she was teased and called so many names.. Once in Naples at the laundramat   I heard some kids beingcruel   saying really mean things and I went to listen and investigate  They were mocking my dear daughter i heard her name  no mistake   Thank God she wasnt there   But I DEFINATELY  stepped in, and gave those kids a few things to think about   and one girl after became my dds best friend   once she gave her a chance they became inseperable  I was so angry  but I didnt yell or berate as I wanted to do at first nor did I cry thhinking what she must endere when present  I just firmly pointed out how would they like it if peeps pointed out their flaws so mean >> and few other stuff Then dropped bomb it was MTY kid theyd been taunting  and How it hurt moms when others hurt their kids ... ....She was brave ,she was strong and courageous  girl all thru school. She had some ugly scars from surgery and childhood illness a short leg and that made her diff. She was chubby, With her self confidence shattered .Yet she was caring, she befriended others all thru scholl and many jobs  and never gave up .

       Wish I had some sound ,sure advice here but all I can say is  just love her ,pray for her ,and do stay on top of it ....   I CAN  SAY She had some wonderful teachers who helped all they could and  adored her  and that was biggest helps   blessings to you and girls ...

You are definitely on the right path.  Hopefully you will begin to see some quick results after talking with the principal.  It is sad though that you are even having to talk to the principal.  It is sad to see the way that so many of our children have become.

As a teacher in an elementary school it is sad for me to see the way that these little babies act.  Already at such a young age they have given up hope.  So many of our kids come from broken families, no families, poor families, etc.  They do anything to make themself feel better about themself.  But as a teacher and a mother, I do not put up with bullying, name calling, etc. in my class or if I see other kids doing it.  I think that our school is good about staying on top of it.  It does still happen but I think that we are taking the steps to make sure it doesn't.

I am glad that you brought up this concern because it is a big concern for everyone.

Most schools in the US have a zero tolerance against violence of any sort. But do the schools enforce it not really. My son was picked on alot in elementary school and he is still picked on in 9th grade.  I told my son to ignore them, walk away for years!!! Nothing worked. Finally I told him if a student swings at you FIRST you finish it! Only if the other student throws the first punch. He never did anything until one day that kid caught my son around the neck and my son tried to hit the kid in self- defense.  He missed but the boy got kicked off the bus for the rest of the school year and my son and this boy got suspended for 3 days for fighting. I told my son that for those three days we'd party. He held off long enough but the kid wouldnt leave him alone. After that day this boy never bothered my son again. I dont condone him going out and randomly fighting with someone but he has the right to defend himself.

I called the principal this morning and she seemed less than happy when I described the situation to her.  I hope this gets something done.  She did tell me to call her if anything else happens.

Hopefully you will see some results.

I was taught the same thing as a kid.  My dad always told me not to fight but he told me to never just sit there and take it from someone else.  If they were ever to hit me he always told me to fight back.

Now being the type of person I am I was never in a fist fight.  I was always more like a door mat for everyone.  I did everything to try and keep everyone happy.  Terrible terrible!  I am trying to get better at that but still struggle with it even today.