P.A.L.S.

P.A.L.S., which stands for “Peers Available To Listen and Support”, is a special program offered at Olney Elementary. PALS are trained peer mediators in the fourth and fifth grades who are available during recess periods to support younger students. Their job is to assist students in getting along with others, resolving problem situations, and making friends. Peer mediators are students who demonstrate leadership, self motivation, responsibility, sensitivity, self control, and fairness. Olney benefits greatly from the continued efforts of our PALS. Less conflict at recess means that everyone gets to have more fun. Helping others is a wonderful example of what it means to be a PAL!