Classroom Newsletter!

Welcome to Mrs.Kats
Grade 5
September
2015

Internet Safety
Technology has become a part
of everyones day to day life,
including childrens. This weeks
newsletter I want to introduced the
risks that might play into your
Limit usage- Set limitations for your
children. Tell them they can have 30
childrens physical safety, and their
minutes on the computer to socialize
emotional well being. It is our job to
with friends, or to play computer
communicate and educate your
games.
children so they know how to
correctly use the internet in a safe,
Keep children in sight- Having
fun way.
someone in the same room as your
child may prevent them from
The internet has offered
searching sites that they should not be
knowledgable tools to express
on.
childrens creativity, and also allows
them to connect with friends. The
Surf the Internet with your children and let
them show you what they like to do online.
internet also poses ricks such as,

Safety
Standards-

Remember that internet technology

Cyberbullying
can be mobile. Continue to monitor
Exposure to inappropriate material
childrens phone, i-pad, laptops, and
Online predators
Revealing too much personal
information

It is important to learn the warning

signs of these risks, and to
incorporate the standard safety tips
into your home.
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The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids.

They can use it to research school reports, communicate
with
teachers
other1 kids, and play interactive games.
For
your and Sept
Calendar
Labor
Day to swipe a screen can have
Wuote
Kids
who are
old
enough
access to the world.
But that access can also pose hazards. For
example, an 8-year-old might do an online search for
"Lego." But with just one missed keystroke, the word
"Legs" is entered instead, and the child may be directed
to a slew of websites with a focus on legs some of
which may contain pornographic material.
That's why it's important to be aware of what your
kids see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and
what they share about themselves online.
As with any safety issue, it's wise to talk with your kids
about your concerns, take advantage of resources to
protect them, and keep a close eye on their activities.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/
net_safety.html

What are your favorite things to do online?

What is personal information? Why should you keep it

private?
What could you do to be safer online?
Q
What would
you do if anyone online asked to meet
you face to face?
Email:

kcm3521@school.edu

Websites to Visit for

more information free.avg.com
Free anti virus to
download to protect your
computer.
www.getsafeonline.org

Expert advice dealing

with wide ranges of online
issues.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
parents/
A great source of
information on child
safety.

Quote of the week-

It is important to continually talk to your children

about internet safety.

Discussion Starters

Top 5 Educational
Websites and Apps1. Duolingo
2. Scratch and Scratch
Jr.
3. Khan Academy
4. IXL
5. Splash Math

Room: 525

The internet could

be a very positive
step towards
education,
organisation and
participation in a
meaningful society.
-Noam Chomsky

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555-125-5789

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