In Computers we have spent the last couple of classes talking about the difficult but important issues of personal and internet safety.  You should have seen papers coming home with your children.  One paper has a letter from me and safety tips for parents.  The other has safety tips for kids and a pledge for safe internet usage. 

I encourage all families to discuss the safety information and to sign the pledge.  Post the pledge near the computer, and make it clear to your children that they can always come talk to you if they ever experience anything online which makes them feel sad, scared, confused, or uncomfortable.  Remind them that anything they post online or send in a text or e-mail goes out into the electronic world and can be spread to anyone anywhere.

If you wish to watch the presentations that the children have seen, follow the links below.  Netsmartzkids.org also has plenty of other activities, resources, and tips for kids and parents.

Kindergarten though 3rd grade viewed and discussed Router's Birthday Surprise

For the middle and upper grades, follow this link and download the Encourage Tweens and Teens link. 
4th though 6th grades viewed and discussed the Tweens Presentation
7th and 8th viewed and discussed the Teens Presentation