Dear Falcon Families,
Federalsburg Elementary School is committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of our students. It has recently come to my attention that the use of social media is a growing concern and the cause of conflicts within the school environment. Many of the issues that have been brought to our attention have involved the use of the social media platforms TikTok and Snapchat.
TikTok is rated as a ‘Teen’ app and users must be 13 years or older to have an account. The description says the app may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language. SnapChat has the same age restriction of 13, which arises from a US law known as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA).
Families, we need your help and partnership to guide your kids around social media and talk with them about safe and healthy online behavior. If you choose to allow your child to have social media accounts, please monitor their activity. Although the school cannot monitor social media or what happens outside of school, if infractions arising from social media occur within the school day, we will take disciplinary action following our Code of Conduct.
Common Sense Media has many resources to help guide family conversations about social media and many other topics related to being online. These important conversations, along with your modeling of appropriate online behavior, set the stage for students navigating the online world as they get older and supplement the learning that we do in school as well. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Thank you for your continued support,
Mrs. Brohawn
One School One Book Alert! Mrs. Shoemaker's class helped Keena come up with a great list of excuses to get out of school!
Who is twinning with the principal today? This time it's Na'Keya!
Don't forget! Spring Pictures will be Monday for those who wish to purchase. Strawbridges will only be photographing students who are purchasing photos.
Mrs. Boldens class finished our "One School One Book" initiative by writing a letter to a teacher. We would like to thank all our families for being involved and reading with your child each night. We hope you enjoyed "Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up" as much as we did!
5th grade and middle school parents:
Registration is now open for the 2024 Summer Career Enrichment Program (SCEP), a 4-week program for middle school students to engage in hands-on activities. Students can enroll in Animation, App Development, Careers in Healthcare, Chess, Cyber Security, Drones, Media Arts, Presentation/Video Design, and Robotics. Location is Colonel Richardson Middle School; bus transportation provided.
This program is in partnership with the People for Change Coalition, Mid-Shore Regional Council, Rural Maryland Council, and 3 County school systems: Dorchester, Talbot, and Caroline.
Registration: pfccoalition.org/scep.asp
More info: contact@pfccoalition.org
Tonight's reading of "Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up" is pages 98-102. The trivia question is: What are the 2 rules of the Homework Hut?
FES Families,
I apologize that the trivia question was released so late this evening. Answers will be accepted until Thursday for a raffle ticket.
Mrs. Brohawn
Tonight's reading from Keena Ford is pages 74-98. The trivia question is: What does Mr. Lemon ask Keena to do?
Tonight's reading for "Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up" is pages 67-81. The question is: What does Brian do to earn a "BEST BROTHER" sign?
Save the Date Falcons! Our Spring Talent Showcase will be Thursday, May 9th at 6:00. This will be our annual talent show and also feature our band, strings, and chorus.
Green scenes from FES!
Tonight's reading of "Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up" is pages 42-54. The question is: In the US, when you write the date, which comes first-the month or the day?
Mrs. Bee and Mr. King's classes are enjoying their daily reading of Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up!
Today's reading from "Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up" is pages 29-42. The questions are: What does 9/2 mean? When is Keena's birthday?
Tonight's reading from "Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up" is pages 15-28. The trivia question is: What is Keena's favorite dessert?
The Joe Corbi's Pizza Fundraiser pick-up is Thursday, 3/14 from 4:000-6:00 in the FES Cafeteria. Park in the circle and someone will be out to assist you. We cannot hold any orders overnight so please be sure to pick-up your orders on time.
Our "One School One Book" was revealed today and we are so excited to read about Keena Ford!
Tonight's reading is pages 1-14.
Your trivia question is: Where does Keena live?
Answer the trivia question on a piece of paper and turn it into your teacher tomorrow morning. You will receive a ticket for a chance to win a spot at the Keena party at the end of the book.
Parent Workshop: No Such Thing As A Bad Kid - this Thursday evening; see details below, all languages. Please note the workshop location is now Colonel Richardson High School.
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Upcoming mental health webinar for Caroline schools families:
Social Media: Protecting Your Child
April 3, 6:00-7:00 pm via Zoom
English: cookcenter.infoApril3Caroline
Spanish: cookcenter.infoApril3CarolineSP
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