Safe Touch and Safe Surf - Parent Viewing Session

We will hold a parent viewing session  Thursday, April 27th in the library from 6:00-7:00.   our parents will be able to view the video and handouts for each grade level.  We will have three sessions.  The video is ten minutes. 

6:00-6:20      K-1grade 
6:20-6:40      2-3grade 
6:40-7:00      4-5grade

Velina Critchlow, Concord School Counselor and a representative from Jewish Family and Children's Services will be hosting the event.

If you need more information please call your school counselor.


The Basic Language our students will hear in grades K-3 from this lesson include: 
*Your body is your own.  
*No one has the right to make you feel uncomfortable or scared.  
*"No, Run, Tell"   
*Who are the trusted adults in your life?

 Our 4 and 5 grade students will hear safe skills for using the internet.  This lesson is meant to support and follow family guidelines.

   To become good cyber citizens and help ensure a bright future
  To recognize cyberbullying and help put a stop to it
  To identify tricks and secrets that predators may use
  To understand the ramifications of inappropriate online behavior 
  To utilize social networking in an age-appropriate and respectful manner 




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