Thursday, February 28, 2013

3rd grade learns to UYN!



What is UYN you ask?  UYN is "Using Your NetSmartz".  NetSmartz is an online program that teaches students, parents, and educators how to be safer online and in the real world.

NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates.

NetSmartz Goals:
    Educate children on how to recognize potential Internet risks
    Engage children and adults in a two-way conversation about on- and offline risks
    Empower children to help prevent themselves from being exploited and to report victimization to a trusted adult.

Students learned the NetSmartz Rules of Internet Safety:
1.  I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
2.  I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.
3.  I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the internet.
4.  I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.

Student learned the NetSmartz Rules of Real-World Safety:
1.  I will always check first with my parent, guardian, or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accpeting anything, or getting into a car.
2.  I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.
3.  I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch or hurt me.  It's OK for me to stand up for myself.
4.  I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.

Check out Clicky and his friends and KNOW THE RULES!

Monday, February 25, 2013

Sunshine Camp

Sunshine Camp has provided a fun-filled experience for children of greater Austin since 1928. It is conducted by the Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) and it is free to those children ages 7 through 11 who are selected.
The campers stay overnight at the camp located at Zilker Park. Camp uniforms, soap, towels, bedding (except pillows), etc. are all provided.
Campers need only bring tennis shoes,
bathing suits, underclothes, a pillow, and grooming aids.
The camp program, under the supervision of experienced counselors, includes swimming at nearby Barton Springs, handicrafts, nature study, hikes, games, singing, and storytelling which give the children a well-rounded summer camp. The children are also served three nourishing meals a day.
The Sunshine Camp is committed to assuring that our program is made available to all persons and provided to all eligible individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, political belief or religion.
2013 CAMP SESSION DATES:
Session 1    June 10 - June 16
Session 2    June 20 - June 26
Session 3    July 8 - July 14
Session 4    July 18 - July 24
Session 5    July 29 – August 4
Session 6    August 8 - August 14
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, APRIL 1st, 2013 However, we will continue to accept applications throughout the summer.

 http://www.sunshinecamps.org/zilkerpark

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

AISD Parent Survey



As the District continues to strive for excellence in preparing our students for academic success, we encourage parents to offer feedback on the 2012-2013 school year by completing the AISD Parent Survey.  Your opinions are important and will be taken into consideration as we strive to serve our students better.  This week, you will receive a survey about our school.  As an alternative, the survey also will be available on the districts website: www.austinisd.org  Please note that your responses to the survey items are completely anonymous.  Once available, the results of our survey will be distributed to campus principals, district administrators, as well as the Board of Trustees.  Our community can also view the results when the reports are posted to the AISD website this spring.  If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, you may contact the AISD Department of Research and Evaluation at 512-441-1724.  Thank you for taking time to help us understand our strengths and opportunities for improvement.