It is never too soon to talk with your children about the importance of technology safety and awareness.  Our children are being raised in an electronic world filled with easy ways to spread information via social media sites, emails and text/picture messages.  We would like to prepare our students with the appropriate use of such technology prior to them becoming immersed.  Please view the following link for helpful ways in leading such a conversation with your child:

http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/pdf-0001.pdf

**Presentation from Deidre's House for 5th grade students***

Videos to be shown:

Talent Show Video:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Mtu5r7Pps

Golden Rule Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMWchfTM2U

Presentation to be shown:

Parent information and presentation

5th Grade student presentation

Children with anxiety:

http://www.anxietybc.com/parent/index.php

http://www.childmind.org/en/posts/articles/2010-11-24-how-parent-anxious-kids

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-worry-mom/201302/12-tips-reduce-your-childs-stress-and-anxiety

Understanding a Section 504b Plan:

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/504-plan/understanding-504-plans

Intervention and Referral Services:

http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/behavior/irs/