Virtual Newsletter

Jaguar Express Virtual Newsletter
For Parents & Caregivers of our Jefferson Elementary School Students
October 4, 2009
Written by Mrs. K. Nesbit & Mrs. L. Parker


Technology in Our Classrooms And at Home

While studying the solar system, student, Jamie Smith asked, “Why does Saturn have a ring around it?" Her first grade teacher used the class laptop to search www.google.com and projected this on a screen so that students can see how she was searching for the answer to Jamie's question. We encourage our students to be inquisitive and assist in discovering answers.

Help your child become technology savvy:

• Use our school's computer lab - open everyday after school till 4pm (Rm. 204). View your virtual newsletter!
• Utilize our school website http://www.jefferson.schoolloop.com/
for educational games.
• Visit your local library together and explore their computer search program to find books of interest.
• Help spark curiosity in a topic, research the Internet, and become a master in this subject.

Netiquette…What is it?

Netiquette is being polite and respectful on the Internet. Remember to address your recipient(s), avoid bold letters (conveyed as yelling), and use common courtesy when expressing your views.

Internet Safety Reminder

• Always either work with, or supervise children on the computer.
• Use precautions such as parental controls to help safeguard Internet access.
• Teach your child never to provide any personal information.

Helping Your Child Understand Plagiarism & Copyright Law

Our school expectations are that we, as parents and educators, teach our children how to avoid plagiarism. As explained in this video, this applies to written and spoken assignments. Remind your children to give credit where it is due.
http://www.5min.com/Video/Plagiarism-in-Public-Speaking-169080300

Click the link below (hit CTRL button and your mouse) to listen to an informative song and entertaining video to understand the issue of copyright law: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QiO_H0-ok8&feature=channel_page

These links can help you discuss this topic with your child:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo&NR=1
www.copyrightkids.org/

Useful Websites

Can you help us discover fun and educational websites? Submit your answers to: www.jeffersoninquiry.com
You may be featured in our next newsletter!