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May 28, 2020
Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Internet
Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Internet
Below is a quick video for your kids to illustrate five rules for internet safety from commonsense.org.
Two great websites for parents on overall internet safety is internetsafety101.org and internetmatters.org. These sites include information on staying safe on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and smart phone security.
Two great websites for parents on overall internet safety is internetsafety101.org and internetmatters.org. These sites include information on staying safe on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and smart phone security.
Having trouble keeping track of what games are appropriate for your child? I know I am struggling with my knowledge specifically with Fortnite and Minecraft! Check out the Parents Ultimate Guide to Fortnite and Minecraft from commonsensemedia.org.
Having trouble keeping track of what games are appropriate for your child? I know I am struggling with my knowledge specifically with Fortnite and Minecraft! Check out the Parents Ultimate Guide to Fortnite and Minecraft from commonsensemedia.org.
Netsmartz.org provided some great questions to start a discussion with your child about gaming!
Netsmartz.org provided some great questions to start a discussion with your child about gaming!
Would you show me how some of your favorite games are played?
Could we play together?
How do you respond if someone bothers you while you are gaming?
How much do you let people know about you while gaming?
What kinds of people do you game with?
Do you feel safe while you are gaming online? Why or why not?
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education (iamcybersafe.org) created a program with Garfield having adventures and mishaps in the cyber world. There is a program for parents that is for purchase. It includes the choice between a comic book bundle or digital lessons.
If your child is being cyber bullied or unsafe at school, the SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program - right from your smartphone.
Licensed clinicians in a 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats and calls by providing:
supportive or crisis counseling
suicide prevention, and
referral services
April 6, 2020
Utah Community Action Program Food Resources
Utah Community Action Program Food Resources
April 2020
The Utah Community Action Program is offering free meals to all children ages 0-18. Below are the locations available. There are also free meal kits at West Kearns Elementary that anyone can pick up outside on the north side of the school between the hours of 11:30 - 1:00. This is the same location as the sack lunch pick up.
March 24, 2020
Community Food Resources
Community Food Resources
March 2020
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent earthquake, many individuals and families are concerned about accessing food and other community resources.
Utahns Against Hunger has compiled this guide of food resources throughout Utah.
Additionally, You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro-gram (SNAP):
SNAP (Food Stamp) Eligibility Guidelines Download
View Granite School District’s student meal service during student dismissal.
Talking to Kids about Earthquakes
Talking to Kids about Earthquakes
Earthquakes and other natural disasters are not easy for anyone to comprehend or accept. Understandably, many young children may feel frightened and confused. As parents, teachers and caring adults, we can best help by listening and responding in an honest, consistent and supportive manner.
Guide to Talking to Kids About Earthquakes.
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