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Connect to Kinder / Conexión a Kinder
Thanks to all who made it in 2025. Stay tuned for more programming in 2026!
March 20th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Scott School Gym
Dinner & Spanish interpretation provided
Is your child asking for their own device?
Do they want more freedom online?
How will you know if they are ready?
Join Scott School PTA for the Ready, Tech, Go! workshop and find out.
Join Scott School PTA for an interactive meeting to discuss technology use, healthy digital habits, and phone readiness. Following presentations and small group discussions, a hands-on lab will provide time for caregivers to talk and learn more about:
Social media (Instagram, Snapchat, Discord)
Video games (Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite)
YouTube and Artificial Intelligence
Apps and tools for parental controls
Smartphones and alternatives
Technology in the classroom
Kids activities in the cafeteria, including a Mario Kart tournament!
Every attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for prizes including:
Nintendo Switch *** Selfie stick *** Gimbal *** Local business gift cards *** Amazon giftcards *** Karaoke machine *** And more! ***
Parenting in the digital age can be challenging, and families are faced with many important decisions surrounding technology use and digital safety. Determining when their children may be ready for a device and establishing healthy digital habits are chief among them. The PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program, a collaboration between National PTA and AT&T, will help families parents and caregivers navigate these challenges through meaningful peer-to-peer discussions about screen readiness and ways to promote healthy and responsible device use for all members of the family. Through the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program, families will:
Identify and reflect on various aspects of screen readiness.
Become familiar with tools and resources to determine screen readiness and discuss digital life.
Gain new ideas to help create a healthy digital home.
DRAFT AGENDA
6:00 p.m. Welcome (Celeste Grover)
6:15 p.m. Technology and Your Family (Ben Hildner)
- Communication over control
- Quality over quantity
- Engagement over conflict
6:30 p.m. PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! (Ian Hayes)
- Screen Readiness
- PhoneReady Quiz and small group discussions
- Tips and Resources for Building Healthy Digital Habits
7:00 p.m. Open Lab - Caregivers are invited to visit tables to discuss and learn more about:
- Social media (Instagram, Snapchat, Discord)
- Video games (Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite)
- YouTube and Artificial Intelligence
- Apps and tools for parental controls
- Smartphones and alternatives
- Technology in the classroom
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