Education Committee Meeting at BSES on Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 PM
Internet Safety Awareness
“Momo Challenge” - Social Media Internet Hoax
Many news agencies have recently reported on a social media hoax called the “Momo Challenge.” This viral ghost story has been found embedded in children’s media on several platforms including Facebook, YouTube and YouTube Kids. Children might see it when clips are embedded by hackers and might also see popular YouTube stars talking about this challenge in reaction to what has been embedded.
Some of our students have been talking about the “Momo Challenge.” We encourage them to speak with adults questions about what they see online. However, it is not expected for them to talk about this hoax to scare other students. We do not know if students have actually seen any videos or are talking about what has been in the news. We have not received any reports of students engaging in dangerous activities related to this.
This is, again, another opportunity to talk with our students about internet safety. We always want to remind our students to not share any personal information on the internet, to only accept messages from people they know, and to be sure they understand their parents’ expectations when connected online.
Here are additional resources about the “Momo Challenge”:
CNN Article
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/28/health/momo-challenge-youtube-trnd/index.html
Forbes Article
National (UK) Online Safety
https://nationalonlinesafety.com/resources/platform-guides/momo-online-safety-guide-for-parents/
Additional tips that we share with students when we discuss digital citizenship are below:
Treat people the way you hope to be treated.
Communicate responsibly & kindly with one another.
Keep private information private.
Respect others’ privacy.
Stand up and speak up against cyberbullying.
Think about the future…
Thank you for your support.
Safe Touch Lessons March 25-27
For 5th Grade Students: Yearbook Cover Contest
Below is a link to the Yearbook Cover Contest form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHGmcuNKGhBNxuwfC92QquhJ6vA2foBv7A1uFJMvYrE/edit?usp=sharing
5th graders will also receive a hard copy of the form.
Link to Bethel Springs Weekly Announcements on Website!
School Calendar
https://bses.garnetvalleyschools.com/calendar
The link for the calendar "School Calendar" is in the drop-down menu under "Our School" on the Bethel Springs website.
Important Information From GVMS for Parents of 5th Grade Students
Dear Parents/Guardians of Garnet Valley 5th Graders,
We are excited to welcome you to Garnet Valley Middle School this fall. Over the next few months, you will begin to receive communications from GVMS regarding parent meetings and transition information for the 2019-2020 school year.
But first, we want to share with you that it will be important to know how to access your child’s Garnet Valley school email account. By understanding this system it will enable both you and your child to experience a smooth and enjoyable transition to the Garnet Valley Middle School.
Most 5th-grade students regularly use their Google email accounts at the elementary level. We would like to share with you the account protocols. Students can sign into Gmail (or Google) using firstlast@garnetvalley.org, followed by their password, which in most cases is first three letters of the last name, all caps, followed by student ID (Lunch number) - LAF12345 as an example. If you have questions or need assistance with this process, please email techsupport@garnetvalley.org.
GVSD is a leader in technology and committed to its integration in the classroom. It is important that students establish the routine of checking their email on a regular basis. In order to start preparing students for the transition to middle school, we kindly ask that you and your child view and begin to manage your child’s school email account this spring. Garnet Valley Middle School will be communicated with 5th graders via the student email. For example, the summer work information and expectations for 6th grade ELA and math will be communicated in this manner.
Thank you for your continued support. The topic of the next communication will be your use of our student information management system called ALMA. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely,
Lisa Stenz, Principal
Dawn Papa, Assistant Principal
Gerry Weinhardt, Assistant Principal
GVHS Presents Annie!
GVHS Dance Team Sponsors Diva Dance Party on March 23rd!
Diva Dance Party sponsored by the Garnet Valley Dance Team is scheduled for March 23, 2019 at the High School from 10:00-4:00 (Registration beginning at 9:30). Preschool age 4 through 5th grade are welcome to attend this fun filled day with the Garnet Valley Dance Team. They will learn a dance routine, have their hair and make up done, do a craft project, have lunch, get a t-shirt and perform for family and friends at the end of the day! Sign up by mail, through the Garnet Valley Diva Dance Facebook page or Eventbrite. Act quickly before space runs out! We hope to see your little Diva there!
GVSD First Annual Music Gala!
On Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 3pm, the Garnet Valley School District Music Department will hold our first annual Music Gala Concert. The purpose of the concert is three-fold:
1) To highlight and celebrate our outstanding music students from grades K-12.
2) To celebrate National Music-in-our-Schools Month (March).
3) To raise funds for Musicopia, a Philadelphia non-profit organization that provides music education and musical instruments to underserved local communities.
We invite you to help support our worthy cause by purchasing tickets and attending the concert. Adult admission is $15.00, free admission for children and performing students. You may purchase tickets at our website www.gvhsmusic.org/musicgala
