Don’t forget to set your clock back!
Fall Picture Retakes will be on Monday, November 6th!
HISD Weekly Calendar for October 29 - November 4th. It's a busy week for our Bulldogs!!
Fall Picture Retakes
HISD Weekly Calendar October 22-28th, 2023
With so much media and information coming at us through the television, phones, social media, and more, it's more important than ever for kids to understand the basics of media literacy. When kids can identify different types of news and media and the methods and meanings behind them, they're on their way to being critical thinkers and smart consumers.
Here is some more information on how to help your child spot fake news.
Help Kids Spot Fake News and Decode Media Messages (English) - https://5il.co/27coc
Help Kids Spot Fake News and Decode Media Messages (Spanish) - https://5il.co/27cob
As soon as you share the first photo of your kid, you're establishing their digital footprint. As kids get older and start creating their own content or engaging with others online, it's important for them to understand the tracks they're leaving behind and what those tracks might reveal. Parents can help guide kids toward creating the kind of footprint they can be proud of. Here is some more information about having your child post responsibly.
Help Kids Post, Comment, and Upload Responsibly (English) - https://5il.co/27cne
Help Kids Post, Comment, and Upload Responsibly (Spanish) - https://5il.co/27cnd
Digital Citizenship Week - Wednesday October 18, 2023
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. It can happen through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can also include sending direct threats or making fun of someone online.
Cyberbullying can have a significant impact on a child's emotional well-being. It can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, sadness, anger, and even suicidal thoughts. Cyberbullying can also damage a child's reputation and make it difficult for them to make friends.
There are a number of things that parents can do to help protect their children from cyberbullying. First, it is important to talk to your child about cyberbullying and what to do if they are being bullied. Explain to them that they should never respond to a cyberbully and that they should always tell a trusted adult if they are being bullied.
Parents can also help to protect their children from cyberbullying by monitoring their online activity. This includes checking their social media accounts, their text messages, and their internet browsing history. Parents should also talk to their children about their online friends and make sure that they know who they are talking to.
If your child is being cyberbullied, it is important to take action. First, save all of the evidence of the cyberbullying, such as text messages, screenshots, and social media posts. Then, report the cyberbullying to the website or app where it is happening. You may also want to contact your child's school or the police.
Here are some additional tips for parents:
Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online (English) - https://5il.co/27cmk
Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online (Spanish) - https://5il.co/27cmj
Digital Citizenship Week is October 16-20, 2023!
This week is a time to celebrate and learn about digital citizenship, which is the responsible use of technology. It's important for everyone, but especially for young people, to be good digital citizens.
Here are some tips for being a good digital citizen:
Be respectful and kind to others online.
Protect your privacy and security.
Be critical of the information you find online.
Use technology in a responsible and ethical way.
Here are some tips from Commonsense Media on using Balancing Media Use:
English ** https://bit.ly/3S8Jmjg
Spanish ** https://bit.ly/48Y8cbC
HISD Weekly Calendar for October 15-21
HISD Weekly Calendar for October 8-14
This Wednesday, October 4th is College T-Shirt Day!
HISD Weekly Calendar October 1st - 7th
It's Bulldog Buddy Night tomorrow! Wear your new Bulldog Buddy shirt and run out of the Dog House with the Big Dogs!
HISD Weekly Calendar for September 24-30
Updated - XC Meet on Tuesday, 9/26
This Friday, September 22 is the last day of the 1st six weeks!
To help your student reach their AR goal, the Hamilton Public Library is open Tuesday - Friday after school for AR testing until 6:00 PM.
Report cards and conduct cards will go home with students next Wednesday and will also be published online in your Parent Portal.
HISD Weekly Schedule for September 17 - 23
HISD Weekly Schedule September 10 - 16, 2023
HISD Weekly Schedule for September 3 - 9
Kindergarten Graduation for the Class of 2035 will be on today, May 25th at 12:30 pm at the Chandler Craig Auditorium.
