One of the hot topics right now is phone restrictions in schools. I am fortunate to work in an elementary school where all students are under 13 years old. Why do I point out the age part? Social Media has an age restriction that users must be 13 years. This includes SnapChat, TikTok, Instragram, Facebook. . . and the list goes on. I would encourage all families to discuss the following as a family and expectations for children.
Understand Age Restrictions
Most social media platforms require users to be at least 13 years old due to privacy laws like COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).
Encourage children to follow these guidelines to ensure a safer online experience.
Set Clear Boundaries
Establish rules for screen time and online activities.
Use parental controls and privacy settings to protect your child’s information.
Model Positive Behavior
Demonstrate respectful and responsible technology use.
Encourage kindness and discourage negative interactions online.
Discuss Online Safety
Teach children to recognize and report inappropriate content or behavior.
Remind them never to share personal information online.
Stay Engaged
Keep an open dialogue about their online experiences.
Know which apps and websites your child is using and explore them together.
By promoting responsible digital habits, we can help our students become safe and respectful digital citizens. For additional resources, visit Common Sense Media.
Together, we can empower our children to navigate the digital world safely!
Educationally,
Dr. Tami Eshleman
North Platte Public Schools believes in the importance of children being in school. Jefferson Elementary will be monitoring building, grade, classroom, and individual student's attendance. We are gifted with prizes for students who maintain less than Five or More Absences. We also recognize students with Perfect Attendance. This year we are monitoring our Monthly Absences by Grade, please make sure your students are coming to school.
Students who have a temperature above 100* will be sent home and will not be able to return until they have been fever free for 24 hours.
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Click on “More”, then “Online Registration”
Click on “Start" by "Next Year Existing Student Registration”
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Note for new families to NPPS that have already registered their student(s) for this fall, do not need to do the annual OLR update at this time.
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Parent engagement has a direct correlation to student success. Students with engaged parents are more likely to have higher self-esteem, lower absenteeism and earn high grades or test scores. So what are you waiting for? Log into Campus Parent and get engaged today!