Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 21


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 21:

Be a positive role model


You're the first teacher! Be mindful of what they see you post, your screen time, and overall behavior. 



Provided to you by  Richland Two Technology Integration Specialists.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 20


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 20:

Discuss what happens when they come across a stranger online 



Similar to inappropriate content, encourage your child to share with you if they encounter a stranger online. A good practice is to take a screen capture and tell an adult immediately. Do not engage in conversation with this person. 



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Monday, December 16, 2019

December to Remember Activities


Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 19

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 19:

Charge all devices nightly



One of the most common issues to affect learning with technology is forgetting to charge the device at night. Establish a place for storing and charging devices at night. A family charging station will help make this problem almost non-existent. 




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Friday, December 13, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 18


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 18:

Spot check email & social media accounts


Take having their account information to the next step by periodically checking their media account(s). This keeps you informed on the digital decisions that your child is making. Welcome the idea of being transparent with them.






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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 17

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 17:

Use guided access for additional devices



For iOs devices, in accessibility settings, find "guided access." This locks the screen to a single app. To stop the block access, parents enter a code. 



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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 16


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 16:

Keep your Device Protected 

Most device damage occurs in transport between home and school. Use the case provided by Richland Two for chromebook transport. 



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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 15

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 15:

Encourage Problem Solving 

For the times that a website or app isn't working, share some steps to take before asking for help from a parent 




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Monday, December 9, 2019

Hour of Code Week: Dec. 9-13

Hour of Code Week: 

This week is the start of Hour of Code week. The Hour of Code is a "global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science, inspiring kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered" (hourofcode.com) We are encouraging our students to participate in these engaging activities that build creativity, promote both problem-solving skills and critical thinking AND we are asking you to give it a try too! What will you create? Share your creations with us on our Hour of Code padlet.

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 14

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 14:

Balance Entertainment vs Educational screen time



Interactive educational screen time has a more positive effect on the brain than passive entertainment. However, you should be mindful of all screen time and the effects on the eyes and brain. 




Provided to you by  Richland Two Technology Integration Specialists.

Friday, December 6, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 13


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 13:

Know their account information


Account usernames and passwords should be something that you have access to. Only approved accounts should be created. Ensure they are following the rules for age-appropriate sites (social media)  and that you have access to each one. 




Provided to you by  Richland Two Technology Integration Specialists.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 12


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 12:

Discuss who they are sharing their data with


Some apps and sites ask for personal information that should be shared online. This data can be used for spam email lists and other marketing materials. Make sure to read the "fine print" when adding apps and extensions to your devices. 




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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 11


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 11:

Turn Devices off 30 minutes before bed


Stress the importance of giving your brain the time to wind down before bedtime to get maximal sleep. 




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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 10

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 10:

House Devices in a common place

Image result for laptop on table clipartMake it a habit to use devices in an open, shared space. Have rules and procedures for where devices should be charged and stored during night hours. 






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Monday, December 2, 2019

Richland Two Choice Fair

Richland Two Choice Fair


December 3, 2019 R2I2


2019-2020 Magnet and Expanded Choice Information Nights

The Choice Fair and school information meetings are highly recommended for students changing schools, school levels, applying to magnet programs or students new to Richland Two. Information regarding individual school and magnet programs will be provided during informational meetings. Please refer to the schedule listed on the district website. 
All information meetings begin at 6:30 pm.


* Please note. Some schools may be closed to choice this year. Please check the Richland Two website for the most updated information. 

All parents must provide transportation to magnet programs located in a school other than their zoned school. Elementary selection is by random lottery (except CFA seats are filled by meeting eligibility requirements). Middle and High School magnets- students are selected based on the outcome of the selection process. Students are ranked based on points earned from teacher recommendations,  writing samples, grades, test scores, and interviews. FAME, IB, STEAM, CavPlex, and iRED are lottery-based programs. Palmetto Center for the Arts is by audition. All students residing in Richland School District Two are eligible to apply. 

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 9


21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Day 9:

Spot Check the Camera Roll

Many apps access the camera roll on a device. Periodically, check the camera roll to see what your child is capturing. It is also a good rule of thumb to check the deleted and "hidden" albums.
 







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Friday, November 29, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 8

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Image result for text conversation bubble iconsDay 8:

Discuss uses for devices

How is the device being used in and out of school? This is an opportunity to talk about the purpose of devices and how they can increase productivity if used correctly. 







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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 7

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


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Enable Restrictions  



Many personal devices have parental restriction features. Check the device settings for options and/or contact your service providers. 




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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 6

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Image result for thumbs up iconDay 6:
Create a tech use agreement. 



Work with your child to come up with some agreed-upon behaviors while using technology. Including them in the process gives them ownership and responsibility in the agreement. 







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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 5

21 Days of Technology Talking Points for Parents


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Check Browser History


Using Chrome or Safari, tap into your child's history. Note that no history may mean deleted history. Private browsing in incognito does not track browsing history. 








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Monday, November 25, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 4

21 Days of Technology Talking Points for Parents

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Day 4: 

Set Limits


There are times that your kids will need help setting realistic time limits for how much time they spend on their devices. Have a conversation with your child about what you both feel is reasonable. 






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Thanksgiving Break


Thanksgiving Break: November 27-29


From our Langford Family to yours, we wish you a safe and joyful Thanksgiving.

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips- Day 3

21 DAYS OF TECHNOLOGY TALKING POINTS FOR PARENTS


Image result for filter funnelDay 3: 

Check filter settings. 

Devices are filtered here in Richland Two, but it's important to know the settings with your internet provider at home. Some providers offer this as a free service. 










Provided to you by  Richland Two Technology Integration Specialists.

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips- Day 2

21 Days of Technology Talking Points for Parents


Image result for dinnerDay 2: 

No Devices at the dinner table. 


Make this a time to hold conversations, reflect, and catch up on family happenings without any interruptions from the virtual world.





Provided to you by  Richland Two Technology Integration Specialists.

Friday, November 22, 2019

Home Tech Talking Tips! Day 1

21 Days of Technology Talking Points for Parents

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Day 1:
Plan for Inappropriate content! 



Discuss a plan of action for what your child should do if they come across inappropriate content online. If this does happen, use these as teachable moments. 



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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

CogAT and IA testing

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For Second Grade Students and Parents….

Students in second grade will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and Iowa Assessments (IA). We will test on October 21- October 24, 2019. The primary purpose of these assessments is to identify students for Gifted and Talented programs (ALERT). The identification of gifted and talented students is a multi-step process that consists of screening and referral, assessment of eligibility, and placement. The tests will measure reasoning and problem-solving skills in the areas of 1) verbal, 2) quantitative (mathematics), 3) spatial or non-verbal (using shapes and figures to solve problems). It is important to make sure your child has a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and is at school on time during testing days.

Pastries With Parents

October 24, 2019 from 7:00-7:30 RSVP no later than October 21

Friday, October 11, 2019

Bully Prevention Week- Oct 14-18


Bully Prevention Week: October 14-18

Monday- Wear Blue: Make a new friend Monday!👭

Tuesday- Together Tuesday! If you see someone playing alone, invite them to play with you. ⚽️


Wednesday- We are one Wednesday! Wear orange for UNITY DAY!✌️


Thursday- Thoughtful Thursday! Think of next year's theme. 

Picture/video challenge announced.🎬

Friday- No School for Students/ Teacher In Service Day

Monday, September 23, 2019

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Welcome from Mrs. Jackson

Welcome Back! We are extremely excited to begin another year at Langford Elementary School! This year promises to be a year filled with positive outcomes for all students. Our staff has been preparing for the first day of school and is committed to providing our students the opportunity to maximize their gifts and talents as they pursue their pathways to purpose. We embark on this journey with a pledge to you, our students and parents, that this will be a year of engaging, meaningful and rigorous work in our classrooms.  A strong academic foundation combined with special events and activities, certain to encourage our Langford community to be involved and stay connected!

During the 2019-20 school year, we will continue to build upon our beliefs: We Believe children come first. We believe in a learning community of respect, promoting positive character and good citizenship and We Believe the relationship between home school and community promotes student success.  At Langford, we believe in educating the whole and share a commitment that each child who is entrusted to us will receive the best of us every day.


Our staff of highly qualified professional educators and support personnel is committed to providing all students many opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. We invite and encourage students and parents to work in partnership with us to seize opportunities in all parts of our Langford community -Academics, The Arts, Character education, and Clubs/Activities. Our hope is that through our reinvigorated Learning Community, all of our students will think of our schools as places where a community of learners come together to do interesting important work.

We look forward to a very positive and productive year together!  We extend a special yearlong invitation to our families to join us at school activities and events whenever possible.  We want and value your involvement and support in your child’s education!  Your active participation and the strong partnerships we will build are key to the success of your student.  

Please know that we highly value home/school communication here at Langford Elementary.  It is vital and plays an integral role in our students’ success.  We encourage you to contact us if/when the need arises, and to stay in the know about your child’s studies, assignments, assessments, and school activities, as well as other events and happenings.

To keep abreast of vital school information, please download the Richland 2 App and never miss an important notification from Langford or the district! This powerful and easy-to-use tool puts news and information about our district and school directly in your hands. Additionally, we have several social media channels that you can follow, "like", or friend to remain informed of the many great things happening in your child’s elementary school experience. Visit us on our Website, Twitter, Facebook, and Blog

Again, we welcome you to Langford Elementary and to our wonderful learning community.  We hope you enjoyed your summer. We also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year.  We are so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education. I look forward to working with you and your children.  Our school is a place alive with much energy, enthusiasm, and a high standard of excellence!  Here’s to an AWESOME new school year as we work together to make our school a great place for teaching and learning each day.  Premier Starts HERE… Make Your MARK!  

Sincerely,


Mrs. Kaseena Jackson, Principal
Dr. Twanisha Garner, Assistant Principal (Grades, 1st, 3rd and 5th)
Dr. William Royce, Assistant Principal (Grades K, 2nd and 4th)

Thursday, May 23, 2019

GoNoodle GoSummer

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How to have the best summer ever: Join in on #GoNoodleGoSummer! Play with the whole family all summer long on the free GoNoodle app! gndle.me/2WUjqIN

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Note from the Nurse: Medication Pick up

Medication Pick Up


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Richland Two Parents,

Reminder: all medications must be picked up from school health rooms by noon Thursday, June 6, 2019. Medications are not kept in the health room over the summer. Please pick up all over-the-counter and prescription medications (inhalers, Epi-pens, other prescription medications) from the health room by Thursday, June 6th at 12 noon. Any medications left after 12 noon will be destroyed.