Dear parents and guardians...

Dear Parents and Guardians,

               This year in our French program, we are going to be doing some exciting work with social media sites.  Some of these may already be familiar in your household such as Instagram and Twitter, but we will also be exploring sites like Google Docs, Google Plus, Blogger, Celly and Pinterest. Using these sites, students will increase creativity, develop new communication skills and learn how to safely navigate the online world. It's my hope that using these programs will also help to make French class fun for students while showing them how French can be used in their everyday life.

               I assure you that safety is my priority while using social media and technology in my program.  I will teach your child how to stay safe online, and I will hold them accountable for their online actions.  I ask that you read the agreement at the bottom of the page with your child and ask that they sign it then return it to me.  It's important for students to make a commitment to keep themselves and others safe and to use the internet appropriately.

                There IS technology available at the school for students to use, but the Halton District School Board's 'Bring I.T.' policy invites students to bring their personal devices (phone, iPad, tablet, laptop) to school.  It is only to be used in the classroom, under teacher direction, during class time.  If your child would like to bring their personal technology to school, please note that the school is NOT responsible for any lost, stolen, or broken items and all the same rules and expectations for internet use apply.

             Throughout the year, you will be able to see what we are doing in class and how we are using social media and technology by checking my class website (ADD LINK HERE). 

                 If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me (blackmores@hdsb.ca or 905 878 1556). 

Thank you in advance for your support.

Stephanie Blackmore

Intermediate Core French Teacher
Sam Sherratt Public School
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                                                              PLEASE SIGN AND HAVE YOUR CHILD SIGN THEN DETATCH AND SEND BACK

I _____________________________________________(print name) agree that when I am online,

        I WILL  * use it only for school purposes
                      * follow the teacher's instructions
                      * respect myself and my classmates
                      * tell the teacher if I see anything inappropriate on the sites I visit.

I WILL NOT * share personal information (last name, address, phone number)
                       * bully others in any way
                       * use the internet for personal messaging or texting that isn't related to the lesson
                       * communicate with strangers

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                         STUDENT SIGNATURE                                                                                                PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE