SnapChat is on EVERY single phone I have ever had on my desk, whether confiscated or not. It's honestly everywhere and, I can pretty much guarantee you, that it's on your tween/teens phone as well. It is the top most used app as well.
What's the big deal, you ask? Well, predators can groom and locate minors. People can be bullied and there can be very serious real-life repercussions. Users can post a "joke" threat, which can get them arrested.....And the list goes on and on.
What's the big deal, you ask? Well, predators can groom and locate minors. People can be bullied and there can be very serious real-life repercussions. Users can post a "joke" threat, which can get them arrested.....And the list goes on and on.
The holiday season is COMING and can bring a time of great joy and happiness! It can, however, be a time that causes great stress and depression for many.
Teen depression is a major concern in our society AND at Green Valley Middle School. We have noticed, over the last few weeks, more and more students coming to school and changes in their behavior.
Issues with peer pressure, social media, access to information, academics, and more can seriously over power how they feel. What are the signs that you, as a parent, should look for? What is "normal" and what isn't? At what point should medical professionals be included in concerns? Take a look at THIS ARTICLE (though there are MANY other reputable ones as well) to see what signs to look for! Please be on the lookout and notify us if there is something we need to know or help with!
It's that time of year again when we, at GVMS, do our best to support those in need! We are currently collecting new toys for our Toy Drive with Officer Holecek and his Toys for Tots Drive! Thank you for all of your generosity as we help those that are in need!
Did you purchase your yearbook? If not, you still have time! Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 7927 or enter "Green Valley Middle School". Cost is $40 and will go up to $45 after Winter Break. If you are unsure if you purchased one, please email LynnLa@fsusd.org to double check. If you double order, we cannot issue refunds =)
Wow. So many requests for short term Independent Study (IS) have happened ALREADY this school year. It is SO very important for our students to be in school, even if they get the work from their teacher. The instruction that they loose is way too valuable. PLEASE, parents and guardians, remember the policies for IS as outlined in our student agenda, webpage, and welcome pamphlet:
- GVMS must be given at least 5 school days advance notice prior to the request
- IS must be at least 5 school days missed or more (weekends and holidays don't count)
- IS will not be granted the first two weeks and the last two weeks of school
- Please let us know if your student has an IEP as we must hold an additional meeting
- All assignments are due the day that the student returns
- IS may not be granted depending on percentage of work completed for prior IS requests
We are ALWAYS thinking outside the box to create effective ways to reach all of our students! Want to be a part of this?? Check out THIS LINK to see the different ideas that our teachers have come up with!!
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