SRCS Digital Citizenship Week: Promoting Safe and Responsible Tech Use

SRCS Digital Citizenship Week:  Promoting Safe and Responsible Tech Use

Dear San Rafael City Schools Families, Digital Citizenship Week is here! This week occurs in the month of October across the country. It is to help bring student and family awareness of the role technology plays in our world and to promote safe, responsible and ethical use of technology and media among young people.  Why it's important: It empowers students with the critical thinking skills needed to navigate the complex digital world.  It addresses rising concerns about social media's impact and the need for a healthy balance with technology.  It helps young people develop a positive and healthy approach to media and technology use.  Our elementary and middle school students will be engaging in conversation at school around different topics over the week.  This is also a great opportunity to have conversations or do an activity with your child outside of school throughout the month! Check out ideas below for some activities that you can do at home. Thank you for your partnership! Sincerely, Carmen Diaz Ghysels Superintendent Digital Citizenship Family Activities TK-2nd Grade “We The Digital Citizens” - Watch a fun song and talk about what this means! English / Español Game Card Activities - English / Español 3rd-5th Grade Game Card Activities - English / Español Family Tips: Managing Media for Children Age 3-8 - English / Español 6th-8th Grade Game Card Activities - English / Español Family Tips: Media Balance and Well Being -  English / Español Family Screentime Challenge - How many days can your family go after work hours and school without using a device? Who has the lowest usage? Have fun and come up with an award or incentive for playing! English and Spanish Phones A first phone isn't just a device, it's a gateway to a digital world that can affect everything from sleep and mental health to friendships and academic focus. It can also help kids stay connected with family and friends, build independence, and provide a safety net for emergencies. Getting a phone means managing new responsibilities: balancing screen time, handling social pressures, protecting privacy and developing healthy tech habits.   Parent Ultimate Guide to First Phones Smart Phones versus Basic or “Dumb” Phones In General, Communication is Key! By understanding what your child is interested in online, what apps or sites they use or who they interact with in the digital world can help with growing healthy digital habits and digital citizens.      San Rafael City Schools www.srcs.org  |  communications@srcs.org 310 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903