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Science Curriculum Review
Heather Leonard

Please share input about our MERSD Science, Tech, & Engineering programming!

This year MERSD is completing a Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) curriculum review. During this time, we review all aspects of our STE curriculum and programming. We are seeking your input to help us evaluate our program from a broad perspective. Please complete this brief survey to share your family's experiences. Please share your feedback by March 31.

Science, Tech, & Engineering community feedback survey: https://forms.gle/cifybRLv8M42hwrd6

ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION: MATH & LITERACY
Heather Leonard

Elementary Opportunity: Please join our elementary instructional coaches for a parent/caregiver Math and Literacy presentation.

  • Memorial Elementary - Project Room 1- Wednesday, March 19, 6-7pm
  • Essex Elementary -Cafeteria- Monday, March 24, 6-7pm

Literacy Coach Beth LeDoux and Mathematics Coach Hana McGowan will share strategies and engaging activities to reinforce math and literacy learning at home. This event is for parents/caretakers. We look forward to meeting you!

Digital Wellness Community Education Session #2
Heather Leonard

On the night of March 3, our community engaged in session #2 of our Digital Wellness Series. Facilitated by Kerry Gallagher, J.D., we focused on the digital tools most commonly used by kids and parental controls including how they can be best utilized and their limitations.

 You can view the slides from the event HERE.

Additionally, Kerry shared a URL to the 1 hour webinar for Safer Internet Day that ConnectSafely partnered with the National PTA to produce. She recommends folks listen to it like a podcast. It's chock full of helpful easy-to-implement strategies for parents including:

  • Scams
  • Sextortion
  • Screen time strategies
  • Talking to our kids and teens about strangers online
  • Kerry’s “Play the tape forward” strategy
  • How to talk to your kids about using AI in school
  • Online bullying & harassment