Written by: Lisa Bell, Teacher Librarian During the month of April, our focus is on creating and maintaining one’s Digital Footprint & Identity. A digital footprint refers to the imprints left while online. It is important to help our students understand that the information they share on the Internet is permanent and can never be fully erased. In today’s world, it is not uncommon for employers and colleges to rely on simple Google searches to make initial judgments about applicants. According to Metropolitan State University, 70% of recruiters have admitted to denying a potential candidate due to information found on their social media accounts. Students today are Internet users and it’s important for them to understand that WE should both shape and protect our own digital footprints. As an adult in a student’s life, you can help guide positive choices in this direction. Talk to your student(s) about what is NEVER okay to share online. The image, to the right, from www.kathleenamorris.com, is one way to engage younger students in a conversation about digital footprint. With older students, it is okay to be more specific and have detailed conversations around their digital footprint. The image, to the left, from www.kathleenamorris.com, is a list of things students should keep in mind while navigating their digital lives. Digital Footprint & Identify Family Activities: Family Tips Sheet Monthly Motto: We define who we are. Discussion Question for School and Home: How can I cultivate my digital identity in ways that are responsible and empowering? Written by: Tim Schmeckpeper, Assistant Principal The Heart of D’Evelyn is an award intended to recognize students who exemplify values such as honor, integrity, compassion, and kindness. Each quarter, beginning in calendar year 2021, we will acknowledge students who embody the heart of D’Evelyn through their actions. Faculty nominations are solicited on a quarterly basis. A committee, composed of staff and student leaders, selects two overall “winners” each quarter for school-wide recognition; additionally, each nominated student will receive a certificate with a copy of their individual nomination form. It is a great honor and privilege to announce that Maya Walthall and Kylie Williams have been selected by the committee as the inaugural recipients of the Heart of D’Evelyn. Here is what the faculty members who initiated their nomination had to say about these exceptional young ladies: Maya Walthall has worked consistently since her 8th grade year to support diversity and inclusion at D'Evelyn. As president of our Diversity Club/GSA, Maya not only runs weekly support and discussion meetings for the club, but also organized Make Your Voice Heard open mics (gun control, mental health) for our student body and activities for Day Without Hate. She has attended the Cherry Creek Diversity conference yearly since she was a Freshman, and this year Maya joined the Executive Board of The Colorado Diversity Conference (new name for the Cherry Creek conference) and actively participated in the creation of the very conference that has empowered her over the years. Maya also participates in Sources of Strength, maintains her grades, and values education of the whole person: social/emotional and academic. I am nominating Maya for this award because she is a young person who sees the future, works toward it, and wants others--all others, no matter who they are-- to be able to do the same. She is a fine example of a young person well-educated in a well-rounded liberal arts program. Transitioning to a remote school environment compelled the entire D'Evelyn community to seek out new ways of engaging each other. One of the most challenging and vital methods of outreach to our community included making virtual connections through videos, graphics, radio shows, news broadcasts, musical performances, and many more. One individual who was integral to the student body and community as a whole during this process is Kylie Williams. She spends countless hours compiling recordings, data, and information to ultimately produce engaging, hilarious, positive, and kind productions shared with the entire community. Not only do I recognize the efforts she made during the remote period of learning, but she was commended and praised by numerous faculty members including the band director, music director, and many more. Kylie helped keep the D'Evelyn family in touch with one another during a very difficult time. She is the model of devotion to one's community with her confidence, abilities, kindness, sense of humor, and heart. Congratulations Maya and Kylie! Written by: Geri Williams What can I do with a law degree? AND A look into the Life of a law student: CU Law features a Zoom opportunity for anyone slightly interested in law. No strings attached. Check it OUT! Sign up by Thursday April 1st, click here: Women in Law Day 2021 Students can contact Coach Williams with any questions: [email protected] Written by: Ashley Jetton, District Registered Nurse [NEW] Thursday, March 25, 2021, 11:00am or 5:30pm Parenting is HARD: Build a More Positive and Connected Relationship with Your Teen REGISTER or contact Margarita Balderrama: [email protected] Twelve Talks with Teens: Jeffco data shows that many teens don't have an adult to go to when they need to talk. Be that adult for a teen in your life with these free resources. Click here for topics and resources: www.twelvetalks.com. For resources on talking to your teen about Coronavirus: https://www.twelvetalks.com/covid-19 March Talk Focus: Prescription Drugs Youth from Jefferson County report that sharing prescriptions happens, but is less common than other forms of substance misuse. Adults can protect teens by restricting teen access to both the teen’s own medications and others’ medications — and then safely disposing of unneeded medication. They can also protect them by having open conversations about this topic. One way to start could be a question such as: “What would make someone take someone else’s prescription drugs?” Written by: Julia Blackford The D'Evelyn School Store will open Friday March 12th and 19th for in person shopping!!! We will be allowing one group in at a time - you will need to go through the front door for health check. We can accept credit cards, checks or cash. Hope to see you there!! Hours: 9am- 10am 1pm-2:30pm |
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