Welcome to another Parent Pro Tip! We know that the Internet is a vast, vast place full of lots of good information, bad information, and information somewhere in between. With the prevalence of smartphones and new apps popping up every day, we thought we'd share with you some popular app guides to keep you in the loop with what you and your child may be seeing or even using. 

Don't see an app or site your child is using? Check out ALL the guides available on the National Online Safety center's website HERE!

We love our Arts Department here at BRCVPA!! We have loved sharing every classroom with you. Take a look inside Drama and have a great Baton Rouge Center Day! #NationalMagnetMonth #MagnetSchoolsofAmerica #MagMonth #MagMonthEBR

Music is such an important part of our day here at BRCVPA! Take a look inside our music classrooms, and hear what our students have to say about Ms. deSilva and Mr. Fuller! 

Celebration Station Parent Reminders

• We are excited to share Valentine’s Day with you tomorrow!
  
• Please arrive on campus by 8:30 a.m. Parking will be available in Catholic Life.
  
• Paid chaperones may go directly to your child’s classroom.
  
• Bracelets and game cards will be distributed in your child’s classroom Friday morning.
  
• Please remind your child that game cards are their responsibility. We cannot do anything about lost game cards. 
  
• Paid chaperones are invited to ride the bus. 
  
• We will begin loading Pre-K and Kindergarten at 8:40 a.m., followed by all other grade levels.
  
• Parents not riding the bus should go directly to Celebration Station. We will start arriving there around 9:00 a.m.
  
• Hot dogs, chips, and drinks are included in the cost of admission, and will be served at Kiosks around the park. Parents attending the event with their children are welcome to get your food at any kiosk in the park whenever you choose.
  
• School lunch will be available for students who do not eat hot dogs. 
  
• Buses will begin departing from Celebration Station at 12:30. All buses should be back on campus by 1:30.
  
• We will be taking a whole-school picture in the shape of a heart at 1:30. Parents and Students are encouraged to wear their BRCVPA spirit shirts. We have assigned colors to each grade level. If your child does not have this certain color, any BRCVPA Spirit Shirt (not club or performance/event shirt) will work! Parent participation is welcome and encouraged (even if you can’t make it to the field trip)! We have spirit shirts for sale in the office if you would like one!
  
  • PK/K - RED
    
  • 1st Grade - ORANGE
    
  • 2nd Grade - YELLOW
    
  • 3rd Grade - GREEN
    
  • 4th Grade - BLUE
    
  • 5th Grade - PURPLE
    

School Wide Heart Picture
Don't forget that we are wanting to snap a whole school picture of a heart, with every grade level wearing a specific color shirt! 

Make sure to wear your colored BRCVPA shirt TOMORROW!!!! After the field trip we will gather together for a pose! 

Technology is EVERYWHERE!! With more and more activities available online, it's becoming ever more important to BE SAFE!!! Our children are spending more time online each and every day, both at school and at home. It's vital that they understand just what sharing online means. Once it's there, it is there forever. 

Safer Internet Day reminds us to always SHARE WITH CARE. Think before you post. ​Take a look at some of these scenarios, and have a family discussion about what children should do when faced with similar issues.
 
1. Rashad is dressed up for school spirit day. Monica takes a picture of him in front of the Mayfield Elementary School sign. Monica thinks about sending the photo to their new friend Carlos, who goes to another school. 
STOP AND THINK: Should Monica share this photo? Why or why not? 

2. Later, Rashad checks his messages. One text is a silly picture of a friend with an "embarrassed" emoji. Rashad thinks about sharing his friend's photo in a group text, since their other friends might think it's funny. 
STOP AND THINK: Should Rashad share this photo? Why or why not? 

3. After dinner, Rashad plays a game on his mom's tablet. He gets a pop-up message that says: YOU'VE WON A FREE SMARTPHONE! CLICK HERE TO GET IT! Rashad is then asked for his email and password. 
STOP AND THINK: Should Rashad share his email and password? Why or why not? 

Click here for some answers!

Because the Internet is so prevalent in today's society, we rarely think about reading all the terms of service before downloading an app (like using your personal information for personalized ads), or taking pictures of our new car (license plate, bumper stickers, etc.), first day of school pictures (school uniforms with school name!), or a family picture in front of the house (street number!); all of these little things we very innocently post on our social media, but we have to be conscious of what we share online because there are hackers and not nice people out there. Consistently check your security settings and think before you snap that picture. 

Make sure to also periodically change your passwords. Click HERE for a password activity that can really help you remember stricter passwords. 

Game Based Internet Safety
Kids love to play video games! Google has created an online platform that takes kids through Interland, an imaginary world where they learn how to be safe online, what to do when trouble arises, cyberbullying, and more! Best of all, it's FREE!! 

Visit https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/ to get started today! 

Finally, download this short Family Guide and review some more scenarios and make a pledge to Be INTERNET AWESOME!

Continuing with #NationalMagnetMonth, we are showcasing our amazing dance teacher, Mrs. Ruble. Take a look at what our students had to say! 

Tomorrow is Tasty Tuesday! Don't forget to bring $2 for a tasty ice cream treat!