Howling Coyote
Weekly Communication from Sunset Ranch: March 4th-March 8th
Read Across America Day was so much fun!
Rocklin Fire sent us three of their very best readers and firefighters!
Rocklin Mayor Joe Patterson read in Kindergarten
Ms. Hopton had 5th graders in stitches when reading "Walter the Farting Dog"!
Dr. MacDonald reads Rock, Paper, Scissors
No One Can Resist Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Former Principal Jim Trimble Read a Classic
Congratulations, Good Luck, and We'll Miss you, Mrs. Lei-Lani!
SRES is talking Safety this Week
Last week, parents in Rocklin Unified received a message from the district about the safety training beginning this week in every school and in every grade level. As you may have read, the presentations are grade level specific and teacher-led, and all about what to do in active violence situation: Run, Hide, Fight. Here at the Ranch, we will be doing the lessons in the classroom between Monday, March 4th-Friday, March 8th.
Below you will find the presentation that will be shared with your children. There are five presentations based on grade level. You will also find a few links for parents to help you navigate the conversations and follow-up discussions at home.
Why Run, Hide, Fight?
The United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, California Office Of Emergency Services, and local law enforcement agencies recommend the Run, Hide, Fight protocol in response to an active shooter situation.
What does Run, Hide, Fight Mean?
(source:https://www.ready.gov/active-shooter)
Resources:
Parent Helpful Links:
How to Talk to Your Kids about School Lockdown Drills without Scaring Them
Lockdown Anxiety: Teachers Talk About How to Explain Drills and Calm Kids’ Fears
How To Talk With Kids About Terrible Things
If you have any further questions, please speak to your classroom teacher, or Ms. Hopton or Mrs. Camillucci, or you can add your question to a form HERE. These questions will be taken to the districtwide safety committee for answers.
Pennies for Patients Collection starts Tuesday!
Register for the Mother and Son Event by this Friday, 3/8!
S'more Orders to Help #Campfire Victims hosted by Mrs. O'Hara's class are due Fri 3/8!
Coyotes Night Out at Blaze Pizza this Thursday, March 7th!
How to Handle Urban Legends and Scary Internet Hoaxes
How to Protect your Kids from Momo - It's Simpler than You Think
Statement on the Momo Challenge
If you choose not to click a link above, here are some basics:
- Momo is not a demon, a monster, or a ghost. It is an idea that people use to trick each other–people, not demons, not magic–and it’s been around for a really long time. And people can’t trick you if you understand the trick.
- The picture called “Momo” is not of a person. It is a statue. It was never alive. It is a sculpture called “mother bird” made by a Japanese artist. The artist has nothing to do with Momo and did not make the sculpture to be used this way. Someone just saw it on the internet, thought it was creepy (because it is), and decided to use it for this story.
- There are two separate issues people are talking about. One is the Momo challenge, where kids dare each other to message “Momo” on snapchat or another messaging ap, and Momo threatens them and tells them to do bad things. Remember that every account is owned by a person. A person, not a ghost or an evil spirit or a demon. Anyone can make an account and call it Momo. Anyone can get this picture. But they aren’t any different from any other person on the internet, and everything you already know about internet safety can protect you from Momo too.
- No one, whether they call themselves Momo or Joe or Bozo the Clown, can know who you are or how old you are or where you live or where you go to school IF YOU DON’T CONNECT WITH THEM. Momo is just a bunch of different people on the internet. None of them are magical or mysterious or supernatural. So don’t message “Momo” or anyone else you don’t know, because you already know not to message with strangers. Don’t give out personal information. And don’t ever be afraid to tell a grown-up if something or someone scares you. Even if they threaten you. ESPECIALLY if they threaten you. Remember that the threats are empty. A person on the internet can only see what you show them. They can only hear what you tell them. They can only take what you give them. That’s why they try to trick you, instead of just showing up and taking what they want. They CAN’T just show up. They can’t hurt you. You have the power.
- The other thing people are talking about is inappropriate content on YouTube. There are sick people out there, and they post sick things. Sometimes they hide inappropriate things in videos for kids. This has been happening as long as there has been a YouTube. YouTube Kids has filters and safeguards and works really hard to catch the bad videos, but that doesn’t mean they catch them all. It’s safer to watch videos in other places. But if you DO watch YouTube, YOU STILL HAVE THE POWER.
- Remember that videos can’t make you do bad things, and they can’t do bad things to you. You are smart. If you see something you don’t think you’re supposed to be watching, stop watching it. Tell a grown-up. Report it to YouTube. If someone on YouTube tells you to do something you know is wrong, don’t do it. Stop watching. Tell a grown-up. Report it to YouTube. If someone on YouTube says they can hurt you, don’t believe them. Remember that a video can’t hurt you or make you hurt yourself. A video can’t make choices for you. If a video scares you, you can turn it off. There is nothing magical on YouTube. YouTube cannot see you and it cannot touch you, even if someone in a video says they can. It’s a trick. Don’t fall for it. You have the power.
LOOKING AHEAD...
Join us for the Scholastic Book Fair - Monday, March 11th - Thursday, March 14th
Book Fair Family Night is Wednesday, March 13th from 5-7pm!
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Website: sres.rocklinusd.org
Location: 2500 Bridlewood Drive, Rocklin, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 624-2048
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