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BJHS Back-to-School Newsletter for October 14-20, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, October 14th – PTA Meeting - Library - 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 16th – Boys' Basketball Parent Meeting - MPR - 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, October 17th – Girl Scout Information Night - MPR - 5:30-7:30pm
Friday, October 18th – Bidwell Way Day - Blacktop - Primetime
Monday, October 21st – Friday, October 25th – Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, October 23rd – Thursday, October 24th – Club Live Youth Development Summit - Richardson Springs
Thursday, October 24th - Wrestling Informational Meeting - Library - 7:00pm
Friday, October 25th – World Café - PV Rec Center - 8:00-11:30am
COUNSELING OFFICE MESSAGE
YEARBOOKS ARE SELLING FAST!
LOST & FOUND ANNOUNCEMENT
WRESTLING INFORMATIONAL MEETING
For more information, please visit the Bidwell wrestling website.
ETS NEWS
#icanhelp RESOURCES
1. Follow/Friend your child on ANY social media sites they use. Check these sites on a regular basis. Be careful about how and what you comment on- parent comments are not always welcome. Be aware that kids may have two profiles- one for family, and then their “real” page.
2. Go over on a regular basis what information should NOT be shared online/over text. Never give out full name, phone number, address, or e-mail address. Pictures, posts and statuses can last forever online- even if “deleted.” Rule of thumb- if you wouldn’t want grandma, future bosses or a college recruiter to see it, or you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, don’t post or text it.
3. Know your child’s passwords on all devices and all social media accounts (don’t forget that iPods, tablets, and gaming consoles can all be used to access the internet). Help your child choose “safer” passwords. Teach them not to give their passwords out to anyone, even friends.
4. Monitor your child’s mobile phone use and text messages on a regular basis. Do surprise text/social media checks- don’t give them warning. You are liable if something illegal occurs over phone, text, or on social media apps on a cell phone, because you pay the bill, not your child- i.e. inappropriate pictures, harassment, etc. Put limits on usage- have designated tech free times each day. Have a house rule that there are no cell phones in bedrooms at night.
5. Check the privacy, security and GPS settings on your child’s phone and social media accounts. Posting pictures or “checking in” can be an invitation for a criminal to enter your home, and or a way for someone online to find out where your child lives or hangs out. Make sure social media profiles are set to private.
6. Talk to your child about who they friend on social media. “Online friends” are just as influential as real friends. Emphasize quality, not quantity- not everyone is a friend. Un-friending someone is ok to do - let your child know the person does not even know you did it.
7. Talk about what a negative or inappropriate comment, picture, or post is. Show your child how to delete these items. Discuss reporting inappropriate posts and teach them how to do it on each social media site they are on (or have them show you!).
8. Explain to them that not everyone uses social media for fun. Anything that makes them feel uneasy, uncomfortable, that is inappropriate, or threatening to them or others MUST be reported. Social media can be the first place to catch signs of bullying, suicidal thoughts, violent acts, sexual predators, etc. Explain to them that they should NEVER agree to meet with someone they met online.
EXPLORERS' FAIRE FUN!
ASB OFFICE HOURS
The hours for the ASB (Student Store) office for this week are as follows:
Mon 10/14 8:30am – 12:30pm
Tue 10/15 CLOSED
Wed 10/16 8:30am – 12:30pm
Thur 10/17 8:30am – 12:30pm
Fri 10/18 CLOSED
HEY 8TH GRADERS! (AND 8TH GRADE PARENTS!)
CHARACTER STRONG
Dare to be taught on 10/15-Caring Compliments
Send a message of kindness to someone you admire for their character. Maybe it sounds like this: "Thank you for being _____. You have had a positive impact on my life because ___________." We don't always take the time to let people know who much they mean to us and how their actions positively impact our lives.
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BIDWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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Website: http://bjhs.chicousd.org/
Location: 2376 North Avenue, Chico, CA 95926, United States
Phone: (530) 891-3080
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