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eople rely on the internet every day. In recent months, reliance on digital echnology was pushed even urther as social distancing measures had the world gong online for school and ork and to maintain relaonships with friends and amily. A 2018 report from Pew esearch Center indicated hat nearly 25 percent of oung adults in America reorted being online almost onstantly. Common Sense Media says teens spend
an average of nine hours a day online, compared to roughly six hours for those between the ages eight and 12 and 50 minutes for kids younger than eight. Students must exercise caution when spending time online. Connectivity can be empowering, but it also puts students at risk from others and even their own, sometimes irresponsible behaviors. Staying safe online should remain a priority for students who must spend more time on the internet and using digital education tools. These are some tips for maintaining cyber safety. • Exercise caution when sharing information like your name, address, phone
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number and other personal data online. Check with a trusted parent or teacher before sharing private data. • Report any online activity that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared or confused, whether it is directed at you or a classmate. • Think carefully before you post comments online. Data remains online indefinitely, and your words and actions today can greatly affect your future. • Respect others online by refraining from demeaning or bullying comments. • Do not try to get around firewalls and blocked websites set up by school administrators. These limitations are there for your protection. • Stick to school-sanctioned assignments and internet browsing when using school-issued devices.
Administrators may have the right to monitor student activity without students’ knowledge and you can easily get yourself in trouble. • It is easy to hide or fake one’s identity on the internet, so never take someone you meet or speak with online at face value. Never meet up with someone you do not know or only met online. • Talk to your parents or educators about extortion and ransomware that tries to trick you into providing payment in some shape or form to prevent a perpetrator from releasing private information about you, advises the Readiness and Emergency for Schools Technical Assistance Center. Various steps can be taken to promote cyber safety among students, parents and administrators.
Hunt Family Dentistry has been taking care of residents in the Florence/ Mapleton area since 1952. Our goal is to provide the best quality dental care while keeping our patients comfortable and pain-free We believe you the patient should be the one to make important decisions about your teeth and health. At Hunt Family Dentistry we always take the time to present all your options in an easy to understand way. This allows you to choose what treatment best fits you. We are always available to answer any questions you might have. Our number one priority is always you, the patient. We understand
patients are fearful of the dentist due to poor previous experiences or stories they may have heard. Our team is focused on your specific needs to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. After appointments patients often tell us how their anxiety has vanished for upcoming appointments. See what our patients have to say on the testimonial page. Hunt Family Dentistry is located at 950 Ninth St. in Florence. Explore the website www.huntfamilydentistry.com to learn more about us and what we do. Our friendly dedicated staff would love to meet you. For more information, call 541- 997-7181.
Dear Students, Families, and Friends, We would like to update you on what is going on at Shoreline Christian School! While there is much uncertainty in the world today, we want you to know that we are committed to providing the most normal, in-person educational experience possible for our students this fall and the coming 2021 school year. While there are guidelines from the Oregon Department of Education that we must follow regarding COVID-19 safety protocols, because we are a small school we are much more flexible and able to adapt than the public system. Our current plan (which is subject to change) is to have students for grades 1 through 3 in the classroom, while grades 4 through 8 will be distance learning, until the metrics improve. We have developed our “Operational Blueprint,” which is required by the Oregon Department of Education, to ensure that we have thorough plans to comply with the new guidelines to protect our students and their families from COVID-19. You may view this document on our website at www.shorelineflorence. org. In other exciting news, we have a new teacher! Mrs. Sara Lasu recently arrived to start getting ready for the fast approaching start of school. We are very excited for her to be here, and we are looking forward to seeing what God has in store for Shoreline Christian School this upcoming year! School starts September 14. If you would like an enrollment packet, Sara Lasu or just more information, please contact us using the information below. Please note that space is limited! We hope that you are having a wonderful, safe summer and look forward to seeing and meeting you all this fall!
Shoreline Christian School 4445 Highway 101, PO Box 3000, Florence, OR 97439 • (541) 997-5909 shorelineflorence@gmail.com • www.shorelineflorence.org www.facebook.com/ShorelineChristianSchoolFlorence
