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The purpose of this page is to inform you about what we are doing here at Sandoval Elementary School in Technology.  My name is Marilyn Gimbel and I am the Computer Applications Support Specialist.  Mr. Mike Chontofalsky is the head of the technology department for the Sandoval District.  Together, Mike and I try to keep things running smoothly.

 I feel that we as a community are lucky to have the support from the Administration and the Board Of Education to enhance and promote Technology in our district.

My goal is to keep students informed regarding the Internet, software and to improve their computer skills. This page may have:

  1. Warnings on a recent virus or e-mail hoax that may affect you
  2. An update on new technology 
  3. Some fun, educational websites to check out
  4. A short, step-by-step tutorial on computer technology
 I think you'll find the information contained in this webpage to be a valuable tool for enhancing your computer experience.

I am pleased to announce that we now have our own “Domain Name” for the Elementary School.  A “Domain Name” has a shorter URL to type into the address line to connect you to our school webpage.   The new URL is http://sandovalgs.org.  You can also use the older address which is http://ussonet.net/~SandovalGS.

Please don’t forget to ……send your old ink cartridges to school for us to recycle.  

mgimbel_sandoval2003@yahoo.com  to ask a question about our technology program.  I will try to answer them for you.

Technology Update - Fall 2009

As you know we have a web page at Sandoval Elementary School.  Our hope is that the school web page will help to close the communication gap between the school and the community.  If you haven’t taken a look at it yet, please do so and let us know what you think. It will be changing weekly so don’t miss out on what is going on here at school.  

The Sandoval Web Page Address is: http://ussonet.net/~SandovalGS or http://sandovalgs.org.  The above URL is what you would type in the address box on the internet.  The web page will help inform you about our school and the students.  The web page contains the school calendar, breakfast and lunch menus, principal page, news and events, student services, sports, PTO, faculty and staff, and grade school classes. We also have a link to STI HomePlus to view your child’s grades and attendance. We hope that you will find this web page interesting enough to view it on a regular basis.

  By the way, the mission of the web site is to honor our school and its students as they achieve their goals.  

            As you know we have been collecting and then recycling empty ink jet printer cartridges.  We started a new project in the fall so keep saving those ink cartridges. The project we decided to use the money for is buying digital cameras for the staff to use in the classrooms and on field trips.  We have bought 3 new camera's so far. 

 We would like to thank the students, parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, and the community for supporting our ink cartridge recycling program. 

 


Our Technology Objectives for the Elementary School for 2009-10


Internet Safety Sites!

Kids Safe Search Engines


Awesome Library
Kids Logo
ask Jeeves for Kids

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Jeeves, Inc., Copyright 1997 Ask Jeeves, Inc.

Yahooligans


Education World


KidsClick!
SuperKids

Super-Kids

Searching the Internet         for everyone in the family

       Kid Safe Search Sites

  OneKey - The Kid Safe Search Engine.

Disney Website Game!

SURF SWELL ISLAND - ADVENTURES IN INTERNET SAFETY

http://disney.go.com/surfswell/index.html

 

AT& T Internet Safety Game

http://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/game.html

 

This site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. You can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid. And don't forget to learn about FEMA.

Child Safety on the Net and Media Reviews

NetSmartz
Online safety information for kids, teens, parents, educators, and law enforcement agencies.
Get NetWise
Lots of information for adults concerned with child safety on the web. There is also information about computer viruses and preventing spam.
iKeep Safe Internet Safety Coalition
This site provides internet safety information for students, teachers, and parents. It is sponsored by state governors,and/or first spouses, law enforcement agencies, and many other groups.
The Media Awareness Network
An extensive site with information for children, parents and teachers. The information provided deals with all forms of the media.
Get Safe Online
Information about protecting your computer, your identity, and your business information while online.
WebWise Kids
Child safety on the net with 7 smart rules of internet safety, links to safe sites, and news of current net safety legislation and conferences.
Stay Safe Online
There is information here about child safety on the net, and there is also very important information about guarding your computer from viruses and hacker attacks. Try taking the self test to find out how well prepared your computer is.
NetFamilyNews
Newsletter which will help parents keep up with events on the internet which will impact their children's and their own use of the Internet.
Chat Danger
An guide to safe chatting in chat rooms, games, and e-mail.
Common Sense Media
Reviews of TV, web sites, books, and music. Also, this site has articles on media use and abuse.
Entertainment Software Review Board
Check here for ratings of game software.

Cyber Bullying

Cyber harassment, also known as "cyber bullying," includes online threats and insults intended to embarrass, harass, or terrify. The practice is known to cause emotional turmoil, fear, and depression in children. It has, moreover, facilitated teen suicide.

 

One-quarter (25%) of students in grades 9-12 say they know someone who has been cyber bullied, and 21% of students in grades 5-8 do. In both cases, students used their own personal definitions of cyber bullying.

 

Students used their own definitions when asked whether they had been "cyber stalked," meaning repeatedly pursued or contacted by another person online and against their wishes. A surprising percentage of high school students (11%) indicated that they had been, and one in twelve (8%) middle school students indicated the same.

Cyber Bullying Tips for Students

  • Tell a trusted adult about the bullying, and keep telling until you find someone who takes action.
  • Don't open or read messages from cyber bullies.
  • Tell a teacher or administrator at your school if it is school related.
  • Don't erase the messages they may be needed to take action.
  • Protect yourself: Never agree to meet face to face with anyone you meet online.
  • If bullied through chat or instant messaging, the "bully" can often be blocked.
  • If you are threatened with harm, inform the local police.

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DID YOU KNOW?........

  If you hold down the Ctrl key on your key board and then turn the small wheel in the middle of your mouse away from you or towards you, the print size will change - it will either get larger or smaller - depending on which way you turn the wheel Try it, it really works!!!!!!!!!!!!.

This is very useful when trying to read small print.

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