A. Greeting Home
Welcome to _____________________! I am extremely blessed and grateful to be joining your school community as the new principal of ______________ school. I am excited to be a part of a school culture that is dedicated to student learning, innovation, collaboration and creativity.
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, I was born in Chula Vista, CA, I currently reside in Bonita, CA with my wife and have worked for the Lakeside School District for 6 years. I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade and I am so grateful for every experience I had with my students.
B. Goals of Critical Thinking Tenets & Technology Use
Ours goals are to provide learning opportunities which require high levels of critical thinking skills and reasoning accompanied by application of learning in a real world community purpose. Our technology goals are to ensure our teachers and students are not only equipped to teach 21st century skills, but to utilize them effectively for the purpose of student achievement.
C. At least 8 Guidelines for digital citizenship your school values
In addition to equipping and empowering our students with technology, we will also empower our students by giving them the fundamental lessons in digital citizenship. All digital citizens will:
- Protect private information for themselves and others.
- Respect themselves and others in online communities
- Stay safe online by choosing websites that are good and appropriate and avoiding sites that are inappropriate.
- Stand up to cyber bullying when they see it happening.
- Balance the time using technology and other activities.
- Explore the similarities and differences between in-person and online communications, and then learn how to be clear and respectful.
- Make responsible online purchasing decisions.
- Will use technology to advance their own learning.
D. Three Websites or Resources for Parents to access:
I am looking forward to a great and successful year! Continue to stay involved, communicate with your child’s teacher, counselor, or administrator for any assistance you may need during the school year. Stay tuned to any upcoming email blasts and call-outs notifying you about any upcoming events and opportunities for participation.
Jaime Gonzalez
Principal