SURFING THE INTERNET
Tips about web surfing to share with your children:
  • Discuss what sorts of websites they may visit.
  • Discuss what to do if they accidentally stumble upon an inappropriate website.
  • Encourage them to come to you with questions if material puzzles or disturbs them.
  • Be sure they come to you before spending money on the Internet.
  • Place the computer in a quiet "public" room (i.e., family room, living room, or den) to make online exploration a
    group activity.
  • Use software and online services that filter inappropriate material.
  • Discuss when to - and when not to - use email and chat rooms.
The websites listed below are intended to help with homework and make the work a lot more fun.
PARENTING
Compact for Student Sucess [more...]
Education Place - Parents' Place [more...]: The Houghton Mifflin Education Place website provides activities and
resources for parents, caregivers, and homeschoolers who want to help their children excel in school.
Home and School Connection [more...]: Since 1990, Resources for Educators has been working to build close
partnerships between families and schools. More than 20,000 educators depend upon our proven parent involvement
publications to give real help and support to the 8 million families they serve.
U.S. Department of Education [more...]: This official site offers tips for parents on issues such as family involvement and
Internet use. Try hands-on advice for making the most of school breaks and museum visits or, dig into suggested
activities for art, geography, history, and math.
HEALTH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [more...]: This site contains health pamphlets, fact sheets, research, and
statistics. An area about infants and children explains the basics of earaches, strep throat, asthma, and many other
childhood health problems.

Kids Health [more...]: Medical experts provide information on growing up healthy, with special sections for parents and
kids. Learn how to choose a babysitter, check signs and symptoms of childhood infections, put together a first-aid kit,
and prepare your child for emergencies.

LD OnLine [more...]: Find out about learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. Includes definitions and tips on
how to know if your child is affected and where to get help. More detailed articiles give advice on working toward
school success and coping day-to-day.
FAMILY LIFE
Family.com [more...]: From cooking to travel, Disney's Family.com presents idea for family fun. Discover recipes,
vacations, and activities that can bring your family closer together.
The above information is provided by "Home & School Connection - 1999 Edition," Resources for Educators, Inc.,
and does not constitute an endorsement by John Adams Elementary school.
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Volunteer Application in the office, and have been cleared by Megan's Law. We ask that you do this now,
as it cannot be done overnight and the field trips are coming up fast.