Online Gaming FAQs
This FAQ guide addresses common parental concerns about the gaming habits of children and teens, including recognizing signs of problematic gaming, managing gaming-related meltdowns, and safeguarding from online risks like bullying and exposure to inappropriate content.
Discover age-appropriate strategies for setting healthy boundaries around gaming, fostering open communication, and utilizing parental controls to ensure a safer and more balanced digital experience for your child or teenager.
Full article here: https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/online-gaming-faqs
Unmasking the World of Digital Disguise
Various motivations behind fake accounts include catfishing for false relationships or bullying, grooming for exploiting vulnerable children, scamming for financial gain, sock puppeteering for manipulating opinions, and secret or pseudonym accounts for privacy.
Catfishing and grooming, especially targeting teens, can have severe consequences on mental wellbeing.
Read more on how to protect your children online here: https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/unmasking-the-world-of-digital-disguise
This Thursday from 5-9pm, the EPC is hosting a Dine and Donate at Dave and Buster's at the Premium Outlets! You must present this flyer!
The Safety Patrol at GTES has established a fundraising effort for the 2024-2025 school year to benefit The Marine Mammal Stranding Center. This fundraiser is inspired by the 3rd and 4th grade ELA Curriculums- "The Sea" and "A Great Heart!" We applaud the efforts of our 5th Grade Safety Patrol and their advisors- Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Walto. Well done by all! Please support them if you can!
EAGLES Spirit Week the Week of February 3rd at Gloucester Township Elementary School! Check out the flyer for more information! GO BIRDS!
Do your kids struggle to stay awake during the day?
Our experts explore the question: Is Your Child's Screen Stealing Their Sleep (and Their Smarts)?
Read the article and learn how to:
• Spot the telltale signs of screen-induced fatigue
• Uncover the downsides of screen exposure on restful sleep
• Discover strategies to help your child regain restful nights and sharpen concentration
https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/is-your-child-s-screen-stealing-their-sleep-and-their-smarts-
Join us on Friday, January 24th for another Eagles Spirit Day! Students are encouraged to wear their Eagles gear or colors and are permitted to wear hats on Friday! GO BIRDS!
Join us on Friday, January 17th for an Eagle Spirit Day! Students are encouraged to wear their Eagles gear or colors and are permitted to wear hats on Friday! E-A-G-L-E-S... EAGLES!
We are so excited for our Open House Event at Ren's Coffee House and Books next week. Here is the schedule of events for our event on December 17th.
Join GTES at Ren's Coffee House and Books for a Holiday Open House on December 17th from 4:30-6:00.
Tech-Tastic Tips for the Holiday Season
Get ready for the festive season with our article, Tech-Tastic Tips for the Holiday Season to learn:
• How to create or update a family tech agreement
• Essential tips for protecting new tech devices, consoles, apps, and games with parental controls before your child is allowed access
• Ways to ensure that technology enhances your festivities
You can find the article on the GTPS Online Safety Hub here:
https://gloucestertownshipschools.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/tech-tastic-tips-for-the-festive-season
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Join Gloucester Township Elementary School in recognizing Diabetes Awareness Month on Thursday, November 14th by wearing BLUE. Show your support to all those fighting Type 1 Diabetes! (Including some of our own little Yellow Jackets)
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GIVING DAYS at Gloucester Township Elementary School are BACK! Join us on 11/5, 11/22, 11/27, 12/6, and 12/13 as we raise money to benefit families in need in our community during this holiday season! Participate in the theme day and bring in $1 to make your contribution! Incentive offerred for the class with the best fundraising amount!
Please join us at GTES on Wednesday, November 20th for classroom visits to celebrate American Education. Please see the letter for more information.
Picture Day RETAKES/MAKE-UPS are scheduled for November 12. Please see the image for more details.
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Fall 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences are November 13, 14, and 15. Please view the website and Student and Family Handbook Site for more information and how to select your conference spot. Conference sign-ups begin on November 1st. Click the link for more information: https://sites.google.com/gloucestertownshipschools.org/gtes/ptc
Support the EPC tonight by coming out to GLOW in Washington Township!
https://www.visitglow.com/gtelementaryepc
Congratulations to our Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners!
