| Dear Parents, Thanks to everyone who participated in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School activity last week. We loved seeing all the purple! Are Your Kids Using AI? According to recent data, only 37% of parents whose teens have used generative AI were aware of it!AI tools, like ChatGPT, are becoming more common in our kids’ lives—whether it’s for schoolwork or entertainment. While it may seem overwhelming, this is a perfect chance to open up conversations about how technology impacts the world around us.To help you get started, Common Sense Media has put together an excellent resource: The Parent’s Ultimate Guide to Generative AI. This guide explains AI in simple terms and offers helpful tips for having meaningful discussions with your children about their use of AI tools. What the guide covers:What is Generative AI, and how are kids using it?How to talk to your kids about the benefits and risks of AI.Tips to help kids think critically about AI-created content.AI doesn’t have to be intimidating—it’s something you and your family can explore together. Use this guide as a tool to make technology a regular part of your conversations at home. Access the guide here: Links to an external site. The Parent’s Ultimate Guide to Generative AILinks to an external site. Choose Kindness We are on the lookout for any acts of kindness at Altara. Here are some examples of kindness happening at our school these past couple of weeks. We have the best students! Ian Gumbo (2nd grade) Ian is so good about including so many students. He’s a good partner and he can look out for those around him. Tabitha Shern (4th grade) Always helps her partner when they don’t understand something and encourages them to work harder. Remie Carothers (1st grade) Remie regularly offers to help her classmates organize their desks, clean up a mess, and comfort them when they are sad. Samuel Jimenez (5th grade) You make sure your classmates feel heard by paying full attention when they speak and responding thoughtfully. Your respect and kindness towards others encourage a positive and respectful environment in our class. Nixon Bagley (kindergarten) Nixon is always looking for ways to be kind! He helped clean up a big mess in the art area without being asked! 🙂 Jocelyn Jaffa (Dahlmeier) JoJo is such a kind friend! She loves to help others and always makes kind choices. Maya Okelberry (kindergarten) Every time I ask someone to help me clean up…Maya jumps right up and starts cleaning. Eddie Clyde (kindergarten) Eddie is always looking for ways to cheer up people. His smile brightens the room. He is kind by showing interest in others and how they are doing. 🙂 School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/ Instagram: altaraelementary Parent Volunteer application link: https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/depts/external-relations/volunteer/ Upcoming Dates Nov. 19th—1st-5th grade Field Trip to Alta High School to watch the musical “Matilda” Nov. 21st—PTA Spirit Night; Pier 49 Pizza; 11-9 all day Nov. 27-29—Thanksgiving Break; No school Dec. 10th—Altara School Choir Concert; 7:00 pm for families Dec. 17th—Dual Immersion program for parents; 9:15 (Watch for more details as we will be doing two performances to have space for everyone) Dec. 20th—Kindergarten program for parents; 8:45 Have a great day! Julie Fielding, Principal Altara Elementary |
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