Dear Jefferson Families,
Jefferson is a G3 School! What does “G3” mean? The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is
initiating the 3rd group of schools who will transform teaching and learning through the use of digital
tools and resources.
During the 2017-2018 school year, staff will prepare a healthy digital culture for your child(ren).
Starting in 1st quarter, 2017, all students will receive a Chromebook to use at school.
These devices will be used for learning purposes only. Devices will have access
to the internet and applications to help meet the learning needs of your
child(ren). Students will have a balanced day and will only access a digital
device when it is the best tool for the learning target.
This is a great partnership opportunity for us to work together on appropriate
use of digital devices. We encourage you to start talking to your child(ren) about
online safety as we start to provide lessons on digital citizenship. Below are a
few resources that can support this process:
● www.commonsensemedia.org​: parent resource with practical digital safety tips
● www.netsmartzkids.org​: online safety videos
W​hile completing the on-line enrollment,​ MMSD will ask you to read the Family Digital Device
Guidelines or watch a 3 minute video on the key points. Upon completion, an electronic agreement
will be available that will enable your child to use the chromebook in school. For more information,
visit ​www.mmsd.org/ignite​ and click on “Families.”
A couple of changes for next year: Students will need a 3 inch binder to organize classroom
materials, and backpacks will be stored in the students’ lockers throughout the day.
We look forward to our partnership as we create responsible, respectful, and safe children living in the
digital age!
Sincerely,
Isaac Kirkwood
Principal