Digital Citizenship
Resources
Digital Citizenship Team
St. Mary's is committed to School Family patnerships that foster healthy dialogue and skill building. As part of the Common Sense School recognition process, we have selected the following Faculty, Staff and Parent representatives to be a part of our Digital Citizenship Team.
Lori Valdepeñas - Library Media Specialist
Anna Borrelli - School Counselor
Peggy Thompson - Design & Technology Teacher
Vicki Oliver - Digital Learning Specialist
Scott Schaefer - Lang. Arts/Literature Teacher
Katie Botha - Parent Representative
Common Sense Education
Curriculum Sample
(G1, 3, 5)
A Digital Life Dilemma is a tricky situation related to tech or social media use—and it doesn't always have an obvious right or wrong answer.
- Even when someone has been hurt or wronged, the best way to respond in a dilemma is often unclear.
- Acknowledging this complexity helps students dig into the messiness of real issues they will face, and come up with thoughtful and realistic action steps.
- These activities have proven to be powerful ways to engage students in meaningful discussions.
Middle School Parents
There is great information for Middle School parents and students within the Common Sense Media offering, but we also wanted to share a tool that offers media resources through a Christian (non-denominational) lens.
The Culture Translator email is a free weekly resource from Axis that helps parents and adults understand the latest trends, slang, and stories shaping teen culture.
Each Friday, it breaks down what’s happening and why it matters—so you can connect with your teen through meaningful, informed conversations rooted in faith.
