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Parents and guardians of students in grades 5-8 are invited to join us to learn about what young people may be doing online and how to help your child stay safe.
 
Agenda
6:00-6:15 Pizza and Refreshments
6:15-7:50 Welcome and Opening Remarks, Rich Melillo
                 Somerville Public Schools (SPS) Bullying Investigation Procedures, Liz Doncaster
                 Cell Phone safety and Sexting, Charlie LaFauci
                 Popular websites and apps used by youth online; online predator safety, Camila Barrera
                 Short Video and Prevention Methods, Cory Mashburn
7:50-8:00 Q and A
 
Presenters
Rich Melillo, Director of Student Services, Somerville Public Schools (SPS)
Liz Doncaster, Assistant Director of Student Services, SPS
Charlie LaFauci, District Supervisor of Library/Media Services, SPS
Camila Barrera, Presenter, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth
Cory Mashburn, Director of the Office of Prevention, City of Somerville

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