Hour of Code Resources

This week students at Albert Hill will take part in the global Hour of Code event as part of Computer Science Education Week to introduce them to computer science.

For students interested in pursuing it further on their own time I’ve put together a list of resources below.

Hour of Code - the original Hour of Code site.

Brain Pop Coding Games

Made w/ Code - Coding activities from Google.

Snap!- Drag and drop programming interface designed to help you learn how to program.

Blockly - Series of educational games that teach programming.

Codester - Create your own dance moves with this coding application.

Crunchzilla - Series of more advanced activities.

Barnes & Noble Book Fair

Did you miss the Barnes & Noble Book Fair this past weekend? Don’t worry! There is still time to support our teachers with your purchase! Here are TWO SIMPLE WAYS:

1. Shop online between now and November 24th using the code on the voucher to make sure proceeds from your purchase go toward Albert Hill. You can even share this
voucher code with family and friends to make sure their purchases count!

2. Purchase a book (or two) online from the teacher wish list. You can have it sent directly to the
school (3400 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23221) with the name of the teacher. Check the aforementioned link for an updated teacher wish list. If you purchase a book, just add the quantity in the “purchased” column.

Social Media Safety and Privacy

Per Ms. Sears' request I've put together a list of links to general social media safety, how-to's on social media privacy settings, and guides to cell phone parental controls. Ms. Sears and the staff at AHMS strongly encourage the students and parents of our school to review the information contained within the links below. It is our hope that parents and students will review this information together and start a dialogue on digital citizenship and the importance it plays in social media today. We also strongly encourage our parents and students to review the Student Code of Responsible Ethics (SCORE) in regard to acceptable use of phones and other private digital devices on school grounds.

General Social Media Safety

Cyberwise: No Grown Up Left Behind
NetSmartz Workshop: Parents
NetSmartz Workshop: Teens
Facebook Safety Center
Common Sense Education: Digital Citizenship
Common Sense Media: Social Media

Social Media Privacy Settings

General
Protecting your privacy on 9 popular social networks

Twitter
Protecting and unprotecting your Tweets
How to Lock Down Your Twitter Privacy Settings

Instagram
Controlling Your Visibility on Instagram
7 must-know privacy tips for Instagram newbies

Facebook
Basic Privacy Settings and Tools
The Complete Guide to Facebook Privacy Settings
Here’s How to Use Facebook’s Mystifying Privacy Settings

YouTube

Change the Privacy Settings for Your Video - YouTube

Privacy Settings and Safety Tips for Socializing on YouTube

What You Need to Know about YouTube Videos and Your Child's Reputation

Flickr

Privacy Settings and Safety Tips for Socializing on Flickr

How to Make Photos Private on Flicker: 4 Steps

Blogger
Control access to your blog

Wordpress
Privacy Settings
Post Visibility

Pinterest
Edit your account privacy
How to be Private on Pinterest in 3 Steps

Google+
Choose how you share information on your Google+ profile
How to Change Your Google+ Privacy Settings
How To: Managing Your Google+ Security Settings

LinkedIn
Managing Account Settings
How To: Managing Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
9 LinkedIn Default Settings You Need to Change Immediately

Tumblr

Tumblr Privacy and Safe Search Settings

Go Off the Grid

Cell Phone/Tablet Parental Controls

iPhone
Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
iPhone Parental Controls: The Ultimate Guide
How do I set parental controls on the iPhone?

Android
Google introduces Family Link, its own parental control software for Android
How to set up parental controls on Android smartphones and tablets
How to use Android parental controls
Set up parental controls on Google Play

Windows Phone
Windows phone parental controls – Setup Step-By-Step

Computer Parental Controls

Apple
macOS Sierra Parental Controls (10.12, latest version)
macOS El Capitan Parental Controls (10.11)
macOS Yosemite Parental Controls (10.10)
How to use Parental Controls on your Mac: The ultimate guide

Windows
Keep your kids safer on the PC
How to Use Parental Controls in Windows 7
How to Use Parental Controls in Windows 8
How to Use the Parental Controls in Windows 10

The Art of Change - Free Summer Camp Opportunity for Girls

“The Art of Change” will teach girls, who are currently in grades 6-8, how to become socially and culturally competent global citizens. Yewande Austin (a 2017 President Barack Obama “Lifetime Achievement Award” Honoree) will lead girls in a series of entrepreneurship workshops, STEAM and performing arts classes, and field trips while teaching them how to develop their own social business model with girls in another country! This multidisciplinary approach will show students how to think more creatively about solving real-world social issues. Are you ready to change the world? St. Catherine’s School will show you how!

https://www.st.catherines.org/page/summer/art-of-change

The Art of Change Application Form

The Art of Change Teacher/Mentor Recommendation Form

Latin Ballet Dance Workshops at Albert Hill

From our Spanish teacher Ms. Midyette,

On Tuesday, May 2, professional dancers from the Latin Ballet will begin their dance program at Albert Hill called "Be Proud of Yourself!" The program consists of seven dance workshops and a final performance that "focus on the culture and history" related to dance and music, including reggaeton/hip hop, salsa, merengue, and cumbia.

In order to participate, please pick up a registration form in the main office, fill out both sides, sign it, and return it to Ms. Midyette in Room 303 by Thursday, April 27. Be sure to include the check for $30 made out to "Albert Hill Middle School." If you are unable to pay at this time, please contact Ms. Midyette so that she can find a teacher sponsor for your child.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, and the final performance will be in the evening on Wednesday, May 24. All participants must be able to attend all seven workshops as well as the final performance in order to participate.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Midyette if you have any questions! - jmidyett@rvaschools.net

Click here to download the registration form.

International Night

Photos and video from International Night held on Thursday January 19th courtesy of our Spanish teacher and event organizer Ms. Midyette.

Thank You VisArts After School Program!

From our art teacher Ms. Russell,
A huge 'thank you' to Dean Whitbeck and the artists from VisArts After School Program! Dean organized an art opening of our students' work at VisArts! Mr. Clark, Ms. Martin and Ms. Lawson took 40 kids to see the exhibit last Friday! Thanks to all of you!