Curriculum and Instruction at Martinez Elementary

Greetings Eagle Parents! Here at MES we are constantly working to help our Eagles SOAR! How can you help and be an engaging part of this process? Start by reviewing your weekly grade level newsletters emailed by our teachers. We can also make a paper copy available to you. These resources offer insight into all the standards being taught, as well as web links you can use to help with engagement at home. All students in 1^st -5^th grades are involved in Reading and Math Unit Based assessments this year provided by the Columbia County School District in an effort to maintain our course through the Georgia Standards of Excellence and provide us insight for your child’s mastery of the grade level standards. The rigor of these tests are at a high level as we are dedicating ourselves to growing problem solvers. Communicate with your child, not just about their daily behavior chart, but about the learning going on in their school day, activities they are working on, goals they have set with their teacher, and instructional challenges they are faced with in school. Feel free to contact me at any time for instructional support : leslie.dial@ccboe.net

Thank you for your commitment to engaging instruction,

Leslie Dial ~Instructional Specialist

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Digital Citizenship

Know you're making the best possible choices for your kids.

Since 2003, Common Sense has been the leading independent source for media recommendations and advice for families. Here are some videos about digital safety.

Safety in My Online Neighborhood

The power of the internet allows students to experience and visit places they might not be able to see in person. But, just like traveling in the real world, it's important to be safe when traveling online. On this virtual field trip, kids can practice staying safe on online adventures.

Pause and Think

From our head down to our toes, and our feet up to our nose, the Digital Citizens teach students how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online.

Teen Voices: Dealing with Digital Drama

On social media it’s easy for kids to be misunderstood or say something they don’t mean. Other times, being behind a screen makes it easier for them to say mean or hurtful things they wouldn’t say in person. All of this can lead to some serious online drama. In this video, your students can hear teens give their honest thoughts and opinions on the topic, and think about ways to cope with digital drama in their lives, or maybe even avoid it altogether.