Principal's Message

A Message From Tom Olson, Principal

April 9, 2013

Last Thursday evening we hosted Steve Smith, Director of Loyalty Marketing for Cincinnati Bell, along with Gwen Bender, Chief Juvenile Prosecutor for Hamilton County at the school to hear issues our students face in the digital age.  The program was very informative.  We appreciated all who came and the questions that were asked – thank you!  Here are a few “take aways” from last evening’s event:

• Technology is a good thing – it is here to stay.
• We must help our students understand the “rules of engagement” with technology – much like we do when they begin driving.
• It is okay for parents to sit down with their son or daughter and review all the apps on the phone.
  • Warning – if anyone has a password protected app (such as “photovault”), that should be a red flag something may be hidden on the phone.
• Cyberbullying, sexting, and on-line privacy are issues we will continue to face – being open and honest with students about the dangers and consequences of posting, sending, and viewing on-line information is the best course of action.

In addition to these valuable tips, Mr. Smith shared the following web-sites with the audience.  These are places you may visit to find out more about on-line safety and ways in which you can help your son or daughter understand the rules of engagement in the 21^st Century.

www.connectsafely.org

www.commonsensemedia.org

www.thatsnotcool.com

We will be looking to bring the Cincinnati Bell program to our students, but did want the parents to be able to hear this information first.  Thank you again for attending last evening!

As we move toward the end of the school year, there are many activities going on at MHS you may wish to be a part of and mark on your calendars.  Please make note of:

• Softball and baseball games, as well as track meets are going on – please visit the athletic page for dates and locations for these contests.
• The Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled April meeting on Monday, April 15^th in the Perin Media Center.
• Hello Dolly will be performed at Madeira High School on April 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th.  You may go to the “quick links” on the Madeira home page and scroll to the “music/drama” link for details on show times and ticket information.
• Senior Citizens’ Day will be on Wednesday, April 17^th – we invite our seniors to come and see “Hello Dolly” at 10:00 a.m.
• The final early release for the school year is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24^th.
•  There  will be a Band Concert on Wednesday, April 24^th in the auditorium – the band will also be presenting awards at the concert.
• Market Day pickup will be on Tuesday, April 30^th in the cafeteria.
• Academic Day of Signing for our top seniors will be on Thursday, May 2^nd at 3:30 in the auditorium.

We hope to see many of you at our school over the next few weeks.  Thank you for all you do to support your child’s education and help make Madeira High School a great place to be!  If you have any questions for us, please call the office at 891-8222.  Thank you!