The purpose of this meeting was to provide Cyber Bullying information and resources for parents and delegates. 

Cyber bullying is real in Loudoun County. There was a recent case of a child predator impersonating a child via a gaming console with internet access. Thankfully the child reached out to her guidance counselor after which the Sheriff's Department investigated.

Cyber Bullying Tips

TIP #1: if your student must have a phone don't get the data plan. Decrease their ability to connect without your oversight. They can connect to WiFi at home.
TIP#2: make the child’s profile private on social media sites
TIP #3: don't forget that their phone is YOUR phone. You bought it as a parent and are ultimately responsible for it

Cyber Bullying Resources

• VA Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies- http://www.stopbullying.gov/laws/virginia.html
• Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department Internet Safety- http://sheriff.loudoun.gov/Index.aspx?NID=211
• Cyberbullying- National Crime Prevention Council- http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying
• Department of Homeland Security- Stop, Think, Connect Program- http://stopthinkconnect.org/
• Saavy Cyber Kids- http://www.savvycyberkids.org/

MSAAC meets every month on the third Wednesday at the LCPS Administration building.

Every school in the LCPS should have a MSAAC representative. If your school does not have one please contact your PTO and ask for a representative. Each delegate is responsible for communicating what occurs at each meeting and being a resource for the school they represent. 

Wednesday, November 20; 7 to 9 PM