Mrs. Cathie Middleton

Principal

Mr. Curtis Pelham

Assistant Principal

Dr. Nancy J. McGinley

Superintendent of Schools

Terri Nichols

Associate Superintendent

AshleyRiverCreativeArtsElementary School

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1871 Wallace School Road

CharlestonSC29407

Tel. (843) 763-1555

Fax (843) 763-1567

October 16th, 2013

Dear Parents,

This year we will be using Edmodo in Fifth Grade.Edmodo is a free and secure learning network for teachers, students, and schools. It provides a safe way for teachers and students to connect, share content, access homework, participate in discussions, manage due dates, and receive class information.

In this private learning environment that is managed by the teacher, students can only interact with others in the class.Edmodo provides a safe and easy way to support learning beyond the classroom, and help students develop important online skills.

Edmodo is accessible online and through any mobile device with Internet capabilities – including free apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. Students can access their account from any mobile device or computer, and set up notifications within Edmodo to receive alerts/reminders via text or e-mail.

Edmodo will not be used as a social network like Facebook or MySpace. This tool will be used strictly for educational purposes using the following guidelines:

  • Students will be required to use appropriate grammar instead of texting language
  • Edmodo does not allow private student-to-student messaging - the site will be used to discuss school-related content only, and the teacher will monitor all Edmodo activity
  • No put-downs or sarcasm toward another’s ideas. All school rules and consequences related to harassment apply.

On Edmodo, students will be able to:

  • Participate in class or group discussions that are monitored by the teacher (students cannot send private messages to other students)
  • Communicate directly with the teacher to ask questions and get help with work
  • Keep track of important due dates, events, and tasks
  • Receive and turn in assignments and quizzes
  • View missed work when absent from class
  • Access files, links and resources provided by the teacher
  • Access Edmodo from any computer or mobile device with Internet capabilities and receive notification reminders via email or text (optional)

Student permission and use of Edmodo falls under our school’s Acceptable Use Policy. Those who violate the guidelines above may face disciplinary action and/or face losing the privilege of using Edmodo.

I look forward to a great year as wecontinue to incorporate technology into our curriculum. If you have any questions, please contact me at

Thank you,

Jennifer Waldron

75 Calhoun Street●Charleston, SC29401●tel. (843) 937-6300●fax. (843) 937-6323●