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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's a draft email to send to the school.

Dear Principal - 
I’m reaching out because our family would like to significantly limit Larlo's use of technology during the school day as much as reasonably possible.

I understand FCPS uses technology as part of instruction and that there may not be a way to opt out of all digital tools across the board. 
That said, I want to make sure we are using every available FCPS option and school-level alternative to minimize screen time and third-party websites/programs for [Child Name].
Here’s what we are doing on our end:
We will complete the Parent Digital Consent (PDC) forms in ParentVUE and opt out of any optional technology services and third-party platforms where an alternative is available.
We would like to decline an FCPS-issued device for [Child Name] (and use whatever process/forms are required).
What I’m asking from the school:
A list of the digital platforms/websites currently used with [Child Name]’s grade/classroom, and which ones are considered required vs. optional.
For any “optional” tools that require parent consent, confirmation of the non-digital alternatives that will be provided if we opt out.
Where feasible, help identifying opportunities for paper-based or offline options for daily work (classwork/homework) to reduce routine screen exposure.
I’m not trying to make things harder for the teachers — I just want to be clear and proactive so we’re aligned on what is and isn’t possible, and so [Child Name] can still fully participate.
Thank you for your help. If it’s easier, I’m happy to jump on a quick call to walk through the platforms and the opt-out process.
Warmly,
Parent of Larlo[/quote]

LOL[/quote]

+1  If I received that letter I would laugh too.  And I'm not putting the onus on my employee to provide accommodations, they have enough to do already.  I would suggest you go to Costco and buy one of those reading and writing worksheet tomes.  They can do that instead. [/quote]

In all seriousness I wonder how much better the kids whose parents pay money for tutoring where pen/paper and real books do over their non tutored peers and how much that is due to the medium itself.

It's hard to say when you have more involved parents.[/quote]

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