Delaware School District Limiting Cell Phone Use

In a digital day and age, its tough to not be on your cell phone all the time. The struggle is the same for students. One Delaware district is limiting cell phone use with a new voluntary rule.

The Colonial School District has implemented a new cellphone initiative this year. The expectation is "out of sight, out of trouble.

Their goal is to improve social, emotional and academic well-being as students come back to school this year. It is not a requirement, but highly encouraged.

George Read, McCullough and Gunning Bedford Middle Schools are the test schools for the new initiative. They are introducing it in collaboration with YONDR. YONDR is a patented system to create phone free spaces.

YONDR has agreed to provide the schools with pouches for kids to put their phones in. Starting on the first day of class,, the schools will distribute these pouches.  They will keep them through the year until the last day. The pouches stay closed and locked and can be magnetically unlocked at the end of the day.

Colonial educators found that their students had lower resiliency and fewer coping mechanisms ever since the pandemic. Research has shown that cell phone use has alarming effects on adolescents already experiencing troubles. Teachers and staff also say that cell phones have become more of a distraction.

The district is aware that not everyone will be a fan. But they are hoping that more people start to see the benefits and how this greatly impacts the children.

What do you think of the new initiative?

Looking for Labor Day weekend events in Delaware? Look no further! We have compiled a list of local events happening in and around your are so you get started on celebrating.

Most students are back at school. Maybe you're headed down to a Delaware beach or a family barbecue. Whatever your plan, make sure you tune into Mix 99.5 WJBR the whole way in your car, on your computer, your mobile app or by saying "Alexa, Open JBR!". We are committed to making sure you have a wonderful weekend filled with fun events and good music.

Deanna and Justin In The Morning will be off on Monday but will return Tuesday to help you get back to work.

ICYMI, they chatted about Labor Day "dos and don'ts" when it comes to fashion choices. Did you ever hear the age old rule that you shouldn't wear white after labor day? Apparently it started at the turn of the century as an elitist rule to separate the wealthy from other people.

Of course, you can wear whatever you want to any of these events (as long as it's appropriate).

With so much family fun, food and music happening in the first state, its tough to make it to every event. But you can try! Below is a list of some fun things happening between today and Monday. Enjoy, stay safe and have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

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Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival got its start in Bear. And even though it moved across the state line to Woodstown, New Jersey (735 Route 40, Pilesgrove Township) in 1990, Delaware still rightly claims it as its own. Running through Sunday, national and local bluegrass acts will be playing starting at 1pm today.

Check out more at http://delawarevalleybluegrass.org

Magical Mystery will jam out in downtown Smyrna from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be on South Main Street between West Commerce Street and West South Street.

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The Arden Club is holding their annual Labor Day weekend fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  It features children’s games and rides, handmade crafts by more than 100 vendors, an antiques market, used books, plants, live music in the Shady Grove, food and drink, an art exhibit and more.

Find out more info at https://ardenclub.org/arden-fair/

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At 7:30 p.m. Bethany Beach will host a 70s Flashback Concert at the town’s bandstand, with seven veteran musicians covering classic songs from the decade

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The Well Coffeehouse is having a free community barbecue from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be facepainting, crafts for kids and a group prayer session. The event is run by IN Him Ministries, a Christian nonprofit.

Sunday at 1:35pm

(Additional games on Friday and Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Monday at 1:05 p.m.) The unofficial final weekend of summer is the official final regular season homestand for the Blue Rocks. Sunday is Family Fun Day, so bring the kids early to play on the field, run the bases and get autographs. Friday night's game ends with fireworks for those looking for a final summer "pop." $6-$11. bluerocks.com

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