St. Mary's School Social Media Presentation (5th-8th grade students only)
Wed, Jan 14
|Rockville
This presentation tells the real story behind social media platforms: you, all of us are the product. It breaks down why we find social media so irresistible and examines who is controlling whom.
Time & Location
Jan 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Rockville, 600 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
About the event
This 45-minute interactive social media presentation is intended for 5th – 8th grade students. It is delivered by Gabrielle Fontana and a high school senior student. The goal of the presentation is to build emotional resilience while using social media. The topics covered are:
Discussion of emotions & resilience
What is social media
Positives and negatives of social media
Explore Snapchat and how the app can become a chore
What are other ways to measure friendship quality