How to Set Screen Rules That Stick Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. | Caroline Knorr | 2/21/2019
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The Olympia District would like to give thanks to our students and families for their endless support of Spartan Nation. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids
Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules. | Caroline Knorr
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The purpose behind PBIS is to build and reinforce positive behaviors inside our school. By supporting our teachers using PBIS rewards, we are building a stronger culture/environment for our staff, one where they can celebrate the positive things they are doing in their classrooms. To spotlight their PBIS work, OMS staff completed parts of our Staff Bingo Card including: I told a student I was proud of them, Made a positive parent contact, and Gave out 10 Spartan Tickets. Great job Team OMS!
Join the Olympia High School Dance Team for a Mini Dance Clinic and an opportunity to perform with the dance team at a basketball game! See the attached flyer for more details. We hope to see you there! Please email Coach Weyl at emily.weyl@olympia.org with any questions.
It’s GLOW day in 4th grade at Olympia West! Mrs. Swartzendruber’s room has been transformed to go along with the neon dress up day. Students created doodle draws with neon glowing highlighters to illustrate the main themes of the book being read aloud.
Concerned about your kid's digital life? Here are five signs that they have a healthy relationship with screens.
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The Community Claus Spaghetti Dinner is Thursday, Nov. 17. Use the link to reserve your meal pick-up time. Walk-ins are also welcomed.
Everyone attending family reading night will get a free book! The school is open 5:30-7:00. Join us as we read around the world.
There will be a Toys for Tots donation drive at the Nov. 21 girls basketball game and the Nov. 29 boys basketball game. Earn free admission to the game by donating a new, unwrapped toy at the entrance table of the game. Monetary donations for Toys for Tots will also be accepted during the game.
Congratulations to Blaine Halley on being selected 1st team Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All State. This award is voted upon by coaches across the state and is one of the greatest honors any high school football player in the state can receive!
NHS won the 2022 YICU team award for its outstanding commitment to community and service in McLean County on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. NHS officers were present at the ceremony to receive the award. An Independent Selection Committee gave NHS with this honor due to the “depth and breadth of your commitment to servant leadership and philanthropy.” The YICU event was founded on three key goals: Celebrate youth leadership and volunteer service in McLean County. Inspire other young people and Raise funds for local nonprofits in the community. YICU gave NHS a check for $250 which will be donated to the Olympia Promise Council.
Looking for ways to manage your kid's device use? Check out these five easy screen-time tips.
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Community Claus Spaghetti Dinner is this Thursday!
OHMS is collecting names of students for Angel Tree until Tuesday, November 15th. michelle.maris@olympia.org for additional details.
Congratulations to the OHS National Honor Society on being recognized and selected as a Why I See You (YICU) Service Award winner! For A Better Tomorrow is a non-profit organization that recognizes youth leadership and serve to the communities of McLean County.
Congratulations to our Spartans for an amazing football season. Thank you for all of your hard work and the memories you brought our community. We are proud of you!
National Honor Society is running an Olympia High School and Middle School winter coat, hat and mitten drive. Most needed are children's sizes small and medium. All items will be distributed within the community. Drop boxes are located outside the high school and middle school main offices. Deadline is Dec. 9.
Remember to purchase your digital ticket for Olympia vs. Williamsville Quarterfinal football game. Nov. 12th - 2:00pm kickoff. Gates open at 12:30pm.
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Olymia parent and Army National Guard Veteran, Mr. Marc White, was the special guest speaker today at the OHMS Veterans Day assembly. His message focused on connecting the military’s core values with Olympia’s core values, emphasizing the importance of respect, responsibility, and relationships. Several Olympia students shared excerpts stressing the importance of honoring our Veterans. The OHMS choir and band performed the Armed Forces Medley-Pride of America as we recognized the various branches of the military. Over 40 local Veterans attended the assembly including World War II Veteran Mr. Ben Maurer. Thank you to all Veterans for your sacrifices and service.
