Wednesday, December 7th is an Early Release Day for Olympia students. OHMS will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and elementary schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your kids how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.
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:: Give them the right words ::
Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
Congratulations to Lexi Brammeier on her decision to continue her softball playing career and education at Carl Sandburg College, where she will study clinical psychology.
:: Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online ::
So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online.
Just a reminder that the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball games tonight against Farmington will be in the middle school gym since the high school gym is being set up for the annual Madrigal performances this weekend. Please enter the building through the middle school entrance
The water leak on the OHMS campus has been fixed! We will see all our students and staff tomorrow (Thursday, December 1st).
All after school activities at the high school and middle school are cancelled for tonight. Shuttle busses will still operate as we have practices at the elementary buildings.
My kid seems addicted to her phone. What do I do? It may seem like your kid is addicted (and may even "feel" addicted) to the phone, but it's more likely normal teen behavior.
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OHS science students are investigating the case of a girl who became very sick after contracting antibiotic resistant bacteria. Redesigned to simulate a mystery, this classroom was transformed with decor and music to engage these scientists as they solve the case.
Tomorrow is the last day to register for the OHS Mini Dance Clinic! Make sure to submit your online registration using the QR code and turn in the permission slip and payment to your child's school by tomorrow. See the flyer below for more details. Email coach Emily Weyl at emily.weyl@olympia.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!
Tough loss for boys varsity basketball tonight against East Peoria.
JV wins another one 47-43!
Both teams finish out the El Paso Thanksgiving tournament tomorrow against Roanoke Benson
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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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 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!
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.
