Screen time; the reality is that there really is no magic number that's "just right." What's more important is the quality of kids' media, how it fits into your family's lifestyle, and how you engage your kids with it. Read more: http://bit.ly/OlyScreenTime
Family Tip 1: Create screen-free times and zones
Upcoming Family Nights!
Do you multitask in front of your kids? Check out that and other solutions to help your child reduce multitasking during homework time.
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Upcoming session on Emotional Regulation coming November 28th via Zoom at 6:00. Register today!
Olympia South is hosting McTeacher Night TONIGHT at the McLean McDonalds. Stop by between 5-7 and grab dinner.
Help keep media/tech use in check by following a few simple practices:
1. Create screen-free times and zones
2. Explore built-in digital well-being tools
3. Model the behavior you want to see
4. Help kids identify healthy behaviors
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Read more: bit.ly/OlyMBTipsS
OMS Volleyball Tryouts @ OWE
6 & 7th graders Monday, Nov. 27th
8th graders Tuesday, Nov. 28th
It's easy to get distracted from homework (and life) when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Let's set some common sense guidelines by signing this Family Media Agreement within your family: bit.ly/OlyAgree
Reminder: Today Wednesday, November 1st is an Early Release Day for Olympia students. OHMS students dismiss at 11:30, Elementary students dismiss at noon.
OMS Boys Basketball open the season strong securing victories in both the 7th and 8th grade games against Dee-Mack. Final scores: 7th grade 43-17. 8th grade overtime thriller 43-38.
OMS Volleyball Open Gyms will be held on the following dates at Oly West 5:30-7
Thursday 11/2
Thursday 11/9
Monday 11/13
Monday 11/20
It is a great week to be a Spartan! Only one week left to purchase some great Olympia fan gear. https://fancloth.shop/CUTZB
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Other than straight-up cyberbullying, what are some other reasons our kids might be bummed by others' online behavior? Read more about ghosting, subtweeting, griefing (plus more), and learn some simple tips on how to handle these situations.
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Chatting online can feel just like talking to someone in person, but it's actually quite different. It's all because of something called the "online disinhibition effect," which makes us more likely to share/communicate differently than if in person.
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This is just one week to go in the annual OMS Butterbraids Fundraiser. All paper order forms along with the money are due by next Wednesday, November 1st to the OMS office. You can also use the link below to submit online orders. The delivery of sold items is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15th at 3:00 pm.
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/78e03041-e935-420b-9cdb-32b9d3180642
#DigCit Family Tip 6: Review worst-case steps.
Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact information.
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There are A LOT of "social media" sites out there. You know about Twitter & Facebook, but what about Reddit, TikTok, Snapchat, or Discord? Educate yourself with these "Parent's Ultimate Guides" from Common Sense media!
