Discuss Personal vs. Private Info
Talk about the difference between what's OK to share online (favorite color) and what's not (home address).
Our Olympia CUSD 16 app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access new app features like chat and class streams via web and in the app.
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Show your school spirit with a spartan stuffy! The order closes on Friday, March 21! To place your order use the QR code or the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3MRmJ18fv_B7nA8JsfQJC4y9EK6JbEoyZXEygexEx7Fdchg/viewform
What a fun week in kindergarten! Students participated in a chocolate taste test as we learned about the digraph "th". We ended the week by making leprechaun traps! Students created and implemented a plan to try to trap a leprechaun.
Kindergarten had a blast at STEM day this week!
5th grade boys are enjoying family fun night!
How does Olympia approach the protection of student data? We have an entire page of our website dedicated to how this is handled. From FERPA to COPPA to SOPPA, you can learn it all here:
https://www.olympia.org/page/student-data-privacy
When kids start to go online, whether they're playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or just following their curiosity on Google, it's important that they understand the basics of online privacy and safety. With some general guidelines around what information is and isn't OK to share, and some help from parents when they're unsure, kids can have fun and learn a lot in the digital world.
When kids go online, whether they're playing multiplayer games, using social media apps, or posting their latest creative expressions, it's important that they understand how to keep their private information safe. With tips on how to avoid scams and protect their personal data, tweens and teens can travel all over the digital world -- and still be in charge of their digital footprints.
We will expand on these tips throughout the month during our Family Tips series!
The 3rd graders participated in many engaging STEM activities today. Students were able to create and experiment using Legos, biodegradable packing peanuts, clay boats, sound makers, slime, and launchers.
Article: bit.ly/olyDSA1
If you're not ready to #deletefacebook, here are 13 simple things you and your kids can do on your social accounts, phones, and devices to keep data safe. By Caroline Knorr
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids: bit.ly/OlySPV1
Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games -- these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online. But when sharing goes beyond friends and family, it can be risky.
Don't miss out on this one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase your very own Olympia Spartans Stuffy. Each Stuffy is $20. The deadline to order is March 21, and it will arrive before the end of the school year. These will make great gifts for people of all ages.
What’s Taxed and What’s Not Under the One-Cent Tax Proposal
Did you know? The one-cent tax proposed for McLean County only applies to items that are currently subject to Illinois sales tax. Here’s what won’t be taxed:
🍞 Groceries / Unprepared Food
💊 Prescription medications
🚗 Vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, mobile homes)
🚜 Farm equipment, parts, and inputs
💈 Personal/professional services (haircuts, accounting, legal services, etc.)
📊 Wholesale purchases
What will be taxed? Only items that are currently taxed under Illinois law. For example:
🍜 Prepared foods
📺 Retail purchases (clothing, electronics, etc.)
📦 Online sales
If approved, this tax will help fund critical improvements for our schools while minimizing impact on essential purchases. Learn more about how these funds would impact our school community by attending our community information meeting on March 10th @ 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Olympia High School, visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info or contacting us directly.
This past week, students explored nonfiction texts using a range of engaging strategies. They explored how authors structure their content to deepen comprehension. One highlight involved reading about the "wicked problem" of food insecurity and its impact on students, after which they creatively crafted news reports to respond to the issue.
🗣️Community Meeting Tonight!📅
Our community meeting to discuss the One Cent Tax referendum will be held tonight. Join us to learn more and ask questions.
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Tonight! March 10th, 5 PM, OHS Media Center
RSVP and details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/958190719740166
Get ready to bid on amazing silent auction baskets at our school fundraiser- Family Fun Night! There’s something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting our students! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 14, and join the fun—every bid makes a difference!
The Cake Walk is a popular event at Family Fun Night. We need baked goods to have a successful night! If you can provide something, please sign up on the link. Cakes, cupcakes, donuts, and prepackaged baked items are all welcome. Donations can be brought to the school office on March 14.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DA4AF22A6F58-45565624-family
Volunteers are needed to help serve food at Family Fun Night on March 14. Sign up now for a shift:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DA4AF22A6F58-55223885-family
🗣️Upcoming Meeting📅
Join us this month as we share information on the One-Cent Tax referendum. Learn more and ask questions!
📍Meeting:
March 10th, 5 PM, OHS Media Center
RSVP and details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/958190719740166
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Did you know? When you shop in other counties, you may already be contributing to their local schools. Many neighboring counties, including Sangamon, Peoria, Champaign, Logan and Macon, already have the one-cent tax. Now, McLean County voters will determine if the tax is approved for local schools.
If approved, the proposed One-Cent Tax will provide funding for safety upgrades, facility improvements, and property tax stabilization.
Learn more about the sales tax by attending our community information meeting on March 10th @ 5:00 p.m., visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info or contacting us directly
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