Due to inclement weather, Olympia CUSD 16 will be running one hour late today, Monday December 16. Be safe out there!

What Kind of Digital Footprint Do You Want To Leave?
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/education/Digital_Footprint_Animation_2017.mp4

Check out this short video for your elementary kiddos around what a digital footprint really means. We already K-5 students posting and interacting online, so let's start some good habits early!
http://bit.ly/OlyDFV2

As soon as you share the first photo of your kid, you're establishing their digital footprint. As kids get older and start creating their own content or engaging with others online, it's important for them to understand the tracks they're leaving behind and what those tracks might reveal. Parents can help guide kids toward creating the kind of footprint they can be proud of. https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-tips/k-5-digital-footprint-and-identity

As soon as you share the first photo of your kid, you're establishing their digital footprint. As kids get older and start creating their own content or engaging with others online, it's important for them to understand the tracks they're leaving behind and what those tracks might reveal. Parents can help guide kids toward creating the kind of footprint they can be proud of.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-tips/k-5-digital-footprint-and-identity

Many students are already posting and sharing information about themselves online. But in a world where oversharing might seem like the norm, it’s important for kids to think about their digital footprints. Listen to what other teens have to say about sharing on social media. Are you making the right sharing decisions? bit.ly/OlyDFV1
#DigCit Reboot! In a time of 24/7 connectivity, do the benefits of online sharing outweigh the risks? In Dec. our digital citizenship focus will be on the topic of Digital Footprint & Identity. Look for posts throughout the month to use as discussion points with your family!
Merry Christmas from Olympia West! We are ready for the parade!!!

Which student at West will be wearing these presents in the parade? Come see us today for the Minier Christmas parade at 4:00.

OWE Kindergarteners had fun with science today!



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Penny Wars are coming to an end! Who will be the winners this week?! 💵

Fourth graders are reading by the fireplace today. #OlySpartanPride

Student Council is ready to help with the Community Claus Spaghetti Dinner.

Happy Friday from 4th grade and PreK book buddies!

Olympia West Staff enjoyed celebrating World Kindness Day today!

Olympia West celebrates our Veterans! Thank you Veterans!



Congratulations to Makinli and Ethan for being Spartan ticket winners! They chose to read a book to the kindergarten classes as their incentive.


Fourth grade is participating in a post card exchange with other fourth grade classrooms around the United States. So far, we have received two post cards from Texas.

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