5th graders identifying Mystery Matter based on its properties including color, texture, and it’s reaction with water and vinegar.
Article Time!
How to Set Screen Rules That Stick: Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. This article contains tips for all ages!
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-set-screen-rules-that-stick
Fifth graders practicing rhythms and bass clef with stations in music class! #olyspartanpride
Article Time!
"Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules."
Read about new healthy media habits for young kids here @ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/new-healthy-media-habits-for-young-kids
The external telephones are out at Olympia West. If you need to contact Oly West, please call the District office at 309-379-6011 to be transferred.
Forget how density and volume are related? Ask Oly West 5th graders!
First graders at Oly West learning about fear and how to cope with fears!
Looking for ways to manage your child's device use? Check out these easy screen-time tips for balancing media use and well-being.
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_5ScreenTips_YoungKids.mp4
Five Tips to Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives
(1) Create screen-free times and zones.
(2) Try parental controls.
(3) Establish clear family rules.
(4) Watch and play together.
(5) Help kids identify healthy behaviors.
Read more @ http://bit.ly/OlyMBTipsE
Students at West enjoying the revamped butterfly garden
How Much 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
Are you looking for a conversation starter with your family around media balance & well-being? This Family Media Agreement is a great way to chat about family media habits. Check it out today! http://bit.ly/OlyAgree
September OlyDigCit Focus: Media Balance & Well Being. "We live in a world overflowing with digital media and technology. All of us -- adults and kids -- have constant access to real-time information from around the globe. But do the benefits of being ever-connected also come with risks to our mental health? It's an important question to ask -- especially for our kids." Read more about Media Balance & Well-Being!
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/topic/media-balance-and-well-being
Congratulations to our August Spectacular Spartans!
Students at West started working on their masterpieces for Art to Remember, the fall fundraiser. More details about the fundraiser will be shared once all masterpieces have been completed. #OlySpartanPride
The social media connection between our website and Facebook is currently experiencing a disruption. While this is being resolved, you can find all of your Olympia related information on your building website Live Feeds and Twitter accounts. Spread the word and connect today!
We’re running-must be back to school
Oly West first graders learning how to calm themselves with various breathing techniques. #teachingthewholechild
Oly West students learned to be their best at West today during our PBIS kickoff! We are Spartans!
Thank you to the OHS Volleyball Team for “chalking the walk” at OWE! We are excited to see everyone tonight at Open House from 5-6pm
