#DigCit Family Tip 3: Role-play.
If kids feel like they might have trouble removing themselves from digital drama, experiment with some different ways they can make a graceful exit. Talk through words they can use, ways they can steer conversations in positive directions, etc.
The freshmen class is still looking for workers for the concession stand at Friday Night's football game. Please consider helping out. You can sign up through this link below. Thank you
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DACA72EA64-44981554-concession
Varsity volleyball fought a tough battle tonight losing 25-22,25-19 to Athens. Kill leader Jorgi Dupureur w/7, Assists Grace Carter-Nagrocki w/21, Blocks Sarah Cross w/1, Digs Keats Wille w/ 9, and Aces Keely Hilt, Jorgi Dupureur, & Emma Books w/ 1.
Keep working hard ladies!
SPARTANS LOSE A HEART BREAKER! Varsity boys soccer drops a tough game to Peoria Manual 2-1 in Regional action tonight. The boys end the year while growing as a team with a lot to build on next year with 9 returning starters coming back. Thanks to our Seniors Jace Whitted and Henry Brucker for all your hard work this year! We wish you nothing but the best in your future!
We are still aware that the NFHS stream of the high school volleyball game in the middle school gym is not working. It is a hardware issue with the camera. We hope to have it fixed soon.
#DigCit Family Tip 2: Check in about online life.
Just like you'd ask your kid about their sleep, exercise, and eating, stay on top of their online life. Who are they chatting with? How do people treat each other in the games and on the sites they're using?
Today is World Homeless Day. Did you know we have housing insecurity fact sheets in each of our buildings!
Families, we are just one week away from our second session "Helping Your Child Succeed". Be sure to register for the Zoom link to show up in your inbox. This is for anyone in our district! Last session on Anxiety is housed on the Spartan website under parent engagement.
OHS golfer and State qualifier Madison Barnes hung tough in the wind to earn a second day at the IHSA State finals. Madi shot a 87, placing her tied for 31st in a field of 109 golfers! Come on out today at Red Tail Run and cheer Madi on. She has a 8:39 starting time.
#DigCit Family Tip 1: Define your terms.
Make sure kids understand what cyberbullying is: repeated and unwanted mean or hurtful words or behavior that occur online (through texts, social media posts, online chat, etc.).
Varsity volleyball battled tonight and put up a great fight coming up short to Porta 25-20 & 25-21. Kill leader was Jorgi Dupureur w/7, Assists Grace Carter-Nagrocki w/17, Blocks Sarah Cross w/ 3, Digs Keats Wille w/14, and Aces Emma Books and Jorgi Dupureur w/2 a piece. REFN!G2G
We are aware that the NFHS stream of the games in our middle school gym is currently not working. We are currently trying to fix the problem.
Parent Concerns: Cyberbullying.
Once kids go online, their chances of finding cyberbullies, haters, and trolls is, sadly, quite high. Find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles to help with tough conversations -- whether your kid is a bully or is being bullied. Explore answers to all your cyberbullying questions, age-appropriate advice, school resources, and more from parents and experts.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying
Most kids will encounter mean behavior at some point in their digital lives. For some kids, this experience is a blip that's easily forgotten, while for others it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, the key is staying involved in kids' lives -- both online and off -- so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from parents and educators, kids can learn how to dodge the drama and stand up for others.
Throughout October we will be sharing 6 different tips for families to encourage best behavior when approaching the topics of Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, and Hate Speech with your families.
1. Define your terms
2. Check in about online life
3. Role-play
4. Encourage upstanding
5. Take breaks
6. Review worst-case steps
The girls swim team ended up placing 2nd in a close triangular meet tonight at Olympia! The girls swam great!
Top Finishers:
Sophia Thomas: 1st place - 50 free, 2nd place - 100 breaststroke (PR)
Annelise Clendenny: 1st place -100 free (PR), 3rd place - 100 breaststroke
Nora Collins: 1st place in 100 Back,
2nd place - 100 fly (PR)
Abbie Hoeft: 2nd place - 200 free (PR)
Lola Finfrock: 2nd place - 200 IM,
3rd place - 500 free (PR)
Kaylin Winters: 2nd place - 50 free
200 Medley Relay - 1st place
(Hoeft, Collins, Thomas, Finfrock)
200 Free Relay - 1st place
(Collins, Thomas, Hoeft, Finfrock)
GREY GHOSTS SQUEAKED BY SPARTANS! Varsity Boys Soccer drops a hard fought game under the lights tonight at home 5-0 to IVC. A strong defensive team effort, backed by a stellar night for Freshman Kasey Salvator! Thanks to both seniors for the dedication and hard work this year!
Great job Varsity Volleyball tonight and the Freshman & JV teams on a clean sweep of Riverton! Kill leaders were Jorgi Dupureur&Sarah Cross with 6 apiece. Assists Grace Carter-Nagrocki w/18, Blocks Sarah Cross w/2, Digs Kat Springer w/18, Aces Keats Wille,Kat & Jorgi w/ 2.
A growing trend is children using generative A.I. tools such at character.ai to connect with something in a way that they feel uncomfortable doing with another human. The areas below are areas that we hope you discuss with your children at home, and are concepts that may be brought up in Olympia classrooms throughout the year.
- The role that AI will play in the areas of creative expression, human relationships, and mental well-being.
- The impacts that AI might have on their identity formation and sense of self.
- How AI companions might influence their expectations of genuine and complicated humans.
Read the full article from Common Sense Education here:
https://www.olympia.org/article/1271448
The 2nd session is October 17th 6-7 PM via Zoom. These sessons are free but you need to sign up for the zoom link.
Thank you to our OMS & OHS Principals for all they do for our students, staff, and families!
