Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 17th. Families will have the opportunity to sip hot chocolate with the Stanford Police Department, decorate cookies, and visit with Santa.
:: Give them the right words ::
Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
:: Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online ::
So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online.
The water leak on the OHMS campus has been fixed! We will see all our students and staff tomorrow (Thursday, December 1st).
All after school activities at the high school and middle school are cancelled for tonight. Shuttle busses will still operate as we have practices at the elementary buildings.
My kid seems addicted to her phone. What do I do? It may seem like your kid is addicted (and may even "feel" addicted) to the phone, but it's more likely normal teen behavior.
Read more: bit.ly/Oly_QA2
Understand how tech companies make money.
Along with your tween and teen, research how digital devices, social media platforms, and apps and games get paid. Do they sell ads? Do they sell kids' data?
Help kids identify healthy behaviors.
Ask kids to notice their feelings, both physical and emotional, during screen and non-screen activities. Does their heart rate increase when their phone vibrates? Encourage kids to keep the constructive activities and let go of the rest.
How to Set Screen Rules That Stick Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. | Caroline Knorr | 2/21/2019
https://bit.ly/OlyMBSR
OMS Volleyball tryouts will be on Monday November 28th and Wednesday November 30th from 3:30 to 5:30 in the OMS gym. All participants need to be registered on 8to18 and have an up to date physical turned into the office.
https://olympiahs.8to18.com/accounts/login
Model the behavior you want to see.
Tweens and teens learn more from watching adult behavior than listening to lectures. Consider how you use your devices and other media, and make changes if your use doesn't follow your expectations for your kids.
The purpose behind PBIS is to build and reinforce positive behaviors inside our school. By supporting our teachers using PBIS rewards, we are building a stronger culture/environment for our staff, one where they can celebrate the positive things they are doing in their classrooms. To spotlight their PBIS work, OMS staff completed parts of our Staff Bingo Card including: I told a student I was proud of them, Made a positive parent contact, and Gave out 10 Spartan Tickets. Great job Team OMS!
Explore built-in digital well-being tools.
Together with your kids, check out the features on their devices and in their apps that can help them use tech more intentionally.
Concerned about your kid's digital life? Here are five signs that they have a healthy relationship with screens.
bit.ly/OlyMBHR
Today is National Educational Support Professionals Day! At Olympia Middle School, our ESP's work tirelessly to serve and support both students and staff. They make OMS an awesome place. Thank you for all that you do!
OHMS is collecting names of students for Angel Tree until Tuesday, November 15th. michelle.maris@olympia.org for additional details.
Create screen-free times and zones.
Help tweens and teens take breaks from tech by limiting screen time in bedrooms, during study time, or at the dinner table. Consider carving out regular family time when screens are either put away or enjoyed together.
Remember to purchase your digital ticket for Olympia vs. Williamsville Quarterfinal football game. Nov. 12th - 2:00pm kickoff. Gates open at 12:30pm.
https://gofan.co/app/events/776899?schoolId=IL21467
Olymia parent and Army National Guard Veteran, Mr. Marc White, was the special guest speaker today at the OHMS Veterans Day assembly. His message focused on connecting the military’s core values with Olympia’s core values, emphasizing the importance of respect, responsibility, and relationships. Several Olympia students shared excerpts stressing the importance of honoring our Veterans. The OHMS choir and band performed the Armed Forces Medley-Pride of America as we recognized the various branches of the military. Over 40 local Veterans attended the assembly including World War II Veteran Mr. Ben Maurer. Thank you to all Veterans for your sacrifices and service.
Help keep media use in check by following a few simple practices. Look for a new family tip every Monday and Friday in November!
