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.
Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV6
Cyberbullying is something most families hope they never have to deal with. But if your kids are texting, sharing photos, and posting comments, it’s important to talk to them about how to deal with online harassment. Learn 5 ways to stop cyberbullies.
Generative AI: A Double-Edged Sword Against Cyberbullying
🛡️ + AI can detect and remove harmful content, helping to protect victims
⚔️ - Bullies can use AI to create new kinds of targeted harassment
Educate your family on both sides of this complicated debate with these resources:
🛡 Teenager Gitanjali Rao creates Kindly.io, an AI powered tool to check messages for harmful language.
-- Article: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/kindly
-- Video: https://youtu.be/AGasyo0KM3M?si=KLrWxGv1uBKRyysq
⚔ AI raises concern over the emergence of digital extortion schemes targeting teens.
-- Article: https://saferkidsonline.eset.com/en-us/article/is-ai-enabling-a-new-wave-of-cyberbullying-1
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?
Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV7
As humans, we thrive on social connections and group associations. But this tendency can also lead us to be suspicious of people outside our group. This fear -- xenophobia -- can be overcome by more exposure to people who are different from us. However, the internet can often make this more difficult. Help your kids recognize this challenge and find strategies for navigating content online.
OMS Open Gyms at OMS
Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 am
Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00 am
Friday, October 18th at 7:00 am
OMS Boys Basketball Tryouts
Monday, October 21st from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm at Olympia South. Students can ride the shuttle bus to tryouts and back to the middle school.
Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm at OMS.
Athletes must be registered on 8 to 18 and have a current physical on file.
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.).
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
Today, we want to give a HUGE shout-out to the amazing custodians who keep our building clean, safe, and running smoothly. We especially want to recognize Justin Loercher, Kelly Billington, and Jerry Graber for their incredible dedication and hard work.
Whether it's keeping our classrooms spotless, ensuring our hallways are safe, or responding to unexpected messes, Justin, Kelly, and Jerry always go above and beyond. Their hard work often goes unnoticed, but today, we want to take the time to express our sincere gratitude for everything they do.
Thank you, Justin, Kelly, and Jerry! We appreciate you!
#CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou
It's year five of our dedicated Digital Citizenship outreach! Starting today we begin our annual focus on the six core areas of digital citizenship; providing resources and support for our Oly families. More details can be found here: bit.ly/OlyDigCitOverview
🏆🥎💙OMS Softball 4th Place Class 3A State. 🏆🥎💙
These young ladies brought some hardware home this weekend. This could not have been done without the support of parents, family, friends, school and our community. Your Lady Spartans are truly grateful for the tremendous support they received. Way to represent ladies!
OMS Softball is headed to State tomorrow, Friday, September 27th @ 2:30 to take on Lake Zurich South at Champion Fields in Bloomington. They will leave OMS by escort at 12. They will make their way through Minier, past OWE and continue to Danvers to drive past ONE. Come out and cheer on our Lady Spartans.
Scholastic Bowl Halloween Trivia Fundraiser to be held on Sunday, October 27th!
Please see the flyer for more details, and email Mrs. Natalie Springer with any questions you might have.
The middle school baseball regional game scheduled for today Sept. 24th at Parkside has been postponed to tomorrow. There will be practice after school
The middle school baseball regional game scheduled for today Sept. 23rd at Parkside has been postponed to tomorrow.
💙🥎💙OMS Spartans Softball is State Bound💙🥎💙 They defeated Dunlap Panthers 5-2 today, which takes them to the Elite 8 in State. The Lady Spartans will take on Lake Zurich South, Friday September 27th at 2:30 pm in Bloomington, at Champion Fields.
It's that time of the year to start thinking about the 2025 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip!!
Parents and students are invited to attend an informational meeting on October 1 , at 6pm, in the OMS cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
MS varsity and JV baseball got back to their winning ways tonight vs Midwest Central. Varsity won 8-7 on 8th grade night with 3 runs in their final at bat. JV won the second game 3-0. Both teams will wrap up the regular season Friday vs El Paso Gridley.
OMS Softball beats Pekin Edison 12-2 tonight to win the Regional Championship. Come out to Olympia to support the Lady Spartans, on Saturday, September 21st at 11:00, as they take on Dunlap Middle School.
