Referendum Election Results and Thank You!
The results are in! Thank you for your support! The One-Cent Tax referendum passed and will bring essential funding to our local schools. This will allow us to make improvements to school safety, facilities, and provide property tax stability. We are excited to begin the work ahead in creating safer, modern learning environments. Visit www.april1cent.info to learn more about how these funds will benefit our schools.
It's almost time for Kindergarten Roundup! Check out the flyer and register with the following link: https://forms.gle/7RAXbatRnuqWZJeF8
No joking here; it's April!
Schools are the heart of our communities
Schools in McLean County are at the heart of our community providing,
🎓 Quality Education: Over 22,000 students benefit from academic excellence, college and career readiness, and a wide variety of activities and athletics.
🏫 Community: Schools foster strong partnerships with families, residents, and local organizations. Community education programs support learners of all ages.
📈 Economic Growth: Quality schools attract families, support local businesses, retain property values, and prepare the next generation of our workforce.
Learn more about how this referendum can make a difference by visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info or contact us!
#april1cent
Come join National Honor Society students at the annual Bunny Bop at the Oly Middle School Gym on Sunday, April 13 from 1-3 pm. The event features crafts, games, face painting, bouncy house and the Easter Bunny!
Easter Egg Hunts:
2 pm ---ages 2-5
2:30 pm-- (ages 6+)
The event is $5 per child and benefits St. Jude.
Come join us for some Easter fun!
Email Amanda Hapgood with any questions
amanda.hapgood@olympia.org
Skip Quizzes
Help kids identify and avoid clickbait, quizzes, special offers, and anything that asks for personal or private information. This helps keep information secure and devices safe.
Video: bit.ly/olyDSv2
Today's kids spend lots of time posting and sharing information online. Learn five surefire ways to protect their privacy.
Power Up Passwords
Work together with kids to help them come up with complex passwords. Think outside the dictionary. Use phrases and special characters that make passwords hard to guess but easy to remember. Remind kids to keep passwords private and change them regularly.
Video: bit.ly/olyDSv1
Kids love YouTube. Whether they're watching funny videos, learning cool stuff, or uploading their own creations, they can stay busy on the popular channel. But not everything about YouTube is fun and games. Discover five ways to make YouTube safer for kids.
Yearbooks are in and will be sent home this week with students who ordered.
If you forgot to order, I have a limited supply of extras for sale. First come first serve. They are $20 each. Please email Stacey.boots@olympia.org to claim yours today.
Family Activity: Online privacy and security: bit.ly/olyDSfa1
Evaluate some sample passwords, and then create some strong passwords with your family.
4:25 p.m. Danvers and Stanford students are being loaded on their buses and are heading home.
4:20 p.m. Minier and Hopedale students are boarding buses at Oly West now and will be heading home. That area is now clear.
Use Privacy Settings
Together, go through the settings on all new apps to make sure you both know what information your kids are sharing. Especially in the beginning, it's better to share very little.
PTO needs your help!
Article: bit.ly/olyDSA5
Help keep your kids' online experiences positive and productive by learning the truth (and ignoring the rumors) about what really makes them safe. By Caroline Knorr
Property Tax Stability: How will this happen?
Approximately 35% of purchases in McLean County are made by people who do not live here. This means non-property owners and visitors will help fund local schools, easing the burden on property tax payers. This funding source provides additional revenue to schools to reduce the reliance on property taxes.
Learn more about how this referendum can make a difference by visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info or contact us!
#april1cent
Discuss Personal vs. Private Info
Talk about the difference between what's OK to share online (favorite color) and what's not (home address).
Our Olympia CUSD 16 app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access new app features like chat and class streams via web and in the app.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/ZDkmVX
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/49q8Hl
Show your school spirit with a spartan stuffy! The order closes on Friday, March 21! To place your order use the QR code or the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3MRmJ18fv_B7nA8JsfQJC4y9EK6JbEoyZXEygexEx7Fdchg/viewform
