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 book fair is here and ready for students. If you would like to set up an e-wallet for your student, please follow this link: bit.ly/3SPPrhR
These three girls chose Library Helper for their PBIS reward. They helped Mrs. Boots unpack and setup the book fair!
Digital citizenship continues to grow in importance each year. Starting in Oct. we begin our monthly focus of six areas of digital citizenship, providing resources and support for our Oly families. More details on this annual outreach can be found here: bit.ly/OlyDigCitOverview
Save the date for Olympia’s National Honor Society Halloween Fest!
This year, 5th graders are teaming up with kindergarten students to practice reading fluency. Each Friday, students meet with their buddies in the library. Fifth graders show off their reading fluency while building relationships with the younger students and cultivating their leadership skills. This is a highlight of the week for both 5th graders and kindergarteners!
Elementary science teachers spent some of the institute day working on enhancing their science instruction. The goal is to engage students so they are forced to problem solve and think critically - like scientists!
The Scholastic Book Fair is one week away! Due to the 1/2 day on Wednesday, there has been a slight change in the shopping schedule (attached). The book fair will also be open during P/T Conferences.
Late Night Reminder! Tomorrow is an institute day and therefore students will not be in attendance. Our staff, meanwhile, will be hard at work making Spartan Nation the best possible environment for learning!
The OMS Softball team is off to state. Thank you to Stanford Fire and Police, Danvers Fire and Police, McLean Police, McLean County Police, Minier Police and EMS, and Mt Hope Funks Grove EMS for the escort. Lady Spartans take on Frankfort Hickory Creek today at 10:30 am
This is the last weekend to complete our family survery. You still have time! bit.ly/3eWj02G Thank you for your input!
Helping our kids after the pandemic - Free "We are Parents" webinar hosted at Carle in Bloomington, Friday 9/23 See details :https://bit.ly/3d94Hat
If you have any questions regarding the implementation of technology resources at Olympia, check out our Family and Student Technology website at https://www.olympia.org/page/fam-stu-tech. Read up on the student Acceptable Use Policy, learn about student devices, and more!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Olympia North the week of October 3! This is also the same week as parent/teacher conferences (October 5 & 6). The book fair will be open during conferences for you to shop with your students!
Reminder! Picture day is this coming Wednesday, September 7th. Please send your forms in or order online! Call the office at 309-963-4514 if you need the online order code.
At Olympia, we want to create a space where our teachers can thrive.
One way we work towards doing this is through our teacher mentoring programs. Our teacher mentors are trained to provide quality support to the new teachers in our district while also encouraging them to develop their unique teacher presence. We are grateful for our amazing group of teacher mentors here at Oly!
Families, please take a few minutes to complete the parent survey for parent engagement topics. We will communicate the top 3 topics and plan events around the results. Thank you for your input! https://forms.gle/of8TaF3D2ZY6BcnS6
Families as school starts back up remember to make attendance a priority!
First graders were being scientists today and recording observations in the butterfly garden. They were excited to share their observations!
Last week Olympia North students kicked off SEL Boot Camp by sharing their DNA (dreams, needs, and abilities) with their teachers. This week students will be focusing on Zones of Regulation to help them identify and name their feelings. We do our best learning in the green zone, so later this week students will create a coping tool box to help them stay in the green zone!
