In a time of 24/7 connectivity, do the benefits of online sharing outweigh the risks? In Nov. our digital citizenship focus will be on the topic of Digital Footprint & Identity. Look for posts throughout the month to use as discussion points with your family!
Q&A: 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_QA1
Article: How to Set Screen Rules That Stick Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. | Caroline Knorr | 2/21/2019 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-set-screen-rules-that-stick
New Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids Article
Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules. | Caroline Knorr | 10/18/2017 (older, but still great!)
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/new-healthy-media-habits-for-young-kids
Come out for the Halloween Fest at OHS on October 31st!
2nd graders at ONE are creating their own large scale number lines and justifying their number placement. Math is so fun!
October is National Anti-Bullying month and Olympia North students are learning about saying “Boo to Bullying” by learning strategies to help identify and respond appropriately when placed in an unkind situation. Great work on saying #BooToBullying, Oly North!
Screen-time tips for young kids!
Looking for ways to manage your kid's device use? Discover five easy screen-time tips.
Video: https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_5ScreenTips_YoungKids.mp4
Help keep media/tech use in check by following a few simple practices: 1. Create screen-free times and zones 2. Try parental controls 3. Establish clear family rules 4. Watch and play together 5. Help kids identify healthy behaviors Read more: bit.ly/OlyMBTipsE
Screen time; the reality is that there really is no magic number that's "just right." What's more important is the quality of kids' media, how it fits into your family's lifestyle, and how you engage your kids with it. Read more: http://bit.ly/OlyScreenTime
Do you multitask in front of your kids? Check out these tips to help your child reduce multitasking during homework time.
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_6WaysToStopMultitasking-new.mp4
It's easy to get distracted from homework (and life) when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Let's set some common sense guidelines by signing this Family Media Agreement within your family: bit.ly/OlyAgree
Every year digital citizenship is more and more important in all of our lives. (TikTok challenges anyone!?) Starting in October, we will begin our monthly focus of 6 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
No school on Monday, September 27th due to Teacher's Institute!
Oly North had a successful and fun day at the book fair today! Lots of readers were matched with books! There is still time to shop; the book fair will be open through Friday!
The book fair arrived today & is ready for students starting Monday, September 20. All forms of payment are accepted (cash, check (payable to Scholastic), credit/debit card & E-Wallet. Sales tax is applicable to all book fair purchases! Online shopping opens tomorrow, Sep. 20.
Mrs. Boots and Olympia North Students were happy to be back in the library after a year away!
Mrs. Boots will be hosting a student-only, in-person book fair the week of September 20. Online shopping will be availble for friends and family as well! Stay tuned for more details!
YPals will provide after school care at Olympia North for students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Please click the link to register!
https://www.bnymca.org/programs/y-pals-before-after-school-enrichment-program/
We rolled out the #RedCarpet for the new Oly teachers and staff during our new teacher orientations! They are real #VIPs and we are lucky to have them at Olympia! #StrongerTogether
