Kindergarten students earned a Polar Express Day by working hard throughout December to complete various tasks!
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"It's complicated" can describe many of our relationships with others, both romantic and otherwise. Add digital devices and social media to the mix, and things get complicated even further.
:: Develop their instincts ::
Help kids trust their guts so they can exit iffy or inappropriate online conversations. Discuss different scenarios and ask how they would feel and what they would do.
:: Help kids navigate online friendships ::
In the beginning, you might limit all communication with strangers online. As kids get older, you can monitor any online chatting. Once they're more independent, you can discuss which methods of communication are appropriate.
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For most kids, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help your kids navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media.
In this video, kids hear what other teens have to say about using social media to connect with friends, consider the complications and distractions that can happen, and think critically about how social media affects their own relationships.
5th Grade joined their Kindergarten Buddies for some fun holiday activities.
Fifth-grade students had the opportunity to ask Olympia High School role models questions during today's DARE session.
:: Play a game of telephone ::
Discuss how a message can change depending on the person delivering it or the delivery method. Read a question like "What are you doing?" with different tones of voice. How do emoji and punctuation help communicate tone and emotion in texts?
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Students hear from teens about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves differently (or even anonymously) to others online, and consider what it means to "be yourself" in digital spaces.
Join us for a heartwarming evening tonight at Olympia West for a Christmas concert, where students in kindergarten - second grade will showcase their talents through festive songs and performances. Doors open at 5:30. Concert begins at 6:00. Come celebrate the holiday season with music and joy.
Elementary students participated in a festive Christmas coloring contest hosted by the Olympia Kiwanis Club, showcasing their creativity and holiday spirit. Their vibrant and imaginative artwork captured the season's essence and the theme of All-American Christmas, from cheerful snowmen to glowing Christmas trees to America. The winning masterpieces will be proudly displayed throughout the community, spreading joy and inspiration to all who see them.
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Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your kids how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.
Join us on December 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm as students in kindergarten-second grade perform in a holiday concert. Doors to the gym open at 5:30.
Kindergarteners enjoyed STEM day during school today! They were able to build and test rockets, control robots, & create kaleidoscopes, shave cream art, structures and water droplet mazes. Huge thank you to the CDM and parent volunteers that helped make this happen!
Sharing a picture of a staff member's baby (Tillie) in her Spartan attire! Too cute!
:: 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.
Soon after kids start reading and writing, they often begin interacting with others online. Whether they're chatting within games or texting family members, kids need the skills to interact respectfully. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online. Throughout December, be on the lookout for these 4 Family Tips for elementary families who are looking to build a strong foundation for online relationships and communication!
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Practice talking about feelings -- both physical and emotional -- during screen and non-screen activities.
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
