Thank you so much to Mrs. Leenerman, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Dale for coming to Olympia South yesterday to help 5th graders start their transition to Olympia Middle School!
about 2 months ago, Lisa Steve
Make an informed vote TODAY!
Read Superintendent Laura O'Donnell's most recent letter to the editor or check out the FAQ page on our website to answer common questions.
Letter:
https://bit.ly/43lv6r0
www.olympia.org/referendum
#MaintainRetainInnovate #TaxSwap #VoteMarch19
about 2 months ago, Sean Mullins
As a special part of learning Miss Bergner's class had Illinois State Nursing students come today and help remind students on how to keep themselves clean and hopefully germ free.
about 2 months ago, Olympia South Elementary
Today is the last day for in-person early voting!
If you can't make it to the polls today, make a plan to vote tomorrow!
Find your polling location:
https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx
#MaintainRetainInnovate #TaxSwap #EarlyVoting #VoteMarch19
about 2 months ago, Sean Mullins
Join us Tueday 3/19 at 7:00 for our next FREE event! You need to register to have the Zoom link sent to your inbox. This is a topic you don't want to miss! We will be giving away 3 copies of "Growing up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-driven World" book.
about 2 months ago, Michelle Maris
Third grade got ready for St. Patrick's Day by creating the longest 🌈 possible using pipe cleaners, straws and Froot Loops. Unfortunately, no pots of gold were found!
about 2 months ago, Tasha Troha
Join National Honor Society on Sunday from 1-3 PM for the Bunny Bop at Olympia Middle School!
about 2 months ago, Lisa Steve
How much time does your student spend on screens? Join us for this hot topic on screen time next Tuesday, March 19th.
about 2 months ago, Michelle Maris
This is a tax swap, which means the tax rate will remain the same at $5.50 if the referendum passes or fails.
If the questions fail, the district won’t be able to use funds in the most efficient way. The tax rate will be the same because the district will need to take out new working cash bonds and continue to use variable rate funds to cover operating expenses.
Learn more about the March 19 referendum at
www.olympia.org/referendum
#MaintainRetainInnovate #TaxSwap #VoteMarch19
about 2 months ago, Sean Mullins
We practiced kindness throughout February and today we celebrated those students who go above and beyond in the kindness department. Keep it up Spartans! We are proud of you.
Click the link to watch our parade of champions:
https://bit.ly/4c6lZyq 2 months ago, Olympia South Elementary
Spartan Nation is so thankful for our School Social Workers - this week and every other week during the school year. The support they provide to our students and staff is amazing!
2 months ago, LAURA O'DONNELL
2 months ago, Sean Mullins
Both IEPs and 504 plans support students with learning challenges, but how are they different? What plan is right for my student? Join us for a 30-minute message and learn how these plans might support your student. Register today!
https://t.e2ma.net/click/mjrzli/6iwimkp/6u1eg3 2 months ago, Sean Mullins
National Honor Society is hosting an Easter Egg hunt for district children on Sunday, March 17 from 1-3 pm. There will be games, crafts, face painting and a bouncy house. Take photos and dance with the Easter bunny!!
There are two egg hunts. Ages 2-4 will take place at 1:30 pm. Ages 5-8 will take place at 2:15 pm. Come celebrate spring with us!
$5 per child
You can reserve a spot with this link:
https://payments.efundsforscho...
Tickets will also be sold at the door.
2 months ago, Lisa Steve
We hope you had as much fun as we did at Camp Read A-Lot! From camp crafts to fishing to s'mores and reading around a "campfire", we loved seeing you all. Enjoy your books and don't forget to keep reading, campers!
2 months ago, Amanda Gray
Our brains are great at using past experiences to make quick decisions on the fly, but these shortcuts can also lead to bias. "Confirmation bias" is our brain's tendency to seek out information that confirms things we already think we know. Help your students learn to recognize this when they encounter news online, as a way to examine competing opinions and ideas and to avoid drawing questionable conclusions.
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Mrs. Jennings (OWE 4th Grade) and Mr. Keith (Bus Driver) were the recipients of the last Fresh Cookie Friday celebration. Congratulations to these two staff members!
3 months ago, LAURA O'DONNELL
Family Tip Sheet: bit.ly/OlyNMFR2
Wikipedia.org is where millions of people stop first for information. Tools like it are what make the internet so valuable. But they also teach an important lesson, one you can start teaching your kids now: don’t believe everything you read.
3 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Check out this list of trustworthy resources to help you learn what's true (and what is not!) on the web. You can even use one of them to look back in time and what was on a website in the past!
3 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Show your children how you get news and information from different places, and explain how you make your choices. Use words like "credible," "trustworthy," "respected," and "fair." Ask them where they get their information, and if they think about those same words when choosing. As kids get older, introduce the ideas of bias, satire, and clickbait. Is generative AI, like ChatGPT, a trustworthy site for news and information?
3 months ago, EdTech@Oly