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Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV7 As humans, we thrive on social connections and group associations. But this tendency can also lead us to be suspicious of people outside our group. This fear -- xenophobia -- can be overcome by more exposure to people who are different from us. However, the internet can often make this more difficult. Help your kids recognize this challenge and find strategies for navigating content online.

The Olympia Outdoor Adventure Club hit the slopes on a snowy day at Sundown Mountain in Dubuque, Iowa!

The Olympia High School Speech Team Sectional Qualifiers did amazing things yesterday at Belleville West. Beatrice Harbaugh and Zach Manahan were IHSA Sectional Finalists and Grace Melick and Maria Maris are headed to the State competition next weekend!

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV6 Cyberbullying is something most families hope they never have to deal with. But if your kids are texting, sharing photos, and posting comments, it’s important to talk to them about how to deal with online harassment. Learn 5 ways to stop cyberbullies.

Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Loyer spoke about best practices in math instruction at the ESSA conference in Chicago on Wednesday, February 12th. They shared their experiences on "How Mathematicians Work" in their classrooms at Oly North!

Today, Friday, February 14th all Olympia schools will begin one hour late due to the extreme cold.

Family Tip 3: Role-play. If kids feel like they might have trouble removing themselves from digital drama, experiment with some different ways they can make a graceful exit. Talk through words they can use, ways they can steer conversations in positive directions, etc.

All Olympia activities are cancelled for today, February 13th. All Olympia buildings are closed today as well.

Q&A Time: Is there any way to make sure my kid won't become a cyberbully? https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying/is-there-any-way-to-make-sure-my-kid-wont-become-a-cyberbully

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennings and Miss Clarke from Olympia West, they are the recipients of a PNC First Grant! Mrs. Jennings and Miss Clarke will use the grant money to create a sensory path for their students.

All after school activities are cancelled for tonight, February 12th. Please be safe on your way home.

Children's author/illustrator Michael Wayne visited Olympia North today to promote the Young Authors program with students.

Students at South have had an exciting Day 1 with our Step it Up Challenge! Congratulations to Auggie who was our Apple Product winner today. Look at that excitement 😊

Q&A Time! bit.ly/OlyCBQ1 Responding to Haters & Trolls Online. Finding out that your kid has been cyberbullied is emotional. You or your kid might want to retaliate, but it's best to help your kid defuse the situation, and make rational efforts to put a stop to the bullying.

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV2 As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry, or even fearful. Help your students build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying.

Family Tip 2: Check in about online life. Just like you'd ask your kid about their sleep, exercise, and eating, stay on top of their online life. Who are they chatting with? How do people treat each other in the games and on the sites they're using?

OMS Phone Number | We are aware that a Google search for OMS displays the incorrect building phone #. We have requested a change. In the meantime, our number (309-379-5941) is correct on the OMS website.

Congratulations to the Olympia High School Speech Team for their performances on Saturday at the 2020 IHSA Regional. They advanced 7 individual events and the PIR to the sectional next weekend in Belleville!

Congrats to Neil Alford and Noah While for placing at the Conference meet. Noah was 5th in the 400 meter free. Neil placed 5th in 200 IM and 6th in 100 breast.

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV1 Let's face it: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or downright mean behavior. But what counts as cyberbullying? Help your students learn what is - and what isn't - cyberbullying, and give them the tools they'll need to combat the problem.