Olympia CUSD 16

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Congratulations to Sophomore Sarah Cross for shattering the girls record with a lift of 275 lbs. in the squat in early bird this morning. #Spartanstrong

The varsity /JV baseball and the varsity /JV softball games scheduled for today April 18th at Pontiac have been cancelled. Middle School track meet at Bloomington Junior High is also cancelled.

Learn About Their Worlds Teens have unique communication styles, especially online. As much as possible, keep an eye on what they're saying and doing online to understand the norm in their worlds. Don't police everything they say, but keep an ear out for aggressive trash-talking, hate speech, rude images, or anything hurtful. If you see stuff that crosses the line, speak up. Kids need to understand that their words have consequences.

Play a Game of Telephone Discuss how messages can change depending on the person delivering it or the delivery method. Ask a question like "What are you doing?" with different tones of voice. Talk about how emoji and punctuation can help communicate tone and emotion in texts.

Congratulations to Ian Murphy who broke our school record in the squat this morning with a lift of 555 lbs!

The Olympia Middle School 6th Grade Team and Administration are visiting each Oly Elementary building to introduce themselves to the current 5th grade students. This is a great opportunity for students to meet the 6th grade teachers, Administrators, and ask important questions about what to expect at OMS next year.

Chatting Safely Online Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv3 Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? Help students consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online. 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. Video Lesson Activity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UOkBAabgQthEAxHAMmu_H_7ZE6pHXeNEqrS7nDi-hCs/edit

The JV baseball game scheduled for today April 13th at home vs Eureka has been cancelled.

Owen Dare's performance at the Metamora Invite has put him in the running for athlete of the week. Go to Peoria Journal star to vote! https://www.pjstar.com/sports/high-school/

Children who will be 5 years old by September 1st can pre-register for Kindergarten TONIGHT!

Civil Discourse Online When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common ground and deeper understanding. Teach your children to keep disagreements civil so their ideas will be heard and so they can advocate for positive change. In this video, you will hear from Cameron Kasky, Parkland school shooting survivor and March for Our Lives activist, on what he learned about civil discourse online and how to foster common ground with others, even in disagreement. Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv7 Video Discussion Activity: bit.ly/olyRCda2

The OHS NHS Chapter partnered with Lexington HS NHS Chapter to host the first Bunny Bop Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you to all the families that came out to enjoy the day! Proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

UPDATE: Due to high winds, we will be moving the Bunny Bop Easter Egg Hunt indoors. Please use the Olympia Middle School main entrance. We can’t wait to see you today!

The OHS boys’ track team had a great day at the highly competitive Metamora Invitational today, placing 7th out of 14 teams. The varsity 3200 meter relay team, consisting of Owen Dare, Logan Demling, Anthony Ragland, and Brad Schardan earned the first of four 1st place medals for the Spartans, with a season-best 8:37.99. Then Owen Dare and Brad Schardan won the 800 and 400 respectively. In the last event of the day(varsity 1600 meter relay), Brad Schardan, Anthony Ragland, Keagan Uphoff, and Owen Dare dominated the field with a season-best 3:37.05! Other placers included Keagan Uphoff (4th) in the high jump and Skyler Biggs (5th) in the shot put, with a season-best toss of 42’ 5.5”. Congrats guys and keep up the good work!

Varsity baseball will now start at 1:00pm on Saturday April 9th vs Cornerstone at Olympia

Varsity softball will now start at 12:00pm on Saturday April 9th at East Peoria and then will play Williamsville at 2:00pm.

Keeping Games Fun and Friendly Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv1 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. Video Activity Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HQQ_lgKj5SVL5aGWYOrIfDfcwtxxjK9sI9-hJmSs3XY/edit Family Activity: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kcPvJC1Qv6ZYAvecIb7k1ZJOBOOVAqoELAqMqSCybUA/edit#slide=id.g5e76c0c0a6_0_0

The JV baseball game at Washington, Varsity baseball game at East Peoria and girls soccer game at Judah Christian are all cancelled for today April 8th.

The Bunny Bop Easter Egg Hunt is this Sunday the 10th! Reservations are recommended, but walk-ups are welcome!