Olympia CUSD 16

The varsity softball game scheduled for today April 25th at St. Thomas More has been postponed to Tuesday April 25th at 4:30pm.

Sexting and Relationships Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv5 It's natural for teens to be curious about their emerging sexuality. But most children aren't prepared for the risks of exploring this in the digital age. Help your kids think critically about self-disclosure in relationships and practice how they'd respond to a situation where sexting -- or a request for sexting -- might happen. In this video, kids can hear other teens' honest -- and sometimes frank -- thoughts about the pressures and risks that come with sexting, then consider how they might react in similar situations.

All Olympia Foster/Adoptive families are invited to an informal potluck this Friday the 29th. This will be a time of support, networking and encouragement. Please bring 2 dishes to share. RSVP by 4/28 to Michelle.maris@olympia.org or 708-689-3175.

Spartan swim was a blast! Elementary families we have one more swim this Friday the 29th 6-8 PM. Sign up with Michelle Maris text 708-689-3175. A parent must attend and don’t forget your towel!

The OHS track teams battled some stiff competition, brutal winds and the first hot/humid weather of the season yesterday at the 13-team Rochester Rocket’s Invitational. The boys team finished 4th with 76 points. Top individual finishers of the day were Skyler Biggs (3rd in the shot put with an all-time best 44’9.5”), Keagan Uphoff (2nd in the 300 m hurdles with an all-time best 43.63, Brad Schardan (2nd in the 800 at 2:05.00), and Owen Dare (1st in the 1600 at 4:47.71). Top relays included Anthony Ragland, Cooper Phillips, Owen Dare, & Brad Schardan taking 1st place in the 3200 m relay and Keagan Uphoff, Owen Dare, Anthony Ragland, & Brad Schardan taking 2nd place in the 1600 m relay. Great work guys!

The varsity baseball game scheduled for today April 22nd at Olympia vs. Limestone has been cancelled.

The last day for drop off or pick up of any items is next Wednesday, April 27! Contact Britta Langley at britta.langley@olympia.org with any questions.

Check out these Mathematicians writing equations from word problems and then solving for the variable!

Second graders at South are giving shout-outs to their classmates as they recognize one another demonstrating characteristics of a Marigold. A Marigold is someone who protects them, helps them thrive, and encourages their growth. Look at all of these awesome Marigolds at Oly South!

Empathize with the Pressure to Overshare Tweens and teens might feel pushed into sharing a sexy photo for different reasons: a dare, fear of damaging a relationship, or just because "everyone else is doing it." But this one is nonnegotiable. Tell them that you understand how bad it can feel to disappoint a friend. Then help them imagine how much worse it would feel if a private picture were shared with their whole school.

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. And once they're more independent, you can discuss which methods of communication are appropriate as well as which types of information to keep private from online-only friends.

Olympia Middle School was named a Horizon School to Watch! Check out the story here: https://bit.ly/3uY7GIG

My Social Media Life Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv6 For most middle schoolers, 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.

Foster & Adoptive Families - an informal time for you to connect and network!

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.