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Teachers at OMS, along with Dr. O'Donnell & Dr. Lee, are diving into historic and timely topics through the context of literacy. This is reminding our teachers of their critical hand in empowering students to think intentionally. Success is achieved when our students seek curiosity and skepticism, shape themselves and their ideas through evidence and reason, and in doing so forge themselves and our world through reading. Teachers are also learners and we are lucky to have such committed teacher learners at OMS!

Family Tip 1: Define your terms Make sure kids understand what cyberbullying is: repeated and unwanted mean or hurtful words or behavior that occur online (through texts, social media posts, online chat, etc.).

Final Varsity Boys 🏀 UHigh 59 / Olympia 33

After 3 - Varsity Boys 🏀 down - 47-27.

Halftime at UHigh - Varsity Boys 🏀 down 34-17.

Varsity Boys 🏀 at UHigh - end of 1st, Oly down 14-8

Final JV Boys 🏀 score - UHigh 66 / Olympia 38

JV Boys 🏀 - End of 3rd, down 54-31.

Halftime at UHigh - JV Boys 🏀 down 33-29

JV Boys 🏀 - at U-High end of 1st down 18-11.

Discussion around common parental concerns. Once kids go online, their chances of finding cyberbullies, haters, and trolls is, sadly, quite high. Find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles to help with tough conversations -- whether your kid is a bully or is being bullied. Explore answers to all your cyberbullying questions, age-appropriate advice, school resources, and more from parents and experts. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying

Final Score: Eureka 77 Olympia 53

Varsity Boys Basketball down 64-36 after 3rd.

Varsity Boys Basketball down 40-19 at halftime.

Varsity boys basketball down 19-9 after 1st quarter vs. Eureka.

100 Days are in the books at OWE!

OHS students are taking their skills into the community through internships! Students are encouraged to pursue an internship during their junior or senior year or over the summer. https://thestanfordmail.com/article/2021-01-17/police_department_hosts_intern.html?fbclid=IwAR1GmfjNYbfrdq8kXKTlyUQLyzuBy4BQrVlPQmm-xWyqyJAMW4DMo3nL2G4

PreK students at South ended their week with some yoga. Great way to work on gross motor and to learn how to have fun while doing it!

Congratulations to Kate Berry & Rebecca Meissner on receiving a grant from the Illinois Digital Educator Alliance for Green Screens! Green screens, once a staple of any special effects film studio, are now becoming an exciting and realistic addition for any classroom. A green screen allows students to discuss, evaluate or reflect on their learning using their imagination and digital skills. @ideaillinois #IDEAil #IDEAcon

MS Cheer date changes - tryouts will be Wednesday, Jan 27th, Friday, Jan 29th and Monday, Feb. 1st - all in the HS Cafe until 5:30pm. Shuttle bus runs at 5:45pm.