Check out these 6th grade writers learning about and applying conventions of English language through the celebration of author’s purpose and craft. #OlyWriters
In a time of 24/7 connectivity, do the benefits of online sharing outweigh the risks? In Nov. our digital citizenship focus will be on the topic of Digital Footprint & Identity. Look for posts throughout the month to use as discussion points with your family!
Q&A: My kid seems addicted to her phone. What do I do?
It may seem like your kid is addicted (and may even "feel" addicted) to the phone, but it's more likely normal teen behavior. Read more: bit.ly/Oly_QA1
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Article: How to Set Screen Rules That Stick Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. | Caroline Knorr | 2/21/2019 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-set-screen-rules-that-stick
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Tonight is a special night as our hard-working choir students from the middle and high school put on a wonderful concert full of melodies. Thank you to our choir director, Mr. Gallegos, for leading these groups so well! #SpartanSingers #Strongertogether
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Healthy relationships with screens.
Concerned about your kid's digital life? Here are five signs that they have a healthy relationship with screens.
Video: https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_5_Healthy_Relationships.mp4
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Screen time; the reality is that there really is no magic number that's "just right." What's more important is the quality of kids' media, how it fits into your family's lifestyle, and how you engage your kids with it. Read more: http://bit.ly/OlyScreenTime
OMS XC BOYS MAKE STATE FINALS!!! TJ Piper (12:13), Kaleb Jacobs (12:33), CJ Moore (12:36), Hollis Scheets (12:47), Clayton Piper (12:55), Tucker Garey (13:07), and Evan Petri (13:35) placed 2nd at the IESA Sectional meet with a team score of 103 points. Catch the boys next Saturday as they advance to the 2A state finals in Normal, Parkside. Fantastic job Spartans! Read more about this awesome performance here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUZcwasZ0bEEKS1SGzpNZyhksmVlUlZPrvLVbm0lOBU/edit?usp=sharing
Do you multitask in front of your kids? Check out these tips to help your child reduce multitasking during homework time.
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_6WaysToStopMultitasking-new.mp4
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It's easy to get distracted from homework (and life) when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Let's set some common sense guidelines by signing this Family Media Agreement within your family: bit.ly/OlyAgree
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Every year digital citizenship is more and more important in all of our lives. (TikTok challenges anyone!?) Starting in October, we will begin our monthly focus of 6 areas of digital citizenship, providing resources and support for our Oly families. More details on this annual outreach can be found here: bit.ly/OlyDigCitOverview
