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Congratulations to Owen Rios for being the Olympia District 3rd-6th grade overall winner for Young Authors! Great job Owen!

Rally 4 Respect. Students at Olympia North participated in stations Tuesday during Physical Education. The stations gave students a chance to experience some of the challenges that peers encounter daily.

There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday, March 6th.

Congratulations to Olivia Lee (K-2 winner) and Owen Rios (3-5 winner) on being selected as the Olympia North Elementary Young Authors school wide winners. Great job Olivia and Owen!

REMINDER - Young Author books are due tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at P/T Conferences tomorrow and Wednesday from 3:00-7:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact the main office.

Family Tip 5: Review worst-case steps. Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact information.

Young Author books are due to your student(s) teacher by next Tuesday, March 3rd. We are excited to see the books our students have created!

Resources: bit.ly/OlyCBR1 There are A LOT of "social media" sites out there. You know about Twitter & Facebook, but what about Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, Sarahah, or Discord? Educate yourself with this list of short explanation videos from Common Sense media!

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV4 For kids, miscommunication is a common occurrence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in person. So how do we help kids avoid the pitfalls of digital drama?Hear it from the source!

Caleb Busick was the Special Olympic Polar Plunge ambassador Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Caleb gave the opening speech and plunged into the 30 degree water with the ISU team and his mother. Caleb will be the Special Olympic ambassador for the Guns and Hoses hockey game March 13th.

Family Tip 5: Take breaks. Notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama? Help them take a break. They may determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they might need some help setting limits. Putting devices to bed at a specific time can help kids recharge.

Oly North Kindergarten has been learning about force and motion. They were practicing bumper bowling with Mystery Science to reinforce these concepts!

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV5 Digital harassment happens when teens use texts, instant messages, emails, and social media posts to keep tabs on or threaten someone else. It usually involves two people in a close relationship. Here are four ways to help teens avoid digital harassment.

5th graders have been working hard on ELA, science, and math activities to break out of an escape room! The work has been challenging, and the students have persevered to solve the challenges!!

Olympia North teachers met the SEL challenge today by creating lessons that incorporated a mystery item. It was a fun and engaging way to end the day!

Q&A: How can I explain why teens shouldn't create fake profiles to tease their friends and/or peers? https://www.commonsensemedia.org/facebook-instagram-and-social/how-can-i-explain-why-teens-shouldnt-create-fake-profiles-to-tease Photo from Rober Monkada

bit.ly/OlyCBB Teaching kids character strengths and life skills such as empathy is one of the most important jobs of being an adult. These great books for all ages help make it easier by celebrating friendship, difference, and the importance of caring for one another.

Family Tip 4: Encourage upstanding. Let kids know that supporting someone who is being bullied can make a big difference. If they feel safe confronting the bully, they should. If not, a PM can help someone through a tough time. Speaking up against hate speech is important too!