Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow-Tuesday, November 3 for Election day.
Every day, teens engage with countless images and videos that have been edited or digitally altered. But are your kids aware of, or have they thought deeply about, disinformation online, including the phenomenon of deepfake videos?
For more information about this new media manipulation method, check out the following video. It has never been more important for our students to think critically about the media they consume and identities they see online.
https://youtu.be/OUSworJiRWg
For more information, and some wonderful discussion points to talk over with your kids after watching the video, check out this lesson:
https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/are-deepfake-videos-a-threat-to-democracy
#DigCit! 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!
Mastery Manager report cards for Quarter #1 will be sent out through email this Friday, October 30.
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
Olympia North teachers dove into professional development after school while processing how teacher clarity reinforces the gradual release of responsibility of learning from the teacher to the students so that students feel ownership of their work. Teachers are also learners and we are thankful to have such dedicated and thoughtful teachers at O.N.E.!
New Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids
Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules. | Caroline Knorr | 10/18/2017
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/new-healthy-media-habits-for-young-kids
Do you multitask in front of your kids? Check out that and other solutions to help your child reduce multitasking during homework time:
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_6WaysToStopMultitasking-new.mp4
P/T Conferences are tonight (10/20) and tomorrow night (10/21) from 3:00-7:00 pm. These conferences are virtual or by phone. We appreciate your partnership with ONE!
Looking for ways to manage your kid's device use? Check out these five easy screen-time tips:
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_5ScreenTips_YoungKids.mp4
Students have enjoyed Go Noodle videos after eating as a recess alternative!
Mark your calendars!
On Thursday, October 15th LifeTouch will be at O.N.E. for picture retakes. In person students will have a scheduled time during the school day and Calvert students can come anytime between 1:45 pm and 2:30 pm.
Help keep media/tech use in check by following a few simple practices:
1. Create screen-free times and zones
2. Try parental controls
3. Establish clear family rules
4. Watch and play together
5. Help kids identify healthy behaviors
Read more: http://bit.ly/OlyMBTipsE
O.N.E. Kindergarten invited families to share pictures or videos of their jobs to enhance students’ learning about community helpers.
Olympia North Kindergarten took a walking field trip to the Danvers Fire Station and park. We met with SRO Hodges on how police officers help our community. We met with firefighter Whitacre about fire safety and how they help our community. Students got to view both the fire engine and police car while practicing social distancing and wearing masks. This was a great culminating event to our community helpers unit. Students wrote thank you letters and will use Seesaw and Chatterpix to publish what they want to be when they grow up.
No School on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.
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
It's easy to get distracted from homework (and life) when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Let's some common sense guidelines by signing this Family Media Agreement within your family: bit.ly/OlyAgree
Do the benefits of being ever-connected also come with risks to our mental health? It's an important question to ask - especially for our kids. In Oct. we will be exploring Media Balance & Well Being. Read more: bit.ly/OlyMediaBalance
