#DigCit Family Tip 6: 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.
Ms. Metz's second graders impressed Dr. Spencer today with what they already knew and learned in class about the three states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases). Dr. Spencer then shared even more information and super cool simulations! We LOVE Science!!!
Did you miss last week's parenting session? No worries, here is the recording: https://cookcenter.info/Oct17OlympiaReplay
Also, all session are housed on the Spartan website under Parents Tab. Check them out and be the best parent you can be!
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There are A LOT of "social media" sites out there. You know about Twitter & Facebook, but what about Reddit, TikTok, Snapchat, or Discord? Educate yourself with these "Parent's Ultimate Guides" from Common Sense media!
Today Mrs. Gray's class was given a reminder lesson on good handwashing by nursing students from ISU Mennonite College of Nursing. The students had fun with games and learning to help keep Olympia South germ-free. Mennonite clinical students are here on Mondays this semester as part of their Pediatric and Community Classes.
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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!
Olympia Wellness Event was so fun! Thank you to all the families that join us!
Olympia Wellness Event was so fun! Thank you to all the families that join us!
Third graders at South have been learning about hurricanes and are putting their knowledge to the test! They are working through the STEM process to design a structure that will survive a hurricane. 🌀💨
Lots of STEM creations happening in STEM classes.
#DigCit Family Tip 5: Take breaks.
If you notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama, help them take a break. It's great if they can determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they might need some help setting limits.
Olympia District Wellness Event is coming this Sunday at the Hopedale Wellness Center 3-5 PM. FREE event includes kids yoga class, swimming and open gym. Question: michelle.maris@olympia.org. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3RDA6n8
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Second graders are practicing their cooperative learning skills, decoding skills, reading fluency skills, and sentence writing skills in the most engaging and interactive way. How you may ask? We are using the game Headbands, of course!
Join us this Sunday, October 22nd.
Want to check out the Hopedale Pool? Join us at the Olympia District Wellness Event this Sunday, at the Hopedale Wellness Center 3-5 PM. FREE event includes kids yoga class, swimming and open gym. Question: michelle.maris@olympia.org. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3RDA6n8
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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.
Olympia District Wellness Event is coming this Sunday at the Hopedale Wellness Center 3-5 PM. FREE event includes kids yoga class, swimming and open gym. Question: michelle.maris@olympia.org. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3RDA6n8
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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.
Combining reading and science! We read about crystals and decided to try and grow
some! They enjoyed being "Mad Scientists"!
