First graders in Mrs. Gray’s class ended Friday with a New Year’s countdown, seeing what celebrations for NYE look like around the world and solving problems found on their team’s color confetti that was sprinkled all
Over the Classroom floor! Teams practiced with addition and subtraction problems and put their phonics skill to work!
Fun night at the Spartan Swim!! Thanks to everyone that came out!
Spartan Swim tonight 6-8 PM for all elementary students and families! Join us!
Families, join us for some winter fun! Free event for ALL Oly students, families and staff. Mark your calendar!
Families, looking for something to do over break... Spartan Swim returns January 3rd, 6-8 PM at Oly High School Pool. Adult must stay with students for this FREE event.
:: Develop their instincts ::
Help kids trust their guts so they can exit iffy or inappropriate online conversations. Discuss different scenarios and ask how they would feel and what they would do.
First graders at OSE enjoyed their Jolly Jersey turned “Reindeer Games” Day! Today’s activities included making reindeer ornaments, reindeer ABC ordering, writing about pet reindeer, making reindeer food and the day’s two favorite activities: reindeer games and root “deer” floats!
The kids gathered in the cafeteria this morning so practice not only their game playing skills but also their ability to collaborate, this month’s Spartan skill! They played games like Guess Who, Trouble, Memory, Connect Four as well as the reindeer version of BINGO, VIXEN!
Lots of fun was had throughout the day, and we are excited for the fun to continue tomorrow!
:: Help kids navigate online friendships ::
In the beginning, you might limit all communication with strangers online. As kids get older, you can monitor any online chatting. And once they're more independent, you can discuss which methods of communication are appropriate as well as which types of information to keep private from online-only friends.
:: Play a game of telephone ::
Discuss how a message can change depending on the person delivering it or the delivery method. Read a question like "What are you doing?" with different tones of voice. How do emoji and punctuation help communicate tone and emotion in texts?
First graders at OSE arrived to school to find that the Grinch had made a visit and redecorated their rooms! Throughout the day, they worked on tasks reviewing skills and concepts they have learned throughout the first semester including writing conventions, parts of speech, addition and subtraction, number ID and counting. Some students had time today to also complete a STEM task of creating a new tree for Cindy-Lou Who and her family with their morning tub materials.
We are happy to report that the Grinch did not steal Christmas at OSE!
Phone outages from yesterday (12.12.22) have been resolved. Thank you for your patience!
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Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? Help students consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online.
Congratulations to our Super Spartans for November! Each of these students show outstanding ability to identify and regulate their feelings! We are proud of all our Spartans! Click on the link below to watch Oly South Celebrate them:
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First graders in Mrs. Gray’s class have been practicing writing their sight words in shaving cream this week. This task is a part of a project being led by Miss Cam, a high school intern in the class. She is leading activities to see if a more hands-on approach to sight words will lead to better retention of the words the kids work on.
The kids sure are enjoying her “project”!
2nd grade problem solved in science today by creating hats that would protect them while traveling through the desert. Students tested their designs using three tests to determine their success: softness test, sweat-soaker test, and stiffness test.
Wednesday, December 7th is an Early Release Day for Olympia students. OHMS will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and elementary schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your kids how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.
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:: Give them the right words ::
Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
:: Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online::
Soon after kids start reading and writing, they often begin interacting with others online. Whether they're chatting within games or texting family members, kids need the skills to interact respectfully. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online. Throughout December, be on the lookout for these 4 Family Tips for elementary families who are looking to build a strong foundation for online relationships and communication!
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.
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