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
Do you multitask in front of your kids? Check out these tips to help your child reduce multitasking during homework time.
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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
On Tuesday, October 5, Oly South practiced our fire safety drill. This time the fire department came. Several tickets were chosen from our Out of the Blue Bucket for students to have a chance to spray the firehouse. Great Job Oly South students!
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
Oly South second graders were asking questions and making connections as they explored genre, authors, and texts during reading rounds today. #RaisingReaders #ReadersAreLeaders
Students at Oly South completed a project where students learned to find their marigolds while also being marigolds for each other. A marigold is someone who protects them, helps them thrive, and encourages their growth-similar to marigolds in a garden with other vegetables. #SpartanStrong #MarigoldStrong
The phone lines are back up and running at Olympia South. Feel free to give our helpful OSE staff a call anytime!
OSE teachers are “fueling up” for a great year! We can’t wait to see the kiddos back tomorrow.
Olympia South parents~Do you need after school care for your children? If so, please review this information from the YMCA.
We rolled out the #RedCarpet for the new Oly teachers and staff during our new teacher orientations! They are real #VIPs and we are lucky to have them at Olympia! #StrongerTogether
Olympia South is in need of Paraprofessionals for the 21-22 school year! We are looking for special education aides and PK aides. If you’re interested, apply online at olympia.org/page/employment and send an email to Stacey Rogers at stacey.rogers@olympia.org
Come on out to Atlanta Christian Church on Friday, July 30th for some back to school fun and supplies!!
The issue impacting Skyward and our phone systems has been resolved. Thank you for your patience!
Skyward is currently inaccessible. We will keep you posted when the connection has been restored.
Fee Payments via RevTrak are now operating correctly. As a reminder, you are not required to pay fees during the online registration process. But should you choose to, you now have the capability. Thank you for your patience!
The McLean County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) needs YOUR help in assessing the flood damage caused by the recent storms. Please see the attached images for details on how you can potentially help bring federal assistance to our area.
Having an Oly South lunch bunch gathering at the park! Great to see everyone! Our next get together will be July 7th from noon-1:15pm!
Skyward will be inaccessible this morning while we complete the Year End rollover process. We will communicate when it is available again later today. Thank you for your understanding.
It was a truly “AWESOME” last day at Olympia South!
