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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!

If laughter is your favorite cardio, if watching kids being kids makes you happy, if you believe in the hope and promise of the future, then help us EMPOWER your child to help others. The funds we raise are going to ensure that every single student at our school has the tools they need to shape their future. YOU make the difference! 🤗 #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #somedayistoday #dayofawesomeness

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV6 Cyberbullying is something most families hope they never have to deal with. But if your kids are texting, sharing photos, and posting comments, it’s important to talk to them about how to deal with online harassment. Learn 5 ways to stop cyberbullies.

Still “Stepping it Up” at South! Since we had a snow day yesterday, our campaign will now extend one extra day! We will accept donations through Feb 26th. Congratulations to Talin who was our first “Week of WOW” winner. 3 more mini-fridges with cash will be given away next week!

Our school is already amazing, but with your support, it’s going to be even better! The funds we raise will benefit each and every one of them…including yours! That is EQUALITY in ACTION, and we could not be happier! Thank you, parents and students, for being too legit to quit! #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness

Today, Friday, February 14th all Olympia schools will begin one hour late due to the extreme cold.

Family Tip 3: Role-play. If kids feel like they might have trouble removing themselves from digital drama, experiment with some different ways they can make a graceful exit. Talk through words they can use, ways they can steer conversations in positive directions, etc.

Q&A Time: Is there any way to make sure my kid won't become a cyberbully? https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying/is-there-any-way-to-make-sure-my-kid-wont-become-a-cyberbully

What can we say: Our parents RULE! We are overwhelmed with Golden Tickets! Woo Hoo! If you did not get a chance to REGISTER and help your child with this simple assignment, please do so tonight! We are extending the deadline another 24 hours. 🙏 😃 #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness

All School Popcorn and a Movie Day to Celebrate PBIS Success!

Students at South have had an exciting Day 1 with our Step it Up Challenge! Congratulations to Auggie who was our Apple Product winner today. Look at that excitement 😊

Third graders at South learned about coding this week. To start, they learned about different industries where coding is used. Did you know that they use coding in video games, medicine and fashion, just to name a few?! Then, they practiced their skills by programming a robot to light up blocks and making a maze for a robotic mouse.

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV2 As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry, or even fearful. Help your students build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying.

WOW! Our incredible students did a fantastic job at today’s kick off assemblies! Please take ten minutes tonight to REGISTER and COMPLETE your Golden Ticket! Imagine a world where kids are EMPOWERED to change the world! That is what STEP IT UP! is all about, and it starts with the Golden Ticket!! #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness

Family Tip 2: Check in about online life. Just like you'd ask your kid about their sleep, exercise, and eating, stay on top of their online life. Who are they chatting with? How do people treat each other in the games and on the sites they're using?

We can hardly wait for tomorrow! Our STEP IT UP! program will focus on teamwork and taking action to change the world, starting right here at school! Please help us EMPOWER your child to help others by helping them with their GOLDEN TICKET assignment. We thank you in advance for being awesome! 👍 #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV1 Let's face it: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or downright mean behavior. But what counts as cyberbullying? Help your students learn what is - and what isn't - cyberbullying, and give them the tools they'll need to combat the problem.

Family Tip 1: Define your terms. Make sure kids understand what cyberbullying is: repeated and unwanted mean or hurtful words or behavior that occurs online (through texts, social media posts, online chat, etc.).

Once kids go online, their chances of finding cyberbullies, haters, and trolls is, sadly, quite high. Find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles to help with tough conversations -- whether your kid is a bully or is being bullied. Common Sense Media addresses your cyberbullying questions, offering age-appropriate advice, school resources, and more from parents and experts. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying

Fam Tip 5: Choose a Variety of Sources Show kids how you get news & information from different places, & explain how you make your choices. Use words like "credible," "trustworthy," "respected," and "fair." As kids get older, introduce the ideas of bias, satire, and clickbait.