OSE busses are loaded and ready to get our students what they need for their remote learning!
Most Illinoisans will receive an invitation to take the census in the mail. It will contain a unique code for you to take it online for your household. Visit CareAbouttheCount.org to learn more. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
VIDEO: There are three primary ways to take the census. The preferred method is online, but you can also take it by phone, and some people will receive a paper questionnaire. If you don’t respond, a census taker may come to your door. Visit CareAbouttheCount.org to learn more. https://youtu.be/bcE5wXH17Os
**COVID Response Updates**
Many additional resources have been added to our website @ bit.ly/olycovid. Remote learning plans have been posted for all grade levels. The page can also be accessed from our mobile app!
The #2020census is here & we need everyone to #CareAbouttheCount!
This month, every household will receive mail from the U.S. Census Bureau with instructions on how to fill out the census. Watch your mailbox & visit CareAbouttheCount.org to learn more. #CentralIllinoisCounts
VIDEO: How do you take the census? This video helps break it down: https://youtu.be/bcE5wXH17Os #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
Every household should fill out a 2020 Census form (either online, by phone or by mail) by April 1, 2020. Watch your mailbox for directions and learn more at CareAbouttheCount.org. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
Why #CareAbouttheCount? Filling out the census will boost our community, ensure adequate public funding and inspire a sense of civic duty. Read about regional efforts to boost our Central Illinois participation. https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2020/mar/care-about-count #CentralIllinoisCounts
Do you value affordable housing? Healthcare centers? School funding? A complete count in the #2020census is critical to securing billions in funding for community programs you value most. #CareAbouttheCount! https://youtu.be/h2JMt4ZNR_Q #CentralIllinoisCounts #ILCountMeIn
Thanks to these amazing ladies for getting our first round of food service ready for our kiddos! OSE cafeteria dream team 🙌🏻
Let’s go Oly South staff and students...show us your online school spirit!!
ACTIVITY UPDATE: Our annual Mr Spartan event scheduled for tonight Friday March 13th has been postponed to a date yet to be determined.
Your community is counting on you. Watch your mailbox and complete your household’s census at CareAbouttheCount.org. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
We did it! WOW! We knew we had amazing students and parents, but this is truly an overwhelming wave of AWESOMENESS! Thank you for making a difference during the STEP IT UP! fundraiser! You rock! 🙌 #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness
Family Tip 5: 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.
Learning is a Process— On this snowy day, our 5th graders are sorting their biographical research to form paragraphs for their essays!
Hey! We hope you hear this everyday, but just in case: You’re AWESOME! You are doing an amazing job! You are raising kids who want the world, and their school, to be a better place. Consider this your virtual HIGH FIVE! 🙏 #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness
Resources: bit.ly/OlyCBR1
There are A LOT of "social media" sites out there. You know about Twitter & Facebook, but what about Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, Sarahah, or Discord? Educate yourself with this list of short explanation videos from Common Sense media!
Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV4
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!
Family Tip 5: Take breaks.
Notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama? Help them take a break. They may determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they might need some help setting limits. Putting devices to bed at a specific time can help kids recharge.
