Fifth-grade students had the opportunity to ask Olympia High School role models questions during today's DARE session.
about 2 months ago, Tricia Gale
:: 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?
about 2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tip 2
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv3 Students hear from teens about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves differently (or even anonymously) to others online, and consider what it means to "be yourself" in digital spaces.
about 2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Chatting Safely Online
Join us for a heartwarming evening tonight at Olympia West for a Christmas concert, where students in kindergarten - second grade will showcase their talents through festive songs and performances. Doors open at 5:30. Concert begins at 6:00. Come celebrate the holiday season with music and joy.
about 2 months ago, Angie Swartzendruber
Christmas Concert
Elementary students participated in a festive Christmas coloring contest hosted by the Olympia Kiwanis Club, showcasing their creativity and holiday spirit. Their vibrant and imaginative artwork captured the season's essence and the theme of All-American Christmas, from cheerful snowmen to glowing Christmas trees to America. The winning masterpieces will be proudly displayed throughout the community, spreading joy and inspiration to all who see them.
about 2 months ago, Angie Swartzendruber
Coloring Contest Winners
Video: bit.ly/olyRCv1 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.
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Friendly Family Gaming
Join us on December 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm as students in kindergarten-second grade perform in a holiday concert. Doors to the gym open at 5:30.
2 months ago, Angie Swartzendruber
K-2 Christmas Concert
Kindergarteners enjoyed STEM day during school today! They were able to build and test rockets, control robots, & create kaleidoscopes, shave cream art, structures and water droplet mazes. Huge thank you to the CDM and parent volunteers that helped make this happen!
2 months ago, Kenzi Walker
Shave Cream Art
Building Structures
Controlling Robots
Making Water Droplet Mazes
Testing Rockets
Making Rockets
Making a Building
Sharing a picture of a staff member's baby (Tillie) in her Spartan attire! Too cute!
2 months ago, LAURA O'DONNELL
Tillie
:: 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.
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tip 1
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!
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tips
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Olympia CUSD 16, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app! Download for Android https://aptg.co/ZDkmVX Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/49q8Hl
2 months ago, Olympia CUSD 16
App info post
Practice talking about feelings -- both physical and emotional -- during screen and non-screen activities.
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tip 5
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. Read more: bit.ly/Oly_QA2
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Questions
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/ZDkmVX Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/49q8Hl
2 months ago, Olympia CUSD 16
App info graphic
Kindergarten learned some yoga moves with Cosmic Kids Yoga last week!
2 months ago, Emily Weyl
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Ditch the Distractions: Supporting Kids and Teens with Phone Notifications. How to help kids with managing device notifications and maintaining their digital well-being. https://bit.ly/OlyMSdd
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Ditch Distractions
5th graders recently read Balloons Over Broadway, the inspiring story of puppeteer Tony Sarg and how he reinvented the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by introducing the giant balloons we see today. After learning about Tony’s creative journey, students took it one step further by designing their own New York City skylines and crafting unique balloons to float over Broadway. This hands-on project allowed them to bring the magic of the parade to life through art and imagination, while also learning about creativity, history, and the power of innovation. The results were amazing, with each student’s balloon showcasing their individual creativity!
2 months ago, Tricia Gale
Choose quality, age-appropriate media to enjoy with your kids. You could always use commonsensemedia.org to find shows, games, and more.
2 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tip 4
Decide together what kind of media and tech is OK -- and when it's OK to use it. A family media plan can help get everyone on the same page.
3 months ago, EdTech@Oly
Family Tip 3