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Fourth graders are working together to read a poem and answer questions on the game board.

We’ve got spirit yes we do!

Q & A Time! Check out the the resources provided by Common Sense Education, and even share your own thoughts. Remember, we are all in this together! ----- My child seems addicted to their phone. What do I do? http://bit.ly/Oly_QA1 -----

Olympia West Grandparents' Day will be Friday, October 18th from 8:00-10:40. (K-5th grades) Morning Pre-K will be 8:00-10:40, Afternoon Pre-K is from 12:00-2:00 Students are encouraged to invite their Grandparents or an adult to join us on this special day.

5th graders identifying Mystery Matter based on its properties including color, texture, and it’s reaction with water and vinegar.

Article Time! How to Set Screen Rules That Stick: Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. This article contains tips for all ages! https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-set-screen-rules-that-stick

Fifth graders practicing rhythms and bass clef with stations in music class! #olyspartanpride

Article Time! "Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules." Read about new healthy media habits for young kids here @ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/new-healthy-media-habits-for-young-kids

The external telephones are out at Olympia West. If you need to contact Oly West, please call the District office at 309-379-6011 to be transferred.

Forget how density and volume are related? Ask Oly West 5th graders!

First graders at Oly West learning about fear and how to cope with fears!

Looking for ways to manage your child's device use? Check out these easy screen-time tips for balancing media use and well-being. https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_5ScreenTips_YoungKids.mp4

Five Tips to Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives (1) Create screen-free times and zones. (2) Try parental controls. (3) Establish clear family rules. (4) Watch and play together. (5) Help kids identify healthy behaviors. Read more @ http://bit.ly/OlyMBTipsE

Students at West enjoying the revamped butterfly garden

How Much 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

Are you looking for a conversation starter with your family around media balance & well-being? This Family Media Agreement is a great way to chat about family media habits. Check it out today! http://bit.ly/OlyAgree

September OlyDigCit Focus: Media Balance & Well Being. "We live in a world overflowing with digital media and technology. All of us -- adults and kids -- have constant access to real-time information from around the globe. But do the benefits of being ever-connected also come with risks to our mental health? It's an important question to ask -- especially for our kids." Read more about Media Balance & Well-Being! https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/topic/media-balance-and-well-being

Congratulations to our August Spectacular Spartans!

Students at West started working on their masterpieces for Art to Remember, the fall fundraiser. More details about the fundraiser will be shared once all masterpieces have been completed. #OlySpartanPride

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