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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!
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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!
Shout-Out to Gaven Vannoy for earning a scholarship through Birkey's!
Edmentum Email Mistake:
If you received an email with the subject, "Register for Edmentum Sensei for Families" you can safely ignore it. This was sent accidentally. Sorry for the confusion. Have a nice weekend!
The freshmen boys basketball vs. Central Catholic scheduled for Saturday Feb. 20th will now be played at Central Catholic, tip off at 9:15 am with the game being streamed on the NFHS network. The boys swim meet has been cancelled.
Tonight's JV Boys Basketball game at Central Catholic has been cancelled. Varsity Boys will still play at 7:00 pm. The game will be streamed on the NFHS network.
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.
Here is the link to tonight's football parent meeting:
https://meet.google.com/tyi-jnkq-pcg
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Digital harassment happens when teens use texts, instant messages, emails, and social media posts to keep tabs on or threaten someone else. It usually involves two people in a close relationship. Here are four ways to help teens avoid digital harassment.
Q&A: How can I explain why teens shouldn't create fake profiles to tease their friends and/or peers?
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/facebook-instagram-and-social/how-can-i-explain-why-teens-shouldnt-create-fake-profiles-to-tease
Photo from Rober Monkada
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!
All activities / practices are cancelled for today, February 16th. Stay Safe Spartans!
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As humans, we thrive on social connections and group associations. But this tendency can also lead us to be suspicious of people outside our group. This fear -- xenophobia -- can be overcome by more exposure to people who are different from us. However, the internet can often make this more difficult. Help your kids recognize this challenge and find strategies for navigating content online.
All after school activities/practices are cancelled for today, February 15th. Stay Safe Spartans.
Varsity Girls Basketball drops a tough game against U-High. 44 to 53
JV Girls Basketball with a home win over U-High 42 to 35.
Tonight's JV and Varsity Boys Basketball games at St. Thomas More have been postponed to March 3rd.
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.
The varsity girls basketball game for tonight vs. St. Thomas More has been postponed. The middle school boys basketball game vs. Pontiac JH is still on as scheduled.
A9 Diner staff are excited to be back on the job and develop real world life skills! Thank you to all the Olympia staff who support equal opportunity employment!
