#DigCit Family Tip 5: Take breaks.
If you notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama, help them take a break. It's great if they can determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they might need some help setting limits.
Olympia District Wellness Event is coming this Sunday at the Hopedale Wellness Center 3-5 PM. FREE event includes kids yoga class, swimming and open gym. Question: michelle.maris@olympia.org. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3RDA6n8
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Second graders are practicing their cooperative learning skills, decoding skills, reading fluency skills, and sentence writing skills in the most engaging and interactive way. How you may ask? We are using the game Headbands, of course!
Join us this Sunday, October 22nd.
Want to check out the Hopedale Pool? Join us at the Olympia District Wellness Event this Sunday, at the Hopedale Wellness Center 3-5 PM. FREE event includes kids yoga class, swimming and open gym. Question: michelle.maris@olympia.org. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3RDA6n8
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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.
Olympia District Wellness Event is coming this Sunday at the Hopedale Wellness Center 3-5 PM. FREE event includes kids yoga class, swimming and open gym. Question: michelle.maris@olympia.org. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3RDA6n8
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Teaching kids character strengths and life skills such as empathy is one of the most important jobs of being an adult. These great books for all ages help make it easier by celebrating friendship, difference, and the importance of caring for one another.
Combining reading and science! We read about crystals and decided to try and grow
some! They enjoyed being "Mad Scientists"!
The Olympia High School National Honor Society is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival on Sunday, Oct. 29from 1-3 pm at the high school. The carnival features games, hayrack rides, crafts, a petting zoo, a bake sale, face painting and a haunted house. Cost is $5 per child, age 3+. All proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots.
#DigCit Family Tip 4: Encourage upstanding.
Let kids know that supporting someone who is being bullied makes a 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!
Do you know your parenting style? You know that you are a good parent but want to be a better parent. Join us tonight to learn about being the best parent! Register to receive the Zoom link.
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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.
🙌🏼🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our AWESOME families! Your support for our Next Level Program has been truly incredible! Together, we've empowered our kids, made a difference, and achieved the impossible! We're grateful for your dedication and enthusiasm! Let's keep soaring to new heights! 💪🏼 #GratefulForYou #NextLevel #EmpowerKids #MakeADifference #ItsPossibleWithPoP
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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.
#DigCit 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.
Congratulations to Charlotte Switzer for winning the Amazon Gift Card!
More prizes to come on Friday!
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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.
Oly South celebrated our September Super Spartans on Friday. These students don't let tough challenges stop them! They believe they can and they try again. Great job Spartans!
See the parade of our Super Spartans by clicking the link below:
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