Olympia High School National Honor Society is sponsoring a letters from Santa project. NHS students will write letters as Santa to your kids for Christmas. There is no cost. If interested, please fill out the required questions below, so we are able to make the letters customized. These letters will be written, and mailed to your house before Christmas! Forms are due Friday, December 8th, 2023. Fill out a new form for each child.
https://forms.gle/s5wMXZJRvN1Ngvgj7
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
Can't make it tonight? Go ahead and register, that way the recorded session will show up in your inbox. Watch at your convenience!
The Olympia National Honor Society is sponsoring a Toys for Tots Drive at the girls home basketball games tonight and tomorrow, against Prairie Central, then Dee-Mack. New toys or cash donations are appreciated! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the games and help support your local Toys for Tots!
Family Tip 5: Help kids identify healthy behaviors
Ditch the Distractions: Supporting Kids and Teens with Phone Notifications. How to help kids with managing device notifications and maintaining their digital well-being.
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Family Tip 4: Watch and play together
Mrs Goeke and Mrs. Hoffmemeir's classes read Moosletoe today and then worked through the STEM process to help Moose with his problem of not having a Christmas tree. They all worked well together showing Spartan skills of Determination, Perserverance, and Teamwork while also being Creative.
Only one week away! Sign up for Zoom link to show up in your inbox. All parents encouraged to join us.
Article: New Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids
Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules.
~Caroline Knorr
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Olympia South had the pleasure of having Mr. P spend the morning doing all the work of a principal. He started the staff's day off with a teachers lounge full of doughnuts which were greatly appreciated! He did morning announcements, read to classes, did building checks and visited classrooms and of course-bus, lunch and recess duty!
Family Tip 3: Establish clear family rules
Concerned about your kid's digital life? Here are five signs that they have a healthy relationship with screens. bit.ly/OlyMBHR
Did you know that as a Spartan Parent you have access to parent supports and coaching 24/7? This school year we have a partnership with Parent Guidance. Check out their website - https://parentguidance.org
Happy School Board Appreciation Day to our school board members! Thank you for all you do for the District.
Families, our next parent session is only 2 weeks away. Join us for this FREE hot topic session on Emotional Regulation.
Looking for ways to manage your kid's device use? Check out these five easy screen-time tips. bit.ly/OlyMB5T
On Friday, we celebrated our Super Spartans for October with our Walk of Champions parade. These Spartans show Respect everyday. Great job Spartans!
Click the link below to watch us celebrate these Spartans.
https://bit.ly/49BWcgk
Family Tip 2: Try parental controls
It was a busy day at South! Our October Super Spartans kicked off our afternoon with our Spartan walk of fame. Then we had an amazing Veterans Day tribute where all of our students planned something to honor our Veterans. Our student council MC's were amazing!
