:: 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?
First graders at OSE arrived to school to find that the Grinch had made a visit and redecorated their rooms! Throughout the day, they worked on tasks reviewing skills and concepts they have learned throughout the first semester including writing conventions, parts of speech, addition and subtraction, number ID and counting. Some students had time today to also complete a STEM task of creating a new tree for Cindy-Lou Who and her family with their morning tub materials.
We are happy to report that the Grinch did not steal Christmas at OSE!
Phone outages from yesterday (12.12.22) have been resolved. Thank you for your patience!
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Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? Help students consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online.
Congratulations to our Super Spartans for November! Each of these students show outstanding ability to identify and regulate their feelings! We are proud of all our Spartans! Click on the link below to watch Oly South Celebrate them:
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First graders in Mrs. Gray’s class have been practicing writing their sight words in shaving cream this week. This task is a part of a project being led by Miss Cam, a high school intern in the class. She is leading activities to see if a more hands-on approach to sight words will lead to better retention of the words the kids work on.
The kids sure are enjoying her “project”!
2nd grade problem solved in science today by creating hats that would protect them while traveling through the desert. Students tested their designs using three tests to determine their success: softness test, sweat-soaker test, and stiffness test.
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.
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Wednesday, December 7th is an Early Release Day for Olympia students. OHMS will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and elementary schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m.
:: 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.
:: Help Kids Make Friends and Interact Safely Online::
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!
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.
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Help kids identify healthy behaviors.
Practice talking about feelings -- both physical and emotional -- during screen and non-screen activities.
Watch and play together.
Choose quality, age-appropriate media to enjoy with your kids. Visit commonsensemedia.org to find shows, games, and more.
How to Set Screen Rules That Stick Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. | Caroline Knorr | 2/21/2019
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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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Establish clear family rules.
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.
OSE 4th graders extended their day of learning to all things Lincoln in Springfield. Lincoln's home, Lincoln's Tomb, and Lincoln's Presidential Museum. what an exciting day!
Thank you to the OSE PTO for treating staff to a delicious caramel apple bar today! We appreciate everything you do to support students and staff!
Set content limits that make sense for your family. Alongside conversations about healthy media habits, use features such as content filtering, privacy settings, and time limits offered by the apps and platforms your family uses to help manage access and exposure to media.
