Do you value affordable housing? Healthcare centers? School funding? A complete count in the #2020census is critical to securing billions in funding for community programs you value most. #CareAbouttheCount! https://youtu.be/h2JMt4ZNR_Q #CentralIllinoisCounts #ILCountMeIn
Thanks to these amazing ladies for getting our first round of food service ready for our kiddos! OSE cafeteria dream team 🙌🏻
Let’s go Oly South staff and students...show us your online school spirit!!
ACTIVITY UPDATE: Our annual Mr Spartan event scheduled for tonight Friday March 13th has been postponed to a date yet to be determined.
Your community is counting on you. Watch your mailbox and complete your household’s census at CareAbouttheCount.org. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
We did it! WOW! We knew we had amazing students and parents, but this is truly an overwhelming wave of AWESOMENESS! Thank you for making a difference during the STEP IT UP! fundraiser! You rock! 🙌 #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness
Family Tip 5: Review worst-case steps.
Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact information.
Learning is a Process— On this snowy day, our 5th graders are sorting their biographical research to form paragraphs for their essays!
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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!
Hey! We hope you hear this everyday, but just in case: You’re AWESOME! You are doing an amazing job! You are raising kids who want the world, and their school, to be a better place. Consider this your virtual HIGH FIVE! 🙏 #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference #dayofawesomeness
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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!
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.
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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.
Congratulations to Ardenne B. for winning the final Week of Wow fridge full of cash!!!
Second Graders Use Green Screen Technology to Put Themselves in Penguin Habitats
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
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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.
Congratulations to Lily R. for winning today's Week of Wow prize.
Laurynn M. was the Week of Wow winner yesterday!!! Who will be the winner today?
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!
