Preschoolers finished their Apple unit by going apple picking. The apples all had letters and numbers on them for the students to identify and match. They loved their outdoor learning day!
It is crazy hair day at Olympia South. We sure have some creative kiddos in second grade!
#spartanpride
It might be crazy hair day, but Madam President & her cabinet are busy preparing for tomorrow’s cabinet meeting.
Oly South learning about states of matter :)
Article Time!
How to Set Screen Rules That Stick: Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. This article contains tips for all ages!
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-set-screen-rules-that-stick
Article Time!
"Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules."
Read about new healthy media habits for young kids here @ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/new-healthy-media-habits-for-young-kids
Last day of Girls Basketball Club. Students having fun for their final scrimmage.
First graders in Mrs. Gray’s class went back stage at a concert to complete a rockstar math review working on addition facts to 10 and solving word problem challenges. We signed autographs, designed tees and had a jam session! We had a great afternoon rocking our school!
Using number lines and frogs to work on addition. Mrs. Gray’s first graders are all in!
PreK students having a morning meeting to kick off their day. Great way to build classroom culture and to work on speaking and listening and so many other things!
Trying new veggies in Oly Cafe
Looking for ways to manage your child's device use? Check out these easy screen-time tips for balancing media use and well-being.
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_5ScreenTips_YoungKids.mp4
5th grade working hard at our Matter Stations — great conversations happening!!
Thinking about numbers in many new ways in 4M
Five Tips to Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives
(1) Create screen-free times and zones.
(2) Try parental controls.
(3) Establish clear family rules.
(4) Watch and play together.
(5) Help kids identify healthy behaviors.
Read more @ http://bit.ly/OlyMBTipsE
How Much Screen Time?
“...the reality is that there really is no magic number that's "just right." What's more important is the quality of kids' media, how it fits into your family's lifestyle, and how you engage your kids with it.”
Read more @ http://bit.ly/OlyScreenTime
Are you looking for a conversation starter with your family around media balance & well-being? This Family Media Agreement is a great way to chat about family media habits. Check it out today! http://bit.ly/OlyAgree
September OlyDigCit Focus: Media Balance & Well Being. "We live in a world overflowing with digital media and technology. All of us -- adults and kids -- have constant access to real-time information from around the globe. But do the benefits of being ever-connected also come with risks to our mental health? It's an important question to ask -- especially for our kids." Read more about Media Balance & Well-Being!
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/topic/media-balance-and-well-being
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Miss Vanessa’s STEM Room is in need of supplies for the 19-20 school year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0844AFA62BABFE3-stem