Tweens and teens have unique communication styles -- especially online. As much as possible, keep an eye on what they're saying and doing online to understand the norm in their worlds. Don't police everything they say, but keep an ear out for aggressive trash-talking, hate speech, rude images, or anything hurtful. If you see stuff that crosses the line, speak up. Kids need to understand that their words have consequences.
When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common ground and deeper understanding. Teach your children to keep disagreements civil so their ideas will be heard and so they can advocate for positive change.
In this video, you will hear from Cameron Kasky, Parkland school shooting survivor and March for Our Lives activist, on what he learned about civil discourse online and how to foster common ground with others, even in disagreement.
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Parenting can be hard! Holidays can add stress. Find hope, answers, and stay current on parenting trends. Check out this Spartan parent resource: https://parentguidance.org/
This resource is available to all parents, grandparents and staff.
Parenting can be hard! Holidays can add stress. Find hope, answers, and stay current on parenting trends. Check out the Spartan parent resource: parent guidance.org. This is a resource available to all parents, grandparents and staff.
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.
So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online.
Give them the right words.
Learn about their worlds.
Empathize with the pressure to overshare.
Develop their instincts.
The JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams grab 2 big wins at Heyworth tonight. The Spartans are back home next Monday against IVC.
The JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams grab 2 big wins at Heyworth tonight. The Spartans are back home next Monday against IVC.
The JV and Varsity Girls Basketball Teams grabbed a pair of wins tonight over Lexington. The Spartans travel to Heyworth High School on Monday as they look to kick off the month of December with a win. Come out and support this great and hard working group of girls!
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As always, BACC did a fantastic job hosting us for their Preview Day! Our students were able to check out the facilities and meet the teachers before beginning their BACC experience next year.
Olympia OHMS Bands have their concert on Thursday, December 7th at 6pm in the OHS Auditorium. Hope to see you there!
Please come out tonight, Tue. Nov. 28th to the High School Girls Basketball game and support our Toys for Tots campaign being put on by our National Honor Society. New toy or monetary donations will get you free admission into the game.
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
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The JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams picked up 2 wins over Prairie Central today. They will take on Dee-Mack Tuesday night at the OMS Gym.
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The OHS Varsity Wrestling Team had their first tournament of the season today at Illini Bluffs. It was a very successful day with 2 tournament champions, several placers, and taking home first overall as a team! It’s going to be a great season this year for our wrestlers!
Congratulations once again to our Olympia High School FFA on being the 2023 Pork and Pigskins State Champions. They received the championship banner and golden spatula at the IHSA football state championship this weekend.
