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The OHMS Market is open every Wednesdays 11:00-12:15 for students and staff. The food pantry is fully stocked with can goods, produce, and breads.The shop has coats and lots of personal care items. Contact michelle.maris@olympia.org with questions
The OHMS Market is open every Wednesday 11:00-12:15 for students and staff. The pantry is fully stocked with produce, can goods, and breads. The Shop has coats and lots of personal care items. Contact michelle.maris@olympia.org with questions.
OMS Volleyball split with MidWest Central Middle School
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OMS 7th & 8th Volleyball defeated Fieldcrest in 2 sets to start off the season!
Come out and cheer on OMS Volleyball on Monday, January 13th as they take on Mid-West Central for their home opener.
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Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv2
"It's complicated" can describe many of our relationships with others, both romantic and otherwise. Add digital devices and social media to the mix, and things get complicated even further.
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:: Develop their instincts ::
Help kids learn to trust their guts so they can suss out creepy, risky, or unsafe online situations. Be aware that some kids (even "good" kids) will explore out of curiosity. But the minute they feel uncomfortable, they need to shut things down.
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Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv5
It's natural for teens to be curious about their emerging sexuality. But most children aren't prepared for the risks of exploring this in the digital age. Help your kids think critically about self-disclosure in relationships and practice how they'd respond to a situation where sexting -- or a request for sexting -- might happen.
In this video, kids can hear other teens' honest -- and sometimes frank -- thoughts about the pressures and risks that come with sexting, then consider how they might react in similar situations.
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:: Empathize with the pressure to overshare ::
Tweens and teens might feel pushed into sharing a sexy photo for different reasons: a dare, fear of damaging a relationship, or just because "everyone else is doing it." But this one is nonnegotiable.
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv6
For most kids, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help your kids navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media.
In this video, kids hear what other teens have to say about using social media to connect with friends, consider the complications and distractions that can happen, and think critically about how social media affects their own relationships.
OMS 7th and 8th grade volleyball practice for tonight 12/12 has been canceled.
:: Learn about their worlds ::
Tweens and teens have unique communication styles, especially online. 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 anything hurtful.
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Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv3
Students hear from teens about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves differently (or even anonymously) to others online, and consider what it means to "be yourself" in digital spaces.
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv7
Video Discussion Activity: bit.ly/olyRCda2
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.
