Q&A: 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_QA1
Thanks to everyone who qualified for the GOLDEN TICKET! We are giving you one more chance to send invitations tonight! You will still receive all the GOLDEN TICKET prizes. If you send out 20 or more, you will also be in the drawing to win a MINI REFRIGERATOR STUFFED WITH CASH!
It’s a fun day to be a Spartan at Olympia South. Celebrating Red Ribbon week with neon and lots of Monster hats going out to celebrate our Step it Up Fundraiser! Kids can still bring in Golden Tickets through Friday!
Don't forget to send out your 10+ invitations tonight!
Step It Up! Launch Day, we had so much fun!!!
Article: How to Set Screen Rules That Stick Easy tips for limiting kids' computer, TV, game, and movie time. | Caroline Knorr | 2/21/2019 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-set-screen-rules-that-stick
Check out these tulip bulbs! Garden club planted red tulips in honor of Red Ribbon Week. Next spring we will have a reminder to stay drug free!
Garden club also added red bows around school yard to prepare for Red Ribbon Week!
New Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids Article
Now that screen-time recommendations are more flexible, it's time for new rules. | Caroline Knorr | 10/18/2017 (older, but still great!)
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/new-healthy-media-habits-for-young-kids
Screen-time tips for young kids!
Looking for ways to manage your kid's device use? Discover five easy screen-time tips.
Video: https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_5ScreenTips_YoungKids.mp4
We are Wild About Our Cafeteria Staff at South! Thanks to Jamie, Donna and Vickey for planning a fun week and thanks for all you do for our staff and students every day. We appreciate you!
Help keep media/tech use in check by following a few simple practices: 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: bit.ly/OlyMBTipsE
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
Do you multitask in front of your kids? Check out these tips to help your child reduce multitasking during homework time.
https://d1pmarobgdhgjx.cloudfront.net/parenttip/PT_6WaysToStopMultitasking-new.mp4
It's easy to get distracted from homework (and life) when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Let's set some common sense guidelines by signing this Family Media Agreement within your family: bit.ly/OlyAgree
On Tuesday, October 5, Oly South practiced our fire safety drill. This time the fire department came. Several tickets were chosen from our Out of the Blue Bucket for students to have a chance to spray the firehouse. Great Job Oly South students!
Every year digital citizenship is more and more important in all of our lives. (TikTok challenges anyone!?) Starting in October, we will begin our monthly focus of 6 areas of digital citizenship, providing resources and support for our Oly families. More details on this annual outreach can be found here: bit.ly/OlyDigCitOverview
Oly South second graders were asking questions and making connections as they explored genre, authors, and texts during reading rounds today. #RaisingReaders #ReadersAreLeaders
Students at Oly South completed a project where students learned to find their marigolds while also being marigolds for each other. A marigold is someone who protects them, helps them thrive, and encourages their growth-similar to marigolds in a garden with other vegetables. #SpartanStrong #MarigoldStrong
The phone lines are back up and running at Olympia South. Feel free to give our helpful OSE staff a call anytime!
OSE teachers are “fueling up” for a great year! We can’t wait to see the kiddos back tomorrow.
