Preschool screenings are available for children ages 3 through 5. Screenings help determine where children are developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results, families will receive a recommendation indicating whether their child qualifies for the Pre-K program.
For more information regarding the Child Find screening process, you can find resources here: https://www.childfind-idea-il.us/Materials/Educ_Rights_en.pdf
Screening Dates:
🗓️ October 8 at Minier Christian Church
🗓️ December 9 at Danvers Community Building
🗓️ March 11 at Atlanta Christian Church
🗓️ May 12 at Minier Christian Church
For more information regarding the Child Find screening process, you can find resources here: https://www.childfind-idea-il.us/Materials/Educ_Rights_en.pdf
Screening Dates:
🗓️ October 8 at Minier Christian Church
🗓️ December 9 at Danvers Community Building
🗓️ March 11 at Atlanta Christian Church
🗓️ May 12 at Minier Christian Church
Kindergarten learned that everyone can be an author! Sam, the library mouse, left us mouse-sized books and pencils to create stories. The library mouse loved all the books the kindergarteners wrote!
These 3rd grade students chose to eat lunch with Mrs. Castleman as a PBIS reward for having their tickets pulled. Mrs. Castleman tried hard to convert them to Packers fans during their lunch time together, but the boys stood strong with their NFL loyalties.
Keep up the great work earning those green tickets, Spartans!
Please remember that all kindergarten and new pre-k students are required to have a school physical and immunization records on file at Olympia West by September 15th.
The Transportation Team is ready to roll into the 25-26 school year!
Welcome back to school from the Third Grade Team!
The 2nd Grade Team is looking forward to an amazing year!
The 1st Grade District Team is ready to get going! Have a great year everyone!
Attention Future Olympia Softball Players! Get ready to join the fun—Saturday, September 6th at 9:30 AM. Mark your calendars and don’t miss it!
If you have a child who will be new to Olympia West this school year and you have not completed new student registration please come to Olympia West on Thursday, July 31 to register. If you have questions you can contact Olympia West at (309)392-2671.
Help! My Kid Wants to Use Social Media Get your child -- and yourself -- ready for the next step with these conversation starters.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-my-kid-wants-to-use-social-media
Tomorrow marks Mrs. Lessen's LAST EVER last day of school. Oly West sent her out in style during a Walk of Champions. After serving the Olympia district for 28 years it will be hard to imagine the front office without her. Mrs. Lessen has supported countless students, parents, and staff members over the years. Please join us in thanking her for nearly three decades of service and wishing her all the happiness in a well-deserved retirement!
Check out this short video for your elementary kiddos around what a digital footprint really means. We already K-5 students posting and interacting online, so let's start some good habits early! http://bit.ly/OlyDFV2
Today, our 5th graders spent a special final day with their Kindergarten buddies. Together, they created beautiful flower art, built sandcastles with shapes, and shared stories from their book boxes. It’s been a joyful and meaningful experience, and we’re truly going to miss our little buddies.
Video: bit.ly/Oly2DFV3
Lots of students are exploring and developing their own identities, and they often do this online and on social media. Some kids use multiple accounts, each for a different audience, but with this, what’s real and what’s unrealistic can often get blurred. In this video, your kids can hear other teens talk about the ins and outs of presenting themselves to others online, and consider what it means to “be yourself” in digital spaces.
As tweens and teens start sharing content and engaging with others online, it's vital for them to understand what they're leaving behind and what they might reveal. Help guide kids toward creating the kind of footprint they can be proud of @ http://bit.ly/Oly2DF
Pre-K teamed up with Karen Graber from H.A. Peine Library to participate in an ice cream themed activity night! We had fun playing various learning games and listening to a story.
We would like to thank Doug Maris and Shawn Hohulin (not pictured) for their service as Olympia CUSD 16 Board of Education members. We appreciate your time and dedication to Olympia. Thank you!
Video: bit.ly/OlyDFV1
Many kids are already posting and sharing information about themselves. Listen to what these teens have to say about sharing on social media. Are you making the right sharing decisions?
2nd Grade had a wonderful day exploring and learning about important parts of our community. They visited the Village Office of Minier to learn about how and who makes decisions for our community; as well as exploring the water treatment facilities. The Minier Police Department shared about the gear they wear, displayed one of their police vehicles and gave a tour of their office. They also visited the fire station and got to experience a firemen gearing up, explore using a thermal camera, and tour a fire engine. They also got to experience an ambulance as well as tools that EMT's use in emergency's. They then traveled to the bank where they got to experience the coin counting machine and see the vault. 2nd graders then enjoyed lunch and the playground at Westside Park. Last but not least they finished their day with a round of bowling at Minier Lanes.
