Family Tip 3: Role-play.
If kids feel like they might have trouble removing themselves from digital drama, experiment with some different ways they can make a graceful exit. Talk through words they can use, ways they can steer conversations in positive directions, etc.
Third grade learning to discuss different points of view by studying “Henry’s Freedom Box”
First graders are tired, but happy, after Jump Rope for Heart earlier today!
Every year students in Mrs Braffet's PE classes participate in The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge. Students
raise donations for the American Heart Association which conclude with an all school Jump Rope for Heart event. This year's event will take place on two days during their PE times, this Wednesday & Thursday February 10 & 11th. Every year our school shines and exceeds our expectations.
Please show your support for The American Heart Association by donating to Heart.org/KHC look for Olympia West School.
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As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry, or even fearful. Help your students build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying.
Family Tip 2: Check in about online life.
Just like you'd ask your kid about their sleep, exercise, and eating, stay on top of their online life. Who are they chatting with? How do people treat each other in the games and on the sites they're using?
3rd grade did an amazing job with their book talks today!
Pre-K has been building their counting skills by playing board games.
First graders got to sit down and read one-on-one with their teacher today. They are growing into amazing readers!
First graders are setting new goals for the month of February! #powerofyet
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Let's face it: Some online spaces can be full of negative, rude, or downright mean behavior. But what counts as cyberbullying? Help your students learn what is - and what isn't - cyberbullying, and give them the tools they'll need to combat the problem.
Pre-K students are learning about community helpers!
First grade took advantage of the sunshine and took a walk on Wednesday!
Fourth grade poets are sharing their poetry collections with their peers.
Family Tip 1: Define your terms
Make sure kids understand what cyberbullying is: repeated and unwanted mean or hurtful words or behavior that occur online (through texts, social media posts, online chat, etc.).
Discussion around common parental concerns.
Once kids go online, their chances of finding cyberbullies, haters, and trolls is, sadly, quite high. Find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles to help with tough conversations -- whether your kid is a bully or is being bullied. Explore answers to all your cyberbullying questions, age-appropriate advice, school resources, and more from parents and experts.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying
Fourth graders made a model of an eye to find out why some people have blurry vision.
Fourth graders completed experiments today with crumpled paper and pencils to see if a robotic hand would work just like a human hand.
Fourth graders made a robotic finger to help explain how a real finger bends.
Fourth graders are dealing out 2-digit numbers and working on their multiplication skills.