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The Spartan Family Scoop
June 14, 2024
Message From Principal Jones
Hello Olympia Families,
We've made it! This week was the last week of classes for our students in grades 9-12 and the start of Regents exams. Next week, Friday, 6/21, is the last week of classes for students in grades 6-8.
Of note, next week the temperature is expected to be extremely hot. Students should dress appropriately for the warm weather.
Lastly, as we enter Regents week, I need to inform all parents of students in grades 6-8 that we are in testing conditions Meaning Regents testing is taking place at Olympia through the end of the school year. The expectation for all Middle School students is to be in their assigned location during the assigned time, when in the hallways maintain quiet voices. Students must comply with adult directions to maintain a fair testing environment. Due to the importance of testing and its implications on students’ progress toward graduation, any student that does not comply with these expectations will face an immediate consequence per the code of conduct which could include being suspended. A distraction-free testing environment is mandated by the State Education Department and allows students to do their best. We thank students for their cooperation.
Thank you,
Principal Jones
Your Proud Principal
#WeAreOlympia
Great Things Continue to Happen At Olympia! This is Olympia...
Out of the 24 total nominees from across the four Greece schools our very own Jonathan earned the recognition of GCSD Male Athlete of the Year!
Congratulations to Jake, Reid, Hannah, Kayla, and Sarah for being nominated for the GCSD Athlete of the Year award!
Graduation is right around the corner!
Nothing but joy here at Olympia!
Important End of Year Dates
- 6/14- 6/25- Regents/Local Exams weeks
- 6/18- Middle School Seabreeze Trip- 10am-4:30pm
- 6/21- Last Day of School for Students Grades 6-8 and middle school field day- Dismissal at 10:20am
- 6/29- Graduation at Greece Performing Arts Center(GPAC) promptly at 1:30pm
Juneteenth Celebration- 6/18
Substance Abuse Prevention
Here is the final edition of the substance abuse prevention newsletter, "In The Know". In this edition we highlight the various prevention efforts around this district this spring, provide information about current trends in adolescent substance use, as well as tips on how to help teens have a safe and healthy summer.
Parent Leadership Opportunity
Are you interested in being the change you want to see in the world? Greater Rochester Parent Leadership Training Institute is now accepting applications for its 12th Cohort, beginning in October 2024.
PLTI empowers parent leaders to become change agents for the next generation. This free, evidence-based program is designed to increase parent involvement in community issues, and is presented in a 21-week course at no charge to parents. Parallel to the course, the Children’s Leadership Training Institute (CLTI), invites children of participating parent leaders to engage in age-appropriate activities that include empowerment and improving the community.
To learn more or apply for the program, visit www.greaterrochesterplti.org.
Link To Apply: https://forms.gle/JTDr8zSdCUcFNkzt6
GCSD Summer Food Pantry
If your family is in need of emergency food please see this flier from Center4Hope for more information.
Counselors Corner
Summer Fun Opportunities 2024
Looking for something fun to do this summer- check out the Summer Fun 2024 flyer! Greece is offering many opportunities for students of all ages.
Summer College Fair
Summer Youth Employment
Since February, the Summer Youth Employment team has been working with the City of Rochester to enroll local teens into their annual summer jobs programs (a joint effort of RochesterWorks’ Summer Youth Employment Program & the City’s Summer of Opportunity Program).
They still have openings for both teens (ages 14-20) interested in working and local employer sites interested employing program participants. Both prospective teens and employers can find more information at www.rocsummeryouth.com. The summer programs run, on average, 6-8 weeks during the months of July and August.
We continue to enroll teens into our after-school employment program (ROC Your Job), which runs until the end of June, when the summer youth job programs start up. For more information about our youth after school employment program, visit www.rocyourjob.com.
Paid High School Internship
Spectrum is searching for High School Interns to help us support our customers. This is a key position designed to provide top-notch support to our Mobile Phone Customers in a professional, fast-paced, inbound call center. Candidates must have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask. Candidates should be Juniors heading into their Senior year of High school in the Greater Rochester, N.Y., area.
This position is at 71 Mount Hope Ave, within walking distance of downtown Rochester. It offers benefits and a salary starting at $18.50/hr. If interested, apply; visit our company website at https://jobs.spectrum.com/job/rochester/high-school-internship/4673/65233457520.
Summer Health Careers Opportunity Program- This Summer!
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