The Spartan Family Scoop

Hello Olympia Families,

We had an awesome week here at Olympia! Thanks for your support in helping our students come prepared to school ready to learn.

Tonight is opening night for our school musical, Matilda. Performances are this weekend and next. Make sure to catch a show and bring family with you. The show is amazing and its a great community event! More details on the flyer below.

Thank you,

Principal Jones

Your Proud Principal

#WeAreOlympia

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to our very own School Nurse, Ms. Albert, who is recently engaged! Her fiancé, surprised her with an unforgettable proposal right here at Olympia in the cafeteria!

Some of our students were able to attend the Nazareth University Global Citizenship Conference. They were able to listen to speakers and engage in dialogue around issues of inclusivity, kindness, and advocacy. We are proud of our Spartans and their leadership.

It's 100 days until graduation and our seniors celebrated with breakfast, laughter and connection

Our 6th graders earned a Fun Activities day for their hard work and academic achievement. The activities included Mum-Ball, board games, card games and computer time.

GCSD will be hosting two focus group sessions called Partners in Progress on March 27th and April 2nd. Details of the event are on the flyer below. These sessions are a continuation of Superintendents Smalline's entry plan and will provide an opportunity for all stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions. The topics stem from the themes identified in the stakeholder survey. Our goal is to collaborate on solutions and gather valuable input that will help shape the future of our district. Check out the flyer below!

Partners in Progress Registration Form

Transportation applications for 25-26 Child Care (K-8), Private/Parochial and 11th and 12th grade opt in are due April 1, 2025. Application forms can be found here: https://www.greececsd.org/Page/603. This information will be mailed to parents who have an application on file for this school year, emailed to Child Care centers and Private/Parochial schools and sent out via Blackboard robo calls. Parents need to complete an application EACH year. Reach out to Transportation with any questions you may have. Thank you.

New York State STEM Scholarship-

The New York State STEM Incentive Program application will open December 1, 2024, for students attending a SUNY or CUNY college. To be eligible, students must:

• Be in the top 10% of your NYS high school graduating class

• Must apply in your high school senior year

• Attend a SUNY or CUNY college immediately following high school graduation

• Pursue a degree in an approved STEM program of study

• Enrolled in full-time study (at least 12 credits per term)

• Live in NYS and work in an approved STEM occupation for five years

For a description of the program, application and contact information, use the link below

New York State STEM Scholarship

Attention parents and guardians of current JUNIORS:

The University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics (UR LLE) is offering a Summer High School Program. Please take a moment to view the website: https://www.lle.rochester.edu/education/summer-research-program-for-high-school-juniors/. This program will run from July 7, 2025 – August 29, 2025.

We are excited to share another excellent opportunity! The New York State Unified Court System is offering High School students and recent graduates the chance to intern with the courts through our Summer Student Aide Internship program.

The mission of the New York State Unified Court System (NYS UCS) is to deliver equal justice under the law and ensure the just, fair, and timely resolution of all matters that come before the courts. The Summer Student Aide Internship offers an invaluable, hands-on opportunity for students to develop a concrete understanding of our government’s Third Branch.

Students will be paired with a judge, gaining insight into court processes, applicable laws, rules, and protocols. They will also explore the diverse careers available within the Judiciary and observe New York State court operations, including the civil, family, and criminal justice systems.

This internship not only provides exposure at the state level but also allows students to understand the collaborative roles of various local agencies that support the NYS Unified Court System. Students will walk away having gained valuable experience through their job assignments while benefiting from training in computer skills, business writing, public speaking, negotiation, and other essential job skills.

Key Details:

• Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 or older by July 7, 2025
• Qualifications: High School students and recent high school graduates (within the last 2 years) 17 years or older at the time program starts, and college students. Those under the age of 18 must obtain a work permit/paper (employment certificate)
• Compensation: $18.00 hourly
• Work status: Full-time - July 7 - August 13
• Application Procedures: apply at https://portal.nycourts.gov/StudentAideApplication/ and submit a written essay answering the following two prompts:

• Why do you want to participate?
• Describe an obstacle you faced in life or school and how you addressed it.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Angelique at APEDRAZA@nycourts.gov

• Olympia Sports Schedule. It is a live link, meaning, when changes are made, this link will be updated automatically. Click here for the latest schedule
• This school year each high school has created their own athletics apparel store. Feel free to visit the websites and show your support! Olympia Gear

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