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Athena High Newsletter
September 5, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR
9/9 - 9/11 School Pictures
9/18 PTSA meeting, 6 pm in the Library
9/27 Homecoming
10/10 ATHS Open House, 6 - 7:30 pm
1014 Cap & Gown ordering during lunches
10/19 Marching Band Home Show, 6 pm @ Athena
10/23 Picture Makeup Day
10/23 Financial Aid Night, OLY @ 6 pm
10/30 Rochester Philharmonic free concert @ 7 pm, GPAC
11/7 Veteran's Day Concert @ 7 pm
1/31 - 2/2 High School Musical
2/7 - 2/9 High School Musical
4/26 High School Spring Musical Show
5/28 Athletic Signing Day
5/29 NHS Ceremony, 6 pm
5/29 High School Awards Ceremony, 7 pm
6/6 Junior/Senior Gala
6/26 Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, 9 am - 11 am
6/28 Graduation @ 1:30 pm
Drills
We will be conducting drills during the week of 9/9 - 9/13.
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! We could not be more excited to welcome all Athena High School Trojans back this fall. Please refer to the items below for some essential information. Relevant materials, including the Greece Central School District Welcome Packet, are also shared digitally through the Athena High School August Parent Newsletter.
I would like to call your attention to a few unique items included in this packet:
FREE Crisis Text Line provides 24/7 support via text message to students and families. When someone is in crisis, they can text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor who will help them move from a hot moment to cool and calm using active listening, problem solving, and safety planning to help texters in their moment of crisis.
The GCSD Electronics Policy, including Yondr Pouches, remains in effect for the 2024-25 school year beginning Day 1: Wednesday, September 4th. Students must bring their Yondr Pouch to school on the first day of school. New students will receive a pouch at arrival on the first day of school.
Please complete the Income Data Collection Form and return to Athena by September 23. This allows Greece Athena to be eligible for Free Breakfast & Lunch, college application waivers, and AP or dual-enrollment cost reductions for families. This form is also attached at the bottom of this newsletter.
Student Schedules are included in the Welcome Back packet. If you have questions, please contact the Counseling Office at 966-4044, or email your child’s counselor directly.
At Athena High School, our primary goal this year is to ensure that each of you feels both welcomed and challenged in the classroom, every single day. Beginning the first week of school, grade level teams will hold class assemblies to provide an overview of Athena High School’s guidelines, celebrations, and opportunities for students. Please stay connected with us if you have any questions.You may contact us directly at 966-4000, or through your child’s Unit Office:
9th & 11th Grade Unit Office Secretary, Mrs. Jule Dieter: 966-4162
10th & 12th Grade Unit Office Secretary, Mrs. Frances Palermo: 966-4074
Student Services Unit Office Secretary, Ms. Deanne Sullivan: 966-4131
Again, welcome to the 2024-25 school year. We look forward to seeing you - Trojan Pride!
Respectfully,
Mrs. Kelly Flagler, Principal
Yondr
How Yondr Works
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I want to reach my child during the school day?
We want our students to be engaged in their learning. If you need to contact your child, see below:
9th & 11th Grade Unit Office Secretary, Mrs. Jule Dieter: 966-4162
10th & 12th Grade Unit Office Secretary, Mrs. Frances Palermo: 966-4074
Student Services Unit Office Secretary, Ms. Deanne Sullivan: 966-4131
The Main Office Receptionist, Angela Malone: 966-4040
What if there is a school emergency?
In case of a school emergency, we direct our students to safety first, following our school emergency preparedness protocol.
Will my student’s phone be safe?
Students are in possession of their phone - in their Yondr pouch - for the entire school day. We will advise students to store the pouch in their backpacks where it is completely safe.
What if the Yondr pouch gets damaged or a student is caught on their phone?
The Yondr pouch is property of Athena High School. If a student damages their pouch or is caught on their phone, administration will collect the phone/pouch and call home. For multiple offenses, a parent or guardian will come to the school and pick up their child’s phone. Additional consequences may include detention, ISS, or up to OSS.
Note: Damage consists of any signs that the physical integrity of the pouch has been compromised, whether intentional or unintentional, as determined by the school or Yondr staff.
What if the Yondr pouch is lost?
Students will be charged $10 for a Yondr pouch that is permanently lost.
School Pictures
Pictures will be taken during Social Studies classes September 9 - 11
Shop Jostenspix.com. School code: FE5524
Open House 2024-25
Open House will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6 - 7:30 pm. We hope you will join us.
The PTSA will hold a Food Truck Rodeo that evening from 5 - 8 pm. The following trucks will be onsite:
Kona Ice
Tom's Travelin Coffee
Macarollin
The Melt Truck
J & S Fried Dough
Wraps on Wheels
Chef's Catering
Eat Greek
Curbside Quesadilla
Get To Know Your Community Schools Team
Senior Families - Important!
New York State requires that students must have their 2d meningitis vaccine booster after the age of 16. Students must have this vaccine to remain at Athena after September 18th. Please check with your child's medical provider to confirm that your child has all the necessary vaccinations needed for school.
Special Education Safeguards
Parents/Guardians: If you have any questions regarding Section 504, click here for more information regarding Procedural Safeguards and your rights. If you have specific questions regarding your child, please contact an administrator in your child's school or the Office of Pupil Personnel Services at 966-2349.
ATHENA NEWS
School Supplies Available
If your child is in need of school supplies, please email mailto:Lisa.Marsh@greececsd.org or have your student stop and see Mrs. Marsh in room 236.
Course Offerings Guide 2024-25
Please go to the link below for details about course offerings.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V7sDGNd8FIiHMiIFgNor9gOWRYLY2aEV/view?usp=sharing
Community News
KidsCare 2024-2025
Before & After School Care 2024-25
Additionally, it is also time to start thinking about your before and after school needs for the 2024-2025 school year. Please review the new school year flier and note that registration for the fall will open on April 15th. All summer and fall registrations are processed through My School Bucks and require that you have your account set up first, and then continue on to register at msbactivities.com using your same username and password from My School Bucks.
If you need support in the registration process please reach out to heather.barton@greececsd.org or kellygiudice@greececsd.org. You can also contact our office by phone at 966-2456.
Community Schools Food Pantry
Center 4Hope
If your family is in need of emergency food please see this flier for more information.
Class of 2025
Senior Project
Please go to the link below for information about the Senior Project.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z_YFiocIosMORkCmzW2NhcVDFFW9CQFX736dRM50WNU/edit?usp=sharing
Can & Bottle Drive
- Our account is open to drop offs all year long at Upstate Bottle and Can Return.Here is the link for all return locations https://upstatebottlereturn.com/locations/
- If you drop off at an Upstate Bottle return location, please say "Class of 2025."
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message.
What is Crisis Text Line? Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 crisis support by text message.
How does it work? When someone is in crisis, they can text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor who will help them move from a hot moment to cool and calm.
Who are Crisis Counselors? They are trained volunteers who—with the support of full-time Crisis Text Line staff—use active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning to help texters in their moment of crisis.
Alumni Tshirts
The Diversity Inclusion and Leadership Network is thrilled to share our new Greece Alumni T-Shirts. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for alums to show pride, continue traditions, and re-ignite school spirit. In addition, the proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support events that encourage a stronger sense of community, including scholarships for students who express an interest in joining our district family after graduation, networking events for employees from across the district to come together, and celebrations of multicultural holidays. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, the sign-up form can be found here. In addition, if you would like to donate to the Belonging and Inclusion Fund, you can donate at paypal to @GreeceTeachers through GTA's PayPal account at paypal.me/GreeceTeachers, and put "Belonging and Inclusion Fund" in the description.
Who to Call with Questions, Concerns and Compliments
College Test Prep Assistance
Are you nervous about upcoming college tests? The Sylvan Learning Center offers test preparation services with the SAT/ACT exams and is located right here in Greece. Share this flyer with your family for more information about their programs.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vVx3GJYjTw4-kFo8qv1HR9zro8lxDblx/view?usp=share_link
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships
There are numerous opportunities to find scholarships.
Be sure to check the scholarship page of the college you are planning to apply to.
Students can Google Scholarships
There are many scholarship search engines including FastWeb, Collegeboard, Scholarships.com, and Petersons.
The Counseling Center receives numerous scholarship opportunities throughout the school year. Be sure to check your Google Classroom under “Scholarships” for popular local opportunities.
The Community Foundation administers more than 130 scholarship opportunities. Most of their scholarships are for institutions of higher learning, but some awards apply to special opportunities like summer camp, music lessons, or high school study-abroad programs.
Any scholarship we receive can also be accessed throughNYSED shared information on the variety of awards and scholarships that are offered. They wanted us to help spread the word on these because they are seeing fewer and fewer applicants.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Substance Abuse Information
Please take a few minutes to learn about current trends in subtance abuse.
Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP)
Please take a moment to watch this video:
Sign up now to access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Greece Central schools use Infinite Campus to manage student records and share information with parents and guardians. All parents are encouraged to sign up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, which enables you to see student schedules, grades, attendance records and report cards. You will also be able to update your contact information and receive important messages from your child’s school. If you do not already have an account, sign up to by completing this form and returning it to: mail to:Jule.Dieter@greececsd.org
Athletics
MS/HS Athletic Sign Up Brochure
Sport Picture Information
Throughout the year, Perfect Motion Photography photographs each athlete to compose individual and team pictures for you to view and purchase, if you desire to do so. Additionally, they come to many games and photograph teams during game play to get some of the best action shots. These are for you to purchase, as well. You may visit their website at www.perfectmotionphotography.com or click the links below.
To view your sport pictures, click View Pictures
To order your sport pictures, click Picture Order Form
Athletic Update
FALL 2024
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
GREECE ATHENA
HEALTH PHYSICAL:
A sports physical is good for one calendar year only. Please schedule an appointment with your family physician now, if needed.
SPORTS RECERTIFICATION:
The Recertification Portal will open on July 26th for fall athletics! Complete the ONLINE form by visiting the district website. Please allow at least 72 hours processing time for approval.
NURSE’S SUMMER HOURS:
phone # 966-4005 fax# 581-8128
8/2 9-11:00am 8/9 9-11:00am 8/12 1-3:00pm 8/14 1-3:00pm 8/16 1-3:00pm
8/19 8am-1:00pm 8/21 10am-2:00pm 8/26 8am-12:00pm 8/27 8am-12:00pm
LEVELS:
JV & Varsity - Grades 9-12 Modified - Grades 7-9
TRYOUTS:
Tryouts begin at the day and time listed below. They typically last three days. The coach will share the schedule with the athletes on the first day. Daily practices usually follow tryouts, however, it is up to the individual coaches. Some shuttles are provided – See shuttle schedule. If the shuttle bus # is not listed, keep checking back.
START DATE SPRING SPORTS TIME & LOCATION OF FIRST MEETING
Monday, Aug 19, 2024 JV/V Football 5:30-8:00pm (Turf)
Monday, Aug 26, 2024 JV/V/Mod Cheerleading 10-12:00pm (Meet at Phoenix, 200 Alcott Rd)
JV/V Girls Tennis 9:00-11:00am (Tennis Court)
JV/V Boys Soccer 2:00-5:00pm (Turf)
JV/V Girls Soccer 8-10:30am & 6-8:30pm (Turf)
JV/V Volleyball TBD
JV/V Cross Country 9-11:00am (Track)
JV/V Girls Swim 8:00-11:00am (Meet at Olympia)
Mod B Boys Football TBD
Mod Tennis 1:30-3:00pm (Olympia Tennis Courts)
Mod Volleyball TBD
Mod Cross Country 3-4:00pm (Track)
Mod Boys Soccer TBD
Mod Girls Soccer 8-10:00am (field #5 Behind school, next to SB field)
COACH CONTACTS:
For information not presented here regarding Fall Sports, please contact coaches as follows:
Football – Mike Husdan at Michael.Husdan@greececsd.org
Boys Soccer - Nick Defendorf at Nicholas.Defendorf@greececsd.org
Girls Soccer - Sal Butera at Salvatore.Butera@greececsd.org
Girls Volleyball – Stephanie Pitts at Stephanie.Pitts@greececsd.org
Cheerleading – Gabrielle Schilling at Gabrielle.Schilling@greececsd.org
Girls Swimming - Elizabeth Grillo at Elizabeth.Grillo@greececsd.org
Girls Tennis - Will Spencer at William.Spencer@greececsd.org
Girls Cross Country - Anna Domiano at Anna.Domiano@greececsd.org
Boys Cross Country - Al Testa at Albert.Testa@greececsd.org
Modified:
Football – Doug Allard at Douglas.Allard@greececsd.org
Girls Volleyball – Larry Frisa at Lawrence.Frisa@greececsd.org
Boys Soccer - TBD
Girls A Soccer - Scott Parsons at Scott.Parsons@greececsd.org
Girls Mod B Soccer - Melanie Lockhart at Melanie.Lockhart@greececssd.org
Cross Country - Katie Brown at Katie.Brown@greececsd.org
Cheerleading – Carolyn Benham at Carolyn.Benham@greececsd.org
Girls Tennis - Kendra Damann at Kendra.Damann@greececsd.org
For additional information, please call the Athletic Office at 966-4014.
PTSA
Greece Athena PTSA
"...engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children."
First meeting is September 18th at 6 pm.
Our new 2024-2025 Officers!
President: Deanne Sulllivan
Vice President: Chris Brent
Secretary: Meredith Maillet
Treasurer: Angela Malone
Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GreeceAthenaPTSA
Shop at our online store https://greeceathena.memberhub.store/and consider renewing your PTSA membership.
Order you child's personalized Athena apparel at https://aodesignusa.com/- click MEMBERs at the top and you will see the Greece Athena options. Orders are ready within 2-3 weeks. All supplied locally from Athletic Outlet in Brighton.
As always, we truly appreciate your support.
Class News
Senior Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=784
Junior Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3123
Sophomore Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=782
Freshman Class https://ny01913679.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=780