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If you have some time to help

Olympia School District - New Info Update Thank you for applying to volunteer. Your time is appreciated. After you submit your information, the volunteer coordinator will be in contact. Please allow a reasonable time for processing. If you have any questions, our contact info is at the bottom of this page.

Let’s support our L.P. Brown Eagle’s!

Great opportunity to help support local elementary school! All 4 of my kids attended Garfield!

Hey Garfield families we are half way to our fundraising goal and it's only day 4! Thanks to all of you who have registered your student and shared the links. Each time you share the link, you create the potential to earn money towards next year's after school theater program!

Let's keep this momentum going!

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 24 in-person and online via Zoom.👇🏿 👀 https://osd.wednet.edu/news/announcements/board_meeting_feb__24_

Our Dance Fit is Coming Soon! This is "Our Dance Fit is Coming Soon!" by Boosterthon Fun Run on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Good opportunity to stay informed…

You're invited! Superintendent Murphy, along with a panel of OSD Teaching & Learning leaders, will host an Academic Recovery Webinar tomorrow, January 5, from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. Details at the link below. 👇🏾 👀💻
https://osd.wednet.edu/news/district_news/academic_recovery_webinar_jan__5

Due to continued ice and unsafe road conditions, all Olympia School District schools, including the Virtual Academy of Olympia, have canceled classes today, Tuesday, January 4. All afternoon and evening activities are also canceled.

An email 📧 also went out….

Due to icy roads, all OSD schools, including the Virtual Academy of Olympia, will start two hours late on Monday, January 3. AM buses will also pick up children two hours late and will run on snow routes.

There is no out-of-district transportation and no district transportation to New Market Skills Center. There is no AM preschool, no zero hour classes, no before-school activities, no Avanti HS program (periods 1-3), and no AM child care. Breakfast and lunch will be served throughout the district.

The district will monitor road conditions and decide by noon whether PM bus routes will run on snow or regular routes and whether there will be any after-school or evening activities. Please continue to check your email, our website, and our social media platforms for updates.

Due to inclement weather, please note the following changes to child care and day camps held at Olympia School District locations on Tuesday, December 28, 2021: YMCA child care held at Hansen and Centennial elementary schools is closed on Tuesday, December 28. Camp OlyWahoo winter camps operated by the City of Olympia and held at Lincoln Elementary School start at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28.

College credit in high school was part of last night board agenda

Dual-credit courses in high school to get a jump on college should be free Dual-credit options make it easier for students to earn advanced degrees, but too few low-income students are taking advantage of the opportunity. Lawmakers should eliminate financial barriers to help these students get ahead.

A big thank you to those who sponsored our 2021-22 school year calendar! McGranahan Architects OBee Credit Union PrintNW Small To Tall Pediatric Dentistry TwinStar Credit Union WSECU Mitch Dietz, Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty Olympia Capital Business Machines Olympia Federal Savings Olympia School District Education Foundation The Evergreen State College South Puget Sound Community College City of Olympia - Government

Step in the right direction!

As a reminder you can connect your AmazonSmile to Jefferson School Support Organization and this will help support students & staff at Jefferson.

Thank you

Please consider donating to this years giving tree. Help bring a little extra holiday cheer. Thank you!!!

Good opportunity to share feedback!

The deadline to complete the school supports and environment survey is tomorrow. District leaders want to hear from you.👇🏾🗣 https://osd.wednet.edu/news/district_news/take_school_supports_and_environment_survey

Great way to help local teens…

Capital High School 2021 Giving Tree Celebrate Cougar Spirit During the Holidays

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
Each year, Garfield PTA facilitates the Holiday Spirit Program to help support Garfield families during the holiday season. The program provides the children new toys and clothing for those families who applied to participate in the program. Our Garfield community and local organizations work together to fulfill the requests. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 48 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 120 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣.

Are you interested in contributing to making another family’s holiday season a little brighter? There are two ways to donate:
1) purchase a gift or gift card or
2) provide a donation to the Garfield PTA and we will shop on your behalf.

If you wish to donate a gift you can sign up by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LcLhWV8UNlkcLQUtkwOdyOlKfWLTrf7isLYEfU9w0rM/edit =0.

Financial donations are also being accepted through the PTA website. If you'd like to make a donation follow the link https://www.olygarfieldpta.com.

Great opportunity to learn more… it is being recorded so can watch later

Modified Calendar Statewide Zoom Modified Calendar Statewide Zoom

If you need a cookie 🍪 fix… these are amazing and support your local school!

Calling all 🍪 cookie dough lovers 🍪Garfield Elementary is selling Cougar Mountain Baking Company cookie dough! Our goal is to raise $3,000! If we hit this goal, the entire school receives an ice cream party! 🥳The funds raised goes towards supporting our Cheetah community with fun events and purchasing items for the school.

Reach out to your Garfield student to purchase some amazing cookie dough by Wednesday, November 10th.

Not interested in cookie dough? You can help the Garfield Cheetahs meet their $3,000 goal with a donation. You can donate through the student or on our website https://www.olygarfieldpta.com.

Looking for an opportunity to work with children….

Interested in the field of education? The Olympia School District is looking for qualified candidates to sponsor in obtaining their Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificate. An Emergency Substitute Certification enables someone who is not fully qualified for a regular teaching certificate to serve as a substitute teacher. Details linked below...👇🏼🗣👨🏼‍🏫

https://osd.wednet.edu/news/district_news/now_hiring_for_substitute_teachers

Such a fun idea!

BEAR HUGS!
Maybe you've heard of flocking, forking-or worse-tp'ing-someone's yard? It's like that, but with more love!

Send a SLEUTH* of bears to your fellow Bear Cub's front yard! You can opt for bear hugs in the size of 10, 25, or 50 ($10, $25, or $50)! The recipient will have the option to pay the love forward and pick the next house to get hugged by making a donation. Certainly not required, the sleuth of bears will move to the next house after 2 days regardless of a donation.

*Learning time: Did you know a group of bears is called Sleuth? Wow! We thought it was a pack, or a heard, or a team! Now we know.

ANTI-BEAR INSURANCE: Protect your lawn from a bear attack! We now offer anti-bear insurance for a donation of $30. Fill out the attached form to protect your home. ***Pre-existing bear conditions in your yard are not under this policy.

https://pioneerpta.com/bearhugs

Attending these is a good way to stay informed!

The community is invited to a one-hour Zoom webinar from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, to learn about OSD supports for student well-being. See you there! Link below. 👇👀🌤 https://fb.me/e/1rzJt2skx

It’s time for LITTLE COUGARS BASKETBALL!⛹🏻🏀⛹🏽‍♀️Open to 3rd-6th graders. Registration is Sat. 10/30 at CHS 9am-Noon or contact Athletic Secretary Kathy Cognasso at (360) 596-8073 or [email protected]

Should be lots of fun! 🎃🧡

Join us this Saturday, from 2-4, at the North Street entrance for our 5th annual Trunk Or Treat.

Olympia School District

The Olympia School District Board of Directors will hold a regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 in-person and online via Zoom. 👀👇🗣 https://osd.wednet.edu/news/announcements/board_meeting_oct__28_in-person_and_online

Our school district has some amazing Principles!

Great opportunity to listen in on the ideas and voice your options about the calendar 🗓 change…

Washington Government Schools will be shifting to a year round model in the future.

“OSPI and the ESD Network are thrilled host one of two Summits planned for this year for local school leaders to learn together.
The Summit is free and open to all.
Join your peers and national experts to share best practices and consider the ins-and-outs of embarking on the path to modify school calendars.”

Click Here to find out about the upcoming meeting on October 20:
https://www.waesd.org/announcing-balanced-modified-calendar-learning-opportunity-october-20-2021/