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Mrs. Sherry Galkiewicz

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Greetings Families
Welcome Back Everyone! 
I am so excited for the new school year! We have some wonderful programs and new faces joining us. I know it is going to be a fantastic year. To get the year rolling here is some important information: 

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Greetings Families, 

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We are already halfway through the school year! We have celebrated two award ceremonies to recognize students on our honor roll as well as Student of the Quarter. We are so proud of our students who demonstrate excellent effort in their academic achievements. 

The counseling center has been very busy this year! I have had the opportunity to bring students on several field trips already. In September seniors were able to visit SUNY Adirondack for a campus visit and apply for automatic admission. In November, 8th grade students were able to attend a BOCES-sponsored career exploration event at the City Center in Saratoga Springs. I was also able to bring select students to a leadership conference at the Great Escape Lodge in November. Here students heard from a motivational speaker and participated in group activities. Unfortunately, our 10th-grade BOCES tour field trip was canceled due to weather this year but interested students have been able to travel to BOCES to shadow a program for the afternoon. It is important to allow these opportunities because they will help in the decision-making process as they begin to make their future plans. 

Coming up, students will begin meeting with me to reflect on their year and plan their courses for the next school year. If any parents or guardians are interested in meeting with me to discuss your child, please contact me for assistance. 

At the elementary level, students are learning social skills and goal setting from our Second Step program taught by me. I love visiting our young students and getting to know them as they grow. Classroom teachers are also encouraging students to make good choices by earning Irish Bucks. All Irish Buck winners receive a ticket to be entered into a drawing for the prize bucket. Students love to be called and recognized over the announcements and at our monthly Character Ed. ceremonies. This month’s character trait is Kindness and in March we will be looking for students who demonstrate Perseverance. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your elementary student, please feel free to contact me. 

Looking Ahead: 

Seniors - Please continue to check out my scholarship file outside my office for new and available scholarships. Apply to as many as you can! 

As we turn the corner to the end of the year, students 6-12 can expect to meet with me to check in and plan their schedules for the upcoming year. I will do my best to help them get the courses they are looking for into their schedules. 

Transition meetings for 6th and 8th-grade students will be coming up, dates TBD. 

Finally, if anyone is interested in being a member of the Minerva Counseling Advisory Council I welcome you to reach out to me. This council meets 2 times a year to review how the school counselor meets the needs of students and receives essential community feedback. 

Be Well, 

Mrs. Galkiewicz sgalkiewicz@minervasd.org 518-251-2000 x412

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Minerva Community Scholarship  - June 3rd

The Rotary Club of North Creek Scholarship - June 14

Eastern Contractors Assoc., Inc. Scholarship - July 1

Applications are available in the Guidance Office, by clicking the link above or by using the contact form to the left.  

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NYS 2024
Scholarship for Academic Excellence 

2024 NYSED Scholarship for Academic Excellence 

The New York State Education Department announced its memorandum for the 2024 Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE). “Pending the appropriation of State funds during the 2024 session of the New York State Legislature, 8,000 Scholarships for Academic Excellence will be awarded to the top students graduating from New York State high schools in June 2024.”

(The State Education Department; Office of Access, Equity and Community Engagement Services, 2023). 

 

Minerva Central School may nominate 2 students for a $1500 and $500 scholarship. The criteria for determining scholarship nominations is based on Class Rank at the conclusion of students’ Junior year. 

 

For any questions, you may contact Mrs. Galkiewicz at sgalkiewicz@minervasd.org

518-251-2000.

 

You may also visit http://www.nysed.gov/postsecondary.services 


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