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Graduation: The commencement ceremony for Olympia's Class of 2026 will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2 pm at the Kia Center. More information about the ceremony, including tickets, will be announced soon. Please stay up to date with ParentSquare for accurate, up-to-date information regarding Graduation. There is also a page on the school website with Senior Class information.

If you have not yet ordered your Caps and Gowns for graduation, please do so at Herff Jones' website. Prices increase at the end of January, so act now.

Senior Yearbook Ad Deadline Quickly Approaching - All ads need to be purchased and completed in the Pictavo website by January 10, 2026. You will receive an email link to create your ad after your purchase. Please see purchase information at the bottom of the newsletter.

Yearbook Personalization Deadline Quickly Approaching - All personalization needs to be completed by January 17, 2026. You can add a name to the cover of the book for $10 and up to 4 icons to the cover of the book for $2 per icon. Please see purchase information at the bottom of the newsletter.

The Student Services focus for this week is Rest, Recharge & Reflection: Preparing for a Successful New Year.

As the semester comes to a close and we head into the holiday break, it is the perfect time for students to step back from the academic grind. Taking intentional time to rest, recharge, and reflect is not just a break—it's a critical way to reset the body's stress response and prepare for the semester ahead.

Encourage your student to practice these habits to return in January feeling refreshed and ready:

1. Rest Your Mind and Body: The academic semester can lead to burnout and chronic sleep deprivation. Encourage your student to prioritize 8 to 9 hours of quality sleep each night and to establish a "digital sunset" by unplugging from screens for a few hours daily to reduce overstimulation.

2. Recharge Your Spirit: Recharging is about doing more of what restores you. Whether it’s revisiting an old hobby, spending time outdoors in nature, or simply enjoying a book for pleasure, these activities can reduce stress by up to 68% and help students regain their natural curiosity and motivation.

3. Reflect on the Journey: Reflection helps turn past experiences into future growth. Encourage your student to think about the past semester using simple prompts:

Taking this time to get organized and set realistic intentions will help your student start the new year with a clear mind and a sense of purpose.

The yearbook can be purchased at BuyTheYearbook.com