Hamilton Science Olympiad
We are currently planning for the 2021-2022 Science Olympiad season. Science Olympiad has been an important learning opportunity for many Hamilton students for 12 years. This year due to staffing challenges and the pandemic, we need to be creative on the best way to preserve this successful program for our Hamilton students.
In order to move forward with care, this year Sci O will focus on returning 7th and 8th grade members. Our goal is to allow these students who have had experience with Sci O in the past to continue to develop their knowledge and competitive skills. Even with this smaller student number, parent volunteers will be needed to continue Science Olympiad at Hamilton.
With this severe staff shortage we are reaching out to parents for help. Parent volunteer support can take different forms.
1) Volunteers with knowledge of event topics can coach small groups through Zoom or in person.
2) Parents can lead an event group by organizing and encouraging the students to study together, helping them find the resources available online. This does not require knowledge of the event.
3) We will also have West students coaching who have done these events in the past; parents can take on a supervisor role for these events to support these student coaches.
The time commitment for these roles will vary, but are roughly 1-3 hours per week.
Before we can get this new competition year started we need to know what parent volunteers are available. Please email Katie Venturini at kaventurini@madison.k12.wi.us to volunteer your time and talents.
Thank you!