{"id":572,"date":"2024-03-25T15:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T20:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/families\/?p=572"},"modified":"2025-03-25T09:01:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:01:19","slug":"april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/families\/2024\/03\/april\/","title":{"rendered":"April"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection>\n<p>Welcome to the April 2024 edition of the Parents and Families newsletter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"isPasted\"><strong>Final Exams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Final exams will take place May 16-21. Students are expected to stay on campus for all of their in-person exams. Please do not schedule pick-up or departure before your student\u2019s last on-campus final exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/\">Academic Success Center<\/a> offers student-centered, accessible, and inclusive services at no extra cost. Remind your student that, in the weeks leading up to finals, they can take advantage of any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-person academic strategy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workshops<\/a>&nbsp;(including \u201cPreparing for Finals\u201d on May 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-demand, pre-recorded <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic strategy video workshops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review sessions in courses with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supplemental Instruction (SI)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subject-area and accountability&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/academic-tutoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutoring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing support through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/writing-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Desk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-on-one meetings with our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/success-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Success Coaches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your student is one of the many who experience heightened levels of stress as exam week approaches, the Wellness Center has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/wellness\/stress-and-anxiety\/\">resources<\/a>&nbsp;for coping, and, if test anxiety is an issue for your student, Academic Success Center&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/academic-success\/our-team\/\">staff<\/a>&nbsp;can provide strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One Hill, One Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Being a student-athlete teaches valuable skills such as teamwork, perseverance, and leadership.&nbsp;This is your opportunity to help student-athletes continue to thrive and enhance their college experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join St. Olaf Athletics on April 1-5 as they launch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/schools\/StOlafCollege\/one-hill-one-team-2024\">One Hill, One Team<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 a campaign to support and celebrate Ole student-athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a goal of 700 gifts, there are a lot of ways to get involved now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer a match or challenge to inspire other parent and family supporters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share the campaign on social media or via email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become an Advocate to cheer on others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/schools\/StOlafCollege\/one-hill-one-team-2024\">Make your gift early<\/a>&nbsp;and help St. Olaf Athletics start the climb towards its goals! #1Hill1Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Um! 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