State Senator Gustavo Rivera - Community Update for Students and Families

 

COMMUNITY UPDATE FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR NEW YORK STATE SENATE YOUTH LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARDS

Senator Gustavo Rivera is participating in the New York State Senate’s Youth Leadership Recognition Awards program. This program honors outstanding students who will become our future leaders. Eligible students include current sophomores, juniors, and seniors who excel not only academically, but through leadership in extracurricular and volunteer activities. Students selected to receive this award will receive a congratulatory personalized certificate from Senator Rivera. 

All nominations must be submitted by March 22nd, 2024. The nominator must be a school administrator or educator. To learn more about this award and nominate a student, visit the New York State Senate website.

2024 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION - SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 12!

The New York State Senate is celebrating Earth Day by encouraging children to develop an awareness of the environment and its resources. We are looking for school children in grades k-12 to submit essays, poetry or artwork, this year's theme is Ways We Can Make Every Day Earth Day! This is to emphasize the importance of recycling and waste reduction among schools, children and adults. 

If you would like to participate, all submissions must be made by teachers or parents of homeschoolers by April 12th to nysenate.gov/earthday.

SENATOR RIVERA VISITS P.S. 96 & P.S. 89

Senator Rivera had the pleasure of visiting two schools in his district last week, P.S 096 & P.S. 89. He toured the schools, met with students and school administrators, and discussed how our office can support the school community. Contact our office to invite Senator Rivera to your school!

SATURDAY 3/16: SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

ANNUAL WILLIAMSBRIDGE OVAL SPRING EGG HUNT!

Join us on Saturday March 30th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center for games, arts and crafts, entertainment, and community-building. Families and children are invited!