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The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
November 30, 2017
Gwinnett Online Campus Student Support Teachers
 
Principal's Message

The holiday season is upon us and we look forward to all of the wonderful events and activities that December brings. 

Today, Thursday, November 30 marks the last on-site Learning Lab for the Fall Semester. Due to no on-site Learning Labs and the final exam schedule, Study Buddies will not be offered next week as originally planned. Students will now transition into final exam mode. Parents, during the next few weeks, please encourage your students to continue working hard to "Power their Potential" and finish the semester strong.
Grades 4-12: Weekly Video Announcements

Please take a moment to view the upcoming weekly video announcements  for the week of December 4 - 8 created by the GOC News Crew.

Special thanks to our GOC News Crew members for a great job on the production of this edition of the campus announcements.
Grades 4-12: Fall 2017 Final Exam Schedule

The Fall 2017 Final Exam Schedule is posted on the assessment page of the GOC website.

All students should have received an individualized final exam schedule to their GOC email address prior to the Thanksgiving break. 

Students are expected to stay the entire allotted time for each final exam. If for any reason a student needs to leave early they must provide a parent signed note with parent phone number to Melissa Torrens in the Assessment Office.

Contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Spring Musical, Beauty and the Beast

Call back auditions for our Spring Musical, Beauty and the Beast, will be held for students in grades 4-12 on Friday, December 1 from 9 a.m.-Noon.

Students that are selected to be part of the Spring Musical will receive an email to their GOC account with detailed rehearsal and performance schedules.

Contact Dr. Gregory Pritchard with any questions.
Grades 4-12: GOC Annual Winter Social

Please join us on Monday, December 18 from 10 a.m. - Noon for GOC's Annual Winter Social. 

We are excited to wrap up this semester with this fun-filled event to include:

*Waffles from The Waffle House
*A Secret Santa gift exchange
*Opportunity to showcase your tackiest holiday outfit 

Students who wish to participate in the optional Secret Santa gift exchange should bring in a wrapped $10 gift card as well as a wrapped $5 fun gift on the day of the social. (Please, no food items are permitted)

Also, please consider providing families in need with some warm winter accessories for the cold months ahead. GOC will be collecting donations of new winter hats, mittens, gloves, scarfs and socks for all age groups. All donations will be collected during the Winter Social.

Please visit MyPaymentsPlus to register and pay for this event.
  
Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Reminder Google 2-Step Verification

In an effort to continue to keep your online information protected at Gwinnett Online Campus, the GOC email system will switch to a 2-Step Authentication process effective Monday, December 18. 
  
To complete this process, please follow the directions found at Google's Turn on 2-Step Verification link to implement 2-step authentication on your GOC email account. This will require you to sign into your email using your password and then to add a second means of verification, such as a passcode texted to your cell phone.These steps must be completed no later than Monday, December 18, or you will be locked out of your email account.The 2-Step Verification option is currently available, so please feel free to secure your account now.
  
As always, online digital security is a high priority for everyone at GOC. Thank you for joining us as we take these extra measures to further protect our online data.
Grades 4-12: Winter Nest Study Site

While students are on Winter Break, they are encouraged to visit the GOC website and explore the "Winter Nest". This is a wonderful opportunity for students to preview new concepts they will study during second semester. While these resources are optional, they are content related and provide an opportunity for students to stay engaged in academics.
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