#GOCOWLS February 22, 2018

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The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus

February 22, 2018

Gwinnett Online Campus Students

Principal's Message

GOC will observe a student/teacher holiday on Friday, February 23. Due to our unique learning environment, GOC continued to operate on the inclement weather days earlier this year when GCPS cancelled school. Students will continue to have access to their courses. Please be mindful that teachers will not be available to students this day. This is a great opportunity for students to work ahead or get caught up on assignments.

Also, a special thanks goes out to all of our incredible students and staff for making Virtual Week such a huge success! Our students were so well prepared, actively engaged in all of the virtual sessions as well as extra help sessions, and used great digital citizenship skills throughout the week. Students used an incredible amount of 21st Century Skills that are such a common part of the every day learning experience at GOC.

Thank you for doing such a terrific job this week. You have demonstrated a great ability of going Above and Beyond to " Power your Potential !"

Grades 4-12: Weekly Video Announcements

Please take a moment to view the upcoming weekly video announcements for the week of February 26 - March 2.

Special thanks to our GOC News Crew members for presenting next week's news announcements and campus happenings.

Grades 4-12: Upcoming GOC Student Holidays

We would like to make sure all families are aware of the student/teacher holiday schedule for February and March. Due to our unique learning environment, GOC remained open on the days GCPS missed when Hurricane Irma hit in the fall. So, the days designed as inclement weather make-up days on the GCPS calendar will remain student/teacher holidays for GOC.

The following Friday's will be Student/Teacher Holidays for Gwinnett Online Campus:

Friday, February 23
Friday, March 9
Friday, March 23

Of course, students will still have access to their courses. While teachers will not be available on these dates, it is a good opportunity for students to work ahead or get caught up on assignments.

Grades 4-8: Interim Testing

Interim Testing will take place on Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8 from 9 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. for students in grades 4-8. Attendance is expected on campus these dates as this exam is part of the student's grade in the course.

Please access the assessment page for additional details.

Please contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with any questions.

Grades 9-12: Interim Testing


	Ms. Torrens, Assessment Coordinator

Interim Testing will take place on Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14 for high school students. Check your course news items for more details. Attendance is expected on campus these dates as this exam is part of the student's grade in the course.

Please access the assessment page for additional details.

Please contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with any questions.

Grades 4-12: Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game

All students are cordially invited to attend GOC's First Annual Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game on Tuesday, February 27 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the GOC Gymnasium.

Please come and show your GOC spirit and wear your school colors!

Rather than charge an admittance fee to attend this event, we are asking attendees to support the Lawrenceville Co-Op by bringing a voluntary donation of canned goods, non-perishable foods items or personal hygiene items.

The Student Leadership Team will also be selling concessions (hotdogs, popcorn, candy and drinks) at this event. All items will be $1 and proceeds will benefit the Student Leadership Team.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 9-12: No Campus Time Next Week

There will be NO Campus Time sessions for high school students on Tuesday, February 27 from 1-2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or need additional help in your courses, please email your teacher directly.

Grades 4-8: Science Rich Experience

Students come and enjoy science in action on Wednesday, February 28 from 12:30-2 p.m. at our GOC Science Rich Experience!

Be "WOWed" by live demonstrations and participate in Cool and Explosive interactions! Connect with other students as our high school students lead elementary and middle school demonstrations!

Please contact Ms. Kathrine Call or Ms. Debora Hogan with any questions.

GOC Full-Time Registration for 2018-2019

Please help us spread the word!

Full-time registration is open through February 28 for students in grades 4-12 interested in attending GOC for 2018-2019. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Interested families are encouraged to attend our final informational session scheduled for Wednesday, February 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Please visit our website to learn more about the 2018-2019 registration process.

Attention Current GOC Families!!

Registration for new families will be open through February 28 on a first come, first served basis. For planning purposes, all existing full-time GOC students will be automatically re-enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year.

Current families with students who will be new to GOC will need to register their child during the open enrollment period which closes February 28. Current families are encouraged to register new students early in February to ensure space.

If you know your student will not return to GOC next year, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can open the spot to a new family during full-time registration. Those students who will not return next year will need to come on campus to withdraw after final exams in May 2018.

Please contact the front office if you have any questions or concerns.

Grades 4-12: Spring Musical Cast & Crew

Cast and Crew members of Beauty and the Beast, Jr., please mark your calendar for the following upcoming rehearsal dates:

Wednesday, February 28 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 1 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 2 from 9 a.m.-Noon

Special reminder to the Cast members: please bring your costumes to rehearsal on Wednesday, February 28.

Please contact Dr. Gregory Pritchard with any questions.

Spring Dinner Theater

GOC's Fine Arts Club presents "Beauty and the Beast, Jr. You are cordially invited to be our guest on:

Thursday, March 29

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Stay tuned...........more details to come!

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

DATE	EVENT	DETAILS
March 1 9 a.m.-3 p.m.	JA Finance Park Off-site Visit	Parent Consent Form for JA Finance Park

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