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The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
January 25, 2018
 
Principal's Message

It was wonderful having all students back on campus this week!

GOC students worked hard "earning their wings" last semester. We look forward to the Honor Roll presentation next week and seeing our students proudly wearing their wings on campus! 
  
Thank you to all of our Honor Roll students for going "Above and Beyond."

Grades 4-12: Weekly Video Announcements

Please take a moment to view the upcoming weekly video announcements for the week of January 29-February 2.

Special thanks to our GOC News Crew members for presenting GOC's campus news announcements.
Attention Current GOC Families!!

Registration for new families will be open from February 1-28 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 beginning February 1. 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.
GOC Opens Full-Time Registration for 2018-2019

Please help us spread the word! 

Full-time registration is February 1-28 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 one of our open house/campus tour sessions listed below.  Please note, visitors are welcome to attend any session; visit does not have to correspond with student's rising grade level.
  • January 30 from 10-11 a.m. (Grades 9-12)
  • January 31 from 10-11 a.m. (Grades 4-6)
  • February 1 from 10-11 a.m. (Grades 7-8)
  • February 13 from 10-11 a.m. (Grades 9-12)
  • February 14 from 10-11 a.m. (Grades 4-6)
  • February 15 from 10-11 a.m. (Grades 7-8) 
  • February 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (All Grades)

  • Please visit our website to learn more about the 2018-2019 registration process.
    Grades 4-12: Student Leadership Team Meeting

    Student Leadership Team will meet on the following dates:

    Grades 9-12
    Tuesday, February 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

    Grades 4-6
    Wednesday, February 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

    Grades 7-8
    Thursday, February 8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

    Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
    Grades 4-12: Report Cards & Honor Roll Certificates

    GOC report cards were mailed home earlier this week. Parents can also access 1st semester grades NOW on the GCPS Parent Portal under the Course History Tab.

    Students who received all A's, a combination of A's/B's or all B's should plan to attend the upcoming Honor Roll Certificate and Lanyard Pin presentation on their grade level Learning Lab or Campus Time Session.

     

    Grades 9-10
    Tuesday, January 30 at 8:45 a.m.

    Grades 11-12
    Tuesday, January 30 at 12:45 p.m.

    Grades 4-6
    Wednesday, January 31 at 8:45 a.m.

    Grades 7-8
    Thursday, February 1 at 8:45 a.m.

     

     

     

     

    Grades 4-12: Student Health Survey
     
    Each year all students in Georgia are asked to participate in a Heath Survey issued by the Georgia Department of Education. GOC will administer these surveys during regular Learning Labs the week of February 6-8. Detailed information about the surveys and copies of the survey questions for each grade level is available on the Georgia Department of Education website.
     
    All student responses are anonymous. Participation in the Health Surveys is an important part of a school's Climate Rating issued by the state. We encourage all students to take part in the survey. Parents have the option of opting out of the survey. Parents who do not want their student to participate in the Health Survey should sign a Passive Permissive Letter (available at the above link) and submit it to Ms.Petra Ordini in the main office prior to February 6.

    Grades 4-12: Parent Satisfaction Survey for Students with Disabilities

    Parents of Students with Disabilities are encouraged to complete the Georgia Department of Education 2018 Parent Satisfaction Survey. The survey will be administered now through May 15. We thank you in advance for your assistance, as the survey provides valuable feedback to our schools about parental involvement.
    Grades 4-12: Club Friday

    Club Friday will be held on Friday, January 26 from 9 a.m.-Noon. Students may plan to stay the entire time or drop-in for the club or clubs of choice.

     
    Fine Arts Club
    9-10 a.m.

    Student Leadership Team
    10-11 a.m.

    Odyssey of the Mind
    11 a.m.-Noon

    Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
    Grades 8-12: Student/Staff Basketball Game

    Students, please mark your calendar for the following upcoming Basketball practices:

    Tuesday, January 30 
    1-2 p.m.
     
    Tuesday, February 6
    1-2 p.m.
      
    Tuesday, February 13
    1-2 p.m.

    Contact Ms. Kristi Rhine or  Mr. Michael Herring with any questions. 
    Grades 4-12: Spring Musical, Beauty & the Beast, Jr.

    Students, please mark your calendar for the following rehearsal dates:
     
    Thursday, February 1
    12:30-3:30 p.m.

    Friday, February 2
    11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    Wednesday, February 7
    12:30-3:30 p.m.

    Thursday, February 8
    12:30-3:30 p.m.


    We need parent volunteers. Please visit the SignUpGenius to assist with GOC's  production of Beauty and The Beast. We need volunteers to attend rehearsals, provide snacks and assist with the crew.

    Please visit MyPaymentsPlus to pay your cast member dues ($30) or backstage crew member dues ($15).

    Please email Dr. Gregory Pritchard with any questions.
    Grades 4-12: Computer Science Club

    All students are invited to join us for an exciting afternoon with GOC's Computer Science Club.  Please pack a sack lunch to eat before the meeting.

    Grades 9-12
    Tuesday, January 30
    12:30-1:30 p.m.

    Grades 4-6
    Wednesday, January 31
    12:30-1:30 p.m.

    Grades 7-8
    Thursday, February 1
    12:30-1:30 p.m.
    Computer Science Club


     Contact  Dr. Renee Smith or Ms. Lisa Fanczi with any questions.
    Grades 4-12: Social Studies & JA Day Rich Experience

    All students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in a fun-filled Social Studies event. 

    Also, students in grades 6 and 8 will be participating in a JA activity to prepare for their upcoming JA experience.

    Friday, February 2
    9-11 a.m. 
     
    Please contact Ms. Kathrine Call with any questions or concerns.
    GOC upcoming events on the calendar

    DATE EVENT
    DETAILS
    February 16
    9 a.m.-Noon 
    Mario Kart
    Tournament
     Visit MyPaymentsPlus to register and pay by
    11:59 p.m. on February 15
    February 5
    9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    JA Biztown
    Off-site Visit 
    Parent Consent Form for JA Biztown
    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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