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Download the free
MyPaymentsPlus app
for iPad and iPhone
and Android
devices.
Busy families can:
- check account balances
- review purchase history
- make payments from an iPad, iPhone, or Android device
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
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A special thanks goes out to all of our incredible students and staff for making Virtual Week successful!
Students, we are proud of you for taking all the necessary steps to be prepared and ready to contribute to the Adobe Connect Sessions.
**Click
HERE to view snapshots from the week.
You have demonstrated a great ability to "
Power your Potential!"
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ON-CAMPUS ACCOUNTABILITY TESTING
On-campus accountability testing is for students enrolled in
Grades 4 - 8
and will take place during their regularly scheduled learning labs.
Attendance on-campus is mandatory for the following dates
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- Grades 4 - 6: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
- Grades 7 - 8: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Students who are enrolled in a high school course will not need to complete an accountability test for that course.
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GOC PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK UPDATE
Parents, please note that additional information has been added to our handbook. Please take some time to review the updates regarding Accelerated Math and the 2016-2017 Promotion Criteria found on pages 4 and 5.
Please click HERE to view the handbook.
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MCCLAIN HERMES
Meets POTUS at White House visit!
McClain shares details from the visit with Jon Gallo from the Gwinnett Daily Post. Click
HERE to read the story!
We want to celebrate our very own paralympic swimmer, McClain Hermes, by supporting her charity,
Shoes for the Souls. Please consider donating any new or gently used shoes the week of
October 3 - October 7. A service wagon will be available in the main lobby for the collection for one week. Dr. Edwards and the Advisement teachers will also teach a lesson to the 4th-8th grade students on "Overcoming Adversity" to accompany the service project.
We'll have other service opportunities throughout the year, so stay tuned!
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PSAT/NMSQT
All 10th grade students will participate in the
PSAT/NMSQT on
October 19, 2016. This test is great practice and preparation for the SAT.
This is a mandatory on-campus assessment for all 10th graders.
A pre-administration session will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 12:30 - 1 p.m.
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OWL Read!
Grades 4 - 5
Students in grades 4-5 should be reading daily for a minimum of 30 minutes. Students can track their number of finished books by using the reading chart provided in their Language Arts course. Students that read 20 just right books will be invited to the end-of-the year reading celebration and earn their reading pin. Additional prizes will be awarded to students who make the 30 and 40 book reading mark.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's Language Arts Teacher.
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READING IS A HOOT!
Grades 6 - 8
Monday, October 3
is the kickoff date for the
"Reading is a Hoot"
program. Students can participate by accessing
the
READING CHART through their homeroom. Students will be awarded
points for successfully completing the reading tasks. If students earn at least
100
points they will be invited to the end-of-the-year reading celebration. Additional prizes will be awarded to students who make the
200
or
400
point clubs!
If you have any questions, please contact
Mrs. Bridges
in the Productivity Center.
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ATTENTION GRADES 9-12
Competitive Academic Club
Are you interested in forming and participating in a
Competitive Academic Club?
Model UN? Debate? Mock Trial? Scholars Bowl?
Something Else?
We will meet on
Tuesday, October 4 at
1 p.m. in the Productivity Center to explore student interest levels. Check your email for an interest survey and plan to attend our meeting. Email
Charissa Crook
with questions.
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LIFE LESSON SCHEDULE
Mark your calendar now for the next lesson on
Tuesday, October 4 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Productivity Center.
Upcoming dates include:
- October 4: Student Leadership Team
- October 11: Advisement
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Don't miss your chance to join the fun with Fitness and Sport Activities sponsored by the PE department!
There is something for everyone.
Click HERE
for the complete schedule of activities.
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ATTENTION GRADES 6 - 8
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
Biztown and Finance Park
It is an expectation that all students in grades 6-8 participate in this program. Please mark all of the dates below on your calendar and plan for your student to be here to complete the necessary lessons in preparation for the visit to Biztown and Finance Park in January.
Junior Achievement
Click
HERE
for the video from GOC teachers to learn how this program fits into the curriculum.
Junior Achievement Biztown
Who? 6
th & 7
th graders
What? JA (short for
Junior Achievement), teaches applicable financial literacy.
When?
- Friday, October 14, 9 -11 a.m.
- Friday, November 11, 9 -11 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 9 -10:30 a.m.
- Thursday, January 12, 2017, 9 -10:30 a.m.
- Friday, January 27, 2017, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m -
Biz Town Simulation at Discovery High School
Junior Achievement Finance Park
Who? 8th graders
What? JA (short for
Junior Achievement), teaches applicable financial literacy.
When?
- Friday, October 14, 9 -11 a.m.
- Friday, November 11, 9 -11 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
- Thursday, January 12, 2017, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Finance Park Simulation at Discovery High School
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OWLS WHO LEAD - STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Join us for the next Student Leadership Team meetings.
Who? All GOC full time students
Where? The Smart Studio (A18)
When?
Grades 9-12:Tuesday Oct. 18 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6: Wednesday Oct. 19 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Grades 7-8: Thursday Oct. 20 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Grades 4-12: Friday Oct. 21 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Why? To build leadership skills, get to know each other, and have fun.
Please pack your lunch if you plan to stay after learning labs.
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FINE ARTS CLUB MEETINGS
The next live Fine Arts Club meetings are scheduled for the following dates:
Tuesday, October 11th is 9th-12th grade
Wednesday, October 12th is 4th-6th grade
Thursday, October 13th is 7th-8th grade.
All sessions are scheduled from 12:30pm to 1:30pm in room C3.
Please pack your lunch if you plan to stay after learning labs.
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ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
Grades 4-12
Odyssey of the Mind Meeting
Who?
All students who have expressed an interest in Odyssey
What? 
Team Meetings
When?
Friday, October 21 at 9 - 10:30 a.m.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
4th ANNUAL GOC TALENT SHOW
- Auditions: October 25-27 after morning learning labs
- First Rehearsal: Friday, October 28 9 -11:30 a.m.
- Talent Show: Thurs., November 17 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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PAC ROLLER SKATING EVENT
Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and your Student Ambassadors would like to invite you to our Fun Friday Skate Day on October 14 from Noon to 4 p.m. Feel free to come anytime during those hours. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.
- Pizza and Pitcher of Soda combo is $10
- Skate Mates are $5 each
1104 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
770-963-0922
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RICH EXPERIENCE AT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Friday, November 4
Students will enjoy an Instructor Led Tour of the
Georgia Aquarium. The aquarium houses
thousands of  animals representing several thousand species, all of which reside in 10 million gallons (38,000 m
3
) of marine and salt water. It is the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere.
Cost:
$35.
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CLOSE UP 2017
It's not too Late to Sign Up!
Click the appropriate link for your grade level to find out more information:
High School Information
We will have an informational meeting after Social Studies Fridays for anyone that would like more information on CLOSE UP!
For those of you who have already signed up, please remember that your non-refundable enrollment fee is due by
October 1, 2016.
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PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Coffee Club Information
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