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#GOCOWLS                                 December 2, 2016 
Gwinnett Online Campus 
In This Issue
Principal's Message
Final Exam Schedule
PE Post-Fitness Testing
Winter Social
National Geographic Geography Bee
Odyssey of the Mind
PE Opportunities
Life Lesson Schedule
Junior Achievement
GOC Spirit Wear
Roller Skating
PAC Coffee Club
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dr. Ray
  
The holiday season is upon us and we  look forward to all of the wonderful events that December brings. Parents, during this busy month, please encourage your students to continue working hard to 
"Power their Potential" and finish the semester strong!

Next week an end of the semester letter will be sent via email to parents with important information. Thank you for taking time to ensure you are fully informed about GOC.  

FALL 2016 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Grades 4-12
 
The final exam schedule is posted on the assessment page of the GOC school website. Please click HERE to access the Final Exam Schedule.

 
 
Email Ms. Melissa Torrens with any questions.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION POST-FITNESS TESTING 

Grades 9-12 PE Students: (Personal Fitness AND Elective Courses) Students taking a High School PE course must complete the Post-FitnessGram Test. 
 
The last testing session is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6 starting at 12:15 p.m. in the Gym.
 
If you checked out a Fitbit device, you will need to return it the day of fitness testing.
  
Email Mrs. Kristi Rhine with any questions.
GOC WINTER SOCIAL 
Thursday, December 15  
   
Who? All students in grades 4-12
What? A fun event with food and holiday cheer. We will enjoy waffles from The Waffle House, hot chocolate, holiday movies, a gift exchange, a "snowball" fight, and much more
Where? Gwinnett Online Campus Auditorium, Gym, and Parliament
When? Thursday, December 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Why? To have fun and celebrate the holidays together
Cost? $5.00 per student
  
There will be an optional gift exchange. Students wishing to participate should bring a $10 gift card as well as a $5 fun gift in on the day of the social.

Please click HERE to register and pay for the event on MyPaymentsPlus.
  
Thank you to our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) for supporting this event. They are in need of parent volunteers to sign up to help. Please click HERE to access the sign up sheet.
 
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, and socks for all age groups. Items will be collected during the Winter Social.

Email Mrs. Hope Campbell with any questions.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GEOGRAPHY BEE
 
Congra tulations to our Geography Bee finalists.  These students have been invited to continue to the final round of our Annual GOC National Geographic Geography Bee on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

4th-6th Grade

 7th Grade 

 8th Grade

Thomas Beard
David Boers
Carrick Blake
Katelyn Crowley
Malachi Prewitt
Mary Perez
Jonah Polatty
Ethan Pruitt
Michelle Smith
Zachary Eaker

Ava Branson
John Anderson Brien
Cameron Case
Jackson Milligan
Nicholas Lezama
Jaden McField
Matthew Mitchko
Lillie Rolader
Ethan Steidle
Devesh Sukirya

Christa Campbell
Brayden Clinger
Phoenix DeBruhl
David Gallagher
Jack Gannon
Skye Jalal
Benjamin Petersiel
McKenna Robbins
Elora Rose Stewart
Sy-Ann Smart
Stella Smith
Clare Stevens
Grace Torkington
Joshua Ward
Cade West

ATTENTION ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAM PARTICIPANTS

Odyssey of the Mind team member fees are due NOW.  Please click HERE to make your payment on MyPaymentsPlus.
 


WE WANT YOU!!!  Odyssey of the Mind is still looking for several students in grades 4-8 to join our teams.
 
Email Mrs. Hope Campbell with any questions.
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.

PE Weights
Email  Mrs. Kristi Rhine or  Mr. Rob Blair with any questions.
LIFE LESSON SCHEDULE

Please mark your calendar now for the upcoming January 2017 Life Lesson sessions held in the Productivity Center from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Upcoming dates/topics include:  
  • January 17: Learn how to make a Shutterfly Yearbook
  • January 24: MOWR College and Career Readiness
  • January 31: Communication Skills

       

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? 6th & 7 th grade students
What? JA (short for Junior Achievement), teaches applicable financial literacy.
When?   
  • Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Friday, January 27, 2017 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
    Biz Town Simulation at Discovery High School


Junior Achievement Finance Park
Who? 8th grade students
What? JA (short for Junior Achievement), teaches applicable financial literacy.
When?
  • Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.     Finance Park Simulation at Discovery High School 
GOC SPIRIT WEAR IS AVAILABLE

 
GOC Spirit Wear is available for online purchase! Parents, please click HERE  to access the web store. Before placing an order, register for an account using a valid email address. There is no minimum order requirement. Please pay online and the items will be delivered FREE directly to our campus.
PAC ROLLER SKATING EVENT

Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and your Student Ambassadors would like to invite you to join our Fun Friday Skate Day on December 9 from Noon-4 p.m. Feel free to come anytime during those hours. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their student.

 

Sparkles of Gwinnett
1104 Grayson Highway
Lawrenceville, GA  30045
770-963-0922
  
Email Mrs. Hope Campbell  with any questions.
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Coffee Club Information

The PAC Committee will be meeting each Thursday from
9:15-11 a.m. at Panera Bread Company near the Mall of Georgia. Parents are welcome to drop by and meet representatives from PAC and other GOC Parents.

  
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