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The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
September 14, 2017
Principal's Message

Thank you to all of our students and parents for your patience this week through this weather event . Students should be working closely with their teachers to make sure they get up-to-date in their coursework.
 
The week of September 25-29, students and teachers will have the opportunity to experience Virtual Week. Students will not be coming to campus for Learning Labs or Campus Time during this week. Virtual learning will utilize Adobe Connect software for learning lab sessions. Our teachers and tech team are prepared to make this a productive week of learning!
  
Virtual Week will be a great opportunity for our students to  "Power their Potential!"

Grades 5 & 8: CogAT Testing

Only students in grades 5 and 8 will participate in CogAT testing next week. Students should arrive on campus no later than 8:45 a.m. on the following dates:

          
              ●Monday, September 18    
         
              ●Tuesday, September 19
          
              ●Wednesday, September 20 
 

 

 

CogAT Schedule - Fall 2017 
Melissa Torrens assessment testing photo

Please read the  parent letter which highlights more details about CogAT testing.

Contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Virtual Week Preparation

Students, please bring your personal computer with you to campus the week of September 18-22 so you can be completely prepared for virtual week.
 
Virtual Week will be the week of September 25-29. All learning labs will be done via our virtual online rooms using the Adobe Connect software. Please pay close attention to your teachers news announcements so you will know your exact schedule and to ensure that you can easily login.
Grades 9-12: GOC Mock Trial Meeting Rescheduled

Since 1988, teams from many of Georgia's high schools have participated in the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition. Teams of students work together to prepare their presentations from case materials provided by a High School Mock Trial Committee.

Please join us on Tuesday, September 19 from 12:30 -1 p.m. for an informational meeting about GOC's Mock Trial.


Contact Ms. Charissa Crook with any questions. 
Grades 4-12: GOC News Crew

The GOC News Crew is involved in filming the announcements that appear in the homerooms each week. If you are interested in learning more about being a part of the 2017-2018 GOC News Crew, please sign-up to join us for an informational meeting according to the appropriate grade level session.


  Grades 9-12
Tuesday, September 19 
12:10-12:30 p.m.
                                                                             Grades 4-6
Wednesday, September 20
12:10-12:30 p.m.
                                                                            Grades 7-8
Thursday, September 21
12:10-12:30 p.m.



Contact Ms. Jennifer Cote with any questions. 

Grades 4-12: Odyssey of the Mind

2016-2017 Odyssey of the Mind Team
Do you want to learn more about GOC's Odyssey of the Mind? Please bring a sack lunch and join us for our mini informational Lunch & Learn next week.

  Grades 9-12
Tuesday, September 19 
12:15-12:30 p.m.
                                                                             Grades 4-6
Wednesday, September 20
12:15-12:30 p.m.
                                   
                              Grades 7-8
                       Thursday, September 21
                            12:15-12:30 p.m.

Our official kick off meeting for students in grades 4-12 will be at Club Friday on  Friday, September 22 from 11 a.m.-Noon. Parents are asked to attend the official Kick Off Meeting with their student.

Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions. 
Grades 4-12: Student Leadership Team

Student Leadership Team (SLT) will be meeting next week.
                       Grades 9-12
               Tuesday, September 19 
                         12:30-1:30 p.m.

                      Grades 4-6
             Wednesday, September 20
                        12:30-1:30 p.m.
                                   
                      Grades 7-8
                                                                                        Thursday, September 21
                                                                                                 12:30-1:30 p.m.
  
We encourage all students in grades 4-12 to join GOC's Student Leadership Team (SLT). Please visit MyPaymentsPlus to register and pay the annual SLT dues. Dues will cover the students SLT name badge and help the organization get off to a great start this year.

Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Club Friday

GOC's first Club Friday will be held on Friday, September 22 from 9 a.m.-Noon. Students may plan to stay the entire time or drop-in for the club or clubs of your choice.

Fine Arts Club
Music Room
9-10 a.m.

Student Leadership Team
Smart Studio
10-11 a.m.

Odyssey of the Mind
Productivity Center
11 a.m.-Noon 

 

 

 

 

Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Computer Science Club

Due to the recent weather event all Computer Science Club meetings have been rescheduled to the first week of October. Students will participate in an Hour of Code during the first meeting. No programming experience is necessary.Please bring a sack lunch to eat before the meeting. Come join us for an exciting afternoon!

Computer Science Club

Grades 9-12 
Tuesday, October 3
12:30-1:30 p.m.

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

Grades 7-8
Thursday, October 5
12:30-1:30 p.m.

Contact Dr. Renee Smith or Ms. Lisa Fanczi with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Fall Festival

Please Mark Your Calendar!
 
Thursday October 12 from 6-8 p.m.

As fall approaches you might be getting excited for cooler temperatures, changing leaves, football games and pumpkin flavored everything. Come join us for a fun-filled evening with family and friends at GOC's Fall Festival!

Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

The PAC Committee will meet on Tuesday's at 9 a.m. at
Panera Bread near the Mall of Georgia. Parents are welcome    to drop by and meet representatives of PAC and get to know other GOC Parents.
 
Contact Ms. Jinnifer Caldwell  with any questions.
GOC upcoming events on the calendar

                              
DATE
                                 
 EVENT

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September 19
 Senior Portraits
 Magic Moment Senior Portrait Flyer
September 19 - 21
Fall Student Portraits
 Magic Moment Fall Portrait Flyer
September 20
 AWARE Wildlife Center Rich Experience

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MyPaymentsPlus is closed for this event
September 21
Ceramic Bobble Head 
Art Experience 
closes 11:59 p.m. on 9/14 
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