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#GOCOWLS
The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Ms. Murphy with 4th and 5th grade students
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Principals Message
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Next week, we will be collecting birthday celebration supplies for the Southeast Co-Op. Please consider donating as we support our local community through the first of many GOC Cares Service opportunities. Help make this our best drive yet!
We also look forward to enjoying an evening with our GOC families and students as we celebrate our Back to School Bash Movie Night next week on
Thurs., September 19.
Finally, will be celebrating Constitution Week next week as we commemorate the adoption of the United States Constitution. We encourage all students
in grades
4-12 to join us on campus for Social Studies Friday on Fri., Sept. 20.
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How to Play Videos with Sound in the #GOCOWLS
Learn how to easily play the videos in the #GOCOWLS with sound. By default, sound is off, please select unmute in the upper left corner. #SoEasy
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GOC's Student Leadership Team Wins Spirit Stick at the Gwinnett Student Leadership Summit
Our Student Leaders represented GOC at the GSLT Summit this past May. Check out the featured video below which shows our Student Leaders demonstrating their spirit for GOC and leadership through their creative rap.
If you are interested in Gwinnett Student Leadership Team and you are a current full-time 10th grader, please email
Ms. Hope Campbell.
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Grade 5: Iowa Testing
Students in grade 5 will participate in IOWA Testing the entire week of Monday, September 23 through Friday, September 27 from 9:30-11 a.m.
Parents and students have received information to their email account with a summary of dates and times for testing. Please visit the IOWA section of the assessment page of our main website to review more details about testing.
Please contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with questions. |
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Grades 4-12: GOC Cares Service Opportunity
GOC participates in several service opportunities each year. We cordially invite all students and families to participate in a week-long opportunity which benefits those in need within our community. GOC will be collecting the following birthday celebration supplies for the Southeast Co-Op:
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Birthday/Party Decorations
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Paper Plates, Cups, Plastic Forks & Spoons
●Birthday Candles
●Box Cake Mix & Cake Icing
We will also accept any leftover/unused decorations that you may have around the house. Please place these items in a plastic bag or container and donate those as well.
Students can drop off their donations during their on-campus labs the week of September 16-19 or families can drop their donations off the evening of the Back to School Bash on
Thursday, September 19
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Grades 4-12: Back to School Bash Movie Night
All students and their families are cordially invited to attend a fun-filled family movie night as we present "Incredibles"
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Thursday, September 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.as we kick-off our fun festivities with our Super Hero Costume contest, fun games, Kona Ice (from 6-8 p.m.) and $1 concessions.
We will also be collecting birthday celebration supplies to donate to the Southeast Co-Op.
Please come join in on the fun!
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Grades 4-12: Fall Portraits
Magic Moment Photography will be on campus the week of September 24-26 for Fall Portraits. Portraits are optional and students who are interested in having their picture taken should dress accordingly. If you are interested in participating, please plan to have your portraits taken based on the students on-campus lab schedule.
To pre-order and pay, please visit Magic Moments website or click HERE to access the order form. Order form and payment are due to Magic Moments on picture day.
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Grades 9-12
Tuesday, September 24
Grades 4-6
Wednesday, September 25
Grades 7-8
Thursday, September 26
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Grades 6-12: Theatre Auditions
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Auditions for Thescon and Dramarama will be held on
Friday, September 13 from 9 a.m.-Noon.
Thescon
To qualify for Thescon auditions, participants must be in grades 9-12 and be a member of the International Thespian Society (or in the process of being inducted).
If you wish to attend Thescon, please plan to participate in a brief meeting on Friday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m.
Dramarama
To qualify for the Dramarama group number or individual event auditions, participants must be in grades 6-8 and a member of the Junior Thespian Society.
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If you would like to join the International Thespian Society or Junior Thespian Society, please pay your dues on your MyPaymentsPlus account and send a copy of your Theatre related activities to Dr. Gregory Pritchard as soon as possible.
Please contact Dr. Gregory Pritchard with questions. |
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Grades 4-12: Social Studies Friday
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All students in grades 4-12 are invited to come celebrate Constitution Week with us during Social Studies Friday on
September 20 from 9 a.m. - Noon
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Students will have a chance to participate in different Constitution Week activities and meet our special guest speaker, Ms. Nabilah Islam, Seventh Congressional District Candidate.
The Owl's Nest Cafe will also sell a special treat in recognition of Constitution Week festivities.
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Please contact Ms. Katie Call with questions.
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Grades 4-12: Club Friday
All
students in grades 4-12 are invited to join us for our first Club Friday Meeting on
Friday, September 27 from 9 a.m. until Noon. Students may plan to stay the entire time or drop-in for the club or clubs of choice.
9-10 a.m.
Student Leadership Team (SLT)
10-11 a.m.
Fine Arts Club
(Musical Show & Tell)
11 a.m.-Noon
Odyssey of the MindKick-Off Meeting
(parents are asked to attend this meeting)
International Thespian
Society
Noon-1 p.m.
Gwinnett Student Leadership Team
(members only meeting)
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Grades 6-12: Student Leadership Dues
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All new and returning students in grades 6-12 who are interested in joining the Student Leadership Team should visit their
MyPaymentsPlus account to pay their annual dues of $25.
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Grades 6-12: Odyssey of the Mind
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All students in grades 6-12 are invited to join our 2019-20 Odyssey of the Mind Kick-Off Meeting on
Friday, September 27 at 11 a.m.
Parents should plan to attend this very important meeting with their student as there will be a lot of parent involvement in Odyssey of the Mind.
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Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
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Grades 4-12: Student/Parent
Contact Information
In order to best serve and support our students and parents we are asking each family to visit their Parent Portal account to ensure that GOC has the most up to date contact information (address, phone number, email and emergency contact) for each student. Parents can update certain information directly on the portal and some information must be completed in person. Please use the attached
Data Change Form to update information that you are unable to complete online. This paperwork should be submitted to the Registrar for processing.
Please note, based upon GCPS guidelines, all address changes require proof of residence as outlined on the attached Data Change Form.
Thank you for your support as we work on our records maintenance. |
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