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#GOCOWLS
The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
November 8, 2018
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Principal's Message
It is amazing how quickly this semester is going by. In just a few short weeks we will be entering into the holiday season. We want to remind all students to continue working hard to
"power their potential" and finish the semester strong.
Students and parents, please be mindful of the important changes that have been communicated regarding the GOC calendar. Please reference the section below which highlights all of the calendar changes for the remainder of this semester.
We hope that everyone can join us next week for GOC's 6th annual Talent Show on
Thursday, November 15 at 6 p.m. We are very excited to see what our students have in store for us as they showcase their special talents. A special thank you to our students and staff who have worked so hard organizing this exciting evening.
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GOC Remembers All Who Served
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Grades 4-12: Important Changes to the GOC Calendar
Upcoming campus schedule for December:
Normal CORE and Learning Labs will continue to take place on December 4, 5, & 6. These labs will focus on reviews and preparation for the upcoming final exams.
In the past, GOC finals were given a week prior to the end of the semester. This year, GOC students will be testing during the same dates as the brick and mortar schools. If a student does not complete an exam on the scheduled date, a 68 or the earned course grade if below 68 will be posted as the course grade until a makeup exam is taken.
Makeup exams will be scheduled after the holiday break on January 7 & 8.
Students should keep in mind that access to courses ends on December 20.
The testing window is as follows:
· Elementary grades will test on
December 11, 12, & 13
· Middle and high school will test on
December 14, 17, 18, & 19
· End of Course (EOC) exams will be scheduled to test in late November and the first two weeks of December. Students enrolled in courses with an EOC should make sure they are aware of the test date.
Students will receive an email with their individual testing schedules by
Friday, November 16. If your student does not receive an email on or before that date, they should contact
Ms. Torrens.
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Grades 4-12: Weekly Video Announcements
Please take a moment to view the upcoming
Special thanks to our GOC News Crew for presenting next week's edition of the GOC campus news announcements.
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Grades 4-7: Duke TIP Talent Search
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Duke TIP is a nonprofit organization that has served academically talented students since 1980. If you are interested to see if your student qualifies, please visit the grade specific link posted below on the Duke
TIP website:
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Grades 4-12: 6th Annual Talent Show
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Students, please mark your calendar and plan to attend the upcoming Talent Show rehearsals:
Talent Show Rehearsal
Friday, November 9 from 9 a.m.-Noon
Tech and Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 14 from 1-3:30 p.m.
Talent Show
Thursday, November 15 from 6-8 p.m.
We look forward to everyone coming out and helping us vote for our People's Choice Award.
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Please contact
Ms. Campbell with any questions.
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Dual Enrollment for Spring Semester 2019
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Check your college's deadlines today! Student Participation Agreements (SPA) are due and college sections are open now. Sign up for courses based on your SPA.
Important!! All spring semester dual enrolled students, please send a snap shot of next semester's college schedule to
Dr. Brown no later than
November 9.
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Grades 4-12: Computer Science Club
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Join us for computer Science Club! This year students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of computer science topics including:
- Programming
- Web Design
- Cybersecurity
No prior programming experience is required. Please click
HERE for more details on the content areas.
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Grades 9-12
Tuesday, November 13 from 1-2 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Wednesday, November 14 from 1-2 p.m.
Grades 7-8
Thursday, November 15 from 1-2 p.m.
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Attention Seniors: FAFSA Workshop
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All seniors and their parents are welcome to attend a very important FAFSA Workshop. A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be on campus in the Productivity Center on
Tuesday
, November 13 at 1 p.m.
Completion of the
FAFSA is a requirement to receive the HOPE scholarship and other federal funding for college. We hope to see all graduating seniors and their parents at this very important informational workshop!
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Grades 4-12: Student Leadership Team Meetings
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Grades 9-12
Tuesday, November 13 from 12:30-2 p.m.
Grades 4-12
Club Friday
Friday, November 16 from 10-11 a.m.
Please visit your MyPaymentsPlus account to pay your SLT dues as soon as possible. Dues must be paid before your name tag can be ordered.
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Grades 4-12: Fine Arts Club, Instrument Show and Tell
Our next Fine Arts Club will be held on
Friday, November, 16 from 9 -10 a.m. in the Music Room (C3).
Do you play a musical instrument? Bring it to our instrument "show and tell" session. Tell us a little bit about your instrument and play it for your fellow classmates and friends.
Dr. Pritchard will lead this session and bring a few of his instruments as well. All musical instruments are welcome. A piano will be available in the music room if you need it. See you there!
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Grade 8: Lottery Registration Opens for The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology
GSMST is a unique high school that focuses on advanced and challenging studies in the fields of engineering, biosciences, and emerging technologies.
The lottery application process for the 2019-2020 school year is now open through
Friday, January 25, 2019 for rising 9th grade students who are residents of the Gwinnett County school district attendance zone.
It is strongly recommended that interested students and parents attend an informational meeting. Students who are applying for a valid lottery number must meet all of the lottery requirements. For complete details on the application process and scheduled information sessions please click
HERE.
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Grades 4-12: Club Friday Meeting
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All students in grades 4-12 are invited to join us for tons of fun during our upcoming Club Friday Meeting on November 16 from 9 a.m. until Noon. Students may plan to stay the entire time or drop-in for the club or clubs of choice.
10-11 a.m.
Student Leadership Team Meeting
11 a.m.-Noon
Odyssey of the Mind, Junior and
HS Thespian
Society or Game Time
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Thespian Society
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If you are a junior or high school level Thespian Society member, or are interested in joining, please plan to attend our meeting scheduled for Club Friday on
November, 16 at 11 a.m.
Inductions for Junior Thespian members will take place this day. Also, planning for the ThesCon (IE and Improv!) for our high school group will also take place.
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IMPORTANT 2018-19 RBES Parent Perception Survey
Parents, please take a few moments to complete the 2018-19 RBES Parent Perception Survey. It is important that all parents participate.
account to access the survey. The purpose of the survey is to gather feedback from parents about the quality of education that each school is providing. Survey responses are anonymous and results will only be reported in summarized form.
The survey will be available until
Friday, November 16.
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Shrek the Musical - Save the Date!
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Students, please mark your calendar!
Auditions
Tues., Nov. 27 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 28 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 29 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Please prepare a song from a musical to audition. More information to come.
Call Backs
Fri., Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to Noon
Call backs will include singing, dancing, and acting.
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