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The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
April 12, 2018
   
                
Ms. Springthorpe with students in Learning Labs
                                         
Principal's Message

We hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing break. 

We are now entering the testing season for this semester. Please visit the assessment page of our website to see a complete schedule of all testing. 

Please be sure your student gets plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast each day they are testing to help your student succeed and "Power their Potential".
Grades 4-12: Weekly Video Announcements

Please take a moment to view the upcoming weekly video announcements for the week of April 16.

Special thanks to our GOC News Crew members for presenting next week's news announcements and campus happenings.

Grades 4-8: Georgia Milestone

The Georgia Milestone End of Grade Assessment in now in progress. Please  access the schedule  on the Assessment page of our website. Learning Lab schedules will be adjusted during testing. Please be sure to review the schedule carefully.  

Students attendance for testing is expected at the GOC campus.  
 
Please contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Spring Dance

All GOC students are cordially invited to attend our Spring Dance. Come join this last big special event of the year with your classmates, friends and guests as you enjoy music, a light up dance floor, refreshments and lots of fun. Outside guests are permitted. Please visit MyPaymentsPlus to purchase tickets for you and your guest (if applicable).
 
 
Grades 4-7
Friday, April 27
1-3 p.m.
 
Grades 8-12
Saturday, April 28
7-10 p.m.
 



Students in grades 8-12, please nominate your peers for the Dance Court.
 
 Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Rising 6-9 Graders: Grayson Tech Summer Camp

All rising 6-9 grade students are invited to spend the week and participate in Grayson Techs Summer Career Academy. This event  will be held from Monday, May 29 through Friday, June 1.
 
To learn more about this program, please access the Summer Career Academy Flyer.
Rising 9-12 Graders: Summer Leadership Summit

All rising 9-12 grade students are invited to attend the Summer Leadership Summit hosted by the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team.  Students attending this event will represent GOC and learn how to help grow the student leadership skills here at our school.

     Who?      All rising 9-12 graders

     What?     Summer Leadership Summit

     Where?   Peachtree Ridge High School

     When?    Thursday, May 31

 

The cost of this event is $50 which includes lunch and a variety of leadership workshops.

 

Students who are interested in attending much register on MyPaymentsPlus and then stop by the front desk at GOC to pick up a packet as soon as possible. 

 
Contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Grades 9-12: Mock Trial Club

Attention Actors and Future Lawyers or anyone who enjoys a good role playing activity! Please join our fun reenactments of trial cases in our upcoming Mock Trial Club sessions.
Tuesday, April 17
12:45-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24
                        12:45-2:30 p.m.

Please contact Ms. Charissa Crook with any questions.
Grades 6-12: International Thespian Society


The International Thespian Society is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students.

For students in grades 6-8 who are interested, please visit the  Junior Thespian Society Membership page to learn more about the requirements.

For students in grades 9-12 who are interested, please visit the  International Thespian Society Membership page to learn more about the requirements.

If your student is interested in becoming a member of the International Thespian Society or if you have any questions please contact Dr. Gregory Pritchard.
Grades 4-12: Fine Arts Club

Fine Arts Club
Please join us for our last Fine Arts Club meeting of the year. We are looking forward to having fun together and talking about our plans for next year.

Grades 9-12
Tuesday, April 24 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Grades 4-6
Wednesday, April 25 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Grades 7-8
Thursday, April 26 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Please contact  Dr. Gregory Pritchard with any questions. 
2018 Teacher Signing Day

Gwinnett County Public Schools will be holding an event to honor GCPS students who are planning to pursue an education degree after high school.

If this is a career goal of yours, please plan to participate in the GCPS Teacher Signing Day Event scheduled for Tuesday, May 8 from 5-7 p.m.
 
 This is an event you won't want to miss!

 

Please contact either Ms. Beth Autrey or Ms. Patrice Pendergast with any questions. 
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