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The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
Special Monday Edition - January 6, 2020
Principal's Message

Happy New Year!  We hope that you and your family are having a wonderful break.

Students will have access to the spring semester courses beginning Friday, January 10.   The first official day of second semester classes for all full-time GOC students is Monday, January 13 . The regular Lab schedules will also resume next week.

Over the next few weeks, report cards for students in grades 4-8 will be mailed home by GOC and the District Office will be mailing end of semester transcripts for students in grades 9-12.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on campus next week.
Grades 9-12: Student Schedules for Spring Semester                             

Students, please visit your student portal to view your second semester class schedule before school begins on Monday, January 13.

If you have questions regarding your schedule, please contact your counselor.

Grades 9-12 (Last Name A - L)
Grades 9-12 (Last Name M - Z)
Grades 6-12:  MANDATORY  Campus Labs & Pre-Testing for the Week of January 13 & January 20

The first official day of second semester classes for all full-time GOC students will be  Monday, January 13 .

It is mandatory that all students in  grades 6-12 attend the following grade level on-campus labs and mandatory pre-testing administrations according to the following schedule:
Grades 9-12
CORE Labs & Mandatory Pre-Testing
Tuesday, January 14 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 21 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Grade 6
Learning Labs & Mandatory Pre-Testing
Wednesday, January 15 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 22 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Grades 7-8
Learning Labs & Mandatory Pre-Testing
Thursday, January 16 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 23 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Any student required to stay on campus after labs for mandatory pre-testing should plan to bring a sack lunch.

Students in grades 4 & 5 will not have pre-testing, however, they will follow their regular on-campus schedule. 

Please contact  Ms. Melissa Torrens if you have any questions.

Grades 4-12:  Student Health Survey                             

Each year all students in Georgia are asked to participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey issued by the Georgia Department of Education. Gwinnett Online Campus will administer the survey this January. Detailed information about the surveys and copies of the survey questions for each grade level is available on the  Georgia Department of Education website  for parents to review.
All student responses are anonymous. Participation in the Health Survey is an important part of a school's Climate Rating issued by the state. We encourage all students to take part in the survey. 
Grades 4-12: Winter Nest Study Site                             
 
While students are still on Winter Break, they are encouraged to visit the GOC website and explore the "Winter Nest". This is a wonderful opportunity for students to preview new concepts they will study during second semester. While these resources are optional, they are content related and provide an opportunity for students to stay engaged in academics during the break. 
20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Gwinnett County Public Schools is excited once again to partner with The United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. to host the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20 at Moore Middle School. The theme this year is "The time is always right to do what is right".

The celebration includes a parade, health fair, performances by students, and vendors.

This celebration will also highlight artwork created by Gwinnett County students.  GOC students who are interested in submitting artwork are encouraged to do so by Tuesday, January 14 to Ms. Gelderman in the Productivity Center.  Artists whose artwork is selected to represent their schools, will receive a certificate.

Please click HERE to  learn more about the specific artwork submission requirements and this event .
Grades 4-12: "Madagascar: A Musical Journey"                              
All students involved (both in the cast and crew) in the Spring Musical should plan to attend the first "Madagascar" meeting on Tuesday, January 7 from 9 a.m.-Noon.  At least one parent is required to attend this meeting from 9-10:30 a.m.

Also, students who will be involved in the musical should plan to attend the first rehearsal on Thursday, January 9 from 9 a.m.-Noon.  

All rehearsal dates were emailed to interested students, so please check your email to ensure your availability for all rehearsals.

Please contact  Dr. Gregory Pritchard  with questions.

Grades 4-12: Fine Arts Club

All  students in grades 4-12 are invited to join the first Fine Arts Club of the new semester during Club Friday on January, 10  from 10-11 a.m.  

Come learn how to play the soprano recorder in one easy lesson!  

All students are welcome to attend. No prior music experience is required and instruments will be provided .

Please contact Dr. Gregory Pritchard  with questions.


Grades 4-12: Club Friday

All  students in grades 4-12 are invited to join us for Club Friday on Friday, January 10  from 9 a.m.-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 - Recorder 101

11 a.m.-Noon
Thespian Society
Grades 6-12 only
Students in grades 9-12 attending ThesCon MUST attend this meeting

Noon-1 p.m.
Gwinnett Student Leadership Team
Selected members of GSLT in grades 10-12 may attend this meeting

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell  with any questions.
Grades 6-12: Student Leadership Meeting (SLT)

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the next Student Leadership Team meeting.  Please mark your calendar for the grade level meeting based on your weekly lab schedule.


Grades 9-12
Tuesday, January 21 from 2-3 p.m.   
(pre-meeting will run from 1-2 p.m.)

Grade 6
Wednesday, January 22 from 1-2 p.m.

Grades 7-8
Thursday, January 23 from 1-2 p.m.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.
Grades 6-12: Thespian Society Rehearsals

Students participating in the ThesCon group number or Dramarama group number must attend the following rehearsals listed below.

● Friday, January 17 from 9 a.m. - Noon
 
●  Friday, January 24 from 9 a.m. - Noon

Both of these sessions are mandatory if you plan to participate in ThesCon or Dramarama.


Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell  or Dr. Gregory Pritchard with questions.
Grades 4-12: GOC's 4th Annual Gaming Tournament                       
Students, you are invited to attend GOC's 4th annual E-Sports Gaming Tournament on  Friday, January 31 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. .

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.

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