#GOCOWLS The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus Thursday, October 22, 2020

Principal's Message

Last week the district office sent out communication to all GCPS families that beginning October 28, Gwinnett parents and guardians will need to make a decision on the Parent Portal about how their student will learn during second semester. Families at Gwinnett Online Campus are not required to make a selection on the Parent Portal. Just like this semester, students may decide week by week if they wish to come to campus or login virtually to participate in Learning or CORE labs.  #MaintainMomentum #OnlineWeLearnSuccessfully

Mid-year Enrollment Opens

GOC will open full-time enrollment for Semester 2 beginning Monday, October 26 through Friday, November 13. We have openings in specific grade levels for enrollment beginning January 2021. GOC families, if you know someone interested in attending Gwinnett Online Campus, please have them call the front office for availability and to schedule an enrollment appointment.

Grades 9 & 10: Group Success Counseling Sessions

Ms. Nikita Johnson, Counselor for grades 9 and 10, is offering Success Groups for Stress Management and/or Study Skills sessions at GOC. Students in grades 9 and 10 who are interested in participating should email Ms. Nikita Johnson by Friday, November 6.

Grades 4-12: Club Friday

Please join us for our first in person Club Friday on Friday, October 23. Student Leadership Team (SLT) 9 - 9:55 a.m. Fine Arts Club Guest Speaker Ms. Emily McClain Theatre 101 10 - 10:55 a.m. Drama Club/Odyssey of the Mind 11 - 11:55 a.m. Gwinnett Student Leadership Team This meeting is open to current GSLT members and new 10th grade candidates only. Noon - 1 p.m.

For those students joining us in person, masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be in effect. If you prefer to join us virtually, please click HERE to access the Adobe participation meeting link. Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell or Dr. Gregory Pritchard with any questions.

Grades 4-12: GOC's Annual Fall Social

All full-time students are welcome to join us on campus or virtually on Friday, October 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. (doors open at 9:45 a.m.) for our annual Fall Social event. As a reminder, if you plan to attend in person, face masks or coverings are required and safety protocols / social distancing guidelines will be enforced. All students must be picked up no later than 11:45 a.m.

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Costume Contest All costumes that are worn to this event must be school appropriate and follow dress code guidelines. No costume masks or inappropriate content is permitted. If you are in doubt about whether your attire is school appropriate, please choose something else to wear. Escape Room Challenges All Escape Room Challenges are school appropriate. Please click HERE to preview all Escape Room options.

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Please click HERE to RSVP for this event, regardless if you are joining us face to face or virtually. As we get closer to this event, the Adobe participation event link will be provided. Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 4-12: Fall Spirit Week

Students, show your school spirit either in person or virtually during Labs the week of Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29.

THEMES: Tuesday, October 27 Minecraft/Gamer Day Wednesday, October 28 Movie Character Day Thursday, October 29 Fall/Harvest Colors Day

Please make sure that you adhere to appropriate school dress code guidelines and if you are in doubt about whether your attire is school appropriate, please choose something else to wear. Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 6-12: Thescon 2021 Registration

Calling all students in grades 6-12! Are you interested in attending Georgia Thescon this year? If so, please visit your MyPaymentsPlus account to pay your conference fees and also submit your Conference Agreement Form to Ms. Hope Campbell. Georgia Thescon will be a 3 day virtual conference with workshops, performances and so much more. Georgia Thescon will be held on Thursday, February 25 through Saturday, February 27. GOC's very own Avery Britt and Cady Walls will be in the opening number for All State Theatre at Thescon, so make sure you join us for the conference this year! To learn about a variety of other performance opportunities with Thescon, please click HERE. Please email Ms. Hope Campbell or Dr. Gregory Pritchard with any questions or concerns.

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