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#GOCOWLS
The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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| GOC students preparing to visit JA Biztown at Discovery High School earlier this week |
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Principals Message
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Author Mr. David Mark Lopez visited with students
in grades 4-6 this week
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We hope that everyone can join us next week for GOC's 7th annual Talent Show on Thursday,
November 21 at 6 p.m. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very excited to see what they have in store for us this year as they showcase their talents.
Please be sure to mark your calendar, GCPS will be observing Thanksgiving Break the week of
Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29. All labs will resume the week of Monday, December 2.
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Grades 4-12: End of Semester
Testing Schedule
Semester 1 testing is quickly approaching! Please visit the
assessment page of the main GOC website to access the exam schedule. More information will be shared in early December as we get closer to testing.
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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 in January 2020. 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. Parents who
do not
wish to have their student
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Grades 4-12: RBES Parent Perception Survey
Parents, we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the 2019-2020 RBES Parent Perception Survey.
Please log into your
GCPS Parent Portal
and you will be prompted to take the survey.
If you do not have access to the Parent Portal, please contact
Ms. Freda Moore
to set up an account.
The purpose of the survey is to gather feedback about the quality of education that each school provides. Survey responses are anonymous and results will be reported in summarized form.
The survey will be available
through
Friday, November 22.
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Grades 4-12: November
Shine Bright
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Grades 4-12: Club Friday
All
students in grades 4-12 are invited to join us for Club Friday tomorrow, November 15
from 9 a.m.-Noon
. Students may plan to stay the entire time or drop-in for the club or clubs of choice.
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9-10 a.m.
Student Leadership Team (SLT)
10-11 a.m.
Rich Experience Actor's Scene
11 a.m.-Noon
Odyssey of the Mind or
Thespian Society
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Grades 4-12: GOC's 7th Annual Talent Show
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Please join us for GOC's 7th annual Talent Show on Thursday, November 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Doors will open promptly at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to everyone that would like to attend. We look forward to everyone coming out to support and cheer on their fellow classmates and help us vote for our People's Choice Award.
Help support the Student Leadership Team by purchasing $1 concessions which will be sold the evening of the event.
As a reminder to ALL Talent Show participants, please arrive on campus by 2 p.m. the day of the show. Also, check your email for ongoing updates.
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Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell or Dr. Gregory Pritchard with questions.
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Grades 4-12:
GOC Interview Series - Tips for Students
Check out our second good interview example. Parents and students, please take a moment to watch and learn some interviewing tips.
#WeWantYouToBePrepared
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Grades 4-12: Madagascar Auditions
Students in grades 4-12 who are interested in auditioning for "Madagascar" should plan to attend one of the following sessions:
Tuesday, December 3 from 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4 from 1-3 p.m.
Thursday, December 5 from 1-3 p.m.
Please click
HERE to learn more about audition requirements, becoming a backstage member and to sign up for your audition time slot.
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Grades 4-12: Winter Social
Please mark your calendar to join us on
Friday, December 6
from 10 a.m. - Noon
for our Winter Social with a Tropical Twist.
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Come join your friends for some holiday fun, festivities and food!
●Tacky Tourist Dress-Up Contest
● Optional Gift Exchange
●Chick-fil-A
The Student Leadership Team will be collecting items to help families in need within our community to keep warm this winter season. Please consider donating new
winter hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks for all ages. Donations will be collected at the Winter Social on
Friday, December 6
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Grades 10 & 11: Washington Youth Tour 2020
Calling all current Sophomores and Juniors!
Jackson EMC
invites local high school students who are currently in 10th or 11th grade to apply for the annual Washington Youth Tour 2020. This is a great opportunity to earn a free week-long leadership trip to Washington, D.C. This program is designed to build leadership skills while educating young people about the cooperative business model, American history, and our government. Students interested must have a passion for history and government.
To learn more about this opportunity, please click
HERE
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Grades 11 & 12: Order Your Class Ring at Balfour
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Are you interested in celebrating your school achievements by ordering a GOC Class Ring? If you are currently an 11th or 12th grade student, you are qualified to place an order with Balfour.
Please click HERE to access Balfour Scholastic Images online ordering website or visit their facility located at 2955 Horizon Park Drive, Suite D, Suwanee, GA. Their main office has a full display of options available to help you design your personalized ring.
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