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#GOCOWLS
The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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We are excited to see so many full-time students involved in so many school clubs and activities. There are lots of enrichment activities happening at GOC. Please be sure to read the weekly #GOCOWLS to keep up-to-date on weekly campus happenings so you will not miss any of these opportunities that are offered here on campus.
Looking ahead, this year's school calendar includes a short fall break next month. The fall break is set for Thursday, October 6 through Monday, October 12. Please remember that your teachers will not be available for help during this break, however you will continue to have access to course content 24/7 if you wish to catch up or get ahead.
#CARE
#OnlineWeLearnSuccessfully
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Grade 5: Lifelines Lesson | |
Ms. Barbara Santiago-Fecht, Counselor for grades 3-5, will teach the Lifelines Suicide Prevention lessons to students in grade 5 on the following dates: | |
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For students not on campus, the following virtual sesions will be scheduled for Friday, September 30 and Friday, October 28.
More information about this important topic has been emailed to 5th grade parents earlier this week.
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Grades 9-12: Grade Level Promotion Criteria for High School Students | |
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Attention High School students and parents! GOC counselors want to ensure that you are aware of the promotion criteria in order to achieve the appropriate grade level status.
GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
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Grade 10 - Students are required to have a minimum of 5 credits earned for promotion to grade 10
Grade 11 - Students are required to have a minimum of 11 credits earned for promotion to grade 11
Grade 12 - Students are required to have a minimum of 17 credits earned for promotion to grade 12
To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 23 credits and meet all other graduation requirements.
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Please contact your counselor with questions. | |
Grade 10: Gwinnett Student Leadership Team | |
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We are currently looking for GOC students who are full-time 10th graders interested in joining our Gwinnett Student Leadership Team.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please click HERE to complete the interest survey.
Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
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Grade 4-12: Officer Only Student Leadership Team Meeting | If you are an officer for SLT (Student Leadership Team) and/or an officer candidate for ITS (International Thespian Society), please plan to attend this Leadership meeting. This is an in-person meeting and for officer's only. | |
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Grades 4-6
Tuesday, September 27
12:45-1:45 p.m.
Grades 9-12
Wednesday, September 28
12:45-1:45 p.m.
Grades 7-8
Thursday, September 29
12:45-1:45 p.m.
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Please visit the students MyPaymentsPlus account to pay SLT dues if students are officers or plan to officially join SLT. The dues cover the cost of their t-shirts and the end of the year celebration.
Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
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Grade K-12: Talent Show Auditions | |
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Please mark your calendar with the upcoming dates for our annual Talent Show Auditions and the 2022 Talent Show performance.
Students in grades 4-12 will audition in-person and grades K-3 will audition via video. Please watch the #GOCOWLS for more details.
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Talent Show Auditions
●Tuesday, October 25
●Wednesday, October 26
2022 Talent Show Performance
●Thursday, November 17
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Please plan to join us for GOC's first Fun Friday of the school year scheduled for Friday, September 23!
We have a lot of fun planned for you so don't miss out on participating in this event.
Parents, please plan to drop-off and pick-up your student for their specific grade level session; students in grades 4-8 will participate in Fun Friday from 9 a.m. until Noon and students in grades 9-12 will participate in Fun Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Grades 4-8
Parliament Ceremony 9-10 a.m.
(Celebrate our GOC School Community and Culture)
Student Leadership Team 10-11 a.m.
(All students are welcome, you do not need to be a member to attend)
Grades 4-12
Crossover Club/Activity Hour 11 a.m.-Noon
(Learn about all the fun clubs and activities at GOC)
Grades 9-12
Parliament Ceremony Noon-1 p.m.
(Celebrate our GOC School Community and Culture)
Student Leadership Team 1-2 p.m.
(All students are welcome, you do not need to be a member to attend)
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If you plan to attend, please click HERE to RSVP.
Students are welcome to bring money for the Owls Nest Café or bring a snack. Dress for the day should be Spirit Wear or school colors (blue and white).
Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
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Grades 6-12: Science Research Club - Are You Ready to Join? | |
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The Science Research Club is looking for students in grades 6-12 who enjoy science, math, engineering or computer science!
We will be meeting on Friday, September 23 to answer questions, give you more information and begin brainstorming ideas for some AWESOME projects!
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Grades 9-12
Friday, September 23
10-11 a.m.
Grades 6-8
Friday, September 23
Noon-12:30 p.m.
(Please feel free to bring a sack lunch)
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Grades 4-12: Hispanic Heritage Month | |
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Students, are you interested in being a part of Hispanic Heritage Month here at Gwinnett Online Campus? If so, please click HERE for more details.
Please contact Ms. Sandy Frierson with questions.
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Grades 4-12: GOC's Extracurricular Podcast | |
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Would you like to be on GOC's Extracurricular podcast?
GOC's Extracurricular podcast is returning for the 2022-23 school year! The podcast gives GOC students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to share the amazing hobbies and interests they have outside of school. Past guests have talked about acting, dancing, gaming, sports, pets, music, working, food, travel, and much more. You can listen to a sample podcast HERE.
We are looking for new guests this year, and we want you to be on the podcast!
Please email Mr. Dan Lollis if you are interested in sitting down to chat about a hobby or interest you have outside of school. He can answer any questions you might have and help you decide if this is something you might want to do!
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Grades 9-12: Georgia Thespian Conference Registration | |
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The 2023 Georgia Thespian Conference will be held in Columbus, Georgia on February 9-11. This is a three-day theatre opportunity for students to learn and grow in the area of performing arts.
Students in grades 9-12 who wish to attend should click HERE for important details. To register and pay for this event, please visit your student’s MyPaymentsPlus account by the deadline of Thursday, September 29.
Please contact Mr. Miro Gomez with questions.
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Grades K-12: Parent Volunteer Meeting | |
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Calling all parents!! We need your help as we get ready for lots of fun upcoming student events here at Gwinnett Online Campus!
Please join us on Friday, September 23 from 11 a.m. to Noon for a parent volunteer meeting to discuss how you can help with upcoming events such as the Fall Socials.
Please RSVP via email to GOC's PAC (Parent Advisory Committee).
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Grades K-3: Optional Friday On-Campus Activity | |
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Students in grades K-3 are invited to come on campus on Friday, September 16 to participate in School Photos and Classroom Activities.
K-3 parents will have an opportunity to meet with a representative from our Parent Advisory Committee as well as our Student Liaison, Ms. Hope Campbell, about ways to get involved this school year.
Please watch for an email from your teacher to RSVP to this activity.
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Grades K & 1
Friday, September 16
9-11 a.m.
Parents should park on the side parking lot off Hurricane Shoals Road and bring their student into the building and drop them off in the auditorium. Students will also be dismissed from the auditorium. School photos will begin at 8:45 a.m. for any early arrivals.
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Grades 2 & 3
Friday, September 16
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Parents should park and bring students into the building and drop them off in the the auditorium. At 11:30 a.m. students will be dismissed via the car rider line. Parents will be given cards to place in the windows to help facilitate student pick-up.
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K-3 students who wish to only come for school pictures should come on campus between 10:00 a.m. and Noon to have photos taken. Please note that this will be the only school picture date opportunity, there will not be a make-up or retake date. | |
Grades 4-12: Picture Makeups | |
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CADY Studios will be returning to Gwinnett Online Campus on Friday, September 16 for individual student picture makeups. If you missed the original picture day and you would like to purchase school pictures, please stop by Gwinnett Online Campus between 9 a.m. and Noon on Friday, September 16.
Please note that these photos will not be used for student picture ID badges.
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Grades 4-12: Roost & Boost | |
Come join us each week in the auditorium immediately following on-campus labs for Roost and Boost. This is an in-person academic assistance session, where a teacher from each content area (math, language arts, science, and social studies) will be available to provide academic support to students. All students are welcome and may choose which content area to attend but are strongly encouraged to attend a targeted content area if they receive a personal invitation from a teacher. | |
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Grades 4-6
Tuesday, September 20
1:00-1:45 p.m.
Grades 9-12
Wednesday, September 21
1:00-1:45 p.m.
Grades 7-8
Thursday, September 22
1:00-1:45 p.m.
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Please bring a sack lunch or money for the Owls Nest Café and plan to eat after labs in the designated student lunch areas prior to the start of this activity.
Please contact Dr. Lisa Noga with questions.
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Grades K-12: You Matter at GOC! | |
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Students will see a You Matter! flyer in several locations on campus.
The QR code will provide links to important phone numbers and helpful stress management tips.
Be on the look out!
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