#GOCOWLS

The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus

Thursday, September 1, 2022

We are pleased to announce that Ms. Ann Beindorf, Social Studies Teacher, has been named GOC's 2023 Teacher of the Year. Please help us to congratulate her on this distinguished honor.

Gwinnett County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Teachers will not be available for instruction or help with course content on this day. As always, students have access to their courses 24/7 and can work ahead if desired.

We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday weekend.

#CARE

#OnlineWeLearnSuccessfully

The nomination process is now closed. The election will be held on Wednesday, September 7 and new board members will be notified via email.

Grades 11 & 12: SAT & ACT Waivers

Students in grades 11 and 12 can receive an ACT and/or SAT fee waiver if they qualify for free/reduced lunch. We have now received these codes.

If you are interested in an upcoming test date and are in need of a fee waiver please email Ms. Melissa Torrens.

Grades 4-12: Back to School Meet and Greet

Please mark your calendar for GOC's Back to School Meet and Greet. Join us as we kick-off the school year with food, fun, and new friends!

Grades 4-6

Tuesday, September 13

8:00-8:50 a.m.

Grades 9-12

Wednesday, September 14

8:00-8:50 a.m.

Grades 7-8

Thursday, September 15

8:00-8:50 a.m.

Students who plan to attend this event should click HERE to RSVP.

We are looking for parent volunteers who are interested in helping with the Meet and Greet event. Please click HERE if you are able to volunteer.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 4-12: VIRTUAL OPTION Back to School Meet and Greet

Students who are unable to come on campus for GOC's Back to School Meet and Greet may participate virtually via Kaltura Classroom.

Grades 4-6

Tuesday, September 13

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Grades 9-12

Wednesday, September 14

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Grades 7-8

Thursday, September 15

1:00-2:00 p.m.

If you plan to attend, please click HERE to RSVP.

Please contact Mr. Mike Mouton with any questions.

Grades 4-12: Fun Friday

Please mark your calendar to save the date 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. 

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. 

If you plan to attend, please click HERE to RSVP.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 4-12: Student Leadership Team

Students, did you miss the first Student Leadership Team meeting and still want to get involved? If you are looking to get connected, please email Ms. Hope Campbell. This includes students who are interested in getting involved virtually.

GOC's next SLT meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 9 from 2-3 p.m. and will be VIRTUAL. Students need to reach out to Ms. Hope Campbell or check out the SLT Classroom for more info! This link will be posted prior to the meeting.

Students who plan to participate in the Student Leadership Team need to pay their SLT dues on MyPaymentsPlus.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 6-12: Fall Play Auditions

GOC's Fall Play Auditions for grades 6-12 will be held on Wednesday, September 7 or Thursday, September 8 from 1:45-3:00 p.m. (students are only required to attend one audition session). 

Please click HERE to select one Fall Play Monologue for your audition and to access the full rehearsal and performance schedule.

Students unable to attend the in-person sessions next week may submit a video of their audition to Mr. Gomez by Noon on Thursday, September 15.

Please contact Mr. Miro Gomez with questions.

Grades K-12: Parent Involvement Meeting Update

As a reminder, on Friday, September 16, 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.

Parents of students in grades 4-12, who missed the parent involvement meetings earlier this week can still express interest in getting involved at GOC by clicking HERE to connect with GOC's Parent Advisory Council.

Click HERE to view GOC's PAC video about getting more involved and supporting student programs at GOC!

Grades K-3: Optional Friday On-Campus Activity

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Grades K-12: 10 Basic Online Learning Tips for Parents

GOC's Counseling Team would like to share 10 Basic Online Learning Tips for Parents. Research shows that online learning can increase retention by 25-60%; that is if your child is appropriately completing work and not playing video games! Please click HERE to access these tips to help you navigate school at Gwinnett Online Campus.

Please contact your grade level counselor if you have more questions.

Grades 6-8: Helpful Tools - Daily Check List & Student's Week at a Glance

Students, do you feel you need to get organized by reminding yourself what you need to do in your classes? If so, here are some helpful tools we want to share. We think the Daily Check List and the Week at a Glance tools can help you stay on task and not miss anything as you work through subjects during the day.

Please contact your grade level counselor with questions.

Grades 4-12: Gaming Group Survey & Esports Signup

GOC's Gaming Group is gearing up for the school year and we are looking for your input! Click HERE to complete a survey to let us know what games you are interested in and if you would like to sign up for Esports this semester.

Please contact Mr. Michael Mouton with questions.

Grades K-12: You Matter at GOC!

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!