#GOCOWLS

The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

We hope everyone has the opportunity to relax and recharge as we head into fall break. As a reminder, GCPS will be closed from Thursday, October 6 through Monday, October 10. Teachers will not be available for instruction or help with course content during this break. As always, students will have access to their courses 24/7. This is a great time to get caught up or work ahead if desired. Course work and labs will resume on Tuesday, October 11.

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Grades 4-12: Roost & Boost Schedule Change

Come join us for Roost and Boost where you can connect with a content teacher to receive support with specific subject areas. 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.

Grades 9-12: Advanced Placement Exams

The Advanced Placement Exam registration window is now open through Friday, November 4. Click HERE to access the 2022-23 AP Exam Registration Information Flyer. Visit the students MyPaymentsPlus account to pay exam fees.  

Please contact the Assessment Office with questions.

Grades 10 & 11: PSAT/NMSQT Study Guides

Would you like to know more about PSAT/NMSQT? Do you want to receive test-taking advice and tips to possibly improve your score? Are you interested in taking an official practice test to help alleviate testing jitters? If so, then stop by the GOC front lobby to get your copy of the College Board's official PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide.

Quantities are limited, so act FAST!

Grade 12: FAFSA Application Now Open

Attention Seniors planning on attending college! The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) window opened Saturday, October 1 for the upcoming school year. To learn more please click HERE to access the FAFSA checklist.

Please contact Mr. Dwight Jackson with questions.

Grades 9-12: High School Lifelines Prevention Curriculum

During the month of October, GOC's high school counselors will deliver the Lifelines Suicide Prevention Curriculum to students currently taking Health this semester. Additional information about this important topic has been emailed home to parents.

Please contact Ms. Jessica Pompilus with questions.

Grade 12: C3 - College and Career Connections

Are you interested in getting more information about College Planning? Help with College Applications? Figuring out what to do for a living?

Please click HERE to sign up to attend the Counseling Department's C3: College & Career Connections! These are weekly, small-group sessions designed to help students with the next steps of their education journey.

Please contact your Counselor with questions.

Grades 6-8: Friendship/Resilience Group

GOC's middle school counselors will be conducting group sessions beginning mid October. These group counseling sessions are with one of the counselors along with several peer students covering the topic of Friendship & Resilience.

If you are interested in being a part of these group sessions, please contact your counselor Ms. Nikita Johnson or Ms.Teshia Dula no later than Friday, October 14.

We look forward to hearing from you and being a part of Group with us!

Grades 4-12: You Matter! Caring Conversations

In case you missed us at the first Clubs and Activities Friday last week, You Matter! Caring Conversations is looking to start counselor-led discussion groups based on topics that are important to you! Students interested in participating should click HERE to complete an interest form. 

Please contact Ms. Rachel Capaldi with questions.

Grades 8 & 9: College Bus Tour

The GOC Counselors are proud to announce that Gwinnett Online Campus will be offering a College Bus Tour for students in grades 8 and 9. The trip is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2. We have space available for 25 8th grade and 25 9th grade students to participate on a campus tour of Georgia Gwinnett College and the University of Georgia! We will meet at GOC at 8:30 a.m. and return to GOC by 5 p.m. We also plan to eat lunch at UGA. We have limited spots available which will be filled on a first come, first serve basis on MyPaymentsPlus.

The registration link on your students MyPaymentsPlus is now available and will close once all spots are full.

Please contact your counselor Ms.Teshia Dula, Ms. Nikita Johnson, or Ms. Jessica Pompilus with questions.

Grades 6-12: GOC's Fall Play

GOC Theatre will present “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand and “Bad Auditions By Bad Actors” by Ian McWethy on Friday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. The pair of one-act comedies will be performed back-to-back by our high school and middle school theatre troupes, respectively.

VIP seating is limited and includes show tickets, a charcuterie board, and beverages. Individual play tickets only are also available, so get them while they last! Click HERE to purchase tickets to one of the most hilarious events of our season.

Please contact Mr. Miro Gomez with questions.

Grades 4-12: Salute to Service Activity Group

Do you want to make a difference in your school and local community by honoring our veterans and active service members of the armed forces? Do you have a veteran in your family or even a family friend that you would like to honor? We will write letters and make cards with original artwork showing our gratitude to the veterans. We also want your ideas for other ways we may support and honor those who have given so much. In this Activity Group, we focus on Veterans Day, sending Holiday wishes for Veterans, and Valentines for Veterans. We will meet virtually and in-person as we work on a Veteran’s Celebration in April with poems, songs, dances and more. 

Click HERE to learn more and HERE to connect with the Salute to Service Activity Group.

Please contact Ms. Laura Hunnings with questions.

Grades 4-12: October Clubs & Activities Friday

We are looking forward to seeing you at our next Friday Clubs and Activities scheduled for Friday, October 21. All students in grades 4-12 are welcome to attend however you MUST click HERE to RSVP for this event.



Grades 4-7

 Leadership Lessons 9-10 a.m.

(Open to all students but you must RSVP as space is limited)

Tie Dye Science Activity 10-11 a.m. 

(Please RSVP & pay participation fee on MPP)

Grades 4-12

Clubs/Activities Hour 11 a.m.-Noon

(Please RSVP below to select clubs/activities you will attend)

Grades 8-12

Tie Dye Science Activity Noon-1 p.m. 

(Please RSVP & pay participation fee on MPP)

 Leadership Lessons 1-2 p.m.

(Open to all students but you must RSVP as space is limited)

To reserve your spot please click HERE as soon as possible to RSVP by Sunday, October 16 at 11:59 p.m. NO late RSVP's will be accepted. Please visit your students MyPaymentsPlus account to pay for the Tie Dye event.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.

Grades 4-12: Tie Dye with the Science Department

The Science Department will be hosting a fun and groovy Tie Dye Rich Experience during Friday Clubs & Activities scheduled for Friday, October 21. Students who wish to participate in this event will need to bring a pre-washed white shirt, RSVP and pay a $5 fee on the students MyPaymentsPlus account.

Click HERE to RSVP by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 16 and also be sure to pay your $5 fee on your MyPaymentsPlus account.

Please email Ms. Melissa Amir Smith with any questions.

Grades 4-12: Student Leadership Team Meetings

Calling all Student Leaders and those still interested in getting involved! Please join us for our October general meeting.

Grades 4-6

Tuesday, October 11

Pre-Meeting 1-1:45 p.m. 

General Meeting 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Grades 9-12

Wednesday, October 12

Pre-Meeting 1-1:45 p.m. 

General Meeting 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Grades 7-8

Thursday, October 13

Pre-Meeting 1-1:45 p.m. 

General Meeting 1:45-2:45 p.m.

If you plan to attend the SLT meeting and you are not staying after labs for another planned activity you have signed up for you MUST attend the SLT Pre-Meeting in the Connect Center at 1 p.m.

If you have not paid for your SLT dues, please visit your MyPaymentsPlus account by Friday, October 14 as we are preparing to place our final t-shirt order. After this final order has been processed, no additional t-shirts will be ordered.

 Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.

Grades K-12: Talent Show Auditions

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 submission. Please sign up HERE if you plan to perform in the Talent Show.

Grades K-12: Fall Social

Grades K-3

Friday, October 28

9-10:30 a.m.

Students in grades K-3 will have fun on their visits to rooms hosted by their grade level teachers and will enjoy some treats and snacks. Students are welcome to wear costumes that are school appropriate (NO masks allowed). Students should have a parent/guardian with them for this event. The event fee is $5 for the student and there is no fee for the accompanying parent/guardian. Please visit the student's MyPaymentsPlus account to pay the event fee.

Grades 4-7

Friday, October 28

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Students in grades 4-7 are welcome to join us for some FALL FUN including games and activities in the auditorium, gym activities, costume contest for school appropriate costumes (NO masks allowed), Kona Ice, other light refreshments, cake walk, coloring contest, escape room, games and video games, karaoke, photo booth, and much more. The event fee is $8 and should be paid on the student's MyPaymentsPlus account.

Grades 8-12

Friday, October 28

1:30-3 p.m.

Students in grades 8-12 are welcome to join us for some FALL FUN including games and activities in the auditorium, gym activities, costume contest for school appropriate costumes (NO masks allowed), Kona Ice, other light refreshments, cake walk, coloring contest, escape room, games and video games, karaoke, photo booth, and much more. The event fee is $8 and should be paid on the student's MyPaymentsPlus account.

Grades K-12: Parent Meeting

Calling all parents!! We need your help as we get ready to kick off lots of fun student events here at Gwinnett Online Campus!

Please join us on Friday, October 21 from 11 a.m. to Noon for a parent volunteer meeting to discuss how you can help with upcoming events such as the Fall Social, Talent Show, Winter Social and planning some off campus events for our families.

If you are unable to attend the in-person parent meeting, please plan to participate virtually via zoom on Monday, October 24 from 11-11:30 a.m. by clicking HERE.

For questions and to RSVP for the in-person parent meeting, please email GOC's PAC (Parent Advisory Committee).

Grades 10-12: Scholastic Images On-Site Campus Visit

A representative from Scholastic Images will visit Gwinnett Online Campus on Wednesday, October 26 beginning at 12:30 p.m. for GOC Letter Jacket orders.

Students who receive a GOC eligibility letter in the mail (qualifying them for 2021-22 school year academics, fine arts and/or leadership) may present their mailer to the on-campus representative to make a purchase. As always, these types of purchases are optional.

A $100 deposit or payment in full is expected at the time of order and students must be formally sized by Scholastic Images during their on-site campus visit. Payment options include: cash, check (to Scholastic Images), money order or credit/debit card.

If you are unable to meet the representative on campus, please click HERE to contact Scholastic Images directly.

Extracurricular Podcast

Make sure to check out the latest episodes of Extracurricular, GOC's podcast about the amazing hobbies and interests GOC students, staff, and faculty members have outside of school. There are two episodes this week!! You can listen by clicking on the links below or searching for Extracurricular on your podcast app.

GOC teacher Mr. Zain Malik chats with Mr. Lollis about Gundam model building, gaming, Star Wars, and Model United Nations. Click HERE to listen.

GOC 6th grader Saara sits down with Mr. Lollis to talk about crocheting, art, and interior design. Click HERE to listen.

If you are interested in sitting down to chat about a hobby or interest you have outside of school, please contact  Mr. Dan Lollis. He would love to have you on the podcast!

Grades K-12: GOC Spirit Wear T-Shirt

A GOC Spirit Wear T-Shirt is now available for students and parents to purchase through their MyPaymentsPlus account! 

The deadline to place your order on MyPaymentsPlus is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022. Once orders arrive on campus we will communicate pick-up dates and times via the #GOCOWLS.

*We need a minimum of 24 to be able to place an order. If we do not have at least 24 by the deadline, we will issue a refund via MyPaymentsPlus.

Grades K-12: GOC Car Magnet

You may visit The Owl's Nest Café on campus to purchase a GOC car magnet.

Community Bulletin Board

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