Principal's Message
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 7 through Monday, October 11. 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.

All course work and labs will resume on Tuesday, October 12.

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Grades 4-12: Social Media - Parent Tips to Help Your Student
Social Media can be a great way for your student to explore the world, express individuality and connect with friends. Click HERE for some tips for parents to support your students on encountering good experiences with social media safely.
Grades 9- 12: Advanced Placement Registration
Students in Advanced Placement Courses can register for AP exams beginning today, Thursday, September 30 through Sunday, November 7 through the students MyPaymentsPlus account.

For more details, watch for an email from GOC's Assessment Coordinator.

Please contact Ms. Melissa Torrens with questions.
Grade 12: FAFSA Application Now Open
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) window opened Friday, October 1. You must complete the FAFSA Form for your student to be eligible for the Hope/Zell Miller Scholarships.
Grades 4-12: GOC Cares
Each year Gwinnett Online Campus participates in Gwinnett Great Days of Service; a service opportunity that benefits families in need in our community. In partnership with GCPS and Gwinnett Great Days of Service, GOC will collect toiletries, canned goods and other non-perishable items beginning Monday, October 18 through Thursday, October 21. Students, faculty and staff, please place your donations in the GOC Cares wagon which will be located in the front lobby.

We appreciate the generosity of our GOC families and we thank you in advance for helping those in need!
 
Please contact Dr. Dana Edwards with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Club Friday
All students in grades 4-12 are invited to join us for the next Club Friday Meeting on Friday, October 15 from 9 a.m. until Noon. Please click HERE to RSVP.

Students may plan to stay the entire time or drop-in for the club or clubs of choice.

If planning to participate in all sessions please bring a snack and water or you may purchase items from the Owl's Nest Café.
Rich Experience
Origami
9-10 a.m.

Clubs & Interest Groups
10-11 a.m.
Student Leadership Team
11 a.m.-Noon

Gwinnett Student Leadership
(Current Members Only)
Noon-1 p.m.
Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
Grades 4-12: Rich Experience - Origami
Please join us during Club Friday on Friday, October 15 from 9-10 a.m. for our Origami Rich Experience.

We will be exploring the art of "Applied Geometry" and paper folding as we create Origami GOC Owls and other projects to take home. No experience is necessary and all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Origami paper and resources will be provided for the students at this event.

Please contact Mr. Michael Mouton with questions.
Grades 4-12: Student Written & Directed Play Competition
The Student Written and Directed Play Competition will take place on Friday, October 22 from 10 a.m. - Noon. Please come support our young playwrights as they present their original works! One entry will be chosen by our judging panel to perform at GOC's Annual Talent Show next month!

Come one, come all... family, friends, faculty and staff!! Seating is limited; please RSVP as soon as possible by clicking HERE. Only guests who have submitted an RSVP will be able to attend.

Concessions will be sold at this event or you may also purchase items from the Owl's Nest Café.

Please contact Mr. Miro Gomez with questions.
Grades 4-12: Talent Show Auditions
We are looking for talented students in grades 4-12 to participate in the Annual GOC Talent Show. If you sing, dance, play an instrument, do magic, tell great jokes, act, or have some other talent; we want you to audition.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, October 27 or Thursday, October 28 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Please click HERE to reserve your audition spot.
Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell or Dr. Gregory Pritchard with questions.
Grades 4-12: Fall Social
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Please come join us for our Fall Social as we enjoy the season of fall with friends, food and fun on Friday, October 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event is open to all full-time GOC students in grades 4-12. To register and pay the $5 fee (fee covers the cost of food and activities) for this event, please visit your students MyPaymentsPlus account.

PAC has several volunteer opportunities for parents to help make the Fall Social a success. If you are able to assist, please click HERE to review the volunteer opportunities.

We will have a costume contest for students who wish to wear a school appropriate costume to the event. Please watch for more information in the upcoming #GOCOWLS; you will not want to miss this fun event!

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with questions.
Grades 4-12: Picture Retakes and Makeups
CADY Studios will be returning to Gwinnett Online Campus on Friday, October 15 for individual student picture makeup and retake day. If you would like to purchase school pictures and your student missed the original picture day or you would like a picture retake, please stop by Gwinnett Online Campus between 9-11 a.m. on October 15.

These photos will not be replacing student ID Badges that have already been issued.

Please contact Ms. Petra Ordini with any questions.
Grades 4-12: Lost and Found
Students, have you recently misplaced something while on campus?

Ms. Heather Heard, located in the Productivity Center, is in charge of lost property and may be able to assist you with locating your misplaced items.

Please stop by to check if your lost property has been turned in. Items not claimed at the end of the semester will either be recycled or donated to charity.
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