#GOCOWLS
The weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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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 8 through Monday, October 12. 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 and can work ahead if desired. All course work and labs will resume on Tuesday, October 13.
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Grades 8, 10 & 11: PSAT & PSAT/NMSQT |
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Students in grades 8 & 10 plus pre-registered students in 11th grade will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14 from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Students are required to bring a photo ID, calculator, pencils and a facemask.
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Grades 9-12: Advanced Placement Exam Registration |
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This section is intended for GOC High School students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes for the 2020-21 school year. Please click HERE to learn more about AP Exam details and registration.
The registration window is now open through Sunday, November 8.
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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 Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 22. Students, faculty and staff, please place your donations in the GOC Cares wagon found in the front lobby.
We appreciate the generosity of our GOC families and we thank you in advance for helping those in need!
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Grades 4-12: Virtual SLT Meetings |
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Student Leadership Team (SLT) virtual meetings will be held next week according to the schedule listed below. All meetings will be held virtually after Core and Learning Labs from 2-3 p.m. |
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Grades 4-6
Tuesday, October 13
Grades 9-12
Wednesday, October 14
Grades 7-8
Thursday, October 15
All meetings will run from
2-3 p.m.
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Please click HERE to access the Adobe participation meeting link.
Students who plan to join SLT for the 2020-21 school year should visit their MyPaymentsPlus account to pay the $20 membership dues.
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Grades 4-12: Fine Arts Friday |
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Please join us for Fine Arts Friday on Friday, October 16 from 10 a.m. - Noon.
Theatre Interest Meeting
(Grades 4-12)
10 - 11 a.m.
Rehearsal for Thescon/Dramarama Opening Number & Group Numbers (Grades 6-12 Only)
11 a.m. - Noon
Students who prefer to join us virtually, please click HERE to access the Adobe participation meeting link.
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Grades 4-12: GOC Talent Show Auditions |
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GOC's 8th Annual Talent show will be a pre-recorded event this year.
We are looking for all kinds of talent to include: singing, dancing, comedians, acting, magicians, etc.
Audition time slots for the Talent Show are scheduled for Friday, October 16 beginning at 9 a.m. Students interested in auditioning for the Talent Show may sign up HERE for an in person time slot or submit your virtual audition video to Dr. Gregory Pritchard no later than Thursday, October 15 at 11:59 p.m.
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Grades 6-12: International Thespian Society |
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The International Thespian Society is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students. GOC student members are eligible to participate in state-wide and regional theatre events including Thescon and Dramarama.
For new and returning students interested in joining for the 2020-21 school year, please click HERE to complete the application and then visit your MyPaymentsPlus account to pay either the $40 annual ITS Membership Fee (grades 9-12) or the $20 annual JTS Membership Fee (grades 6-8).
If you are a previous ITS (grades 9-12) or JTS (grades 6-8) member you may request to be considered for an officer position.
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Grades 6-12: Thescon/Dramarama Workshops |
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Calling all theatre students in grades 6-12 who are interested in participating in Thescon or Dramarama Workshops!
Students interested in participating in the group performance for Thescon or Dramarama should submit a one minute video audition to Dr. Gregory Pritchard as soon as possible. Prepare a one minute selection from Newsies or a piece of your choice. At the end of the audition please indicate if you have any special talents or skills such as dance, gymnastics, etc.
There will be a variety of rehearsals both virtually and face to face with masks required and social distancing guidelines strictly enforced.
Please visit your MyPaymentsPlus account to pay the $35 participation fee for this specific activity.
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Please join us for our first in person Club Friday on Friday, October 23.
Student Leadership Team (SLT)
9 - 9:55 a.m.
Fine Arts Club
Guest Speaker Ms. Emily McClain
Theatre 101
10 - 10:55 a.m.
Drama Club/Odyssey of the Mind
11 - 11:55 a.m.
Gwinnett Student Leadership Team
This meeting is open to current GSLT members and new 10th grade candidates only.
Noon - 1 p.m.
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For those students joining us in person, masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be in effect. If you prefer to join us virtually, please click HERE to access the Adobe participation meeting link.
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