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In This Issue
Principal's Message
8th Grade Testing
5th Grade Testing
4th Annual Talent Show
Gwinnett Great Days of Service
Fine Arts Club
Life Lesson Schedule
PE Opportunities
Attention Grades 6-8
United Way Campaign
PAC Coffee Club
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dr. Ray
  
Gwinnett Online Campus was proud to be recognized as a finalist in the Most Creative Solutions category from the Technology Association of Georgia at the Excalibur Awards Ceremony this morning.

We were honored to be placed in the same category as Coca-Cola (the winner) and Georgia State University.
 
GOC had the opportunity to showcase all of the great work of our amazing staff. What another wonderful example of Powering your Potential!
PSAT

 

 

  
All 8th grade students will participate in the PSAT 8/9 on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. This test replaces the previous years' IOWA testing. Instead of a 5 day test, students will participate in a one day assessment.

Please click  HERE for an informative flyer from GCPS about  PSAT testing.
   
Please visit Collegeboard.org for more information.

Email Melissa Torrens  with questions.
IOWA

 

 

  
All 5th grade students will participate in the IOWA Assessment which tests student's knowledge of basic skills in reading, language arts, math, science and social studies. Testing will take place  October 26, 27, 28 and November 2 and 3, 2016.

Click  HERE for a parent letter from GCPS.

Email Melissa Torrens  with questions.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
4th ANNUAL GOC TALENT SHOW


 

  • Auditions: October 25-27 after morning learning labs
  • First Rehearsal: Friday, October 28  9-11:30 a.m.
  • Talent Show: Thursday, November 17 6:30-8:30 p.m.

We are looking for a variety of talents--singing, instrumental, acting, dancing, comedy, etc. Performances should be kept to approximately 2 minutes.

 

Click HERE to sign up for the audition

 

Email  Hope Campbell with any questions.
PICTURE DAY IS COMING SOON

 


 
Magic Moment Photography will be on our campus to take individual student pictures. Please add the following dates to your calendar:


Grades 9-12
  • Tuesday, November 15 from Noon-1:30
  • This is the only on-site opportunity for Senior Photos
  • Formal Senior Portraits are also taken on the day of graduation prior to the ceremony
Grades 4-6
  • Wednesday, November 16 from 10-11:00 a.m.
Grades 7-8
  • Thursday, November 17 from 10-11:00 a.m.
Please contact the front office if you have questions.
GWINNETT GREAT DAYS OF SERVICE

 

 

A very special thank you to our GOC families for filling up the wagon with toiletries and canned foods - we appreciate your generosity! These items will be donated to local food banks to help families in our area.

ARE YOU UP FOR A MATH CHALLENGE? 

GOC would like to start a math club. We are looking at two options for the club. Read below for the details!



Math Counts Video Challenge!
The Math Video Challenge is a national program that challenges students to develop their math, communication, and technology skills in a collaborative video project. It is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Click HERE for more details. Meeting times will be announced once the team is formed; most likely after learning labs on Thursdays.




Albert's Insomnia
Check out their website HERE. This is a fun, problem-solving game that student's LOVE.

So which are you most interested in? Please contact 
Dr. Cathy Griffin  if you are interested in meeting up for some math fun.  
FINE ARTS CLUB MEETINGS

The next live Fine Arts Club meeting is scheduled for 
Friday, October 28 from 9-11:30 a.m.
 
This meeting will be in conjunction with the Talent Show Rehearsal. We will work on our group number for the Talent Show and Dr. Pritchard will assist students with their individual pieces for the show.
   
Email Dr. Gregory Pritchard with questions.  
LIFE LESSON SCHEDULE

Mark your calendar now for the next lesson on
Tuesday, October 25 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Productivity Center.

 Upcoming dates/topics include:  
  • October 25: Value Development
  • November 1: Student Leadership Team

 

Our special guest, Amy Greiner, delivered an excellent presentation to our students about Financial Responsibility. 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 
Don't miss your chance to join the fun with Fitness and Sport Activities sponsored by the PE department!  There is something for everyone.

Click HERE  for the complete schedule of activities.

Email Kristi Rhine  or  Rob Blair with any questions

PE Weights
ATTENTION GRADES 6 - 8
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
Biztown and Finance Park

It is an expectation that all students in grades 6-8 participate in this program. Please mark all of the dates below on your calendar and plan for your student to be here to complete the necessary lessons in preparation for the visit to Biztown and Finance Park in January.

Junior Achievement
Click  HERE  for the video from GOC teachers to learn how this program fits into the curriculum.



Junior Achievement Biztown
Who? 6 th & 7 th graders
What? JA (short for Junior Achievement), teaches applicable financial literacy.
When?   
  • Friday, November 11, 9 -11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 9 -10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 12, 2017, 9 -10:30 a.m.
  • Friday, January 27, 2017, 8:30 a.m. -  2:30 p.m -
    Biz Town Simulation at Discovery High School


Junior Achievement Finance Park
Who? 8th graders
What? JA (short for Junior Achievement), teaches applicable financial literacy.
When?

 

  • Friday, November 11, 9 -11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 12, 2017, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Finance Park Simulation at Discovery High School 
UNITED WAY
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

 

The 2016 United Way Campaign is underway! We would like GOC to have strong participation. Please consider donating to this worthy cause. Any amount helps! If you have questions, would like to donate, or want to help with a fundraiser, please email Sandy Frierson. Live United!
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Coffee Club Information

The PAC Committee will be meeting each Thursday from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at Panera Bread Company near the Mall of Georgia. Parents are welcome to drop by and meet representatives from PAC and other GOC Parents

 

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