#GOCOWLSThe weekly newsletter for Gwinnett Online Campus

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Principal's Message

Gwinnett County Public Schools willobserve fall break on Thursday, October 8and Friday, October 9 followed by astudent holiday on Monday, October12. Teachers will not be available forinstruction or help with course contentduring this break. As always, students willhave access to their courses 24/7 and canwork ahead if desired.

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Grades 8, 10 & 11: PSAT & PSAT/NMSQT

Students in grades 8 & 10 plus pre-registered students in 11th grade willtake the PSAT on Wednesday,October 14 from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Students are required to bring a photoID, calculator, pencils and a facemask.

For questions, please contact the Testing Coordinator, Ms. Melissa Torrens.

Grades 9-12: Advanced Placement Exam Registration

This section is intended for GOC HighSchool students enrolled in AdvancedPlacement classes for the 2020-21school year. Please click HERE tolearn more about AP Exam details andregistration.

The registration window is now openthrough Sunday, November 8.

To register and pay, visit your students MyPaymentsPlus account.

For questions, please contact the Testing Coordinator, Ms. Melissa Torrens.

Grades 4-12: Accessing Students Grades

We are working closely with the district to ensure that student's GOC gradesare visible in the student portal. In the meantime, have your child follow the

steps below to view your student's course progress. Using this method, you willbe able to view each grade as well as important feedback from your child'steacher. You may also click on the helpful video below.

1. Log into D2L2. Select a course3. Select "Grading" and then "Grades"

Grades 4-12: Back to School Bingo

We are excited for Back to SchoolBingo tomorrow from 10-11:30 a.m.Doors will open promptly at 9:45 a.m.

Due to social distancing protocol, weare limiting this event to studentsONLY. For those students joining usface to face, masks will be requiredand social distancing guidelines will bein effect.

In order to participate in this event oncampus, your name MUST be on the RSVP list. No drop offs will be permittedwithout a prior RSVP.

Students must be picked up from this event no later than 11:45 a.m.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 4-12: Peer Mentoring Program Meeting

All students involved in the Peer Mentoring Program should plan to join usvirtually on Tuesday, October 6 from 2-3 p.m. Please click HERE to access

the Adobe Connect participation meeting link.

Students who are involved in the program or who wish to be a part of theprogram should complete the Peer Mentoring Program Survey to help usbetter plan for the meeting. (Students must be logged into their school emailaccount to complete the survey)

Grades 4-12: Virtual SLT Meetings

October Student Leadership Team (SLT) virtual meetings will be heldaccording to the schedule listed below. All meetings will be held virtually afterCore and Learning Labs from 2-3 p.m.

Grades 4-6Tuesday, October 13

Grades 9-12Wednesday, October 14

Grades 7-8Thursday, October 15

All meetings will run from2-3 p.m.

Please click HERE to access the Adobe participation meeting link.

Students who plan to join SLT for the 2020-21 school year should visit theirMyPaymentsPlus account to pay the $20 membership dues.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 4-12: GOC Talent Show Auditions

GOC's 8th Annual Talent show will be apre-recorded event this year.

Auditions for the Talent Show arescheduled for Friday, October 16. We

are looking for all kinds of talent toinclude: singing, dancing, comedians,acting, magicians, etc.

Please click HERE to complete theinterest form and identify how you planto audition; video submission or face toface.

Please contact Dr. Gregory Pritchardwith any questions.

Grades 6-12: International Thespian Society

The International Thespian Society is an honor society for high school andmiddle school theatre students. GOC student members are eligible toparticipate in state-wide and regional theatre events including Thescon andDramarama. For new and returning students interested in joining for the 2020-21 schoolyear, please click HERE to complete the application and then visit yourMyPaymentsPlus 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 mayrequest to be considered for an officer position.

Please contact Dr. Gregory Pritchard with any questions.

Grades 6-12: Thescon/Dramarama Workshops

Calling all theatre students in grades 6-12 who are interested in participatingin Thescon or Dramarama Workshops!

Students interested in participating inthe group performance for Thescon orDramarama should submit a oneminute video audition to Dr. GregoryPritchard as soon as possible.Prepare a one minute selection fromNewsies or a piece of your choice. Atthe end of the audition please indicateif you have any special talents or skills

such as dance, gymnastics, etc.

There will be a variety of rehearsalsboth virtually and face to face withmasks required and social distancingguidelines strictly enforced.

Please visit your MyPaymentsPlusaccount to pay the $35 participationfee for this specific activity.

Please contact Dr. Gregory Pritchardwith any questions.

Grades 4-12: GOC Spirit Fan Photo Cutouts

Show your GOC Spirit this year bypurchasing your own Fan Cutout!!

Parents and students maypurchase a cutout of themselvesfrom the waist up to be used forevents such as the virtual talentshow, other school productionsthroughout the year as well asdisplayed around campus.

Please login to your students MyPaymentsPlus account to pay the $20 fee bythe October 14 deadline. After completing your purchase, email a high-resolution photo for each person from the waist up to Ms. JeanetteSchiffmann. To ensure a good and clear quality fan cutout, no pictures ofpictures, no far away photos and no big photos are permitted.

We can't wait to "see" you showing your school spirit all over campus!

Grades 4-12: Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind is a creativeproblem solving competitionwhere students work together tocreate a solution. To learn moreabout this program please clickHERE.

If you are interested inparticipating in GOC's Odysseyof the Mind this year click HEREto complete the interest form.

Please contact Ms. Hope Campbell with any questions.

Grades 4-12: School Spirit - GOC Face Masks

Stay safe and show your school spirit bysporting a customized GOC face mask.

Students may purchase a GOC facemask for $5 by visiting theirMyPaymentsPlus account. Oncepayment has been made, students willbe required to submit their receipt to thefront office. Once payment is finalized(in some instances payment may takeup to 7 business days to clear) thestudent will be issued their mask.

Face masks will also be available forcash or credit card purchase in the OwlsNest Cafe' in early to mid October.

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