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MONDAY, FEb. 19 | President’s day

NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY, FEb. 20

Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
- 7th Period: Office Hours
Theatre from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

wednesday, FEb. 21

Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
- 7th Period: SLAY/CERT
Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, feb. 22

Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
- Coyote Cafe during Lunch
- 7th Period: Office Hours
History in Movies from 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Friday, feb. 23

Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
- 7th Period: Amazing Days
EVENT NIGHT | THE GWCS ANNUAL LOCK-IN (info)
- Half Night: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
  - $20 - Bring a check or cash to Ms. N-O
- Full Night: 6:00 pm - 8:00 am
  - $30 - Bring a check or cash to Ms. N-O

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Event Night is coming!

FRiday, feb. 23 at 6 pm

Half night pick-up: 12 am

full night pick-up: sat. feb 24 at 8 am

What is Event Night? Event Night is where students and teachers spend the night at the school and do cool things like watch movies and play video games and sing songs and become extremely sleep deprived until everything is funny.

It is a GWCS Tradition since 2004, and this year it will be happening on FRIDAY, FEB 23.

What’s Event Night? Read on.

Q: Why is it called Event Night?

A: In 2004, the Student Government Association wanted to have a Poker Night. However, it was pointed out that poker is gambling, and gambling is not good for children. So the SGA expanded the night to be about more than poker, which was a good thing. Then we played poker anyway. But we did other things too. No lives were lost (there was a ping-pong war, however), and a GW tradition was born!

Q: Should I go to Event Night?

A: Heck yeah you should go. We usually sell half-night and full-night tickets, so if you're wondering whether Event Night is for you, buy a half-night ticket (good up until midnight), and then you can see.

Q: What kind of movies get shown at Event Night?

A: There's usually at least two movies going at any one time. There is a R-Rated room for terrifying and/or explody movies, and then a different, classic, non-R movie showing on the big screen in the cafe. They movie in the cafe is always a good movie. The movie in the r-rated room is sometimes good, and sometimes so bad it's funny.

Q: What kinds of games get played at Event Night?

A: A lot of video games get played on consoles/computers that people bring in. It's different every year but it's always fun multiplayer games. A lot of board games get played too. And Mr. Goldie usually has a running trivia contest throughout the night.

Q: Will I have a good time?

A: Let me look into my crystal ball. Yes. The crystal ball says you will have a good time, and the crystal ball never lies.

and here’s the boring info:

Note 1 - Before Event Night: If it makes your life easier to just stay at school and wait for Event Night to begin - that's between you and your parents. Staff and students in charge of Event Night will be busy setting up and will not be supervising students who stay after school.

Note 2 - During Event Night: Students will not be allowed to come-and-go. This is a 'lock-down' event. If you need to arrive or leave at a time other than what's listed above - you will need to get special permission from Ms. N-O.

SIGN UP:

Limited space is available due to a strict student/teacher ratio. Reserve a spot on the exclusive Event Night attending list by providing Ms. N-O cash or a check (payable to GWCS) ASAP! Once you have paid your dues, Ms. N-O will add you to the most exclusive list.

· $20 (6:00 pm - midnight)

· $30 (6:00 pm - 8:00 am)

FOOD:

Yes, there will be pizza, snacks, and drinks all night (including the infamous midnight ice cream social and 2 AM vegan tacos!)

BRING:

All optional...

· Sleeping bag

· Pajamas

· Change of clothes

· Toothbrush

· Movies

· Snacks to share

· Video games

· Gaming system and controllers

· Musical instrument

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Student-Led Activities - Yay!

This quarter, our students have begun their three different projects around the school to better our community.

Project #1: Terrariums

The SLAY project of this group is creating two terrariums that, when done, will decorate the main area of the school. The containers will be the two aquariums that were once the homes of the school turtles, Grouchy and Sweety, who are now in larger tanks, and are still in the lab. We have moved the two tanks out of where they have resided in storage for months on end, and are working on cleaning them inside and out. Our former budget of $250 was enough that we could do one tank with wiggle room, but the expanded budget of $500 means that we can now turn both former aquariums into terrariums. There will be bugs and multiple plant species that will reside in the terrarium once finished, and we plan to arrange the plants in a way that pleases the eye.

Project #2: FRONT YARD/backyard

Our SLAY group is creating a backyard area! Picture a cozy place where you can gather around the crackling fire, play games, share stories, and enjoy nature without leaving school grounds. It's all about creating a fun and relaxing environment where everyone can unwind and bond. We're going to use our budget to buy games, wood, chairs, a fireplace, and more. We can't wait to see it all come together! If you have any outdoor furniture to donate, please contact GWCS.

project #3: Raised garden beds

By now you are probably aware of SLAY and the various projects that are a part of it. We are writing this as the raised bed project committee. We are excited to get to work, but money makes the world go round and our world is stagnated. We need 500 dollars in order to complete our project. But why raised beds? Raised beds are a great learning experience and have a positive impact on any community. Student grown vegetables and plants will add an exciting new element to the day. Not only will it be a fantastic passion project, but it is also something that can be used by the school and is good for the planet. If you are interested in helping out the raised bed committee, we will be taking donations of fill dirt, pavers, and grow lights. If you have anything that you think would be of use, please feel free to email evank@gwcommunityschool.com. We can’t wait to add this exciting new development to our community!

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GET READY FOR REAL TERM INTERNSHIP SEASON!

HI PARENTS,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

Our internship could not be possible without our community, so please consider reaching out to your network, check in with organizations you’re a part of, and help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

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