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Next Week 11/6 - 11/10
Portrait Day 11/9
Coffee & Conversation 11/15
Homecoming Dance + Party 11/17
School Spirit Wear by Rokkitwear
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Friendly reminder: in an effort to reduce waste, gwcs does not provide paper plates, cups, and bowls. occasionally we have leftovers from events, but these should not be counted on!
MONDAY, Nov. 6
NO SCHOOL | Teacher Work Day!
TUESDAY, NOV. 7
NO SCHOOL | Teacher Work Day!
WEDNESDAY, nov. 8
Normal Class Schedule
First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
7th Period: CERT (info) / Office Hours
Music Club from 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Robotics Elective from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Homecoming Parent Volunteer Meeting at 1:00 pm
Meeting in the Explorer’s Room at GWCS
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cmt-vmvv-fwe
Bring your own Beverage!
THURSDAY, nov. 9 | Portrait DAy
NO GYM | Normal Class Schedule
Advisory thru Dismissal from 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
SENIORS: Portraits will start promptly at 10:00 am
STAFF & UNDERCLASSMEN: Portraits will begin at 11:30 am
Lunch: Coyote Cafe
Bring some $$$ to purchase pizza and snacks! All proceeds go to great GWCS activities!
7th Period: Office Hours & AP Extension
History in Movies Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm
FRIDAY, nov. 10
Normal Class Schedule
First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
7th Period: One Love
Staunton Trip Departs at 10 am
NO GYM for Staunton Students
Sunday, Nov. 12
Staunton Trip Returns at 7:30 pm
Students will call/text home to confirm arrival time
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We’re doing a coat drive!
all donations will go to the embry rucker shelter in reston!
School Picture Day!
REMINDER!
thursday, NOV. 9, 2023
BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM
ALL STUDENTS & STAFF!
Michelle Bosch of BoschStudios Photography is an award-winning lifestyle photographer that has been serving Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC for over 12 years. She was voted "Best Photographer" by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2017, has over 100 Five Star Ratings online and, fun fact: she's no stranger to the GW Community School. She's been photographing our graduations for the last 12 years!
Please be sure to check her out at www.boschstudios.com and follow her on Facebook and on Instagram.
SCHOOL PORTRAIT INFO:
READY, SET, SMILE!
Michelle will be taking student and staff portraits outside of GWCS! Each staff member and underclassmen will receive roughly 2-4 minute time slots along with two poses and two black & white digital images, along with a student ID. Each senior will receive roughly 5-10 minute time slots along with four poses and four black & white digital images, along with a student ID.
COST: Underclassmen fee - $45.00 (2 poses)
Seniors - $75.00 (4 poses)BRING on 11/9/23:
PAYMENT: By Credit Card (with processing fee), Cash or check payable to GWCS.
SIGNATURE FORM: Please make sure to read carefully - contains important information!
INCLUDED: Anyone that signs up will receive handcrafted images that can be downloaded through an online gallery at no additional cost. Images may be posted online and printed as desired. All students will receive one professionally printed student ID card.
EXTRAS: The option to purchase additional images may be available if the opportunity presents itself. Touch-ups and photos in color also available for purchase.
SENIOR PROPS: Seniors, this is your time to shine! You're welcome to bring a prop that represents you or bring something that you like - an instrument, a basketball/soccer ball/baseball bat, your dog, your favorite book, etc. Please no more than two outfits though, in the interest of time!
PHOTO TIPS:
Neutral colored tops photograph very well, as well as outfits that don't wrinkle easily. Avoid neon colors, patterns and tops with letters or characters on them.
Make sure your hair is brushed and bring your best smile! This will be a fun, quick and painless process!
Get your outfits ready for Spirit Week!
We’ll be having a week-long celebration of all things that make GWCS unique - see the rundown for each day’s theme below!
Monday, Nov 13 | jersey day
Wear a jersey from your favorite sports team!
Tuesday, Nov 14 | Pirate day
Arrrrr you ready to dress like a pirate?
wednesday, nov 15 | Beach day
Life is better in sandals; that’s one opinion I will never flip-flop on.
thursday, nov 16 | Tie-dye day
Let’s keep the tie-dye trend alive and never let it fade away.
friday, NOV 17 | Blue & Gray day
Show off your Coyote pride by wearing blue, gray, and GWCS gear all day!
SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…
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