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MONDAY, OCT. 9

NO SCHOOL | Indigenous Peoples’ Day

TUESDAY, OCT. 10

Gettysburg Trip Forms DUE
Normal Class Schedule
- First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
  - 7th Period: Office Hours / AP Extension
- Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

Normal Class Schedule
- First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
  - 7th Period: CERT (info) / Student-Led Activities, Yay! (SLAY)
- 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

THURSDAY, OCT. 12

Normal Class Schedule
- First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
  - 7th Period: Office Hours & AP Extension
The Really, Really, Really Long Junior Gettysburg Film Showing | 3:15 - 8:30 pm

FRIDAY, OCT. 13

Junior Gettysburg Trip | Depart: 6:30 am SHARP | Return: 4:00 pm
Normal Class Schedule
- First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
  - 7th Period: One Love + Theatre + D&D Club
- Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

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ATTENTION GWCS JUNIORS…

Every fall, the GWCS junior class heads north to Gettysburg. It is not truly analogous to Lee’s march on Gettysburg in 1863, but we mention it. Of course, we ride on highways through rolling hills and arrive in good condition and good spirits in less than three hours, and Lee’s troops arrived after a forty day March, but still, the similarities are undeniable.” ~ Richard Goldie 2016

FORMS:

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Gettysburg Permission Forms Due

MOVIE:

Thursday, October 12, 2023
- 3:15 pm - 8:45 pm
- Watch the really, really, really, really long Gettysburg movie
- GWCS Café. Dinner will be provided.

TOUR:

Friday, October 13, 2023
- Gettysburg Tour Day
- Depart GWCS at 6:30 am
- Return to GWCS at 4:00 pm-ish

COST:

FREE! Tour, cyclorama, food and transportation all paid for by GWCS Foundation

Feel free to bring some extra $$$ for snacks/souvenirs though!

The senior essay writing retreat is coming up! kEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAIL & THE WYNK FOR MORE INFO!

Email from Ms. N-O Sept. 20th:

Woohoo! Congrats to the GWCS class of 2024!
What a great start to the year!
We are beginning to schedule Senior College Conferences with Ms. Warden and Mr. Connelly for seniors who are specifically aiming to apply Early Decision or Early Action. Please find a date that works for parents and seniors to attend a meeting and sign up here.
As a reminder (and noted on the sign up page on Calendly), the following forms need to be completed prior to your meeting and turned in at least 48 hours before, so that we can review them:
SAT/ACT Scores
List of Teacher Recommenders
List of Prospective Colleges
Senior Self-Evaluation
Parent Perspective Form
NOTE: Confirmation of completion of forms, lists, and scores should be sent to Counselors@gwcommunityschool.com!
Our Countdown to College Page is a great source of information - check it out here.
Thanks so much to all for all that you do for this small but mighty community! It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night!
Warmly,
Maria

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sign up for college conferences here

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Monster Mash Halloween 5k

Saturday, oct. 29

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Monster Mash Halloween 5K, which will take place on October 29th. This exciting event is not only a fantastic way to celebrate Halloween but also an opportunity to support one of our local elementary schools.

Event Details:

• Date: October 29th

• Time: 8:00 AM

• Location: Franklin Sherman Elementary School, McLean

• Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth start.

The Monster Mash Halloween 5K is more than just a fun run; it's a chance for us to support Franklin Sherman Elementary School and the wonderful children they educate.

Additionally, for GW Community School students, this 5K presents an excellent opportunity to earn 3 hours of community service. It's a great way to contribute to our community while also gaining valuable experience and service hours that can enhance your personal and academic growth.

We encourage all of you to participate in the Monster Mash Halloween 5K and invite your friends and family to join in on the spooky fun. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause, this event is for you!

To register for the 5K and find more details about the event, please visit the registration page https://www.prraces.com/monstermashdash/

Let's come together as a school community to make this Halloween season extra special by dressing up (or not) and walking or running a 5k to support the Franklin Sherman Elementary School. We look forward to seeing you at Franklin Sherman Elementary on October 29th, be ready to run or walk and have a monstrously good time!

Questions?

Contact Tim Connelly

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Are you in CERT? Or just interested in learning more about HAM radios?

The Alexandria Radio Club is hosting a free virtual class to obtain your Ham Radio License.

Register at https://w4hfh.org/training-2

First Class Date: Each Tuesday beginning October 3, 2023.
The required FCC Exam will be given on the last session on December 5, 2023.
Class Start Time: 1900 hours until 2100 hours (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Teaching Site: via Zoom Meetings
Cost: There is no charge for the class itself. You will need to get an ARRL Technician License Manual (or General Class Manual if you already have a Technician License) for around $33 plus shipping.

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