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Next Week 4/30-5/8
AP Exams Begin This Week
Theatre Tickets On Sale Now!
Got Milk? Gallon Jugs Needed!
GW-Palooza! 5/18
Graduation Info Class of 2022
Fairfax Parks Community Service
Coyote Café Thursdays
Tech Talk Screenagers
Got Kale? Tortellini’s Request
GWCS School Spiritwear by Rokkitwear
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022
Staunton Shakespeare Trip Continues
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022
Staunton Shakespeare Trip Returns to GWCS at approximately 5:00 pm. Students will text parents when one hour away.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022
AP Exam - US Government at 8:00 am - arrive by 7:30 am (info)
Yearbook Elective with Mr. Goldie during Office Hours from 2:40 pm - 3:15 pm
Spring Theatre Rehearsal with Mr. Goldie & Ms. N-O from 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
Spring Theatre Rehearsal with Mr. Goldie & Ms. N-O from 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Stream Cleanup Community Service Event with Ms. Kohler from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm (info)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022
Spring Theatre Rehearsal with Mr. Goldie & Ms. N-O from 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Star Wars Movie Fundraiser from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm (info)
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022
Add/Drop Deadline Q4
Coyote Café with Ms. Kohler’s Personal Finance class during lunch (info)
Prom Planning Meeting with Ms. Kohler in the Lab from 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Music Club with Mr. Torres from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
History in Movies Elective with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022
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AP EXAMS @ GWCS…
THE FOLLOWING AP EXAMS WILL BE PROCTORED AT GWCS FOR THE STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP TO TAKE THE TEST.
AP US Government & Politics
Monday, May 2, 2022
8:00 am (arrive by 7:30 am)
AP US History
Friday, May 6, 2022
8:00 am (arrive by 7:30 am)
AP Calculus AB
Monday, May 9, 2022
8:00 am (arrive by 7:30 am)
AP Computer Science Principles
Monday, May 9, 2022
12:00 pm (arrive by 11:50 am)
See table below for information about which classroom your AP test will be in, and please note that if you are taking an AM test you should arrive no later than 7:30 am to give enough time to bubble your answer sheet. If your AP test starts in the afternoon, you should make sure that you are in your chair and ready to test no later than 11:50 am.
WHERE TO GO:
COMMUNICATE:
Make sure that if you have an AP test on a day where you normally have an internship or an OBX that you tell your supervisor that you will be gone for the day. If you have any questions regarding accommodations, please reach out to Mr. Mallonee directly.
Be sure to bring:
No. 2 pencils for your multiple-choice answer sheet.
Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.
A watch that does not have internet access, does not beep, or make noise, and does not have an alarm.
Questions? Contact:
Ms. N-O
nunezoliverm@gwcommunityschool.com
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines
“ILLUSION IS THE FIRST OF ALL PLEASURES.”
~Voltaire
GWCS theatre students will perform a selection of one-act plays. Seating is limited so reserve your seats today!
Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang
Actors: Evan, Jay, Lauren, Luther, Dakota, Alex
Variations on the Death of Trotsky by David Ives
Actors: Luther, Dakota, Evan
Sure Thing by David Ives
Actors: Nadia, Xavier
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 〰️
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:
WeD., May 18, 2022
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Thu., May 19, 2022
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
STEP #1 - SELECT YOUR SEAT(S) - PAY ATTENTION TO THE DAY/DATE:
STEP #2 - PAY FOR YOUR TICKET(S)
OPTION #1: Pay by credit card using button below.
OPTION #2: Send in cash or check payable to GWCS to Ms. N-O.
IMPORTANT: You have 24 hours (not including weekends) to make payment after reserving seats. Reserved seats that are not paid for within 24 hours will be deleted and the seat(s) will be made available to others!
Dakota, Luther, Evan, Lauren, Jay, and Alex - some of the spring theatre cast members during rehearsal.
GOT MILK? WE NEED EMPTY GALLON JUGS…
Thanks for those received
we still need more :)
Planning is well underway as we gear up for our 2022 OBX (Out of the Box) Fourth Quarter Fridays! In preparation, we are asking for empty gallon milk jug donations for one of our many Coyote Day activities which focuses on GWCS School Values and involves building totem poles.
Donated milk jugs can be put in either the little kitchen next to Mr. Lindner’s classroom or in Ms. Kohler’s science lab. We would greatly appreciate the jugs being rinsed out before donating.
STREAM CLEANUP…
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
JOIN MS. KOHLER & MS. N-0 FOR THIS COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT!
WHERE: Accotink Trail & Stream (or another nearby area in need of some TLC)
WHAT: Participants will practice environmentalism by cleaning up toxic trash that hinders our earth
DRESS: Clothes and shoes that can get dirty. Dress for the weather. Work gloves will be provided.
TRANSPORTATION provided for students to and from school in the GWCS van.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Earn one-hour of community service towards your 30 required. (info)
SIGNUP: Only 12 spots - sign up today - click the button below!
STAR WARS MOVIE FUNDRAISER…
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
EVENT: Movie Fundraiser
DATE: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
TIME: 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
COST: $20 (Click the ‘pay by credit card’ button below or bring $20 cash to Ms. Kohler.)
INCLUDED: Good Times, Pizza, Soda, and Snacks!
DRESS: Students are encouraged to dress up and bring props!
Proceeds go to the Annual GW-Palooza(5/18) which this year will include a Petting Zoo! How CRAZY fun is that?
Click Here to read about the 2021 GW-Palooza!
Thank you for your involvement and support!
Ms. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
OBX #4 - COYOTE DAY…
Friday, MAY 6,2022
9:00 am - 3:15 pm
No Gym!
Destination: GWCS!
About: Celebrate the founding of The GW Community School learning about our esteemed mascot the coyote and how we emulate this curious, cunning, and cooperative creature. After studying a bit about coyotes in the wild, we will explore the role of the coyote in traditional Native American trickster and creation myths, write our own stories, and participate in a variety of team challenges. We will channel our inner coyote throughout the day!
Meet at GWCS: 9:00 am (Go directly to school - NO GYM)
Pickup at GWCS: 3:15 pm
Bring/Wear: Play clothes including tennis shoes you can run and jump and howl in!!! Sunscreen!
Lunch: Provided - Catered by South of the Border
Transportation: Event is at GWCS - no help needed until the next week 5/13
Volunteer Parent Drivers/Chaperones Needed for 5/13. Please CLICK HERE
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From: Nunez-Oliver, Maria
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2022 1:04 PM
Subject: GWCS: OBX Info and Permission FormsHello all,
We are excited about our first OBX the Friday we return from spring break! Here are a few more details on the academics of OBX:
OBX (Outside the Box Education) is our experiential learning component. Students earn credit for participating. It’s our way of addressing all the skills that don’t fall neatly into a box in the traditional high school curriculum. Traditionally, OBX events are every Friday during 4th quarter for freshmen and sophomores while juniors and seniors are at their Co-Ops. This year we have opened up OBX to everyone and have a jam-packed schedule! OBX is a class and therefore attendance is taken, grades are earned, and 0.25 elective credit will be given. Students MUST attend ALL OBX events in order to earn the credit. If a student misses one or more OBX events, they will not receive credit but will be expected to attend any remaining OBX events and “Experiential Learning” will be listed on their transcript without awarded credit.
Attached to this email is the full info sheet on all our OBX activities for this year, as well as a permission form that needs to be signed and returned no later than Wednesday, April 13th. We have two activities that both require their own separate waivers, and we will be sending out separate emails with those linked closer to the date of the activity.
Also, since so many of our OBXs are going to be off-campus, we are looking for some parent drivers - check out the Sign Up Genius here!
Thank you in advance and we’re excited to have a great fourth quarter with you all!
GW-PALOOZA…
May 18, 2022
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
GW-Palooza has become an annual end-of-the-year shebang designed to bring our community together for frolicking fun and food. Stay tuned as the details fall into place, mark your calendar, and checkout the opportunities for you to contribute below!
Who: GWCS students, staff, parents, grandparents, siblings & friends… everybody!
Wear: Outdoor attire that can get stained and messy!
Bring: Chair or blanket to sit on (optional)
opportunities to contribute:
Click the button below to see the signup for things we need to borrow as well as contributions. This list will be updated as the the planning progresses so checkback from time to time:
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
12:00 PM - Food Trucks Arrive and the Party BEGINS!
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Capture the Flag on the field
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Entertainment
Music
Socializing
Art
Cornhole
Basketball
3:00 pm - ALL Clean!
ETHEREAL…
GWCS Prom is not your typical high school date-dance designed only for upperclassmen. Nope, GWCS Prom is an all-school event packed with fun for everyone. Come with a date, come with a group, or come alone. Dance with a date, dance with a group, or don’t dance at all. Regardless — you’ll have fun!
WHAT: GWCS PROM - A Dance, DJ games, Liars Dice, Cornhole, and Food. Something for everyone.
THEME: Ethereal
WHO: All GWCS Students - All Grades
DATE: Friday, May 27, 2022
TIME: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LOCATION: Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030 (map)
PRICE: $40 per Ticket (payment options below)
Pre-pay Ms. Kohler by cash or check payable to GWCS
CLICK HERE to pay by credit card online
DRESS CODE: Semi-formal or as fancy as you like!
GUEST FORM: CLICK HERE for permission form to bring one non-GWCS student guest
DJ: Muntu
FOOD: Drinks and snacks will be provided
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Decorating from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Cleanup from 10:00 pm -11:00 pm
CAN WE BORROW…
A CORNHOLE GAME, LIGHT & BUBBLE MACHINES, ANYTHING ETHEREAL:
In addition to a cornhole game, we are looking to borrow fun ethereal lava lamps, black lights, plasma balls, fiber optic lights, bubble machines. Think Spencer’s Gift Shop!
GWCS GRADUATION FORMS & INFO
COYOTE CLASS OF 2022
2022 Balfour Graduation Announcements (Order by 3.15.2022)
2022 Senior Baby/Childhood Photo (Due: 3.31.2022)
2022 Graduation Activity Fee & R.S.V.P. (Due 5.19.2022)
2022 Graduation Memory Board Instructions (Due: 5.25.2022)
2022 Graduation Speech Guidelines (Due: 6:6.2022)
HANGING GARDEN…
Attention GWCS Gardening Enthusiasts & WANNABES
COME GROW WITH US!
Have you noticed that the GWCS Biology class has hanging garden posts out in front of school? Would you like to contribute? We have extra hooks! Simply bring in a plant (i.e., herbs) along with an empty 2-liter plastic jug, and we will supply the soil. Or, create your hanging planter at home and bring it to school ready to hang! Be sure to label your plant!
Questions? Contact:
Ms. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
FAIRFAX PARKS CLEANUP OPPORTUNITIES…
The events listed below will not be chaperoned by GWCS staff, but we thought i these might provide good opportunities for coyote families to find community service events close to home.
Email Received 3.12.2022 from The Nature Conservancy:
I’m Josh, a volunteer coordinator with The Nature Conservancy. We are partnering with county parks to do a wonderful watershed cleanup around 15 different Fairfax county parks! Registration for the annual Fairfax County Watershed Cleanup is now available at www.nature.org/fairfaxcleanup. We need nearly 500 volunteers to help clean up plastic bottles, cans and other debris. It’s a great way to give back to the community, and it’ll be a pretty fun day as well!
Event capacity is limited, and we request that you register individually or in family units. Before registering a large group of 10+ people, please double check that everyone in your group is committed and will attend. This prevents us from situations where one group takes half the available spaces and then cancels last-minute, and we have no one to fill in.
Please follow this link at www.nature.org/fairfaxcleanup and sign up.
Joshua Mitri (He/Him/His)
Stewardship and Volunteer Program Assistant
joshua.mitri@tnc.org
540-421-6645 (text or call)
434-951-0575 (office)
nature.org
COYOTE CAFE…
EVERY THURSDAY DURING LUNCH
WHAT IS COYOTE CAFÉ?
Once a week, Ms. Kohler’s Personal Finance class operates a lunch time café offering snacks, sweets, sodas, and of course… pizza.
WHERE & WHEN?
Thursdays during lunch in the staff kitchen.
MENU & prices:
Pizza Slice -$2.00
Mac and Cheese - $1.50
Ramen Noodles: $1.50
Ritz Cheese Crackers - $1.00
Granola Bars - $1.00
Fruit Roll Ups - $0.75
Candy - $0.50
Chips - $1.00
Chips Ahoy - $1.50
Oreos - $1.50
Soda - $1.00
Klondike Bar - $2.00
Freezer Popsicles - $0.50
Twin Popsicles - $1.50
Ice Cream Sandwich - $1.50
PAYMENT:
Coyote Café accepts CASH ONLY!
PROCEEDS:
All earnings will be used to support a GWCS spring event. Last year we had an outdoor concert!
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Ms. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
GREAT DINNER TIME CONVERSATIONS…
In each WYNK, we will provide links to the three most recent Screenagers Tech Talk Tuesday articles. We hope you will find them informative, with helpful suggestions, and interesting questions to discuss as a family. This blog is not an attack on teens and technology - it’s truly helpful and appreciated by students, parents, and teachers as it provides the framework for constructive and enlightening conversations.
FOOD SCRAPS NEEDED…
ESPECIALLY KALE!
this is TORTELLINI, OUR RUSSIAN TORTOISE
Tortellini, one of our beloved GWCS critters, lives in a cozy condo in Ms. Warden’s office and he loves to eat! If you would like to help keep his belly full, you can send in food scraps and garden snacks (especially KALE), but first please READ THIS to understand his diet and then drop off your gourmet scraps in Ms. Kohler’s lab. Questions? Email Ms. Kohler at kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com.
SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…
ORDER GWCS SPIRITWEAR TODAY!
Every purchase supports GWCS
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