NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:
Next Week 2/26-3/6
Staunton Shakespeare Trip 4/29-5/1
Co-Op Options Juniors & Seniors
Coyote Café Thursdays
Tech Talk Screenagers
GWCS School Spiritwear by Rokkitwear
SATURDAY, FEB. 26, 2022
Robotics Elective with Mr. Lindner at GWCS from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
monday, feb. 28, 2022
Oui Gobleu Cooking Club - Comfort Food with Ms. Warden during lunch (info)
Yearbook Elective with Mr. Goldie during Office Hours
Stream Cleanup Community Service with Ms. Kohler from 3:15 pm - 4;30 pm (info)
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022
DUE: Monthly Tuition Plan payment due (info)
History in Movies Elective with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022
Spring Theatre Elective with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022
Coyote Café with Ms. Kohler’s Personal Finance class during lunch (info)
Music Club with Mr. Torres from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Robotics Elective with Mr. Lindner from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022
100 DAYS Until GWCS Class of 2022 Graduation!
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2022
Robotics Elective with Mr. Lindner at GWCS from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
LOOK AHEAD…
GWCS
ONLINE
CALENDAR
UPDATED DAILY
OUI GOBLEU COOKING CLUB…
COMFORT FOOD!
Monday, February 28, 2022
Lunch Time
As we see winter turn into rainy springtime what's one food that you always turn to for comfort? Meatloaf? Mac and Cheese? Gordon Ramsey's Crispy Confit Lamb Shoulder with Buttered Baby Spring Vegetables, Sunchoke Purée, Chips and Caper Salsa Verde?
Whatever it is, bring it next Monday for our monthly Oui Gobleu cooking club during lunch. Any food that needs to be refrigerated can be placed in the student fridge, and anything else can be kept in Ms. Warden's office for safekeeping. We have microwaves and a large toaster oven for anything that needs to be reheated.
Comfortingly,
Ms. Warden
wardenac@gwcommunityschool.com
STREAM CLEANUP…
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
JOIN MS. KOHLER 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!
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT A PAST CLEANUP EVENT. OH, AND HERE'S ANOTHER!
QUESTIONS? TALK WITH OR EMAIL:
Ms. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
SIGN UP TODAY - VERY LIMITED SPACE…
Lake Accotink Park Habitat Restoration!
Saturday, March 19, 2022
8:45 am - 11:00 am
COYOTES CARE!
Join Ms. Kohler for a community service event at Lake Accotink Park. This event is planned by Fairfax County and there is LIMITED SPACE! If interested, sign up with Fairfax County (step 1 below) TODAY!
What:
Invasive plant removal at Lake Accotink Park. Did you know that invasive plants are a huge threat to local wildlife, including migrating birds? Help out these creatures by volunteering to remove invasive plants and restore habitat!
Who:
GWCS teachers, staff, students, parents, siblings, grandparents and friends.
Location:
Lake Accotink Park
7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150
For accurate GPS directions to parking lot and meeting place, use coordinates: 38.793938,-77.215145
STEP 1:
Click this link: Fairfax County Volunteering Calendar
Go to March 19, 2022
Select 9am - 11am Lake Accotink Park Habitat Restoration - Springfield
Click Sign Up
Option: Login (if you have registered in the past) or New Volunteer
Complete sign-up process
STEP 2:
Sign up using link below so that Ms. Kohler can plan for who to expect.
Meeting Place:
GWCS Coyotes will gather at the Merry-Go-Round at Lake Accotink at 8:45 am. For accurate GPS directions to the parking lot and meeting place, use coordinates: 38.793938,-77.215145
Wear:
Sunscreen, long sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, and closed toe shoes. All of which can get dirty! Optional hat, sunglasses, bug spray (probably not needed in March)
Bring:
Water bottle - filled :)
Ms. Kohler will provide gloves, but feel free to bring your own.
Rain or Shine?
If inclement weather cancels this event, you will receive an email notification (if you signed up below).
Reminder - Log Your Community Service Hours:
In order to receive credit for your community service hours you must complete the GWCS form upon completion of any community service event: http://www.gwcommunityschool.com/community-service#anchor-community-service-expectations
Sign Up Below:
After completing step one, add your name to the list of GWCS participants by clicking the link below so that you will receive any GWCS related event changes or updates.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084baaa722a1fd0-lake
Questions? Contact:
Ms. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
STAUNTON SHAKESPEARE TRIP…
April 29 - May 1, 2022
Yes, you read that right! The Blackfriars Playhouse is opening! After years of COVID hiatus, GWCS students are invited to join Mr. Goldie and Ms. N-O on a road-trip down to Staunton, Virginia to take-in two Shakespeare plays, learn Shakespeare combat tricks, attend a graduate lecture, tour the theatre, eat at Staunton’s best restaurants, wander around the historic town, consume ice cream every night, and stop to romp around the Frontier Culture Museum on the way home.
Interested?
Ask Mr. Goldie to add your name to the list today. Details are still being ironed out and will be included in next week’s WYNK, but here are the basics:
Dates: April 29 - May 1, 2022
Accommodations: Hotel 24 South
Transportation: GWCS van and cars
Plays at Blackfriars Playhouse:
Activities at American Shakespeare Center:
‘Fatal Foes’ Combat Workshop
‘Friday Nights Lights On’ Herbalism Lecture
Blackfriars Playouse Tour
Exit Activity:
Favorite Food Options:
Cost: TBD @ $450 (includes transportation, meals, ice cream, hotel, plays, workshop, lecture, tour, and museum)
GWCS Shakespeare Trip Flashbacks…
OPTION: CO-OPS -or- OBX…
JUNIORS & SENIORS
April 15 - June 3, 2022
Roger Muntu at Voice of America in 2019 with GWCS student intern, Ciara O’Brien. Yes, the same Roger Muntu who used to teach at GWCS and still DJs GWCS dances! https://www.voanews.com/
Email sent 2.11.2022
From: Nunez-Oliver, Maria
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022
To: Parents
Subject: Co-Op Internships Contacts!
Realistic Education and Authentic Learning Co-Ops is a hallmark of a GWCS education - this nine-week program (every Friday during the fourth quarter) allows GWCS high school juniors and seniors to actively participate in the world of work. Internships, job shadows, and volunteer positions are individually matched with our students according to their talents, interests, and skills.
Although we haven't been able to do them in recent years due to COVID, we are very excited to return to Co-Ops this spring for any Juniors and Seniors who would like to participate. Because we know that some offices are still not back to being fully in-person and may not be willing to take on an intern, this year Juniors and Seniors who are not able to find an internship may participate in OBX for credit. Unlike previous years, however, we are going to require students and their families to set up their internships individually but are happy to offer our community resources for possible contacts.
So - the ask:
If you have any professional contacts/companies/organizations who would be willing to have an intern every Friday from April 15th - June 3rd, please add them in the form linked below! I will be polling the Juniors and Seniors shortly to see what their interests are, but my hope is that if we have enough input from our community, it will be easy to connect them with an appropriate organization.
Link to form:
LINK TO INFO SHEET ON BOTH CO-OPS & OBX:
Note: 4th Quarter Experiential Learning Fridays at GWCS are mandatory and students do earn credit. The option offered this year is for juniors and seniors to choose between OBX and Co-Ops.
Thank you in advance for your help and support!
Warmly,
Maria
Maria "M" Nuñez-Oliver
Director of Operations
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR…
THE BIG REVEAL!
For those of you who are good at planning ahead, here’s a glimpse into our next school year. This 2022-2023 School Year At-A-Glance document includes holidays, quarters, trips, and a handful of our annual traditions. Refer to the GWCS Online Google Calendar for more events, activities, and details over the coming months. Here’s hoping we will be looking at COVID in our rear-view mirrors and able to bring back all of our Coyote traditions.
Reminder - Enrollment Contracts for 2022-2023 school year are due next month: March 18, 2022. Click Here to jump down to the enrollment info included in this week’s WYNK.
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.
SEND US YOUR FOOD SCRAPS…
HAVE YOU MET 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, 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!
PARENT PORTAL (pw=gwcscoyotes)
WYNK NEWSLETTERS (pw=gwcscoyotes)
COYOTE WEB (status reports, grades, attendance...)
SOCIAL NETWORKS:
