NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:
Next Week 2/8-16
What I’m Diggin’ - Nightbringer
Spring Theatre - Script Reading 2/13
Palentine’s Day Orders - Due 11:30 am 2/12
PSAT & SAT - Opt-In/Opt-Out Spring Exams: 4/24
Weekly Song Recommendations with Amelia
Coyote Cafe Returns on Tuesdays
Ask Charley! - Technology Support
Pro-Tip: Blue Letters = Links - Happy Clicking!
monday, FEB 10
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Amazing Days during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
TUESDAY, FEB 11
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Coyote Cafe returns this week during lunch in the Kids Kitchen! (info)
Graduation Parent Volunteer Lunch Meeting from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (info)
Office Hours during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
History in Movies with Mr. Goldie from 3:20 pm - 5:30 pm (HIM will move to Thursdays beginning February 20th!)
WEDNESDAY, feb 12
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Palentine’s Day Orders Due to Ms. Kohler by 11:30 am (info)
What’s Happening Wednesdays during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
Art Club - Cancelled this Week - Returning February 19th
THURSDAY, FEB 13
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Office Hours during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
Spring Theatre Script Reading with Mr. Goldie from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm (info)
FRIDAY, FEB 14
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Palentine’s Day Deliveries during 3rd period (info)
Amazing Days during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
Dungeons & Dragons with Hartly from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY
Ms. Warden is Diggin’ Hartly’s Kickstarter…
Hartly doesn’t mess around- oh wait, yes he does…but not when it comes to turning ideas and dreams into realities. Hartly published his first book at 12, currently runs our D&D Club, and is an all-around awesome Coyote. Check out his newest project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hartly/nightbringer
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Every week in the WYNK a staff or faculty member shares something they are ‘diggin’! It may be a music artist, a museum, a hobby, a book, a tech tool, a current event, a recipe, a game, a fun fact… you name it - we dig it!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION!
As many of you know, graduation at GWCS is an all-school celebration, and we rely heavily on non-senior parent volunteers to make this day truly special and memorable for our graduates.
1st Graduation Volunteer Meeting:
WHEN: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
TIME: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Alexa’s Classroom
LUNCH PROVIDED: Catered Baked Potato Bar (available for those who R.S.V.P.’d by Feb. 6th)
GWCS Spring Theatre Production Round-Up…
Spring is (almost) in the Air!
But at GWCS, we're already thinking ahead... to Spring Theatre Productions! Casting decisions are looming so if you are new to GWCS theatre and want to get in on the action — attending a script reading is a must.
Next Script Reading:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Theatre Rehearsals:
With a few shifts here and there, Theatre Rehearsals will take place on Mon., Tue., Wed., and Fri. from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm beginning February 18th and continue through April 8th. If needed, Sunday rehearsals may be added. The performances will take place on April 9 & 10. The cast will receive more detailed info via email in the coming weeks or you can refer to the GWCS Calendar.
Questions? Contact:
Mr. Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
Palentine’s Day at GWCS…
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025
In celebration of all of our Coyote Pals, Ms. Kohler’s Cognitive Capacities class is taking orders for roses and/or sweets for you to give to your pals (or your kids). The proceeds will go towards the annual Spring Palooza! Be sweet and place your orders today! Parents are welcome to place orders as well.
Available to Order in varying quantities:
Roses w/ Handmade Card
Lindt Milk Chocolates
Sweedish Fish
Sour Patch Candies
Orders will be distributed on Palentine's Day — Friday, February 14th — during 3rd period!
PAYING WITH CASH:
Please bring cash in an envelope directly to Mrs. Kohler (her classroom is across from Mr. Mallonee's Office) no later than noon on Wednesday, February 12th! Please put customer info on the envelope!
PAYING BY CREDIT CARD ONLINE:
Note the price is slightly increased due to credit card processing fee. Payment is due when order is placed.
PALENTINE ORDER DEADLINE!
All Palentine order forms must be submitted no later than: 12:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025!
PALENTINE QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Ms. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
Parent Volunteer Coffee & Co-Op Discussion…
R.E.A.L. TERM Spring Co-Op
Realistic Education & Authentic Learning
GWCS has been recognized for its extensive co-op program that gives each of our students the opportunity to gain work experience while getting perspective into potential college majors and career goals. Understanding what it takes to be a responsible employee also gives our students a leg up in preparing for college and beyond. Co-Op experience is obviously a big plus on college applications where schools increasingly look for real world experience beyond the classroom.
We are looking for help in planning our 2025 Co-Ops. Join me for coffee and a perky Co-Op discussion next week.
DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
TIME: 8:15 am - 9:15 am
LOCATION: GWCS Kid’s Kitchen
R.S.V.P.: By Monday, February 17, 2025
Spring PSAT & SAT Update…
What You Need to Know:
All GWCS 8th, 9th graders have been signed up to take the PSAT 8/9 Exam
All GWCS 10th graders have been signed up to take the PSAT 10 Exam
All 11th and 12th graders have the option to take the SAT Exam
ALL STUDENTS should opt-in or opt-out of the spring SAT/PSATs by clicking the button below.
GWCS uses the results of the PSAT for underclassmen to identify students' academic strengths and weaknesses, and then uses this data to strengthen the GWCS curriculum.
What if you’re NOT scheduled to take an exam? Stay tuned for more details about test-day as we get closer to April. GWCS covers the cost this year.
Questions? Contact:
Mr. Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
Weekly Song Recommendations…
with Amelia
Hello, this is Amelia Schmutz! I am a junior at GWCS, and I write this section of the WYNK on song recommendations. I hope you enjoy. Feel free to talk to me at school or email me your top recommendations and favorite songs for a future WYNK.
MY
RECOMMENDATION
(1) Pat Smear, (2) Krist Novoselic, (3) Dave Grohl, (4) Kurt Cobain
“School” – Nirvana
Who are these dashing gentlemen?! It is the one and only members of Nirvana! After about thirty-one years since Kurt Cobain’s death, the remaining members of Nirvana, along with some iconic female singers, reunited to perform a four-song set at the FireAid Benefit Concert to raise money for the tragic California fires. Since one of the songs in their set was “School,” I thought it would be fitting to use pictures of the band when they were in school.
“School” is the fourth track on Nirvana’s first album “Bleach.” The “Bleach” album was pre-Dave Grohl. Instead, in “School” it was the one of the forgotten members of Nirvana, Chad Channing on the drums. Kurt Cobain’s raw vocals fill the song with a familiar, relatable frustration. During the bridge of the song Cobain repeats “You’re in high school again.” On the eighth and final time he yell/screams “You’re in high school again!” causing his voice to crack into an impressively, iconic high octave.
GWCS RECOMMENDATION
“Nowehere Man” – The Beatles
Recommended by Brendan
Almost everyone at some point in their life has felt like a “Nowhere Man.” Feeling doubts while still trying to keep their confidence. John Lennon’s vocals feel like you are not alone in this feeling. It’s like he brings a voice to the voiceless.
“Nowhere Man” is infamous for showcasing the bands new direction in music where they were less interested in playing music live and were more interested in using the recording studio as an instrument. As John Lennon was desperately trying to come up with a new song for the record, “Rubber Soul,” he wanted to come up with a song worthwhile. After five hours of trying, he went to lie down when suddenly the entire song just came to him in a flash and that became the basis of the song. Lyrics like, “Doesn’t have a point of view. /Knows not where he’s going to. /Isn’t he a bit like you and me?” is perfect example of John Lennon’s amazing lyricisms.
NEW RECOMMENDATION
“Love and Other Forms of Violence” – Zopa
Released on January 15, 2025, “Love and Other Forms of Violence” is an awesome rock song that I didn’t know I needed.
Michael Imperioli is known for films like The Sopranos and, more recently, White Lotus. What Imperioli is less known for is his underground, arty garage-rock trio Zopa. When listening to “Love and Other Forms of Violence” you will visibly bop your head along with the song. The fuzzy guitar is so great to listen to. You should definitely give Zopa a listen.
Ms. Kohler is back and so is…
Coyote Cafe - Every Tuesday!
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES OR QUESTIONS?
CHARLEY IS HERE TO HELP!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Charley Petty
GWCS Intern
pettyca@gwcommunityschool.com
https:/tinyurl.com/askcharley
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