NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:
Next Week 1/11-20
What I’m Diggin’ - Dr. King Holiday
Tea with Isaac Newton - 1/16/2025
Broadway or Bust - NYC Trip 3/18-20
Reserve your spot A.S.A.P.Snow Daze - 1/6-9
Turtle Advisors Needed - Once a week
Weekly Song Recommendations with Amelia
Ask Charley! - Technology Support
Pro-Tip: Blue Letters = Links - Happy Clicking!
SATURDAY, JAN 11
Coyote Robotics with Mr. Lindner from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
monday, JAN 13
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, JAN 14
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
History in Movies with Mr. Goldie from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, jan 15
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
What’s Happening Wednesdays during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
Let the painting begin!!Art Club with Ms. Albert from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Coyote Robotics with Mr. Lindner from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
THURSDAY, jan 16
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
FRIDAY, jan 17
Deadline: Broadway or Bust Trip Payment (info)
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Tea with Isaac Newton - Presented by Mr. H’s History of Science class (info)
Amazing Days during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
Dungeons & Dragons with Hartly from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
SATURDAY, jan 18
Coyote Robotics Qualifying Tournament with Mr. Lindner at Harrisonburg High School
MONDAY, JAN 20
No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday (diggin’ it)
GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY
Ms. Graham is Diggin’ MLK Holiday…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a groundbreaking leader whose dedication to civil rights and justice reshaped America. His iconic "I Have a Dream" speech inspired millions to pursue a vision of equality and harmony. Today, we honor his legacy through the MLK holiday, a day that not only celebrates his achievements but also encourages us to reflect on the ongoing fight for justice and equality. I appreciate the MLK holiday because it serves as a powerful reminder to continue striving for a world where everyone is valued and respected, keeping King's dream alive in our hearts and actions.
Read Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech in its entirety
Ms. Graham
GrahamDS@gwcommunityschool.com
Holiday: Monday, January 20, 2025
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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!
Come by and meet Sir Isaac Newton, his niece Catherine Barton, astronomer Edmund Halley, and architect Christopher Wren as they discuss the scientific wonders of the late 17th century over a “spot of tea and biscuits”. We will talk about Gravity, Alchemy, Comets, and other events that would have been discussed in Sir Isaac’s London home around the year 1710. Bring your teacup, inquiries, sophistication, (and English accents?!) as we celebrate the great scientist’s 383rd birthday.
WHEN: Friday, January 17th during 5th & 6th periods (updated 1.13.25)
WHO: Ryan Carroll, McKenzie Preston, Myat Tun, Mr. Howarth
WHERE: Explorer’s Room
Questions? Contact:
Mr. Howarth
howarthd@gwcommunityschool.com
Start Spreading the News…
The Coyotes are taking on NYC!
Join Mr. Goldie in seeing Chicago & Hamilton on Broadway, along with plenty of NYC sightseeing and adventures! This trip is open to all 9th - 12th graders.
MARCH 18-20, 2025
$1,650 DUE JAN. 17, 2025
Limited spots available
THE DEETS…
WHAT: Annual GWCS Trip to NYC - "Broadway or Bust"
WHO: GWCS 9th - 12th Graders - Limited spots available!
DATES: March 18-20, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday)
COST: $1,650
PAYMENT: Check payable to GWCS - give to Ms. Graham -or- pay by credit card online (click here) additional 3% PayPal chg.
DEADLINE: January 17, 2025
TRANSPORTATION: AMTRAK
A Brief (Tentative) Itinerary:
Tuesday, March 18
Meet at Union Station in DC at 7:15 to leave on the Amtrak train by 7:45 am
Grab lunch, see Times Square, and check in to the hotel (The Belvedere)
Dinner at Route 66 Cafe
See Chicago
Wednesday, Mar. 19
Explore Central Park and see some of its most famous attractions
Find some lunch
Head to Battery Park to catch a ferry out to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Dinner at La Masseria
See Hamilton
Late night pie at Juniors
Thursday, MarCH 20
Visit the 'color museum' or some other delightful event
Hop on Amtrak and get back to Union Station in DC around 5 pm
QUESTIONS? Contact:
Mr. Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
Coyote Snow Daze!
What did you do for the four unexpected days of no school?
URGENT! Requesting Parent Support…
turtle care: a once a week check in & advice is all we ask
We are desperately seeking a couple of parents to help advise us on turtle care. Ideally, this parent could come in once a week for just a few minutes and direct us on best practices, next steps, and how to improve our turtle habitat. PLEASE email Alexa A.S.A.P. if you can help. wardenac@gwcommunityschool.com
Weekly Song Recommendations…
Master of the St Lucy Legend - Mary, Queen of Heaven- c. 1480 - c. 1510
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
“Follow Your Dreams” – Michael Kiwanuka
After an eight-year hiatus, Michael Kiwanuka came out with his fourth studio album “Small Changes.” After being up for the Mercury Prize (best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland) twice, he won the award in 2020. Later, on The One Show the Irish DJ and broadcaster Annie Mac said that it was third time luck. After hearing her ambush against him, he said a switch flipped in him. He gained more confidence and said, "It allowed me to feel that, actually, I just want to make the records that come naturally." You can hear the freedom he feels “Follow Your Dreams.”
It was so hard to choose a track off “Small Changes” because I thoroughly enjoyed every track. “Follow Your Dreams” stood out to me because the beautiful R&B/Soul feels like you are gliding through positive, reassuring energy. It grooves. The soft synthesizer blends perfectly with the relaxing guitar. The chorus repeats “Follow your dreams /(Fear no danger)” and I believe him. “Small Changes” is the perfect album to fill your brain with positivity.
GWCS RECOMMENDATION
“Appletree” – Erykah Badu
Recommended by Isabelle
Erykah Badu is considered the queen of neo-soul. In “Appletree”, Badu sings about having everything to offer but keeping an indifference. The first lyrics she sings are, “It was a stormy night, you know the kind where lightning strikes. /And I was hanging out with some of my artsy friends.” Kicking knowledge isn’t high stakes if you’re not concerned with the ears receiving it. She bridges into the chorus with, “I don’t walk around trying to be what I’m not. /I don’t waste time trying to get what you got /I work at pleasing me. /Cause I can’t please you and that’s why I do what I do.” Erykah Badu is so very talented and a gem to music.
NEW RECOMMENDATION
“Fire Escape” – aeseaes
This indie-folk acoustic duo is made up of a married and very talented couple, Travis Chapman and Allie Eissler, from Austin, Texas. After working a lot of “unsatisfying office jobs” they decided to give live streaming their music. Today their channel on Twitch.tv is one of the most successful in the music live streaming community with a fanbase of over 70,000 followers. Allie sings the vocals and plays guitar, while Travis usually accompanies her with bass, double bass, cello, or any other four string instrument that comes to his mind. This creates a unique yet oddly nostalgic feeling in their folk music. “And as you pull. /My head away. /I'm flying down. /The fire escape.” This songs reminds me of some of Billie Eilish’s new album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.”
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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