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MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023
First Day of Third Quarter!
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023
Coyote Robotics Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Spring Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
WEDNESDAY, feb. 1, 2023
First Day of Black History Month!
Coyote Robotics Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
History in Movies Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
EF Spain Trip Meeting from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THURSDAY, feb. 2, 2023
Coyote Basketball | Siena at GWCS tip-off at 3:30 pm (directions)
FRIDAY, feb. 3, 2023
Another great day at GWCS!
SATURDAY, feb. 4, 2023
Coyote Robotics from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY
come cheer on the coyotes in the upcoming home games:
Siena at GWCS | Feb. 2 at 3:30 pm
German School at GWCS | Feb. 9 at 4:00 pm
British School at GWCS | Feb. 13 at 4:00 pm
SENIOR NIGHT | Commonwealth at GWCS | Feb. 16 at 4:00 pm
Senior Night is when we honor our senior players and managers, and we’re looking for volunteers! Email Ms. N-O if you’re interested in helping out!
Chelsea at GWCS | Feb. 21 at 3:30 pm
All home games are held at Audrey Moore Rec Center, and we caravan over from GWCS - please email Mr. Connelly if you are available to help drive students. Thank you!
2023 BASKETBALL BANQUET
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: thursday, MARCH 16, 2023
WHO: All are welcome to join us in celebrating the 2022-2023 GWCS Basketball season! Players, Managers, Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles, Teachers, Students, Fans, and Friends!
DATE: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
WHERE: GW Community School, 9001 Braddock Rd. Suite 111, Springfield, VA 22151
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
COST : $45 per person (includes meal, entertainment and gifts)
DINNER: Catered Buffet dinner and dessert with a little something for everyone
ENTERTAINMENT: Coach’s speech, highlight video, and varsity awards.
DRESS CODE: Semi-formal (a.k.a. dress nicely)
ORDER DEADLINE: Thursday, March 16, 2023
PAYMENT:
Option 1: Cash
Option 2: Check payable to GWCS
Option 3: Credit Card - click button below for online payments
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Coach Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
EVENT NIGHT
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! sPACE IS LIMITED.
Announcing the Annual GWCS Event Night where all the rooms in the school become hubs of fun! Each room will have its own theme ranging from music rooms, to gaming rooms, to Goldie's Liar Dice game room. For those who choose to go to sleep, there will be designated separate sleeping spaces.
DATES:
Friday, March 10 - Saturday, March 11
TIMES:
6:00 pm - Midnight Friday (Half-Night)
-or-6:00 pm Friday - 8:00 am Saturday (All Night)
Note 1 - Before Event-Night: If it makes your life easier to just stay at school and wait for Event Night to begin - that's between you and your parents. Staff and students in charge of Event Night will be busy setting up and will not be supervising students who stay after school.
Note 2 - During Event Night: Students will not be allowed to come-and-go. This is a 'lock-down' event. If you need to arrive or leave at a time other than what's listed above - you will need to get special permission from Mr. Goldie.
PAYMENT:
Limited space available due to a strict student/teacher ratio. Reserve a spot on the exclusive Event Night attending-list by:
CASH/CHECK: Payable to GWCS turned into basket on Ms. N-O's door.
-or-CREDIT CARD: Pay online by going to Online Orders on GWCS Website.
$20 (6:00 pm - midnight)
$25 (6:00 pm - 8:00 am)
FOOD:
Yes, there will be pizza, ice cream, tacos, snacks, and drinks all night culminating with breakfast in the morning.
BRING:
All optional:
Sleeping bag
Pajamas
Change of clothes
Toothbrush
Movies
Snacks to share
Video games
Gaming system and controllers
THE GHOSTS OF EVENT NIGHTS PAST:
See below for more information on William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education’s Focusing on the Future Seminar and their SEP Summer Enrichment Program.
GWCS Parents! Are you willing to host a coyote for their internship or volunteer your time & expertise?
Email Ms. Warden to let her know you’re interested here!
We’re looking to expand our internship network for our upcoming co-ops for our juniors and seniors!
Donations for GWCS Snackalicious!
SNACKALICIOUS IS BACK!
Students need healthy "to go" snacks as they move through the day. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up if you are able. Thank you!
On Monday (any week you chose) bring or have your student deliver snacks of your choice.
Suggestions - Cheese and crackers, hummus and pita chips, guacamole (in single serve packages) and tortillas, bananas, cuties, clementines, grapes washed and cut into bunches, raisins, craisins - what's your fruit?
Additional dates will be added monthly.
Questions? Contact maggie mestraud
FRESH VEG NEEDED…
ESPECIALLY KALE!
This is Tortellini, our resident Russian Tortoise.
He is a ferocious plant eater. Kale leaves quake in his presence.
We have three turtle friends: Grouchy and Sweetie (red-eared sliders), and Tortellini (Russian tortoise). They are all on a natural raw diet which mainly consists of fresh, leafy greens! If you have any veggies from home or want to purchase and donate food items - it is much appreciated! Please bring donations directly to Ms. Kohler in the lab. The below list are their favorite staples. Thank you for helping keep our beloved school pets well nourished!
Kale
Mustard greens
Shredded carrots
Yellow squash
Zucchini
Questions? Email Ms. Kohler at kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…
ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!
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