NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:
Next Week - 5/24 - 6/1
Attention SENIORS! Dates & Info - 5/26, 6/5
GWCS Foundation Fundraiser - FINAL WEEK!
Prom Tickets on Sale Now - 5/31
Final Exam Week - 6/2-6
End-of-the-Year BBQ - 6/6
GWCS Chronicle Yearbook - On Sale Now!
Weekly Song Recommendations - with Amelia
Coyote Cafe Info & Menu - Thursday Lunch - Pizza+
Ask Charley! - Technology Support
Pro-Tip: Blue Letters = Links - Happy Clicking!
MONDAY, MAY 26
No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Senior Beach Trip departs GWCS at 9:00 am (info)
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Senior Beach Trip continues (info)
No Gym - OBXers should be at school by 9:00 am
Co-Ops Continue
OBX #7 Old Town Alexandria & Torpedo Factory - arrive at GWCS by 8:30 am (info)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
Senior Beach Trip continues (info)
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
DUE: Weekly Internship Survey during Advisory (click here)
What’s Happening Wednesdays during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
THURSDAY, may 29
Senior Beach Trip returns to GWCS at approximately 8:00 pm (info)
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Coyote Cafe - moved to Friday this week because Ms. Kohler will be with the Seniors!
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
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Last Day to Buy Prom Tickets! (info) (tickets - buy now)
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Coyote Cafe Lunch option in Kids Kitchen (info/menu)
Amazing Days during 7th period from 2:22 pm - 3:15 pm
saturday, MAY 31
GWCS Prom for All Students at Historic Blenheim in Fairfax from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm (info)
GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY
2025-2026 School-Year-at-a-Glance - Updated 4.22.25
Senior Beach Trip
May 26–29
Hotel Bethany Beach, Delaware
It’s time to celebrate YOU with sun, surf, and senior spirit! We’re heading to Hotel Bethany Beach for three days of fun, laughs, and unforgettable memories with your classmates. Pack your shades, your beach gear, and your best stories — we’re sending you off in style!
BEACH Trip Details:
Transportation: Mrs. Kohler's personal vehicle or independent transportation (discussed individually).
Departure: Arrive to GWCS on Monday, May 26th at 9am for a sharp departure.
Return: We will return to GWCS on Thursday, May 29th around 8pm. Students can text parents updates as needed.
Bring: Clothes for 4 days suitable for dining out. All personal hygiene products like toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant. All personal beach/outdoor attire and accessories such as bathing suits, towels, sunglasses, sunscreen, sandals, and hats. Bring money for personal shopping and activities that you want to do independently from the group.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Mrs. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
Graduation Rehearsal
For all Seniors & Quilt Givers!
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Depart GWCS at 12:30pm
Return to GWCS at 2:45pm
Transportation provided by GWCS
GW Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301
OBX #7: Old Town Alexandria & Torpedo Factory…
Tours
May 27, 2025
Destination:
History Tour of Old Towne Alexandria and Exploring the Torpedo Factory
Coyotes: Please arrive at school at 8:30 am on Tuesday (5/27). We are going to be leaving the school NLT 9:00 am and will park in the Torpedo Factory Garage at 102 N Union St in Alexandria.
Our tour begins at 10:00 AM and starts in front of the fountain on Market Square (301 King St.). The tour takes about ninety minutes and then we will break for lunch. Lunch will be at one of several restaurants near the square. It will be grab and go/fast casual. Some suggestions are: La Madeleine, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Chipotle, Sweet Green, Caphe Banh Mi, etc.
We will reconvene at the Torpedo Factory at 1:00 pm, This is a WW2 munitions factory that has been repurposed as art studios and workshops. After spending some time there, we will leave to return to GWCS around 2:15 pm.
The weather reports are suggesting that the day will be cool and dry until sometime around noon. If rain comes early we will move to the indoor portion of the program as soon as necessary. It might not be a bad idea to bring a poncho!
You will need cash/credit to purchase lunch, and there are many things for sale at the Torpedo Factory that you may find that you cannot live without!
Looking forward to walking in the footsteps of giants with you on Tuesday!
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DETAILS:
Destination: Old Town Alexandria & Torpedo Factory Tours
Depart: Meet at GWCS: Arrive at GWCS 8:30 am (Go directly to school - NO GYM)
Pickup: GWCS at 3:15 pm
Bring/Wear: T-shirt, shorts, walking shoes and maybe a poncho - check the weather.
Lunch: Bring $20-$30 for lunch (+$ for Torpedo Factory - optional)
Transportation: School Van & Personal Cars
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Mr. Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
Thank you to the GWCS Foundation!
Foundation Fundraiser ~ FINAL WEEK!
Help Us Reach $50K for GWCS Students 💙
To our wonderful GWCS Community,
On behalf of the GW Community School Foundation, we are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of generosity during our annual Giving Forward campaign.
As we wrap up the 2024-2025 fundraiser, we’re celebrating 25 Years of GWCS – in photos! Find your student, yourself, and your friends from the year 2000 all the way to 2025:
[click to view the Google Slideshow
This is the final week of our campaign and, thanks to your generosity, we’ve already raised over $35,500 toward our ambitious $50,000 goal! If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still time:
Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation Now!
Please also share this link with family and friends who value the GWCS experience.
As a reminder, gifts of $1,000 or more will be honored with a personalized, engraved plaque displayed at the school.
And, in honor of this milestone year, Diamond Legacy Donors will have the opportunity to name a space at GWCS—imagine the Smith Family Coyote Café or the Jane Doe GWCS Theater! We’ll help you find a meaningful legacy opportunity.
Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and support of our wonderful GW Community School students.
With much appreciation,
Andrea Spiegel
Fundraising, GW Community School Foundation
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TICKET SALES DEADLINE:
Friday, May 30, 2025
HOW TO GET YOUR TICKET…
PAY WITH CASH - put $40 per ticket in an envelope with student’s name and ‘Prom Ticket’ on front of envelope and give it to Mrs. Kohler.
PAY ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD - Click Here!
Final Exam Week…
JUNE 2-6, 2025
Monday, June 2: Final Exam Review Day - NO GYM!
9:00 am - 3:15 pm Normal Class Schedule
Tuesday, June 3:
9:00 am - 11:30 am: Silent Study Hall in Advisory
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm: 2nd Period Exams
Wednesday, June 4:
9:00 am - 11:30 am: 3rd Period Exams
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm: 4nd Period Exams
Thursday, June 5:
9:00 am - 11:30 am: 5th Period Exams
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Graduation Rehearsal @ GW Masonic National Memorial - All Seniors and Quilt Givers
Friday, June 6:
9:00 am - 11:30 am: 6th Period Exams
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: BBQ Set-Up
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: BBQ
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Clean-Up
ALTERED SCHOOL DAYS NO GYM: Monday 6/2 - Friday 6/6. Report to school at 9:00 am. The school day is from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
BRING A BOOK TO FINALS: Students will stay in their classroom for the duration of the exam time. Bring a book, magazines, puzzle, journal… something quiet. Computers and phones will not be allowed.
SCHOOL OPTIONAL W/ PARENT PERMISSION: Students do not have to come to school or stay at school during days/times they do not have a final exam, project, presentation, or class Q&A session will have silent study hall in a classroom. Parents should REPORT ATTENDANCE HERE at least 24 hours in advance, if student will not be at school for all or part of the day.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL: Thursday, June 5th at 1:00 pm for seniors and underclassmen Quilt Givers. All participating must attend! If a student does not have a 5 th period final, they should be at school NLT 12:30 pm. END-OF-YEAR BBQ Friday afternoon we will have our End-of-the-Year BBQ from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Families, parents, friends - all welcome (weather permitting)!
End of the Year BBQ…
TRADITION:
It is a GWCS tradition to end the school year with a BBQ! All students, teachers, parents, grandparents and siblings are welcome. Please help by signing up below to send in something for the BBQ.
KEEP IT COOL:
We will not have refrigerator space, so if your item needs to stay cool, please send it in a cooler or on ice.
LABEL:
Label all containers and/or utensils. PLEASE remember to take containers home after the BBQ!
BRING:
A chair or blanket if you'd like to sit!
ENTERTAINMENT:
Some kind of fun game - Pickle Ball anyone?
RAIN:
In the event of rain, we will still BBQ in front of school and picnic and play games inside but we will have to limit participation to students and staff only.
Unleash Your Imagination…
Free 3D Printing, Courtesy of Josh!
Hello GWCS! My name is Josh and I am an 8th grader at GWCS.
You may have noticed some flyers around school about FREE 3D printing. As the flyers say, if you would like a FREE 3D print, I can do that for you! Below are some examples of what I have printed, but I can print almost anything. A few of the things I will not print include guns, knives, weapons, replica weapons, and other similar items.
If you have an idea, but don’t have a model, try going to thingiverse.com and browsing the thousands of models they have available. Once you find something you like, shoot me an email at wcacuber1@gmail.com, or text me at 703-407-6590.
While these prints are free, donations are greatly appreciated! 50% of all donations will go to the GWCS Foundation.
That wraps up my part of the WYNK, thanks for reading!
Josh Diamond
GWCS 8th Grade Student
wcacuber1@gmail.com
703-407-6590 (text)
GWCS 2024-2025 Chronicle Yearbook…
Place your order by June 6th
before the price jumps!
Alright Coyotes! Listen up! It's go-time to lock in your very own GWCS Chronicle Yearbook – your personal time capsule of awesomeness! Imagine flipping through pages of side-splitting candids, reliving those unforgettable school events, and yes, even cringing (in a good way!) at those iconic hairstyles. Don't let these memories fade away! Order your yearbook today before that price does a high jump!
ORDER FORM:
Click Here for printable order form
Price:
$50 if ordered by June 6, 2025
$65 if ordered after June 6, 2025
Payment:
Send in cash or a check payable to GWCS
-or-
Click Here to pay by credit card online
YEARBOOK PICK-UP PARTY:
Mark your summer calendar! On Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm GWCS will host a Yearbook Signing Party followed by a Summer Movie Marathon from 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm!
Questions? Contact:
Mr. Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
Graduation 2025 ~ Come One, Come All!
save the date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 am
All Students & Parents Encouraged to Attend!
Mark your calendars for this year’s GWCS Graduation Ceremony on June 7th, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. All GWCS students and parents are expected to attend. Celebrating our seniors’ achievements is a community effort, and your presence makes the day even more meaningful.
Every time you attend our graduation ceremony, you gain a deeper appreciation for what this milestone represents—both for the graduates and for your own student when their time comes. The attendance of the entire GWCS community gives our seniors a heartfelt and supportive send-off in true community style.
All guests should be seated by 10:45 AM to ensure a smooth start. Keep an eye on the WYNK for volunteer opportunities to help make this day truly special.
Let’s come together to honor our seniors and celebrate their success!
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
“Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s latest album, “MAYHEM,” is one of the best records I have heard in a while. There are zero skips on it. There isn’t even one song that I don’t slightly vibe with. “MAYHEM” is absolutely a masterpiece!
It was SO hard for me to choose my favorite song from this record, but I chose “Abracadabra” because there is an intenseness that just embodies everything that slays, serves, and gives you life. The song begins with pulsating beats and shimmering synths that will instantly grab you. Lady Gaga’s effortlessly transitions between sultry verses and an exhilarating chorus is truly incredible. The chorus can be both overwhelming with “Feel the beat under your feet. /The floor's on fire,” yet irresistible to sing along to.
Since Charli xcx declared Brat Summer is over. I say that it is officially MAYHEM Summer!
GWCS RECOMMENDATION
“Be More Kind” – Frank Turner
Recommended by Mr. Parisi
Mr. Parisi recently saw Frank Turner at a really small club in Harrisonburg. He said it was so worth the two hour drive each way (and then school the next day). He also said, “Frank Turner is one musician that I would listen to if I was stuck on a desert island and only could listen to one musician.”
“Be More Kind” serves as a powerful reminder to be lived and a voice for change. The blend of folk-punk energy and thoughtful lyricism is a powerful reminder of the importance of kindness in today's world. “In a world that has decided. /That it's going to lose its mind. /Be more kind, my friends. /Try to be more kind.” Turner's distinctive voice and catchy melody and personal anecdotes resonate with listeners, encouraging them to engage with their surroundings and react positively to negativity.
I agree with Mr. Parisi when he said, “Frank Turner is one musician that I would listen to if I was stuck on a desert island and only could listen to one musician.”
NEW RECOMMENDATION
“Like Real People Do (feat. NATURE)” – Hozier
Coming out on May 16, 2025 “Like Real People Do (feat. NATURE)” is a soulful reinterpretation of the original track by Hozier, featuring a fresh dynamic that enhances its emotional depth while maintaining the intimacy that fans have come to love. The acoustic arrangement is organic, allowing Hozier's rich voice to take center stage. The lush instrumentation and NATURE's verses and vocal harmonies add a modern flair. The song explores themes of love, vulnerability, and the human condition, with Hozier weaving vivid imagery and evocative metaphors. The song creates a pristine atmosphere, highlighting the acoustic elements while allowing both artists to shine. The collaboration embodies the essence of connection, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love and relationship.
“Like Real People Do (feat. NATURE)” – Hozier (Official Audio)
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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