SATURDAY, NOV. 6, 2021

Robotics Elective with Mr. Lindner at GWCS from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SUNDAY, NOV. 7, 2021

Daylight Savings Ends at 2:00 am - turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy an extra hour of sleep - or wake up early and watch the sunrise! (info)

MONDAY, NOV. 8, 2021

Yearbook Elective with Mr. Goldie from 2:40 pm - 3:15 pm
Theatre Elective with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

TUESDAY, NOV. 9, 2021

Balfour Class Ring Rep at GWCS to collect class ring orders during lunch (info)
Theatre Elective with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10, 2021

Professional School Portraits by Bosch Studios for all students & staff (info)
Theatre Rehearsal with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

THURSDAY, NOV. 11, 2021

Tentative Rain Date for School Portraits by Bosch Studios for all students & staff (info)
Coyote Cafe 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, NOV. 12, 2021

Theatre Rehearsal with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

SATURDAY, NOV. 13, 2021

Robotics Elective with Mr. Lindner at GWCS from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

LOOK AHEAD…

ORDER YOUR GWCS CLASS RING…

TUESDAY, NOV. 9, 2021
12:00 PM
cafe

GWCS students in all grades may order a class ring. Go to the GWCS Balfour website and explore all of the options! There will be a representative from Balfour at GWCS during lunch on November 9th. They will have sample rings, can help you determine your ring size, and answer any of your questions. Orders can be placed with the rep or on their website.

DESIGN: "GW Community School" will be on the top of each ring and you decide the following: ring style, metal choice, metal finish, engraving, side designs (depending on the ring style you choose), stone color and cut. All ring styles and prices are detailed in the Balfour website.

COYOTE MASCOT: Custom coyote mascot design available on all "Identity" classic series rings. To select the mascot option on the website, go to ‘Activities & Interests” and the first option is “Howling Logo” which is a coyote.

QUESTIONS: Call Balfour - Northern Virginia Rep: Scott Stalcup at #434.989.8095

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Students will sanitize their hands before and after touching the ring size tool. The Balfour Rep. will sanitize the ring sizer after each use.

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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

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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PORTRAITS…

Eva's senior portraits 2021

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10, 2021
BEGINNING AT 9:30 AM
all students & staff!

Michelle Bosch of BoschStudios Photography is an award-winning lifestyle photographer that has been serving Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC for over 11 years. She was voted "Best Photographer" by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2017, has over 100 Five Star Ratings online and, fun fact, she's actually no stranger to the GW Community School. She's been photographing our graduations for the last 11 years! Because of COVID, we've shifted from our typical "picture day" and found a fun and creative way to take portraits while keeping safety as our top priority. These photos will be used for the GWCS Chronicle Yearbook.

Please be sure to check her out at www.boschstudios.com and follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/boschstudios.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/boschstudios.

SCHOOL PORTRAIT INFO:

READY, SET, SMILE!

On Wednesday, November 10th, Michelle will be taking student and staff portraits outside of GWCS! Each staff member and underclassmen will receive roughly 2-4 minute time slots along with two poses and two black & white digital images. Each senior will receive roughly 5-10 minute time slots along with four poses and four black & white digital images.

PORTRAIT DATE: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
AGREEMENT: Click HERE to read contract. Click HERE to print signature form.
COST: Underclassmen fee - $30.00 (2 poses)
Seniors - $55.00 (4 poses)
BRING on 11/10/21:
- PAYMENT: Cash or check payable to BoschStudios Photography.
- SIGNATURE FORM - Staff and parents of students must read contract and sign signature form above) and include with payment.
INCLUDED: Anyone that signs up will receive hand crafted images that can be downloaded through an online gallery at no additional cost. Images may be posted online and printed as desired.
EXTRAS: The option to purchase additional images may be available if the opportunity presents itself. Touch-ups and photos in color also available for purchase.
PROPS: Seniors, this is your time to shine! You're welcome to bring a prop that represents you or bring something that you like - an instrument, a basketball/soccer ball/baseball bat, your dog, your favorite book, etc.
PHOTO TIPS:
- Neutral colored tops photograph very well, as well as outfits that don't wrinkle easily. Avoid neon colors, patterns and tops with letters or characters on them.
- Make sure your hair is brushed and bring your best smile! This will be a fun, quick and painless process.

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HALLOWEEN HOOPLA RESULTS…

Last Friday was a fun, spookalishess day filled with a TON of sweets. Students went trick-or-treating at different classrooms and participated in a variety of activities such as — a pumpkin ring toss, halloween skee ball, Goldie's Spooky Stories, guess how many skittles (Riggs and Ava won the jars), face painting, shopping at G&CO, costume contest, and more!

COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS:

Jack - Scariest Costume

Dakota - Most Original Costume

Alex - Funniest Costume (tie)

Evan - Funniest Costume (tie)

Shoutout to Gray & Mom for setting up & selling G&CO Handmade Jewelry!

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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.