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Next Week 10/9-17
PSAT/SAT Day 10/13
Theatre Elective 10/13
Gettysburg 10/14 & 15
Halloween 10/25, 28, 29
Tech Talk Screenagers
GWCS School Spirit Wear by Rokkitwear
MONDAY, OCT. 11, 2021
No School: Indigenous People’s Day
TUESDAY, OCT. 12, 2021
Staff Meeting at 3:15 pm
History in Movies with Mr. Goldie in the café from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13, 2021
SAT Day at 7:45 am in Mr. Connelly’s Room (#26) with Mr. Lindner (info)
PSAT Day at 8:45 am in the Café with Mr. Goldie and Mr. Mallonee (info)
Stream Cleanup Community Service Opportunity at Audrey Moore RECenter at 9:00 am (info)
School Day will Resume as Normal for Afternoon Classes at 12:30 pm
Due: Gettysburg Permission Forms - all GWCS juniors! (info)
Theatre Elective with Mr. Goldie in his classroom (#3) from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm (info)
THURSDAY, OCT. 14, 2021
Music Club with Mr. Torres in his classroom (#7) from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Robotics Elective with Mr. Lindner in his classroom (#18) from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm (info)
Gettysburg Movie for all juniors with Mr. Goldie from 3:15 pm - 8:45 pm in the café (info)
FRIDAY, OCT. 15, 2021
Gettysburg Tour for all juniors with Mr. Goldie departing at 6:45 am (info)
GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY
PSAT & SAT DAY…
OCTOBER 13, 2021
SAT begins at 7:45 am
psat begins at 8:45 am
regular gym schedule
optional stream cleanup
After testing: Afternoon classes will resume as normal.
For those students not participating in either the SAT, PSAT, or Stream Cleanup they can arrive at school no earlier than 12:30 pm.
If they are electing not to do the Stream Cleanup we highly recommend working on readings, class assignments, and any outstanding work.
Click to learn more about PSAT
SCHEDULE FOR ALL 9TH, 10TH & 11TH GRADERS WHO SIGNED UP TO:
TAKE THE PSAT:
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
8:45 am: Arrive at GWCS
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: PSAT Exam (late arrivers will not be allowed to take exam)
Bring:
Sharpened number two pencils with good erasers
Approved calculator with extra batteries
Snacks and a water bottle (the test takes @ three hours, with short breaks)
12:00 pm: Break for lunch, normal class day resumes
Note: Students who already have accommodations approved by College Board may test beyond 12:00 pm.
Click to learn more about SAT
SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP TO:
TAKE THE SAT
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
7:45 am: Arrive at GWCS
8:00 am - 12:00 pm: SAT Exam (late arrivers will not be allowed to take exam)
Bring:
Sharpened number two pencils with good erasers
Approved calculator with extra batteries
Snacks and a water bottle (the test takes @ four hours, with short breaks)
12:00 pm: Break for lunch, normal class day resumes for 5th period
Note: Students who already have accommodations approved by College Board may test beyond 12:00 pm.
NOT TAKING THE PSAT or SAT:
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Regular 1st Period for students not taking the test
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Morning options include
Participate in Community Service Opportunity - Stream Cleanup:
Staff: Maria Nunez-Oliver, Julia Kohler, Tim Connelly & Alejandro Torres
Community Service Opportunity - sign up here
Students go to Gym Regularly if not taking the PSATs/SATs - if they do not normally have a first period, we will be meeting at Audrey Moore Rec Center (8001 Braddock Rd, Springfield, VA) at 9:00 am.
Stream Cleanup / Hike / Picnic Lunch
Bring a sack lunch
Don’t forget a water bottle
Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants
Work on class readings and assignments
12:30 pm: Students return from Audrey Moore Rec Center to School, Students who did not participate in testing or community service can arrive at school at this time.
THEATRE ELECTIVE READINGS…
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13, 2021
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
The first meeting of the GWCS thespians was amazing. The script reading went beautifully (we cannot tell you what we read for fear of spoiling the surprise), but we intend to have the show(s) picked and the cast(s) assigned NLT October 8th! On October 18th we will go to a four day per week rehearsal schedule (M/T/W/F) and begin preparing for our performance nights on December 15th and 16th. It is not too late to join the troupe. Just come to the next reading on Wednesday, October 6th and show us your chops!
QUESTSIONS? CONTACT:
Mr. Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
ATTENTION GWCS JUNIORS & SENIORS*…
Every fall, the GWCS junior class heads north to Gettysburg. It is not truly analogous to Lee’s march on Gettysburg in 1863, but we mention it. Of course we ride on highways through rolling hills and arrive in good condition and good spirits in less than three hours, and Lee’s troops arrived after a forty day March, but still, the similarities are undeniable.” ~Richard Goldie 2016
*UPDATE: Typically the Gettysburg Trip is for Juniors, but this year we have decided to open the trip up to Seniors as well, since most of you weren’t able to go last year. As it says below, if you would like to join in please turn in forms no later than Wednesday!
FORMS:
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Gettysburg Permission Forms Due
MOVIE:
Thursday, October 14, 2021
3:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Watch the really, really, really, really long Gettysburg movie
GWCS Café. Dinner will be provided.
TOUR:
Friday, October 15, 2021
Gettysburg Tour Day
Depart GWCS at 6:45 am
Return to GWCS at 4:00 pm-ish
COST:
FREE! Tour, cyclorama, food and transportation all paid for with money raised through the 2021 GWCS Fund Drive!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Mr. Goldie
goldiera@gwcommunityschool.com
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HALLOWEEN PREVIEW…
Monday, October 25: Pumpkin Carving from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday, October 28: Scary Movies After School
Friday, October 29: Halloween Assembly - Costumes Mandatory
More details to come!
JACK’S LIGHT THE NIGHT FUNDRAISER…
Jack Creedon, a GWCS junior, is running a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society this year and his fundraising site can be found HERE. Jack has been a part of the community for two years, and we are continually impressed by his exemplification of service - you go, Jack!
Thanks for the GWCS community member donations so far. Jack is so close to his goal of $2,500!
GREAT DINNER TIME CONVERSATIONS…
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