SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2022

Idylwood Park Invasive Species Removal from 8:00 am - 11:00 am with Ms. Kohler (info)

MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 2022

First Coyote Tracks sent out via email

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2022

Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Horror Movie Club from 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21, 2022

Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Back to School Night Potluck from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (info)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 2022

History in Movies from 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2022

Camp Coyote leaving for Burke Lake Park from GWCS at 2:45 pm (info)
- Half Night Pick Up at 10:00 pm

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 2022

Camp Coyote (info)
- Morning Pick Up at 9:00 am

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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Back to School Night Potluck - Wednesday, Sept. 21

Calling all GWCS parents!

We are so excited to invite you all to our Back to School Night Potluck next Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6 pm. It’s going to be a great opportunity to not only meet your student’s teachers, but also get to know other GWCS parents!

Click here to sign up!

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CAMP COYOTE 2022 - SEPT 23-24

GWCS ANNUAL OVERNIGHT CAMPOUT AT BURKE LAKE PARK

Calling all outdoorsy, adventurous Coyotes!

Join us on Friday, September 23rd for our annual overnight - Camp Coyote! We will depart GWCS at 2:45 to head to Burke Lake Campground on Friday, with overnight pick up on Saturday morning at 9 am. If you are interested in helping transport students to the campground, please email Ms. N-O.

And for any coyotes who prefer to sleep in a bed rather than a tent there is a half-night option, with pickup at 10 pm on Friday evening. Please make sure to note on the permission form whether your student will be attending for a full night or half night, along with any other allergies/dietary needs we should be aware of. Permission slips should be turned in no later than Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Interested in loaning gear or donating snacks/drinks? Click here for the Camp Coyote Sign Up Genius. Any donations or equipment can be stashed in Suite 120 (the staff kitchen area) – thank you for your support!

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY IS SO IMPORTANT TO US THAT WE MADE IT OUR MIDDLE NAME.

WE BELIEVE THAT OUR SCHOOL’S STRENGTH IS SHOWN BY ITS CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT.

Invasive Species Removal - Sat. September 17 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am

See Ms. Kohler’s email from Thurs, Sept 8 below:

Hello Coyotes,
It's that time of year again where we fill up our calendar with amazing community service opportunities! I would like to introduce you to an excellent resource that provides different volunteer opportunities for community service hours provided by Fairfax, County. Please join me in volunteering on Saturday, September 17th from 8-11am at Idylwood Park in Falls Church. We will contribute in removing invasive species to protect native plants and migrating birds. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear sunscreen, outdoor gear (long jeans, long sleeve shirt, and hiking shoes/sneakers) and bring a water bottle. Transportation will not be provided by GWCS for this event.
To sign up for this event (and search for other opportunities) GO to this website:
Invasive Management Area Program | Park Authority (fairfaxcounty.gov)
Then click on IMA WORKDAY CALENDAR
Sign up for: Idylwood Park Habitat Restoration - Falls Church
Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
Time Frame: 8:00am - 11:00am
Address: 7709 Virginia Ln, Pimmit, VA 22043
Attire: Wear sunscreen, outdoor gear (long jeans, long sleeve shirt, and hiking shoes/sneakers) and bring a water bottle
PLEASE ALSO sign up for this event through GWCS's personal SignUpGenius so we know who to expect (please signup no later than Friday, Sept. 16th):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AFAF29A1F94-invasive
You will get a total of 3 Community Service Hours for this event!!! Friendly reminder that you need a total of 30 hours per school year!

Please email Ms. Kohler with any questions!

Team Up! 5k with The Salvation Army - Sat. October 1 at 8:00 am

See Mr. Connelly’s email from Wed, Sept 7 below:

Hi Everyone,
This October 1st GWCS students and faculty will be taking part in a 5K fundraiser that will benefit afterschool programs for less fortunate children. Students who participate will earn three hours of community service. (Remember you need at least 30 community service hours to fulfill your requirement!)
This is a great opportunity to help those less fortunate. Let me know when you've registered and how many people you will be bringing.
All the information you need can be found on the race website.
The race is located at 4915 Ox Road Fairfax, VA 22030 and begins at 8:00 am.
Click the link to register:
https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2022-team-up-5k-with-the-salvation-army

Make sure to email Mr. Connelly to confirm you’ve signed up!

We have a new Microsoft Form for Community Service - submit any hours through the form here.

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The GWCS Horror Movie Club

Tuesday, september 20th from 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Synopsis from IMDB:

"A year after her mother's death, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends started experiencing some strange phone calls. They later learned the calls were coming from a crazed serial killer, in a white faced mask and a large black robe, looking for revenge. His phone calls usually consist of many questions, the main one being: What's your favorite scary movie? Along with much scary movie trivia, ending with bloody pieces of innocent lives scattered around the small town of Woodsboro."

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Coyote Café is back!

From Ms. Kohler’s email:

Coyote Café is the school store run by the Personal Finance class that we hold every Thursday at lunch. Customers can come to the Staff Kitchen window and order pizza, snacks, and beverages! Proceeds help fund school projects and student led assemblies. Last year we had a Winter Celebration with a live comedian for entertainment and a Spring Palooza with a petting zoo!
This is an entirely cash run store, so please send your student with cash to purchase goods (patronage at the store is entirely optional).
***POLICY CHANGE: Please note we will not be operating with IOUs this year. This year you are not allowed to go into debt, you must pay for everything at the time of purchase. You are allowed to do a credit system where you give me cash directly and we will track your spending from that deposit, but you are no longer allowed to go into the negatives.
We look forward to seeing you Thursdays at lunch!

See the full menu here.

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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.