NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:
Next Week 9/28 - 10/06
What I’m Diggin’ ~ Autumnal Equinox
What’s Happening Wednesdays Sign-Up
School Portrait Day 10/1 being rescheduled!
Junior Gettysburg Movie & Tour 10/17 & 18
Operation Spring Break - Covert Help Needed!
School Spirit Wear by Rokkitwear
Pro-Tip: Blue Letters = Links - Happy Clicking!
SATURDAY, SEPT 28
Coyote Robotics with Mr. Lindner from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
monday, SEPT 30
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Amazing Days during 7th Period
Theatre Reading with Mr. Goldie from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
TUESDAY, OCT 1
NO GYM - Report directly to school looking spiffy by 9:00 am
School Portrait Day with Bosch Studios beginning at 9:30 am (info) being rescheduled
Class schedule - First Period Gym is cancelled - the rest of the day is normal schedule from 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
Coyote Cafe during lunch (info)
Office Hours during 7th Period
History in Movies with Mr. Goldie from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, OCT 2
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
What’s Happening Wednesdays during 7th period (info & signup)
Art Club with Ms. Albert from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Robotics with Mr. Lindner from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCT 3
No School - Rosh Hashanna
FRIDAY, OCT 4
Regular class schedule - First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Amazing Days during 7th Period
Dungeons & Dragons Club with Hartly from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
SATURDAY, OCT 4
Coyote Robotics with Mr. Lindner from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY
What I'm Diggin' this Week…
THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX!
I’m diggin’ the Autumnal Equinox! As we are learning in the History of Science class, last week marked the day when we had 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime (equinox means “equal nights”).
Autumnal Equinox was Sept. 22, 2024
You might think the next big astronomical event is the shortest day of the year in late December, known as the Winter Solstice. But you’d be wrong! The end of October is a Cross Quarter Day which is the astronomical halfway point between Fall and Winter. Today, we know this cross-quarter day as HALLOWEEN! (The next one is in February. Do you know what we call it?)
Mr. Howarth
Science Teacher
howarthd@gwcommunityschool.com
Every week in the WYNK a staff or faculty member will share with us something they are ‘diggin’! It may be a music artist, a museum, a hobby, a book, a tech tool, a current event, a recipe, a game, a fun fact… you name it - we dig it!
What’s Happening Wednesdays?
Sign-Up for your 7th Period Wednesday Class
Ready, Set, SMILE!
***BEING RESCHEDULED***
TUESDAY, OCT. 1, 2024
BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM
ALL STUDENTS & STAFF!
NO 1ST PERIOD GYM ON PORTRAIT DAY!
ARRIVE AT GWCS BY 9:00 AM
Michelle Bosch of BoschStudios Photography is an award-winning lifestyle photographer that has been serving Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC for over 14 years. She was voted "Best Photographer" by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2017, has over 100 Five Star Ratings online and, fun fact: she's no stranger to the GW Community School. She's been photographing our graduations for the last 14 years!
Please be sure to check her out at www.boschstudios.com and follow her on Facebook and on Instagram.
SCHOOL PORTRAIT INFO:
On Tuesday, October 1st, 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, along with a student ID. Each senior will receive roughly 5-10 minute time slots along with four poses and four black & white digital images, along with a student ID.
PORTRAIT DATE: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 being rescheduled due to rain
COST: Underclassmen fee - $45.00 (2 poses)
Seniors - $75.00 (4 poses)BRING on Monday, September 30, 2024:
(1) PAYMENT: Cash or check payable to ‘GWCS’
(2) SIGNATURE FORM: Please make sure to read this picture day agreement carefully as it contains important information! Complete and return it to school 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. All students will receive one professionally printed student ID card.
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.
SENIOR 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. Please no more than two outfits though, in the interest of time!
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!
ATTENTION GWCS JUNIORS…
NEW DATES!
GETTYSBURG MOVIE & TOUR
“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
FORMS:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Gettysburg Permission Forms Due
MOVIE:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
2:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Watch the really, really, really, really long Gettysburg movie
GWCS Café. Dinner will be provided.
TOUR:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Gettysburg Tour Day
Depart GWCS at 6:00 am sharp!
Return to GWCS at 4:00 pm-ish
COST:
FREE! Tour, cyclorama, food and transportation all paid for by the GWCS Foundation
Feel free to bring some extra $$$ for snacks/souvenirs though!
ATTENTION: GWCS PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Ask and you shall receive!
A NEW FACEBOOK GROUP FOR YOU!
Click the coyote above to go to the GWCS Parents/Guardians FB Group
At Back-to-School Night there was a discussion about the possibility of creating a Facebook Group for current GWCS parents and guardians to share resources about topics that might support all. Shoutout to Rachel Albert for taking the lead and creating a private space for GWCS parents on Facebook. Take a moment right now to join the private Facebook group for GWCS Parents/Guardians. This is different from the public 'page' that GWCS currently has on FB. This is an interactive group for parents.
ABOUT: This Facebook Group is a place to talk about all things school and out of school related with other GWCS parents/guardians. For example: Looking for someone who lives in your area to carpool? Looking for a cool summer program? Wondering about Driver’s Ed? Share community service opportunities.
JOIN: Go to Facebook and search for “GWCS Parents/Guardians” then request to ‘follow’ this group. Within a few days you will be accepted and can begin reading and contributing.
QUESTIONS or NEED HELP? CONTACT:
Rachel Albert
GWCS Parent & Administrator of the GWCS Parents/Guardians Facebook GroupEmail: thealberts1@mac.com
Call: 703-201-0252
Just in case you missed it…
CLICK HERE for the GWCS
Parent Volunteer Form
Operation Spring Break '25: Agents Needed!
This is a covert call for a select few brave parents willing to go beyond the ordinary. We’re assembling a small, elite team to gather critical intel on potential international destinations for Spring Break '25. Your mission: survey the terrain, assess interest, and report back. Travel experience preferred, but curiosity and resourcefulness are key. Discretion is paramount. Do you have what it takes to be part of this covert op? Time is ticking.
Contact Axela Nedraw to receive your briefing and prepare for the mission.
Email: wardenac@gwcommunityschool.com
Support Your School & Enjoy Pizza!
REMEMBER to bring CASH to school every TUESDAY to buy a slice of pizza, a snack, and/or a drink! Stash a $5 in your backpack right now while you’re thinking about it. All of the Coyote Cafe PROCEEDS will be used for school supplies, activities, and special events such as the annual SPRING PALOOZA!
SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…
ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!
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