WYNK: April 1 - 5

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

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MONDAY, Apr. 1

  • NO SCHOOL | Spring Break

TUESDAY, Apr. 2

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre Rehearsal from 3:15 - 5:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, Apr. 3

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Music Club from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

  • Theatre Rehearsal from 3:15 - 5:30 pm

THURSDAY, Apr. 4

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

FRIDAY, Apr. 5

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

PARENTS, we need your help!

Thank you to all the parents who came to our last internship meeting! Read more info on ways to help below!

We need YOU to help make our REAL Term High School Internship program a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a seven-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 16th to June 4th, 2024.

We still need contacts or opportunities in the following companies/areas/careers:

  • Equine Therapy

  • ESOL Teachers or Speech Therapists

  • Law/Government/Local Legislature

  • Library of Congress

  • Psychology/Therapy

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

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GWCS Foundation Month of Giving

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 fundraising effort.  

We are excited to share that in this Month of Giving we have raised just over $23,500  – so close to our goal of $25,000! It's an amazing effort from an amazing community – and we’re not done yet!! There’s still time to make your tax-deductible donation through the GWCS Foundation.

Your donation is a confirmation of the lasting impression GW Community School has made on you and your life. Moreover, your gift through the GWCS Foundation will directly impact the student experience and community at GWCS. We’ve shared quotes from students and alumni each week to highlight that impact; but this week we hear directly from GWCS founders Alexa Warden and Rick Goldie.

Click here to hear from our founders!


From everyone at the GWCS Foundation to our GW Community School past, present and future, THANK YOU. We’d like to acknowledge the following donors, as well as those who chose to contribute anonymously:

Allison Brandt

Andrea, Jim and EmmaGrace McAleese

B. Kimmel

Cassie Sinichko

Daniel Pereira

Daphne & Gary Rappaport

Douglas & Deborah Fuller

Elaine Walsh & Greg Willard

Eric Eversmann & Lygeia Ricciardi

Gary & Jenee Lindner

Gordon & Joanne Arnold

Jim & Julie Corrigan

John & Jeanine Ferguson

Jonathan Friedman

Matt & Kim Dwyer

Mimi & Papa LaVecchia

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Masterson

Nadia Stoloff

Shannon L. Rudisill

The Corrigan Family

The Eckle Family

The Getty Family

The Koenig Family

The McDonald Family

The Medonos Family

The O’Connell Family

The Suskind Family

The Winters Family

Wendy Carey

Zachary Thornhill Family

Anonymous (13)

And while our GWCS Foundation Month of Giving is coming to a close, we will gratefully accept your tax-deductible donation at any time at gwcsfoundation.org/donate. 

With thanks and much appreciation,

Kim Dwyer
Fundraising, GW Community School Foundation

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WYNK: Mar 18-22

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

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MONDAY, Mar. 18

  • PSAT 8/9 + PSAT from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (interested? send an email to Ms. N-O!)

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Paper Mache with Lisa Richards

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 5:30 pm

TUESDAY, Mar. 19

  • Broadway or Bust NYC Trip Departs

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

wednesday, Mar. 20

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Music Club from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

thursday, Mar. 21

  • Broadway or Bust NYC Trip Returns

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

Friday, mar. 22

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

MARCH 25 - APRIL 1 | SPRING bREAK - NO SCHOOL

PARENTS, we need your help!

INTERNSHIP MEEING THUR, MAR 14 FROM 2:30 - 3:15 PM

We need YOU to help make our REAL Term High School Internship program a success. Come to our internship meeting on Thursday, March 14th from 2:30 - 3:15 pm. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a seven-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 16th to June 4th, 2024.

We are looking for opportunities in the following companies/areas/careers:

  • Restaurant/Food and Beverage

  • Car Repair/Mechanic

  • Hair Salon/Beauty

  • Animal Shelter/Veterinary Medicine

  • Guitar Center

  • Tesla

  • Horses/Equine Therapy

  • Welding

  • HVAC/Electrician/Trades

  • Art Studio/Tattoo Studio

  • Law/Government/Local Legislature

  • Forensic Science/Criminology

  • Law Enforcement

  • Business/Accounting

  • Speech Therapist

  • K-8 Care

  • Search and Rescue

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Library of Congress

  • Psychology/Therapy

  • Technology/IT

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

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GWCS Foundation Month of Giving

Dear GWCS Community, 

Thank you so much to those who have already donated to the GW Community School Foundation! Every contribution is tax deductible, and directly supports activities, programs and events that enhance and enrich the GWCS student experience. 

We continue our Month of Giving with a focus on Academic Enrichment. This year, donations to the GWCS Foundation are helping to support SLAY: Students Lead Activities - Yay!

GWCS students are currently working on three different projects around the school to better their community: 

Creating two terrariums that will be functional and decorative, holding bugs and multiple plant species to decorate the main area of the school

Building a cozy backyard space to gather around a crackling fire, play games, share stories and enjoy nature without leaving the school grounds  

Constructing raised garden beds for student-grown vegetables and plants – a passion project that can be used by the school and is also good for the planet

"I've enjoyed SLAY because it's collaborative and I feel like I have a role to play, so it's not just one person doing all the work. I also think it's important to me because I have a responsibility to show up and be an active part of the group. It teaches me to stick to a timeline. Being a part of the raised bed garden project has taught me teamwork, how to build a garden, and also how to build things in general."

–Sophia, GWCS Student

Watch your email for next week’s spotlight on the vibrant GWCS student community, activities and clubs, and how your gift to the GW Community School Foundation can help support these  meaningful, high-impact student experiences. Once again, here’s the link to make your tax-deductible donation: gwcsfoundation.org/donate.

With thanks for your support, 

Kim Dwyer

Fundraising, GW Community School Foundation

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WYNK: Mar 11 - 15

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

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MONDAY, Mar. 11

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Paper Mache with Lisa Richards

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 5:30 pm

TUESDAY, Mar. 12

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 5:30 pm

wednesday, Mar. 13

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 5:30 pm

thursday, Mar. 14

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

  • Parent Internship Meeting from 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

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

Friday, mar. 15 | NO GYM

  • NO GYM | Advisory thru Dismissal from 9:15 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Intro to Machine Sewing with Mrs. Oesterreich

      • Intro to HAM Radios with Micha (rescheduled)

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 5:30 pm

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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PIE DAY PARTY 3.14

(SIGN UP HERE)

PARENTS, we need your help!

INTERNSHIP MEEING THUR, MAR 14 FROM 2:30 - 3:15 PM

We need YOU to help make our REAL Term High School Internship program a success. Come to our internship meeting on Thursday, March 14th from 2:30 - 3:15 pm. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a seven-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 16th to June 4th, 2024.

RSVP HERE

Can’t make the meeting IRL? You can still RSVP for our meeting virtually!

We are looking for opportunities in the following companies/areas/careers:

  • Restaurant/Food and Beverage

  • Car Repair/Mechanic

  • Hair Salon/Beauty

  • Animal Shelter/Veterinary Medicine

  • Guitar Center

  • Tesla

  • Horses/Equine Therapy

  • Welding

  • HVAC/Electrician/Trades

  • Art Studio/Tattoo Studio

  • Law/Government/Local Legislature

  • Forensic Science/Criminology

  • Law Enforcement

  • Business/Accounting

  • Speech Therapist

  • K-8 Care

  • Search and Rescue

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Library of Congress

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

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GWCS Foundation Month of Giving

Dear GWCS Community,

It’s that time of year again – for cherry blossoms and our annual GWCS Foundation Month of Giving! As the grateful parents of two 2020 GW Community School graduates, and the current President and Fundraising Chair of the GW Community School Foundation, we know first-hand the importance of the unique and unmatched GWCS student experience. 

We are kicking off our Month of Giving once again with the ambitious fundraising goal of $25,000. Throughout the month of March, we’ll share stories about how your donations impact and inspire our GWCS students: they SLAY, have AMAZING DAYS, and MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES to cherish forever.

All donations to the foundation are tax-deductible, and directly impact every GWCS student. 

Here are a few examples of the GWCS Foundation’s impact in supporting student enrichment for the 2023-2024 school year:

- Academic Enrichment (SLAY outdoor projects, Experiential Field Trips, Guest Speakers, etc.)

- Trips and Activities including OBX: Out-of-the-Box Learning Experiences, Senior Essay Writing Retreat, Junior Gettysburg trip, Camp Coyote, and more

- Clubs for Theater, Music, Movies, Yearbook, etc.

- GWCS Traditions like Homecoming, Heritage Feast, Event Night and Coyote Day

The GW Community School Foundation is a philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2014 by a group of committed parents. The Foundation continues today with a focused goal of providing financial support for programs, activities and events that enhance and enrich the students’ community and educational experience at GWCS. 

We welcome your support through the GW Community School Foundation.  To learn more and make your tax-deductible donation, go to gwcsfoundation.org.

With thanks for your support,

Suzanne Parisi | President, GW Community School Foundation

Kim Dwyer | Fundraising, GW Community School Foundation

P.S. If you’d like to add GWCS alumni, friends or family, please enter their email address here!

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WYNK: Mar 4 - 8

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

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MONDAY, Mar. 4

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Paper Mache with Lisa Richards

        • Interested in hosting your own Amazing Day? Sign up here!

TUESDAY, Mar. 5

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

wednesday, Mar. 6

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

thursday, Mar. 7

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during Lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, mar. 8

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Ms. N-O - Showing Y’all the Ropes: An Intro to Climbing (rescheduled)

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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Howlin’ Happenings at GWCS!

have you seen our new bulletin board?

feel free to pop by and post or peruse!

Student-Led Activities - Yay!

This quarter, our students have begun their three different projects around the school to better our community.

Project #1: Terrariums

Project #2: FRONT YARD/backyard

project #3: Raised garden beds

we’ve started first steps to building these awesome additions to our community, but we still need your help! click the button below to sign up.

donations and help needed

GET READY FOR REAL TERM INTERNSHIP SEASON!

HI PARENTS,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

We are looking for opportunities in the following companies/areas/careers:

  • Restaurant/Food and Beverage

  • Car Repair/Mechanic

  • Hair Salon/Beauty

  • Animal Shelter/Veterinary Medicine

  • Guitar Center

  • Tesla

  • Horses/Equine Therapy

  • Welding

  • HVAC/Electrician/Trades

  • Art Studio/Tattoo Studio

  • Law/Government/Local Legislature

  • Forensic Science/Criminology

  • Law Enforcement

  • Business/Accounting

  • Speech Therapist

  • K-8 Care

  • Search and Rescue

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Library of Congress

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

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WYNK: Feb 26 - Mar 1

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

MONDAY, FEb. 26

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Micha Albert - Intro to HAM Radio

      • Ms. N-O - Showing Y’all the Ropes: An Intro to Climbing

TUESDAY, FEb. 27

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

wednesday, FEb. 28

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, feb. 29 | LEAP DAY

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during Lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, mar. 1

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Matthew Getty - Who’s in Charge Here? Let’s talk Leadership.

      • Kate Mulcahy - Learning to Needlepoint - make a GWCS souvenir!

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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Student-Led Activities - Yay!

This quarter, our students have begun their three different projects around the school to better our community.

Project #1: Terrariums

The SLAY project of this group is creating two terrariums that, when done, will decorate the main area of the school. The containers will be the two aquariums that were once the homes of the school turtles, Grouchy and Sweety, who are now in larger tanks, and are still in the lab. We have moved the two tanks out of where they have resided in storage for months on end, and are working on cleaning them inside and out. Our former budget of $250 was enough that we could do one tank with wiggle room, but the expanded budget of $500 means that we can now turn both former aquariums into terrariums. There will be bugs and multiple plant species that will reside in the terrarium once finished, and we plan to arrange the plants in a way that pleases the eye.

Project #2: FRONT YARD/backyard

Our SLAY group is creating a backyard area! Picture a cozy place where you can gather around the crackling fire, play games, share stories, and enjoy nature without leaving school grounds. It's all about creating a fun and relaxing environment where everyone can unwind and bond. We're going to use our budget to buy games, wood, chairs, a fireplace, and more. We can't wait to see it all come together! If you have any outdoor furniture to donate, please contact GWCS.

do you have tools you’re willing to loan us?

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project #3: Raised garden beds

By now you are probably aware of SLAY and the various projects that are a part of it. We are writing this as the raised bed project committee. We are excited to get to work, but money makes the world go round and our world is stagnated. We need 500 dollars in order to complete our project. But why raised beds? Raised beds are a great learning experience and have a positive impact on any community. Student grown vegetables and plants will add an exciting new element to the day. Not only will it be a fantastic passion project, but it is also something that can be used by the school and is good for the planet. If you are interested in helping out the raised bed committee, we will be taking donations of fill dirt, pavers, and grow lights. If you have anything that you think would be of use, please feel free to email evank@gwcommunityschool.com. We can’t wait to add this exciting new development to our community!

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The Alexandria Radio Club will be teaching a Technician Level Ham Radio Class starting on Tuesday March 5, 2024  at 7 PM via Zoom.

When: Each Tuesday, beginning March 5, 2024.   The required FCC Exam will be given on the last session on May 7, 2024.

Class Start Time: 1900 hours until 2100 hours (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

Teaching Site: via Zoom Meetings.

Cost: There is no charge for the class itself. You will need to get an ARRL Technician License Manual (or General Class Manual if you already have a Technician License) for around $33 plus shipping. We highly recommend you purchase from the ARRL, see HRLM or GCLM, or a ham radio vendor like Ham Radio Outlet or DX Engineering so that you get the current edition of the manual. Amazon vendors do not always send the current edition. There is an ARRL exam fee of $15.00 payable by check or cash on the night of the exam.

Email training@w4hfh.org for additional information or to register for the class. The classes are taught by a cadre of instructors who are FCC Extra Class licensees and former industry and military communications specialists. The FCC License Class Syllabus covers 400 question topics from which 35 pool questions make up the license exam. Classes incorporate ARRL PowerPoint Topics and Film Clips portraying the historical evolution of radio communications.

License practice exam questions are available on the Internet. Learning International Morse Code is no longer an FCC license requirement, but is encouraged.

 

Jeffrey Katz

Volunteer Liaison

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

703-246-3926

KM4EFL

GET READY FOR REAL TERM INTERNSHIP SEASON!

HI PARENTS,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

Our internship could not be possible without our community, so please consider reaching out to your network, check in with organizations you’re a part of, and help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

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WE’VE BEEN HEARING GREAT NEWS FROM OUR SENIORS THESE PAST FEW WEEKS, AND WANTED TO SHARE THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (SO FAR!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • Emerson College*

  • Radford University*

  • University of Mary Washington*

  • Roanoke College*

  • University of Lynchburg*

  • Longwood University*

  • Christopher Newport University*

  • University of Pittsburgh*

  • Clark University*

  • Northeastern University - Honors College*

  • George Mason University*

  • Juniata College*

  • Lewis & Clark College*

  • Marist College*

  • University of Puget Sound*

  • Ursinus College*

  • Willamette University*

*Still awaiting scholarship amounts

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WYNK: Feb 19 - 23

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MONDAY, FEb. 19 | President’s day

  • NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY, FEb. 20

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

wednesday, FEb. 21

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, feb. 22

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during Lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, feb. 23

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

  • EVENT NIGHT | THE GWCS ANNUAL LOCK-IN (info)

    • Half Night: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

      • $20 - Bring a check or cash to Ms. N-O

    • Full Night: 6:00 pm - 8:00 am

      • $30 - Bring a check or cash to Ms. N-O

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Event Night is coming!

FRiday, feb. 23 at 6 pm

Half night pick-up: 12 am

full night pick-up: sat. feb 24 at 8 am

What is Event Night? Event Night is where students and teachers spend the night at the school and do cool things like watch movies and play video games and sing songs and become extremely sleep deprived until everything is funny. 

Another Ms. N-O throwback!

It is a GWCS Tradition since 2004, and this year it will be happening on FRIDAY, FEB 23. 

What’s Event Night? Read on. 

Q: Why is it called Event Night? 

A: In 2004, the Student Government Association wanted to have a Poker Night. However, it was pointed out that poker is gambling, and gambling is not good for children. So the SGA expanded the night to be about more than poker, which was a good thing. Then we played poker anyway. But we did other things too. No lives were lost (there was a ping-pong war, however), and a GW tradition was born! 

Q: Should I go to Event Night? 

A: Heck yeah you should go. We usually sell half-night and full-night tickets, so if you're wondering whether Event Night is for you, buy a half-night ticket (good up until midnight), and then you can see. 

Q: What kind of movies get shown at Event Night? 

A: There's usually at least two movies going at any one time. There is a R-Rated room for terrifying and/or explody movies, and then a different, classic, non-R movie showing on the big screen in the cafe. They movie in the cafe is always a good movie. The movie in the r-rated room is sometimes good, and sometimes so bad it's funny. 

Q: What kinds of games get played at Event Night? 

A: A lot of video games get played on consoles/computers that people bring in. It's different every year but it's always fun multiplayer games. A lot of board games get played too. And Mr. Goldie usually has a running trivia contest throughout the night. 

Q: Will I have a good time? 

A: Let me look into my crystal ball. Yes. The crystal ball says you will have a good time, and the crystal ball never lies. 

and here’s the boring info:

Note 1 - Before Event Night: If it makes your life easier to just stay at school and wait for Event Night to begin - that's between you and your parents. Staff and students in charge of Event Night will be busy setting up and will not be supervising students who stay after school.

Note 2 - During Event Night: Students will not be allowed to come-and-go. This is a 'lock-down' event. If you need to arrive or leave at a time other than what's listed above - you will need to get special permission from Ms. N-O.

SIGN UP:

Limited space is available due to a strict student/teacher ratio. Reserve a spot on the exclusive Event Night attending list by providing Ms. N-O cash or a check (payable to GWCS) ASAP! Once you have paid your dues, Ms. N-O will add you to the most exclusive list.

· $20 (6:00 pm - midnight)

· $30 (6:00 pm - 8:00 am)

FOOD:

Yes, there will be pizza, snacks, and drinks all night (including the infamous midnight ice cream social and 2 AM vegan tacos!)

BRING:

All optional...

· Sleeping bag

· Pajamas

· Change of clothes

· Toothbrush

· Movies

· Snacks to share

· Video games

· Gaming system and controllers

· Musical instrument

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Student-Led Activities - Yay!

This quarter, our students have begun their three different projects around the school to better our community.

Project #1: Terrariums

The SLAY project of this group is creating two terrariums that, when done, will decorate the main area of the school. The containers will be the two aquariums that were once the homes of the school turtles, Grouchy and Sweety, who are now in larger tanks, and are still in the lab. We have moved the two tanks out of where they have resided in storage for months on end, and are working on cleaning them inside and out. Our former budget of $250 was enough that we could do one tank with wiggle room, but the expanded budget of $500 means that we can now turn both former aquariums into terrariums. There will be bugs and multiple plant species that will reside in the terrarium once finished, and we plan to arrange the plants in a way that pleases the eye.

Project #2: FRONT YARD/backyard

Our SLAY group is creating a backyard area! Picture a cozy place where you can gather around the crackling fire, play games, share stories, and enjoy nature without leaving school grounds. It's all about creating a fun and relaxing environment where everyone can unwind and bond. We're going to use our budget to buy games, wood, chairs, a fireplace, and more. We can't wait to see it all come together! If you have any outdoor furniture to donate, please contact GWCS.

project #3: Raised garden beds

By now you are probably aware of SLAY and the various projects that are a part of it. We are writing this as the raised bed project committee. We are excited to get to work, but money makes the world go round and our world is stagnated. We need 500 dollars in order to complete our project. But why raised beds? Raised beds are a great learning experience and have a positive impact on any community. Student grown vegetables and plants will add an exciting new element to the day. Not only will it be a fantastic passion project, but it is also something that can be used by the school and is good for the planet. If you are interested in helping out the raised bed committee, we will be taking donations of fill dirt, pavers, and grow lights. If you have anything that you think would be of use, please feel free to email evank@gwcommunityschool.com. We can’t wait to add this exciting new development to our community!

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GET READY FOR REAL TERM INTERNSHIP SEASON!

HI PARENTS,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

Our internship could not be possible without our community, so please consider reaching out to your network, check in with organizations you’re a part of, and help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

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WE’VE BEEN HEARING GREAT NEWS FROM OUR SENIORS THESE PAST FEW WEEKS, AND WANTED TO SHARE THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (SO FAR!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • Emerson College*

  • Radford University*

  • University of Mary Washington*

  • Roanoke College*

  • University of Lynchburg*

  • Longwood University*

  • Christopher Newport University*

  • University of Pittsburgh*

  • Clark University*

  • Northeastern University - Honors College*

  • George Mason University*

  • Juniata College*

  • Lewis & Clark College*

  • Marist College*

  • University of Puget Sound*

  • Ursinus College*

  • Willamette University*

*Still awaiting scholarship amounts

AND PLENTY MORE TO COME - STAY TUNED!

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SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

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Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Feb 12 - 16

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

MONDAY, FEb. 12

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

      • Crochet and Knitting Club Meeting

TUESDAY, FEb. 13

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

wednesday, FEb. 14 | PALENTINE’s DAY

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, feb. 15

  • Coffee & Conversation from 8:15 am - 9:15 am

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during Lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, feb. 16

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

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Thank you to all of our Amazing Days Parent Volunteers!

We’ve been having such a blast!

So far, we’ve had lessons on entrepreneurship from elizabeth vazquez and beaded bracelet making with elizabeth strats. Are you interested in running an Amazing Day program of your own?

Click the sign up button below!

Sign up here

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PALENTINE’S DAY

In honor of Valentine’s Day, GWCS’s Cognitive Capacities class is selling Valentine’s Day themed gifts to raise money for the school’s exciting new Gaming Lounge! We are selling and distributing these gifts on Wednesday, February 14th and are coining this day Palentine’s Day (a fun filled day for pals)! We are selling red roses, personalized cards, Lindt Milk Chocolates, Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish. Buy a gift for yourself, a friend, family member, teacher, or whomever! Show you care this season by bringing a smile to someone’s face with a thoughtful gift. The gifts are completely customizable- pick and choose the items you want through our online order form! Orders can be delivered to staff and students during 2nd period, or personally picked up during lunch if you want to be discreet. You can make the gift anonymous if you want too. Parents/Guardians, you can order items to be delivered to your student on this special day!  

Please place all orders by 4pm on Monday, February 12th!

Click the button below to complete your order (online payment options are available with a slight service fee):  

order here

Please make sure to fill out and submit this form in addition to clicking on the online payment link if paying online! 

We will sell any remaining supplies throughout the day! Thank you for your contributions and support!

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GET READY FOR REAL TERM INTERNSHIP SEASON!

HI PARENTS,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

Our internship could not be possible without our community, so please consider reaching out to your network, check in with organizations you’re a part of, and help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

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WE’VE BEEN HEARING GREAT NEWS FROM OUR SENIORS THESE PAST FEW WEEKS, AND WANTED TO SHARE THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (SO FAR!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • Emerson College*

  • Radford University*

  • University of Mary Washington*

  • Roanoke College*

  • University of Lynchburg*

  • Longwood University*

  • Christopher Newport University*

  • University of Pittsburgh*

  • Clark University*

  • Northeastern University - Honors College*

  • George Mason University*

  • Juniata College*

  • Lewis & Clark College*

  • Marist College*

  • University of Puget Sound*

  • Ursinus College*

  • Willamette University*

*Still awaiting scholarship amounts

AND PLENTY MORE TO COME - STAY TUNED!

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SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

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Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Feb 5 - 9

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

MONDAY, FEb. 5

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: CERT / SLAY

TUESDAY, FEb. 6

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

wednesday, FEb. 7

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, feb. 8

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during Lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, feb. 9 | NO GYM

  • NO GYM | Advisory thru Dismissal from 9:15 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

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Amazing Days needs your help!

We are looking for volunteers to offer to teach Amazing Days through Spring Break!  Do you have a passion for knitting? Maybe you're an expert at changing a tire.  No class is too small, as long as it will fit into a neat 1 hour timeslot during our 7th period (2:20 - 3:15 PM).  Sign up with your name, the main topic you would like to teach, and select two dates from the list on the sign up page (please note we are only able to offer Amazing Days on Mondays and Fridays).

Click the button below to sign up for a date!

Sign up here

GET READY FOR REAL TERM INTERNSHIP SEASON!

HI PARENTS,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

Our internship could not be possible without our community, so please consider reaching out to your network, check in with organizations you’re a part of, and help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

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IT’S BEEN EARLY DAYS. BUT WE’VE ALREADY BEEN HEARING GREAT NEWS FROM OUR SENIORS THESE PAST FEW WEEKS, AND WANTED TO SHARE THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (SO FAR!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • Emerson College*

  • Radford University*

  • University of Mary Washington*

  • Roanoke College*

  • University of Lynchburg*

  • Longwood University*

  • Christopher Newport University*

  • University of Pittsburgh*

  • Clark University*

  • Northeastern University*

*Still awaiting scholarship amounts

AND PLENTY MORE TO COME - STAY TUNED!

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SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Jan 29 - Feb 2

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

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MONDAY, Jan. 29 | First day of third quarter

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: CERT / SLAY

TUESDAY, jan. 30

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

    • The first theatre meeting of the year- open to all!

wednesday, JAN. 31

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, feb. 1

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • Coyote Cafe during Lunch

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

      • Mandatory Senior Meeting in the English Classroom

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

Friday, feb. 2

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

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start spreading the news…

The Coyotes are taking on NYC! This trip is open to all 9th - 12th graders - see more info below!

A brief itinerary:

Tuesday, Mar. 19:

  • Meet at Union Station in DC at 7:15 to leave on the Amtrak train by 7:45 am

  • Grab lunch, see Times Square, and check in to the hotel (The Belvedere) 

  • Dinner at Route 66 Cafe

  • See Moulin Rouge

Wednesday, Mar. 20

  • Explore the American Natural History Museum and visit the planetarium

  • Wander Central Park and see some of its most famous attractions

  • See fabulous art and architecture at the Guggenheim

  • Dinner at La Masseria

  • See Book of Mormon

  • Late night pie at Juniors

Thursday, Mar. 21

  • Visit the Tenement Museum

  • Hop on Amtrak and get back to Union Station in DC around 5 pm 

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Amazing Days needs your help!

We are looking for volunteers to offer to teach Amazing Days through Spring Break!  Do you have a passion for knitting? Maybe you're an expert at changing a tire.  No class is too small, as long as it will fit into a neat 1 hour timeslot during our 7th period (2:20 - 3:15 PM).  Sign up with your name, the main topic you would like to teach, and select two dates from the list on the sign up page (please note we are only able to offer Amazing Days on Mondays and Fridays).

Click the button below to sign up for a date!

Sign up here

GET READY FOR REAL TERM INTERNSHIP SEASON!

HI PARENTS,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our juniors and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

Our internship could not be possible without our community, so please consider reaching out to your network, check in with organizations you’re a part of, and help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

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IT’S BEEN EARLY DAYS. BUT WE’VE ALREADY BEEN HEARING GREAT NEWS FROM OUR SENIORS THESE PAST FEW WEEKS, AND WANTED TO SHARE THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (SO FAR!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • Emerson College*

  • Radford University*

  • University of Mary Washington*

  • Roanoke College*

  • University of Lynchburg*

  • Longwood University*

  • Christopher Newport University*

  • University of Pittsburgh*

  • Clark University*

*Still awaiting scholarship amounts

AND PLENTY MORE TO COME - STAY TUNED!

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SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Jan 22 - 26

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

Pro-Tip: Blue Letters = Links - Happy clicking!

MONDAY, Jan. 22 - MIDTERM REVIEW DAY

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours/Extra Midterm Help

TUESDAY, jan. 23 - EARLY DISMISSAL AT 2:30 PM

  • Optional 1st Period Gym from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

  • 2nd Period Midterms from 9:30 am - 11:30 am

  • 3rd Period Midterms from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  • Early Dismissal at 2:30 pm

wednesday, JAN. 24 - eARLY DISMISSAL AT 2:30 PM

  • Optional 1st Period Gym from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

  • 4th Period Midterms from 9:30 am - 11:30 am

  • 5th Period Midterms from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  • Early Dismissal at 2:30 pm

thursday, jan. 25 - EARLY DISMISSAL AT 11:30 AM

  • Teacher Appreciation Breakfast (sign up to volunteer here!)

  • Optional 1st Period Gym from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

  • 6th Period Midterms from 9:30 am - 11:30 am

  • Early Dismissal at 11:30 am

Friday, jan. 26 | NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORKDAY

  • Student Holiday / Teacher Workday

  • End of 2nd Quarter

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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staff appreciation brunch Thur. Jan 25

Let's lift our faculty's spirits and energize them as they begin to grade all those midterms! Yummy food and caffeine seem like a good place to start!

We need 2 volunteers to set up the brunch at the 11:30am early dismissal on Thurs. 1/25.

volunteer here

Amazing Days needs your help!

We are looking for volunteers to offer to teach Amazing Days through Spring Break!  Do you have a passion for knitting? Maybe you're an expert at changing a tire.  No class is too small, as long as it will fit into a neat 1 hour timeslot during our 7th period (2:20 - 3:15 PM).  Sign up with your name, the main topic you would like to teach, and select two dates from the list on the sign up page (please note we are only able to offer Amazing Days on Mondays and Fridays).

Click the button below to sign up for a date!

Sign up here

IT’S BEEN EARLY DAYS. BUT WE’VE ALREADY BEEN HEARING GREAT NEWS FROM OUR SENIORS THESE PAST FEW WEEKS, AND WANTED TO SHARE THEIR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (SO FAR!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • Emerson College*

  • Radford University*

  • University of Mary Washington*

  • Roanoke College*

  • University of Lynchburg*

  • Longwood University*

  • Christopher Newport University*

  • University of Pittsburgh*

*Still awaiting scholarship amounts

AND PLENTY MORE TO COME - STAY TUNED!

MIDTERM EXAM SCHEDULE | JAN 22 - 26

MON, JAN 22, 2024

Midterm Review Day - Normal Class Schedule

TUES, JAN 23, 2024

2nd & 3rd Period Midterm Exams

WED, JAN 24, 2024

4th & 5th Period Midterm Exams

THUR, JAN 25, 2024

6th Period Midterm Exams

EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30 pm

FRI, JAN 24, 2024

NO SCHOOL | TEACHER WORKDAY/STUDENT HOLIDAY

click here for very important midterm information

SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Jan 15 - 19

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

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MONDAY, Jan. 15 - NO SCHOOL

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

TUESDAY, jan. 16

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

wednesday, JAN. 17

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, jan. 18

  • Coffee & Conversation at Peet’s Coffee from 8:15 - 9:15 am

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, jan. 19

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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Amazing Days needs your help!

We are looking for volunteers to offer to teach Amazing Days through Spring Break!  Do you have a passion for knitting? Maybe you're an expert at changing a tire.  No class is too small, as long as it will fit into a neat 1 hour timeslot during our 7th period (2:20 - 3:15 PM).  Sign up with your name, the main topic you would like to teach, and select two dates from the list on the sign up page (please note we are only able to offer Amazing Days on Mondays and Fridays).

Click the button below to sign up for a date!

Sign up here

MIDTERM EXAM SCHEDULE | JAN 22 - 26

MON, JAN 22, 2024

Midterm Review Day - Normal Class Schedule

TUES, JAN 23, 2024

2nd & 3rd Period Midterm Exams

WED, JAN 24, 2024

4th & 5th Period Midterm Exams

THUR, JAN 25, 2024

6th Period Midterm Exams

EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30 pm

FRI, JAN 24, 2024

NO SCHOOL | TEACHER WORKDAY/STUDENT HOLIDAY

click here for very important midterm information

SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Jan 8 - 12

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

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MONDAY, Jan. 8

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

TUESDAY, jan. 9

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

wednesday, JAN. 10

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY/CERT

  • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, jan. 11

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, jan. 12

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

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Congratulations to CERT Team 185!

I am so incredibly proud of our CERT Team 185! After a semester of studying, practicing, and preparing, each member of CERT TEAM 185 passed their grueling 8-hour live "mass disaster" training. They are all now qualified to continue taking classes at the Fire Training Academy—more information will be included in next week's WYNK. Team 186 will take part in the Stop the Bleed course here at school this January. Please be sure to congratulate them! Team 186 wishes this semester's CERT recruits the best of luck. 

Love,

Ms. Warden

AND, thank you to all of our volunteer victim actors! You were amazing! Please share your best disaster pics through Dropbox below!

upload photos here!

it’s been early days. But we’ve already been hearing great news from our seniors these past few weeks, and wanted to share their college acceptances (so far!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • Emerson College*

  • Radford University*

  • University of Mary Washington*

  • Roanoke College*

  • University of Lynchburg*

  • Longwood University*

  • Christopher Newport University*

*Still awaiting scholarship amounts

and plenty more to come - stay tuned!

Amazing Days needs your help!

We are looking for volunteers to offer to teach Amazing Days through Spring Break!  Do you have a passion for knitting? Maybe you're an expert at changing a tire.  No class is too small, as long as it will fit into a neat 1 hour timeslot during our 7th period (2:20 - 3:15 PM).  Sign up with your name, the main topic you would like to teach, and select two dates from the list on the sign up page (please note we are only able to offer Amazing Days on Mondays and Fridays).

Click the button below to sign up for a date!

Sign up here

MIDTERM EXAM SCHEDULE | JAN 22 - 26

MON, JAN 22, 2024

Midterm Review Day - Normal Class Schedule

TUES, JAN 23, 2024

2nd & 3rd Period Midterm Exams

WED, JAN 24, 2024

4th & 5th Period Midterm Exams

THUR, JAN 25, 2024

6th Period Midterm Exams

EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30 pm

FRI, JAN 24, 2024

NO SCHOOL | TEACHER WORKDAY/STUDENT HOLIDAY

click here for very important midterm information

SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Winter Break Edition + Jan 1 - 5

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

Pro-Tip: Blue Letters = Links - Happy clicking!

DECember 18 - january 2 | winter break

MONDAY, Jan. 1 | New year’s day

TUESDAY, jan. 2 | NO SCHOOL

  • NO SCHOOL | WINTER BREAK

wednesday, JAN. 3 | NO GYM

  • Normal Class Schedule | Advisory thru Dismissal from 9:15 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Advisory

  • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, jan. 4

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period Gym thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, jan. 5

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Amazing Days

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CERT Live Action Exam 12/16

Where: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy | 4600 West Ox Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030

When: saturday Dec 16 from 8:45 am - 1:00 pm

cert students expected to attend:

Alex | Ben | Gray | Timothy | Sophia | Evan | Riggs | James | Isabelle | Nolan | Simon |

Brenner | Brendan | Jack | Leahanna | Naomi

if your student is not able to attend, please email mr. corrigan before next wednesday, dec. 13!

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CERT BACKPACK & KIT HOME ON FRIDAY TO HAVE IT FOR THE EXERCISE SATURDAY MORNING!

MORE INFORMATION FROM CERT

it’s been early days. But we’ve already been hearing great news from our seniors these past few weeks, and wanted to share their college acceptances (so far!):

  • Goucher College with a $116,000 merit scholarship

  • Juniata College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

  • College of Wooster with a $140,000 merit scholarship + $4000 for touring

  • Roanoke College - $20,000 a year

  • Susquehanna University - $40,000 a year

  • Radford University - $10,000 a year

  • Lynchburg with $16,000-$24,000 a year

  • Washington College with a $120,000 merit scholarship

and plenty more to come - stay tuned!

Dear GWCS Community,  

Thank you so much for your past support of the GWCS Foundation and – as a result – our GW Community School students. We would love for you to keep the GWCS Foundation in mind during this 2023 season of giving.

In the first half of the school year, your tax-deductible contributions have directly supported activities, programs and events that enhance and enrich the GWCS student experience, including:

Camp Coyote | Sept. 29

Junior Gettysburg Film & Tour | Oct. 12 - 13

Senior Essay Writing Retreat | Oct. 17-19

School Spirit Week & Homecoming | Nov. 13 - 17

It was a special year for the Senior Essay Writing Retreat. Along with the 16 soon-to-be graduates, GWCS Director of Operations Maria Nunez-Oliver (second row, far right) first attended the retreat 10 years ago as a GWCS student and this year attended as a faculty member. 

“Ten years ago exactly I went on my own GWCS Senior Essay Writing Retreat, and was immediately hyper-aware of two things: first, I was going to college, and second, I had to figure out something to write about. Three days and a million memories later, I had written, edited, conferenced, drank pounds of coffee sludge thanks to Hank Thomson (with a healthy five scoops of coffee to six oz of water ratio), and came out of the woods of Lake Anna with something that seemingly summarized the experience of my 17 young years. 

Now, exactly ten years later, I was able to take the Senior Class of 2023 to their own writing retreat and (metaphorically, since we often sit in rocking chairs) be on the other side of the table.  The coffee was far better (thanks to Joe Parisi), but the camaraderie, inside jokes, and smiles were far more memorable. And this time I didn’t even have to write anything!”   ~ Ms. N.O.

As we approach the end of 2023 and you think about what you’re grateful for, we hope you’ll consider the GWCS Foundation for any charitable gifts. Every contribution is tax-deductible, and has a direct and immediate impact on each and every GW Community School student.

Reminder: Take a minute to check your company's matching gift program to see if your employer will match your donation and double your impact.

Thank you again for your generous support. We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season! 

With thanks for your support, 

Kim Dwyer

Fundraising, GW Community School Foundation

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SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

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WYNK: Dec 11 - Dec 16

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

A huge thank you to:

Marek Medonos + Simon Medonos for helping set up our beautiful new furniture!

and…

Kate mulcahy for kindly buying lunch for the staff!

MONDAY, dec. 11

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

  • It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse Dress Rehearsal from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

TUESDAY, dec. 12

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse Dress Rehearsal from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

wednesday, dec. 13

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • PAC Faculty Appreciation Committee’s Cookie Carry! (info)

    • Mad Science Assembly from 12:30 - 1:30 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY / CERT

  • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse Show Night #1 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (info)

thursday, dec. 14

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse Show Night #2 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (info)

Friday, dec. 15

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

saturday, dec. 16

  • CERT Practical Exam | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy | 8:45 am - 1:00 pm (info)

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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CERT Live Action Exam 12/16

Where: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy | 4600 West Ox Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030

When: saturday Dec 16 from 8:45 am - 1:00 pm

cert students expected to attend:

Alex | Ben | Gray | Timothy | Sophia | Evan | Riggs | James | Isabelle | Nolan | Simon |

Brenner | Brendan | Jack | Leahanna | Naomi

if your student is not able to attend, please email mr. corrigan before next wednesday, dec. 13!

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CERT BACKPACK & KIT HOME ON FRIDAY TO HAVE IT FOR THE EXERCISE SATURDAY MORNING!

CERT Needs Victims! (Actors, of course!)

Our students have been working hard at CERT class and and will spend the upcoming weeks preparing for their FINAL Exercise and graduation.

Parents, teachers, non-CERT students and their families are all needed for this exercise. Non-CERT students and parents, please remember that you will be counting on our small but mighty community to be victim actors in your final exercise next semester. So, get your good CERT karma while you can! 

MORE INFORMATION FROM CERT
sign up here!

PAC Faculty Appreciation Event: Cookie Carry! 12/13

Hi GWCS Families - 

Wednesday, December 13th, the Teacher Appreciation Committee is having a Holiday Cookie Carry to show our appreciation for the wonderful GWCS Teachers and Staff!

We would love for your family to make a batch of your favorite cookies (or other sweet or salty treats) to share at the cookie carry. Wednesday morning Melissa Koenig will be at Audrey Moore from 7:50 to 8:20 to collect contributions, or you can bring them directly to the school. 

GWCS staff members will drop by the staff kitchen during the day to make themselves a platter of treats to take home. Whether they share with family and friends is up to them. 

If you would like to contribute, please indicate what you are planning to bring on the Signup Genius. Do not let the term "cookie" limit you. Please send treats in non-breakable containers or platters. If you need your containers returned, please label them with your student’s full name. 

Contact Melissa Koenig (mksoph@yahoo.com) if you have any questions. 

Sign up here!

Dear GWCS Community,  

Thank you so much for your past support of the GWCS Foundation and – as a result – our GW Community School students. We would love for you to keep the GWCS Foundation in mind during this 2023 season of giving.

In the first half of the school year, your tax-deductible contributions have directly supported activities, programs and events that enhance and enrich the GWCS student experience, including:

Camp Coyote | Sept. 29

Junior Gettysburg Film & Tour | Oct. 12 - 13

Senior Essay Writing Retreat | Oct. 17-19

School Spirit Week & Homecoming | Nov. 13 - 17

It was a special year for the Senior Essay Writing Retreat. Along with the 16 soon-to-be graduates, GWCS Director of Operations Maria Nunez-Oliver (second row, far right) first attended the retreat 10 years ago as a GWCS student and this year attended as a faculty member. 

“Ten years ago exactly I went on my own GWCS Senior Essay Writing Retreat, and was immediately hyper-aware of two things: first, I was going to college, and second, I had to figure out something to write about. Three days and a million memories later, I had written, edited, conferenced, drank pounds of coffee sludge thanks to Hank Thomson (with a healthy five scoops of coffee to six oz of water ratio), and came out of the woods of Lake Anna with something that seemingly summarized the experience of my 17 young years. 

Now, exactly ten years later, I was able to take the Senior Class of 2023 to their own writing retreat and (metaphorically, since we often sit in rocking chairs) be on the other side of the table.  The coffee was far better (thanks to Joe Parisi), but the camaraderie, inside jokes, and smiles were far more memorable. And this time I didn’t even have to write anything!”   ~ Ms. N.O.

As we approach the end of 2023 and you think about what you’re grateful for, we hope you’ll consider the GWCS Foundation for any charitable gifts. Every contribution is tax-deductible, and has a direct and immediate impact on each and every GW Community School student.

Reminder: Take a minute to check your company's matching gift program to see if your employer will match your donation and double your impact.

Thank you again for your generous support. We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season! 

With thanks for your support, 

Kim Dwyer

Fundraising, GW Community School Foundation

It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse

A collection of one acts

coming to the GWCS black box theatre dec. 13 & 14

GW Community Players proudly presents: It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse! Please join us in supporting our student actors who have put in hours and hours of practice, worked hard to memorize their lines and develop their characters. Now all they need is an audience - that’s where YOU come in!

RESERVED SEATS - TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW:

STEP ONE

  • Click here to preview seating chart

  • Click here to Reserve Your Seat(s) 

    **Please note that the stage drawing is not to scale, and seat sections do not overlap in our actual theater. Thank you!

    STEP TWO

  • Click Here to Pay for Tickets Online

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SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Dec 4 - 8

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

Pro-Tip: Blue Letters = Links - Happy clicking!

MONDAY, dec. 4

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

  • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

TUESDAY, dec. 5

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

  • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

wednesday, dec. 6

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: SLAY / CERT

  • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

  • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, dec. 7

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, dec. 8

  • Normal Class Schedule | First Period thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

  • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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CERT Needs Victims! (Actors, of course!)

Our students have been working hard at CERT class and and will spend the upcoming weeks preparing for their FINAL Exercise and graduation.

Parents, teachers, non-CERT students and their families are all needed for this exercise. Non-CERT students and parents, please remember that you will be counting on our small but mighty community to be victim actors in your final exercise next semester. So, get your good CERT karma while you can! 

MORE INFORMATION FROM CERT
sign up here!

It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse

A collection of one acts

coming to the GWCS black box theatre dec. 13 & 14

GW Community Players proudly presents: It’s Not You, It’s the Apocalypse! Please join us in supporting our student actors who have put in hours and hours of practice, worked hard to memorize their lines and develop their characters. Now all they need is an audience - that’s where YOU come in!

RESERVED SEATS - TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW:

STEP ONE

  • Click here to preview seating chart

  • Click here to Reserve Your Seat(s) 

    **Please note that the stage drawing is not to scale, and seat sections do not overlap in our actual theater. Thank you!

    STEP TWO

  • Click Here to Pay for Tickets Online

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SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Nov 27 - Dec 1

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

Friendly reminder: in an effort to reduce waste, gwcs does not provide paper plates, cups, and bowls. occasionally we have leftovers from events, but these should not be counted on!

MONDAY, Nov. 27

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

    • School Clean-Up from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (sign up here!)

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: Office Hours

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

    • School Clean-Up from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (sign up here!)

wednesday, nov. 29

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: SLAY / CERT

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

    • Robotics from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

    • Music Club from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

thursday, nov. 30

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: Office Hours

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

Friday, dec. 1 | NO GYM

  • NO GYM! Advisory thru Dismissal from 9:15 am - 3:15 pm

    • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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CERT Needs Victims! (Actors, of course!)

Our students have been working hard at CERT class and and will spend the upcoming weeks preparing for their FINAL Exercise and graduation.

Parents, teachers, non-CERT students and their families are all needed for this exercise. Non-CERT students and parents, please remember that you will be counting on our small but mighty community to be victim actors in your final exercise next semester. So, get your good CERT karma while you can! 

sign up here!

SIGN up here!

Get Ready for REAL Term Internship Season!

Hi Parents,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our junior and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

As you gather with friends and family this holiday season, we encourage you to casually chat about the opportunity to host a REAL Term intern. It's an incredible chance for your loved ones to provide our students with a valuable learning experience while also gaining fresh perspectives.

By reaching out to your network, you can help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Nov 20 - 24

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

Friendly reminder: in an effort to reduce waste, gwcs does not provide paper plates, cups, and bowls. occasionally we have leftovers from events, but these should not be counted on!

MONDAY, Nov. 20

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

        • Art

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

TUESDAY, NOV. 21 | Heritage feast

  • Extended Advisory from 9:00 am - 10:00 am

  • Heritage Feast from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WED nov. 22 - fRI nOV. 24 | Thanksgiving Break!

Save the Date: Tuesday, November 21st 10:00 am to 12:00 pm! It's the...Heritage Feast!

The Heritage Feast is a GWCS tradition that began in 2010 when a student asked Ms. Warden if the GWCS family could have a Thanksgiving dinner together at school.  Ms. Warden (who always says yes to a good pot-luck dinner) endorsed the idea and a tradition was born. 

In the beginning, families contributed their favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish.  A few years ago, to celebrate the diversity of our school community, we spiced it up by asking families to send in food that represented their heritage and changed the name to Heritage Feast.  Ms. Warden also created a catchy Heritage Feast jingle that echoes around school all November-long!

Sign up for dishes, volunteering positions and more HERE. We can't wait to see you there! 

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CERT Needs Victims! (Actors, of course!)

Our students have been working hard at CERT class and and will spend the upcoming weeks preparing for their FINAL Exercise and graduation.

Parents, teachers, non-CERT students and their families are all needed for this exercise. Non-CERT students and parents, please remember that you will be counting on our small but mighty community to be victim actors in your final exercise next semester. So, get your good CERT karma while you can! 

sign up here!

SIGN up here!

Get Ready for REAL Term Internship Season!

Hi Parents,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our junior and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

As you gather with friends and family this holiday season, we encourage you to casually chat about the opportunity to host a REAL Term intern. It's an incredible chance for your loved ones to provide our students with a valuable learning experience while also gaining fresh perspectives.

By reaching out to your network, you can help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Nov 13 - 17

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

Friendly reminder: in an effort to reduce waste, gwcs does not provide paper plates, cups, and bowls. occasionally we have leftovers from events, but these should not be counted on!

MONDAY, Nov. 13 | jersey day

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: One Love / Amazing Days

        • Art: Tie-Dyeing!

          • Bring a white clothing item to tie-dye!

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

TUESDAY, NOV. 14 | pirate day

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: Office Hours

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, nov. 15 | Beach day

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: CERT (info) / SLAY

    • Music Club from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

    • Robotics Elective from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Coffee & Conversation at Peet’s from 2:00 - 3:00 pm

    • Meeting outside Peet’s - dress for the weather!

THURSDAY, nov. 16 | tie-dye day

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • Lunch: Coyote Cafe

        • Bring some $$$ to purchase pizza and snacks! All proceeds go to great GWCS activities!

      • 7th Period: Office Hours & AP Extension

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

FRIDAY, nov. 17 | Blue & Gray day

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: One Love / Theatre

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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Get your outfits ready for Spirit Week!

We’ll be having a week-long celebration of all things that make GWCS unique - see the rundown for each day’s theme below!

Monday, Nov 13 | jersey day

Wear a jersey from your favorite sports team!

Tuesday, Nov 14 | Pirate day

Arrrrr you ready to dress like a pirate?

wednesday, nov 15 | Beach day

Life is better in sandals; that’s one opinion I will never flip-flop on.

thursday, nov 16 | Tie-dye day

Let’s keep the tie-dye trend alive and never let it fade away.

friday, NOV 17 | Blue & Gray day

Show off your Coyote pride by wearing blue, gray, and GWCS gear all day!

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Purchase tickets online here

Parents!

We are in desperate need of volunteers to help setup, cleanup, and donate/loan items for the party.

Click the button below to sign up!

sign up here

Get Ready for REAL Term Internship Season!

Hi Parents,

It's that time of year again! REAL Term High School Internship is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success. REAL Term- Realistic Education and Applied Learning is a nine-week program for our junior and seniors that runs Tuesdays only from April 2nd to June 4th, 2024.

As you gather with friends and family this holiday season, we encourage you to casually chat about the opportunity to host a REAL Term intern. It's an incredible chance for your loved ones to provide our students with a valuable learning experience while also gaining fresh perspectives.

By reaching out to your network, you can help us find great hosts and create enriching opportunities for our juniors and seniors this spring. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a REAL Term intern, shoot us an email at REALTerm@gwcommunityschool.com.

Let's make this internship season a fantastic one!

Warm regards,

Alexa C. Warden

SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Nov 6 - 10

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

Friendly reminder: in an effort to reduce waste, gwcs does not provide paper plates, cups, and bowls. occasionally we have leftovers from events, but these should not be counted on!

MONDAY, Nov. 6

  • NO SCHOOL | Teacher Work Day!

TUESDAY, NOV. 7

  • NO SCHOOL | Teacher Work Day!

WEDNESDAY, nov. 8

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: CERT (info) / Office Hours

    • Music Club from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

    • Robotics Elective from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Homecoming Parent Volunteer Meeting at 1:00 pm

    • Meeting in the Explorer’s Room at GWCS

    • Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cmt-vmvv-fwe

      • Bring your own Beverage!

THURSDAY, nov. 9 | Portrait DAy

  • NO GYM | Normal Class Schedule

    • Advisory thru Dismissal from 9:00 am - 3:15 pm

    • SENIORS: Portraits will start promptly at 10:00 am

    • STAFF & UNDERCLASSMEN: Portraits will begin at 11:30 am

      • Lunch: Coyote Cafe

        • Bring some $$$ to purchase pizza and snacks! All proceeds go to great GWCS activities!

      • 7th Period: Office Hours & AP Extension

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

FRIDAY, nov. 10

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: One Love

  • Staunton Trip Departs at 10 am

    • NO GYM for Staunton Students

Sunday, Nov. 12

  • Staunton Trip Returns at 7:30 pm

    • Students will call/text home to confirm arrival time

GWCS ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR - UPDATED DAILY

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We’re doing a coat drive!

all donations will go to the embry rucker shelter in reston!

click here for more information on their website

School Picture Day!

REMINDER!

thursday, NOV. 9, 2023
BEGINNING AT 10:00 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 12 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 12 years!

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

SCHOOL PORTRAIT INFO:

READY, SET, SMILE!

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.

  • COST: Underclassmen fee - $45.00 (2 poses)
    Seniors - $75.00 (4 poses)

  • BRING on 11/9/23:

  • INCLUDED: Anyone that signs up will receive handcrafted 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!

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Get your outfits ready for Spirit Week!

We’ll be having a week-long celebration of all things that make GWCS unique - see the rundown for each day’s theme below!

Monday, Nov 13 | jersey day

Wear a jersey from your favorite sports team!

Tuesday, Nov 14 | Pirate day

Arrrrr you ready to dress like a pirate?

wednesday, nov 15 | Beach day

Life is better in sandals; that’s one opinion I will never flip-flop on.

thursday, nov 16 | Tie-dye day

Let’s keep the tie-dye trend alive and never let it fade away.

friday, NOV 17 | Blue & Gray day

Show off your Coyote pride by wearing blue, gray, and GWCS gear all day!

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Purchase tickets online here

SHOW YOUR COYOTE SPIRIT…

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR TODAY!

ORDER GWCS SPIRIT WEAR FROM ROKKITWEAR

Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

WYNK: Oct 30 - Nov 3

NEWSLETTER QUICK LINKS:

MONDAY, OCT. 30

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: Office Hours / AP Extension

      • 2:22 pm - 4:30 pm : Pumpkin Carving with Ms. Kohler’s Art Class

    • Theatre Rehearsal from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

TUESDAY, OCT. 31 | HALLOWEEN!

  • NO GYM

    • Advisory thru Dismissal from 9:15 am - 3:15 pm

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, nov. 1

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • 7th Period: CERT (info) / SLAY

        • SLAY: Cemetery Clean Up & Headstone Rubbing Activity for Day of the Dead

          • Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes / long pants!

    • Music Club from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

    • Robotics Elective from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

    • Theatre Elective from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

THURSDAY, nov. 2

  • Normal Class Schedule

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Dismissal from 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

      • Lunch: Coyote Cafe

        • Bring some $$$ to purchase pizza and snacks! All proceeds go to great GWCS activities!

      • 7th Period: Office Hours & AP Extension

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

FRIDAY, nov. 3 | LAst day of third quarter

  • Early Dismissal

    • First Period at Audrey Moore thru Fourth Period from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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HOWLING HALLOWEEN HOOPLA...

Carve pumpkins, play Halloween games and - keeping with GWCS tradition - everyone should wear a costume on Tuesday!

PUMPKIN CARVING

Monday, OCT. 30

2:22 PM - 4:30 PM

in the lab

Let the carving begin! Oh, wait… don’t carve yet but start planning your design. Carving will happen during Art Class in 7th Period, and continue after school until 4:30.

  • PUMPKIN: Bring your own pumpkin to school on Monday. Drop pumpkins off in the science lab (room #6) when you arrive at school. Remember to sharpie your name on the bottom of your pumpkin at home.

  • TOOLS: Carving tools will be provided do not bring scoops, daggers, knives, saws, hatchets, or drills to school.

AND FINALLY … HALLOWEEN HOOPLA!

THE ANNUAL GWCS COSTUME CONTEST AND GAMES!

tuesday, oct. 31

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

COSTUME CONTEST

It is a GWCS tradition for everyone to wear a costume to school for Halloween. Yep, that means putting your costume on after gym and wearing it all day! One of the Hoopla events includes a costume contest where students and teachers will vote on: (1) Funniest Costume, (2) Scariest Costume, and (3) Most Original Costume. (ideas)

HALLOWEEN HOOPLA GAMES AND MORE

The actual games will be a surprise, we guarantee there will be a plethora of fun games and activities and gobs of sweets! Thank you for those who donated sweets and TP for our festivities!


QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Ms. Kohler
kohlerja@gwcommunityschool.com
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School Picture Day!

REMINDER!

thursday, NOV. 9, 2023
BEGINNING AT 10:00 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 12 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 12 years!

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

SCHOOL PORTRAIT INFO:

READY, SET, SMILE!

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.

  • COST: Underclassmen fee - $45.00 (2 poses)
    Seniors - $75.00 (4 poses)

  • BRING on 11/9/23:

  • 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!

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Psst… we’re heading back to Staunton...

FOR THE STAUNTON SHAKESPEARE TRIP!

only 5 spots left!

NOVEMBER 10-12, 2023

GWCS students in grades 9-12 are invited to join Mr. Goldie and Ms. N-O on a road-trip down to Staunton, Virginia to take-in three Shakespeare plays, learn Shakespearean staging, tour the only recreation of the Blackfriar’s theatre in the world, eat at Staunton’s best restaurants, have a tour of Polyface Farms, consume ice cream and baked goods every night, and still have time to wander around the historic downtown in between it all.

THE SHOWS:

Much Ado About Nothing

Coriolanus

Hamlet

In order to secure our rooms/tickets/dinner reservations we need a headcount to work with, so please sign-up quickly by bringing a check for $649.00 to school and giving it to Ms. Nuñez-Oliver or Mr. Goldie.  We only have 12 spots available - they will fill-up quickly and tickets are limited!

PLEASE NOTE: This trip is exclusively open to 9th-12th graders, ensuring an age-appropriate and enjoyable experience for all participants. Additionally, we will only be able to offer trip spots to students and unfortunately will not have availability for parents or guardians to accompany students this year. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing our high school students with a memorable adventure.

Click here for the (tentative) itinerary

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