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GCA Parent Newsletter: October 2015 Edition
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Weekdays at 12:00 pm and a 7:00 pm evening session once per week. Check the GCA Events Calendar for dates, times, and room link.
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Monday October 5th: “Stop, Drop, and Roll” –Act out “Stop, Drop and Roll” to put out fire on your clothes. “Go Low” –Practice crawling under the smoke to breathe the good air. http://viewpure.com/-fltEmbUm_8 http://viewpure.com/aUdxOmHgeZ4
Tuesday October 6th: Visit Spark’s webpage to learn more about smoke alarms and complete fun activities: http://www.sparky.org/parentpage/fpwkids.htm
Wednesday October 7th: “Statewide Fire Drill” at 10:00 a.m. Families are encouraged to have a fire drill in their homes and practice in different parts of the house, meeting up at their designated areas. Practice scenarios in multiple parts of the home to be sure the child knows how to escape in the event of a real emergency
Thursday October 8th: “Home Safety Checklist” Take a safety walk and inspect your home. http://www.sparky.org/PDF/SparkyChecklist.pdf
Friday October 9th: GCA whole school assembly 11:00 am --Special Guest Speaker Enter assembly through this link: Mrs. Locke’s classroom
October Parent Meeting!
Please join us for our October parent meeting where you will learn all about parent opportunities at GCA. We have a lot to share with you and opportunities for you to be involved, so please attend!
This month's topics:
- Regional Opportunities
- Study Island Tips for Success
- Study Island Engagement Strategies
Thursday, Oct 15, 2015, 07:00 PM
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Upcoming Parent Meetings:
Parent Meeting - Thursday, October 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm (click to enter live meeting)
Parent Meeting - Thursday, November 19, 2015 @ 7:00 pm (click to enter live meeting)
Parent Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2015 @ 7:00 pm (click to enter live meeting)
Town Hall Meeting - Thursday, January 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm (click to enter live meeting)
New to GCA?
Save the labels, please.
This year, our school will be participating in the Labels for Education® program. Through the program we can earn points which can be redeemed for FREE educational merchandise!
Our goal this year is to collect 1,200 points. It’s easy to help – simply save UPCs and beverage/sauce caps from participating products and bring them to any GCA Event or mail them to:
GCA Fundraisers
2387 Rodgers Dr. SE,
Conyers, GA 30094
If you have any questions, or would like to help with our Labels for Education collection drive, please contact our Labels for Education Coordinator, Shirley Lester, at (470) 269-3643 or via email at gcafundraiser@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support. Together, with the Labels for Education program – we can build a better school for our children.
Visit Facebook.com/LabelsForEducation to find out about additional ways to earn Labels for Education bonus points!
To see a complete list of participating products and point values, please visit LabelsForEducation.com.
Bryan, Bullock, Chatham, Columbia, Effingham, Jenkins, Screvens, and Richmond Counties
Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, and Henry Counties
Gwinnett, Forsyth, Rockdale and Newton Counties
Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Paulding Counties
Looking for Learning Coach to Learning Coach support?
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 @ 7:00 pm. Click here to join the meeting live.
Visit the GCA PTSO website for more details.
GCA Cook Book - Recipe Submission Deadline October 15th!
Do you or your student like to cook? The PTSO has just the thing for you. This cookbook will be for GCA students, Learning Coaches, and Staff to share their recipes and help our school at the same time.
You will have the opportunity to have your students name and picture, if you choose, in the cookbook for your family and friends to see. The cookbook committee is in need of your very special recipes and even science recipes.
The deadline to submit your recipe is October 15th.
To get involved with the creation of this wonderful cookbook, fill out this form: http://goo.gl/forms/adWXadL7yE
Or for more information, email us at ptsocookbookcommittee@gmail.com
K12 Learning Coach University
There's Always Something New to Learn!
This month's topic: BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES for LEARNING COACHES
In this three-part workshop, we’ll explore strategies for working with your children, reducing conflict, and helping your students make better choices. At the end of this session, you’ll receive tips to try at home and an opportunity to follow-up and tell us how things are working. You can do this, and we’re here to help!
K12 Student Clubs
With 50+ clubs available, there's something for every student enrolled in a K¹² partner school.
Check out all the choices:
Graduation Meeting
Class of 2016: Join us for a Graduation Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 6:30 pm.
Click here to join the session: http://tinyurl.com/graduation2016
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GCA Board of Directors Meeting
The Georgia Cyber Academy is governed by a Board of Directors composed of nine community leaders, some of whom are GCA parents.
The next Board Meeting will occur on October 14th starting at 6:15. Meetings will occur at Robbins Freed Law Offices: 999 Peachtree Street NE Suite 1120 Atlanta, GA 30309
Dial-in: 1-888-824-5783
Passcode: 55777021
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Parent Newsletter Archives
Have a great October!
Elementary School
Elementary School Family Engagement Coordinator
Email: swaldow@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/elementary-school1.html
Location: 1745 Phoenix Blvd., Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 404.334.4790.672
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swaldow.gca?fref=ts
Middle School
Middle School Family Engagement Coordinator
Regional Family Engagement Team Lead
Email: vokpani@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/middle-school1.html
Location: 1745 Phoenix Blvd., Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 404.334.4790.663
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcaveronica.rfec?fref=ts
High School
High School Family Engagement Coordinator
Email: mblencowe@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/high-school1.html
Location: 1745 Phoenix Blvd. Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 404.334.4790.799
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mblencowe.gca
Twitter: @GCA_HS