In Focus
Weekly Bulletin for GWA Families and Friends.
July 30, 2019
Email: info@gwa.com
Website: www.gwa.com
Phone: (678) 635-3800
Facebook: facebook.com/GeorgeWaltonAcademy/
Twitter: @georgewalton
Key Deadlines & Dates
- Campus Clean-up: August 10
- MS/US Open House: August 19
- LS Open House: August 20
- College App Meeting: August 19
- Senior BBQ with Dr. Dolan: August 21
- First Day of School: August 22
- Tailgate/V Football vs. Walnut Grove: August 23
Refurbished, Refreshed, and Rejuvenated
We’ve been hard at work this summer improving and enhancing the GWA campus to better serve our students and families. CHECK OUT ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS!
Portugal/Spain 2020 Family Trip
Want a trip the whole family can love? GWA invites upper school students and their families to travel to Portugal and Spain in June 2020. LEARN MORE.
Student Trip of a Lifetime to Croatia
This incredible opportunity is available to our upper school students next summer! LEARN MORE.
Making the Most of Charitable Efforts
Each year, the school is approached by a dozen or more reputable charities requesting we support their efforts. As much as we would like to partner with each one, we just don’t have the bandwidth to do so effectively so we are implementing a new policy. LEARN MORE.
Scout Project Benefits GWA Community
Boy Scout and GWA senior Walker May completed his Eagle Project at GWA by revitalizing the sixth- grade courtyard. CHECK IT OUT!
You Can Make A DIfference
Make it possible for deserving students to attend GWA by participating in Georgia GOAL. No additional money out of your pocket! LEARN MORE.
Summer Assignments
As summer is coming to a close, please remember your child's summer "To Do" list, including reading assignments, AP requirements and any classroom supply lists. DETAILS HERE.
Changes Ahead for Year-End Awards
In response to feedback we received from last year’s high school awards, we have updated our academic award requirements for the 2019-2020 school year and encourage you to REVIEW THE CHANGES.
Mr. Terrell is in Your Corner!
Hello Everyone! My name is Jon Terrell and I will be serving as the new Director of College Counseling. I’m very excited to be joining the GWA family and getting to know all the students and parents!
I would like to share A FEW NOTES WITH THE PARENTS OF JUNIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS.
Time to Order Yearbooks!
Yearbook 411 For Seniors
- The last days to have your senior pictures made are soon approaching! LEARN MORE.
- Start working on your senior yearbook pages now! DETAILS HERE.
- Please remember that seniors DO NOT need to purchase a yearbook! One senior yearbook is provided to each senior this year. Any additional copies of the book (for siblings or other family members) will need to be purchased.
Dress Code Reminder
For 2019-2020, GWA will still allow skirts, (as well as skorts, pants and shorts), but skirts will no longer be an option in 2020-2021. Skorts are available in the Dawg Shop, at S’cool Stuff in Loganville and on online at landsend.com. Please click HERE for complete dress code guidelines.
GWA Softball in Full Swing
The Lady Dawgs are ready for another great season of varsity softball! Come out to cheer them on as they play two home games before the start of school- August 9 @ 5 p.m. vs. Loganville and August 20 @ 4:45 p.m. vs. Prince Avenue.
Volleyball Teams Gear Up
Following summer practice and scrimmages- our JV and varsity volleyball teams are getting set to serve up action on the court with their first varsity match at FPD on August 8 and second match at home vs. Rockdale County HS on August 13 at 5 p.m. Go Lady Dawgs!
Calling All Alumni!
All George Walton Academy alumni are invited to our first-ever GWA Alumni Weekend! Get ready to reconnect with classmates and friends during Homecoming 2019 as part of GWA’s 50th anniversary celebration. The festivities will include amazing food, a live band, new venues and, of course, the best company! Stay tuned for details!
Dawgs 360 Makes Bulldog Life Complete!
Dawgs 360 embodies the GWA Bulldog spirit and encompasses Bulldog life in so many meaningful ways. With over 400 members and an army of 500 volunteers, Dawgs 360 gives our community the opportunity to get involved, enjoy fellowship, support students and teachers, welcome new GWA families and much more. LEARN MORE & JOIN.
Don't Miss Our Upcoming Parent Socials!
Dawgs 360 and Student Life are happy to announce dates for this year's parent socials. CHECK IT OUT AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR!