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The students here are on a journey in which they will leave their mark on the world.
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STEAM: Life Jacket Challenge
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For the last two weeks, Mrs. Grimes' 8th grade classes studied the Law of Conservation of Matter, and they studied density. Their Life Jacket Challenge gave the students an opportunity to view these concepts from another level.
Our 8th graders researched the history and importance of life jackets through various PDF documents to prepare for their first STEAM challenge of the year. The students were required to collaborate with their team members to design a life jacket for a can of soup. They could only use a set number of materials and had to explain how all of their materials were going to be used in their design.
All of our 8th graders did such a great job and produced some really creative designs. We are so proud of all of them!
This project integrated science, math, history, research, writing, and the arts!
We also began preparing our students for the Regional Science Fair and the National History Day Competition, this week. We cannot wait to see what they will produce. They never cease to amaze us!
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ECHO: Early College Holistic Outreach
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On Friday, August 27, we welcomed a new advisement program to GCEC. Georgia College Advisors will be meeting with our 7th, 8th, and 9th graders each month to prepare them for the college experience.
Each grade level has 2-3 academic advisors, and these advisors will work with the same group during the 3-year period. They will focus on such topics as "Why College? Is College for Me?", "Goal Setting & Perseverance", "Study Skills & Time Management", and "College Selection Research".
Academic Advisors:
7th Grade: Mrs. Erin Weston & Mrs. Nadirah mayweather
8th Grade: Ms. Christine Amezquita & Mrs. Debi Lastinger
9th Grade: Mrs. Wanda Johns, Mrs. Jessica Kennedy, and Mrs. Tamette Goddard
We are thrilled about this opportunity for our students!
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Georgia College Early College
201 Kilpatrick Education Center/ CBX 73
Milledgeville, GA 31061
http://www.gcsu.edu/earlycollege
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THIS WEEK AT GCEC:
Important Reminders:
- Parent Awareness Meeting Monday, August 29, 6:00 p.m., Peabody Auditorium
- Seniors may begin completing Early Action applications for college.
- Please collect and send Box Tops for Education to our office.
- Deadline to purchase class t-shirts- Friday, September 2
- Deadline to purchase yearbook at $25- Friday, September 2
Monday, August 29
- GMC Courses Begin
- GCEC Navy Blazer, Tie, & Scarf Day
- 6:00 p.m.- GCEC Parent Awareness Meeting
Tuesday, August 30
- 8:30 a.m.- BHS Counselor visit with Ms. Anita Jones
- 2:45 p.m.- GCEC Tutoring
Wednesday, August 31
- Week 3 Progress Report Sent Home
- GMC: Last Day to Drop Course without Penalty
- 2:45 p.m.- GCEC Tutoring
Thursday, September 1
- 2:45 p.m.- GCEC Tutoring
- 2:45 p.m.- GCEC Yearbook Club
Friday, September 2
- GCEC Spirit T-shirt Day
- GCEC Class T-shirt Purchase Deadline
- Yearbook Purchase Deadline
- 1:30 p.m.- Advisement Activities
- 1:30 p.m.- Girl Grow (formerly known as Girl Talk) for 10th-12th grade girls
Monday, September 5
- Labor Day Holiday
- Be Safe! :)
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Parents,
GCEC accepts Box Tops for Education. Please see below the box top link that gives more information. Parents will earn 1 Parent Volunteer Credit (PVC) for every 50 Box Tops submitted. Please turn in your box tops, in bundles of 50, to the office. Make sure your child's name is on each Box Top.
Thanks,
Mrs. LaTonya Freeman
GCEC Parent Advisory Council Member
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