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![Introducing Champion Story: Episode 1 Is Here!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790777252/gcak12com/tns7b3akmtzrizsdxm8t/championsstory11026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790777252/gcak12com/tns7b3akmtzrizsdxm8t/championsstory11026.png","width":400}])
Meet Champion Story, a new student-led Student Council initiative sharing the people, accomplishments, events, and stories that make up the GCA community. Watch Episode 1 and see GCA through the voices of our students.
![Help Shape This Year’s Student Clubs!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790778534/gcak12com/sipyg4fbn8i9ouahnc5c/clubssurvey1026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790778534/gcak12com/sipyg4fbn8i9ouahnc5c/clubssurvey1026.png","width":400}])
GCA students can help shape this year’s virtual club offerings by sharing their interests and ideas. Complete the Student Club Interest Survey by October 9 at 4:00 p.m.
![Financial Aid Night: FAFSA, Scholarships & More]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790863254/gcak12com/wzqe23qwciavcqw4n4l0/FinancialAidNight.png","width":225}])
Join GCA Counselors on October 6 at 6:00 p.m. for Financial Aid Night. Families will learn more about FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and other resources that can help with college costs.
![Stack the Support: Special Education Resources & Family Support]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790868812/gcak12com/vvfe9xppm5nvg5z5zy6s/10-02_SE_News.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790868812/gcak12com/vvfe9xppm5nvg5z5zy6s/10-02_SE_News.gif","width":400}])
This week’s Special Education Newsletter includes academic support strategies, Parent Pit Stop options, new Parent Dashboard updates, video resources, community events, and Parent Mentor support.
![Stay Connected with GCA! Follow @GCAchampions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790869792/gcak12com/px9udtoc0zg7v4kut9xn/SocialMediaEndCardFollowUs400x400px1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790869792/gcak12com/px9udtoc0zg7v4kut9xn/SocialMediaEndCardFollowUs400x400px1.png","width":400}])
Follow @GCAchampions on Instagram, Facebook, and X to see student and staff highlights, school happenings, celebrations, and more from across the GCA community.
![Message from Mike]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790946225/gcak12com/mutpuxyltof04nndldub/DistrictNews-400pxx400px5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790946225/gcak12com/mutpuxyltof04nndldub/DistrictNews-400pxx400px5.jpg","width":400}])
Superintendent Mike Koii sits down with GCA parent and Learning Coach Audrey Sharpe to talk about how her family has adjusted to this year’s school-day structure. Hear their perspective on personalized learning time, teacher engagement, and how families can help students make the most of each day.
![Community Day Is October 21: Pick Your Fall Adventure!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790120396/gcak12com/rbqpsevwtcdfjtlld0oq/ChampChatterandWebpageGraphic21.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790120396/gcak12com/rbqpsevwtcdfjtlld0oq/ChampChatterandWebpageGraphic21.png","width":400}])
Community Day is back on October 21st with in-person meetups across Georgia! Choose from 16 locations featuring museums, parks, outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and more, then register in advance to join the fun.
![FBLA News: Meet Laila N. + What’s Coming Up!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790172591/gcak12com/ou70bqh1c5yb2ktg2lbc/FBLAChampChatterThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790172591/gcak12com/ou70bqh1c5yb2ktg2lbc/FBLAChampChatterThumbnail.png","width":400}])
Meet FBLA’s August Member of the Month, Laila N., catch up on recent chapter meetings, and explore upcoming opportunities including the Fall Leadership Conference, Stock Market Game, Virtual Business Challenge, and LifeSmarts.
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Hootworthy Playlist
![Lights, Camera, Hootworthy: GCA’s Film Festival Win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789667697/gcak12com/zwygccrvactvy9xydibp/HootworthyPodcastThumbnail400x400px2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789667697/gcak12com/zwygccrvactvy9xydibp/HootworthyPodcastThumbnail400x400px2.png","width":400}])
Lights, Camera, Hootworthy: GCA’s Film Festival Win
GCA students came together from across the state to create Opposite Equalities for the ATL Jewish Film student competition. Their teamwork paid off with the Building Bridges Award and a few unforgettable moments along the way.
![Talisa Hootworthy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787252055/gcak12com/wwtpd9dz8m93rcvnyqiq/MaryManningHootworthy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787252055/gcak12com/wwtpd9dz8m93rcvnyqiq/MaryManningHootworthy.png","width":400}])
When Reading Clicks: Mary Manning’s Teacher of the Year Story
Mary Manning’s path to Teacher of the Year started with something pretty simple: talking too much and helping classmates. Now, she’s still doing what she loves most, helping students find that moment when reading finally clicks and they realize, “I did it.”
![Talisa Hootworthy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776871425/gcak12com/pwkqkss3ia0eel6hpehu/HootworthyTalisa.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776871425/gcak12com/pwkqkss3ia0eel6hpehu/HootworthyTalisa.png","width":400}])
A Hootworthy Finish: Talisa’s Path to Valedictorian
Talisa shares what it was like to earn valedictorian while also leading in FBLA and winning Miss Albany Teen. She reflects on the work behind the scenes, what leadership really means to her, and how it all came together. A grounded look at doing a lot and doing it well.
![Izzy Hootworthy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773942823/gcak12com/udshbrrdoo4stzq9jsuz/IzzyHootworthy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773942823/gcak12com/udshbrrdoo4stzq9jsuz/IzzyHootworthy.png","width":400}])
Katniss Who?: Izzy’s Hootworthy Archery Journey
Izzy shares how a simple try-it-out moment turned into a serious pursuit in archery. After struggling in her first competition, she came back to win her next with the highest score in Georgia. A grounded story about focus, growth, and sticking with something long enough to see it pay off.
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