August
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August 30, 2024
- Student is a Hootworthy Junior National Champion Gynmast!
- Grades K-2 Message from Principal Bailey
- Grades 3-5 Message from Principal Mullinax
- Grades 6-8 Important Message from Principal Wilkerson, Esports, and Copyright & Piracy Training
- Grades 10-12 students can earn an elective credit while working.
- APPLY NOW - Parent Advisory Council
- Message from Superintendent Kooi About Our Strategic Plan
- Georgia Cyber Academy Fundraiser Starts Today
- Register NOW for Community Events & Field Trips!
- Missed the Gifted Parent Orientation? Watch the Recording Now!
- Explore the Special Education Parent Resource Hub!
- Next Week's Academic Calendar Dates
- 🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
- Join Us for Parent Meetings in September
Student is a Hootworthy Junior National Champion Gynmast!
Meet Luke, a 10th grader at GCA, who’s making waves in the gymnastics world. Luke competes in Trampoline, Double-Mini, and Tumbling at the Junior Elite level. He earned 2023 Tumbling National Champion at the USA Gymnastics Championship, is member of the 2024 US Junior National Tumbling Team, and is ranked 4th in the world in tumbling for his age group. Check out Luke's interview on this episode of Hootworthy!
Grades K-2 Message from Principal Bailey
Grades 3-5 Message from Principal Mullinax
Grades 6-8 Important Message from Principal Wilkerson, Esports, and Copyright & Piracy Training
To view an important message from Principal Wilkerson, view Grades 6-8 MGB News.
Also, learn more about Esports for GCA Middle Grades Students.
Grades 10-12 students can earn an elective credit while working.
APPLY NOW - Parent Advisory Council
The purpose of the Parent Advisory Council is for parents to be positive ambassadors while providing meaningful input that impacts our GCA community.
This year's application is NOW OPEN. Application will be open until Friday, September 6th at 5:00 pm.
For more information, visit the Parent Advisory Council page.
Message from Superintendent Kooi About Our Strategic Plan
We sought feedback from our students, families, teachers, and staff to understand better what they love about GCA and the best ways to drive our learning organization forward. As a result, this strategic plan showcases our mission and vison for the future and will help align our efforts to accomplish our goals for GCA students and the broader GCA school community. View our Strategic Plan
Georgia Cyber Academy Fundraiser Starts Today
Our goal is to raise $20,000.00 for GCA students' and teachers' school activities.
We are asking ALL parents, to register their student(s) here:
https://www.shopfund.com/
You can use any of your students’ teachers for the “Teacher Name” field when registering.
Any student that is registered and gets 10 shares clicked will be entered into a drawing for over $100,000 worth of prizes.
“We Appreciate Your Support”
Register NOW for Community Events & Field Trips!
Missed the Gifted Parent Orientation? Watch the Recording Now!
Explore the Special Education Parent Resource Hub!
Next Week's Academic Calendar Dates
🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
Join Us for Parent Meetings in September
Come and Join the Seniors as we breakdown what your Senior needs to graduate from GCA, what opportunities are available, and how we can help.
September 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM District Curriculum Night:
The Curriculum & Instructional Programs Department provided information about the GCA Curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year in all K - 12 classrooms at Georgia Cyber Academy.
District Curriculum Night Recording: https://youtu.be/z1KyffFQxRM
District School Curriculum Night Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xNQGUmRpo0RoOrdjsxOSvhRBrbHbR6pd?usp=sharing
**If you speak another language, language assistance services are available free of charge. Please email Translation Services at translations@georgiacyber.org.**
Dual Enrollment Info Session Dates, Canvas Flyer. Students must register first using link, Calendar description would be Dual Enrollment Information Session.
Copyright Piracy Training Room Link: https://georgiacyber.class.com/class/319ae6e9-2a08-454c-b33d-dbb94604e112
In the session, we will discuss various technology tips including education on the harms of copyright piracy, and computer literacy.
The recording will be placed on the GCA Parent Calendar if you are unable to attend live.
**If you speak another language, language assistance services are available free of charge. Please email Translation Services at translations@georgiacyber.org.**
Join your 9th Grade School Counseling Team to learn more about what programs we will be offering this year and how we can help your student be successful in High School.
English Literacy
Agenda:
Our English Literacy classes are designed for adult parents and Learning Coaches who want to learn English as a second language. Instruction will focus on boosting English skills with a thorough review of grammar, vocabulary, and writing, covering all key areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Whether you're looking to help your child learn or improve your own skills, our classes offer valuable insights and practical strategies for mastering English. These sessions are open to parents of English learners, all GCA parents, Learning Coaches, and GCA's community stakeholders.
Register here. Regístrate aquí.
English Literacy Room Link: https://georgiacyber.class.com/class/6488044c-3c33-48c5-a0e2-618451c8901d
**If you speak another language, language assistance services are available free of charge. Please email Translation Services at translations@georgiacyber.org.**
CTAE Parent Night
September 17, 2024
Time: 6:30-7:30
Details: Event for our families to learn more about career-aligned courses offered at the Secondary Grade Band. Our CTAE program prepares students for their future careers and provides the opportunity for students to earn industry credentials in high school.
How to Access: https://georgiacyber.class.com/class/ce936f27-de36-4879-95bb-9ecb02ba5f58
Questions: April Howell ahowell@georgiacyber.org or Rita Barnes rbarnes@georgiacyber.org
Join the PTSO in Snellville, GA Region 3 At Bruster's Ice Cream
When: September 19, 2024
Where: 2324 Scenic Hwy #124, Snellville, Georgia 30078
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come Let's Mingle and Have FUNNNN!!!!!!!!
(All Proceeds go to the PTSO to Benefit our GCA Students)
Questions:president@gcaptso.org
September 19, 2024 - Champion Tour
Recordings and Presentation Slides
During the Champion Tour, we discussed Parent Leadership opportunities and Attendance Awareness with our Attendance Department guest speaker. During the last stop on the tour, we transitioned into grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12), breakout rooms where educators reviewed how you can help support your student with Math.
All Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xNQGUmRpo0RoOrdjsxOSvhRBrbHbR6pd?usp=sharing
September Champion Tour Recording: 9/19/24 Champion Tour: Parent Opportunities and Attendance Awareness
Primary Grades K-2 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 GCA Champion Tour: PGB (KG - 2nd) Math Breakout
Elementary Grades 3-5 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 GCA Champion Tour: EGB (3rd-5th) Math Breakout
Middle Grades 6-8 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 Champion Tour: MGB (6th-8th) Math Breakout Room
Secondary Grades 9-12 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 GCA Champion Tour: SGB (9th-12th) Math Breakout
**If you speak another language, language assistance services are available free of charge. Please email Translation Services at translations@georgiacyber.org.**
English Literacy
Agenda:
Our English Literacy classes are designed for adult parents and Learning Coaches who want to learn English as a second language. Instruction will focus on boosting English skills with a thorough review of grammar, vocabulary, and writing, covering all key areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Whether you're looking to help your child learn or improve your own skills, our classes offer valuable insights and practical strategies for mastering English. These sessions are open to parents of English learners, all GCA parents, Learning Coaches, and GCA's community stakeholders.
Register here. Regístrate aquí.
English Literacy Room Link: https://georgiacyber.class.com/class/51bd3a44-8246-4899-af16-bf9c678f58e1
**If you speak another language, language assistance services are available free of charge. Please email Translation Services at translations@georgiacyber.org.**
THIS EVENT IS FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR GRADUATION MEETING
ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 @ 6:00 PM.
https://georgiacyber.zoom.us/s/97304457571
September 25, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spanish Champion Tour
Spanish language delivery of 09/19/2024 Champion Tour. After the Parent Meeting, a translatable recording of the previous Champion Tour Breakout Session (Primary, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary) on how to help your student with Math was provided.
All Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xNQGUmRpo0RoOrdjsxOSvhRBrbHbR6pd?usp=sharing
Champion Tour Recording: 09/25/2024 Gira Campeona - Matemáticas
Primary Grades K-2 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 GCA Champion Tour: PGB (KG - 2nd) Math Breakout
Elementary Grades 3-5 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 GCA Champion Tour: EGB (3rd-5th) Math Breakout
Middle Grades 6-8 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 Champion Tour: MGB (6th-8th) Math Breakout Room
Secondary Grades 9-12 Math Breakout Room Recording: 9/19/24 GCA Champion Tour: SGB (9th-12th) Math Breakout
**If you speak another language, language assistance services are available free of charge. Please email Translation Services at translations@georgiacyber.org.**
Join us to find out what your child needs to do as an 11th grader and what opportunities are affording them at GCA. We look forward to seeing you there!
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August 23, 2024
This week's edition contains news about Community Events, Grade Band Updates, Information about English Literacy, and more!
- It's time to register for September's Community Events
- Apply Now - Parent Advisory Council
- Continue SOARing this School Year!
- Grades K-2 PGB Updates from Principal Bailey & How to Win PBIS Points!
- Grades 3-5 EGB Updates from Principal Mullinax & How to Win PBIS points!
- Grades 6-8 MGB ELD and Curriculum Night
- Grades 9-12 SGB ELD and Curriculum Night
- SE Recording Out Now - Don't Miss Out!
- LIFE Families: Join the Excitement! It's Pep Rally Time!
- Save the Date the Cherrydale Fundraiser is around the corner
- English Literacy Registration NOW Open!
- ESOL Families Schedule a Meeting Now!
- Next Week's Academic Calendar Dates
- 🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
- Join Us for Next Week's Parent Meetings
It's time to register for September's Community Events
It's time to register for September's Community Events
Did you know that GCA offers educational and social outings for our wonderful GCA Champions? That's you! We look forward to seeing you for another round of travels across Georgia and beyond! Visit our Community Events News page for all the details!
Apply Now - Parent Advisory Council
APPLY NOW - Parent Advisory Council
The purpose of the Parent Advisory Council is for parents to be positive ambassadors while providing meaningful input that impacts our GCA community.
This year's application is NOW OPEN. Application will be open until Friday, September 6th at 5:00 pm.
For more information, visit the Parent Advisory Council page.
Continue SOARing this School Year!
Continue SOARing this School Year!
Success through GCA's SOAR Expectations means students are expected to demonstrate safety, staying on task, having an awesome attitude, and demonstrating responsibility in all areas of school life. View our guide of SOAR Expectations in this week's PBIS News.
Grades K-2 PGB Updates from Principal Bailey & How to Win PBIS Points!
Check out how your student can win PBIS Points!
Next week August 27th, come to Curriculum Night and win PBIS points for your student. Also learn what we will teach and how can partner to improve student achievement.
YAY, PGB Students completed iReady! View Grades K-2 PGB News to learn how to understand their results.
Grades 3-5 EGB Updates from Principal Mullinax & How to Win PBIS points!
EGB Students rise up and win PBIS points!
Did you know if you come to Curriculum Night on August 27th, you can win PBIS points? Plus your Elementary academic staff share resources on how to improve your student’s achievement.
Learn how to understand your student's iReady results by viewing the Grades 3-5 EGB News page.
Grades 6-8 MGB ELD and Curriculum Night
MGB ELD and Curriculum Night
August 28th is our first Enhanced Learning Day (ELD) of the year. For more information, view Grades 6-8 MGB News.
On August 29th, we invite you to join us for Curriculum Night where you will learn how to improve your student’s achievement.
Grades 9-12 SGB ELD and Curriculum Night
SGB ELD and Curriculum Night
This week we have the open office schedule for our first Enhanced Learning Day (ELD)of the school year on August 28th.
Also, see the SGB page for the links to Curriculum Night August 29th at 6:30 PM.
We invite you to read about our Teachers of the Month each month on our Grades 9-12 SGB News page!
SE Recording Out Now - Don't Miss Out!
LIFE Families: Join the Excitement! It's Pep Rally Time!
Save the Date the Cherrydale Fundraiser is around the corner
English Literacy Registration NOW Open!
Registration NOW Open!
Our English Literacy classes are designed for parents and Learning Coaches who want to learn English as a second language. Instruction will focus on boosting English skills with a thorough review of grammar, vocabulary, and writing, covering all key areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
ESOL Families Schedule a Meeting Now!
Next Week's Academic Calendar Dates
🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
Join Us for Next Week's Parent Meetings
August 16, 2024
This week's Champ Chatter includes news for all grade bands, iReady, SOAR Expectations, Special Education, 504 Plan reminders, Community Events, PTSO, and next week's Parent Meetings.
Check out what's coming soon at EGB!
On August 27th, come to Curriculum Night to learn more than just what we teach, but also how you can improve your student’s achievement.
What is ELD? Our first Enhanced Learning Day (ELD) is August 28th..View Grades 3-5 EGB News to find out!
We’re excited about this year’s Science & Social Studies Fair! View Grades 3-5 EGB News to watch a short video about what to expect.
Primary Grades K-2 News
Read this week's news for information about the S.O.A.R acronym and save the date for Curriculum Night on August 27th at 5:00pm.
Here's what's happening in Middle Grades
On August 29th, we invite you to join us for Curriculum Night where you will learn how to improve your student’s achievement.
August 28th is our first Enhanced Learning Day (ELD) of the year. For more information, View Grades 6-8 News >
This week's SGB News includes great opportunities for students!
Learn how to join a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), how to see your unofficial transcript right now, and get details about Curriculum Night August 29th.
Registration NOW Open!
Join us and become part of our vibrant, supportive community! Whether you're looking to help your child learn or improve your own skills, our classes offer valuable insights and practical strategies for mastering English.
MTSS/AIM Families
Learn more about i-Ready and how you can track your student's progress!
Check out our SOAR Expectations!
Success through GCA's SOAR Expectations means students are expected to demonstrate safety, staying on task, having an awesome attitude, and demonstrating responsibility in all areas of school life. View our guide of SOAR Expectations in this week's MTSS News.
SE Families Join us next week!
Special Education is hosting this year’s first Parent Orientation on August 20th! Get all the details about the session on our news page. Don’t miss out!
504 Plan Families
Reminder: GCA requires all students to have their cameras on during daily classes with faces visible to teachers. Following this policy earns PBIS Reward points, while not following it may result in a referral. Click to learn more and ensure your student stays on track!
🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
Join Us for Next Week's Parent Meetings
August 9, 2024
Welcome to this week's Champ Chatter! Here are a few reminders... Champ Chatter is your source for all district news and and is sent each Friday afternoon. Make sure you check out your respective grade band and other department news for updates. Also, be sure to check out upcoming parent meetings and events as well as district updates like how to support GCA through our Publix and PTSO fundraising initiatives.
You do not want to miss it!
Next Week's Academic Calendar Dates
Primary Grades K-2 News
Read this week's news for information about the S.O.A.R acronym and save the date for Curriculum Night on August 27th at 5:00pm.
Elementary Grades 3-5 News
Read this week's news for information about the S.O.A.R acronym, save the date for Curriculum Night on August 27th at 6:30pm and Social Studies Fair resource links.
Middle Grades 6-8 News
Read this week's news for information about Meet the Teacher recordings and how to purchase Middle Grades Spirit Gear.
Secondary Grades 9-12 News
If your student is taking an AP class(es) and you missed the meeting, please find the recording in the Grades 9-12 SGB News below.
Counseling News
Counseling and Student Support Services welcomes you to the 2024-2025 school year. We have lots of great information for you this year. Click the link below to read our August newsletters for Grades K-5 and 9-12.
Help GCA earn 💵 when you shop.
Want to help our school earn some green?
Publix Partners makes raising money easy. Simply join Club Publix and select our school to contribute every time you shop.
Be a GCA Feature Friday Star 🌟
Don’t miss your chance to shine!
Get featured on our social media @GCAchampions. It's fun, easy, and a great way to share your awesomeness!
AIM Families - Save the Date:
August AIM Program Orientations. The AIM Orientation is a targeted session for our students and families supported by the AIM (Academic Interventions Monitoring Program).
AIM Families: Learn more >
SOAR With PBIS!
What does SOAR mean? What does PBIS mean? We've got the info you need!
🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
Become a Member of our Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO)
All PTSO fundraisers and membership drive funds assist with school-related programs and projects.
Join today to help support GCA students.
Join Us for Next Week's Parent Meetings
August 2, 2024
Champ Chatter - August 2, 2024
Hope your first day of school was filled with laughter, joy, and the thrill of new beginnings. You have the power to make this year your best one yet! This year we encourage you to get to know each other, set goals, and have fun! We wish you a smooth and successful school year! Enjoy this week's District and Grade Band updates.
Next Week's Academic Calendar Dates
Primary Grades K-2 News
A message from Principal Bailey: Welcome Back Primary Families!
Read the rest of this week's news for information about camera expectations, iReady administration next week, Meet the Teacher recordings and how to purchase Primary Grades K-2 Spirit Gear.
Elementary Grades 3-5 News
A message from Principal Mullinax: Welcome Back Elementary Families!
Read the rest of this week's news for information about Meet the Teacher recordings and how to purchase Elementary Grades 3-5 Spirit Gear.
Middle Grades 6-8 News
A message from Principal Wilkerson: Welcome Back Middle Grades Families!
Read the rest of this week's news for information about Meet the Teacher recordings and how to purchase Middle Grades Spirit Gear.
Secondary Grades 9-12 News
A message from Interim Principal Zimmerman: Welcome Back Secondary Families!
Read the rest of this week's news for information about Meet the Teacher and Open House recordings as well as information for students taking AP courses this semester.
🌳 Next Week's Community Events 🦉
2024-2025 GCA PTSO Membership Drive
For only $5 per school year, you will receive access to special programs, input on engagement activities, parent support services, and much more. Click here to learn more ->
Join Us for Upcoming Parent Meetings
Parent Meetings are held to help you stay informed about important information at Georgia Cyber Academy.
All August Parent Meetings are listed at the below and here: Calendars >
Next Week's Parent Meetings
08/08/2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Advanced Placement Information Session Recording and Presentation Slides
In the Parent Meeting, we discussed AP course expectations and details on how to sign up for AP exams
Presentation Slides:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xNQGUmRpo0RoOrdjsxOSvhRBrbHbR6pd?usp=sharing
Advanced Placement Recording: