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• Spirit Wear Day: tomorrow (spirit wear/jeans with no holes)
• V Football Scrimmage vs. MPC: tomorrow @ 6:30 p.m. (home)
• Senior Class Retreat: Aug. 14 - 16
• Ice Cream Social: Aug. 18 (see below)
• Yearbook Portraits: MS/US - Aug. 23, LS - Aug. 24
• LS Class Group Photos: Aug. 25

By Kellie Watts

AP Physics students were introduced to physics laboratory design and experimentation through their summer project. Their challenge was to build and execute a device that would accurately measure 10.0 seconds. Students brought their designs in on the first day of school with a complete self-constructed apparatus, lab procedure, data, analysis and conclusion. This is a great first project because it provides a lot of insight into how each student thinks, problem solves and deals with the setbacks of a challenge. AP Physics is a very rigorous course that will certainly encompass all of these components. The students who quickly learn from their mistakes and critically think to push through challenges will be successful. These students have impressed me with their work so far, and we are looking ahead to a great year!

By Johnny Griffin

Our Mega Relay was an exciting way to kick-off the GWA 2022-23 school year! Our Mega Relay is a race between every class in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade to complete 14 different tasks! Each grade level has a “team winner” and there was also one overall champion! Every student in every class was involved in the events; a great time was had by all in this “fancy” relay race! We appreciate all of the GWA educators who helped us have an amazing start for our middle school.

Miss Henry’s first-grade class is learning about short vowels through fun, creative and engaging lessons. After reading “When the Alligator Came To Class” to her students, they searched the room for alligator feet shapes showing short vowel words. Next, students made their own alligator hats and wrote original stories about when the alligator visited Miss Henry’s class.

The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program is the result of the Education Expense Credit law, passed by Georgia’s elected officials in 2008. This program allows individuals and corporations to receive a dollar-for-dollar Georgia income tax credit for redirecting a portion of their state income tax payments to GOAL. The GOAL Program is a remarkable and important opportunity provided to Georgians by our elected officials.

GOAL uses these redirected funds to provide private school scholarships to qualified students transferring from a Georgia public school. Taxpayers can designate which school receives their redirected tax payments for scholarships, and as a GOAL partner, GWA is able to directly benefit from your redirected funds.

This is a proven opportunity that is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our school community. By simply contributing to Georgia GOAL for a 100% Georgia income tax credit – in other words, by contributing with dollars you must spend anyway, you will help maximize financial aid funds available to the school to be used for tuition assistance for deserving families desiring a George Walton Academy education. Click HERE to learn more and submit your application.

George Walton Academy offers a quality afterschool program for students in K4 through sixth grade. This program offers a fun and safe environment for students after the normal school day ends. Click HERE to learn more.

Buy your yearbook today! Click HERE to order.

Each year, Mrs. Carver's lower school art students learn the importance of sketchbooks. Each student is presented a sketchbook to use for the school year. Students are encouraged to write and draw ideas in the sketchbook. Students love having this tool and it is a great way to express their creativity!

Join Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia this fall (August 16-September 20) for the Peach State Tour! GWA upper school students and parents are invited to the 2022 Peach State Tour information sessions offered in-person and via Zoom Webinars. These sessions will allow you to learn more about Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia. These events are FREE and open to ALL high school students and their families, but space is limited! Register online today to secure your spot. When registering for a session, please sign up for the session that best suits your location. Sign up for a session at http://www.peachstatetour.org/students.html. Please feel free to contact meet@uga.edu if you have any questions regarding these events or logistics on how the virtual events work.

Dawgs 360 supports all aspects – or the full circle – of Bulldog student life. The organization was created to engage the entire school community and benefits the student experience at all grade levels.

A family membership to the organization is $360 (2022-2023 school year) annually and Dawgs 360 member families enjoy:

*Admission to all concerts, plays, and performances

*Admission to all home athletic competitions, except playoffs

*Field trips, for both the student and the member chaperone (overnight field trips require additional fee)

*Class parties

*10% discount on all regular-priced apparel at the Dawg Shop

Click HERE for more information and membership form.

Additionally, Dawgs 360 is simply the best way to get involved at GWA! It is the clearinghouse for all volunteer opportunities on campus. It’s a 360 degree turn, a full circle of influence that promotes and celebrates Bulldog school pride. Dawgs 360 dues go directly to funding student life opportunities.

We encourage parents to become involved in our GWA community. Attending events and volunteering are great ways to meet other parents, interact with students and collaborate with GWA faculty. There’s no limit to what we can accomplish when we work together.

Email Elizabeth McDonel, Director of Dawgs 360, at emcdonel@gwa.com if you’re interested in volunteering as part of Dawgs 360 or if you have any questions.

Cheer on the varsity Dawgs tomorrow night as they scrimmage against Mount Paran Christian at home! The first game of the season will be next Friday, August 19 at Lake Oconee Academy with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Let's go Bulldogs!

Today's In Focus is proudly sponsored by Brysan Utility Contractors, Inc. (www.brysanutility.com). Interested in advertising through our Corporate Partnership program? Contact Mike Elmankabady melmankabady@gwa.com or call 678-635-3812.