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• Homecoming Festivities: Friday, Oct. 13 (see below)
• Early Dismissal: Oct. 13
• Homecoming Dance: Sat., Oct. 14, 8-11 p.m.
• Sign Up Deadline for Youth Basketball: Oct. 13
• Fall Break: Oct. 19 - 20
• First/Second Grade Musical Performances: Oct. 27
• Fall Sports Senior Night: Oct. 27
• Admissions Preview Day (The Hill): Nov. 2

In Mrs. Dickerson's sixth-grade Social Studies class, students are exploring Ancient Egypt. In this activity, students were asked to decode hieroglyphics to solve a puzzle and unlock a secret lock box found in an unknown tomb that holds extremely valuable contents.

Hieroglyphics is a complex writing system that can be used to express ideas. For many years, no one understood hieroglyphics. Finally, the Rosetta Stone was discovered by French soldiers and helped archaeologists and linguists understand hieroglyphics. Students this year have been making connections with how ancient writing has inspired our language and writing system today.

Eighth-grade science students were charged with the task of designing a car from LEGO parts. Students tested several factors such as mass, length, width, height, aerodynamics, air resistance, terrain, tire type, temperature and weather. The students also manipulated the height of the ramp to see how ramp height also affects speed and acceleration. Once data was collected, students graphed the data and compared their results with other classes.

Throughout this month, the PARC is sharing a variety of information regarding dyslexia. There is no better time to learn how to support students struggling with dyslexia, while bringing awareness to others in the community about its effects on the student population.

Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing, and spelling difficulties. Studies suggest one in five students are affected by dyslexia. Learn more about dyslexia by visiting the links below.

https://www.dys-add.com/index.html

https://dyslexiaida.org/october-is-dyslexia-awareness-month-2/

https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-at-a-glance/

Governor Kemp has proclaimed October as Dyslexia Awareness Month. Please click HERE to read the official proclamation.

Disarming Dyslexia,

Doretta Power

It has been a fun-filled Homecoming Week and it's not over yet! Be sure to wear your GWA spirit wear or Homecoming t-shirt tomorrow as we wrap up HOCO 2023 dress up days.

The Latin Club gathered to paint mythologically-inspired pumpkins to place around the school for the month of October.

If it's time to upgrade your GWA wardrobe - stop by the Dawg Shop for the latest styles in dress code approved items, spirit wear and more!

Tomorrow's Homecoming match up with the LCA Lions is at 7:30 p.m. in Don Williams Stadium. Tickets are available on GoFan (click HERE) or at the gate. Support our athletes and cheer on the Dawgs!

Cheer the Lady Dawgs on to victory this Saturday at home! Ticket prices are set by GIAA at $15/adult and $10/student - no Dawgs 360. They may be purchased at the gate or online at on GoFan (click HERE).

Sign up for Youth Basketball today! The GWA Youth Basketball program focuses on developing fundamental skills and a love for basketball to build a pipeline of skilled basketball players to the middle and high school levels. GWA offers boys & girls youth basketball for students in grades 3 - 6.

Teams will practice twice a week, with games being played on the weekends. Practices will start the week of October 16, with games beginning mid-November and running through the end of January.

The cost for youth basketball is $150. This covers league fees and a team uniform (jersey and shorts). Registration will close on Friday, October 13. Please complete the registration form below to register your child.

Boys Youth Registration: https://forms.gle/SCax6X4LXq4bRxro9

Girls Youth Registration: https://forms.gle/xxz9Y2QZFZX1RAe48

If you are interested in coaching, please reach out. Before the season starts, a coach's meeting will be held with Coach Hines (Girls Varsity) and Coach Reynolds (Boys Varsity) to cover expectations.

Please reach out to Coach Jackson, sjackson@gwa.com, with any questions.

YOUTH WRESTLING sign ups coming soon!

Today's In Focus is proudly sponsored by Technical Survey Services, Inc. (www.tss-atl.com).