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GECKOWATCH
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 | ISSUE NO. 2
Important Dates
GWHS LIBRARY
Visit our GWHS Library Webpage for the latest promotions and activities
happening in our library. Check out our vast eBook collection and our
EBSCO databases. Our Virtual Library is open 24/7 to assist you with your
academic and leisure needs!
https://sites.google.com/gdoe.net/gwhslibrary/home
Virtual Library Orientations will be happening during the month of
December from 2-3 pm. Please be sure to sign up using our Google
Form to receive a Meeting Link. https://forms.gle/eVo7ZNXu54wLXoTp7
We have
over 650 students who joined our Google Classroom: Student
Library Resource Center, please email gwhslibrary@gdoe.net to join and to
receive current book promotions, eNewsletters and resources.
LAPTOP DISTRIBUTION
Need a laptop? The device application is on our school website.
Download, complete, and send to gwhs@gdoe.net.
Applications
Received
337
Applications
Approved
337
Laptops
Received
313
• December 1-3 (Tues-Thurs) - Hard Copy
Packet Distribution (see schedule)
• December 8 (Tues) - Our Lady of Kamalen
Holiday - NO CLASSES and CAMPUS CLOSED
(Online classes may have asynchronous
learning session OR make up on Friday -
inquire with individual teachers for details)
• December 15-17 (Tues-Thurs) - Hard Copy
Packet Distribution (see schedule)
• December 18 (Fri) - DEADLINE to submit
Model of Learning Application
• December 21-January 1, 2021 - CHRISTMAS
BREAK - NO (Online) CLASSES / NO HARD
COPY PICK UP
• January 4 (Mon)* - Online classes resume
• January 5-7 (Tues-Thurs) - Hard Copy Packet
Distribution Resumes (see schedule)
• January 7 (Thurs) - End of 2nd Quarter / 1st
Semester
NOTE: *DOE is preparing for Re-Entry for students in
the traditional, face-to-face model. Details will be
shared as they are received.
Any changes to the school’s schedule or procedures
are posted on our school website, social media sites,
and sent out through SWIFT Power Announcement.
ANNOUNCEMENTS for ALL
• The GWHS family welcomes the following new
teachers: Mr. Eric Ada, Math; Ms. Krizia Gozo,
Counselor (For students in following alpha listing:
Pangelinan - San Nicolas, M.); Mrs. Nenita Salinas,
Science (She’s returning from retirement!)
• We also welcome the newest member of our staff, Mr.
Brandon Ayuyu.
• There have been some changes with our teachers.
Those who have had Mr. San Nicolas for English
(On PS, he was replacing Ms. Martha Tenorio) will
now have Ms. Jerrika Atalig. Ms. Mosher is on
leave and will be covered by Ms. Noshista
Delgado.
As of Nov. 25, 2020
STAY
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KUDOS!
• During the 1st Quarter, JROTC had 34 students that received the Academic Achievement award (ribbon);
in addition, 78 students were advanced/promoted in rank. WAY TO GO!!!
• Congratulations to our SENIORS, winners of PDN’s ‘Pika’s Best’ Class of 2021!
• THANK YOU to Mrs. Joy Ada and her students who allowed our teachers to learn with and from them in
their online class. “Hats off” to you all!
• ELA Department: A big "Si Yu'os Ma'ase" to Ms. Liz Hamilton for presenting the Ekwal-Shanker Individual
Reading Inventory Assessment and Mrs. Amber Quichocho for sharing classroom strategy Pear Deck
Google Slides presentations on November 20, 2020 during regularly scheduled ELA CLT. Outstanding job!
DOE and COVID-19
CAR SCORE
SCHOOL READINESS DASHBOARD
WHAT’S AHEAD: RE-ENTRY
• Depending on the health situation of our island and our Risk Level (see School Readiness Dashboard above), we
can anticipate a return to our school campus as early as January 2021.
• This Re-Entry is applicable only for those students who elect to return to the traditional face-to-face model
• The department will be phasing out the Hard Copy model of learning as student devices and internet access
becomes available to students. The Hard Copy Model would only be provided to a very small segment of the
population based on extreme need
• Those who wish to return to the traditional face-to-face (F2F) model MUST complete and submit an
Application Form AND an updated Health Information Form no later than December 18th .(Once it is
available, it will be accessible at gwhsgeckos.com or at Grab and Learn Pick Up)
• In the event of closure after re-entry, students enrolled in F2F will return to the MOL in which they had been in
previously (online or hard copy)

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HARD COPY LEARNERS
• Requests have been made to switch from ONLINE to HARD COPY. As we are working towards
phasing out the hard copy model, approval to switch will be on a case-by-case basis and
dependent upon extreme need
• When the phasing out begins, those who have demonstrated a commitment to learning
through the hard copy model by consistently picking up work and submitting
assignments may be given approval to remain on the HC Model. All others who have been
inconsistent will be expected to apply for Traditional Face-to-Face OR Online (once devices for
internet services becomes available).
EXPECTATIONS:
Pick up packets EVERY
OTHER WEEK - this also
counts towards
attendance
Complete assignments
and RETURN when
picking up new packet
Complete assignments
with INTEGRITY
Check the school
website, follow GW on
social media sites, or
check-in with teachers via
email frequently. Any
sudden changes to the
Grab & Learn Schedule
will be posted
immediately through
these avenues.
UPCOMING CHANGES:
• AP/Honors students are
highly encouraged to switch
to the online model. Those
who remain in the hard
copy model during the 2nd
semester may not receive
the additional 10 points at
the end of the semester
• Beginning 2nd Semester
(3rd Qtr), some
performance-based
classes will ONLY be
offered ONLINE (ROTC,
Keyboarding, Choir, ). More
info forthcoming.

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ONLINE LEARNERS
For those who have RECENTLY received laptops
or have changed from Hard Copy to ONLINE, be
sure to check your GDOE email for invites to
Google Classroom (If you didn’t get an
invitation, EMAIL your teacher and ask to
resend. Teachers’ emails are posted on the
website under ‘Directory’)
Log onto your classrooms as scheduled per
subject area. Not attending class equals an
absence.
You should have a SYNCHRONOUS learning
session Monday-Thursday for each of your
classes
Throughout the week, you may be engaged in
asynchronous learning as you practice what
you’ve learned
Be sure to READ and SIGN the revised MOU
(given through English teachers, and also
available on the school website)
• Each day is designated for a particular subject area(s), and should be the same for ALL teachers/classes.
• Times may vary, depending on team agreements, and teacher-student ratios.
• Notify teachers and/or admin - gwhs@gdoe.net) (teachers’ emails in ‘Directory’ on our website) with any
concerns

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LIFE READY: College and Career Supports
For more information: https://www.gwhsgeckos.com/college--career-prep.html
Contact your counselor for more
information about college or
career opportunities.
Don’t know who your counselor is?
Check our website:
https://www.gwhsgeckos.com/counselors.html
PSAT
ATTENTION
SOPHOMORES and JUNORS:
The last chance to take the PSAT is
on January 26, 2021. If you are interested in
taking the PSAT, contact Ms. Monica Lujan
at matlujan@gdoe.net. Tests will only be
ordered for those who contact and confirm
with Ms. Lujan.
Application posted on our school website.
The Admissions Team at Saint Mary’s College of California is
thrilled to have connected with so many of your students via
virtual high school visits, college fairs, interviews, and more this
fall! Although we aren’t able to travel to your schools and fairs
and meet you all in-person, we still want to do everything in our
power to share the wonderful, world-class experiences Saint
Mary’s offers our students.
Upcoming Deadlines:
• Early Action Deadline—Nov 15
• Regular Decision Deadline—Jan 15
• Departmental Scholarships—Jan 15
For more information, contact Ms. Monica Lujan
at matlujan@gdoe.net

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