GCIT Weekly Newsletter

The Culinary & Baking Departments would like to thank everyone for their support of the FCCLA Food Festival. Without the help and support from the different departments, parents, and students this event would not be possible.

Special thanks to:

• Mr. Dave White and the construction students for assembling the trucks.
• Ron Wenzel and Sara Kijewski for coming out to volunteer and help us during the event.
• Zach Bates for doing the music and sound.
• Mr. Roskiewich for facilitating as the Masters of Ceremony during the event.
• Darren Leary, his student intern, and Rachelle Petrille for photography.
• Katie Arnold for always doing an amazing job with baskets.
• Elena Sima, Tom Hill, and all the Culinary and Baking students for always helping at all the FCCLA events.
• The maintenance department for doing an amazing job setting-up tables, helping us move countless number of tables and chairs, cleaning up, and reorganizing the cafeteria after the event.
• All staff, administrators, parents, families, and friends for purchasing tickets, attending the event, buying basket tickets, and allowing students to help.

Please know that your support is very much appreciated and we look forward to your continued support in future FCCLA events! Thank you!

Written by: Chef Oberfank

The event featured local restaurants giving out samples from their menu, as well as student and teacher “food trucks” giving out their own culinary/baking creations, a cake and cupcake decorating competition, and 80 raffle baskets!

The event was a huge success, with over 300 guests in attendance, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of many people within the school community! Thank you!

GCIT Admissions held its first ever Program Showcase, today, Wednesday, November 6th. The Program Showcase has taken the place of GCIT’s Information Sessions and Student Visits (formerly shadow visits), as a new way for interested students and their parent/guardian to visit GCIT, meet students, faculty and staff, and tour our state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, kitchens, and workshops!

GCIT students worked firsthand with visiting students to show them what an average day in their academy consists of. Activities ranged from styling hair in Cosmetology, 3-D printing in Engineering, welding metals, and so much more!

If your 8th grader is interested in learning more about the incredible opportunities and experiences available at GCIT, please click the link below to sign up for our next Program Showcase!

https://www.gcit.org/apply-to-gcit/admissions

Next Program Showcases:

• Saturday, November 23 at 10am
• Tuesday, December 3 at 6pm.

This week, students in Mrs. McCarthy 1-2 period Health Careers Exploration class, went to NovaCare in Woodbury for a field trip. The students spent time exploring the clinic with physical and occupational therapists. They learned about strength training, modality usage, functional awareness, balance training, and how to create splints.

Written by Amanda McCarthy

Mrs. McIntyre 's Sophomore class used their new styling techniques to create a Halloween- themed mannequin. All of the groups worked very hard and should be proud, the voting was very close.

This year's winner is Queen of Hearts!!

Congratulations to Ava Mercanti, Olivia Clemmenson, Leah Franklin, and Addison Adam's!

A special shout out to Charlotte Fjellin for assisting with the online voting!

Written by Dale McIntyre

This past Friday, Spanish classes presented lessons on the Day of the Dead – “Dia de los Muertos”!

I would like to share that Deneen Clark – from the Bakery and Pastry Shop prepared over 100 Traditional Bread called “Pan de Muerto” for Mrs. Eppolite's and Ms. Perez's classes. The sample size bread were a hit with our students!

We shared via email a traditional recipe with Mrs. Clark and she gracefully agreed to prepared them with three days notice.

This is a very traditional bread to have as part of the traditional “Altar” prepared to honor departed loved ones.

Again, this is another demonstration of the wonderful & supportive GCIT staff.

Below are some pictures of our kids enjoying the “Pan de Muerto”.

Written by Olga Perez

Dance

• 9th - Macy Phillips - "Macy is a focused young artist. She takes class with equal attention to her training and effort." - Teacher - Mrs. Stahl

• 10th - Annaleigh Reid - "Annaleigh brings such positive energy to the dance studios. She is always willing to try new ideas without judgement of herself or others." - Teacher Mrs. Stahl

• 11th - Jocelyn Gorski - "Jocelyn is a joy to have in the dance studios. She is always smiling, kind and positive." - Teacher - Mrs. Stahl

• 12th - Sydni Taylor - "Sydni is a hardworking and mature young artist. She calmly problem solves difficult tasks/concepts and is not afraid to find out of the box solutions." - Teacher Mrs. Stahl

Drama

• 9th - Thomas DeGeorge - "Tom is a great addition to the drama department! He is always willing to lend a hand to help out!" - Support Staff - Mr. Zach Bates

• 10th - Olivia Young - "Olivia is an outstanding young lady - she complements the drama department and GCIT each and every day!" - Counselor - Mrs. Tocco

• 11th - Jocelyn Lee - "Jocelyn Lee is an amazing member of the drama department. From the start Joci has been responsible, amicable, and wonderful to work with. Whether it is organizing a class event, working as an assistant stage manager or acting as the Thespian Jr. Choreographer, she is not only talented but consistent and reliable." - Teacher - Mrs. Walsh

• 12th - Matthew Perkowski- "Matt is an outstanding young man and simply pleasant to be around. He is always willing to help out with whatever needs to be done and a true pleasure to have as a student!" Teacher - Mr. Cop

Congratulations to all our students-of-the-month!

The following students were recognized by the Principal, Ms. Girard, for their exceptional academic and conduct as a GCIT student. Congratulations!

Dance:

• Jayla Ford – 10th
• Hannah Murawski – 12th

Drama:

• Jacob Graves – 9th
• Brian Guzik – 9th
• Finnley Rogers – 10th
• Zero Harding – 11th
• William Baker – 11th
• Sydney Gonzales – 12th

GCIT’s boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams ran in the south sectionals Group 4 race this week, the final race of our season. They capped off a fine season with some notable personal record times. In fact, one of our runners, Connor Auge, set the school record for a 5k race time at 16:25.

Connor is a senior and spent the better part of the last three years training in the off season by running winter and spring track for is home school. Other runners should also be recognized. Owen DeLuca ran a 17:01, finishing 41st. Duke Snyder-Shellito ran a 17:31 and finished 58th.

Our girl’s ran well too. Jordan Moczydlowski ran 39th in her race and registered a 20:57 time, a personal best. Natalie Pandolfo also finished in the top 60 and bested her time for the season. Thank you so much to the team, what a great season!!

Written by Rob Kijewski

Playoff Victory: GCIT beats Manalapan 4-0! Congratulations!

Go Cheetahs!

Playoff Victory: Beats Cherokee 2-0! Congratulations!

Go Cheetahs!

Playoff Victory: Beats Lenape 1-0! Congratulations!

Go Cheetahs!

Calling all Cheetahs to show off their school pride by participating in Spirit Week November 12-15th. Show Off your school pride! 🎉

• Tuesday: Red, White, & Blue
• Wednesday: Rhyme Without a Reason 🎶
• Thursday: Class Color Day 🎨
• Friday: PJ Day 😴

Powder-Puff T-shirts and Tickets are ON SALE NOW!

GCIT's annual Powder-Puff game will be held on November 14, 2024, at the Deptford High School Football field.

• Tickets are available at the gate for $5 cash only.
• T-shirts: We have a limited quantity of T-shirts available at the gate. The T-shirts are $15.
• GCIT parents/guardians, siblings, and grandparents are welcome to attend the game!
• ALL NON-GCIT students MUST PURCHASE A TICKET.
• An adult must accompany any child who is not a GCIT student.

Homecoming Dance on Friday, Nov 15th from 6 PM – 10 PM!

💃Location: The Merion: 1301 US-130, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

💃 Tickets: $60 Purchase Tickets Here

Permission Slips will be available soon. All students going to Homecoming must complete the permission slip in order to attend.

🚗 Pickup/Drop-off Options:

• 5:30–6:00 PM / 9:30–9:45 PM
• 6:00–6:30 PM / 9:45–10:00 PM

Get your tickets, plan your outfits, and let’s make this the best week ever! 💥

NJSLA Fall Block

12/9/24 and 12/10/24 - ELA (Freshman) periods 1-4

12/11/24 and 12/12/24 - Math (Freshman) periods 1-4

Make-ups: 12/16/24- 12/19/24

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NJGPA Spring

3/10/25 and 3/11/25 - ELA (Juniors) periods 1-4

3/12/25 and 3/13/25 - Math (Juniors) periods 1-4

Make-ups: 3/17/25- 3/20/25

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NJSLA Spring Block

5/12/25 and 5/13/25 - Science (Juniors) periods 1-4

5/14/25 and 5/15/25 - ELA (Freshman) periods 1-4

5/21/25 and 5/22/25 - Math (Freshman) periods 1-4

Make-ups: 5/27/25- 5/30/25

Submitted by: The Assessment Team

November 7, 8 & 11 - NJEA Convention and Veterans Day (School Closed)

November 12 - 15 - Spirit Week

November 13 - PTO Meeting

November 14 - Powderpuff and Senior Parade

November 15 - Homecoming at The Merion (1301 Route 130 South, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077)

November 15 & 27 - Holiday Door Decorating Contest

November 23 - Program Showcase for Prospective students & parents

November 28 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break

December 3 - Program Showcase for Prospective students & parents

December 9 - NHS/NTHS Induction Ceremony

December 9 - 19 - Holiday Door Decorating Contest

December 14 - Breakfast with Santa (fundraiser) - 9am - 12pm

December 16 - 20 - Spirit Week and Holiday Candy Gram Sale

December 20 - Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

December 23 - 31 - Winter Break

January 23 & 24 - Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

February 3 - 7 - School Counselor Week

February 7 - Mr. GCIT

February 26 - Red Cross Blood Drive

March 10 - 17 - St. Patrick's Day Door Decorating Contest

March 17 - 21 - Spirit Week

March 21 - Cotillion (9th & 10th Grade Dance)

March 26 - 27 - Dancing For Humanity