We wish our students, families, and staff a happy Lunar New Year as they begin the Year of the Snake! Lunar New Year marks the start of Spring and the new year in the lunar calendar.

Learn more about Lunar New Year—one of the most important holidays of the year for Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and other Asian communities—in this article from History.com: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/chinese-new-year

Monday, January 27th and Tuesday, January 28th will be BLOCK days. Monday will follow the 1,3,5,7 block sequence and Tuesday will follow the 2,4,6,8 block sequence. We will conduct an 11th grade class meeting on Tuesday, January 28th during 8th period. See attachment below for the revised Spring Semester Block Days.

A Note from the GCPS about February 7th: Due to the Digital Learning Days this week, February 7, 2025 (a previously scheduled DLD) will now be an in-person learning day unless there is a new weather event.

A student who is well rested and well fed and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared for testing. You can help your student do his or her best by considering these tips:

• Make sure that your student is in school and on time on test days.
• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
• Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
• Remind your student to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing.

Seniors Khang Cung Ton, Dan Oh, and Seeun Park competed in the International Plant Mars competition during the fall semester. Together they designed an experiment to determine which soil additions best allowed beans to grow in simulated Martian regolith. Last week these students were honored at the awards ceremony for achieving the greatest amount of plant growth in the high school category. Congratulations to these remarkable seniors on their hard work!

Each day Seckinger students are expected to bring their fully charged Chromebook to use during their learning activities and to complete assignments/assessments.

Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers will no longer be available for a student checkout for the day. If a student forgets their Chromebook or charger, they need to call their parents and have them bring these items to the attendance office, located at the back of the building.

It's that time of year again! You only have a few more weeks to guarantee yourself a copy of the 2024-2025 yearbook. Get yours today and don't miss out!

Junior Parents - If you missed Junior Parent Night, the recording of the presentation is posted on our SKG Counseling website:

https://schools.gcpsk12.org/Page/35186

We discussed graduation requirements, junior conferences, post-secondary planning, the SAT, financial aid, and more. The presentation includes links to great resources for you and your student!

The NACAC National College Fair will be Sunday, January 26 from 1:00-4:00 in Atlanta. Any grade can register using the following link: https://www.nacacattend.org/25atlanta/6997481.

Here is the list of participating colleges: https://www.nacacattend.org/25atlanta/6997481.

Qualified seniors: consider applying to be a Georgia Scholar before March 1! The Georgia Department of Education recognizes and honors high school seniors who excel in school and their communities as Georgia Scholars. Each Georgia Scholar receives an honoree seal for their diploma. Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are associated with this program. See attached document for more information

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 is Georgia Gwinnett College's Preview Day! This event is designed to give prospective students a comprehensive view of what Georgia Gwinnett College has to offer and help them envision their future there.

During the event, students will have the chance to:

• Meet faculty members and explore the variety of academic programs available.
• Hear from current students about their real-life experiences and life on campus.
• Learn about the admissions process and how to apply.
• Get information on financial aid and available scholarships.
• Tour campus and student housing and see where they’ll live and study.
• Enjoy a complimentary lunch in our Grizzly Dining Hall and experience the wide variety of delicious meal options available.

Sign up using the following link: Preview Day Registration Link

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
• Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Where: 1000 University Center Ln., Lawrenceville, GA 30043

If March 22nd is not a convenient date, students can visit the Event Calendar to schedule a tour at a time that works best for them.

Contact ggcadmissions@ggc.edu with questions.

The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form became available December 1. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you start the process of creating your FSA ID, which will allow an easy transition/access once the FAFSA application opens. Both the student and contributors (parent/guardian) must have an FSA ID in order to complete and submit the FAFSA application.

1. See picture below for directions on how to create your FSA AID

2. Class of 2025....you will be filling out the 2025-2026 FAFSA form.

3. Use This link to the College and Career website to watch helpful videos regarding the FAFSA https://schools.gcpsk12.org/Page/34270

Scholastic Images is taking Class of 2025 Yard Sign Orders:

• Seniors, make sure to order your Custom Seckinger Yard Sign ASAP!
• Click on the link below to place your order
• https://form.jotform.com/ScholasticImages/SKGYardSign

• All Yard Signs will be delivered with the Cap & Gowns on Tuesday, April 1st during all lunches.

• Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
  
• Students must leave school on game day and can return thirty minutes before the start.
  
• All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
  
• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
• Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER! Our new show times are Friday at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 2:00 pm! There is also an open dress rehearsal at 3:00 pm on Friday! Don't miss you only chances for this exciting play!

Tennis Tryouts have been rescheduled to Monday, January 27th and Tuesday, January 28th.

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. Click here to see the list of clubs or scan the QR code below.

The Peer Leadership class is open to rising juniors and seniors. Applications are due by February 7. Use this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1l1amA0HQbOVVXz-411Ma08bWoHhwTkFuhhkLJWPPhdM/copy

To support your child’s individual needs and interests, we offer multiple ways to connect with your family to address questions.

• Phones – Our main line is 678-288-0800.
• Email – You may email Administration with your child’s name, questions, and a preferred method of contact, email or phone. Administration Directory
• SKG Student Handbook - Check out the Student Handbook for useful information to help you navigate Seckinger HS.
• SKG Student Calendar - Follow our SKG Student Calendar to keep up with all events at Seckinger.
• Social Media - Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See details below.