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Friday, January 10, 2025, will be a Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students in GCPS. Students should visit their eCLASS course page from each teacher for directions and your asynchronous learning assignment. See note below for official announcement from GCPS:

This decision was made in an abundance of caution because rain, snow, and freezing temperatures are forecasted for Friday morning through Saturday morning.

If the forecasted storm causes widespread power outages in our county or if Governor Brian Kemp declares a state of emergency, our status on Friday may change to ‘all schools and offices closed.’ We will send an additional notification to families and staff through ParentSquare as needed.

Important information for GCPS families:

• Please note that this means there are no sports, events, activities, or meal deliveries on Friday, January 10.
• For the Digital Learning Day on January 10, schools and teachers will communicate the specific expectations for completing and submitting activities and work.
• Any students who are unable to participate should work directly with their teachers on alternative activities and assignments.
• Students should ensure they have their district-issued devices at home for this DLD.
• Additional directions and information will be sent to students and families directly from teachers and schools.

We recognize school closures and schedule changes disrupt family schedules. In emergency situations, such as snow and icy weather conditions, the top priority is the safety of students and staff. Please visit our website to learn more about our inclement weather decision-making process, communication protocols, or additional information about closures and delays.

GCPS schools and offices will be closed on MLK Day— Monday, January 20— with students and staff returning to class on Tuesday, January 21.

The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is observed as a national holiday each year on the third Monday in January. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

The commemoration of #MLKDay as a Day of Service is a call to act on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as we work together to make our communities more equitable, build bridges, lead with empathy to address social issues, and commit to being of service to each other.

Make Monday a day on, not a day off. Click here to learn more, and to find links for service opportunities: https://americorps.gov/newsroom/events/mlk-day

See attached documents below for the Block Day Schedules for second semester.

Attention 10th and 11th graders! Maxwell HS offers students the opportunity to learn hands-on career skills while still attending SKG for core classes. Check out their great career programs here: https://schools.gcpsk12.org/domain/7739.

On Monday, January 13th, a representative from Maxwell will be available in all lunches to answer questions. Applications are open now in the Student Portal!

If you are interested in taking DE classes next school year, students AND parents must attend this meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16th at 6:00 PM in the SKG Theater.

In addition to the DE Meeting, the AP Fair will take place in the Commons starting at 5:30 PM. Students and parents will have to opportunity to speak with SKG AP teachers and learn about the programs offered.

Please join us for our Financial Aid/FAFSA Night for Senior Parents on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00 PM. To create an FSA ID, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

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

It is time for the American Legion Oratory Competition. See information below for the upcoming program. The local competition will be handled by the American Legion Post 127 in Sugar Hill. This is a judged event with multiple stages and an opportunity to earn scholarship money up to $25,000!

See documents below for guidelines, an entry form, and some additional materials.

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.

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

A blind woman is hunted in her own home- her only hope is to cut the lights... Come see the thriller "Wait Until Dark" January 22-24 at 6:00pm in the theatre! Tickets on sale NOW!

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.

Come join the next AI Student Association Meeting 1/16/25 @ 2:20pm in T345

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.