GCIT Weekly Newsletter

Bring your family and come join us for an afternoon of fun and good food at the Food Truck Festival at GCIT on Saturday, November 2 from 3pm - 7pm.

Proceeds from the Food Truck Festival will be used to send students to local and State competitions. Bring your family and join us for an evening of fun and really good food! Your support will be greatly appreciated!

What: FCCLA Food Truck Festival

When: November 2, 2024 from 3pm – 7pm

Where: GCIT 400-wing cafeteria

Cost: $35 per ticket

This is the link for tickets: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZ643W3B1H7L9MS&OPTZZ643W3B1H7L9MS=ZZ643W3B1IMLOR2

Do not miss this scrumptious event! Hurry get your tickets!

This week students and staff participated in various Halloween activities where their creativity and generosity were on full display. Whether it was participating in our annual Trunk or Treat, donating non-perishable foods for our food drive - "So Kids Can Eat", creating artistic hair designs with manikins in Cosmetology class, participating in the door decorating contest, joining with friends and colleagues to display various themed costumes, or going solo in their costume designs - students and staff had a very exciting week leading up to Halloween.

We would like to thank all staff, students, parents, and community members for participating in the many activities of this week and for showing their school spirit! Thank you!

The camaraderie at GCIT is infectious!

Happy Halloween from the Math Department Villains.

GCIT English Teachers chose to dress as iconic "Shrek" characters! Happy Halloween Everyone!

Congratulations to the winners of the Hair-o-ween manikin contest. The Junior and Freshman students in Mrs. Mancini ‘s and Mrs. Arnold’s classes did an excellent job with their creativity and artistic abilities to portray their Halloween projects. Here are the Winners.

Mrs. Arnold’s Junior Class the winner is Pirate Killer

• Arianna Orama
• Danna Reinoso
• Lucia Pasquarello
• Samantha Markham

Mrs. Mancini’s Junior Class the winner is Medusa

• Madison Celeste
• Andie May DeGeorge
• Brinley Campbell

Mrs. Arnold’s Freshmen Class the winner is Medusa

• Isabella Reyes
• Izabel Boyle
• Danaiyan Caderno
• Olivia Floyd

Mrs. Mancini’s Freshmen Class the winner is Baddie Dusa

• Florenee Raie
• Janessa Butts
• Paisley Gilcher
• Cori LaBance
• Chloe Stevens
• Laura O'Drain

Written by Doreen Mancini

Do you know an 8th grader who is interested in attending GCIT next school year - who want to be part of all these great things happening at GCIT?

Well, the admissions process is about to begin for the 2025-2026 school year.

GCIT Admissions is introducing the Program Showcase for SY2024-2025. Please note, that the Program Showcase is taking the place of GCIT’s Information Sessions and Student Visits (formerly shadow visits).

The dates are November 6th, November 23rd, and December 3rd. You only need to sign up for one date, as the presentation will be the same on all three dates.

Please click the link below to visit GCIT’s Admissions page for more information, and to sign up. Please read all information before signing up for a Program Showcase date!

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

What: Program Showcase

When:

November 6 - two sessions: 9 - 11am AND 12:30 - 2:30pm

November 23: 10am - 12pm

December 3: 6pm - 8pm

The goal of the field trip was to learn about conservation. Student viewed the work of three industry professionals and were challenged to apply what they learned. There were two challenges for saving an endangered species:

Challenge #1: Think like a scientist and build new knowledge.

1. What endangered species does your group want to study?

2. What part of the world does the animal live? Describe its habitat.

3. What is causing them to be endangered?

4. List 1–2 reasons why this species should be saved.

5. Create a sketch graph of how the population of your species has changed over time.

Challenge #2: Think like an engineer and design a solution to a problem.

6. As a group, brainstorm ideas of smart devices that could be used to help monitor and save this

species. All ideas should be written down!

Below are pictures of their work.

Written by Dr. Kevin Campbell

Students in Mrs. Eppolite's Honors Spanish III class worked together in groups to research the different aspects of an Ofrenda for the Mexican Holiday of Dia de los Muertos. Each group researched their aspect, created and designed something representing their aspect and then presented it to the class and added it to our class Ofrenda.

The different aspects of the Ofrenda are Flowers, Candles, Pictures, Skulls and Papel Picado. Another important part of this holiday is Pan de Muerto (Dead Bread). Our bakery was nice enough to make our classes delicious Pan de Muerto for our classes and for them to try an important food in this Mexican Celebration!

Written by Rachelle Eppolite

Excellent collaboration between Chef Clark's Baking class and the World Language department!

Introducing the GCIT Book Exchange station! Feel free to take the books on this shelf and give them a new home! If you have books that you no longer want but are 1) in good condition, and 2) school appropriate, please donate them by leaving them on the shelf for a new owner to find. The station is located next to the glass hallway outside room 1210.

Written by Kelsey Bagelmann

Congratulations to the Fitness for Life Spot Light Students!

• Aaliyah Martinez
• Jaxson Miller
• Makayla Drainville
• Tyler Kulik
• Dom Thompson
• Jamie Ciesiekla
• Taylor Pfeffer
• Anna LaPalomento
• Mathew Dill

Written by Jason Ruczynski

This week the Drama Senior class performed their senior show - "Museum". It was an excellent performance and our talented young actors performed with a great professionalism! Their high level of performance was recognized by experts in the field, who attended the show. Unbeknown to our young actors, members from the New York Film Academy attended one of the shows and based on the performance awarded 4 seniors scholarships - a total of $70,000. The students were awarded these scholarships during the closing night of the show.

Congratulations to Ms. Katie Knoblock and her entire team for directing the students and producing such a phenomenal show!

In the month of October, School Based continued to recognize Suicide Awareness. The staff and students were given random buttons and bracelets to support Suicide Awareness. The semi-colon (;) on the pins represents that your story isn't over. "The semicolon has become a symbol for those who have battled depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health issues; it is a reminder that even though their story could have ended there, they chose to continue on". Always know that someone is here for you. Never suffer in silence.

Written by Dr. Joseph Jacob

During the month of October School Based also hosted week of respect and Red Ribbon Week. The students were asked to sign a pledge to be Drug and Alcohol free. The students did a great job, and their names are displayed on a bulletin board outside the School Based office. This is just a small start to our display. The Red Shirts and other students did a great job getting students to sign up and spread a positive word.

Hello All from School Based Youth Services (SBYS). Just a beautiful photo from bus duty in the morning on a wonderful November morning.

This November SBYS will be going to Cathedral Kitchen on November 20. Permission slips are located in the School Based offices and the following day we will be hosting our annual Advisory Dinner, November 21. It is a limited availability event, but we would love to have you.

This month we will have a few guests to discuss Mental Health and the resources available within our community. Please email Dr. Jacob at jjacob@gcecnj.org so I can confirm your attendance. Dinner will also be served so we welcome you and your student, BUT you must get a confirmation on attending as space is limited.

Written by Dr. Joseph Jacob

And last but not least, School Based and the entire GCIT family would like to welcome back Ms. Glazer. Ms. Glazer has served as the former Director of School Based Youth Services and will be with us to assist students in the SBYS offices. She will be here on a limited based, but we are certainly glad she could assist us, and we welcome her back with open arms. Students are welcome to make appointments to see her when she is here. Her office will be located in the School Based suites next to Mrs. Hasko and Mr. Ruiz. Welcome Back Ms. Glazer!

Thank you for the continued support of School Based Youth Services. If you need anything, please reach out to Mr. Ruiz, Mrs. Hasko, Ms. Glazer or myself. Have a great day.

And just a reminder that GCIT will be hosting the SAT's on December 7th. Please sign up through www.collegeboard.org That is not sponsored by SBYS, but we help with it.

Written by Dr. Joseph Jacob

Practice, Fun and Team Bonding all in one!

Written by Cherise Hasko

Spirit Week is coming soon. November 12-15th. Show Off your school pride! 🎉

• Monday: School is Closed
• 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.
  

Cap off the week with the Homecoming Dance on Friday, Nov 15th from 6 PM – 10 PM!

💃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! 💥

Written by Nikki Jacob

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 2 - Annual FCCLA Food Festival - 3 - 7pm

November 6 - Staff In-Service (no school for students)

November 6 - Program Showcase - Prospective students & parents

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