GCIT Weekly Newsletter

As the first Newsletter edition for 2025, I would like to take this opportunity once more to wish our entire school community a very Happy New Year - I hope that your year is filled with happiness and successes!

Thank you for always being a productive contributor to our school community! We began the new year with student assemblies, where we reviewed important reminders regarding ensuring that our students and staff are safe while on campus. During the assemblies, we also encouraged everyone to be vigilant regarding safety and security procedures.

All staff and students are required to have their GCIT lanyard and ID around their neck before entering the building and while on campus. Visitors and contractors to our building are also required to check-in and wear different color lanyards and identification while on our campus.

I would like to thank all the staff and students who continue to adhere to this procedure and encourage all parents to remind students to place their lanyard and ID in their bag after leaving the building so that they can have it the next school day. Let's all play our part to keep our school safe!

Mrs. McIntyre's Cosmetology 4 students visited Mr. Takach's Electrical shop to learn about electrical safety and how circuits can become overloaded. Before leaving, students tested out their small electric appliances and saw how to reset a blown breaker and how to inspect cords and plugs for damage.

Written by Dale McIntyre

An exciting day for our Computer Science Academy at Rowan University! 🌟

🚀 Mr. John Lyden gave us a tour of their cutting-edge data center and future plans.
💡 Insightful chats with Dr. Antonios Konstos on high-performance computing and AI in engineering.
🤖 We learned about current AI efforts from Rowan's Information Resources & Technology Department.
👩‍🎓 A fantastic Q&A panel with former student workers who are now making waves as IRT employees!

Such experiences showcase the vital link between academia and industry. 🎓

Written by Drew Favat

The Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Science (AMAS) program is now a National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA) certified program! We received the note below from the Director of Workforce Innovation at NIICA, Robert Weinman.

"I’m thrilled to share some great news with you! As a member of the Semiconductor Industry Network of Colleges™ (SINC), your program and course profiles entered into the National Talent Hub™ (NTH) have been vetted and are now officially NIICA Certified.

This certification validates that a select set of your education and training programs align with the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) employers in advanced manufacturing and the semiconductor industries require. It’s a clear acknowledgment of the critical role GCIT plays in preparing the workforce of tomorrow."

Congratulations to our AMAS program, Mr. Joe Haase, Mr. Matt Woodrow, and all those who continue to make our AMAS program successful!

During club on Friday, January 10, HOSA welcomed guest speaker, Paula Hollis, a program manager for healthcare optimization at Independence Blue Cross. She shared her undergraduate and graduate experiences with the members, emphasizing important lessons our students can apply to their futures in healthcare. Thank you, Paula!

Written by Caitlin Estabillo

The PTO is launching our first fundraiser, Yay! Starting on 1/10/25 thorough 1/31/25 we will be pre-selling donuts, BOGO cards, certificates and coffee. Please see the flyer below with all the information and the link to order is also below.

https://krispy-kreme-5837.cheddarup.com

Written by: Christina Moys - GCIT's PTO Vice-President

Please note that the snow day make up will be on June 23, 2025, which will be a half day for students.

The tentative date for graduation will remain on June 20, 2025.

The update calendar is shown below and can also be found on the GCIT website.

Please read below for the links, directions, and deadlines for submitting purchasing Yearbook/Deadlines, and purchasing a Senior Recognition Ad. Any questions about ordering or submitting for Senior Recognition Ad please reach out to Jostens directly.

Buying a Yearbook (link will not be active to purchase until August)

How do I purchase a yearbook?

Purchase a 2024-2025 yearbook directly through Jostens CLICK HERE.

What are the pricing deadlines for the yearbook?

• Last Chance for Personalization: $95.00 Ends: 1/31/2025 Personalization: $7 Icons: $4
• Last Chance to order online: $95.00 Ends: 6/1/2025 (Date may change)

After 6/1/2025 you will only be able to order a yearbook through Mrs. Grant in person. Please make check payable to GCIT for $95. You can drop it off in a sealed envelope with name written on the front of the envelope and drop it off to room 309.

Pricing options for your Yearbook:

• Personalization: $10
• Icons: $5
• Signature Package: $18
• Clear protective cover, Autograph Section, Photo Pockets : $5

Senior Recognition Parent Ads

How much do parent ads cost? How can I purchase one for a graduating senior?

Purchase parent ads and/or find pricing information directly at the Jostens website at CLICK HERE

Ad Deadline Date - 1/13/25

• FULL PAGE: $225
• HALF PAGE: $145
• QUARTER PAGE: $85
• EIGHTH PAGE: $65

As of right now the Parent Ad deadline is January 13th. If you submit after this date, you will be charged more so I recommend completing it as soon as you can. Reminders for this deadline will go out on the GCIT email blast. First Ad sales will end on 1/13 for 48 hours and re-open on 1/15 through 2/13.

FINAL END DATE - 2/13/25 (no exceptions)

• FULL PAGE: $240
• HALF PAGE: $165
• QUARTER PAGE: $100
• EIGHTH PAGE: $75

Written by Karen Grant

The GCIT Cosmetology Department will host our 12th annual Fashion Show on January 30th at 6:00pm in the theater. The doors will open at 5:00pm for food and fashion. All the students are very busy preparing their models.

Our theme this year is "Dress to Impress Dollhouse Runway". All proceeds will go to "Wigs for Wishes" and the cosmetology senior trip to NY. Please come out to vote for your favorite model.

QR code for tickets and all other information. 2 tickets per student in theater viewing. Extra viewing from the commons area .

Written by Doreen Mancini

Give your items a second chance! GCIT’s HOSA will be hosting a clothing drive on January 11 from 7:30-10:30 AM. We will be accepting gently used/unwanted items that must be bagged.

Please separate any high-school aged clothing, as GCIT would like to use some for students in need. We accept clothing, shoes, apparel, purses, jewelry, backpacks, utensils, hard and soft toys, electronics, among many more items. Any items with holes, stains, or odor will not be accepted. With any questions, contact Ms. Melniczuk or Ms. Boskey!

Written by Caitlin Estabillo

January 11 - GCIT Day of Dance

January 30 -31 - Students 12:15 Dismissal (Semester 1 Finals)

February 3 - Staff In Service (no students)

February 3 - 7 - School Counselor Week

February 26 - Red Cross Blood Drive

March 4 - 8 - School Musical

March 8 - SAT

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

March 17 - 21 - Spirit Week

March 26 - 27 - Dancing For Humanity

March 28 - Cotillion (9th & 10th Grade Dance) Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

March 29 - SkillsUSA Competition at GCIT

April 3 - Schoolwide Culture Day

April 7 - 11 - Assistant Principals Appreciation Week

April 16 - Administrative Professional's Day (observed)

April 17 - Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

April 18 - 25 - Spring Break (school closed)

April 28 - May 1 - Spring Dance Showcase

May 2 - Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

May 2 - Junior Prom

May 5 - 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 - 11 - Freshman Drama Production

May 20 & 21 - Dance Senior Pieces

May 23 - Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

May 26 - Memorial Day (school closed)

May 27 - Senior Awards Ceremony

May 30 - Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

May 30 - Senior Prom

June 1 - 5 - Senior Trip - Disney World, Orlando, FL

June 9 - Junior Trip - Hersey Park

June 17 & 18 - Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

June 19 - Juneteenth (school closed)

June 20 - Graduation Day (Tentative)

June 23 - Last Day For Students - 12:15pm Dismissal

June 24 - Last Day For Instructional Staff