GCIT Weekly Newsletter

This week about 215 students accompanied by 22 staff travel to Disney in Orlando for the Senior Trip. It was a week filled with fun, thrills from the many rides at the parks, excitement to be with friends, and very hot weather! Throughout the week, the synergy of GCIT's staff was on full display. It started with the exceptional organization of the trip by our class advisors: Sara Ruczynski, Christina Smyth, John March, and Katie Knoblock. They thought of and planned every detail of the trip to ensure that all the students had the best time! My sincere thanks to these amazing educators who continue to go above and beyond to ensure that our students continue to have an unforgettable senior trip each year. Many students commented that it was the best week of their lives!

The advisors would not be able to do such an amazing job without the chaperones on the trip. The outstanding teamwork observed by our staff on this trip is the dream of any school administrator, and I am so thankful and appreciative of their professionalism, collaboration, and dedication to our school community! My immense thanks to the chaperones on the senior trip this year for their phenomenal work - Kevin Campbell, Doreen Mancini, Katie Knoblock, Katie Arnold, Dale McIntyre, Deneen Clark, Sarah Ruczynski, Kevin Heck, Christina Smyth, Ron Wenzel, Carl Heil, Summer Smith, John March, Ryan Hoolahan, Jessica Damminger, Jim Connor, Elena Sima, Cherise Hasko, Heather Worthington, Joe Jacob, and SRO Ed Siebert.

Special thanks also to the nurse who accompanied us on the trip, Nina Rai, for working with me to care for our students.

I also want to acknowledge our amazing seniors who went on the trip. They were so well behaved and respectful that everywhere we went I received multiple compliments on how exceptional a group of kids they are - from staff and random guests at the hotel, to the flight attendants - they all gave very positive feedback on the behavior of our students! At the end of one of the return flights, the flight crew was so impressed that they played the graduation song (Pomp and Circumstance) to wish the students a great graduation in a few weeks! While we were all very tired at the end of the trip, it was definitely an awesome and successful senior trip with great laughs, fun, and exceptional teamwork! My heart swells with pride to be a part of such wonderful students and staff!

Thanks also to those who were not in attendance but made this trip possible in one way or the other - GCIT School Board, Superintendent Mike Dicken, Assistant Superintendents - Brian Shakespeare and Amy Capriotti, building administrators, Nurse's office staff, main office support staff, and all our senior parents! Your continued support to our students and staff is greatly appreciated! Thank You!!

Below are a few photos from the trip.

This week Nadja Hayes (class of 2017) came back to the GCIT dance studios to share her professional dance experiences with the junior and freshmen dancers. Nadja made her Broadway debut in "The Wiz" at the end of May and is currently performing as an ensemble member in the production. Additionally, she has extensive experience in the commercial dance scene, performing in the Superbowl (Shakira), Grammy’s (Missy Elliott), Coachella (Lil Uzi Vert), and has appeared on TV. She was able to share her experiences about the industry with the students, what it is like to work with a talent agent, and the differences between the east and west coast dance scenes.

Written by Marissa Stahl

Today I took my Spanish II and III students to an authentic Mexican Restaurant (La Esperanza) where the students got to sample traditional Mexican food including cactus and mole. While the students were on the trip, they had to order everything in Spanish and were not able to use English. The students were immersed in the language, culture and enjoyed a lot of delicious food! We really had a great time!!!

The Automotive Technology Department received a generous donation of a new Ford Explorer from ACE Ford, which will be used by students in the Automotive Program to learn different systems and skills in automotive repair and maintenance.

We have a special video production dedicated to this generous donation. Please click the button below to view the video.

Students of the Month:

Dance:

RaeAnna McCracken - 9th

Erin Mays – 10th

Devon Brown – 11th

Naomi Jones – 12th

Drama:

Ruby Donaruma – 9th

Sophia Aquilar – 10th

Nicholas Intrieri – 11th

Liam DiDonato – 12th

Principal’s Good News:

Dance:

Jocelyn Gorski – 10th

Gabrielle Eobbi – 10th

Larry Norman – 10th

Claire McQuaid – 11th

Drama:

Elizabeth Gordon – 9th

Kayla Zlatkin – 9th

Margaux L’Italien - 10th

Jasmine Goines-Lloyd – 11th

Kaylin Stetser – 11th

Emma Leary – 11th

Jessica Gollin – 12th

Click the button below to view an article in New Town Press entitled: Local Teens Win Mobile Robotics Championship - recognizing Mobile Robotics Champions seniors Alden Rowlyk and Anthony Wolk.

Friday, June 14

Students will report to Homeroom

8:10AM – 10:10AM – students will report to period 1-2, or 1-2-3 for exams and/or class

10:15AM – 12:15PM – students will report to period 3-4 or 4-5 for exams and/or class

Note: AMAS students will be at main campus GCIT all day – at 12:00pm they will take the shuttle from the 400-wing entrance to AMAS and get on their bus to go home.

Monday, June 17

Students will report to HR

8:10AM – 10:10AM – students will report to period 5-6, 7-8, or 6-7-8 for exams and/or class

10:15AM – 12:15PM – students will report to period 9-10 for exams and/or class

Note: AMAS students will report to Homeroom then at 8:10am, they will take the shuttle from the 400-wing entrance to the AMAS building for the day.

Tuesday, June 18

All students will follow the half day schedule and report to their scheduled classes.

Note: AMAS students will follow a regular half day schedule and shuttle to AMAS at the end of 4th period like usual.

Seniors – all seniors are completing finals by May 30.

All students will be required to attend class if they have a class scheduled.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT RETURNING SCHOOL ISSUED LAPTOPS AND CHARGERS

On June 10th and June 11th, ALL SENIORS will report to ROOM 1110 by program to return their school-issued laptop and computer charger.

Monday, June 10th

• Automotive 9:00 am-10:00 am
• Biological Science 10:00 am -11:00 am
• Computer Science/ Digital Media 11:00 am-12:00 pm
• Construction 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
• Cosmetology 1:00 pm -2:00 pm

Tuesday, June 11th

• Culinary Arts / Baking & Pastry Arts 9:00 am-10:00 am
• Engineering 10:00 am -11:00 am
• Finance & Business 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Health Sciences 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
• Performing Arts Dance & Drama 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• If you have any files that you want to keep, make sure to save them to a personal computer. You can do that by signing into OneDrive on a personal computer and downloading it from there. If you need help, reach out to the Tech Department prior to returning your laptop.

• All stickers should be removed and there should be no debris left.

• The HP charger that you return should be the one that you were given by the Tech Department. Anything else will not be accepted.

• Laptop bags are not being collected. We will not take them.

• Please turn on your laptop and run windows updates prior to returning your laptop.

• Students are reminded that there is a fee of $90 for any missing/lost chargers.

• If students graduating do not return their district-issued laptop, there will be a charge of at least $900.

• Please note that diplomas will not be distributed if district-issued technology is not returned.

If you are unable to return your laptop on one of these days, make up day is Friday, June 14, 2024. On this make up day, please report to the guidance office with your laptop.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Janet Wilbraham via email at jwilbraham@gcecnj.org

Monday & Tuesday, June 10 & 11, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm – Senior laptop return

• Please bring your laptop and charger to room 1110 for return. More directions for your laptop return will be sent later.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 – 9:00am – 10:30am - Cap, Gown and Graduation Ticket distribution

• Cap, gown, and graduation tickets will be distributed in the 400 Cafeteria

Mandatory Graduation Practice 8:30am to 11:00am each day

• Friday, June 14, 2024 - GCIT campus – all students report to the 400 cafeteria
• Monday, June 17, 2024 - RCSJ campus – all students report to the Quad
• Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - RCSJ campus - all students report to the Quad

Graduation Ceremony – Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm

• The ceremony will be held at Rowan College South Jersey (RCSJ) on the Quad outside of the Eugene J. McCaffrey College Center https://www.rcsj.edu/Visit-site/Gloucester-site/Documents/RCSJ_Gloucester-Campus-Map.pdf
• Students must report to Rowan College South Jersey (RCSJ) in the Education and Humanities Center no later than 5:00pm
• Each student will be issued 4 tickets for the ceremony.
• Any guests requiring special seating accommodations should contact the school by email kcarelli@gcecnj.org or by phone at 856-468-1445, ext. 2519.
• In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the RCSJ Gymnasium and only 2 tickets will be allowed per student.
• Guests who are unable to attend will be able to log in and watch the ceremony live via the internet. The log on site will be emailed closer to the graduation date.

Calling all Parents/Guardians and Teachers to Join the PTO!

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, June 13th at 6pm in the 400 Cafeteria.

Come share your ideas or be elected for an Executive Board position!

We will share the names and a short bio of individuals who wish to serve on the Executive Board. Thanks to all who responded to the PTO survey! See you on Thursday!

• June 11 - Spring Sports Ceremony
• June 13 - Thespian State Chapter Select Performance for Nationals: Juliette and This Guy Romeo
• June 14 - Mr. GCIT - Theatre
• June 13, 14, 17 & 18 - Student Dismissal 12:15 (June 18 - last day for students)
• June 18 - Graduation Day - 6pm at RCSJ
• June 19 - Closed - Juneteenth
• June 20 - Last day for Instructional Staff