Jaguar Bytes

We will follow a block bell schedule this coming week on Wednesday (1,3,5,7) and Thursday (2,4,6,8).

• AP Exam Registration closes on November 9th
• Jaguar Gobble and Go 5K, November 15th at 8:00 AM

On November 11th we honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11th for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Thank you, Gwinnett voters! With your support, GCPS can continue providing safe, modern schools and classrooms across the county. Your vote helps shape the future for every student. We anticipate certified results by the end of the week. #GCPS #ESPLOST

Selected rising 10th and rising 11th graders will receive an invitation to the Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) Student Convening during 8th period on Thursday, November 13, in the Main Floor Lecture Hall (T212). These students have been identified from the most recent EOS Student Survey administration as having the following criteria to be successful in an AP course despite having never taken an AP course:

Academic Self Mindset

Academic Strategies Mindset

Purpose for Learning Mindset

Focus Mindset

Self Efficacy Mindset

Academic Persistence Mindset

During this meeting, students will speak with AP teachers, administrators and current AP students and receive information about AP courses at SKG with the goal of having each and every student to sign up for at least one AP course next year. These students' attendance will be entered as "ACT" for 8th period. They will receive passes during 1st period on this date. Please email AP Chris Bess if you have any questions.

🎉 Lace up your sneakers, Seniors & Community! 🎉 Join us for our Senior Class 5K & Fun Run 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ All proceeds go toward celebrating our first full graduating class! 🎓✨ 📅 November 15th, 2025 📍 Seckinger High School Bring your friends, family, and school spirit—let’s run for a cause! 💙

Click Here to Register: Jaguar Gobble and Go Sign Up

We will celebrate College & Career Week November 17-21. See themes below:

Monday: Military Monday (Wear Camo or Military) Military representatives will be in attendance during all lunches

Tuesday: Technical College Day Tuesday (Your FUTURE is Bright; Wear Neon Day) GTC representatives will be available during all lunches

Wednesday: Workforce Wednesday (Dress for Your Future Career)

Thursday: College Thursday (Wear Your Favorite College Shirt or Jersey)

Friday: Apply to College Friday (SKG Spirit Day) Seniors can participate in applying to college with fee waivers for most Georgia colleges and universities.

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Seckinger on Tuesday, November 11th during all lunches, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:

• Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!

• Bring a $150 deposit to get the order started and proof of your letter (actual award letter patch, certificate, or note from coach/sponsor)!

• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

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• Class Ring Orders for ALL juniors and seniors!

• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.90)!

• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!

• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Seniors, make sure to order your Cap & Gown package ASAP to ensure we have your size at Cap & Gown delivery!

• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card [$4.95 processing fee applies])

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

At their second VEX Robotics Tournament of the season, held on 11/1/25, all three SKG robotics teams (4873S, 4873K, 4873G) made it to the tournament quarterfinals. Team 4873G made it to the tournament semifinals. Team 4873S was again awarded the Judges Award based on their excellent communication skills, teamwork, and professionalism.

Congratulations to our October Impact Players Geri Amadeo, Lindsey De Oliveira, Vic Eaton, Mike Lasseter, Nicole Spierman, Randi Hill, Tim Corrigan, Casey Emmanuel, Becky Gindlesperger, and Lexi Maddox.

Congratulations Coach D for being named GVCA 5A COACH OF THE YEAR! We are so thankful for you!

Congratulations to Reina Kim who was named the recipient of Big Future Scholarship: $500 scholarship for two or four-year institutions. BigFuture from College Board is a free online planning guide that helps all students take the right first step after high school. Every month, BigFuture awards $500 and $40,000 scholarships to students who take steps toward their career and the education they need to reach it. Learn more at www.bigfuture.org/educators.

Shoutout Ms. Gindlesperger's Mechatronics class and their creative Halloween themed animatronic projects. Students used their creative engineering skills to come up with unique projects to showcase in their Halloween haunted house walkthrough.

This week GCPS recognizes National School Psychology Week and celebrates the role of school psychologists within schools and communities. This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path”, highlights the work school psychologists do to help their communities support the growth and development of their children into thriving individuals. Thank you Ms. Lori Draper for all you do for our students!

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Home Basketball Opener: Tuesday, November 11th.

JV Girls 4:30

VG 6:00

VB 7:30

The Boys' Volleyball Club will hold tryouts on Monday, November 17, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Auxiliary Gym. You must have a GCPS physical form on file with Ms. Baker (Room T332). Email LBaker@gcpsk12.org for details.

Auditions for the SKG Winterguard are coming up! Winterguard is open to all 9th-12th grade SKG Students - no experience necessary! Attend our interest meeting on 11/3 at 6pm (a parent must also attend) to learn more before auditions!

• 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.

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.

Items will be placed in a box and labeled with the participant's name. Drop off in room T235. Ends 11/14/25 and up to three hours can be earned for 15 items.

We are excited to announce that the SKG Music Producers Club YouTube channel is now live! Check out our channel to see and hear music from our awesome student producers! New playlists will be added throughout the year-this month the students created two playlists "Halloween" and "Electronic/Game Music" click on the link to see, hear and share their work!

Link to Channel: https://youtube.com/@skgmusicproducersclub?si=1QffyTfhKwKAb70B

Got brains to share? JAGS Connect is looking for SKG students who can help their fellow JAGs level up! Let’s be real—sometimes students explain it best. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information. Students interested in being tutors must have all teacher recommendations completed by Nov. 7th. For students looking to level-up their grades, peer tutorials begin Monday, Nov. 10th in the SKG Library. Tutorials will be Face-to-Face on Mondays. Don't have a ride or early afternoon time? We've got you covered. Digital tutorials will also be available to SKG high school students and Jones Middle School students. Digital tutorial sign-up QR Codes will soon be available in the SKG Library and posted on every floor.

Click the button above for a list of dates and times for help sessions for each subject. Please read the reminders below about the SKG Help Sessions:

• Please arrive on time to ensure you receive timely assistance and do not miss any important information.

• Come prepared with questions or specific topics you'd like to review during the help sessions. This will help you get the most out of your time.

• You can attend any help session for your course—even if the teacher isn’t the one you normally have. All teachers are here to support you!

• If you need to meet with a teacher outside of the days and times listed here, please be sure to email or speak with them directly to schedule an appointment. Don’t assume they’ll be available without confirming first.

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.
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