October 14th, 2025

Dear GEC Community,

We are in the final week of Term 1, and it has been an amazing start to the school year! On behalf of the entire GEC team, we are all so proud of your growth and excellence this Term 1! Thursday, October 16th is the last Day of Term 1. Please make sure you are in communication with your teachers and coach to ensure you have a strong end to the term. We want to share some important dates and reminders as we close out Term 1 and head into Term 2.

Important Term 2 Dates:

  • Thursday 10/16: Last day of Term 1 and all final grades for Term 1 will be posted
  • Friday 10/17: No tutoring (the term has ended)
  • Monday 10/20 and Tuesday 10/21: No classes – Your coach will be reaching out to you about your Term 2 schedule to make any adjustments or schedule changes. 
  • Wednesday 10/22: Day 1 of classes for Term 2!
  • Wednesday 11/26 – Friday 11/28: GEC is closed for Thanksgiving Break 
  • Thursday 12/18: Last day of Term 2 
  • Monday 12/22 – Friday 1/2: GEC is closed for Winter Break
  • Wednesday 1/7: Day 1 of Term 3
  • Friday 1/16: January Class of 2024 Graduation! More information to come! 

A Few Reminders:

  • Schedule changes: You can adjust your Term 2 schedule during the first week of classes, so please make sure you are in communication with your coach.
  • PowerSchool logins: Make sure you have access to PowerSchool so you can review your Term 1 grades! Ask your coach for your login if you don’t have it.  

In Term 2, we look froward to celebrating our upcoming January graduates! You will also receive a graduation plan that reflects your progress towards graduation from your coach.

Thank you for your commitment to yourself and your goals in Term 1. Thank you to our GEC Team for all they do each day to support our students. Please make sure you always contact your coach with any questions you have.

We look forward to an amazing end to Term 1 and an excellent start to Term 2. Keep excelling!

With gratitude,

Chelsea Kirk
Executive Director
Chelsea.Kirk@goodwillexcelcenter.org
(202)-839-3652