GLA West Connections
Wednesday, February 19th
When They See Us, They Will See Greatness!
Mrs. Martin: cmartin@glacharter.org (Rising Stars)
Ms. Leggett: sleggett@glacharter.org (Legendary Leaders)
Mrs. Blanding-Choice: oblanding@glacharter.org (Collegiate)
five dollar challenge is extended until the end of the month! Please keep encouraging friends and family to donate!
click the link below to donate and be sure your donation is going to GLA WEST! To ensure that your scholar gets credit, be sure to write his/her name in the box that says "who is your donation for?"
We Need Your Help - lets raise $50,000 to support our Global Excursions!
Classroom Incentives:
- We have met our $300 goal as a classroom so we will receive an invitation to GLA's Mardi Gras Celebration!
- We are the class who raised the most money from our academy so we will choose 3 staff members to get pied and a parfait party.
Scholar Incentives:
- I have raised $20 for my contribution, which is my ticket to "Pie A Staff Member" special assembly.
- I have raised the highest amount of money for my academy so I will get to pie a staff member.
- I am one of the top fundraisers in the entire school so I will be invited to a Knockerball Party & "Top Fundraisers Luncheon."
Collegiate Academy Incentives
- I am one of the top fundraisers in my academy so I will be able to dress down for a week.
- 8th Grade: Our grade group raised $3,000 so we will be able to go to Dorney Park.
School Incentive:
When the school meets the $50,000 mark, Mr. Copeland will let a scholar shave his head or beard at the Pie A Staff Member Assembly
february calendar
Girard Avenue Showdown this thursday at 4:15p
100th Day of School is Coming This Friday!
Basketball Games This Saturday!
THIS WEEK IN GLOBAL ACADEMIES BASKETBALL....
930 am girls GLAW vs RAPCS1030 am girls game GLASW vs Thomas
12pm girls game GLAW/RAPCS winner vs PFPCS
1pm boys game GLAW vs Freire
black history showcase next week!
Cholesterol: Keeping it Under Control Parent Workshop
February is American Heart Month! GLA has partnered with Health Partners Plans to facilitate a workshop for our families that are interested in learning more about ways to keep high cholesterol at bay and support a healthy heart! Please see below for more details:
Cholesterol: Keeping it Under Control –
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. The good news is it’s controllable. Most people know what cholesterol is but don’t fully understand the importance of managing their cholesterol levels. This workshop will help attendees learn the difference between HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol), as well as how to maintain – or regain – healthy cholesterol levels.
Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Time: Noon
Location: GLA West Community Room
Great News! GLA is Partnering with the Mann Music Center!
Motion and Music Academy (Grades 4-8)
The Motion and Music Academy is a performing arts after school program designed to provide quality choir, drumming and dance classes to GLA scholars. Motion and Music Academy is a proud partnership between the Mann, Pennsylvania Ballet, Sister Cities Choir and Mad Beatz Philly in providing quality arts instruction and concert experiences. On Tuesday and Thursdays, all participating students will join voices in choir for the first block of class, then elect to learn dance technique or drumline percussion for the second block of class. Motion and Music Academy students will receive afternoon snack, free transportation to performances and the opportunity to perform. The Spring session will culminate in an end of school year Motion and Music Academy performance at GLA. There are limited spaces for registration, students will receive all the needed materials through the Mann’s new Motion and Music Academy. There is $50 fee paid to GLA for participation. Please see the flyer and registration form for more details!
Please contact Mrs. Dean at ldean@ga-schools.org with any questions about these programs!
GLADE Dance Program (Grades K-3)
Health and Wellness Corner
Thank you to those parents who participated in our Taste of African Heritage Cooking Class Last Saturday. Missed it? Join us this Saturday. RSVP Below.
interested? RSVP Below!
A Taste of African Heritage Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, Feb 22, 2020, 10:00 AM
GLA West Cafeteria
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
dental screenings
download the form here!
Counting Down to the PSSA!
We are 40 school days away from the PSSA tests! Our teachers and staff have been working diligently since the beginning of the year to prepare your scholars though aligned content and practice opportunities. Each year we roll out a theme to energize and build the confidence of our scholars. This year’s theme is, “Scholars, you are in control of the test!” We’ve started daily challenge questions for each grade to answer and race to the office with the correct answer during morning announcements. Teachers have incorporated PSSA questions into the daily practice of their classes. In April, we will have a pep rally, exciting scholars for the upcoming exams. Scholars know they do not need to be stressed, they simply need to show what they know. They are the ones in control. We are asking for your continued partnership in several ways:
- Daily at-home practice through IRLA steps and iReady
- Through talking with your scholar, build confidence and ease stress by reminding them of all they’ve learned
- Daily on-time attendance so they can receive instruction
We thank you for your support!
thank you to those parents who attended Tuesday's PSSA Parent Meeting!
For those who were unable to attend, please click below to download the presentation.
philadelphia city rowing opportunity
Its Flu Season!
seeking career day participants!
revised yearly calendar
PBIS and LiveSchool
Our goal this year is 95% daily attendance. The only excused absences are those listed below.
OFFICIAL SCHOOL HOURS
Full Days: 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Half Days: 8:00 am -1:00 pm
GLA West now has one school-wide instagram page. Follow Us!
Global Leadership Academy Charter School - WEST
Email: styler@glacharter.org
Website: www.glacharter.org
Location: 4601 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 295-5700
Facebook: facebook.com/glacharter