GLOW GAZETTE
SEPT 13 2021 - FAMILY NEWSLETTER: GLOW ACADEMY
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Parent & Families,
Much like we prioritize learning for our students, we also place high value on opportunities for learning opportunities for our staff through professional development. As a result, we have scheduled three 1/2 days throughout the school year for this purpose, in addition to the workdays scattered throughout the school year. The first of these three 1/2 days is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 15.
As such, please note that students will be dismissed at 1 PM this Wednesday.
Wishing our students and families another great week at GLOW,
Kate B. Tayloe
Principal
We are excited to have our 11th grade AVID students help lead our grade level assemblies on Thursday and Friday of this week. Because of the pride they have in our school, these 11th graders are excited to share how our practices and expectations align with the values of the girls of GLOW Academy. Thank you 11th graders for being leaders at GLOW!
PARENT UNIVERSITY
Our first Parent University is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21 in Founders Hall from 6:00-7:30 PM. We look forward to sharing a pizza dinner and information about our partnership with Cape Fear Community College to offer the Early Risers Program through College and Career Promise.
PICTURE DAY
Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26. School pictures will be used for student badges and for our yearbook photos.
Make-ups will be taken on Wednesday, December 1.
⚕️ MEDICAL FORMS & MEDICATIONS ⚕️
Please complete and return medical forms for any medications students may need on campus. Medical Forms for school are required each year, so even if you completed a form last year, a new form is required for 2021-2022. If you need additional forms, you can request one from the school or access them at the links below:
Also, if your child has a medical condition that requires an Action Plan, please share the documentation from your child's doctor regarding how the school should respond when your child needs medical attention.
🚗 MORNING TEMPERATURE CHECKS 🌡️
Please help us keep all students and staff safe by remember that in the morning, students must remain in your car until a member of our team has done their morning temperature check.
🏆 NOMINATE YOUR TEACHER 🏆
Students & Families, nominate your teacher for the chance to win a $500 and up to $10,000 in Technology Grants. The application is short and can be found HERE. Nominations will be accepted through October 8.
🎖️ STUDENT AMBASSADORS 🎖️
GLOW is looking for friendly, enthusiastic, involved and committed students to represent our school community by sharing their positive experiences with visitors. Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to develop their leadership and communication skills by providing tours to guests, donors and potential new students and representing GLOW at school related activities and events. This is an opportunity to hone your networking and public speaking skills and to build a strong resume addition for college applications. GLOW Academy Ambassadors will be expected to maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7 or higher while remaining dress code compliant.
GLOW Ambassadors will be responsible for:
- Providing tours to guests of GLOW Academy
- Creating marketing materials for GLOW to include pictures, Tiktok style videos, etc.
- Participating in fundraising events throughout the year on and off campus
- Brainstorming and implementing creative ideas for community engagement at GLOW
In order to be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
UNIFORM CLOSET SUPPLIES ARE RUNNING LOW!
Our GLOW Uniform Closet is utilized to help students who are not in compliance find the uniform pieces they need to get them back in class quickly; however, our UNIFORM SUPPLIES ARE RUNNING LOW!
If you have gently worn uniform pieces at home that your child has outgrown or is no longer wearing, please help us replenish our closet by donating these items back to the school. These donations can be dropped off by your student to their teachers or in our front office.
⏰ 21-22 SCHOOL HOURS REMINDER ⏰
SCHOOL HOURS & TARDIES
The instructional school day at GLOW begins at 8:05 AM. Students who are not in their classrooms ready to learn at 8:05 AM will be counted tardy. Please ensure that your morning routines allow for students to be on time for school each day.
EARLY CHECK-OUT
While we feel it is important for students to be on campus for the full instructional day, we understand that there will be times when your child has an appointment that requires you to check her out of school early. Because the safety of your child is of utmost importance, please ensure that you bring in your Driver's License or another Photo ID. Students cannot be checked out early until we confirm the identity of the adult who is checking her out of school.
