This Week at GLOBE
News & Notes | December 8, 2021
Key dates
December 8
PTCC open meeting, 8:00pm to 9:00pm (via Zoom)
Basketball, girls and boys vs Galloway
December 9
8th grade parent meeting - High School Transition, 6:00pm to 7:00pm (via Zoom)
Basketball, girls vs Woodward
December 14
Lower Campus tour (online)
Basketball, girls and boys vs Howard
December 15
Registration deadline for 8th grade Savannah trip
Tennis team tryouts (day 1)
December 16
Lost and Found item pickup LC 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Tennis team tryouts (day 2)
December 17
Early release. LC 11:30am, UC 11:45am
From the Executive Director
A note about tardiness. There has been a degree of leniency extended towards unexcused late arrivals during 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic and disrupted school year. Beginning in January, the protocol will be more strictly adhered to. Let's start the new year afresh and help set a great tone for the day ahead by arriving on time. The full protocol for late arrivals can be viewed in the family handbook. Thank you.
8th grade student awarded 5th chair in the District Honor Band
Nandini Vishwanathan auditioned for District Honor Band on Saturday and was awarded 5th chair in the district for French horn. This is Nandini's second time earning a spot in the group. Dekalb County is in the Georgia Music Education Association's District 4, which includes Dekalb, Rockdale, Newton, Butts, Jasper, and Morgan Counties. Acceptance in this group sets Nandini apart as one of the outstanding middle school band students in this six-county area. Congratulations Nandini!
Student health
Mandatory hearing, vision and scoliosis screenings
Dekalb County requires school nurses to carry out mandatory hearing and vision screenings on all third grade students and scoliosis screenings on all 6th and 8th grade students. The school nurses are in the process of conducting those screenings.
Bring a backup mask
All students should come to school with at least two masks. One to wear and another as a backup.
Campus notes
8th Grade Parent Meeting - High School Transition
Join Mrs Church and Mrs Limor to learn about the transition to high school on Thursday, December 9, from 6:00-7:00pm. Please refer to the 8th grade weekly newsletter sent on December 3 for the Zoom link.
8th Grade trip to Savannah
Registration is now open. Online registration and 'hold my space' payment of $50 is due no later than December 15 in order to participate. The trip departs on Wednesday, May 4 and will return on Friday, May 6. Please view the flyer for trip details.
Chromebooks and chargers to be stored on campus over winter break
Middle school students should bring in their Chromebook and charger no later than the morning of Friday, December 17 (preferably earlier in the week) to be stored on the cart during the winter break.
Admissions - tour season is here
GLOBE hosts live, online tours for prospective families during our tour season, December to February. Register for an online tour using the links below. Also, check out our website for links and videos to learn more about each campus.
Lower Campus tour Prospective families with rising Kindergarten to 3rd graders. December 14 at 9:00am, January 20 at 7:00pm, and February 8 at 7:00pm. Click here to register for a Lower Campus tour.
Upper Campus tour Prospective families with rising 4th to 8th graders. February 9 at 7:00pm. Click here to register for an Upper Campus tour.
Parent Teacher Community Council (PTCC)
PTCC open meeting, today, 8-9pm via Zoom
Discover more about the PTCC and their activities to support the school and GLOBE community. Join them and share your thoughts about priorities and recommendations for the PTCC. The Zoom link to connect is here. Meeting ID: 890 6929 4660, passcode: 701720, one tap mobile +13126266799,,89069294660#,,,,*701720# US (Chicago), +19292056099,,89069294660#,,,,*701720# US (New York).
Scholastic Lower Campus Virtual Book Fair
Our Fall Scholastic Lower Campus Book Fair will run until December 12. Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more. You’ll enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25! All purchases earn GLOBE 25% in rewards. Click here to visit the online store.
Lost and Found Item Pickup
PTCC will be outside Lower Campus on Thursday, December 16 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm with all lost and found items. If you are missing something, please come by and take a look. All uncollected items will be donated to charity during the winter break. If you are not able to come by and need to locate an item, please email communitypac.globeacademy@gmail.com.
Staff Gift Fund
The PTCC Staff Gift Fund supports our passionate, hard-working, dynamic teachers and staff who help our children every day. Click here to make your donation. If possible, a donation of $50 per child, per school year is encouraged, however, any amount is greatly appreciated.
GLOBE Royalty Programs
As you start your holiday shopping, remember to link to GLOBE’s royalty programs. You can earn donations just by shopping at Amazon, Publix, Kroger and more. Check out their flyer for instructions.
GLOBE Sports
Tennis
6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls tennis team tryouts will be held on Wednesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 16 at Leslie Beach Tennis Club from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.
If you are interested in playing in the spring, it's vital that you make it to the tryouts. We ask that students attend at least one of the days (preferably both) if you are interested and your schedule allows. There will be two more opportunities in 2022.
Basketball
Congratulations to the boys and girls teams on their win last night. The boys A Team is 2-0 and girls A Team is 1-1 in the conference. GLOBE have a home game today against Galloway and all three teams are playing.
Upcoming basketball games
December 8 vs Galloway. Girls team 4:30pm, boys B team 5:30pm, boys A team 6:30pm.
December 9 vs Woodward. Girls team 5:00pm.
December 14 vs Howard. Boys team 4:30pm, girls team 5:30pm.
An important note about spectators
Under COVID protocol, we are allowing only one spectator per player. We will be sending out a link at 4:00pm on game days for spectators to watch the livestream of the games from home. Masks are required by everyone at all times in the gym. We ask that parents/guardians only attend the game while their child is playing and leave after that in order to make space for others attending the next game.
Doing some holiday shopping? Check out our athletics wear store.
Extended Care Program (ECP)
Registration for GLOBE Enrichment spring classes is now open. Visit our website for class information. We have a limited number of aftercare spaces available. Email cclines@theglobeacademy.net for details.
Yearbook
If you haven't ordered your yearbook, you can order it here.
Please send us your photos, especially from soccer, volleyball and basketball games. This year, we are using RePlayIt to collect suitable photos for the yearbook. Click here to upload yours (user ID is 416725960). When prompted for a caption, please only list the students’ names and grades.
Covid Corner
Vaccinations for 5-11yr olds - Frequently Asked Questions
A FAQ sheet has been compiled which addresses some of the most common questions sent in regarding Covid-19 vaccinations for the 5-11yr age group. You can view it here.
Updated COVID playbook (v2)
We have been working with our team at Emory to update our COVID-19 guidelines and protocol as the pandemic continues to evolve and new research emerges. All updated pages in the Playbook are marked with a red star. Click here to download the COVID playbook version 2.
The most recent Vol. 9 COVID Communiqué can be viewed here. If you have any questions, please email health@theglobeacademy.net.
Resource links
This newsletter is intended for the families of GLOBE students. Please share your feedback, so we can continue to improve how we disseminate information about what's happening at school. As always, you can find the school menu (remember, lunch and breakfast are free for all who want them this year), the academic calendar, and family handbook on our website.
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