GLOW GAZETTE

WEEK OF JANUARY 8, 2024

Message from the Principal

GLOW Students & Families,

We hope this has been a smooth transition back to school this week! From our perspective it was a great week at GLOW capped off with our Inaugural Alumni Day on Friday.

It was so great to have our students from the Class of 2023 back on campus to share their experiences following their first semester of college. Our Alumni hosted a College Fair for our Middle School students in the morning and facilitated Table Conversations with our High School students in the afternoon to share their "lessons learned" over the past semester.

Our staff couldn't help feel a sense of pride in seeing these former students, now adults, finding both themselves and success as they navigate through this first year of college. Much like any parent, schools are hopeful that they have done everything necessary and possible to prepare students for the next step in their academic journey. So, it brings us both a sense of relief and a great deal of pride to find these alumni happy and well adjusted.

As we continue through this second semester, we continue to be grateful that you have chosen GLOW to prepare your student for the next step in their academic journey. We do not take that responsibility lightly, and we are honored to do this work in partnership with you, our parents.

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

Kate B. Tayloe

Principal

✅ PARENT NEWS & UPDATES ✅

Report Cards

Middle school report cards went home on Thursday, 1/4/24. To allow grades to be properly reported for our high school students taking virtual courses, high school report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, 1/9/24.

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Help Us Spread The Word

GLOW Academy's lottery for the 2024-25 school is open! Please help us spread the word and share with your co-workers & neighbors. Families with referrals that enroll at GLOW will receive a new, formal shirt from Custom Logo!

Students currently enrolled DO NOT need to reapply for the upcoming school year.

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Attention Class of 2023 and 2024 Families!

December 31, 2023 marked the release of the 2024 -2025 FAFSA form! You may have heard that the FAFSA is changing this year and the College Bound team at GLOW is here to help you navigate this process! Please join us at GLOW Academy on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 for a FAFSA Workshop where GLOW staff and volunteers will be available to help you complete the new FAFSA form! Dinner will be provided and we encourage all students from the class of 2024 and any local members of the class of 2023 to attend this session with at least 1 adult from their household. Please RSVP here to receive email reminders and further details prior to the event.

✅ STUDENT ACTIVITIES + OPPORTUNITIES ✅

Virtual STEM NIGHT - This Tuesday

Attention 7th & 8th grade students: The North Carolina School of Science & Math is offering a virtual opportunity: STEM NIGHT Tuesday, 1/9 6-7:30pm.

Topic: Earth Science: See How Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Rock Your Life.

Register for the Zoom required by clicking HERE.

MiCasa Mentorship Program

Sophomores of Hispanic/Latinx heritage are encouraged to apply to UNCW's MiCasa a two-year college access mentorship program. MiCasa will provide leadership development, academic support, cultural celebration, and customized assistance to help you and your family navigage the college admissions process. The MiCasa director, Angel Garcia will be at GLOW Academy/Saaklad Hall on 1/10 during Leadership Advisory to describe program benefits and answer questions about the application in English & Spanish.

This application is due 1/31/24. Questions, see Ms. Andersen or Ms. Spencer

Driver's Ed - Spring Session Registration

An email has been sent out to all students regarding dates and times for the Spring Driver's Ed Registration. Anyone interested in taking the course in March should follow the instructions in the email. If you did not receive this email or you have more questions, please reach out to Mr. Kirby.

✅ COMMUNITY EVENTS✅

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MLK Day Parade - January 15, 2024

GLOW Academy will once again be participating in the MLK Day Parade through Downton Wilmington on Monday, January 15th. We'd love for families to join us on the GLOW Bus! If you are interested, please contact Jen Wilson-Mathis.