This Week at GLOBE

January 29

Spirit Night at SALARYMAN - Toco Hills, 4pm–9pm.

January 31

Deadline to complete 'Intent to Return' form (see Admissions).

February 6

Band and winter sports team picture day.

March 22
PTCC Auction at Napoleon’s.

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Thank you to all of our Mandarin track families who attended today’s Lunar New Year performances. Look out for video coverage and photos in next week’s newsletter.

A small group of GLOBE students participated in the DeKalb County Technology Fair. Archer Hankinson participated in the category of Game Design. The category of Video Production saw Piper Dinet and Nora Reynolds participate as a group, as well as Riley Dickman and Caroline Monroe. We are still awaiting results, but GLOBE is very proud of these students for doing a super job and representing GLOBE!

Last weekend GLOBE students from 4th through 8th grade participated in the DeKalb County Reading Bowl. For many of our students, it was their first time. We would like to recognize these teams of readers for reading 10 plus books, memorizing facts and representing the GLOBE Community at the district competition.

Elementary School: Christian Kirouac, Mahia Jimenez, Azaila Girma, Olivia Chatman, Beatriz Teixeria-Staples, Dalia Cohen, Mahder Fanta, Makeda Fanta, Lisa Durgin, Yves Saint- Louis.

Middle School: Lucas Teixeria- Staples, Eshan Parajuli, Levi Arslanian, Zoe Levine, Laylaa Elder, Kira Torres, Yanglha Lamo, Yididiya Melese, Samhitha Maddu, Anthony Cherry, Tenzin Dolkar.

Thank you to Mr. Cunningham, Ms. Hardnett and Mrs. Anderson for coaching the Elementary team and Ms. Braun for coaching the Middle School team.

DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) Assessment Administration Department has introduced the inaugural quarterly issue of the DCSD Family Assessment Newsletter. This newsletter is a new communication tool designed to ensure that parents receive assessment related information in a timely manner. To view the latest newsletter, click here.

This month’s Community Circle will be held on Friday, January 31. Be sure to check our Instagram page.

Black History Month

Stop by the LC Front Office to pick up a door decoration kit for Black History Month. Check out the PTCC section of this newsletter for further details as well as other volunteering opportunities.

Message from the LC nurse

If your child has to borrow clothes from the clinic, please note that you do not need to return any underwear items, as they will be discarded. Thank you.

February is Black History Month

Check out the image below for ways to get involved in Black History Month at Upper Campus.

You can order a BHM t-shirt here.

We need your help: We are looking for volunteers to help set up this Friday around Upper Campus.

Other volunteering opportunities: Parents to come in and read to the students and helping out during the first week of March for the classes and grades that win the following contests:

Door contest: Pizza Party - March 7, during class W.I.N. time.

Wall contest: Ice cream social - March 7 - during grade lunch.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send us an email.

Orchestra News

The GLOBE Academy is extremely proud of Ethan Waithe, Aidan McKeown, and Kevin Soto-Pineda for representing GLOBE’s orchestra program at the final state-level audition last weekend. Following the event, 6th grade double bassist, Kevin Soto-Pineda, was accepted and placed as 5th chair in the state. In March, Kevin will join other selected musicians in Athens to prepare and perform a concert!

Band News

Group band photos will be taken for the yearbook on Thursday, February 6. Please send your band student to school wearing their GLOBE Music Ensembles shirt.

The Lottery is now Open!

Open Enrollment has begun. If you have a New student to enroll for the 2025-26 school year, you must register your child for the Lottery via Lotterease. All applicants must register during the Open Enrollment period: January 27 - February 18. The Lottery drawing will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025. If you have any questions, please send an email to Admissions.

Yard Signs

If you have a GLOBE yard sign, please add the “APPLY NOW” topper. Thank you for your support in spreading the word.

Breakfast and lunch menus for February are now posted on GLOBE’s website, here. If you have any questions regarding nutrition please send an email to our Nutrition Director, Briana Caddell.

Winter sports team photos have been re-scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 6.

Registration for spring sports tryouts is open.
For a quick snapshot of all spring sports, click here.

For an in-depth look and to register, click the relevant link below to find out more.

Boys Volleyball | Flag Football | Girls Soccer | Golf | Tennis

The Boys Basketball A Team won their semi-final game against Atlanta International School, 53-30, on Tuesday. They will now play Ridgeview at 7.30pm on Thursday, January 30, at Lakeside High School. Come along and show your support!

You can view the final two quarters of Tuesday's boys semi-final game here.

GLOBE’s Swim Team attended the MAAC Conference Championship last Saturday at Georgia Tech. The boys took 1st place, and the girls 2nd place runner-up. Overall GLOBE are Co-Champions with Galloway having achieved the same points during the season. Congratulations to the teams and coaches on another hugely successful swim season! The team will take time to celebrate at their swim team banquet this-evening.

Visit the athletics website for information.

Support GLOBE athletics

Visit our Sideline store for GLOBE athletic wear | ​​Join GLOBE Athletic Club.

Stop by the Lower Campus Front Office to pick up a door decoration kit for Black History Month. We will also distribute them at the walker doors tomorrow morning during drop-off. We need volunteers to hang the decorated door sheets on Thursday, 2/6. Sign-up here.

If you are interested in volunteering for Exceptional Children’s Week, or AANHPI Month, please email PTCC Officers here.

We are seeking parents to join the committees on several PTCC PACS (Community and Fundraising PACS). If you are interested in learning more, please contact PTCC officers here.

Shop tees, sweatshirts, accessories and more. Orders placed by Wednesdays at 11:59pm will be delivered on Friday of that week. Shop now! To view the spirit wear store, you must first create a profile on the PTCC website. Questions about an existing Spirit Wear order? Contact the spirit wear team here.

Are you registered for Publix, Kroger, or BoxTop Rewards? Sign-up for these programs and more loyalty programs to support our school. Find the complete list of the PTCC loyalty programs here.

You are welcome to submit it here, or consult this chart to find out who to contact.

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