GLOW GAZETTE

Students & Parents,

Last week was a busy and fun-filled week at GLOW! From Spirit Week to Fall-a-Palooza to our first Senior Spotlight of the year, to the MS Phoenix Jam on Friday night, it was a FULL, FUN week! We hope your student had a great week, as well!

While students are BACK IN UNIFORM this week, it promises to be another busy week at GLOW. We have highlighted the events and important dates in the newsletter below; however, one I want to ensure has your attention is Picture Day on Tuesday! Picture Day not only provides an opportunity for you to get a formal snapshot of your student each year, but this is also the photo that will be used for our 24-25 yearbook, as well as on their PowerSchool profile. As a result, GLOW students must be in their "formal uniform" on Tuesday. Formal Uniform means that students will wear their GLOW polo shirt to school on Tuesday.

Additionally, our 10th graders will be taking the Pre-ACT on Wednesday of this week. It is imperative that students are ON TIME for school on Tuesday. Students must be in their testing room by 8:15 in order to test.

Please be sure to check out other important news and updates in the newsletter below.

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

Kate B. Tayloe

Principal

10th-12th Grade students can register to attend visits with representatives from a variety of colleges when they visit GLOW Academy. Students should log into their SCOIR account to view the calendar and register to attend. Sessions are typically hosted in Saklad Hall during lunch and advisory. If a meeting is during their lunch, they should grab their lunch and bring it to Saklad Hall. Email Ms. Lexi with any questions!

• 11/4 - UNC GREENSBORO
• 11/18 - Meredith College
• 12/3 - Johnson & Wales University

Picture Day is on Tuesday, November 5.

Students are required to wear their FORMAL uniform (GLOW polo) for Picture Day, as these are the pictures that will be included in our 24-25 GLOW Yearbook.

Picture proofs will be sent home with students in a few weeks, so families can make purchase selections.

Juniors: APPLY NOW to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference (RYLA) at UNCW on Saturday, December 7th. RYLA is an intensive leadership experience where students connect with leaders from the community and other like-minded New Hanover County teens to be inspired and unlock your leadership potential.

This is a selective process, participants will be chosen according to the following criteria: Academic performance, self-awareness, and social engagement.

See Ms. Andersen in Lowe 628 for an application which is due back to her by November 5th.

8th, 9th and 10th Grade Families:

We’re going to The Netherlands, Belgium, France in Summer 2027, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for the Informational Session meeting held virtually on Thursday, November 7 at 5:30 PM to learn more and to be considered for this opportunity.

Register for the virtual meeting at: https://rsvp.eftours.com/cb6yx9x

For students traveling on our 2026 Costa Rica trip, be on the lookout for December fundraising info coming soon!

Juniors & Seniors:

On Thursday, November 7, Herff Jones will be in the cafeteria during your lunch for juniors to place orders for class rings and for seniors to order caps, gowns, graduation announcements, and more. For additional information or questions, see Mrs. Jordan.

10th Graders: The Pre-ACT is Wednesday, November 6th!

Students should report directly to their Pre-ACT test room at 8:15. It is very important that you be ON TIME, please take care of restroom needs between 7:50 - 8:15! Also, Cell Phones must be powered off and kept out of sight for the entirety of the test.

Students who arrive after 8:15 may not be admitted to the test and will then be required to take the make-up test on 11/12.

On Thursday 11/14 Rob Andrews the Dean of Admissions for NCSSM will be at GLOW to describe the programs NC School of Science & Math has to offer.

These include not only the 11/12th grade residential high school program that leads to guaranteed admission and a tuition grant to a UNC campus (2 former GLOW girls are currently enrolled here), but also NCSSM Connect which GLOW offers at the HS level, and a host of summer opportunities.

The residential program application for 10th grade students to submit to attend in Fall 2025 is due January 5, 2025. Parents are welcome to attend the 9:45 am information session. Mr. Andrews will also be hosting an evening presentation at UNCW at 6pm at the Fisher Union Azalea Coast Room. To Register, use this link

The Class of 2026 will participate in Best Self First, a mandatory signature program for 11th grade students, on Friday, November 15th, 8:30-12:30 p.m. in Saklad Hall. This interactive program will help students grow self-advocacy skills in preparation for college admissions, internships, and work opportunities. More information will be shared with students in Leadership Advisory!

On Monday, October 28th, GLOW Academy will launch Operation Holiday Hope, an initiative to support the families of Marjorie Williams Academy in Avery County who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Marjorie Williams Academy is a small, K-12 charter school with around 100 families, including students, teachers, and staff. After recent events, thier Principal, Ms. Austin, reports minimal damage to the school building itself, but their families have been significantly affected. Many families have at least one parent that has lost their job due to flooding, mudslides, and/or impassable roads.

Our goal for Operation Holiday Hope is to help the Williams Academy community enjoy a warm, comforting holiday meal. We are collecting $25 gift cards from stores in their area that are open and operational. This includes:

• Food Lion
• Walmart
• Lowes Foods

Please send gift cards in a sealed envelope marked Attention: Jen Wilson-Mathis, and drop them off at the front desk. Include your name, child’s grade level, and, if you’d like, a card or note of support.

We encourage you to share Operation Holiday Hope efforts to your co-workers, neighbors, family, and friends who may also like to donate!

Collections will end Monday, November 18th to ensure timely delivery to Principal Austin and distribution to families before their holiday break.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Wilson-Mathis, Director of Admission + Community Outreach at jwmathis@beaconeducation.org or 910-338-5258 x105.

Any 9th - 12th grade GLOW student is eligible to enter two local essay competitions with cash prizes!

1. Racial Justice Essay Contest: This contest requires students to write about an issue that impacts African Americans or people of color. Entries are due 12/15/24 and at least $5000 will be awarded among the winners.

2. We the People Essay Contest: This contest requires students to write about what they view as the privileges and responsibilities of being an American citizen. Entries are due 11/22/24 and $200 will be awarded to the winner.

Both competitions have specific requirements, so students should see Majeski-Turner or Kramer for full details if they are interested in entering one or both of the contests. Best of luck!

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