GLOW GAZETTE

DECEMBER 16, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

GLOW Students & Families,

It's hard to believe, but we will close out Semester 1 on Wednesday of this week! Monday and Tuesday are regular days, with high school students finishing exams, and Wednesday is an Early Release day for students at 1 PM and the start of Winter Break. We look forward to welcoming students back to school, for the second half of this school year, on Monday, January 6, 2025!

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season, filled with moments of rest, laughter, and connection. May the new year bring happiness, health, and new opportunities to learn and grow together.

Wishing you all a great week and a wonderful break!

Kate B. Tayloe

Principal

💫 HAPPENING THIS WEEK 💫

HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS

High School Final Exams continue next week! on Friday, December 13!

Monday, December 16 - Period 2 & Period 4 Teacher Made Exams
Tuesday, December 17 - Math 1, Math 3, and Biology EOC
Wednesday, December 18 - Exam Make-Up Day

EXAM EXEMPTION: As a reminder, students may be EXEMPT from Teacher Made Final Exams IF they have an "A" in the course for the semester and 3 or fewer absences in that class. Please note that courses that include an EOC (English II, Math 1, Math 3, and Biology) and Virtual Courses (CFCC, NCSSM, NCVPS, etc.) are exempt from this opportunity. Students, check with your teacher to see if you are eligible for an exemption.

CCP STUDENTS - RETURN TEXTBOOKS

Fall 2024 CCP/Dual Enrollment students: Return the hard copy textbooks that were purchased for your Fall 2024 semester CFCC courses.

Return them to the Virtual Academy classroom or you can take them to Ms. Andersen by Tuesday, 12/17.

💥 WHAT'S NEW! 💥

SGA New Hanover County Animal Shelter Supply Drive

High School SGA is launching a drive to assist New Hanover County Animal Shelter, beginning on Friday, 12/6.

NHC Animal Shelter has requested the following items:

Food and/or treats for dogs & puppies
Food and/or treats for cats & kittens
Small toys

There will be decorated collection boxes in Gibson, Smith and Lowe Halls from 12/6 - 12/17.

Thank you for supporting!

Nominate a GLOW Teacher for New River Pottery's "Amazing Teacher Awards!" Each month, a local teacher will be recognized in print and digital and have a chance to win a monthly national prize of $5,000! Learn more and nominate one of your Amazing Teachers by clicking HERE.

FAFSA Night

Class of 2025, it is time to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

College Access is hosting a group work session on December 17th, from 5:30-7 p.m. in Saklad Hall.

Be sure to have your documents accessible and your FSA ID created. See you there!

College Discovery Day

Class of 2028, College Discovery Day is quickly approaching!

Join College Access and guest presenters to learn more about the college application process and create goals for your remaining seven semesters of high school.

You don't want to miss it!

✅ REMINDERS ✅

Own A Business? Have an Idea? This Program is For You!

GLOW Academy is excited to partner with the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear to offer GLOW Students & their family members a free program for entrepreneurs to grow their business -- or get an idea off the ground!

Living the Dream Center for Entrepreneurship is designed to give women and teens the tools and support they need to feel empowered to actualize their entrepreneurial dreams. Interest? CLICK HERE to complete a short form!