GLOW GAZETTE

JANUARY 20, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

GLOW Students & Families,

I hope you have had a nice long weekend! I took advantage of the holiday to delay distribution of this week's newsletter, as I had hoped the additional 24 hours might provide some clarity about how the weather might impact our schedule this week. Instead, it looks like we are going to need to take this week one day at a time, so right now we are focused on Tuesday, when we look forward to welcoming students for a full school day.

It is important that students are present on Tuesday, as our teachers will be sharing information about Remote Learning assignments, should we need to utilizing Remote Learning Days this week. While Remote Learning Days do not have nearly the same impact as in-person instruction for our students, these days do give us the opportunity to have students continue to practice concepts learned in class, while avoiding altering our school calendar to include make-up days in the future.

Please see additional information about Remote Learning Days, including how attendance and grading is handled in a Remote Learning setting, in the newsletter below.

We will keep you informed about potential changes to our regular schedule once we know more.

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

Kate B. Tayloe

Principal

💫 HAPPENING THIS WEEK 💫

REMOTE LEARNING ATTENDANCE & GRADING

Please note the requirements listed below for students to be counted present on a Remote Learning Day:

Middle School - students will complete paper/pencil Remote Learning activities at home and turn those in to their teacher when we return to school. Completed assignments will result in the student being marked "present" for the Remote Learning Day.
High School - On the morning of the Remote Learning Day teachers will email students to remind them of the Remote Learning assignments for that day and to request that students reply to that email for the purpose of recording attendance. Students who engage in this two-way communication will be marked present for the Remote Learning Day.

Please note that both the Middle School and High School Remote Learning Assignments will be taken for a grade.

💥 WHAT'S NEW! 💥

Exciting News for GLOW Families!

The lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year is open for grades 6th-12th. As a current GLOW family, you don’t need to complete another application—your student's spot is already secured, and you’re locked in for next year!

We are thrilled to announce a special referral opportunity. Families who refer another family that applies and enrolls at GLOW will receive a new, formal shirt from Custom Logo, and parents will be entered into a drawing for a $150 Visa Gift Card as a thank you for helping our GLOW community grow!

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ARE HERE!

It's that time of year again - Girl Scout Cookies are for sale, and GLOW Academy's Troop 8073 has them all!

You may purchase boxes of cookies by visiting Mrs. Williams' office in Lowe 615, or by using this link: https://bit.ly/GLOWGSCookies25

Boxes are $6 each, and cash is preferred.

Come get yours before they're gone!!!

✅ REMINDERS ✅

FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council

Are you interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in your community? Students in grades 8-11 should consider applying to FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council for a virtual summit.

FEMA created its Youth Preparedness Council in 2012. The intent of the Youth Preparedness Council is to bring together young leaders who have an interest in making a difference in their communities and in advancing disaster preparedness efforts on a national and local level. Youth Preparedness Council members complete disaster preparedness projects that help improve the disaster resiliency of the nation.

Applicants must have parent or guardian consent, a complete application with narrative responses, letters of recommendation, and list of activities or resume. Learn more and apply by March 1st CLICK HERE.

Please EMAIL Ms. Lexi with questions!