MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
GLOW Students & Families,
It's hard to believe, but this will be the last installment of the GLOW Gazette Family Newsletter for 2023-2024, as students have just 3.5 days left in this school year, and GLOW's Class of 2024 will graduate this week! That being said, these 3.5 days are important ones as both middle school and high school students will be taking End of Grade/End of Course tests and Final Exams this week.
We will send out a couple of "Summer Updates" edition of the newsletter to stay connected and help prepare our families for a strong start to the 24-25 school year.
We have had a great year at GLOW, and we appreciate the support of our parents in making that possible!
Some important notes for this week...please remember that Thursday is the last day of school and an Early Release Day for students at 1 PM. Also, please note that there is NO YMCA After School Care on Thursday, as we will be preparing our campus for Graduation.
We wish you all a great week and a wonderful summer!
Kate B. Tayloe
Principal
EOG, EOC, EXAM SCHEDULE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- May 20 - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Reading EOG
- May 21 - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math EOG
- May 22 - Math 1 EOC (8th Graders enrolled in Math 1)
HIGH SCHOOL
- May 20 - Adobe Exams and Period 1/Period 3 High School Exams
- May 21 - Period 2/Period 4 High School Exams
- May 22 - Biology EOC and Math I EOC
Last Day of Afterschool Care is May 22nd
For those students in the YMCA after school care program at GLOW, the last day of this program for the 2023-24 school year will be May 22nd. There will be NO aftercare on May 23rd (Last Day of School) as we will be setting up and rehearsing for our graduation ceremony.
Immunizations for Rising 7th & 12th Graders
Parents of Current 6th & 11th Grade Students,
Did you know that there are school immunization requirements for students entering 7th & 12th grades? These need to be met before students return to school for the 24-25 school year. You can read more about the immunizations required for your student by clicking on the appropriate link below. We encourage you to get these scheduled as soon as possible. Once completed, please provide the school with an updated immunization record showing that these immunizations have been received.
CFCC FAFSA Nights
Class of 2024 Families - Cape Fear Community College is continuing to offer support for admission and financial aid at Union Station U-212 from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays (April 17, and May 22).
Sign up to attend and learn more at cfcc.edu/fafsa-nights./
Costa Rica
Attention current 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th graders! GLOW is planning a trip to Costa Rica for summer 2026, and you're invited! Please scan the QR code to RSVP to our first parent interest meeting on May 29th at 6:00 to learn more! (parent invite)(1 slide graphic)
Cameron Art Museum Summer Camp Volunteers Needed
Attention all high schoolers! Cameron Art Museum is looking for volunteer assistants for their Kids@CAMp summer program. Have fun working with younger kids in an art-filled and creative environment. Camps will begin on June 10 and you can choose sessions from 9a-12p or 2- 5p.
For more details, and applications please see Mr. Greyson in room 305.
Chowan University is hosting a Summer Academic Camp
Chowan University is hosting a Summer Academic Camp called Campa-palooza! There are seven areas to choose from for your camp experience - CU Catalyst, Design and Creativity, Film and Pop Culture, Movie Making, Music Beatbox Factory, Robotics and Engineering, and Life Skills Bridge to College! This five day experience (June 23-28) is designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors and the all-inclusive cost is $500. Email Ms. Lexi (ashank@glowacademy.net) with questions about registering. Flyer
Young Entrepreneurship Program at UNCW
UNCW Cameron School of Business - The camp is called Young Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) and YEP focuses on high school students (ages 13-17 years old).
• The camp is FREE and from Monday, July 15th to Thursday, July 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday, July 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch will be provided everyday around noon each day excluding Friday.
• Here is the link to submit the application and review the program’s website.
Point of contact: Jane Bailey, Program Director, baileyj@uncw.edu
https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/csb/points-of-excellence/youth-entrepreneur-program
YEP participants will:
• Explore and leverage talents useful for team building and leadership development.
• Understand basic concepts of entrepreneurship and learn about resources in the local area and at UNCW.
• Hear inspiring talks from local experts.
• Engage with college students and UNCW faculty/staff.
• Dine at UNCW (included)
YEP offers week long day sessions for high school students to learn the elements of starting a small business, you'll learn things such as:
• Knowing yourself and your strengths
• How to judge and attract talent
• How to let others know about your business
• Knowing the language of business
NC Department of Transportation Summer Jobs
Are you at least 16 years old and interested in working this summer? The NC Department of Transportation has opened applications for their paid high school intern program. There are Assignments available in the following Areas: Engineering Areas, Design, Ferry, Aviation, Rail, Human Resources, Fiscal, Civil Rights, Communication, etc. Some job areas are dependent on location. Learn more at https://bit.ly/NCDOTInternship24
Shoot Like A Girl Film Camp
Calling future filmmakers! Shoot Like a Girl, hosted by Honey Head Films, is happening again this summer for rising 9th-12th grade students as well as recent high school graduates. This camp takes place downtown Wilmington on July 22-27th. During camp, participants learn the art of filmmaking and bring their own concept to screen while participating in challenging workshops.
Learn more at https://shootlikeagirl.info/ and submit your application as soon as possible.
Scholarship opportunities are available. Application QR Code
To apply: bit.ly/ShootLikeAGirl2024
ESSAY CONTEST:6th-12th Grade, Fourth Circuit Court (Deadline May 31st)
The Fourth Circuit's 2024 Essay Contest is now open to students in grades 6 through 12!
Grades 9-12: first place, $2,000; second place, $1,500; and third place, $1,000.
Link to website: https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/essay-contest |
Link to flyer: https://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/docs/pdfs/essay-contest/2024flyer.pdf
Seventy years ago, the Supreme Court held in Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954), that racial segregation in public schools violates the United States Constitution. The Court recognized that public education is "the very foundation of good citizenship," and Brown's impact on education and society has been the subject of much discussion and debate in our nation's history.
Essay topic: Has the decision in Brown, viewed through the lens of 2024, achieved its purpose of ensuring equal opportunity in public education?
The UNCW Young Writers Workshop: Tuesday, July 9-Saturday, July 13
An intensive four-day program in which young writers will work with graduate students and professionals to develop their writing and communication skills, to strengthen their ability to work collaboratively/in a group setting, and to nourish their capacity for creative, personal expression.
The Young Writers Workshop is modeled after the Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry workshops that the Department of Creative Writing offers to undergraduate/graduate students. These workshops consist of submitting a piece of creative writing to our peers, and receiving helpful, constructive, and positive feedback on the piece.
There is a palpable sense of community in these workshops, and everyone strives to ensure that they are fruitful environments in which students may grow as writers, thinkers, and members of the community.
More information about the Young Writers Workshop can be found at: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chssa/departments/writing/community-engagement/young-writers
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail at: youngwriterscamp@uncw.edu
Planet Fitness Free Summer Pass for Ages 14-18
Planet Fitness is once again launching its High School Summer Pass program that promotes teens to work out this summer for free. This is the fourth year for the initiative.
Starting Saturday, June 1 teenagers between the ages of 14 to 19 can sign up for the free program at all gyms across the United States and Canada. For teens under the age of 18, their parent must sign a waiver in order for them to participate in the program. This promotion will be available until Saturday, August 31, the fitness club said.
Plastic Ocean Project: Trash'n Fash'n Show: June 1, 2024
The Plastic Ocean Project's 3rd Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show...Transforming trash into treasure (for the third time)! Join us at the 3rd Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show!
Date: June 1st
**rain date: June 8th
Time: 6-8 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
Location: New Hanover County Arboretum (6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403)
Come join us for a night of fun & fashion at the Trash'n Fash'n Show where the creativity of the greater Wilmington area comes to life!
Show off your designs made of recycled/repurposed materials or come support & watch!
This year's show will be ocean-themed. All proceeds go toward Plastic Ocean Project, Inc.
If you would like to support this event in any capacity (judging, volunteering, helping designers, donating prizes, appearing as a vendor, etc.) please email your contact info & area
of interest to: trashnfashn@plasticoceanproject.org
GLOW Academy
Email: info@glowacademy.net
Website: www.glowacademy.net
Location: 4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington, NC, USA
Phone: 910.338.5258
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Twitter: @Glowacademy1