GLOW GAZETTE
WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2024
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
GLOW Students & Families,
We hope you're having a great weekend!
The latest news and updates can be found in the newsletter below. We want to remind students and families that Monday and Tuesday are Teacher Workdays at GLOW. There is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday or Tuesday, but we look forward to seeing all students back at GLOW on Wednesday of this week, when we will begin Quarter 4, the last quarter of this school year!
Hopefully our students are spending some time this weekend, brushing up on their act for the GLOW Talent Show! As a reminder, auditions are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon! See below for more information!
Wishing you all a great week ahead!
Kate B. Tayloe
Principal
✅ PARENT NEWS & UPDATES ✅
24-25 GLOW Calendar is NOW Available!
Our GLOW School Board approved the 24-25 GLOW Calendar at their last Board Meeting in January! You can access the calendar HERE to begin planning for the coming year!
Congratulations GLOW Science Olympiad Teams
Congratulations to our students who competed in the Regional Science Olympiad Competition this weekend! Our Middle School Team placed in the Fossils event and our High School Team placed in the Astronomy Event. Also, our Middle School team received the Conen Morgan Spirit Award for their sportsmanship and school spirit!
We are so proud of our students and grateful for their coaches who prepared him for this opportunity!
Talent Show Auditions
Audition Alert!
Calling all of the talented people of GLOW ... Auditions for The GLOW Talent Show will be Wednesday, March 13th in the Theatre Room (Gibson Hall 301). Auditions are open to both High School and Middle School students.
Come prepared to perform or demonstrate your talent with a short sample, whether that be singing, acting, dancing, whatever talent you'd like to share
If you're interested, but unable to attend, or have any questions email tmorehouse@glowacademy.net
GLOWorks - 10th Grade Signature Program
GLOWorks is a signature program for 10th grade students which provides them with an opportunity to learn more about a local company and the variety of positions and roles required to make the business run smoothly. The company students will be visiting is not revealed until they arrive onsite the day of their trip. Students will be notified of their trip date in advance and will learn more in leadership advisory.
Here We Come, 2024-25!
GLOW Academy, we are entering course planning season for the 2024-25 school year!
Ms. Andersen has visited the classrooms of rising 9-12th graders to provide an overview of important information for students to make their core subject and elective requests. She is now meeting with these students to help them make final decisions about the courses they wish to take next year.
Additionally, Ms. Andersen will be visiting 8th grade Social Studies classes on March 14th to provide an overview of important information for current 8th grade students to make their core subject and elective requests for 9th grade. Following the classroom presentations, during the week of March 18th, 8th graders will meet individually with Ms. Andersen, as well.
Parents who would like to be included in their students individual conference or who have questions or concerns about their student’s graduation status are welcomed to contact Ms. Andersen at landersen@glowacademy.net OR 910-338-5258 x128.
Rising Freshman Parent Night - March 14th
Rising 9th Grade Parents,
On Thursday, 3/14 Ms. Andersen, GLOW's Academic Counselor, will be hosting a Rising Freshman Parent Night from 6-7 PM in Saklad Hall. This is an opportunity for parents to learn the key differences between MS/HS and to learn about the options for Early Dual Enrollment, Honors Course options, and Ms. Lexi Shank will highlight the College Access Team and how they will continue to accelerate your student's college readiness.
Throughout the week of March 18th, 8th graders will meet individually with Ms. Andersen to finalize course schedules for 24-25.
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 (March 27, April 17, and May 22). Sign up to attend and learn more at cfcc.edu/fafsa-nights./
Junior Parent Night
Class of 2025 ,
Junior Parent Night is Wednesday, March 27th, at 6 p.m. in Girard Cafe in Founders Hall.
Make plans to attend for a chance to win a door prize!
You can find the full page flyer HERE.
What Makes GLOW Shine?
We want to hear from you - we've launched a campaign to help share the stories and experiences of GLOW Academy from those who know GLOW best - students, teachers, and of course our parents & guardians. We know our students would not be as successful without your partnership.
Please take a minute to complete the FORM FOUND HERE and tell us what makes us Shine!
✅ STUDENT ACTIVITIES + OPPORTUNITIES ✅
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Are you interested in getting involved in our local community? Some of our Cool Women from Cool Women Hot Jobs shared a few opportunities.
- Volunteer at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - visit nhrmc.org/volunteer to learn more!
- FEMA Youth Preparedness Council is for students in 8th-11th grade. An informational webinar will be on February 27th at 8 p.m. Register for the webinar here. Learn more and apply here.
UNCW's iHeal Summer Camp
8th graders, are you interested in healthcare? Do you want to experience hands on learning at an overnight camp? UNCW's College of Health and Human Services is hosting a a free overnight camp for rising 9th graders on June 15-18th called iHeal. Email Ms. Lexi (ashank@glowacademy.net) if you are interested in attending the information session on Thursday, March 21st, at 11:45 a.m. in Saklad Hall.
You can find the full page flyer HERE.
✅ COMMUNITY EVENTS✅
Prom Shopping Event
11th and 12th grade students and families, Cinderella's Closet Wilmington will be holding two prom shopping event weekends this spring to help students in local schools who want to attend prom or another spring formal event. Cinderella's Closet provides formal wear to students who could not otherwise afford to attend their prom or other school-sponsored formal event. There will be two shopping events this spring: Friday, March 15th-Saturday, March 16th and Friday, April 12th-Saturday, April 13th. Please email Ms. Lexi or Mrs. Majeski-Turner for the Registration Form.
📸 THIS WEEK AT GLOW 📸
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