GLOW GAZETTE

OCTOBER 7, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Students & Parents,

Beyond the classroom learning last week, our students visited NC A&T and UNC-Greensboro, toured a printing company, and participated in over a dozen extra-curricular activities. We capped off the week by gathering in the Girard Cafeteria to watch our students cheer each other on during our Karaoke PBIS celebration.

October is set to be just as busy and exciting, with Quarter 1 wrapping up, International Day of the Girl, Fall Break, Spirit Week, and the Fall Festival all on the horizon. There's much to look forward to, and we’re grateful to experience it together.

On that note, I want to acknowledge GLOW's "Never Leave a Sister Behind" spirit. The concern and willingness to help those affected by Hurricane Helene, especially in Western NC, is truly inspiring. Stay tuned for details on how we’ll come together to support those in need.

REMINDER: Wednesday is the last day of Quarter 1, and students will dismiss early (at 1 PM) on Wednesday at 1 PM. There will be No School for students on Thursday, October 10th & Friday, November 11th. We hope our students and families enjoy a restful Fall Break!

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

Kate B. Tayloe

Principal

💫 HAPPENING THIS WEEK 💫

Fall Break

Fall Break

Quarter 1 comes to a close on Wednesday, which means our first Early Release Day of the school year and Fall Break have arrived. Please note:

October 9th - Early Release for Students at 1 PM
October 10 & 11th - FALL BREAK - No School for Students

MIDDLE SCHOOL VISION SCREENING

The Lions Club will be providing vision screenings to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders on Monday, October 7th between 10:45 AM and 1:00 PM. The screenings will take place at GLOW, and Nurse Heather will help facilitate these screenings. Please see this schedule to ensure your students are able to quickly/efficiently complete the screening process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our School Nurse, Heather Williams (hwilliams@glowacademy.net).

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE - THIS WEEK!

11th and 12th Grade Families:

The UNC System of universities will host their fifth annual Virtual Open House events.

There are four dates with four different institutions presenting at each one from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

October 7th & 8th and October 14th & 15th.

Click HERE to for a complete list of schools and to register.

UNIFORM EXPECTATION UPDATE

Over the past two weeks, our PBIS Team visited each Leadership Advisory class to review our uniform experpations.

NEW: Beginning this week, students may wear approved GLOW sponsored club/activity tops (those that include the official GLOW logo as part of the design), on Fridays only.

For the complete presentation and visual examples, CLICK HERE.

💥 WHAT'S NEW! 💥

GLOW's Knitting & Crocheting Club is back! All faculty, staff, grade levels, and ability levels are welcome to join us.

Students interested in joining should pick up a permission slip outside of Ms. Moore's room (402 Smith Hall).

Meetings will be the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, with our first gathering Thursday, October 17th. Please assure that your ride is here at 4:30 to pick you up. You must bring your signed permission slip to attend."