GLOW GAZETTE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

GLOW Students & Families,

We hope you and your family enjoyed time together over the long, Thanksgiving weekend. It's hard to believe there are just two and a half weeks left until Winter Break and only 8 school days before High School Semester 1 Final Exams begin!

Let's finish out the semester strong as we head into finals for our High School Students and the end of our 2nd Quarter/1st Semester for our Middle School Students. Parents, please be sure your student is at school and on time, ready to learn.

We have a busy week ahead with a Picture Make-Up Day on Tuesday and our Annual Electives Showcase on Tuesday night. Our Pajama Drive ends on Thursday, and our November PBIS Celebration and our Senior Spotlight to celebrate the Class of 2025's most recent college acceptances are on Friday. Be sure to read the details related to these items, upcoming High School Exams, and more in the newsletter below!

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

Kate B. Tayloe

Principal

💫 HAPPENING THIS WEEK 💫

COLLEGE REPS VISITING GLOW - MONDAY (11/25)

10th-12th Grade students can register to attend visits with representatives from a variety of colleges when they visit GLOW Academy. Students should log into their SCOIR account to view the calendar and register to attend. Sessions are typically hosted in Saklad Hall during lunch and advisory. If a meeting is during their lunch, they should grab their lunch and bring it to Saklad Hall. Email Ms. Lexi with any questions!

12/3 - Johnson & Wales University

PAJAMA DONATIONS

Our National Honor Society is once again partnering with Pajama Jams to bring PJs to children in need in our community. We will be collecting new pajamas sizes 5T - Adult XL through Thurs, Dec 5th. Please consider using the QR code at the left to visit our Amazon Wish List (also linked here) filled with pajamas in various sizes and at various price points. If you purchase PJs from the Wish List, they will automatically be delivered to GLOW. Thank you in advance for supporting children in our community and this NHS service project!

💥 WHAT'S NEW! 💥

HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS

Believe it or not, there are only 8 school days before our High School Final Exams will begin! Students will be receiving individual exam schedules soon, but you can find a preview of the exam schedule below.

EXAM EXEMPTION: As a reminder, students will be EXEMPT from Teacher Made 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.

Thursday, December 12 - English II EOC
Friday, December 13 - Period 1 & Period 3 Teacher Made Exams
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

Girls Re-Imagining Tomorrow (GRIT) Program

Girls Re-Imagining Tomorrow (GRIT) is a program for 7th and 8th grade students interested in learning how careers intersect with technology through mentorship and field trips. GRIT is facilitated by female technology professionals who will teach you how to navigate professional environments. Apply by Tuesday, 12/10, 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!

High School Essay Contests

Any 9th - 12th grade GLOW student is eligible to enter two local essay competitions with cash prizes!

1. Racial Justice Essay Contest: This contest requires students to write about an issue that impacts African Americans or people of color. Entries are due 12/15/24 and at least $5000 will be awarded among the winners.

2. We the People Essay Contest: This contest requires students to write about what they view as the privileges and responsibilities of being an American citizen. Entries are due 11/22/24 and $200 will be awarded to the winner.

Both competitions have specific requirements, so students should see Majeski-Turner or Kramer for full details if they are interested in entering one or both of the contests. Best of luck!