GLOW GAZETTE

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Students & Parents,

This week's edition of the GLOW Gazette Family Newsletter is a little lighter than usual as we head into a short week in anticipation of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Another edition of the newsletter will come out next Sunday with information to support students and families in the successful completion of 1st Semester.

Speaking of the Thanksgiving Holiday, we want to remind families that GLOW is closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. It's hard to believe, but when we return from Thanksgiving Break the following will be true:

It will be December!
There will only be 13 school days left in 1st Semester!
There will be only 8 school days before 1st Semester Final Exams begin for our HS students!

We look forward to seeing all students at. school on Monday and Tuesday of this week and then back again on Monday, December 2 for a strong final few weeks of Semester 1!

In whatever way your family spends the Thanksgiving Holiday we hope it is time spent with family and with a heart of gratitude! We have so much to be thankful for at GLOW, and we hope you know that our students and families sit at the top of our list.

Wishing you all a great week and a Happy Thanksgiving!

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!

11/25 - US Military Academy at West Point
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! 💥

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!

✅ REMINDERS ✅

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!