This Week at GLOBE

News & Notes | December 18, 2024

Key dates

December 20

School closes for Winter Break.

Early release - LC 11:30am, UC 11:45am.

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January 7

First day of second semester.

January 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - school closed.

GLOBE calendar / school hours | 2024-25 | School menus

GLOBE recognized for exceptional math growth in 7th and 8th grades

Last Thursday, State School Superintendent Richard Woods presented our school with a banner recognizing GLOBE's exceptional math growth in 7th and 8th grades!

This achievement reflects years of dedicated work and collaboration across our entire school. Special recognition goes to Ms. Bruen, Dr. Hertz, Mr. Calvert, and Ms. Marin, whose outstanding leadership and instruction in our middle school math program has been transformative.

This success story starts in our elementary classrooms - from kindergarten through 6th grade. Every GLOBE teacher has played a vital role in building the strong mathematical foundation that made this achievement possible. GLOBE's commitment to excellence in math education, regardless of grade level, continues to make a remarkable difference in our students' lives.

Win tickets to watch the Atlanta Falcons vs NY Giants on Sunday

GLOBE Athletic Club is running a raffle for the chance to win two tickets to watch Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants at 1pm on Sunday, December 22, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

For further details and to purchase a ticket, click here.

Last chance to check Lost & Found

Any remaining Lost and Found items will be donated on Friday, December 20. Please check Lost and Found for any missing items before then. Thank you.

Campus notes

Lower Campus

Canned Food Drive

All week, the Lower Campus faculty and staff have been participating in team building activities based on the classic holiday movie Home Alone! In the movie, Kevin’s mom (played by the great Catherine O’Hara) couldn’t find a flight to get her from Scranton, PA, back to Chicago. So she thought…”Perhaps I CAN DRIVE!”

In her honor, we’re holding a two-day canned food drive to benefit the food pantry at DEAM (Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry). Even though the canned food drive was planned for staff participation, students are also welcome to bring in a can or two tomorrow and/or Friday of this week only. A collection box will be set up near the main front doors.

Friday, December 20, is an early release day
Friday, December 20, is an early release day for ALL students - including those who usually attend aftercare. If you don’t normally participate in our afternoon pick-up, please click here to familiarize yourself with the procedures. Dismissal will begin at 11:30am at LC.

Library Helper Program - Friday is the final day for applications

Applications for the Library Helper Program for Spring semester are due by Friday. Any interested 3rd grade students can pick up an application from the Library or ask Ms. Stowe.

Upper Campus

This Thursday is 'wear an ugly sweater day' at Upper Campus.

Welcoming two new members of staff!

We are delighted to announce two wonderful additions to our Upper Campus team. Please join us in welcoming Ms. LaQuisha Aggison as our new 4th grade English teacher on the Spanish track, and Ms. Davalyn White joins our clinic team as our new Certified Nursing Assistant. We're thrilled to have her expertise supporting our students' health and wellness. Please say "hi” when you see them around campus.

8th grade Leadership class

Finding Ollie, Season 2, Episode 8.

The Finding Ollie series is produced by students in Mr Brantley's 8th grade Leadership and Communication class. Click here to view episode 8.

Winter CREST Drive to help the homeless continues until Friday

Let’s shine a light on the C in CREST, by pulling together as a community to support The Gateway Center who help those experiencing homelessness find more permanent housing solutions. We are accepting donations of food and hygiene products every day this week! See last week's newsletter for details.

UC Connections

Music:

Ten GLOBE band students earned a spot in the GMEA District IV MS Honor Band!

Ten GLOBE band students earned a spot in the Georgia Music Educators Association District IV Middle School Honor Band. They competed against students in Dekalb, Rockdale, Newton, Morgan, Jasper, and Butts Counties for this honor, and we are thrilled that they will be representing GLOBE! Congratulations to Lila Behravesh, Jacob Burrell, Evelyn Lee, Naomi Lyons, Aidan McKeown, Dillan Pruitt, Julia Samalin, Alessandra Stefanini, Elizabeth Thompson and Lucky Wills.

Eleven band students performed at this year's MidFest at UGA

This past weekend, eleven GLOBE band students participated in the University of Georgia Middle School Band Festival (MidFest). They gathered with students from across the state to prepare and perform a concert in just two days! Congratulations to Jake Goldstein, Daniel Hernandez Cordova, Caia Lauterbach, Naomi Lyons, Samhitha Maddu, Camryn Massey, Aidan McKeown, Samuel Rivera-Morales, Alessandra Stefanini, Lucky Wills, and Santiago Yeganeh.

Art:

8th grade has been doing a fiber arts and sewing unit, and they have made stuffed monsters, animals, dolls from fabric, mostly felt. Pictured below: Purple monster and baby by Sophia Gent, spotted tree frog by Ada Rodehorst, Monster with hoodie by Ned Wilkerson, button eyed monster by Layla Milarker, two frogs by Hana Weber, and Witchy Doll by Emma Cham and Clara Steiner.

ECP / Before and After-care

A reminder that there will be no aftercare on Friday, December 20.

Spring 2025 Enrichment registration is open.

Most of our enrichments are limited in the number of participants they can have, so be sure to sign up early. Click here for information.

Summer Language Camp 2025

We are excited to announce we will be operating our annual Summer Language Camp program in June of 2025. We will have camp for the full three weeks, working to the same format for each day, however, there will only be one language track per week offered due to space limitations as the school relocates to its new campus building (for K–5) over summer break 2025.

Summer Language Camp 2025 will run during the following weeks: June 9 (Mandarin), June 16 (French) and June 23 (Spanish). Registration will open in the new year. More details will be announced in January. If you have any questions, please email the summer camp team.

Admissions

Are you returning for the 2nd Semester?

As the first semester is quickly coming to close, we understand that plans to remain at GLOBE can sometimes change. If your plans to remain at GLOBE have changed from “yes” to “no” for the second semester beginning January 7, 2025, please let us know by completing this form: Student Withdrawal Notification*. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tamiko Jones, Admissions Coordinator, via email, or call 404-464-7040, ext. 225. Thank you.

*The Student Withdrawal Form requires a Google account sign-in to upload the necessary ID documents. If you do not have a Google account, please contact the Registrar to notify us.

Tour Season for the 2025-26 school year

Help spread the word. Tour dates have been posted for the 2025-26 admissions season. GLOBE families, we need you. You are our best advocates to share news about our school with your family, friends and neighbors. The link for prospective families to register for tours is available on our website.

Do you have a blue GLOBE yard sign?

If so, it's time to place them in your front yard or in high traffic areas. If you do not have a yard sign and would like to volunteer to place one, please click here to sign up.

Parent Teacher Community Council

Staff Gift Fund

‘Tis the season to celebrate our staff! The GLOBE PTCC Staff Gift Fund provides winter holiday gifts to all teachers and staff members in appreciation for their dedication to our children. Suggested donation: $50 per child. Donate here.

Online spirit wear store

Shop tees, sweatshirts, accessories and more. Orders placed by Wednesdays at 11:59pm will be delivered on Friday of that week. Shop now! To view the spirit wear store, you must first create a profile on the PTCC website. Questions about an existing Spirit Wear order? Contact the spirit wear team here.

Shop Our Loyalty Rewards Programs

USE OUR PROMO CODE WHEN ORDERING CARDS & GIFTS

Enjoy 20% off Minted’s unique stationery and gifts when you shop using our exclusive discount code, and they’ll donate 15% back to us. It’s a win-win! When placing an order, simply enter FUNDRAISEGLOBE in the promo code box at checkout. Visit Minted here.

Find the complete list of the PTCC loyalty programs here.

Volunteers needed for spring events

If you are interested in volunteering for Black History Month, Exceptional Children’s Week, or AANHPI Month, please email PTCC Officers here.

We are seeking parents to join the committees on several PTCC PACS (Community and Fundraising PACS). If you are interested in learning more, please contact PTCC officers here.

Spring Auction

The PTCC Auction is fast approaching. Interested in donating to the auction or volunteering? Contact the Auction Committee here.

Lost and Found

The Lost and Found at each campus will be donated on Friday, 12/20. Please check the lost and found before then. Sign-up to help organize the lost and found: Lower Campus here. Sign-up for Upper Campus here.

Register on the PTCC Website

Calling all parents and caretakers! Please register for the new PTCC website to stay informed on upcoming events, volunteering, shop spirit wear, PTCC news and more. Log your volunteer hours to show your community spirit and support of our school. You can also email PTCC Officers at any time. Visit the PTCC Website | Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram.

Athletics

Win two tickets to Falcons vs Giants on December 22!

GLOBE Athletic Club's December raffle kicks off today for a chance to win two tickets to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Giants at 1pm on Sunday, December 22. Click here for further information and to purchase entries.

Team updates

Basketball

The boys basketball teams are undefeated so far in the MAAC conference. The girls B team defeated Epstein and girls A team is 2 and 2. All teams are playing really well!

Swim

The next meet for the swim team is January 16. The conference championship will be January 25.

Visit the athletics website for information. Have a great winter break!

Support GLOBE athletics

Visit our Sideline store for GLOBE athletic wear | Join GLOBE Athletic Club.

2024/25 Yearbook

Be a wise owl like Ollie, and click here to reserve your 2024/25 yearbook.

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