GLOW GAZETTE
WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023
Message from the Principal
Parents,
It was so great to see so many returning and new families at Open House!
If you were not able to attend, please be sure to take a moment and review the information presented regarding updated attendance policies, grading policies, and more found by clicking HERE.
We are excited to see our students back at school tomorrow, Monday, August 14th for the first day of the school year. The full year school calendar can be found by clicking HERE.
If your family was unable to attend Open House, we will have staff available to help students know where to go on Monday. We will begin our day in Leadership Advisory where students will receive their schedules, and any student who does not have a schedule will receive one at that time.
As a reminder, our school hours are:
- 7:50 AM - students may arrive on campus
- 8:15 AM - tardy bell rings and the day begins! Students who arrive after 8:15 AM will be counted as tardy and need to check-in at the front office
- 3:15 PM - dismissal begins immediately following announcements
The additional information included in this newsletter will help ensure a successful start to your child's 2023-24 school year!
We wish all GLOW student and families a great year!
Kate B. Tayloe
Principal
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π« FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Reminder: our school day runs from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM daily.
π 8th Grade Washington DC Trip Interest Meeting
π Student Parking
β PARENT REMINDERS β
π TRANSPORTATION π
23-24 Bus Routes can be found HERE.
As enrollment continues and bus routes are tweaked, we ask for you to give us 5-7 school days for pick-up/drop-off times to be confirmed and more routine/predictable.
π» Chromebooks
We are preparing Chromebooks to begin distribution in the first week of school. Want to ensure that your child is ready to receiver their Chromebook at the start of the year?
We need to receive TWO things before your GLOW student can receiver their Chromebook:
- SIGNED CHROMEBOOK AGREEMENT: The GLOW Chromebook Agreement must be read and signed by the parent/guardian and student. You can find the GLOW Chromebook Agreement HERE. Students will submit signed Chromebook Agreements to their Leadership Advisory Teacher.
- CHROMEBOOK FEE/DAMAGE WAIVER ($20): Students will submit payment to their Leadership Advisory Teacher.
Rising 7th & 12th Grade Required Immunizations
In North Carolina, children are not allowed to attend school (whether public, private, or religious) or a childcare facility, unless they have received all immunizations appropriate for their age.
While most of these immunizations occur before students enter Kindergarten there are two additional requirements that impact rising 7th and 12th grade students for the 2022-2023 school year.
RISING 7TH GRADE: Students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine.
RISING 12TH GRADE: Students entering 12th grade will be required to have a booster (second) dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine if they have not already received one.
An up-to-date immunization record indicating that your student has received the required immunization is due by the first day of attendance at school. If proof of immunization is not provided within 30 calendar days after school entry, your student will not be allowed to attend school until it is provided, as required by law.
Immunization records can be dropped off at school or scanned/emailed to nasmith@glowacademy.net.
Uniforms
GLOW's Uniform Requirements will be fully enforced in the 23-24 school year. Students will be required to be in uniform compliance before arriving to class each day. While we know most of you have already ensured your child has the uniform pieces necessary to be in compliance with school expectations, the vendor link to order additional items can be found HERE. An additional flyer from our School Uniform Vendor can be found below.
As a reminder, GLOW Uniform requirements are outlined below and can also be found HERE:
ALLOWABLE TOPS:
- GLOW yellow or purple uniform polo shirt only (only exception is a GLOW shirt received from participation in a GLOW sponsored activity)
- GLOW indoor uniform jackets
- GLOW navy uniform cardigan sweater
- GLOW uniform fleece
- plain navy cardigan sweater (no logos or labels allowed that arenβt GLOW)
- plain navy crew neck (no hood) sweatshirt (no logos or labels allowed that arenβt GLOW)
ALLOWABLE BOTTOMS:
- Navy or black shorts or pants (khaki colored bottoms are allowed for high school students)
- GLOW navy or black uniform shorts or pants
- GLOW plaid uniform skirt
- GLOW gray uniform skirt
- NOTE: Bottoms may not be rolled
SOCKS & TIGHTS, LEGGINGS (W/SKIRTS):
- Students can show their individual personalities through their selection of socks, tights, and leggings; HOWEVER, leggings are only to be worn under the GLOW uniform skirt, NOT as pants and fishnet stockings are NOT allowed
ALLOWABLE ACCESSORIES
- Hair Accessories: headbands, bows, ribbons, and head scarves
- Available GLOW Uniform Accessories: plaid headbands, bows, or ribbons
- Belts: solid colors (black, navy, or brown) or GLOW plaid uniform belt
- NOT ALLOWED: hats or bandanas
SHOES
- Closed toed and closed heel shoes (no sandals)
- NOTE: if wearing CROCS, ensure that there is a strap in the back
OUTERWEAR:
- GLOW uniform jacket (may be worn indoors)
- personal outerwear (coats and jackets) of choice are only acceptable to wear outdoors.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
- Gym shorts or sweatpants
- T-shirts/sweatshirts
- GLOW uniform gym shorts or sweatpants
- GLOW uniform t-shirt
- NOTE: shorts may not be rolled
If you have additional questions about uniforms, please contact our School Social Worker, Janet Tucker at jtucker@glowacademy.net or Principal Kate Tayloe at ktayloe@glowacademy.net.
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Website: www.glowacademy.net
Location: 4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington, NC, USA
Phone: 910.338.5258
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