This Week at GLOBE
News & Notes | April 15, 2026
Key dates
April 16
LC GLOBE Arts Night, 5:30pm–7.30pm.
April 18
Science Festival, 10am–12 Noon at LC.
April 23–May 4 Georgia Milestones testing.
April 25-26
Earth Day celebrations.
April 27
Board of Directors meeting.
May 4
Public budget hearing (Board of Directors), 8am.
May 7
Public budget hearing (Board of Directors), 3pm.
May 8
7th/8th grade dance.
May 14
LC Field Day (3rd and 4th grade).
Family Literacy Night at LC, 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
May 15
LC Field Day (K–2nd grade).
Yearbook Distribution Day.
STAMP results sent home.
May 25
Memorial Day - school closed.
May 26
UC Field Day (5th grade).
May 27
UC Field Day (6th grade).
8th grade graduation ceremony.
May 28
Last day of school (early release).
GLOBE calendar / school hours | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | School menus
Events this week at GLOBE
Arts Night on Thursday evening at Lower Campus
Thursday, April 16, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, with the 4th grade performance at 6:00pm
Come along to Arts Night at Lower Campus on Thursday and enjoy an evening of artwork created by all students at Lower Campus and a special musical performance by 4th grade students. Food will be available for purchase, so bring your family and enjoy an evening celebrating the arts with the GLOBE community!
Science Festival on Saturday morning at Lower Campus
Saturday, April 18, from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Lower Campus will be hosting this year's GLOBE Science Fest from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, April 18. PTCC are still in need of volunteers. Do you want to make slime? Launch stomp rockets? Create chemical reactions? Sign up here!
Campus notes
Georgia Milestones begin on Thursday, April 23
Georgia law requires that all students in grades 3–8 take the Georgia Milestones: End of Grade (EOG) in the content areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. In addition, students in grade 5 will take Science, and students in grade 8 will take Science and Social Studies.
It is imperative that students attend school each day and arrive on time so they will not miss any sections of this important assessment. The schedule for the administration of the EOG in the DeKalb County School District is listed below. Click here for GA Milestones resources for students and parents.
Lower Campus
Morning Arrival
A reminder that the carpool line at LC ends at 8am. All cars entering the lot after 8am will need to park and come into the Community building to sign in their child. Thank you to everyone who has been arriving at carpool a little earlier. It has been a great week!
An afternoon of poetry!
Second grade students from Sra. Tarazona’s class and fourth grade students from Sra. Alvarado’s class enjoyed a poetry afternoon, where both groups wrote their own poems and had the opportunity to read them to each other. It was a meaningful experience that encouraged creativity, oral expression, and connection between students from different grade levels.
Family Literacy Night, Thursday, May 14, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Join us for a special evening celebrating the stories, languages, and voices that make our community extraordinary. We'll have a special author visit, dinner generously provided by PTCC, and hands-on activity stations where families can create books together, share songs and rhymes from home, and celebrate language and literacy.
Lower Campus Clinic
Regardless of age, every child at Lower Campus should have a change of clothes in their backpack, including socks and underwear. The clinic stocks limited sizes in limited quantities. If your child is muddy or dirty and needs a change of clothes from the clinic, you will likely receive a call to either bring clothes or pick up your student.
As it gets warmer, the air quality can decrease due to pollen and molds. If your student has allergies, the recommended time to start an allergy medication is now. Please ensure that your student feels well enough to actually be in school.
Please be on the lookout for lice. It is spring and therefore we should expect an uptick in ALL the bugs, including our clean hair loving friends! If you find live lice on your child's head, they must be successfully treated before returning to school. The lice policy can be found on page 17 of the Student and Family Handbook.
LC Library End-of-Year Reminder
The final day for student book checkout will be Thursday, April 30. As we begin preparing for end‑of‑year inventory, we ask that all library books be returned by Friday, May 22. Per the Library Contract signed at the beginning of the year, any books not returned must be either paid for or replaced. Returning books on time helps us keep our collection complete and ready for next year’s readers.Thank you for supporting our library and helping students build responsible borrowing habits. Please reach out to Ms. Stowe with any questions.
Upper Campus
Finding Ollie, Season 3, episode 13
Finding Ollie is a series of videos produced by students in Mr Brantley's 8th grade Leadership and Communication class. Click here to check it out.
7th and 8th grade Dance
This year's 7th and 8th grade dance will take place on May 8th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Click here to view the information flyer.
Upper Campus Clinic
The UC clinic is in need of very gently used or never worn GLOBE uniform clothing. Please make sure clothing is washed thoroughly before donating.
Seasonal allergies: Last week was very uncomfortable for many of our students who suffer from seasonal allergies. Families, please make sure your students take allergy medication at night and in the morning to get them through the school day (including eye drops, eye wash if necessary). Allergy medication taken in the morning before school should be non-drowsy.
Admissions
Let us know if your plans have changed
GLOBE is excited to welcome new families to our community next year! However, we understand that plans can change. If your plans to return to GLOBE for the 2026–27 school year have changed from “yes” to “no,” please notify us by completing the Student Withdrawal Notification form.
Please note: The Student Withdrawal Form requires a Google account sign-in in order to upload the necessary ID documents. If you do not have a Google account, please contact the Registrar for assistance.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student's intent to return or withdrawal, please contact Tamiko Jones, Admissions Director, at Admissions@theglobeacademy.net or by phone at 404-464-7040, ext. 225.
Request for Student Transcripts or Records
To request student transcripts or academic records, please send an email to: GLOBEregistrar@theglobeacademy.net. Please allow up to 72 hours for processing.
Summer Language Camp 2026
GLOBE's 2026 Summer Language Camp, for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, will be a mixture of language exposure and enrichment as well as fun afternoons that will consist of arts/crafts, music, games, in-house field trips, and Fun Friday’s.
Camp dates: June 8–12 | June 15–19 | June 22–26. Hours: 9am to 5pm.
For further information and to register, visit GLOBE’s website, here.
Parent Teacher Community Council (PTCC)
Earth Day volunteers needed for school garden project
Help Girl Scout Troop 22033 complete their Bronze Award by building the new Lower Campus School Garden! Click here to view the information flyer. Let us know if you can help. Thank you.
Are you ready to join the PTCC Officers team?
The PTCC is seeking a committed volunteer to serve as PTCC Co-Chair. The position is a two year term (school years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028). Click here for further information and an application.
The 2026 PTCC GLOBE Auction and Hootenanny
The Fire Sale (items that were not purchased) is LIVE. It's first come-first served for these discounted items! Get them while you can.
Thank you so much to everyone who participated and attended the auction this year. If you weren’t able to attend we hope to see you next year, and please try and find a way to get involved in the PTCC. We can’t do this without each and every one of you!
Field Day Volunteers Needed!
Lower Campus Field Day will take place on May 14 (3rd and 4th grade) and May 15 (K–2nd grade), and we are looking for volunteers to help make it a fun and memorable event for our students. We need people to help run activity stations, guide games, and keep things moving smoothly. Want to help with relay races? Lead fun outdoor games? Keep the energy high? Sign up here!
Please note: If you have previously emailed ClassPAC to volunteer, you will still need to sign-up.
Loyalty Rewards
Are you registered for BoxTop Rewards? Sign-up for these programs and more loyalty programs to support our school. Find the complete list of the PTCC loyalty programs here.
PTCC Website
Register your family on the PTCC website. It’s your go-to hub for all things PTCC — from the latest updates and volunteer sign-ups to spirit wear shopping, donation options, and more. It only takes 2 minutes, and you're officially in the loop! And fill out your volunteer interest survey here! Find out about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, log your volunteer hours, order spirit wear, and more. Visit the PTCC Website | Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram.
GLOBE Yearbook
Don't get caught in May without a yearbook
Important Note: As of today (4/15), there are 85 yearbooks available for purchase. Please order now to make sure that you get a copy. Thank you.
Athletics
Spring Sports
Spring sports are wrapping up the regular season this week and playoffs will start soon.
Girls Soccer play their first round of playoffs tomorrow vs St Martins. 4:30pm at Silverbacks. Come along and show your support!
Click here for an overview of ALL Spring Sports.
Support GLOBE Athletics
Visit our Sideline store for GLOBE athletic wear | Join GLOBE Athletic Club.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors Meeting
The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, at 7:00pm. Zoom links will be made available next week in this newsletter and online.
Public Budget Hearings
Monday, May 4, from 8am to 9am, and Thursday, May 7, from 3pm to 4pm.
Zoom links will be published in this newsletter and online.
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