This Week at GLOBE

Key dates:
October 29–31: Peace Week continues.

A reminder that next week, Monday, November 3 is a normal school day, however, Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, are scheduled Independent Learning Days. All GLOBE students will learn from home on Tuesday and Wednesday only.

Thank you to everyone who attended last week's Language Program Coffee Talk. A video recording of the presentation can be viewed here, and the slides can be viewed here.

Teachers are gearing up for two full-days of conferences next Tuesday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 5th. Those parents/guardians coming to campus for face-to-face conferences are invited to drop off any “fuel” (snacks, beverages, etc.) that teachers can partake in throughout both days. A drop-off table will be located near the main front desk area; GLOBE staff will then disseminate any items throughout the buildings for all staff to enjoy.

We continue to celebrate Peace Week at LC. This year’s theme for Lower Campus is “Peace Is My Superpower,” featuring our C.R.E.S.T. values.

To close the week, students are invited to participate in “Superhero/Peace Dress Up Day” on Friday, October 31, by dressing as a character or real-life person who promotes peace or helps others — such as a positive superhero, community helper, historical figure, or positive role model. (Please note: no villains, weapons, or scary costumes.)

Over the past two weeks, students in Ms. Tarazona's class have been hard at work creating their own versions of the story The Three Little Pigs. As a special activity they invited first grade students from Mrs. Gomez’s class to be their audience while they read their books aloud. It was a wonderful experience that encouraged creativity, reading, and collaboration. Everyone truly enjoyed the experience!

Author Patric Rayburn will visit Lower Campus on Friday, November 7 with his service dog in training, Dandelion. Patric will read and discuss his book A Purposeful Pup, and will teach students about the service dog community and how service dogs help people participate fully in daily life. If you would like to order a copy of A Purposeful Pup for Patric to sign, please complete this form.

Our Technology Connection students are looking for donations of clean, sturdy cardboard (any size) to use for building prototypes, models, and designs. If you have boxes or cardboard sheets to spare, please send them with your student to bring to Mr. Wilkerson.

Please ensure an entire set of clothes is sent with your child, including socks and underwear, especially 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. It is cold and flu season again! If your student is not feeling well, please ensure they are well enough to actually be at school. Thank you.

We continue to celebrate Peace Week here at UC. This year’s theme for Upper Campus is Kindness is Always in Season” to emphasize our four C.R.E.S.T. values.

The school is collecting donations for the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter/ acsatl.org Requested items include:

• Size 1 diapers / Size =2T/3T/4T pull-ups

• BRAND NEW Children’s hats, mittens, and scarves (No Used Items)

Families may send in brand new donated items any day during Peace Week. All items are due by Friday, October 31. UC students are invited to participate in these Spirit Days.

GLOBE’s Creative Writing Club is creating a journal and would like other students to contribute. Download the flyer here for more information.

8th grade parents, please take a look at this previously recorded High School Transition Session.

Passcode: S3=&xS5V. School Choice Open Enrollment ends October 31, 2025!

Please submit all records requests and residence inquiries to our School Registrar via email.

Check out more information and resources on the High School Transition webpage, or contact GLOBE's UC Counselor, Morgan Mckinnon, with any questions .

The Fall Band Concert and Informance is on Thursday, October 30, at 6:30pm in the auditorium. All are invited to attend!

Over the course of this semester, GLOBE band students have worked diligently to prepare performances for the Georgia Music Educators Association Solo/Ensemble Performance Evaluation. On Saturday, five GLOBE ensembles attended the event and we are pleased to report that all of them earned superior ratings from the judge!

Congratulations to the following groups:

• Mixed flute/percussion trio: Alice Elliott, Seth Schillie, and Lucas Teixeira Staples

• Woodwind quartet: Valentina Aranguren Torres, Lila Bennett, Samhitha Maddu, and Andrew Palmer

• French horn duet: Mason Francois and Lenny Saidi

• Brass quintet: Bianca Canelon Rossi, Josie Fairlie, Keira Gordon, Kai Hilimire, and Joshua Magill

• Flute/baritone saxophone duet: Lulu Stefanini and Dani Hernandez Cordova

ATL Hawks vs. SA Spurs | State Farm Arena | Friday, December 19 | 7:30pm

Purchase your tickets through this link.

Many of our UC students are experiencing Fall allergies. Please utilize a saline spray (for dry nasal passages), increase your vitamin C/allergy meds (as needed) and stay hydrated.

Please encourage students to wash their hands regularly (with soap and water) during the school day. Simple hand washing will reduce/decrease many germs from spreading, colds and multiple transmissions of students and staff members.

GLOBE’s Lottery is held separately from DeKalb’s School Choice. DeKalb's School Choice Open Enrollment Dates are October 1 – 31, 2025.

GLOBE’s Open Enrollment period is January 26, 2026 to February 20, 2026. The Lottery will take place on Friday, February 26, 2026.

Tour Season for the 2026-27 school year

Help spread the word. Tour dates have been posted for the 2026-27 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.

Be a GLOBE Parent Ambassador!

The time is here to begin showing prospective families why we love our school. The Admissions Team is gearing up for the 2026-27 school year. I would love for you to join me and be a part of the tours as a Parent Ambassador. As an Ambassador, prospective parents just want to chat with you and get your experience as a GLOBE parent.

Click here to see the dates and times to sign-up. Feel free to volunteer for as many or as few slots as your schedule allows. There is one evening tour on January 28, 2026.

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.

Breakfast and lunch menus for November can be viewed on GLOBE’s website, here. If you have any questions regarding nutrition please send an email to our Nutrition Director, Briana Caddell.

It’s not too early to think about celebrating our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season! The PTCC collects donations and distributes them to our entire staff right before the break. Please donate here if you are able.

Spirit Wear Store is Open!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for - youth sizes are restocked! Order your spirit wear here.

PTCC Fundraising

Support the PTCC in our effort to support our GLOBE community. Learn more about contributing to the Staff Gift Fund, PTCC Giving Circle, the Stock The Lounge fund, and more on our fundraising page.

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

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.

The Girls A Team finished in 1st Place in the MAAC Conference after their win against St. Martin at GLOBE last Thursday! Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer them on and also GLOBE's cheerleaders who did a fantastic job.

Board Recruitment - Communications Chair

The GLOBE Academy Board of Directors is currently looking for a board member for our Communications Chair role. If you are interested and would like to have an impact in an educational setting, we urge you to apply. We will be accepting applications until November 7, 2025.

Please use this application form to apply. The role description is here. Candidates who have questions may reach out to polly.castro@theglobeacademy.net.

Don’t get caught in May without a yearbook

Please order now to make sure that you get a copy.

Ollie wants your photos!

The yearbook is only as good as the pictures in it. We want your photos! We NEED your photos!!!
We especially would like: Photos of ANY GLOBE sporting event. If you go to a game during the year, please take pictures and send them to us.

To share your photos with the yearbook staff visit GLOBE's photo-share site here.

1. Click "Get Started"

2. Add your contact information: Use I am a ... to make sure photos end up in the right place. If you choose Student, follow the onscreen instructions to make sure that the photo is tagged correctly.

3. Check your email for a verification code. Enter it and click Verify to continue.

4. Review the photo guidelines then select Choose Images to select photos from your device.

5. Make sure you tag people in the photo.

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