This Week at GLOBE

October 26–30: Peace Week.

October 29: FunTober Fest at LC, 5:30pm –7:30pm.

November 2: Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00pm.

November 3–4: Conference Days (independent learning at home).

November 17: Coffee Talk - Math, 8:15am at Lower Campus.

November 18: Coffee Talk - Math, 8:45am at Upper Campus.

November 20: GLOBE Trot.

November 23–27: Thanksgiving break

GLOBE calendar / hours | 2026-27 | School menus

Dear GLOBE Community,

I am writing to share that Jen Parker, our Director of Facilities, Transportation & Safety, will be leaving The GLOBE Academy at the end of October.

Jen's journey with GLOBE began as a parent, and in 2014, she became a member of our Extended Care Program team. Over the years, she took on a variety of roles, serving as a receptionist, Executive Administrative Assistant, and eventually Director of Operations in January 2023. Most recently, she has served as our Director of Facilities, Transportation & Safety.

Throughout her time at GLOBE, Jen has been part of so many important moments in our school's history. From supporting our day-to-day operations to helping navigate the complexities of two campuses, she has contributed to GLOBE's growth in countless ways. One of her most significant contributions was the instrumental role she played in our transition to the new Lower Campus in 2025, a tremendous undertaking that will continue to benefit our school community for years to come.

What makes Jen's story especially meaningful is that she has experienced GLOBE from so many different perspectives: as a parent, a staff member, and a leader. Her connection to our school spans more than a decade, and we are grateful for the time, energy, and dedication she has given to our community.

As Jen prepares for her next chapter, I hope you will join me in celebrating her many contributions. Next week, I encourage our community to shower Jen with appreciation through notes, cards, and messages of thanks. It would be wonderful for her to leave knowing how much her years of service have meant to GLOBE.

Jen, thank you for being part of GLOBE's story. We wish you happiness and success in whatever comes next. You will be missed!

Warmly,

Christi Elliott-Earby
Executive Director

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy live performances, games, a community potluck, vendors and more, at Saturday's International Festival. Thank you to GLOBE's PTCC for organizing this fabulous annual event.

Get your GLOBE Trot Gear!

GLOBE Trot t-shirts, long sleeves and sweatshirts are available for purchase online (HERE). Buy your shirts now and wear them to the race on November 20.

Sign up to be a GLOBE Trot Sponsor Today!

We love to showcase our community’s small businesses at GLOBE Trot. Each sponsorship level comes with recognition perks, including a clickable link on the GLOBE Trot website, your business name on the event banners, recognition in GLOBE social media posts, and the yearbook.

Visit GLOBE’s website for information, or CLICK HERE.

Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday's Language Coffee Talk at Upper Campus. Recordings from recent talks can be viewed on GLOBE's website, here.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the GLOBE Ambassador Program, a new pilot initiative designed to elevate student voice, celebrate leadership, and empower our fifth-grade students to make a meaningful impact across our campus!

Please join us in congratulating the fifth-grade students who have been selected to serve on our student leadership committees. These students have stepped forward with a willingness to serve, collaborate, and help make GLOBE an even more welcoming, inclusive, and connected community. When you see these student leaders around campus, please take a moment to congratulate them and encourage them as they begin this exciting journey!

As we launch this pilot year, we are excited to learn, grow, and build a program that reflects the heart of our school and the values we strive to model every day.

Lower Campus is excited to celebrate Peace Week. This year’s theme, Kindness Knows No Borders, reminds us that each of us has a role in creating a safe, respectful, and caring school community. Throughout the week, students will participate in fun activities, themed dress-down days, morning meeting discussions, and campus-wide events designed to help them practice kindness, empathy, respect, and peaceful problem-solving. Look out for an email tomorrow with all of the details.

As part of Peace Week, we are collecting donations to support the STEAM Center at Paulding, a nonprofit program that supports children and families through science and STEAM learning. Suggested donations include wipes, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, art supplies, Legos, science related children's books, science kits/projects, and other STEAM related hands on learning materials.

Families can send donations to school with their students and drop them off during carpool. Our fifth grade ambassadors will help collect the items and support this service project. Thank you for helping our students put peace and community into action!

Learn more about the organization here.

Our kindergarten class is embarking on an exciting, year-long, cross-curricular project that integrates science, English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and French language development. Inspired by Pumpkin Jack, written and illustrated by Will Hubbell, students explored the life cycle of a pumpkin before carving our very own pumpkin and placing it, along with soil, inside a sealed glass jar.

Throughout the school year, students will observe and document the pumpkin’s fascinating transformation, from decomposition to the emergence of a new pumpkin plant in the spring. As part of this hands-on investigation, students are building their French vocabulary and oral language skills by using French sentence stems to describe their observations, such as « Je vois une citrouille orange ! » (I see an orange pumpkin!) and « La citrouille se décompose ! » (The pumpkin is decomposing!).

Each student has a personal documentation journal in which they sketch and describe their observations weekly, strengthening their scientific observation skills, writing abilities, mathematical thinking, French language proficiency, and understanding of plant life cycles. Through this engaging, real-world investigation, our young scientists will discover the wonders of nature, the importance of careful observation, and the remarkable process of new life while making meaningful connections across multiple subject areas!

We’re looking for volunteers from current fourth grade students to help plan this year’s Fifth Grade End of Year Celebration. If you’re the parent of a current fourth grader and would like to serve on this committee, please email Ms. Blunt @ cblunt@theglobeacademy.net.

We will be celebrating Peace Week from 26–30 October.

Click here to view the details of the themed spirit week.

Learning CPR is an important, potentially life-saving skill, and we appreciate their commitment to helping our students gain this valuable knowledge. Students will have the opportunity to get certified in CPR if they are able to demonstrate the proper knowledge and CPR techniques next Wednesday. Thank you, Carey and Richard!

Help spread the word. Tour dates have been posted for the 2027-28 admissions season. GLOBE families, we need you. You are our best advocates to share news about our school with your family, friends and neighbors. Prospective families can register for a tour on GLOBE's website, here.

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.

Please let us know if your student will not be returning to The GLOBE Academy.

Please complete the Student Withdrawal Notification Form to officially notify the school.

Please note: The Student Withdrawal Form requires a Google account sign-in, in order to upload the required identification documents. If you do not have a Google account, please contact GLOBE's Registrar for assistance.

Request for Student Transcripts or Records

To request student transcripts or academic records, please email GLOBE's Registrar.

Please allow up to 3 business days for processing Records Requests.

Boys Team: Download information sheet | Register here.

Girls Team: Download information sheet | Register here.

The cross-country season came to an exciting close yesterday as both the boys’ and girls’ teams competed in the championship race. Our runners represented GLOBE with determination, teamwork, and incredible effort, giving us plenty of reasons to celebrate.

The boys continued to show tremendous growth throughout the season. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance paid off as they continued to improve their times, build confidence, and push themselves to new levels. We are so proud of their progress and commitment. Congratulations to the seven boys who represented GLOBE: Christian Kirouac, Aero Teufel, Kamden Scott, Hampton Rogers, Michael Green, Paxton Elias, and Walt Posyack.

And the girls? CHAMPIONS AGAIN!

Congratulations to all seven girls who represented GLOBE in the championship race: Adelaide Thrift, Beatriz Teixeira-Staples, Finlee White, Reva Martin, Lydia Ma, Kayleigh Turner, and Emily McLendon. The girls delivered another outstanding performance, capturing the Conference Championship for the second consecutive year! This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to their talent, consistency, teamwork, and dedication. Truly impressive, four GLOBE girl runners finished in the top 10: Adelaide Thrift took 2nd place, Bea Teixeira-Staples finished 3rd, Finlee White earned 5th place, and Reva Martin finished 6th!

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all our GLOBE runners!

A special thank-you and congratulations to Coach Holder, our athletics directors, and all the parents and families who supported our runners throughout the season. Your time, encouragement, and commitment make such a difference, and these accomplishments are a reflection of the wonderful community surrounding our athletes. Way to go, GLOBE. What a season!

Boys Soccer, what a game!

GLOBE Boys Soccer Team A is heading to the CHAMPIONSHIP after an absolutely epic semifinal victory yesterday. After battling to a 0–0 tie through overtime, our boys kept their composure through an incredible penalty shootout, taking eight rounds of penalties to secure the win.
GLOBE takes the field this Thursday for a chance to win the championship title. Let’s show our boys some love and cheer them on. GO GLOBE!

Athletics Program

If you have any questions, please send us an email. You can also find out lots of information by visiting the athletics website, here.

Thank you so much to our volunteers for allowing the October collection to happen. If you would like to volunteer for future collections, please sign-up for a volunteer slot.

Thursday, October 29, from 5:30–7:30pm.
Join us for an evening of outdoor games, contests, music, crafts, candy trunks, and more! Family-friendly costumes are welcome. Come enjoy the fun, make some memories, and celebrate the season with us at this PTCC led event! Download flyer.

Want to help make it happen? Volunteer or host a trunk/table here!

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 10% back to us. It’s a win-win! When placing an order, simply enter FUNDRAISEGLOBE in the promo code box at checkout. Visit MINTED.com here.

Find the complete list of the PTCC loyalty programs here.

At GLOBE, we believe every student should have the opportunity to fully participate in school programs and activities, regardless of a family's financial circumstances. GLOBE recently introduced a single Financial Assistance Application that is separate from the National School Lunch Program application. Click here for details.

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