This Week at GLOBE

May 17: GLOBE Elementary Community Session #2

May 18: UC Orchestra Spring Concert

May 19: Used uniform collection

May 19: UC final exams

May 19: Kindergarten field trip

May 19: AANHPI guest speaker at UC

May 19: 7th/8th grade dance at UC

May 22: 8th grade graduation

May 22: Board of Directors meeting

May 24: Last day of school. Early release: LC 11:30 a.m. | UC 11:45 a.m.

May 25: Spirit Night at Stars & Strikes

May school meal menus | GLOBE calendar / school hours | 2022-23 | 2023-24

Join representatives from GLOBE's Board of Directors, our Executive Director, and our partners at Freespace Architecture in UC’s cafeteria, tonight at 7:30 p.m.

In this session, you will be able to learn more about GLOBE Elementary, ask questions (you may wish to review the FAQs first), and provide input on our school’s new home for kindergarten through 5th grade. The session will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel, and available to view at your convenience.

Our first community session, held at LC last week, can be viewed here.

Thank you to all the volunteers who signed up to create posters to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) figures. The picture shows just a few examples of the wonderful creations that are on display in the hallways. Students will experience the culminating event of AANHPI Heritage Month today at LC, including a visit from guest speaker Nicole Kang Ahn, a Korean-American artist.

Please ask your child to check Lost and Found for any items they may have misplaced during the school year. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after the last day of school.

Please take note of our early release times on the last day of school.

Lower Campus 11:30 a.m. | Upper Campus 11:45 a.m.

Chess teams presented with 2023 qualifier trophies

1st and 3rd grade GLOBE Chess teams were presented with their 2023 chess tournament qualifier trophies for their winning scores. Part of our after school enrichment program, this is the second year in a row that GLOBE chess teams have been invited to the state finals. Congratulations to the teams and coaches!

Lower Campus Spring Concert

The second part of the Spring Concert at LC will take place tomorrow, Thursday, May 18.

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m - 1st grade English homerooms only (Gordon, Fisher, Bates). 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m - Kindergarten English homerooms only (Gonzalez, Fite, Darbouze).

Students learn the art of puppetry

During 3rd grade Art class, students discovered the art of puppetry, created rod puppets, and learned about puppets from different cultures and how they can be used to educate, entertain and bring people together. Classes learned about Amal, a large-scale walking puppet created in 2021 to bring global awareness to the plight of refugees.

It's time to return those library books

Please return your library books as soon as possible, before the end of the school year. We are currently missing 118 books from children on the Mandarin track, 139 from students on the French tract and 161 from Spanish track students. Families will be charged on MyPaymentsPlus for any missing or destroyed books. Thank you.

Select you preferences for rising 6th grade Connections

Details of next year’s Connections courses can be found here. Let us know your preferences for the upcoming school year ASAP, using this form. The choices you select indicate a three-year commitment for the duration of grades 6–8. Thank you.

Special Agent visits 4th grade Mandarin class

4th grade students received a visit from Mike Williamson, father to 4th grade Mandarin track student Gracie Williamson, and a Special Agent with the FBI.

Highlighting practical ways in which language learning can help students in the future, Mike spoke about his role as a community helper and addressed the crucial role of linguists at the FBI. Linguists translate, interpret and write in almost every language. This is a vital resource in some of the time-sensitive investigations.

The students really enjoyed the experience and asked some very thoughtful questions. They discussed the various jobs within the FBI, the types of crimes investigated, and most importantly how to stay safe. One particular topic of interest was how to stay safe online, whether on communication platforms or social media.

7th and 8th grade Dance

The 7th and 8th grade dance takes place this Friday, May 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the UC cafeteria (download flyer). We hope everyone can attend!

Song requests for the DJ - Add your favorites here. Volunteer - Sign up here. Purchase tickets at MyPaymentsPlus.

The GLOBE Academy feels that financial reasons are never a reason a child should not attend an activity. Please complete this form if you need assistance paying for this activity.

The Orchestra and Art classes attended Six Flags over Georgia on Saturday, May 13. The 6th grade “Owl Orchestra” performed at the Music in the Parks Festival and was awarded an Excellent rating along with a huge trophy. Almost 100 students were able to attend and we would like to thank all of the very dedicated (and exhausted) chaperones for making the day such a success, and without whom the trip would not have been possible.

Orchestra Spring Concert

The Orchestra Spring Concert takes place tomorrow, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to the UC Auditorium to watch the performance. The Chorus Spring Concert took place last night. Look out for images in next week's newsletter.

We understand that plans can change. If your student’s plans to return to GLOBE have changed from “yes” to “no” between now and the start of the 2023-24 school year, please complete this Withdrawal Form. Having an accurate count of students for the upcoming school year enables us to plan and budget appropriately, and allows students on our waiting list to fill open seats.

The last day of school is rapidly approaching. Please review your accounts for outstanding balances. Payments can be made online or checks can be dropped off at the front desk. Please note, remaining balances will carry over into the next school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to nutrition@theglobeacademy.net.

Summer Camp will run for three weeks in June. For details and to register, click here.

Thank you

A special thank you to Florence Cannon and Farah Chang, whose terms as co-chair and treasurer respectively will come to an end this July. We also extend our gratitude to the PAC leads who are rolling off this year: Neely Wilson, Rina Kesler, Ashley Wilkerson, Faneisha Nibbs. Above all, we would like to thank the many amazing parent volunteers who have given countless hours to support our school community.

Spirit Night

Come celebrate the end of the school year with us at a GLOBE Spirit Night! Join us on Thursday, May 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stars and Strikes (1741 Mountain Industrial Blvd). Wear your GLOBE spirit wear so we can easily find each other! Download the flyer here.

Check Lost and Found

One final reminder to please check Lost and Found. It is overflowing at both campuses. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.

Final call for GLOBE Auction items collection

Send us an email to coordinate picking up Auction winnings. Physical items not picked up by the last day of school will be forfeited without the possibility of refund.

Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to our volunteers of the month: Lauren Korzan and Ashley Edwards. We hope you're enjoying the “Volunteer of the Month” carpool flag to skip the line in May. Special shout-out to Carrie Brown for her volunteerism as well. Log your volunteer hours for a chance to win next month!

Used Uniform Pick-Up

The last Used Uniform collection of the year is this Friday, May 19, during drop-off. If you do not see a volunteer, look for the bucket and sign that says “Used Uniform Collection” and place your donations in it.

It has been a very busy month of athletics here at GLOBE. Look out for an end-of-year athletics update that will be sent out by email before the end of the school year.

Athletics Day of Celebration

The Athletic Department celebrated all of the great accomplishments of our student athletes this year. It was a great assembly for the entire Upper Campus and a fun afternoon.

A huge shout out to Coach McKennon, Coach Wheeler and the Cheerleading Team for their outstanding performances! The coaches would like to thank the PTCC for providing gift cards and for their continued support, which is very much appreciated.

Banners were officially presented to the Swim Team and Girls Basketball in recognition of their outstanding seasons. The banners will be placed on display in the gymnasium next week.

Basketball Summer Camp

Our Basketball Camp takes place from 26 – 30 June.
Download the basketball flyer.

Cheerleading Summer Camp

Our Cheerleading Camp takes place from 10 – 14 July.
Download the cheerleading flyer.

Volleyball Summer Camp

Our Volleyball Camp takes place from 17 – 21 July.
Download the volleyball flyer.

End-of-year survey

Thank you to those of you who have already taken our end-of-year survey about your GLOBE experience this school year. If you have not yet done so, please complete it today. (It should only take about five minutes.)

We know we’re asking for a lot of input these days. It’s because we care what you think and want to make sure we’re acting in the interest of our community!

Strategic planning
On that note, please remember to share your input on the 2024–29 strategic plan. We want to get a clear understanding of what is most important to our community, so we can use these priorities to shape GLOBE’s next five years.

This survey is deliberately open-ended; as the design of our strategic plan progresses, you’ll see additional opportunities to provide more narrowly focused input.

Committee recruitment

The Board continues to seek volunteers for committee service. If you are interested in getting involved, please let us know.

Board of Directors meeting

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on Monday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. To register and view a copy of the draft agenda, please click here.

GLOBE is looking for Host Families for the year 2023/24. Language Support Assistants (LSA) from China, France, and Spain, are an essential piece of instruction at The GLOBE Academy and we are excited to have the opportunity to continue this wonderful support program. Please reach out to Mrs. Daphna Malka if you are interested in hosting.

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