GLOW GAZETTE

GLOW Students & Families,

What a strong start to the school year! It has been wonderful to welcome our students back to campus as they reconnect with friends, meet new ones, get to know their teachers, settle into routines, and proudly show off their GLOW uniforms!

As we head into our first full week of school, thank you to our students, families, and staff for your patience, flexibility, and positive spirit. We especially appreciate your grace as we continue to tweak and improve bus routes and transportation schedules to make the process as smooth, safe, and reliable as possible.

Every school day matters. Being at school consistently helps students stay connected, build important routines, and make the most of all that GLOW has to offer. I am proud of how our students have embraced the start of the year.

We also kicked things off with our annual PBIS Kick-Off, where students enjoyed outdoor games, music, cotton candy, popcorn, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate their positive choices.

As we settle into the year, I encourage families to connect and get involved. Our upcoming PTA Family Night and first PTA meeting are great opportunities to meet other families, learn what’s happening at GLOW, and become part of our school community.

Thank you for helping make this a strong beginning to another great year. Let’s keep the momentum going.

Wishing you all another great week ahead!

Kate B. Tayloe

Principal

Whether your student will be absent, you need to make a transportation change, have a question about after school care, or aren’t sure where to send a request, knowing the right person to contact can make all the difference. We’ve put together a quick guide below to help you connect with the correct person. Not sure who to contact? Start with Mrs. London in our Front Office, and she'll be happy to help point you in the right direction!

📋 Absences & Tardy Notes

For absence notifications, tardy notes, and attendance-related questions, please contact Ms. Lukens or Mrs. London. It's also a good idea to copy your student's Leadership Advisory teacher on these emails to keep teachers in the loop, especially when absences will extend beyond one day.

🚌 Transportation Changes & Questions

For transportation changes, bus questions, or other transportation needs, please contact our Transportation Coordinator, Mr. Richard Johnson.

📚 Academic & Classroom Questions

For questions about your student’s classes, academic progress, or classroom needs, please reach out to your student’s Leadership Advisor. Our full list of GLOW teachers and staff, along with their email addresses, is found on our WEBSITE.

❓ Other Questions/Concerns

Start with your student's Leadership Advisory Teacher and/or your school level administrator:

• Middle School - Askia Kirby (Dean of Students) - akirby@glowacademy.net
• High School - April Jordan (Assistant Principal) - ajordan@glowacademy.net

What a week! It has been wonderful to see so many of our GLOW girls settling in, reconnecting with friends or meeting new ones, engaging with their teachers, and finding their groove as they begin a new school year.

We loved seeing so many students show up, jump in, and make each day count. Thank you to all of our students and families for helping us kick off the year with such positive energy and a great sense of community. To celebrate such a strong start, our Admissions Team decided to draw not one, but TWO winners one middle school student and one high school student!

Our Winners Are...

Middle School: Audrey Sammons

High School: Evie Zachary

You can see the names being selected here.

Congratulations to our two raffle winners, who each received a $100 gift card for their family!

Parents, we have uploaded our UPDATED/MOST RECENT morning and afternoon Bus Routes, which include Stop Locations & Pick-Up/Drop-Off Times, to THIS FOLDER. Your assigned pick-up/drop-off time may have been modified from what you received at Open House. Please check your stop times so you'll be ready for your bus on the first day of school.

As a reminder, students should be at their Bus Stop location at least 10 minutes prior to the time listed.

Please be patient in the first 7-10 days of school as we establish more accurate route times as we learn which students will and will not be utilizing GLOW Bus Transportation. Our goal is to provide safe and efficient transportation for our students, so we will will adjust routes as we learn more about student transportation needs to create the most efficient routes for our students.

We will notify you when we update routes to include the most accurate times based on our students who will be utilizing transportation this school year. Please ensure that we have your current contact information in Infinite Campus so you can receive these and other important notifications.

If you have questions regarding GLOW Bus Transportation, please contact our Transportation Coordinator, Richard Johnson at transportation@glowacademy.net.

Reminder: All junior & senior students who plan to park on campus this school year must complete a new parking request form, even if you had a parking pass last year. Please remember that only juniors and seniors are permitted to park on campus, and students must have a valid parking pass before parking on school grounds.

Planning to drive to school? Stop by and see Mr. Kirby in the cafeteria during your lunch period to complete your parking request and get the information you need. Please don’t park on campus without a valid pass!

There’s still time to sign up for on-site after-school care for students in all grades—at no cost to families! Thanks to our partnership with the YMCA, families can take advantage of convenient, on-campus after-school care throughout the school year. Use this REGISTRATION LINK and when completing your registration, enter the code GLOW26 to ensure your weekly cost is $0.

GLOW students are required to meet the Uniform Expectations (linked below) that have been approved as policy by the GLOW Academy School Board.

• GLOW's uniforms are sold by Custom Logoware & School Outfitters. Uniform pieces can be purchased online at https://customlw.com/collections/g-l-o-w; however, Custom Logoware recommends that first time uniform buyers visit their store to be fitted for uniform pieces. Custom Logoware is located at 7213 Ogden Business Ln, Suite #218 in Wilmington.
  
• Students must be in compliance with GLOW's Uniform Expectations before entering the classroom. Students who are not in compliance will be sent to the office until compliance can be achieved.
• All students must have at least one (1) GLOW collared shirt/polo as a part of the GLOW Formal Uniform. Students are required to wear their Formal Uniform on Picture Day, Field Trips, and a few other special event days throughout the school year.
• Throughout the year, the principal may designate specific days when students are allowed to “Dress Down” for school. These days may be designated as a student reward, for spirit week, or for another purpose. On “Dress Down” days, students must meet Dress Down Day Expectations (linked below).

All GLOW students will be issued a school device for classwork, homework, and assessments.

Before devices can be distributed, students and parents must sign the acknowledgement for our yearly Chromebook Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy.

A Parent/Student Acknowledgement Form was sent home with your students last week. Please review and sign with your student and return this form as soon as possible.

You can read and review these documents in advance with your student by clicking on the links below.

Parents of Rising 7th & 12th Grade Students,

Did you know that there are school immunization requirements for students entering 7th & 12th grades? These need to be met before students return to school for the 2026-2027 school year. You can read more about the immunizations required for your student by clicking on the appropriate image below. We encourage you to get these scheduled as soon as possible. Once completed, please provide the school with an updated immunization record showing that these immunizations have been received.

Senior Retreat is an overnight trip that will occur September 18th & 19th. This trip is free for all eligible seniors to attend. Seniors must EARN their ticket for the trip and family 1-on-1 meetings are one of the requirements. Please schedule your meeting at your earliest convenience.

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Website: www.glowacademy.net
Location: 4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington, NC, USA
Phone: 910.338.5258
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