This Week at GLOBE

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Dear GLOBE community,

As we complete the final few days of the 2021-22 school year, our students have enjoyed Field Days, spring concerts, and wrapping up our athletics. I hope they've enjoyed these special celebrations of all their hard work this year.

I would also like to congratulate our graduating eighth graders. It has been a joy to watch them grow from our very first class of wide-eyed kindergarteners into the thoughtful, globally minded rising ninth-graders they are today. It was a pleasure to celebrate their graduation on Monday, and I will look forward to hearing about the wonderful things they accomplish next. We would also like to recognize the hard work of students who earned the Functional Fluency Global Seal of Biliteracy. Students earning this award have shown literacy in English and an Intermediate Mid proficiency or higher in French, Spanish, or Mandarin.

Before officially beginning the summer break, please take a moment to complete our GLOBE Parent Survey. As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, this annual survey is a requirement of our school charter, and it should only take a few minutes of your time.

While you're out this summer, please keep an eye out for periodic GLOBE emails, which provide key information about orientation (Monday, August 8), Board of Directors meetings, campus updates, and other information you'll need as we prepare for the next school year.

I am so heartened by and thankful for our dynamic, engaged community and for all that you do to support GLOBE. I wish you all a happy and safe summer. Whether you are exploring the globe or having fun in your backyard this summer, we want to know about it. Please take some time to send a postcard to us about your adventures this summer. Please send it to the campus that you will be attending next year. I'll look forward to welcoming your students back for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 10.

Sincerely,

Christi Elliott-Earby

Executive Director

May 19

Onsite COVID testing by Viral Solutions

May 20

Final day of 2021/22 school year

Early release times: Lower Campus, 11:30am / Upper Campus, 11:45am

There will be no ECP/after-care on Friday, May 20

June 27

Board of Directors meeting

August 8

Orientation Day

August 10

School reopens

Sync the GLOBE calendar | 2022-23 calendar

A list of supplies required for all grade levels, including art and band classes, can be found on the GLOBE website, here. Our teachers have also put together an assortment of summer assignments that can be used to help students prepare for their next grade level at GLOBE. These are available to download under Parent Resources on The GLOBE Academy website.

Lower Campus

Early release, Friday, May 20

The last day of school, Friday, May 20, is an early release day for students. Dismissal at LC will begin at 11:30am. All students need to be picked up by noon. There will not be any after-care on that day.

Field Day

Thank you to our coaches, PTCC and all of the parents who helped make our Field Day such a success. The LC coaches would love to hear your feedback on how they can improve the overall Field Day experience. Please take a moment to complete their short survey, here.

Upper Campus

Early release, Friday, May 20

Dismissal at UC will begin at 11:45am. All students will need to be picked up by 12:15pm. There will not be any after-care on that day.

A garden at GLOBE

This year we were awarded a $1000 grant from the National Wildlife Federation under the guidance of Mr. Brendon Barclay, to further environmental awareness and more eco friendly activities here at GLOBE. Teachers and students across grades 5–8 joined together to dig, till, mix soil, collect rocks and plant a number of different perennials and pollinators on our Upper Campus. Next time you are in the carpool line, check out the beginning of our garden on your left as you exit campus.

A huge thank you goes out to the administration for making the garden a reality, and a special thank you to our Athletic Director and PE department for the shared space as we start this project. Kyla Sankara of Fernbank Science Center helped by guiding us on the logistics of starting a school garden and donated our first thirty plants!

Thank you to everybody who spared their time to get this garden started, and the many families who offered help and encouragement.

This is only the beginning. Together, we can continue to create opportunities to make our planet, our community, our school, and our students more aware and involved in our environment and the many ways we can contribute to a more eco-friendly world.

Thank You!

A big thanks to all the parents who volunteered for Field Day. You were an amazing group of volunteers! Thank you to all the parents who helped our school this year with various events. We couldn’t do it without you! Pictured below are a few photos taken at the UC Field Day.

Lost and Found

The Lower Campus Lost and Found is overflowing. Please try and visit the school to search for any lost items before the end of the school year. The PTCC will donate all remaining items that are left, as of May 20.

Volunteer openings for 2022-2023 school year

Interested in volunteering next year? Check out these slides to learn more about the PTCC and current openings. Want to learn more? Send us an email.

We are excited to announce that the 2022 GLOBE Auction has made $80,028 so far this year, of which $8,725 was raised for the Music Department Fund-a-Project.

The PTCC Auction committee is grateful for those that participated both online and in person, and to the incredible group of volunteers that made it such a wonderful, prosperous 24-hours. The money raised will go to fund school events and teacher grants next year. There are still a few items left in the GLOBE Auction Fire Sale.

Pickup reminder

Send us an email to arrange a pickup time for physical items. Physical items not picked up/paid for by the last day of school will be forfeited.

Flag Football

We would like to offer a special thank you to Zakia Funchess for stepping in to help coach the 8th grade Flag Football team this season.

Boys Volleyball is a go for next year!

It has been confirmed that the MAAC Conference will support boy’s volleyball beginning in the spring of 2023. More detailed information will be provided at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.

Tennis

The GLOBE tennis team enjoyed their end of season celebration on May 3 and we would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all of the parents for providing snacks and your continued support this season. It was a great first year and we look forward to what the future holds for GLOBE Tennis.

Soccer

The Girls B Team won their quarter final game, 6-0, against Caliph Mohammed School on Friday, May 13, with goals from Maddie, Niyah, Gabby, Sophia F and two goals from Ky Mani. The team then went on to play an extraordinary match against Buckhead YMCA. In this tightly fought semi-final, GLOBE bombarded Buckhead’s goal in the second half, but could not quite get a breakthrough, with the final score being 1-0 to Buckhead YMCA. The progress of our girls soccer B team has been nothing short of phenomenal. We are so proud of the players and coaches. The passion for the game is evident and hopefully the players will carry this forward in the coming years.

A 'BIG SHOUT OUT' to the 8th graders for an AMAZING year

Thank you and best of luck in high school, from your coaches!

Atlanta Track "All-Comers Meets'

A small but enthusiastic contingent from GLOBE attended their first track meet last night at the Atlanta Track ‘All-Comers Meet’ and tried out a few events. It was a lovely atmosphere. Sanai ran a respectable 15.13 in the 100m, while Rielle and Narayah ran 16.48 and 16.52 respectively. Respectable times for their debuts! If you would like to test your skills as a track and field athlete, send an email to request further details, or click here to view their upcoming schedule.

Athletic wear END OF YEAR SALE

Visit our Sideline store and check out the MAY SPECIAL OFFER on GLOBE athletic wear. ​​

Yearbooks were distributed last week. If you believe you ordered one, but did not receive it, please send an email to yearbook@theglobeacademy.net with your child’s name.

Yearbooks can be purchased at the Upper Campus front office. Payment is by check or money order only, made payable to The GLOBE Academy for $50.

GLOBE has applied for a Spanish Conversation and Cultural Assistant (Auxiliares) grant from the Spanish Embassy. Pending approval, we will need amazing GLOBE families to share their home with an Auxiliar! If you would like to be a host, please contact Robyn Brandman, Host Family Liaison, at robynloren@gmail.com.

Hurry and get on the waitlist for summer camp! Although most spots have been filled, we are maintaining an active waitlist. For further information, please send us an email.

COVID Communiqué

The latest COVID Communiqué, volume 12, can be viewed here.

Weekly COVID-19 testing

Viral Solutions will be back on campus again on Thursday, May 19, to provide all GLOBE students and staff with access to free rapid antigen testing. The positivity rates of each testing clinic can be found on tab 2 of the Data Dashboard. Results will be updated the day after each testing clinic occurs. If you would like to enroll your student in testing for the semester, you can fill out the consent form here. If you have questions about the testing process or how to receive your student's results, please read the FAQ flyer.

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 2022 school year, please complete this form. Having an accurate count for the school year allows us to plan and budget appropriately or allows a student from our waiting list to fill the open spot.

This newsletter is intended for the families of GLOBE students. Please share your feedback, so we can continue to improve how we disseminate information about what's happening at school. As always, you can find the school menu (remember, lunch and breakfast are free for all who want them this year), the academic calendar, and family handbook on our website.

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