This Week at GLOBE

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Dear GLOBE community,

I am delighted to announce the appointment of our new Upper Campus Head of School, Priscilla Noble. A trilingual educator (and educator of educators), Dr. Noble will officially assume her role in July.

Dr. Noble joins us from Georgia State University, where she instructs undergraduate and graduate education students and also works closely with student teachers who are completing their Dual Language Immersion practicums in area public schools. Previously, she served as an assistant principal and principal in K–12 dual language immersion schools. Earlier in her career, Dr. Noble worked as a media specialist and a classroom teacher, teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages in elementary school, as well as Algebra, Ecology, and French at the middle and high school levels.

Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Dr. Noble is a native speaker of English and Spanish, and attended a bilingual school where she learned French. As we’ve gotten to know her over the past few months, we’ve been inspired by what a dynamic educator she is, what empathy she brings to her work, and how well her background aligns with our vision for GLOBE. In the final months of this school year, Dr. Noble will be spending time on campus, getting to know more about GLOBE and our community and preparing for a smooth leadership transition.

She will take over from Interim Head of School Marsha Huitt, whose sturdy and compassionate leadership has been invaluable to our GLOBE community. Ms. Huitt came out of retirement in August of 2019 to guide Upper Campus through what became a challenging few years, and we are extraordinarily grateful for her service to our students, families, and staff. She’s looking forward to resuming her well-earned retirement at the end of this school year.

I'm sure you’ll share in my gratitude for Ms. Huitt’s service and in my excitement for Dr. Noble’s arrival. You’ll be hearing more from both of them in the weeks to come.

Sincerely,

Christi Elliott-Earby

Executive Director

March 16

Spring photos at Lower Campus

Tennis - GLOBE v MAAC Conf Tourney

March 16–18 STAMP Testing, Upper Campus

March 17

Spring photos at Lower Campus

On-campus COVID testing by Viral Solutions

Dress-down Thursday

Lower Campus Francophone celebration

Soccer - GLOBE v Sandy Springs MS

March 18 Upper Campus Lost and Found claims deadline

March 19 PTCC Outdoor Work Day at Upper and Lower Campus

March 21 Flag Football - GLOBE v Piedmont

March 21–25 STAMP Testing, Lower Campus

March 22

Tennis - GLOBE v Davis

Soccer - GLOBE v St. Martin

March 22-23 Spring photos at Upper Campus

May 13 7th and 8th Grade Dance. More information to follow

Sync the GLOBE calendar | 2022-23 calendar

Spring Photos

Upper Campus will have their photo days on March 22 and 23.

If you have any questions, please email the photographer.

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with sweatshirts and water bottles! Please ask students to come check to see if anything belongs to them. Unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, March 18.

8th Grade Trip

Final payment for the 8th grade trip was due on Tuesday, March 15. Please go to MyPaymentsPlus to make your final payment(s). Overdue accounts will be charged a late fee after March 18.

Francophone celebrations

Some pictures from last week's Francophone celebrations. More to follow on social media.

Afternoon carpool

Please do not park on Briarwillow Drive. Parking there, particularly in the afternoon, makes pedestrian crossing on Heritage Drive especially difficult.

GLOBE music teacher Tramaine Quarterman will be singing Mozart's Requiem with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus this weekend, March 17 and 18 at 8pm, and March 20 at 3pm. It will be their first time singing under the direction of new Music Director, Nathalie Stutzmann. If you would like to attend the concert, tickets are available here under the events tab. The first concert will also be available online, here, for free, on Thursday, March 17, at 8pm.

Students in grades 2nd to 8th will take the Avant STAMP (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) 4SE (grades 2nd to 5th) in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, and Avant STAMP 4S (Grades 6th to 8th) in Reading Writing Listening, and Speaking in March.

The Avant STAMP 4SE and 4S tests cover real-world content and question types on students’ level. STAMP is an adaptive test that assesses language proficiency.

A score of 5 or higher in all modes on the STAMP 4S qualifies GLOBE 8th grade students for the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

STAMP testing will take place at Upper Campus on March 14 to 18 and Lower Campus on March 21 to 25. For more information on STAMP please visit Avant Assessment. For more information on the Global Seal visit Global Seal.

GLOBE has applied for the French Teaching Intern (FTI) grant from the French Embassy, and the Spanish Conversation and Cultural Assistant (Auxiliares) grant from the Spanish Embassy. We are anxiously awaiting approval!

Pending approval, we will need amazing GLOBE families to share their home with an FTI or Auxiliar. Please contact Robyn Brandman, Host Family Liaison, at robynloren@gmail.com if you would love to host an FTI or Spanish Auxiliar.

Global Expeditions Summer Camp Update

Hurry and get on the waitlist for summer camp! Although most spots have been filled, we are maintaining an active waitlist.

You will be notified via email when your student has been moved from the waitlist to the class. If your summer plans change and your student is no longer able to attend, please notify summercamp@theglobeacademy.net as soon as possible so we can let other students have those spots.

Aftercare

We have a limited number of aftercare spaces available. Email cclines@theglobeacademy.net for details.

Help our 8th grade students raise money for their trip to Savannah by bringing $1 to dress-down on Thursdays, until March 31. Parent volunteers will be collecting money at the front door (LC) and the gym door (UC). Please make every effort to bring the exact change. Thank you for all your support!

PTCC Outdoor Work Day at Upper and Lower Campus

Volunteers Needed - Join us on Saturday, March 19 from 9am to 4pm for a GLOBE Community Outdoor Work Day. Roll up your sleeves and help clean up the grounds and do some heavy lifting at both campuses. Sign up here.

Spirit Night

Thursday, March 24, at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, 4525 US Highway 78, Lilburn, Georgia 30047, from 2pm to 6pm. A portion of tickets sold will go to support GLOBE!

We need you!

PTCC is seeking a co-lead for our communications efforts. This role will give you a chance to liaise between the board of directors and the GLOBE community. If you have two hours a week to spare, good writing skills, and you would like to get involved, we invite you to join ComCoor.

2022 GLOBE Annual Auction

Auction Registration is OPEN! Visit www.theglobeauction.com to secure your bid number. This year's Auction will be a two-part event beginning with a Silent Auction (April 29) open and free for all through mobile bidding and culminating with an in-person indoor/outdoor event (April 30) at Wild Heaven Brewery in Avondale Estates.

The Auction benefits all PTCC activities throughout the year including teacher appreciation, classroom resources, cultural events, International Fest, campus improvements, Science Night and more. In order to make this possible, we need donations! Know of someone with a wonderful vacation home? Have a favorite boutique or fitness studio in the area? No donation is too big or small.

We also need volunteers to make the auction a success. Email auction@theglobeacademy.net to volunteer to serve on the auction committee.

The Winter Sports Banquet took place on Monday night. Athletes and parents/guardians enjoyed speeches and awards inside the auditorium.

Tennis

March 16: GLOBE Girls and Boys (A+B) vs MAAC Conf Tourney, 4pm, away at Hudlow Tennis Center.

March 22: GLOBE Girls and Boys (A+B) vs Davis, 3:45pm, away at JCC (off Tilly Mill Rd).

March 23: GLOBE Girls and Boys (A+B) vs MAAC Conf Tourney, 4pm, away at Hudlow Tennis Center.

Girls Soccer

The girls soccer team had a great win yesterday, beating Epstein 7-0. They are currently 1-1 in conference.

March 17: GLOBE v Sandy Springs MS, 5pm, away at 8750 Pride Pl, Sandy Springs, 30350.

March 22: GLOBE v St. Martin, 4:30pm, at home (Silverbacks Field).

Flag Football

Teams will practice on Wednesdays, regardless of weather, at Lower Campus if weather allows, or at the Upper Campus gymnasium if the field is unable to be used.

March 21:

GLOBE1 vs TCS(1), 4pm, away at Piedmont, field 1.

GLOBE2 vs CV(1), 4pm, away at Piedmont, field 2.

GLOBE1 vs CV(2), 5pm, away at Piedmont, field 1.

Come and support our players!

We are requesting each household participate in completing the free and reduced application, even if you think you may not qualify. Meal applications assist with additional school funding for students programs and services. Full instructions can be found in the February 16 newsletter. Applying online is fast and secure. Click here to get started. If you have any questions, send us an email.

Updated mask policy

On March 7, 2022, The GLOBE Academy updated its mask policy for all students. The full policy can be reviewed here. Although masks are not required for entry into the school building, if your child is showing signs and symptoms of COVID-19, please seek a COVID-19 test and have them wear a mask at school until a negative test result is received and their symptoms improve.

Weekly COVID-19 testing

Viral Solutions will be back on campus again on Thursday, March 17, 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.

Vaccination survey

We would like to determine how many of our students are fully vaccinated. Understanding the vaccination coverage in our community will help us to make informed decisions about sporting events and meal time locations. To learn more and/or to notify us, click here.

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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