The Wave - January 2018

The Wave

The Wave is here to keep you updated on the most recent information, events and general news about Great Lakes Academy! Please be on the lookout for this newsletter every month to stay in the loop on all things GLA! And as always, please visit our website at www.glachicago.org and Like Us on Facebook for more updates!

Grow, Grow, Grow Your Brain!

This month scholars took their second of three rounds of NWEA testing! The testing done in January demonstrates scholar growth in both math & reading since the beginning of the year. We are so proud of how hard our scholars, teachers and families are working towards high student achievement!

GLA Winter Fest

GLA scholars, staff and volunteers celebrated Winter Fest on Friday, January 26th. There were so many fun activities including dance parties, puppet making, cookie decorating, snowflake creation and so much more! Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for making it such a fun day!

GLA 2018-2019 New Student Application is Now Available!

We are accepting new student applications on our website and enrolling for grades K-5 for the 2018-19 school year. The application deadline for the 2018-19 school year is Tuesday, April 3 . Current GLA students must recommit to hold their seat by March 23 . As a reminder, current GLA families receive a free uniform polo for their scholar for every family they refer who fully enrolls!

A Look Ahead...GLA Happenings in February  Black History Month This coming month teachers have prepared extra special Black History lessons for students! We continue to be inspired by the countless Black leaders who work tirelessly towards equality and justice. January - Perfect Attendance Party The perfect attendees for the month of January will be presented with a special treat! The Perfect Attendance party will be held on Monday, February 5th! Principal's Breakfast Parents, we would like to invite you to attend the GLA Principal Breakfast on  Tuesday, February 13th  from 8:05 - 9:00 am. Please join Principal Myers for an open discussion regarding GLA while enjoying coffee and donuts! GLA Spirit Week GLA Spirit Week is February 12 - February 15! GLA scholars, staff and families will be able to show their school pride during Spirit Week! Chicago Children's Choir: Black History Month Performance On Wednesday, February 14 our third and fourth grade scholars will perform with the Chicago Children’s Choir at the annual Black History Month Concert at the Symphony Center .  GLA Spelling Bee GLA will host its first Spelling Bee on February 15! Get ready for scholars to show what they know when it comes to spelling! SAVE THE DATE!

Shout Out Board:  A big shout out to all of our volunteers and staff who helped coordinate Winter Fest! Thank you for being generous with your time and your talents!

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