The Wave
June 2017
The Wave - June 2017
The Wave
June 2017

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!
Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony
  Congratulations to our Kindergarten scholars who participated in the Moving Up Ceremony on Monday, June 12th. It was an amazing turnout and an amazing celebration of the growth and achievement our kindergartners showed throughout the entire year!
End of the Year Barbecue
What's a better way to finish off a successful and fun year at Great Lakes Academy than a barbecue? Following the Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony on Monday, June 12th, scholars and their families were treated to hot dogs and an afternoon of fun to celebrate the end of the 2016-2017 school year!

Field Day 

On Wednesday, June 7th scholars competed in GLA's field day! The day was full of fun-filled competition including a 50 yard dash race, hula hoop contests, 3-legged race and many more activities at Eckersall Park for the 2017 Field Day. 


Deloitte Impact Day


Thank you to the 30+ members of Deloitte who volunteered at Great Lakes Academy on Friday, June 9th! Volunteers played a large role in helping prepare GLA for the 2017-2018 school year. We appreciate your support! 
Perfect Attendance Parties
Congratulations to our scholars who attended school every day in the month of May! These scholars enjoyed a Summer Camp Party with s'mores during Lunch on Friday, June 2nd .
14 exemplary scholars were awarded with personal pizzas on Friday, June 9th in honor of their perfect attendance throughout the entire year. Way to show endurance this year scholars!
 

Do you know a great teacher? GLA is  hiring high quality teachers for the 2017-2018 school year! Please have any interested candidates email their resume to info@glachicago.org.  #TeachWithUs
Upcoming Events

GLA Parent Orientation

We are excited to welcome new families to join us on Tuesday, July 11th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the school for more information on the upcoming academic year and to answer any questions.

Great Lakes Academy School Supply Drop-off:

School Supply Drop-off is open to the whole school on Thursday, August 10th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. 

Kindergarten Orientation:
On Thursday, August 10th from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. incoming kindergartners and their families will get the change to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms before the school year kicks off!