Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education GLOBE WEEKLY NEWS

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Dear GLOBE Community,  We are excited to share the Distance Learning Manual in a Spanish translation on our website under the resource menu or download using the link below. If you know members of the community for which this can be useful, please share it as it has everything you need to know about GLOBE's virtual learning program. El Manual de educación a distancia para padres ya está disponible en español. Encuéntrelo aquí: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zr3ajGfIc5kfsVxMggqiPOzVfXLaO4e-/view?usp=sharing Encuéntrelo también en el sitio web de GLOBE en la pestaña Recursos.

What You Need to Know Now  Curriculum Night  Now that we have two weeks under our belts, we would like for you to join your child's teachers as they go over the curriculum that will be taught this year and "classroom" expectations. Each grouping of grade levels in K-5 will have two 30-minute presentations for you to choose from to attend. In Middle School, the parents will follow their child's schedule for the synchronous days.   Lower Campus - September 8, 2020 K-1, 5:30 or 6 p.m. 2-3, 7 or 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus - September 10, 2020 4-5, 5:30 or 6 p.m. MS, First period starts at 7 p.m. The link to join the groups will be sent out the morning of, and it will be like the virtual orientation process where you can click on your child's teacher's link to join the presentation.

GLOBE Distance Learning ... A few things to keep in mind

Responsive Classroom AT GLOBE, we believe the first few weeks of school should be spent laying the foundation for a successful school year. During this time, teachers are focused on getting to know the students and building community.  They are also explicitly teaching the routines and procedures so that the students are able to work with autonomy for the rest of the year. Spending the extra time now before introducing academics allows the students to practice and for it to become automatic in a non-threatening  environment. The intentions of the first weeks are to create a climate and tone of warmth and safety, teach the schedules and routines and what the expectations are, and establish expectations about how we will learn together in the year ahead. (The First Six Weeks of School | Responsiveclassroom.org) Tech Troubles? If your student is having technical difficulties with connecting to Google Classroom, Google Meets, or other sources for academic learning, please contact Judy Limor, jlimor@theglobeacademy.net. Please be detailed in your communication so that she can help solve your issue as quickly as possible.

Have Curriculum Questions? Lisa Dibble, Curriculum coordinator, is holding office hours beginning this week. She is happy to answer any questions about the curriculum or address any concerns you have.  K/1 - Mondays 1:30-2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE 2nd/3rd - Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CLICK HERE 4/5th/MS ELA - Thursdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE

MAP Testing MAP testing will be the weeks of August 31 through September 11, 2020 Lower Campus MAP testing will take place as follows on your child's English day: 8/31 & 9/1 - 2nd and 3rd - Reading 9/3 & 9/4 - All Grades - Math 9/10 & 9/11 - 2nd and 3rd grade - Language | K and 1st - Reading Upper Campus Upper Campus MAP testing will take place as per the following schedule: 9/1 - Reading 9/2 - Language 9/3 - Math Testing will take place at the same time each day – either 8:00 a.m. or 12 p.m. There will be no regular classes (synchronous or asynchronous) on these days; students will have project work to complete independently when not testing. Parent Info Sessions on Map Testing K-1st grades: Click here to watch video Click here for slides 2nd-8th grades: Click here to watch video Click here for slides

LC tips for GLOBE Language: 1. Step by step: First 6 Weeks of School are for practicing language, routines, and expectations

2. Check for schedules: Email/ Weekly Communications from the teacher Google Classroom Slide decks in Google Classroom Take note of the 20 mins. your child’s group will meet!

3. Class time is class time. Make an appointment with your teacher to ask specific questions about your child’s schedule.

4. Have a positive attitude towards your child’s learning process and support from home: Create a hand-made word wall in the language with drawings - add 3 words/phrases each week (K example: Hello, Goodbye, Good Morning) Listen to music in the language Watch familiar movies in the language

Have Language Questions? Sandra Daniel, Language coordinator, is holding office hours beginning this week. She is happy to answer any questions about the curriculum or address any concerns you have.    K/1 - Mondays   1:30-2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 797 6325 5166 Passcode: GLOBE   2nd-5th - Thursdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 797 6325 5166 Passcode: GLOBE   MS - Fridays 1:30-2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 797 6325 5166 Passcode: GLOBE

GENERAL UPDATES In-Person Virtual Learning Assistance for Kindergarten-5th Grade The ECP Program is offering childcare, which is intended for elementary age children whose parents must leave the home to work. The Aftercare workers will be providing a safe space using strict COVID-19 guidelines. The GLOBE's In-Person Virtual Learning Care (IVLC) is designed to provide students a comfortable and safe environment to accomplish their virtual learning/digital assignments, grow and play in a safe space. Kindergarten thru 3rd grade will meet at Lower Campus from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4th and 5th grade will meet at Upper Campus from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Space will be extremely limited. There will only be 12 openings for each grade level. Click HERE for more information. Chromebook Insurance  (Mandatory for all UC Students) Purchase insurance for $20 here to cover unlimited claims for the duration of the school year. When registering online, search for The GLOBE Academy (not DeKalb County), and select Chromebook from the drop down menu. Parents do not need to include the device serial number-that will be provided directly to School Device Coverage from school administration. Disregard the deadline; parents are still able to purchase insurance at this time. (Click image to complete the form.) Nutrition We are pleased to be working with Preferred Meals to serve our students a nutritious lunch each day at the price of $4.00. Lunch payments can be submitted at the front desk or MyPaymentsPlus.com. You may visit the school website to view the lunch menu in advance. During virtual days of learning, meals will be available through DeKalb County Schools. Please remember to apply for free/reduced meal benefits. The online application is now available and is quick, easy, and secure. Apply here by Sept. 18, 2020. All families are encouraged to apply for benefits, even if you think you do not qualify. If you currently receive benefits, you are required to reapply for the 2020-21 school year. Please contact the Nutrition Director, Briana Caddell, if you have any questions or need assistance at nutrition@theglobeacademy.net. Find out the details about Meal Distributions here. The Yearbook Wants Your Photos Please send us any of the great photos you have of your GLOBE students. Jostens has set up a direct link to our image library. Point your phone at this QR code to take you there. Purchase You Yearbook Please click here to purchase your yearbook. The price goes up after Labor Day.  Tribute Ads - Eighth Grade Only Tribute ads are a great way to congratulate your eighth grader in the yearbook. This year we are also offering eighth grade group ads. Students can go in on an ad together to remind themselves of their BFFs in middle school. We will figure out how to create group photos in these socially distant times. Please click here to purchase your tribute ad. Please know that these are not business ads. School Supplies Don’t forget to check the school Distance Learning supply lists for 2020-2021 school year on our website. Parents may purchase at the store of their choice or from the school supplies program with Yubbler.com again this year. When you purchase your school supplies on Yubbler.com, our school will receive 50% of the profits! Last year GLOBE earned $4755.88! Visit GLOBE’s Yubbler page here to place your order. Be sure to register for a coupon code ahead of time. *Please note that the lists on Yubbler have not been changed to reflect digital learning and there are no refunds available in the event of changes to the 2020-2021 school year. PTCC Events & Project Leadership Opportunities Volunteers Wanted We are looking for volunteers to help us with items left in Lost and Found from the spring semester. If interested, email us at LCLostandFound.globeacademy@gmail.com for more information. FUNDRAISING Invest in GLOBE! New this school year, we are acknowledging donors who invest in our Annual Fund for two or more consecutive years. Donors are continually recognized on donor recognition displays at both campuses and on GLOBE’s Annual Fund webpage when they meet the giving requirements below. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: Donors who give $1,000+ to the Annual Fund for two (2) or more consecutive years GLOBAL ADVOCATE CIRCLE: Donors who give ANY amount to the Annual Fund for three (3) or more consecutive years Contact Meghann Adams at madams@theglobeacademy.net with questions. GIVE NOW TO ANNUAL FUND MAKE A PLEDGE TO ANNUAL FUND The GLOBE PTCC Staff Gift Fund supports our passionate, hard-working, dynamic teachers and staff who help our children every day.  Suggested donation:  $50 per child per school year Donate Now! Spirit Wear The new GLOBE Academy Spirit Wear Store is now open for orders until August 31st. Please visit our website to shop new styles here. If you have questions or concerns, please email globespiritwear@gmail.com.

A Friendly Communications Reminder

The GLOBE Academy Facebook pages provide a fantastic platform for parents to get to know one another and share information. However, please be reminded that official information regarding school events will be posted by school staff. If you need information — about school activities, calendar dates, etc. — please use email as your primary method for reaching out to teachers and school administrators in order to make sure all information is accurate and up-to-date. If you're not following GLOBE's official Facebook, please find us here.

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UPCOMING

*Events for the next two weeks

August Map Testing - Weeks of August 31, 2020 to September 11, 2020 September Curriculum Night September 8 and 10 virtually  K-1st - 9/8 5:30 2-3rd - 9/8 7:00 4-5th - 9/10 5:30 6-8th - 9/10 7:00

What's on the Menu? The DeKalb County School District has released details on where to pick up lunch for your children Monday, Wednesday and Friday courtesy of DCSD. Click the link below for more details.

Meal Pickups  School Nutrition Services during Distance Learning will be available through the DeKalb County School District. Find out the details about Meal Distributions here.

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