Global Learning Charter Public School and the U.S. Census 2010 present Census Family Night on March 11, 2010 from 6 - 7:30 pm.  Join us at GLCPS for entertaining and informative speakers (in Portuguese, Spanish, Cape Verdean Kriolu and English), games and fun!

Learn more about the U.S. Census and how it affects us and our community.

Lots of free gifts, games and light refreshments to enjoy.

Our guest speakers include:

Barbara Burgo - Partnership Specialist with the US Census Bureau

J Michael Tholl - Manager of the Local Census Office in New Bedford

Helena Marques - Executive Director of the Immigrant Assistance Center

For more information, please contact Adonis Ferreira at 508-991-4105 or Beth Campbell at 774-206-0049.

This is a great opportunity for members of our local business community to meet our new school leaders, tour our school and visit classrooms, and talk with students and parents.

Hosted by Tom Davis & Dave Biggs, members of the GLCPS Board of Trustees

Panel: Building the Workforce Pipeline of New Bedford and Beyond

February 26, 2010

7:45 - 9:00 am

RSVP to Stephanie Wick at 508.991.4105 or info@glcps.org

Special thanks to the Amelia Peabody Foundation who made this challenge grant possible and for their generous support of a 1:1 match of $125K, for a grand total of $250,000 raised for GLCPS! We also want to thank the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts - Jacobs Family Donor Advised Fund for their major contribution toward this challenge and for the Jacob's continued support of Global Learning Charter Public School.

Ljuba Marsh, who assumed her post on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.

Ms. Marsh brings 30 years of experience as an educator to GLCPS, including twelve years leading one of the first-approved charters in Massachusetts, the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School which serves 400 students. Board Chair, Dr. Jean MacCormack, commented: “The entire school team is excited to welcome Ms. Marsh to GLCPS and to the greater New Bedford community.”

Ms. Marsh shared some initial comments as well: "It is with great enthusiasm that I join the Global Learning Charter Public School community as the Principal. I am delighted to be joining the dedicated and inspiring staff and faculty at this school.  I look forward to working with the staff and our families to provide a positive learning environment that fosters excellence in academics and technology; establishes a vibrant and supportive school community, and encourages a lifelong love of learning.”

We are excited to announce the addition of several new teachers to our growing school community...

Ms. Charbonneau — grade 7 humanities

Ms. Enos — grades 5-8 special education

Ms. Filgo — grades 9-10 English

Mr. Hamilton — grade 7 humanities

Ms. Laroqcue — special education paraprofessional

Ms. Lopes — grade 6 mathematics/science

Mr. Merdinyan — grades 9-10 mathematics

Ms. Singh — grades 7-8 mathematics/science

Ms. Andrade, long-time GLCPS math teacher, has assumed a one-year position as Mathematics Coach. Her role is to create benchmark assessments to assist teachers in using data to drive mathematics instruction. One of Ms. Andrade’s former students thanked her for, “a year of entertaining and exciting times that have forever changed the way that I experience arithmetic lessons!”