Welcome Back!
Read more about some exciting changes for the new school year here!
GLCPS Summer Program 2010
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:
This summer, the teachers and administration of GLCPS are pleased to be offering free programs for our middle and high school students in skill building and enrichment. The program will run Monday to Thursday: July 6, 2010 to July 29, 2010. Our daily schedule will be:
Morning - Academic Skill Building Program, 8:30 am - 11:30 am,
Afternoon - Enrichment Programs, 12 noon - 3:00 pm
Students will need to bring a bag lunch if they are scheduled to attend both morning and afternoon sessions. Regular transportation will not be available. We will try to help, when possible, with car-pooling information/coordination.
Skill Building Classes:
1 - Required Attendance: We will be requiring certain students to participate. Students in this category will be identified in a meeting with their parent/guardian and counselor. A space will be reserved for them and they will be expected to attend.
2 - Recommended Attendance: Counselors will meet with specific students and recommend that they attend this summer program. Students choosing to attend will be able to increase their skills and abilities in preparation for the coming academic year. A space will be available for them.
3 - Student Choice: Students may wish to increase their skills over the summer. If they are not in the "Required" or "Recommended" categories, their participation will be on a space-available basis. Spaces will be filled in order of when applications are received.
*Note: We have one morning class in French language and culture for interested middle school students. It is only by student choice and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.
The Afternoon Enrichment Program includes fun experiences in sports and the arts. The afternoon programs are enrolled on a first-come first-served basis. Classes will have a minimum and maximum number of students. Enrollment slots will be open on May 24, 2010. You can mail in your form or hand-deliver it to our main office. We will notify parents and students once enrollment is complete.
We look forward to receiving your applications. You may download an application here.
Sincerely,
Ljuba Marsh, Principal
Join us for Presentations of Learning (POL)
June 15th
Help us bring our classrooms into the 21st century!
Join us for our schoolwide walk-a-thon on Wednesday, May 16th at 11am.
Global Gala 2010
On behalf of the Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) community, I want to thank the many individuals, organizations, businesses, staff, students, parents and musicians who supported the Global Gala on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Whaling Museum. It was an exceptional night - full of celebration, inspiration, and hope. Special appreciation to our GLCPS Board of Trustees for their leadership and to our event hosts and sponsors for ensuring the success of this grand evening!
GLCPS prepares students to succeed in a 21st century, technology-driven, global society. Higher education is a key part of this equation. As a result of the generosity of those who participated in our Global Gala, we established the GLCPS College Scholarship Fund. On June 6th, we will graduate our third senior class. Nearly 100% of GLCPS seniors have been accepted to college.
Thanks to so many in our community who are creating a bright future for our students!
Stephanie Wick
Director of Institutional Advancement
See the Standard Times photos from the evening here.
Census Family Night
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.
2nd Annual Business Breakfast
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
Support for Grant
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.
GLCPS announces new Principal
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.”
Several New Teachers Added
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!”
