Dear First Grade Spanish Track Families, 
Hope everyone is doing well! Here are a few updates:

I Classroom

1) Monday, Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day – As mentioned in the teachers’ Friday newsletter, students are encouraged to wear green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
– Also, if you signed up for Francophonie Door Decorating Initiative, please submit your completed decorations by Mon, Mar 17. 

2) STAMP Testing – First Grade: This assessment measures listening comprehension and speaking skills in Spanish.
– Testing Dates: March 26-27
– More Details: See the teacher’s email from March 14: STAMP Testing Email.
– Results: Will be sent home on April 25.
For additional information, check out these resources from Parent Coffee Talk – STAMP Testing: 
– Presentation: View Here
– Recording: Watch Here

3) PTCC Auction Classroom Art Projects – We are so thankful for this amazing group of parents who collectively step up to make things happen for our children! A special thank you to Marko’s parents, Jelena & Justin Staples, and Zuri’s parents, Lenne & Arnold Beaujuin, for leading and contributing to our classroom auction projects. We also appreciate our first-grade parents—Cort, Danny, Elena, Grayson, Jordan, Juan, Julieta, Laia, Nyla, Trenton, and Zoe’s families—whose support made this success possible. Your teamwork and generosity truly make a difference. Thank you for continuing to build a strong, supportive community!

Please see below an important message from our PTCC regarding PTCC Auction Free Registration and other details!

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MESSAGE FROM PTCC: The 2025 PTCC Auction & HOOTenanny
Quick Links
Auction Website / How Are Auction Proceeds Used?  / FAQs / Register / Raffle Tickets / Volunteer 

Online/Mobile Silent Auction

Registration is free! The 24-hour bidding period begins on Friday, March 21, at 8 pm and ends on Saturday, March 22, at 8 pm. A catalog preview will be available on the Auction site a few days before bidding begins. All class art and baskets will be part of the Silent Auction this year. All physical items will be displayed at the HOOTenanny and pictured in the online catalog. If you are a winner and do not attend the HOOTenanny, please familiarize yourself with the Sunday, March 23 pickup details in the FAQs.

HOOTenanny Celebration with 90’s Cover Band “DIAL UP”

Saturday, March 22, from 6-10 pm at Napoleon’s.  $45 tickets. Adults-only. 90s-themed attire is welcome, and plan to support Napoleon’s by having dinner, drinks, and dessert there! The band starts at 7:00 pm. Bring your energy! Come connect with fellow GLOBE parents and reunite with familiar faces!

Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets can be purchased in the Auction Store or during registration checkout. Winners will be announced at the HOOTenanny and notified by email. Attendance is not required to win, and anyone can participate. Prizes include a $500 Delta Airlines gift card, a $500 Airbnb gift card, a $250 Costco gift card, Savannah Bananas Tickets (four tickets, Savannah – June 19), and a full-sized Pac-Man arcade console.
Volunteer at the HOOTenanny and The Auction
Sign up here. We are looking for organizers, drivers, friendly faces, database gurus, and heavy lifters – many hands make light work! We’d love the support!

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II) School Related and PTCC initiatives: Be sure to register on the PTCC website to stay updated on events, volunteering, spirit wear, and news. 

1) GLOBE Elementary Update: see the latest school’s email here.

2) Summer Language Camp 2025: This year, there will be one language track per week due to space limitations during relocation. Dates: June 9 (Mandarin), June 16 (French), June 23 (Spanish). [View details here.] Registration is now open, click here!

3)  Volunteers Needed!
– Mulch Spreading – Help spread the remaining mulch around the tree. To volunteer, email PTCC Officers.
– Spring Event Volunteers – Help with Exceptional Children’s Week or AANHPI Month celebrations. Email PTCC Officers to sign up.
– Join a PTCC PAC Committee – Parents are needed for Community & Fundraising PACS. Contact PTCC Officers for more details.

III Reminders

• Latest School Newsletter, Mar 12: click here 
• First Grade Spanish latest Newsletter, Mar 14: click here 
• PTCC Spirit Night at Salaryman: Mar 20 4pm-9pm
• PTCC Auction at Napoleon’s: Mar 22
• STAMP Testing (First Grade): Mar 26 – Mar 27
• Spring Break: Apr 7 – Apr 11
• Note: To log your volunteer hours, register on the PTCC website

IV First Grade Spanish Resources for Parents

• Facebook Page: Globe Spanish Class of 2036
• Room Parent communication/ updates: www.globespanish2036.com/ 
• Parent WhatsApp channel – click HERE to join!
• First Grade Rainbow Words: click here
• First Grade Spanish Connections Schedule: click here
• First Grade Spanish Class Directory: click here –  reminder, it’s optional to submit your information. If you wish to remove your data later, email us at globeacademyspanish2036@gmail.com, and we’ll process your request within 72 hours. Please note that we’ll keep using the GLOBE registrar’s office email addresses provided to us. If you haven’t completed the form yet, and would like to have your information included, please click here.

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Room Parents: Spanish First Grade (Class of 2036)
GLOBE Academy
Jennifer Welch
Jelena Staples
Lenne Beaujuin
Ashley Pacheco