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				<title><![CDATA[Title I Power Point Presentation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Parents and Guardians,

The enclosed PowerPoint provides information about how Title I funds are used at our school to support student learning and academic achievement. Please review the presentation to learn how these resources benefit our students and families.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[📣 October Edition of The Egret Times is Here! 💚💛]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greetings, Egret Families!

Our October edition of The Egret Times is ready! Please save the newsletter and calendar so you don’t miss the exciting events happening this month at Glades Academy.

🍊 Oct. 5 – Anti-Bullying Day: Wear ORANGE!
🏫 Oct. 7 – Glades Academy Board Meeting (Virtual), 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
⭐ Oct. 7 – Safety Patrol Induction, 5:00–5:30 PM
🤝 Oct. 7 – Partners in Progress, 5:00–6:00 PM
🏃 Oct. 8 – Attendance Matters Field Day
📚 Oct. 9 – Last Day of Quarter 1
🚫 Oct. 12 – Teacher Planning Day: NO SCHOOL for students
🏆 Oct. 23 – Quarter 1 Honor Roll Ceremony

👵🏽👴🏽 Calling all Egret Grandparents! We are excited to launch our Egret Grandparent Squad! Interest forms were sent home with students. We would love to have our grandparents become more involved in our school community.

As always, attendance matters! Please make sure your child is at school every day, on time, and ready to learn.

💚💛 Together We Rise: Building Bridges to Excellence!
Keep SOARing, Egrets! 🦅

— Dr. Pierre Christian, Principal]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date: Real Men Read!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy Charter School is excited to invite the important male role models in our students’ lives to join us for Real Men Read! in celebration of Dr. Seuss Week.

📅 Friday, March 5, 2027
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Glades Academy Charter School

Dads, uncles, brothers, grandpas, stepdads, neighbors, coaches, and other positive male role models are invited to spend a special morning with our students. Guests will begin by enjoying breakfast with their child and will then visit one or two classrooms to read to students.

Our goal is simple: show our children that real men read, mentor, inspire, and lead! Your presence can help build a love of reading while showing students the power of positive role models.

Save the date and help us celebrate literacy, family, and community!

Together We Rise: Building Bridges to Excellence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FY27 Title I Schoolwide Plan (SWP)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy Charter School is committed to providing every student with equitable access to high-quality instruction, targeted academic support, and meaningful opportunities for success. Our 2026–2027 Title I Schoolwide Plan (SWP) outlines how Title I resources will be used to address identified student needs and support continuous school improvement.

The plan includes targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading and mathematics interventions, small-group differentiated instruction, i-Ready resources for students in grades K–8, instructional materials, and resources designed to strengthen parent and family engagement.

We invite our parents, families, staff, and community partners to review the FY27 Title I Schoolwide Plan and learn more about how Glades Academy is investing in student achievement and family engagement.

Together We Rise: Building Bridges to Excellence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FIRDAY 9/11 – RED, WHITE & BLUE SPIRIT DAY!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy Families,

This Friday, September 11, students and staff are invited to wear RED, WHITE & BLUE as we come together to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and recognize the heroes who served with courage and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

This is a FREE Spirit Day—no $1 spirit fee. Please ensure all clothing is school-appropriate. No Crocs.

Let’s fill Glades Academy with red, white, and blue as we demonstrate respect, gratitude, and unity.

Remember the lives lost. Honor the heroes. Choose kindness.
Together We Rise: Building Bridges to Excellence! 🦅]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Parent and Family Engagement Plan]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy Charter School recognizes that strong partnerships between families, the school, and the community are essential to student success.

Our Parent and Family Engagement Plan outlines the opportunities, activities, and strategies we use to ensure parents and families are informed, involved, and empowered to actively participate in their child’s education.

We encourage all parents and families to review the plan and partner with us throughout the school year as we work together to support academic achievement and student success.

Together We Rise: Building Bridges to Excellence.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents' Right to Know]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is information pertaining to teachers' state qualifications, paraprofessionals' highly qualified status and their students' level of achievement and academic growth on state assessments.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[📚 The Bookmobile Is Coming to Glades Academy! 🚌]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families, mark your calendars! The Bookmobile will visit Glades Academy Charter School from 3:00–4:00 PM on the following dates:

📖 October 13 and 27
📖 November 10
📖 December 8

Come explore great books, exciting stories, and new adventures! We look forward to seeing you there! 📚✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[📣 SURPRISE SPIRIT DAY — ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 💚💛]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy Families,

Monday, August 24 is a VERY important attendance day! It is the final day of our first 11-day count, and we need EVERY EGRET at school, on time, and ready to SOAR!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If your child has not attended school at all during the first 10 days, it is critical that they report to school on Monday. Students who do not report may be dropped from enrollment and lose their seat. Parents would then need to reapply and join the waitlist, subject to space availability.

🏈👖 To make Monday extra special, we are having a FREE SURPRISE SPIRIT DAY!

JERSEY DAY & JEANS
📅 Monday, August 24
💰 FREE — 

Students may wear their favorite sports/team jersey with jeans and come ready to show their pride!

💚 Be Here. Be On Time. Be Ready to SOAR!
Every student. Every day. Attendance Matters!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[📣 WE’RE HIRING — JOIN THE GLADES ACADEMY TEAM!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2221989</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy Charter School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered ESE Coordinator / Support Facilitator to join our team!

We are looking for someone passionate about supporting students with exceptionalities, coordinating IEP and 504 services, maintaining ESE compliance, monitoring student progress, and partnering with families and staff to help every student succeed.

💚 Make an impact. Change lives. SOAR with us!

📩 To Apply: Send your resume to pierre.christian@gladesacademy.org

📞 561-924-9402
📍 7368 SR 15, Pahokee, FL 33476

Together We Rise: Building Bridges to Excellence]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[📣 Limited Enrollment Spots Still Available at Glades Academy!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Great futures start here! Glades Academy Charter School is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school, and we still have a few enrollment spots available in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades.

3rd grade and Grades 6–8 are currently full.

Spots are limited—join the Glades Academy family today! 💚💛

📞 561-924-9402
🌐 www.gladesacademy.org]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026–2027 School-Parent Compact]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2220135</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For your convenience, the Glades Academy 2026–2027 School-Parent Compact is available here for families to review and access at any time. The compact outlines our shared commitment as a school, teachers, families, and students to work together to support student academic achievement.

Thank you for your partnership in helping every Egret succeed. Together, We S.O.A.R.!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents' Right to Know Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2217111</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Egret Times]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[August Parent Newsletter]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🏫 Open House 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2213168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Building Bridges Before the First Day

Join us as we kick off an exciting new school year! Meet your child's teacher, explore the classroom, connect with our staff, and learn about the exciting opportunities that await at Glades Academy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet & Greet with Principal Dr. Pierre Christian]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2211153</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on July 23rd from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Media Center to meet our new principal, learn about the vision for Glades Academy, and connect with fellow families and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🌟 Join the Glades Academy Family! Now Hiring Exceptional Educators for the 2026–2027 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2211162</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Glades Academy family! We are seeking passionate, student-centered educators and support staff who are committed to academic excellence and building meaningful relationships with students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dress for Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Together We Rise by Dressing with Pride, Respect, and Purpose.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Year 2025-2026 Bus Routes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2088855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The bus routes for school year 2025-2026 have been released. Please contact Lead Bus Driver, Mr. Wilson at 561-924-9402 if you have questions regarding pick up and drop off locations.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Glades Academy Earns a B for School Year 2024-2025!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy administration and staff are excited to announce that Glades Academy earned a "B" during the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP):]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2082837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The governing board of Glades Academy Charter School is seeking proposals from qualified carpet installers. Please contact Julie Stevenson at 561-924-9402 for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP):]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2082818</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The governing board of Glades Academy Charter School is seeking proposals from qualified roofing companies to repair one or more buildings on the campus of Glades Academy. Please contact Julie Stevenson, Acting Principal/Assistant Principal at 561-924-9402 for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS MEETING: Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 10:30am.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2048583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us during our board meeting.  Topics to be discussed include: Financials, RFP. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the main office at 561.924.9402.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): Accounting, Financial Reporting and Fiscal Management Services for Glades Academy Charter School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/2034510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The governing board of Glades Academy Charter School is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive back-office accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and fiscal management.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GLADES ACADEMY PERFORMANCE SY2023-2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/942722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in grades 3-8 demonstrated academic improvement in ELA, Math, and Social Studies on the SY2023-2024 FSA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:57:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FORTIFY FL]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/1952230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:55:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[21st Century Community Learning Center at Glades Academy Charter School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.gladesacademy.org/apps/news/article/942723</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glades Academy's 21st Century Program serves students at risk of academic failure, including English Language Learners, students in special education, and students with social and emotional needs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:30:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News Alerts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in grades K-8 celebrated their love for reading with a Book and Bear Day during the month of December.  Students were able to pick out a book and stuffed animal of their choice.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:46:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Text and Images in Mock Ups are Placeholders]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:02:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News without Images]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:02:21 -0400</pubDate>
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