Weekly Blast 01.27.23

• Jan 27-28 Griffin Players Winter Play
• Feb 3 GH In-Service- Half day release @ 12:45 PM
• Feb 3-4 Griffin Players Winter Play
• Feb 8 Senior Mini Retreat
• Feb 11 High School Winter Dance
• Feb 15 Field Day
• Feb 20 President’s Day- No School; R&R Weekend
• Feb 24 Middle School Epic Cycle
• Mar 6-10 Senior Trip to Washington, D.C.
• Mar 13-17 Spring Break- No School

• A Note from the Headmaster
• Expectations for Teachers
• Calculus Advanced Placement Test Prep- 11th/12th Grades
• Griffin Players Winter Play
• High School Winter Formal
• Arizona Public School Tax Credit
• Photography Enrichment Course
• Symphonic Strings and Winds (Band and Orchestra)
• Dress Code Reminders
• Time with the Headmaster
• College Counseling
• Teacher Hiring Event
• Athletics

Hello Parents,

I wanted to revisit our Thematic Goal for the Year, as I have seen its relevance over the last number of weeks. If you recall, the thematic goal is “Seek Unity- what do you desire most?”

One way we have made this goal proactive versus reactive in response to some kind of conflict is asking our teachers to strive for unity in the classroom when it comes to Academics and Character. I will use this week and next week to share with you what we have asked our teachers to do in the classroom daily. I will share first about character.

Character

• Publicly or privately address any unkindness, whether it was in jest. Follow up with a discussion after class or at Lyceum; possible detention and referral needed depending upon the circumstances. Note side looks and gestures when another student is talking.
• Address direct meanness/cruelty through coaching during Lyceum whereupon a referral to administrator or detention is issued (Parent email should serve as a follow up; Dean of Students copied on the email).
• Coach and issue a detention for any repeated insubordination and/or blatant disrespect; consider referral to administration (Parent email should serve as a follow up; Dean of Students copied on the email)
  • Note
    • Hesitancy
    • Tone
    • Talking back
    • Eye roll
  • Diffuse conflict; avoid public confrontation, and follow up with the student
• Issue a detention for side-talking/excessive talking after an individual student is told he or she must stop talking; general or group reminders should be implemented often but should not replace direct correction of a student.
• Refer to the Dean of Students any and all cursing OR sexual innuendo OR racism.
• Coach and possibly issue a detention for words such as “sucks”, “shut up”, “gay”, “loser”, “dumb”, “stupid”, “you are trash”, etc. In repeated cases, refer to administrator.
• Correct students who do not ask politely or reply with gratitude to one another and to you. Do not issue a detention, but coach them to be better.

If you ever have questions or want to discuss our philosophy or principles connected to our school culture, please let me know.

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Expectations for Teachers

Recently we have been receiving questions regarding response times from our teaching staff that we wish to clarify:

1. Emails should be replied to within 24 business hours (if you email at 3:00pm on Friday, the teacher should respond by 3:00pm on Monday)
2. Tests and quizzes should be returned within one week
3. Essays should be returned within two weeks

If any of your child’s teachers are not adhering to these standards, please reach out to the teacher directly and if these expectations are still not being met after your initial communication, please contact Mrs. Kratz (akratz@glendaleprep.org).

Calculus Advanced Placement Test Prep- 11th/ 12th Grades

Mrs. Weaver is offering an Advanced Placement Test prep class on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:10 until 7:50, January 18 through Friday May 5.  During these classes we will focus on material and problem types that students will see on the Calculus AP test, including lots of practice on previous AP tests and concepts emphasized by the College Board.  Students will need to register for the test, which will be administered on Monday, May 8 at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy. Registration will be through Scottsdale Prep’s parent payment portal and must be complete by March 1; the cost is $136.  The cost for the class is $45 on the payment portal HERE. Special pricing for 2023 is commensurate with first-year pilot program. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Weaver at pweaver@glendaleprep.org.

Griffin Players Winter Play

Join the Griffin Players for Euripides’ Trojan Women, one of the greatest war plays of all time. Troy has fallen and the Queen Hecuba and a group of noble women await their fate. With a cast of characters familiar from Greek mythology and epics, including Poseidon and Athena, Helen and Menelaus, this play zooms in on another side of the story. Over the course of this harrowing play, we find that dignity is possible in defeat and that victory may come at as high a cost as defeat.

Performances are Friday 1/27 at 7:30pm, Saturday 1/28 at noon, Friday 2/3 at 7:30pm, and Saturday 2/4 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for everyone else and are available HERE on the payment portal. Seating for each performance is extremely limited, so get your tickets today!

High School Winter Formal

We are excited to host the High School Winter Formal for all high school students on Saturday February 11^th2023, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm pm, in the GP Gym. The theme is A Night at the Venetian Carnival!

Tickets may be purchased on the payment portal HERE, and are $15 until Wednesday February 8^th2023, then the price will increase to $20 until 5:00 pm the day of the event. Tickets after 5:00 pm on February 11^th will be $25 cash ONLY at the door. Parents of these students must come to the door to sign the permission slip in person. For more information, please contact the project-leader: Madame Cognet-Pereira at ccognet-pereira@glendaleprep.org.

Students are expected to adhere to the following dress code:

Gentlemen must wear:

• Dress pants (no jeans, shorts, or pants with an exposed back pocket) of an appropriate length and fit.
  • Belts or suspenders are required.
• A properly fitted collared dress shirt.
• Bare midriffs or deep V-neck shirts are not acceptable.
• Ties and bow ties are highly encouraged.
• Socks and dress shoes to be worn throughout the night (no sneakers allowed).
• No ba​re feet or sandals.
• Hair should be trimmed and styled appropriately.

For Ladies:

• Skirts or dresses with hems that approach the knee or appropriately fitted dress pants. (No shorter than a 3-inch index card when held landscape from the top of the knee.)
• Cap-sleeve, tank top, one shoulder, and spaghetti strap blouses/dresses are allowed.
• No strapless or halter top blouses/dresses.
• No bare midriffs or deep V-neck tops (necklines must be higher than 4 finger-widths below the collar bone).
• No see-through dresses, open-back dresses, cut-outs or dresses with thigh-high slits.
• Dress shoes need to be worn throughout the night (no sneakers allowed).
• No bare feet or casual sandals.
• Hair should be styled appropriately.

Arizona Public School Tax Credit

BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR TAXES, MAXIMIZE YOUR TAX BENEFITS FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR

Arizona allows all Arizona taxpayers to contribute up to $400 to the public charter school of their choice and deduct the full amount as a dollar-for-dollar credit when filing their Arizona taxes.  Your Arizona Public School Tax Credit supports Glendale Prep athletics, extra-curriculars, field trips, special on-site performances, and character-building activities outside of the classroom.  We need your support in continuing this great work.  When you give your tax credit you will receive up to a $400 credit on your Arizona tax bill with no money out of pocket.  Click here to make your Arizona Public School Tax Credit.  Thank you for supporting Glendale Prep!

Photography Enrichment Course

In the Photography Enrichment, students will learn basic camera skills, elements of art and principles of design to create photographic artwork. At each meeting, students will learn a new camera skill and artistic technique. For the next meeting, students will create photographic artwork to be presented and critiqued using the learned skill and technique. Digital SLR cameras are recommended or camera app with manual settings in handheld devices. This enrichment is open to high school students (grades 9th-12th) and will meet weekly on Thursdays after school 3:15-4:15 PM starting February 2^nd. Sign up on the payment portal HERE.

Symphonic Strings and Winds (Band and Orchestra)

Students who play a symphonic instrument are encouraged to join the Band or Orchestra Enrichment Course this semester. String students will learn and perform a piece of orchestral repertoire, and the wind group will work on a variety of standard concert and jazz band techniques and pieces. Rehearsals will take place during weekly Lyceum. Informational meetings are being held this week, so all interested students should see Mrs. Kratz if they have not already done so. Parents, please email with any questions (akratz@glendaleprep.org).

Dress Code Reminders:

Please remember the following policies for boys’ hair and girls’ socks and fingernails from our Family Handbook:

Boys’ Hair: Hair should be neatly combed or styled. Hair must be above the top of the shirt collar. Hair should be styled so that it does not fall below the eyebrows or past the midpoint of the ear. Hair must be natural looking and conservative in its color and cut (no unnatural streaking/highlighting, no artificial jet­ black coloring, and no unnatural colors). Hair may not change color during the school year. Accommodations for religious reasons are permitted.

Girls’ socks must be white, solid black (or navy blue, depending on local skirt color) in color, and extend above the ankle. Nylons or tights must extend from the toes to the waist, and be white, solid black, or navy in color. All socks, nylons and tights must be free of logos, patterns, or decorations. Students with medical foot problems requiring special footwear should consult the “Medically-Necessary Footwear” document.

Girls’ fingernails may be painted with solid-colored nail polish in tasteful natural tones (mild pinks and reds as well as light tans are also permitted, along with traditional French tips. No white or black nail polish.). Fingernails must be conservatively and tastefully manicured; nails should be trimmed as to extend only shortly beyond the tips of the finger, and press-on nails should be of similar length. If necessary, students will need to remove nail polish or paint over press- on gels with colors provided by the front office. Fingernails should not be excessively long or painted garishly.

Time with the Headmaster

Join us for this informal opportunity to meet the Headmaster and Administration and be a guest in the classroom. Please bring any questions you have. This event is for adults only. Please sign up HERE. We look forward to seeing you!

College Counseling

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY SUMMER HEALTH INSTITUTE: If your student is interested in experiencing health care related careers, consider applying to Midwestern’s Summer Health Institute. Use this LINK for more details and application. Deadline to apply for the program is April 1, 2023.

JUNIOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: For summer planning purposes, please be aware that College Application Bootcamp Workshops take place during the last week of July and the first week of August before the first day of school. Once the schedule has been set, we will provide you with details. However, it is strongly suggested you plan to be in town for these important student sessions and a necessary jump start to application season.

COLLEGE COUNSELING WEBSITE: For further information regarding upcoming SAT and ACT testing dates along with other information related to College Counseling, please reference our webpage HERE

Teacher Hiring Event

Do you know someone who is interested in teaching for Great Hearts? The hiring fair is coming soon; see the flyer HERE.

Teacher Hiring Event
Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 5-7PM
Veritas Prep Campus
3102 N 56th St #100, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Athletics

Winter sports are coming to end over the next couple weeks. Senior nights, playoffs, and other exciting events are around the corner. Please see Tuesday’s Athletics communication regarding spring season meet the coach event. If you have any questions, please reach out to athletics@glendaleprep.org.

Parents interested in volunteering with Athletics please contact Tim Terpstra at gp_apo@glendalepreppo.org.

Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook

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Contact Information
Lynn Kimpel, Office Manager
lkimpel@glendaleprep.org

Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org