Events

Griffin Players to Present Once Upon a Mattress

Join the Griffin Players for the fall musical, Once Upon a Mattress; it is The Princess and the Pea like you have never seen it before! In a kingdom long ago and far away, Prince Dauntless is having a hard time finding the perfect marriage partner. The search is made more difficult by his mother's exacting standards and impossible tests. Enter Princess Winnifred! Come enjoy a medieval romp complete with singing, dancing, and magic tricks with our talented cast of students and faculty. Performances will be at the Maryvale Prep theatre, 4825 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ, 85031 and will take place on Friday November 4^th at 7:30pm and Saturday November 5^th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for everyone else HERE on the payment portal and at the door.

Griffin Players to Present Once Upon a Mattress

Join the Griffin Players for the fall musical, Once Upon a Mattress; it is The Princess and the Pea like you have never seen it before! In a kingdom long ago and far away, Prince Dauntless is having a hard time finding the perfect marriage partner. The search is made more difficult by his mother's exacting standards and impossible tests. Enter Princess Winnifred! Come enjoy a medieval romp complete with singing, dancing, and magic tricks with our talented cast of students and faculty. Performances will be at the Maryvale Prep theatre, 4825 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ, 85031 and will take place on Friday November 4^th at 7:30pm and Saturday November 5^th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for everyone else HERE on the payment portal and at the door.

Prospective Parent Info Night

A Great Hearts education is meant to be shared. Pass this along to someone you would like to see join our school community. Invite your friends to tour, ask questions, and hear from academy leaders and teachers about the Great Hearts experience. Glendale Prep Info Night is Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00 PM in the GP Courtyard. Please pass along THIS link!

Auditions for the Griffin Players winter play, Greek tragedy The Trojan Women, will be held after school on Thursday, November 17^th in the Drama room. Acting roles will be cast by audition and are open to students in 7th -12^th grade. Rehearsals will be after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:15-5:30. Performances will be on January 27^th and 28th, and February 3^rd and 4th. The participation fee for actors is $150. Because of the time commitment, auditions are not open to GP winter athletes. Students who would like to audition should see Mrs. LeTrent for an audition packet and sign up on the Drama room door.

High School Epic Cycle

High School students are invited to join us Friday, November 18^th-19^th for our overnight Epic Cycle! There will be a campfire reading of The Iliad, plus snacks, games, and skits. The cost for this event is $15 before November 11th and $20 thereafter. Registration on the payment portal coming soon! Parents of latecomers or students who have not paid on the portal must sign a permission form at the door.

Night of the Event: 

-Students must check-in at the gym lobby. Phones must be checked-in upon arrival. Phones may be used to contact parents, if desired.

-Comfortable warm clothing such as pajamas or onesies may be worn. Clothing must be school appropriate (no spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, leggings, tight pants, yoga pants, inappropriate wording on clothing, or short shorts). Students who dress inappropriately will need to call home to receive appropriate attire or leave the event.

-Students are invited to bring cardboard and tape to create fake swords and shields for skits.

-Students may bring cards, board games, or other non-electronic games.

-Students may bring blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, or sleeping pads.             .

-Students with dietary restrictions should bring their own snacks. We will provide snacks, but we will not be accommodating special requests. No energy drinks allowed.

-All students must be picked up by 7:00 AM on Saturday, November 19th.

-Students will be required to stay the night unless parents contact to arrange special provisions.

On Saturday, November 19^th from 10am to 3pm the GP Robotics Teams, Unscheduled Disassembly and Metal Masters, will be competing in a qualifying tournament at Brophy Preparatory Academy in Phoenix.  Please come out to this free event to cheer on our teams and learn about robotics at GP.  Contact Mr. Roper at broper@glendaleprep.org for more information.

In a striking 3-day trial, everything points to a guilty verdict for a 16-year-old boy. But will the jury concur with the masses? Will they be hung? Come see the senior play Twelve Angry Men on November 19th at 7:00 pm to find out! Admission is free and all are welcome.

Fall Sports Awards Ceremony Please join us in celebrating our student-athletes for their contributions and successes in the Fall Season. The Fall Awards Ceremony will be on Tuesday, November 22^nd. The middle school ceremony will begin at 5PM and the high school ceremony will begin at 6:30PM. In keeping with tradition, students should dress for the occasion. Gentlemen should wear slacks, a belt, and tuck in their shirts. Jackets and ties are recommended but not required. Ladies should ensure the fit and length of dresses and skirts are consistent with our school’s expectations at dances. All skirts and dresses should be no shorter than mid-thigh; no spaghetti straps or cut outs. We are asking that middle school student-athletes and parents depart by 6:25PM. We will have light refreshments after each ceremony. GO GRIFFINS!

Giving Tuesday

Mark your calendar to celebrate Glendale Prep on November 29^th for Giving Tuesday!  This is a globally recognized day of generosity with the simple idea of a day dedicated to encouraging communities to do good.  After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday...celebrate GIVING!

In the spirit of this global generosity movement, Glendale Prep invites you to participate in as many ways as you like between now and November 29^th:

1. Follow Glendale Prep on social media.
2. Share social media posts related to Giving Tuesday.
3. Get people excited with your own Giving Tuesday post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or just good old-fashioned word-of-mouth.
4. Make a list of people you can connect with personally and ask them to participate in Giving Tuesday.
5. Become a monthly donor to Glendale Prep’s Community Investment campaign. Simply click hereto give.
6. Invite family and friends to support Great Hearts education by giving to Glendale Prep’s Community Investment campaign.

Thank you in advance to our incredible community of families coming together in support of Glendale Prep on November 29^th for Giving Tuesday!

Hello Sophomore and Junior Parents, 

GP is offering an opportunity to take a practice ACT test on Saturday, December 3rd from 8:00 am to noon at Glendale Prep. After taking the test students will receive a score report; a College Counselor will compare that score with the estimated SAT score (derived from your child’s October PSAT score) to help determine if your student has an affinity toward one test over the other. If you are interested, please sign up HERE. The cost is $10.00. Please bring cash to the practice test on December 3rd. Deadline to register is Thursday, December 1st at 5:00 pm.

Please reach out to me with questions: RSmith@glendaleprep.org.
 
Kindly,
Mrs. Smith
College Counseling

5:00pm and 7:15pm

All Middle School choir students, both curricular and extracurricular, need to bring a sack lunch to eat at the venue on Tuesday, December 6^th during rehearsal. The last bus returning from the rehearsals will be bringing back the 7^th grade curricular choir students at 3:00pm and they will need time to get off the bus and go to their lockers before going to the curb for pick up. Seventh grade parents should come after 3:15pm to pick up their students.

Join the 11^th Grade Drama classes on Saturday December 10^th for a pair of Shakespeare plays. At 2:00pm come experience the magic of family reconciliations and love triumphing over hate, complete with a cast of colorful characters, including a roguish pickpocket and a bear, in A Winter's Tale. Then at 7:00pm come experience actual magic in The Tempest as a powerful magician exacts revenge on his enemies and finds his daughter a loyal husband along the way. Admission to both productions is free and all are welcome!

After school dress rehearsal is Tuesday, December 6^th until 6pm for 1^st period 11^thGrade Drama students, and Wednesday, December 7^th until 4:30pm for 4^th period 11^thGrade Drama students.

Winter Concert

Remember that the Prep School Winter Concerts are on the evening of Wednesday, December 7th at Haven Church in Glendale (5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304). All grade 7, 8, 9, and 10 students in Music class are required to perform that evening, and will be joined by all of our extracurricular choirs (Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Bella Voce, Men’s Choir, and Middle School Choir). If your students are participating in the concert, they will receive detailed information from their teacher/director about the concert, but we also encourage all students and families to come to hear these fine performers share their musical gifts with you.

There are two separate concerts on December 7th. The Middle School concert begins at 5:30 pm and the High Schoolconcert begins at 7:00 pm. Students must provide their own transportation the evening of the concert. Middle School performers must arrive at the church by 4:30 pm to warm-up and get into position. High school students must arrive at the church by 5:55 pm.

Rehearsal for the concert will take place during the school day on Tuesday, December 6th. Students will be transported to and from Glendale Prep by bus for the rehearsal at Haven Church.

NOTE: Students in the extracurricular choirs may be given specific dress instructions that differ from the following guidelines.

Concert attire for MIDDLE-school boys is Black and White, as follows:

-White long-sleeved collared dress shirt and black dress slacks
-Long black necktie (bowties are not allowed)
-Black belt, black socks, and dress shoes (sneakers are not dress shoes)
No denim, external pockets, patterned tops, or any other deviation from the concert attire allowed.

Concert attire for MIDDLE-school girls is Black and White, as follows:

-A white blouse with solid black dress slacks or black skirt. If a girl would like to wear a black dress, she must cover the top of the dress with a white blouse or white cardigan so that the look is consistent with the uniform of a white blouse with black skirt/pants. Sleeves for blouses or dresses must be cap-sleeve or longer, and skirts or dresses must not be shorter than the knee.
-Black dress shoes (Open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops, sneakers, or boots are not allowed.) Heels of any kind must be very low.
-Solid black tights beneath skirts are permitted. Leggings or yoga pants are not a substitute for dress slacks.
-Nail polish and make-up must follow dress code guidelines.
No denim, external pockets on pants, patterned tops, or any other deviation from the concert attire code allowed.

Concert attire for HIGH-school students:

Concert attire for high school is ALL BLACK for both boys and girls, as follows:

BOYS will wear black long-sleeved collared dress shirts with black slacks, black belt, black dress shoes, and no tie. Sneakers are not dress shoes.

GIRLS will wear a black dress, or a black blouse with black skirt or black dress slacks, and black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops, sneakers, or boots will not be allowed). Heels of any kind must be very low.

Ladies’ concert clothing and make-up must follow the dress code in the family handbook.

Attire must be professional, modest, and follow Glendale Prep dress code guidelines.

If you have questions, please contact your child's music teacher.

JUNIORS: The next session of College 101 will take place on Tuesday, November 8 during Calculus class. Please refer to the handout you received as a reminder of what to bring.

2:00p and 7:00p

Wednesday- Friday

8:05-9:20 Exam I

9:20-10:00 Break/Study Hall

10:05-11:20 Exam II

11:25-11:55 GP only dismissal and pick up; GP students with Archway siblings will remain in the class of their second final to study quietly for the following day’s finals (on Friday, they can sit and chat with friends)

11:55-12:30 GP/ACG combined pick up; all GP students will wait on the East curb, listening for their names to then meet their ACG sibling for pickup. ACG pick up is a well-oiled machine, so our goal is to usher GP students to find their siblings outside the Archway MPR.

We will continue to send updates as we continue to plan for Night of the Griffins. We will have a volunteer sign-up on next week’s Blast. Please keep an eye out for that communication as we are in need of several volunteers during the planning process and on the night of the event. As a reminder, NOTG is a community event that we try to do every year to celebrate our students, our school, and our community. It is a fun night for the entire family! Please mark your calendars for this family event and come celebrate with us this spring.