Events

The 10th & 11th grade field trip to see the Southwest Shakespeare Company perform Macbeth at the Mesa Arts Center is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th. All families paid the $15 fee when Consumables were purchased at the beginning of the school year. The only requirement now is a signed permission slip on the payment portal. Please click here to give permission for your child to attend. Again, no further payment is needed.

Regular Uniform Dress Code is required. Students will depart by bus at 8:30 a.m. sharp (please arrive at school by 8:00 a.m.) and must bring a sack lunch to be eaten after their visit. Only water is permitted on the bus. Students will be released at the usual time of 3:05 p.m.
The expectation is that all 10th & 11th grade students will attend. If your student is unable to attend please contact Ms. McLoughlin at tmcloughlin@glendaleprep.org. Thank you!

Field Day is next week, Friday, November 8th. We've combined the best of both athletic and academic games to yield a day of fun, school spirit, and teamwork! Field Day attendance is required, just as it would be on a regular school day. Students should arrive on campus by 8:00 a.m. and plan to stay for the entire early release school day. Students should report directly to their “House Meeting” classroom at the 1st bell for attendance and team preparations before heading to the field.

What to Wear
Students may wear:
• House T-shirt, GP Spirit Shirt, GP Jersey, GP Polo/Oxford, or T-shirt
o House T-shirts are encouraged and preferred!
o Clothing may display athletic team logos (professional or collegiate) or athletic brand names (e.g. Adidas)
• Athletic Pants/Shorts or Sweat Pants
o No short-shorts: shorts must be at least fingertip length or longer when the wearer is standing with arms and fingers straight at the sides and must not fall too far below the knee
• Athletic Footwear

Prohibited Items:
• No tight-fitting clothing
o No spandex, No yoga pants, No athletic tights; tight-fitting pants of any kind are prohibited. (Shorts worn over the above items are allowed.)
• No jeans
• No clothing displaying pop culture images or inappropriate images or messages
• No tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, shirts that expose the stomach or sleeveless shirts
• No dress shoes, flip flops, clogs, boots, or sandals
What to Bring
• A water bottle
• Sunscreen (highly encouraged)
*Do not bring textbooks or homework. Homework assigned Thursday will be due Monday.

Set sail with the six talented faculty members for a comedic romp on a yacht in Jeeves at Sea on Saturday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Mobbs, Mr. Fendler, Mr. Roper, Ms. Roiger, Ms. Henrich, and Mr. Cecil will appear for one night only in this uproarious comedy to raise money for the Senior Trip. Don't miss it! Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for everyone else, and are available here on the GP Payment Portal or with cash or check at the door. You won't want to miss it!

There are still spots left on GP's first-ever trip to Costa Rica with EF Tours in July 2020! Witness the marvels of the tropical world including abundant sloths, curious coatis, towering waterfalls, and pristine beaches. We will tour coffee plantations, cloud forests, colorful towns, and hike a volcano on this nine-day excursion. GP students, 7th-12th grade and/or parents are welcome. The last informational meeting will be Thursday, November 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the GP Library. Please enter through the gym lobby. Email Mr. Fuller if you have any questions at sfuller@glendaleprep.org.

The 6th-grade field trip this year will be to the Desert Botanical Garden on Thursday, November 14th. All families paid the $15 fee when they purchased their Consumables at the beginning of the school year. The only requirement now is a signed permission. Please click here to give permission for your child to attend. Again, no further payment is needed.

Regular Uniform Dress Code is required; however, for this field trip, we recommend students wear athletic shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Please arrive at school on time as students will load the bus at 8:05 a.m. and depart at 8:15 a.m. sharp. Students should bring a paper sack lunch to be eaten after their visit. Only water is permitted on the bus. Students will be released at the usual time of 3:05 p.m.

The expectation is that all sixth-grade students will attend. If your student is unable to attend, please contact Ms. McLoughlin at tmcloughlin@glendaleprep.org.

Mr. Navarrette welcomes you to join him for coffee and a time to hear about upcoming events as well as understand more about specific aspects of school culture. He would also like to discuss any questions you may have about the school. Most importantly, the hope is that this time will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other parents and share about your common experiences. Click here to sign up. 

Open to ALL GP Students. Snacks will be provided and pizza can be purchased for $1 per slice. Click here to sign up! All proceeds go to the Senior Trip to Washington D.C. Please contact Mr. Fuller with any questions at sfuller@glendaleprep.org. 

Come see the Seniors in You Can't Take It with You; a comedy about an eccentric family in 1930s New York City, complete with romance, ballet, Russian nobility, and explosions. The performance is on Saturday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public!

*Senior students in 5th period Drama need to arrive on Saturday, November 16th by 6:30 p.m. for the performance and will also need to attend a mandatory dress rehearsal on Wednesday, November 13th from 3:05 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We will be honoring our teams from both the Middle School and High School on that night.  Young men should wear a dress shirt and tie, and ladies should wear a dress or dress pants. For more about theNon-Uniform Dress Code for Special Events, please see page 72 of the Family Handbook. We hope you all can make it. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Garrison at jgarrison@glendaleprep.org.

Gluten-free and peanut-free cookies, ice, brownies, and treats are needed, as well as helpers to serve the refreshments. Please sign up at Fall Sports Awards Ceremony Sign Up. Thank you in advance!

• This is a pep rally, so bring that spirit! This event will feature our high school teams demonstrating gameplay and introductions of our middle school sports teams. We can’t wait to see you there!

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8C students must arrive by 4:00p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 5:00 p.m.

Come see8C and 8D each perform The Snow Queen on Tuesday,November 26th. Both productions will take place in theGlendale Prep gymnasium. The performances are free to the public, andwe encourage you to bring friends and family. Come see what studentshave been working on all quarter, and prepare to delight in theirwonderful performance. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Fendler at afendler@glendaleprep.org.

*8D students must arrive by 6:15p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:00 p.m.

Come see8C and 8D each perform The Snow Queen on Tuesday,November 26th. Both productions will take place in theGlendale Prep gymnasium. The performances are free to the public, andwe encourage you to bring friends and family. Come see what studentshave been working on all quarter, and prepare to delight in theirwonderful performance. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Fendler at afendler@glendaleprep.org.

Thanksgiving Break

Snowstorm: Each year, the Glendale Prep PSO helps coordinate the effortto show your appreciation to our wonderful teachers and staff during theholiday season. We will be collecting monetary donations from December1^st through December 19^th.  But if you'dlike to donate online now, and get an item on your holiday to-dolist, you can donateusing this link. Donations will be pooled, divided, and presented tofaculty and staff as an amazing gift before the holiday break. Weencourage families to participate as this donation is meant to be in lieu ofindividual holiday gifts for our teachers and staff.

On Thursday,December 5th, Archway Glendale and Glendale Prep will host a ParentEducation Night from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Archwaymultipurpose room. The focus will be on Stress and Coping in Students. LaurenKatz, Great Hearts Director of School Counseling, will be on campus to talkabout what stress is and what it looks like during different developmentalstages. Find out what is "typical" for students, and how stress canaffect a student's daily life. The goal will be to increase knowledge aboutstress and coping, provide insight into symptoms, and build skills to supportstudents in managing their feelings.

Cinnamon rolls and a Hot Cocoa Bar will be served.

Please click this link to see the various ways you canhelp. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Theresa Nally (theresa.nally@icloud.com) or Erin Trimble (etrimble14@icloud.com).

Join 6th Period Senior Drama for an afternoon of romance,wordplay, duels, and mistaken identity in The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan on Saturday,December 7th at 2:30 p.m. Lydia has romantic notions ofdefying her family and marrying for love, so the dashing and wealthy CaptainAbsolute must pretend to be a penniless soldier to win her heart. But whenhis father and her aunt arrange a marriage, can their love withstand the trialsof respectability and parental approval? Admission is free, and all arewelcome.

Seniors in 6th period Drama need to arrive on Saturday, December 7th by1:30 p.m. for the warmup and will also need to attend a mandatory dressrehearsal on Wednesday, December 4th, from 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Rehearsal will take place during the school day on Thursday, December 12th during school hours. Students will be transported by bus. A permission slip to ride the bus was included in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester. 

7th grade students and Middle School Choir members must bring a sack lunch to school on rehearsal day (Thursday); as they will be eating lunch at the church. If your student has already purchased a hot lunch for this day, it will be held for them until they return to school. 

Mr. Navarrette welcomes you to join him for coffee and a time to hear about upcoming events as well as understand more about specific aspects of school culture. He would also like to discuss any questions you may have about the school. Most importantly, the hope is that this time will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other parents and share about your common experiences. Click here to sign up.

The Middle School will start at 5:30 p.m. and High School will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Glendale Nazarene Church located at 5902 W. Cactus Rd, Glendale.

Students must provide their own transportation the evening of the concert, and must arrive at the church by 4:30 p.m. to warm-up and get into position. 

Important: 7th grade students must bring a sack lunch to school on rehearsal day (Thursday); as they will be eating lunch at the church. If your student has already purchased a hot lunch for this day, it will be held for them until they return to school.  

Concert attire for boys: 

White long-sleeved collared dress shirt and black dress slacks

• An appropriate dark tie (such as paisley, plaid, solid, striped, etc.; bowties are not allowed) 
• Black belt, socks, and dress shoes
• No denim, external pockets, or patterned tops
• Hair must be well-groomed and styled away from the face

Concert attire for girls: 

• A white blouse and solid black dress slacks or skirt (may not be shorter than the knee)
• or a black dress covered with a white blouse or cardigan (must have a cap-sleeve or longer)
• Black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops or boots will not be allowed)
• Solid black tights are permitted, but leggings are not allowed
• Nail Polish must follow dress code guidelines. 
• No denim, external pockets, or patterned tops
• Hair must be well-groomed and styled away from the face

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

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Cox at jcox@glendaleprep.org or Mr. Liles at eliles@glendaleprep.org.

All 9th and 10th grade students currently taking Music this semester, are required to participate in the Winter Concert.

High School students must provide their own transportation the evening of the concert, and must arrive to the church by 5:55 p.m. to warm up and get into position for the concert. Parents may enter at 6:55 p.m.

Rehearsal will take place during the school day on Thursday, December 12^th.Students will be transported by bus. Permission slips to ride the bus was turned in at the beginning of the semester along with the class syllabus. 

Concert attire is all black for both boys and girls. Hair must be well-groomed and styled away from the face. Boys will wear black long-sleeve collared dress shirts with black slacks, black belt, black dress shoes, and no tie. Girls wear a black dress or black blouse with a black skirt or black dress slacks and black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes and reasonable heels are permitted.)Ladies concert dresses must follow the dress code in the family handbook.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr.Liles at eliles@glendaleprep.org.

Join 3rd Period Junior Drama for a day of Shakespeare on Saturday,December 14th. Catch Much Ado About Nothing; a sparkingromantic comedy a couple engaged in a witty war of words that gets tricked intofalling in love with each other at 10:30 a.m. Students must be thereby 9:30 a.m. for warm-up. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Rehearsalis 3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11th.

Join4th Period Junior Drama for a day of Shakespeare on Saturday, December 14th.at 2:30 p.m. Catch the string historical drama, Henry V abouta gallant young English kings' exploits in France. Students mustarrive at 1:30 p.m. to warm-up. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Rehearsal is 3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10th.   

Snowstorm: Each year, the Glendale Prep PSO helps coordinate the effortto show your appreciation to our wonderful teachers and staff during theholiday season. We will be collecting monetary donations from December1^st through December 19^th.  But if you'dlike to donate online now, and get an item on your holiday to-dolist, you can donateusing this link. Donations will be pooled, divided, and presented tofaculty and staff as an amazing gift before the holiday break. Weencourage families to participate as this donation is meant to be in lieu ofindividual holiday gifts for our teachers and staff.

Visit :  https://greathearts.boonli.com/login to order lunches.

Use Password "griffins4"

Glendale Prep will be hosting the Southwest Shakespeare Company the afternoon of Thursday, January 16th for our Juniors and Seniors.

Mr. Navarrette welcomes you to join him for coffee and a time to hear about upcoming events as well as understand more about specific aspects of school culture. He would also like to discuss any questions you may have about the school. Most importantly, the hope is that this time will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other parents and share about your common experiences. Click here to sign up.

Visit: https://greathearts.boonli.com/login to order lunches.

Use Password "griffins4". 

We will depart GP by 8:15am. Students will eat lunch in the Sculpture Garden then return to the museum for a 30 minute self-guided tour before leaving to return to school.

Visit: https://greathearts.boonli.com/login to order lunches.

Use password"griffins4".

Mr. Navarrette welcomes you to join him for coffee and a time to hear about upcoming events as well as understand more about specific aspects of school culture. He would also like to discuss any questions you may have about the school. Most importantly, the hope is that this time will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other parents and share about your common experiences. Click here to sign up.

Students will be seeing Romeo and Juliet at Chandler Center for the Arts. We will be leaving campus by 8:15am and should return around 2pm.

Mr. Navarrette welcomes you to join him for coffee and a time to hear about upcoming events as well as understand more about specific aspects of school culture. He would also like to discuss any questions you may have about the school. Most importantly, the hope is that this time will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other parents and share about your common experiences. Click here to sign up.

Visit: https://greathearts.boonli.com/login to order lunches.

Use password "griffins4".

We will leave by 8:30am and return around 2:45pm.

Mr. Navarrette welcomes you to join him for coffee and a time to hear about upcoming events as well as understand more about specific aspects of school culture. He would also like to discuss any questions you may have about the school. Most importantly, the hope is that this time will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other parents and share about your common experiences. Click here to sign up.

Visit: https://greathearts.boonli.com/login to order lunches.

Use password "griffins4".

Mr. Navarrette welcomes you to join him for coffee and a time to hear about upcoming events as well as understand more about specific aspects of school culture. He would also like to discuss any questions you may have about the school. Most importantly, the hope is that this time will provide an opportunity for you to get to know other parents and share about your common experiences. Click here to sign up.