Events

• Plan to participate in a Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 30^th at 11:30 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS FOR MAY1:

• Parents are invited to observe and cheer for our Class of 2020 students from the vicinity of your parked cars. We ask that you enter through the 83^rd Avenue entrance between 5:10-5:25 p.m. For safety reasons, please note the parking lot will be closed at 5:25 p.m.
• Please park in the parking spaces that face the building. Should we run out of designated spaces facing the building, we will have volunteers assisting you in parking event style along the curb, facing 83^rd Ave.
• Families are encouraged to make signs and place them on/in your windshield so students will see them as they drive by.
• We would like to create a video of our seniors. Please submit photos documenting your senior’s year: athletic events, drama productions, Epic Cycle, or just hanging out with friends to Mrs. Smith by May 1, 2020 at rsmith@glendaleprep.org.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS FOR MAY1: 

• Plan to participate in a Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 30^th at 11:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 7477907 2495

Password: 1234

• Plan to wear an appropriate t-shirt from the college you will be attending. If you do not have a t-shirt from your college, wear your uniform shirt or a solid colored shirt. Additionally, someone from Administration will be checking to ensure t-shirts are appropriate before the parade begins.
• Feel free to decorate your cars – window paints, clever signs, etc. Please just ensure it is appropriate.
• Arrive between 5:00-5:20 p.m. through the STUDENT parking lot entrance off Pinnacle Peak Road and proceed to the student parking lot with your window rolled down. The entrance will be closed at 5:20 p.m. DO NOT BE LATE AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.
• A volunteer will help each car line up in formation to maximize space.
• Students will exit the parking lot via Pinnacle Peak Road.
• Submit any appropriate photos documenting your senior year: athletic events, drama productions, Epic Cycle, or just hanging out with friends in the class to Mrs. Smith (rsmith@glendaleprep.org) by May 1, 2020.

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.

Monday, May 18th - we are planning to open our Tempe store again! Please be patient as we resume normal business hours, and we find new ways to serve you. Check out our website for more details on setting up an appointment to come in or use the online code: SUMMERSALE to receive 20% now through June 15th!

Students will work on classes for Periods 1 and 2 only. They should plan to spend the standard designated amount of time on those subjects.

Teachers will provide information on the culminating assignment by Monday, May 18^th. 

Students will work on classes for Periods 3 and 4 only. They should plan to spend the standard designated amount of time on those subjects. 

Teachers will provide information on the culminating assignment by Monday, May 18^th. 

For the first (and possibly last) time inGriffin history, the Senior Drama class will present the spring SeniorPlay, an adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, via Zoom on Thursday,May 21st, at 7:00 p.m. All seniors and senior parents are welcometo attend this Zoom "webinar" performance to experience this story oflove triumphing over time and social class distinction. Keep an eye out for theZoom link in your email!

Students will work on classes for Periods 5 and 6 only. They should plan to spend the standard designated amount of time on those subjects. 

Teachers will provide information on the culminating assignment by Monday, May 18^th. 

If we were finishing up the year on campus,the last early release day is used to clean out lockers, sign yearbooks, and participate in our Awards Ceremony. This is a special event where we celebrate the academic accomplishments and honor the character of our students.

We believe this event should still be the culmination of our school year. So, this coming Friday, May 22nd,between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., we will livestream our Awards Ceremony. 

Due to limitations, we will, of course, have an abbreviated ceremony, but I do very much hope all of you can pass this along to your children, as well as watch yourselves.

Senior Dinner/Tribute- We have rescheduled this to be an in-person event on Saturday, May 23rd, from 7:00 p.m.-9:30p.m. at school. We will likely have the event in the gym, possibly outside, if necessary. Only Seniors will be invited and will be spaced apart to enjoy each other and hear from teachers who will honor them. We understand that not every Senior may attend, and parents would like to watch the event from home.  We will certainly miss seeing you at this event. We will be live streaming the entire night via our school’s Facebook page. You do not need to have a personal account to view. Simply visit https://www.facebook.com/GlendalePreparatory/around 6:50 p.m. next Saturday. Thank you again for your understanding and patience as we seek to make plans for our special, end of year Senior traditions and celebrations.

We will be distributing yearbooks andproviding an opportunity for you to return school-issued textbooks and 8thgrade recorders (8C & 8D) on Wednesday, June 3rd, andThursday, June 4th. We willwelcome any uniform and personally owned textbook donations at this time. Please ensure that your son or daughter has alltextbooks and any other school items currently at home. If you aremissing a textbook, please reach out to Mrs. Hayakawa PRIOR tothe event. You can view the textbook list by grade level here.

Families can SIGNUP HERE NOW; only one time-slot per family is needed. Drop off/pick upwill be held in the courtyard classrooms. Each classroom will have a designatedgrade level. Therefore, if you have three children in different grade levels,you will visit three courtyard classrooms. The process should takeapproximately 5 minutes per student if you arrive on time, and all books areaccounted for.

For safety, only one family member shouldcome to the event. That family member should:
1) Collect all textbooks and recorders oncecumulative assignments have ended on May 21st
2) Arrive at their sign up time (one time-slotper family only)
3) Have all textbooks uncovered and grouped by student
4) Enter through the courtyard gate
5) Approach the correct grade level classroom for your student
6) Tell the faculty member your student's lastname & first name
7) The faculty member will note the textbooks (and recorder, if applicable)received
8) Place the textbooks in the classroom in the designated spot
9) The faculty member will give you that child'spre-purchased yearbook, art, and awards, if applicable
10) Repeat the process if you have more than onestudent
11) Wash your hands prior to arriving, and onceyou return home

We recommend wearing a mask and ask that youkeep a safe distance apart from others during the event for the safety of ourstaff, their family, and your family. If you have any questions, pleaseemail attendance@glendaleprep.org.

We will be distributing yearbooks andproviding an opportunity for you to return school-issued textbooks and 8thgrade recorders (8C & 8D) on Wednesday, June 3rd, andThursday, June 4th. We willwelcome any uniform and personally owned textbook donations at this time. Please ensure that your son or daughter has alltextbooks and any other school items currently at home. If you aremissing a textbook, please reach out to Mrs. Hayakawa PRIOR tothe event. You can view the textbooklist by grade level here.

Families can SIGNUP HERE NOW; only one time-slot per family is needed. Drop off/pick upwill be held in the courtyard classrooms. Each classroom will have a designatedgrade level. Therefore, if you have three children in different grade levels,you will visit three courtyard classrooms. The process should takeapproximately 5 minutes per student if you arrive on time, and all books areaccounted for.

For safety, only one family member shouldcome to the event. That family member should:
1) Collect all textbooks and recorders oncecumulative assignments have ended on May 21st
2) Arrive at their sign up time (one time-slotper family only)
3) Have all textbooks uncovered and grouped by student
4) Enter through the courtyard gate
5) Approach the correct grade level classroom for your student
6) Tell the faculty member your student's lastname & first name
7) The faculty member will note the textbooks (and recorder, if applicable)received
8) Place the textbooks in the classroom in the designated spot
9) The faculty member will give you that child'spre-purchased yearbook, art, and awards, if applicable
10) Repeat the process if you have more than onestudent
11) Wash your hands prior to arriving, and onceyou return home

We recommend wearing a mask and ask that youkeep a safe distance apart from others during the event for the safety of ourstaff, their family, and your family. If you have any questions, pleaseemail attendance@glendaleprep.org.

Students will be able to sign up via the Payment Portal soon.

The school office will be closed June29th through July 9th. Feel free to email any questions to attendance@glendaleprep.org.

Commencement- We have rescheduled Commencement for Saturday, July11th, at 2:00 p.m. at GlendaleNazarene Church. Rehearsal will be Friday, July 10^th, at 10:00a.m. We are hoping that this is late enough in the summer, so large gatheringswill not pose any health risk. We should anticipate some social distancingrestrictions to still be in effect, so as a preliminary precaution, onlyparents and siblings will be allowed to attend the event. We will live streamthe Commencement, so families and friends can share in the experience. 

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