Weekly Blast 01.26.24

• Jan 27 PSO Uniform Exchange
• Feb 2 Half Day; Great Hearts In-Service
• Feb 7 Senior Mini Retreat
• Feb 10 High School Winter Dance
• Feb 13 10th/11th Grade Field Trip to Mesa Arts Center
• Feb 14 Field Day
• Feb 19 President’s Day- No School; R&R Weekend
• Feb 29 7th Grade Field Trip to World Wildlife Zoo
• Mar 1 Middle School Epic Cycle
• Mar 4-8 Senior Trip to Washington, D.C.

• A Note from the Headmaster
• HS Winter Dance: A Night at Gatsby’s
• Hope Drive for Phoenix Rescue Mission
• Dress Code: Once Upon a Time Nails
• Tax Credit
• College Counseling
• Athletics
• Hiring Event

Hello Parents,

I recently came across this quote from Aristotle: “The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.” As a parent, educator, and basketball coach, I see how meaningful this quote is for children. As a coach, it has become apparent that the broader culture of sports displays for young children the ultimate goal of self-glory, personal success, and garnering the praise of man. Self-sacrifice and prioritizing the team over individual accolades does not seem to be present. There is not a spirit of humility and deference. I recently attended a Suns game and saw an opposing professional player frustrated when his coach called a time-out. It was not as if the player had an opportunity to score, but his frustration was public and by no means was he corrected for it. Why have a coach if players know best? Why have a coach if there is an attitude of frustration when you disagree with the decision? I am learning more and more how crucial it is that we as parents remind our children that it is not entirely about them. They will find more fulfillment and joy if they deny their personal desires at times for the benefit of others in the spirit of elevating the team. It is something I am certainly learning to do as a parent, educator, and coach.

Have a nice weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

High School Winter Formal: A Night at Gatsby’s

We are excited to host the High School Winter Dance for all high school students on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the GP Gym. The theme is Gatsby!

Tickets are $20 on the payment portal HERE until Wednesday, February 7, 2024, when they will increase to $25. Tickets after 5:00 pm on February 10^th will be $30 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 Madame Cognet-Pereira at ccognet-pereira@glendaleprep.org.

Students are expected to adhere to the following dress code:

The dress code for gentlemen is as follows:

• Dress pants (no jeans, shorts, or pants with an exposed back pocket) of an appropriate length and fit with a belt
  • Rips or torn hems are not acceptable.
• A properly fitted collared dress shirt
  • Deep V-neck shirts are not acceptable.
  • Rips and cutouts are not acceptable.
• Shirts must be tucked in at the waist.
• A tie or bow tie is required
• Socks and dress shoes or sneakers must be worn throughout the night
  • No bare feet, slippers, flip flops, or sandals are allowed.
• No dyed hair or hats. Hair should be trimmed appropriately.

The dress code for ladies is as follows:

• Skirts or dresses with hemlines no shorter than mid-thigh – this includes when the young lady is dancing, twirling, sitting, or walking. Appropriately fitted dress pants are also allowed.
• Body-con dresses are not permitted.
• Cap-sleeve, spaghetti straps, one-shoulder, halter, and tank-top dresses/blouses are allowed.
• Halter top dresses are allowed, as long as the chest is fully covered.
• Ladies may not wear strapless dresses.
• Bare midriffs are not acceptable, nor are cut outs in the front, back, or sides (including ones that are see-through, sheer, or illusion fabrics).
• Dresses must not have exposed décolletage/cleavage and the backs should dip no lower than the base of the shoulder blade.
• Dress shoes or sneakers to be worn throughout the night. No bare feet or casual sandals are allowed.
• Hair should be styled appropriately and in a natural color.

Hope Drive for Phoenix Rescue Mission

Griffin Robotics is hosting a food drive! All donations will go to the Phoenix Rescue Mission. Please bring non-perishable food and hygiene/household items to the donation boxes located in the front office and in the gym lobby by Monday, January 29th. If you’d like to bring specific items for a Hope Totes packing event, please use the link/QR code below to sign up. We will be packing Hope Totes Wednesday the 31st from 12:30-1:30.

Dress Code: Once Upon a Time Nails

If your 7^th or 8^th grade daughter added fairytale sparkles or extensions to their nails for the Once Upon a Time dance, they may enjoy them until the stroke of midnight on January 28^th, to ensure they are in dress code by Monday, January 29^th.

Tax Credit

This Monday, January 29th is the first day you can start filing your taxes. Don’t forget to make your tax credit to Glendale Prep before you file. Making a tax credit gift has never been easier!  Simply click on this link to Donate to Glendale Preparatory Tax Credit Drive.  A receipt will be emailed to you immediately to complete Form 322 to claim your Tax Credit dollar-for-dollar. Please share this information with your friends and family. Anyone that pays income tax in the state of Arizona is eligible to give to a school of their choice. Questions? Please reach out to Tammy Kempton at tkempton@glendaleprep.org. Thank you for your support!

College Counseling

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY SUMMER HEALTH INSTITUTE: If your student is interested in experiencing healthcare related careers, consider applying to Midwestern’s Summer Health Institute. You can view their flyer here for more details. The deadline to apply for the program is April 1, 2024.

FAFSA Workshop for Senior Parents & Students: Glendale Prep will be hosting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop on Thursday, February 1^st at 6:30pm in the Archway Multipurpose Room. Our ASU Admissions Representative, Natalie Arreola, will walk parents and students through the application process. Prior to attending the workshop, please use this link to create two accounts: one for the student and one for a parent. Creating these accounts will provide both parents and students with an FSA ID, which is required to complete a FAFSA application.

Completing a FAFSA determines student eligibility for need-based financial aid. Please note, some colleges and universities require a FAFSA to be filed before awarding merit scholarship monies. If you would like to attend this workshop, please RSVP here.

10^th and 11^th Graders: GREAT HEARTS COLLEGE SYMPOSIUM: This annual event takes place on Saturday, February 3, 2024 and is for all juniors and sophomores and their parents. An optional Essay Writing workshop providing information from a college admissions representative will begin at 3:15 pm while the actual event will begin at 4:00 pm with a presentation from ASU and UA representatives on Admissions and Financial Aid. For a detailed breakdown of the agenda and a registration link, please see the attached flyer.

ACT Save the Date: Tests will take place at Glendale Prep in the morning. Please ensure your student arrives by 8:05am and if possible, avoid scheduling appointments, as this is a state mandated test.

• Freshman Aspire ACT – Monday, April 15
• Sophomores PREACT – Tuesday, April 16
• Juniors ACT – Thursday, April 18

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will take place at Scottsdale Prep in the spring and are open to all high school students who wish to self-study and sit for an exam. Please note that AP exams are not part of our curriculum, nor is there an expectation from colleges that our students report AP scores.

Registration is a two-part process:

1.       Students/parents go to Scottsdale Prep’s Configio to select and pay for exam.

2.       Student logs-in to their College Board account and input the ‘active join code’ found on the Configio site when they paid for the exam.

The cost is $138.00 per exam by March 1st, 2024. Participants should bring non-mechanical number two pencils and a personal calculator to the exam.

Athletics

Upcoming Home High School Events:

1/29: (Archway Spirit Night) All high school basketball teams are in action.  The first game is at 1:00 (FR/SO) followed by each team until the 7:00 boys varsity game.

1/30: (Soccer Senior Night) The high school girls game begins at 4:30 followed by the boys varsity game at 6:30. The senior night celebration will take place in between games at approximately 5:45.

1/30: (Basketball Senior Night) All high school basketball teams are in action. The first game is at 1:00 (FR/SO) followed by each team until the 7:00 boys varsity game. The high school girls game begins at 5:30 followed by the boys varsity game at 7:00. The senior night celebration will take place in between games at approximately 6:30.

Spring Sports: Meet the Coach night for spring sports is February 8^th at 6:00 PM in the Glendale Prep Courtyard. More information will follow for tryout dates and sports offered during the spring.

High School Girls Powderpuff Game: The Athletic department Powderpuff flag football game will be played on Friday, February 23rd. This is open to all high school girls. Each grade level has a captain who has been collecting names of interested students.

Game Volunteers: We are always in need of parent volunteers to help run home games. Concession stand, entrance, and other volunteers help our events run smoothly. If interested, email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more! You can also reach out to athletics@glendaleprep.org.

*Visit azpreps365.com for detailed HS brackets and ticket information.

*Visit Glendale Prep – Gamesource for updated middle school schedules.

Tax Credits: Contact tkempton@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics!

Hiring Event

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

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