Weekly Blast 02.10.23
February 10, 2023 -
School Dates to Note
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, One tradition at Glendale Prep is to have a senior mini retreat every quarter. This usually involves food, fellowship, seminar, and some fun activity. We decided to have a mini retreat this past Wednesday in the spirit of service. Our seniors served in variety of capacities including the following: building new set panels for drama, organizing the science equipment storage room, organizing the athletic sheds, transporting gravel from Archway while also clearing out the little pebbles in the artificial grass, updating software on student devices that will be used here in the next month or so, and finally, painting a classic seascape by van Gogh on the wall of a newly constructed classrooms. Not only was the work done well, but everyone shared with me how wonderful for seniors were, particularly their attitude and joy. I shared with seniors after their breakfast that sometimes in life when it feels overwhelming or we want to tend to focus on ourselves, having a heart to serve can bring more fulfillment and joy than we expect. Sincerely, Field Day- Wednesday As a reminder, Field Day is next week on Wednesday, February 15th. We’ve combined the best of both athletic and academic games to yield a day of fun, House spirit, and teamwork! Field Day attendance is required, just as it would be on any regular early release day.
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Field Day Scheduling We are excited that Field Day is next week on Wednesday, February 15th! Please remember that students will not be in normal classes this day and it will take longer for the front office to locate your student if he or she needs to leave early. Please schedule appointments around Field Day if possible, or plan plenty of extra time if picking up your student during the school day is unavoidable. Cell Phone Policy Parents, the cell phone policy regarding students after school is as follows: Students are not to be on their phones while walking through a crosswalk or waiting for the light to change. Students waiting on the curb for pick up can only use their phones to call or text for a ride or to call or text their parents. Cell phones should not be used in any other way. Teachers have been instructed to take a cell phone for misuse and place it in the front office for parents to receive directly. Students will also receive a detention. 2023-2024 High School Retreat- Parent Work Crew We are excited about our 2023-2024 High School Retreat at Lost Canyon for rising 9th- 12th graders. To support this event, we are looking for a number of parents to volunteer as parent work crew. It may seem early, but plans are already well under way. We will need two groups of volunteers:
Parents do not pay to serve on the parent work crew and additionally will receive 50% off the cost of their child(ren)’s fee for the retreat (coming soon on the parent payment portal). Early commitment to serve ensures an extra early discount for this event! Please sign up HERE to volunteer. If you have questions about serving on the parent work crew, reach out to Mrs. Sarbacker at KSarbacker@glendaleprep.org. Middle School Epic Cycle Join us Friday, February 24th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, for a night of games, music, and epic storytelling! All middle school students are invited to attend. Snacks will be provided, and students are encouraged to bring their favorite board games to enjoy with friends and teachers. The highlight of our evening will be a theatrical retelling of The Lay of Thrym, a beloved Norse myth. Dress Code: This is not a uniformed event. Coverage should be the same as the standard middle school uniform. No large distracting logos. Students are encouraged to dress warmly, and to wear gym-appropriate athletic shoes. House shirts are also recommended! Tickets are available HERE on the parent portal for $15 through February 12th and $20 thereafter through 5:00 pm the day of the event. Tickets are $25 CASH ONLY at the door and parents will need to sign a paper permission form in person before student entry to the epic cycle for those who did not pay on the portal. Cell phones must be brought in a zip-top baggy clearly labeled with the student’s name. Please email Mr. Kilcup at mkilcup@glendaleprep.org with questions. High School Winter Formal This is the LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets online for the High School Winter Formal TOMORROW, Saturday February 11th2023, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm pm, in the GP Gym. The theme is A Night at the Venetian Carnival! Tickets may still be purchased on the payment portal HERE for $20 until 5:00 pm tomorrow night. Tickets after 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 11th 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:
For Ladies:
Tax Credit Did you know Glendale Prep can use your Arizona Public School Tax Credit to support character building activities outside of the classroom? This week, our Seniors participated in Community Service projects including shoveling rocks, updating and debugging laptops, painting murals, building drama sets, as well as cleaning and organizing science closets and athletic sheds. You can support this great work by giving your Tax Credit to Glendale Prep! In return, you will receive up to $400 off your Arizona tax bill with no money out of pocket! Take advantage of the 2022 Arizona Public School Tax Credit before filing your tax return, and before April 15, 2023 by clicking here. Thank you for supporting our Great Hearted students! Re-Enrollment for Current 6th-11th Graders Secure your student’s spot for the 23/24 school year beginning March 1st, by completing the re-enrollment packet on the parent portal (you will receive an email when re-enrollment is live) and bringing in all the required items during one of our available slots HERE. Slots are broken down for families with just Archway students, just Prep students, and for families with both Archway and Prep students. Please sign up for only ONE time slot per family! When available, please print out the re-enrollment packet, one-sided, and bring it to the GP gym lobby during your scheduled slot. You will also need to bring in one Arizona Residency Document (we prefer a driver’s license or utility bill with your current address). The document you provide must list the physical address where the student resides and should match the address in the re-enrollment packet. Re-enrollment materials will not be accepted or marked complete if any of the required materials are missing. College Counseling 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 Athletics Spring sports will be in full swing beginning next week (the week after for middle school basketball). Reach out to the sport specific coach for more detailed information.
Below are the links to the payment portal. Payment is due prior to the first game or match: HS Playoffs: Congratulations to HS girls and boys basketball for making it state tournament play-in game! We hope to see their run continue into the playoffs! Congratulations to HS girls soccer for winning their first round state tournament game against Pusch Ridge! We hope to see their run continue into the playoffs! *Visit azpreps365.com for detailed HS brackets and ticket information. APO Volunteers: (Parent Volunteers at Games! Join Us!) Email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more! Tax Credits: Contact csparks@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics! Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast: Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!
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