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Weekly Blast 2.11.22

February 11, 2022 -

School Dates to Note

  • Feb 12 High School Winter Formal
  • Feb 18 Field Day; Early Release 12:05
  • Feb 21 President’s Day- No School; R&R
  • Feb 25 Middle School Epic Cycle
  • March 4 Early Release 12:05; PSO Lunch
  • Mar 8 National Latin Exam- MS Only
  • Mar 14-18 Spring Break

Table of Contents

  • A Note from the Headmaster
  • Dinner and the Arts
  • February 14th
  • Tax Credit
  • Robotics
  • High School Winter Formal
  • Middle School Epic Cycle
  • College Counseling
  • Movie and Popcorn with Forces of Nature
  • Athletics

A Note from the Headmaster

Hello Parents,

I hope your week has been productive and enjoyable. I wanted to share with you about something to expect on Monday. An essential part of our community is hearing feedback from you, the parents. Each year, our network sends out a family survey asking a variety of questions as well as leaving an opportunity for general comments. This data along with any narrative comments are vital to help us self-reflect as a school and make any necessary changes to improve. The parent survey will run for a two-week window between Monday, February 14th and Sunday, February 27th. I know that surveys seem time consuming and maybe even frustrating if we do not ask the right questions, but you should be able to complete this survey within 15 minutes on your phone. Your opinion matters greatly to me, so please do complete the survey and share candidly. If you find you would like to follow up with a phone call or meeting with me, I welcome it.

Thank you,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster​​​​​​

Dinner and the Arts

We are very excited that on March 5th we will have our first annual Dinner and the Arts parent event. Come in semi-professional attire to enjoy appetizers, mingle with other parents, and behold beauty. After sharing dinner together, we will enjoy a performance of Clue put on by Griffin Players. The night will wrap up with dessert and mingling with the cast. We hope you can join us for this community event.

Please purchase tickets HERE. Below is the tentative schedule for the night. THIS IS NOT A FUNDRAISER; the cost of each ticket covers food, admission to see the play, and other supplies. The cost is $25 a ticket. This event is exclusively for Glendale Prep parents.

Dinner and the Arts; March 5, 2022

5:00-5:45 Appetizers and Drinks; Studio art and music exhibition and demonstrations
5:45- 6:30 Italian Buffet Dinner
6:30-8:00 Clue put on by The Griffin Players; casted by GP students
8:00-8:30 Dessert and time with cast

February 14th

Please remember that, although we love holidays, we strive to keep our campus environment free of those distractions that would take away from focus on the true, good, and beautiful. We also encourage our students to develop strong and meaningful friendships in their time at Glendale Prep rather than focus on exclusivity with a single other. To that end, students are not to bring or pass out decorations, candy, or cards at school on Monday. We encourage them to celebrate the holiday at off-campus activities of your choice. Thank you!

Tax Credit

You can lower your State of Arizona tax bill up to $400 and support Glendale Prep’s athletic program, field trips, after school clubs, on-site performances, and character building events.  Simply, contribute your Arizona Public School Tax Credit to Glendale Prep, and you will receive your contribution back as a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes!  It is easy and does not cost you a dime, but it makes all the difference for our students!  Please give your 2021 Arizona Public School Tax Credit before April 15th2022 by clicking here.  On behalf of all of our GP students, we are grateful for your support!

Robotics

This weekend both GP robotics teams attended in their final qualifier competition.  Team 18421, Unscheduled Disassembly, composed of Adam Edmiston, Gabby Le, Alessandro Marcolini, Luciano Marcolini, Jake Senczakowicz-Gibo, Logan Ritter, Isaac Overson, and Logan O’Donnell, took second place overall and they qualified for States, happening in two weeks in Flagstaff.  Team 18420, Metal Masters, composed of Lex Bodzin, Brennan Fahey, Belle Bodzin, Samuel Mahoney, Benjamin Ries-Clark, Teresa Joseph, and Isabella San Pablo, was pitted against Team 18421 in the finals and they took first place, a first for any GP robotics team.  Please congratulate them the next time you see any of the members of the robotics teams.

If you have any questions about robotics or about the state tournament in Flagstaff, please talk to Mr. Roper.

High School Winter Formal

We are excited to host the High School Winter Formal for all high school students! The dance will be held on February 12th, 6:00-9:00 pm in the GP gym. Students must be picked up by 9:15. Tickets are $20; payment can be made on the payment portal HERE or with cash at the door. Parents of latecomers or students who have not paid on the portal must sign a permission form at the door. Students are expected to adhere to the following dress code:

Gentlemen must wear:

  • Dress pants (no jeans, shorts, or pants with an exposed back pocket) of an appropriate length and fit.
    • Belts or suspenders are required.
  • A properly fitted collared dress shirt.
  • Bare midriffs or deep V-neck shirts are not acceptable.
  • Ties and bow ties are highly encouraged.
  • Socks and dress shoes to be worn throughout the night.
  • No ba​re feet or sandals.
  • Hair should be trimmed and styled appropriately.
  • No dyed hair or hats.

For ladies:

  • Skirts or dresses with hems that approach the knee or appropriately fitted dress pants. (No shorter than a 3-inch index card when held landscape from the top of the knee.)
  • Cap-sleeve and tank-top blouses/dresses are allowed.
  • No strapless or spaghetti-strap blouses/dresses.
  • No bare midriffs or deep V-neck tops (necklines must be higher than 4 finger-widths below the collar bone).
  • No see-through dresses, open-back dresses, or dresses with thigh-high slits.
  • Dress shoes with tights or socks to be worn throughout the night.
    •  No bare feet or casual sandals.
  • Hair should be styled appropriately.

We’re excited to host this event and hope all your children have a wonderful time!

Middle School Epic Cycle

Middle School students are invited to join us Friday, February 25th from 7:00-10:15 pm for a late night Epic Cycle! There will be a campfire reading of Beowulf–an ancient Anglo-Saxon myth–plus, snacks, games, and skits. Tickets are $20. Please register on the payment portal HERE. Parents of latecomers or students who have not paid on the portal must sign a permission form at the door the night of the event.

Night of the Event: 

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

-Comfortable warm clothing such as pajamas may be worn. Clothing must be school appropriate (No spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, no leggings, tight pants, or yoga pants, no inappropriate wording, no 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 play swords and shields. It would be helpful to have these items between Feb 22- Feb 25.

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

-Students may bring a blanket and pillow.

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

-All students must be picked up by 10:30 p.m.

College Counseling

  • GREAT HEARTS DAY at BARRETT, THE HONORS COLLEGE AT ASU:  Join other Great Hearts students for a tour of Barrett on April 9, 2022. Space is limited, but two different sessions are offered on that day (9am-10:30am or 11am-12:30pm). RSVP here.
  • ASU  SUMMER PROGRAMS:  ASU offers several summer programs that may be of interest to your student. These programs outlined on the attached FLYER  are available to student in 8ththrough 12th grade during the 2022-2023 school year. Virtual information session via Zoom will take place Thursday, February 24 at 5:30pm-6:30pm. Please contact Mrs. Smith at rsmith@glendaleprep.org for the links.
  • WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM: This program offers 2 and 4 week options along with a variety of course options from which to choose for all high school students ages 13-18. Follow this LINK for more details and application process.

Movie and Popcorn with Forces of Nature

The Forces of Nature invites you for a movie and popcorn in the GP Library on Monday, February 14th at 3:15 pm.

Let’s watch together the documentary A Life on Our Planet to know more and discuss about our negative impact on the planet and the message of hope for future generations. Watch the trailer HERE.

This is open to all middle and high school students. Please contact Madame Cognet-Pereira to book your
seat and get your popcorn: ccognet-pereira@glendaleprep.org.

Athletics

MS Spring Sports (begins next week): Contact the coaches below for all information on your sport of choice.

MS Boys Basketball – nroundy@glendaleprep.org
MS Girls Basketball – llam@glendaleprep.org
MS Tennis – sbelanger@archwayglendale.org
MS Swim – myost@glendaleprep.org
MS Track and Field – swhetstine@glendaleprep.org

HS Playoffs: Visit azpreps365.com to follow your Glendale Prep Boys and Girls Basketball teams.

MS Playoffs: Congratulations to MS Softball, MS Boys Soccer, MS Girls Soccer B/B2, and MS Boys Baseball on great seasons! A special shoutout to MS Girls Soccer A for reaching the championship game this Saturday at 10:00 am at Scottsdale Prep! Be sure to stop by and check them out!

Save the date: The winter sports ceremony will be on March 2nd from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the Moyes Gymnasium. We will honor and celebrate ALL winter student athletes in both the MS and HS Departments.

APO Volunteers: (Parent Volunteers at Games! Join Us!) Email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more!

Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook

Tax Credits: We are kicking off a new year and need YOU! Contact csparks@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics!

BECOME A SPONSOR: Are you a business owner? Do you want to support the vision of GP Athletics? Become a sponsor today! Click THIS LINK to learn more or email JGarrison@glendaleprep.org.

Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast:
Liberty Buick & GMC, Clear Air Conditioning & Heating, Penny Chiropractic, West Valley Pain Solutions, Nally Paint Co., Blue Chip Auto Glass, Total Presence Management, Shipley Orthodontics, Wow Wow Lemonade (Lake Pleasant & Happy Valley Location), and Forman Motorworks!
Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!

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

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

Websites and Links
Glendale Prep Website
Glendale Prep PSO Website
GP Athletics Website
“Like Us” on Facebook
2021-2022 School Calendar
Event Calendar
Booster Items
GP Family Handbook
Payment Portal
Lunch Ordering – Password “griffins4”
Tutoring Schedule

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