Weekly Blast 02.17.23
February 17, 2023 -
School Dates to Note
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, This Wednesday was Field Day! Whether rain or shine or tons of rain, Griffins always persevere. I am so thankful for the flexibility of our students and teachers to make adjustments in light of the increased water level in Lake GP. I want to give a special shout out to Mrs. Mure for her help with House shirt distribution; Mr. Dyer for taking on a fun musical chairs event; Mr. Fuller for running a successful and competitive quiet ball; and to Mr. Selle and Mr. Hayward for adjusting bucketball and ultimate frisbee. We began and ended our ceremony in the gym! Sincerely, Good Neighbors Some of our neighbors have shared a concern about our parents driving through personal easements or community-maintained dirt roads when driving to and from school. Please avoid using these roads if you can, or make sure to drive at a reasonable speed so as to not turn up the dirt. We want to be good neighbors. 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- Portal Open Plans are well underway for 2023-2024 High School Retreat, and we want to have 100% student attendance. The primary goal of the retreat is to provide time and space away from the classroom for high school students to build relationships among their peers and with their teachers. The tradition behind this annual retreat is one example of carrying out our vision for Glendale Prep to be a place where students are known and loved. Cost and dates are listed below; note that the price increases on July 1st. Please pay on the payment portal using THIS link. Here are the details for the event: Seniors
Freshmen through Juniors
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. Tax Credit Don’t forget, you can deduct up to $400 from your Arizona tax bill when you give your tax credit to Glendale Prep. Simply include your receipt when filing your Arizona State taxes and receive your contribution back dollar-for-dollar. It is that easy and with no money out of your pocket! Simply CLICK HERE to take advantage of the Arizona Public School Tax Credit program. Deadline to give your 2022 Arizona Tax Credit and claim it on your taxes is April 15th, 2023. Please reach out to Cathy Sparks in Academy Giving with questions at 602.770.7552. Thank you for supporting our Griffins! Family Survey- COMING SOON Next week you will be receiving an invitation to participate in our annual parent satisfaction survey. Please keep an eye out for this survey and please take a few moments to tell us about your experiences at Glendale Preparatory Academy. Your feedback is greatly appreciated by both Glendale Prep and by Great Hearts at large. College Counseling BARRETT SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Students entering the 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade in Fall 2023 are eligible for this program. Academically motivated and/or high achieving students are encouraged to apply. While there is no minimum GPA required for eligibility, eligible students should demonstrate a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Utilize this LINK to access detailed information and application. GREAT HEARTS COLLEGE SYMPOSIUM: This annual event is for all juniors and parents in the Arizona network. This year’s symposium will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 with programming from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy. See the attached FLYER for details and how to register for the event. JUNIOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: Please note a communication was sent to all parents with junior students regarding important dates and upcoming events related to GP College Counseling and the college application process. 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 are in full swing. 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: Winter Sports Ceremony: Our Winter Sports Ceremony is scheduled for March 2nd at 6:30 in the gym. We will have a joint assembly for middle school and high school. The ceremony will last from 6:30-8:30. Light refreshments will be provided. Attire is business casual. Please plan to stay for the duration of the ceremony out of respect for all athletes. *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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