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Weekly Blast 02.24.23

February 24, 2023 -

School Dates to Note

  • Feb 24 Middle School Epic Cycle
  • Feb 28 9th Grade Field Trip
  • Mar 5-10 Senior Trip to Washington, D.C.
  • Mar 7 8th Grade Field Trip
  • Mar 13-17 Spring Break- No School
  • Mar 25 H2O Festival
  • Mar 20-Apr 14 AZ Science Testing
  • Mar 29 Pre-ACT 10th Grade
  • Apr 1 Dinner and the Arts
  • Apr 4 ACT Exam 11th Grade
  • Apr 3-28 AASA (AZ Merit) 6-8th Grades
  • Apr 7 No School- R&R Weekend
  • Apr 11 ACT Aspire 9th Grade

Table of Contents

  • A Note from the Headmaster
  • Re-Enrollment: Current 6th-11th Graders
  • Time with the Headmaster
  • 2023-2024 High School Retreat- Portal Open
  • H2O Festival
  • Robotics
  • Middle School Epic Cycle
  • Tax Credit
  • College Counseling
  • Athletics

A Note from the Headmaster 

Hello Parents,

I hope you have had an enjoyable week! I very much seek to live by the Socratic dictum- “The unexamined Life is not worth living.” To that end, it is family survey time. It is vital for me to gather your perspective on my leadership, our academic and extra-curricular programs, the culture of our school, and our teachers. I would so appreciate you taking 10-15 minutes to complete the survey, which can be done from your smartphone. I know we can see these items and put them off for an opportune time, but please do take time to share your feedback. I am most interested in you spending a bit more additional time at the end of the survey, sharing your gratitude to honor specific teachers who have been influential or go above and beyond in loving your child. I use your feedback when considering end of year teacher evaluations. As always, we appreciate honest and candid evaluations and perspectives from our parents to better know ourselves to consider ways we can improve as a community in service to our children.

HERE is the link to the survey.

Thank you,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Re-Enrollment: Current 6th-11th Graders

It’s almost time for Re-Enrollment! Look for an email from the Great Hearts Enrolment Team on Wednesday, March, 1st with detailed instructions. Secure your student’s spot for the 2023-2024 school year by completing the re-enrollment packet on the parent portal, then 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 3-page re-enrollment packet one-sided, and bring it to the GP gym lobby during your scheduled slot. You will also need to bring in a COPY of an 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.

Time with the Headmaster

Join us for this informal opportunity to meet the Headmaster and Administration and be a guest in the classroom. Please bring any questions you have. This event is for adults only. Please sign up HERE. We look forward to seeing you!

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

  • Depart from Glendale Prep to Lost Canyon on Tuesday, August 29th for a 1 day/1 night Senior retreat and will then welcome 9th-11th grade students. Return to Glendale Prep on Friday, September 1st.
  • Cost if registered by June 30th- $280
  • Cost if registered July through August- $315

Freshmen through Juniors

  • Depart from Glendale Prep to Lost Canyon on Wednesday, August 30th for the high school retreat. Return to Glendale Prep on Friday, September 1st.
  • Cost if registered by June 30th- $250
  • Cost if registered through July through August- $275

H2O Festival

Students and families, you are invited to come to our FREE H2O FEST on March 25th 2023, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the GP courtyard.

Join our beloved teachers and student members of Forces of Nature to discover everything you need to know about our most precious resource, especially in the desert of Arizona: WATER!

  • Watch samples of water on the microscope with Ms. Wilt and Dr. Ustach. You can even bring your own labeled sample to Dr. Ustach before the event!
  • Discover everything you need to know about groundwater and watersheds
  • Play the water conservation mystery box
  • Know everything about careers in water thanks to  Peoria Water Department representatives and Mr. Melendez, engineer at Central Arizona Project
  • … and participate in other fun activities for ALL AGES + food

Students can also win:

  • Stickers of their favorite Science Teachers
  • Extra-credit for their participation grade in their Science Class
  • Points for their House by wearing their House T-shirt

WATER IS LIFE! 

Tickets are FREE! Please sign up HERE so we can plan appropriately.

Robotics

This Friday and Saturday, the two robotics teams, Unscheduled Disassembly and Metal Masters, are heading up to Flagstaff to compete against about 45 other teams for the state tournament.  Livestreams will be available at the following links: (1) Grand Canyon Division and (2) Saguaro Division. We currently do not know which in division each team will be placed.

The competition is hosted at the NAU Fieldhouse between 9:30 am and 5 pm. Please come by if you are in the area!  The event is free and open to the public and we have a good chance of doing very well.  Please email Mr. Roper at broper@glendaleprep.org if you have any questions.

Middle School Epic Cycle

Join us TONIGHT, 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 $20 through 5:00 pm tonight. 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

Your tax dollars sent our seventh graders to the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium this week! Thank you to those families who have already given their 2022 Arizona Public School Tax Credit, we are truly grateful! If you have yet to make your Tax Credit contribution, you have until April 15, 2023 to make this important contribution and receive your contribution back as a dollar-for-dollar credit when you file your 2022 Arizona State Taxes. To give, simply click here.  Don’t forget, if you have already made your tax credit to Glendale Prep, please encourage family and friends to do so as well. They too can receive up to $400 off their Arizona State tax bill with no money out of pocket. Thank you!

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.

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 now due!

Middle School

High School

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:
Liberty Buick & GMC, Penny Chiropractic, West Valley Pain Solutions, Nally Paint Co., Blue Chip Auto Glass, Total Presence Management, Shipley Orthodontics, Unity, Bhakta & Associates, and Kumon (Peoria North & Phoenix Happy Valley)!

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
2022-2023 School Calendar
Event Calendar
Booster Items
GP Family Handbook
Payment Portal
Lunch Ordering – Password “griffins4”
Tutoring Schedule

www.glendaleprep.org