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Weekly Blast 03.03.23

March 9, 2023 -

School Dates to Note

  • 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
  • Important Re-Enrollment Instructions
  • Dinner and the Arts
  • Junior & Senior Promenade: SAVE THE DATE
  • Time with the Headmaster
  • H2O Festival
  • Middle School Epic Cycle
  • Tax Credit
  • College Counseling
  • Athletics

A Note from the Headmaster 

Hello Parents,

I apologize for using a second blast to speak about the end of year family survey, but I am a competitive individual and very much want our completion rate to be better than every other school in our network. Currently, we have had 97 of our 437 families complete the survey, which is roughly 22%. The network goal is a 50% completion rate per school, but I believe we can do better. Thank you to those who have completed the survey already. For those who have not yet found time to complete the survey, please know that it will take between 5-10 minutes if you do not add comments. However, I would love for you to share personally about teachers who have been influential in your child’s life. I read parent comments before faculty and staff before the start of each school year.

HERE is the link to the survey.

Thank you,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Important Re-Enrollment Instructions

It was great to see all the families who came to re-enrollment today! Please remember to bring ONLY the (1) printed re-enrollment forms and (2) proof of residency to your appointment on Monday, March 6th if you did not turn it in today. Please do not upload any forms to the enrollment portal. It is our hope that every student will re-enroll at Glendale Prep for the 2023-2024 school year.

If you are not planning to have your child return to Glendale Prep, please be sure to indicate that choice in your enrollment portal HERE. Be sure to download the withdrawal form, sign in box 12 ONLY, and return to Mrs. Kimpel at LKimpel@glendaleprep.org.

If you have questions please reach out to our front office.

Dinner and the Arts

We are honored and excited to host Glendale Prep’s second annual Dinner and the Arts event on Saturday, April 1st. We will showcase the many artistic and musical talents of GP students. Please come in semi-professional attire and enjoy mingling with other parents and teachers, a catered meal, and a special performance of Harvey put on by our own Griffin Players. We are eager for you to see these wonderful scholars present and perform. We look forward to spending time with you!

This event is NOT a fundraiser and is exclusively for Glendale Prep parents. Tickets are limited and prices will increase as we get closer to the event, so be sure to purchase your tickets early!

  • EARLY BIRD pricing now through March 10th – $60
  • March 11th-25th- $75
  • March 25th- April 1st- $100

Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $125 CASH ONLY. All tickets are sold based on availability. Please purchase tickets HERE.

Dinner and the Arts Event Schedule:

5:30-6:00 Appetizers, music, art show, mingling
6:05- 6:50 Catered Italian buffet dinner
7:00-9:00 Harvey put on by The Griffin Players; casted by GP students
Dessert provided at intermission

*Please note that Harvey will also be offered as a stand-alone performance without the Dinner and the Arts event on another day. If you will like to see the play without the event, watch for information coming soon in the Weekly Blast.

Do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Mure with questions.

Junior & Senior Promenade: SAVE THE DATE

Save the Date!

2023 Junior & Senior Promenade
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Blackstone Country Club

Dress code and dance/etiquette lesson information coming next week!

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!

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
  • Educate yourself about the specific water issues in Arizona at a conference
  • … and participate in other fun activities for ALL AGES + food

Students can also win:

  • Stickers of their favorite science teachers
  • Points for their House by wearing their House T-shirt
  • Privilege day for the grade with the highest attendance

WATER IS LIFE! 

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

Tax Credit

Your tax dollars sent our ninth 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

*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