Weekly Blast 03.08.24
March 7, 2024 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, We did it; we have completed Quarter 3, which was ten weeks long! I am so proud of our students, teachers, support staff, front office, administrators, and leadership team. Thank you to all of you who took our family survey. I will share more results with you after the break, but I do want to celebrate that per the survey results, Glendale Prep has the highest intent to return ranking of all Great Hearts Arizona prep schools. This is a testament to the love of our teachers, our emphasis on community, and the commitment to our partnership. My team and I will be meeting regarding every parent comment after the break, and we will present to faculty the survey results in our first faculty meeting. I will then share significant highlights and data with you. If you would like to know specific results or have questions about the survey, please let me know. Sincerely, Updates to Finals Week and Finals Make-Up Semester finals are like finishing the final leg of a great race. Finals help teachers gauge student learning and acquisition of skills throughout the quarter and semester. This is why semester finals constitute ten percent of the semester grade. On very rare occasions, we have been very accommodating when parents ask a child to take finals early or make up finals. Below are details regarding final exams. Students will have one final on Thursday, May 23rd and one final on Friday, May 24th. This change is a result of seeing the need to pass out yearbooks earlier than normal and provide students more time to have teachers and peers sign. We must also ensure a quiet testing environment for the final two tests and carry out our various cleaning, textbook collecting, and enjoying Glendale Prep Traditions. Here is the schedule for the entire week, May 20th-24th: Monday- No school; students study at home We do want to be accommodating knowing that we are making this change and only communicating now. If it looks as if your student will need to take finals early, these are the only available dates: Thursday, May 16th (up to three finals) If a student is sick, here are the two make up days to make up final exams: Tuesday, May 28th (up to three finals) If a student does not complete a final, they will be issued a zero. These are the only two make-up dates. All communication about make-up finals should be directed to Mrs. Janssen, rjanssen@glendaleprep.org. Quarter 3 Evaluations Please note that the parent portal will be open for parents to view student evaluations by the end of the week following Spring Break. A separate email will be sent that day with a link and information on how to login to the portal. State Mandated Standardized Testing Standardized testing begins on Monday, April 1st and will run through Friday, April 19th. While we understand there are illness and appointments that arise, we appreciate your help in making sure your student is present during testing times as much as possible. We will have an adjusted schedule for the week of April 8th – April 12th. The testing/class schedule is included in the chart below. If a student leaves campus during a test, he or she will have to submit the unfinished test and will not be able to complete it. Testing will be administered by grade level and make up testing will be completed at the earliest time available upon a students’ return to school. Please ensure your student: (1) gets a good night’s sleep, (2) eats a nourishing breakfast, (3) arrives to school on time, and (4) has no appointments scheduled during his or her testing time slot. Please see the charts below for details: Language Testing Students will be taking part in the National Foreign Language Exams in the upcoming weeks during their regularly scheduled foreign language class. This is a very exciting opportunity for Glendale Prep students, as they have the chance to compete against other students across the country and overseas. Due to the standardized nature of the test, it will not be possible to reschedule the test if your student is absent, so it is important that your student is present on the day of their scheduled foreign language class. Please refer to the chart below for the dates of the various tests. Please ensure your student: (1) gets a good night’s sleep, (2) eats a nourishing breakfast, (3) arrives to school on time, and (4) has no appointments scheduled during their testing time slot. Please see the chart below for details: Tax Credit Did you know Tax Credits help support Glendale Prep’s field trips, after-school enrichment clubs, Fine Arts, and Athletics? This Tax Credit season, Glendale Prep will be having a fun Tax Credit contest for students!
Anyone that pays Arizona state income taxes is eligible to give to our school! Please share this link to Donate to Glendale Preparatory Tax Credit Drive with your friends and family and ask them to support GP! By including your student’s name in the student referral field, we can easily track Tax Credits for this contest. Please remember this is not an out-of-pocket donation, but instead a redirection of tax dollars they would already be paying. The deadline to give is April 15th. Thank you for your support! Please reach out to Tammy Kempton at tkempton@glendaleprep.org. College Counseling ASU SUMMER PROGRAMS: If your student is a high school student or a rising high school student, ASU offers a variety of summer programs located on various campuses including the Barrett Summer Scholars Program. To learn more about individual programs and access applications, utilize this LINK. MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY SUMMER HEALTH INSTITUTE: If your student is interested in experiencing healthcare related careers, consider applying to Midwestern’s Summer Health Institute. You can view their flyer HERE for more details. The deadline to apply for the program is April 1, 2024. FULTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING AT ASU SUMMER PROGRAMS: For STEM oriented students, Fulton is offering a variety of engineering related summer programs. For descriptions, eligibility, and registration, please see view flyer HERE. ACT Save the Date: See detailed email sent Tuesday, January 30th. Tests will take place at Glendale Prep in the morning. Please ensure your student arrives by 8:05AM and if possible, avoid scheduling appointments, as this is a state mandated test.
Athletics Spring Sports Payment Links: Here are the payment links for spring participation fees: Students will have until today, March 8th to pay their athletic fee. After today, students will not be permitted to participate in their Spring Sport until the fee is paid. Additionally, please be aware that Winter Sports fees need to be satisfied before students will be permitted to participate in Spring Sports, as well. Winter Sports Awards: The Winter Sports Awards will be on Thursday, March 21st. There will be two ceremonies: middle school ceremony will be from 5:30-6:30PM and high school ceremony will be from 6:30-7:30PM. Athletes, please dress to impress in a school appropriate outfit. Light refreshments will be available during the ceremony. Game Volunteers: We are always in need of parent volunteers to help run home games. Concession stand, entrance, and other volunteers help our events run smoothly. If interested, email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more! You can also reach out to athletics@glendaleprep.org. *Visit azpreps365.com for detailed HS brackets and ticket information. *Visit Glendale Prep – Gamesource for updated middle school schedules. Tax Credits: Contact tkempton@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics!
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