Weekly Blast 03.10.23
March 9, 2023 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, Since this is the last blast of the Quarter, I want to pack in as many topics as possible. Thank you in advance for your patience. First, I want to update you on the special time our Seniors are spending in Washington D.C. They arrived on Sunday and will return this Saturday. While the trip is certainly educational, this tradition provides a time away from the classroom to simply be together and make memories. I have teachers sending me pictures of the food, which is what I love most about this trip. Parents, thank you for completing the school survey. Your feedback is always helpful for us to gain perspective and consider changes we need to make. Finally, I wanted to update all families on a unique survey that was completed by 8th, 9th, and 12th grade students and their parents. This survey had a unique title: Retention. It is no surprise that as a school of choice, we have parents who choose Glendale Prep through graduation, and others who change their choice at different times in their child’s educational journey. We believe there is a principle of good retention and concerning retention when looking at the data. While I can see the benefit of students remaining in our community through 12th grade, I will always affirm a parent’s right to choose what he/she thinks is best for their child. Thoughts and perspectives from parents who stay and parents who leave are always revelatory and helpful to remind us of the foundational principles that make our community distinct. The results of surveys like this can highlight an opportunity to consider who we are and what we care about most. Here are some highlights from the retention survey-
There are some network level considerations based on the survey that various teams will be meeting to discuss which fall into the broad areas of Athletics, Academics, Facilities, and Culture. If you are wondering my thoughts on the survey…I can share that the results, for the most part, were not surprising, and many were anticipated. However, the results regarding the student experience when it comes to friendships, sense of belonging, relationships with teachers, and kindness call into question the effect of my vision for Glendale Prep to be a place where students are known and loved. My and my team’s focus in response to these results is to discuss ways we can strengthen our community for next year. I hope you and the family have a wonderful spring break. Sincerely, Standardized Testing Standardized testing runs through Friday, April 28th. While we understand there are illness and appointments 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 entire month of April due to standardize testing. We will send a schedule for the month as well as weekly updates. Testing will be administered by grade level; make up testing will be conducted on Wednesdays. All testing will be during the first two periods of each day. Please see the chart below for details: Griffin Players Presents Harvey Join the Griffin Players for their spring production, Harvey. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, Elwood insists on including his friend Harvey in all his sister’s social gatherings. The only trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. And when his sister tries to do something about it, hilarity ensues. Everyone is invited to attend a stand-alone performance of this show on Friday, March 31st at 7:30 pm, and adults can enjoy the performance as part of the Dinner and the Arts event (see below). Tickets for the stand-alone performance on Friday, March 31st are $10 for students and $15 for all others and can be purchased HERE or at the door. 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!
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 *Please note that Harvey will is also offered as a stand-alone performance without the Dinner and the Arts event on Friday, March 31st. Please see above for information on this event including a link to purchase tickets. Do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Mure with questions. Junior & Senior Promenade The 2023 Junior & Senior Promenade is coming up on Saturday, May 6th at Blackstone Country club. Official invitation and details to come, but for now the question is… What should you wear? DRESS CODE This is a black tie event, requiring black tie attire. Ladies: · Tea-length (mid-calf) or full-length gowns · Thin-strap, spaghetti-strap, single shoulder, and strapless gowns are permitted; however, gowns should not be ‘revealing’ or low-cut. In front, gowns must be modest and tasteful (best practice: no lower than four closed-fingers below the collarbone); in back, gown must be no lower than the standard bra line. · Bare midriffs, bare backs (below the bottom of the standard bra line), and any other “holes” in the gown are not permitted. Sheer or “see-through” fabric over any part of the body required to be covered (midriff, lower back, etc.) is not permitted. Dress slits should be modest and reveal no more than four closed fingers above the knee. · Dress shoes are required and must remain on the feet the entire evening. · Manicures that do not conform to GP Student Handbook regulations may be worn the week of Prom and must be removed within a week after prom. · All dresses will need to be approved no later than Monday, May 1st. The ladies approval link can be found HERE. · If you arrive at the prom in a dress that has not been approved, you will be offered a cover-up or turned away at the door. Gentlemen:
A Note on Wearing Suits Instead of a Tuxedo: The evening is a formal event, and your attire should reflect this.
You do NOT need approval if you are wearing a tuxedo.
Invitations, dance lesson requirements, and other sign-up/ payment information coming after spring break! Dress Code Reminders Spring break is a great time to relax and get ready for a new quarter, and also provides and opportunity to check your child’s uniform for fit and compliance. With students’ growth we are seeing a lot of short skirts and short pants. As a reminder, girls’ skirts should be no shorter than two inches above the knee. Shorts are permitted after spring break. Shorts must be worn with a belt and be approaching the knee in length. Please make sure that your son’s hair cut follows our handbook guidelines: Hair must not touch the collar, may only be mid-way over the ears and must be above the eyebrows. Also, girls’ nails should extend only just beyond the fingertip (no longer) in only pink, red, and French tip. White, sparkles, and other variations are not allowed. Thank you for your help and diligence with this. We’re excited for spring break and a strong finish! 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!
Students can also win:
WATER IS LIFE! Tickets are FREE! Please sign up HERE so we can plan appropriately. Arizona Public School Tax Credit You can lower your Arizona tax bill AND support GP athletics, field trips, and after school clubs when you give your Arizona Public School Tax Credit to Glendale Prep! It is easy and does not cost you a dime, but it makes all the difference for our students. Because of athletic funding through Tax Credits, our boys’ baseball team beat North Valley Christian 14-7 and Trivium 11-1! Go Griffins! Thank you to those families who have already participated in our Arizona Public School Tax Credit drive. If you have yet to give your Tax Credit to Glendale Prep, you have until April 15, 2023 to make this important contribution and still receive a dollar-for-dollar credit when filing your 2022 Arizona tax return! Simply click here to take advantage of Arizona’s Public School Tax Credit! 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. ASU AND UofAZ HONORS COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT: Junior students and parents, come hear Admissions Reps from Barrett, the Honors College at ASU and W.A. Franke, the Honors College at U of AZ. High achieving students with strong GPAs should attend with at least one parent. This presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Archway MPR. 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! *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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