Weekly Blast 03.24.23
March 24, 2023 -
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Hello Parents, I wanted to share about an event that is some time out, but I very much want as many parents to be able to attend. We are excited to provide opportunities to learn together and ask questions together. We have an event that will surround social media, something many students engage with on a regular basis or at least have some awareness. I encourage you to please attend a Social Media Parent Night. This event is for Prep and Archway families in our community, as we will be hosting in the evening on May 8th in the Archway multi-purpose room (MPR). We are still solidifying a time. Nationally Renowned social media expert, Katie McPhearson, will be our guest speaker. She will share on the dangers of social media along with ways parents can help navigate difficult conversation with students regarding social media. More information will come promoting the workshop, but I wanted parents to get the date on their calendars. Enjoy the weekend, Yearbook: Deadline for Orders The final deadline for personalized yearbook orders is fast approaching! Ensure that your child will receive one of these coveted books with his or her name embossed in gold foil by April 10th. Yearbooks are $50 and $56 with the gold foil personalization HERE. The Portal will close at 11:59pm on April 10th. No further purchases can be made through the Portal after this date. Standardized Testing Standardized testing runs through Friday, April 28th. 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 entire month of April due to standardized testing; the class schedule is included in the chart below. We are trying to schedule all of the testing in the morning, so our hope is that if you have to schedule your student for an appointment, you will schedule it around the tests. If a student leaves campus during a test, they will have to submit the unfinished test and will not be able to complete the test. 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. 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. Attending Dinner and the Arts last year was an inspiring experience. The breadth of talented students at Glendale Prep is amazing in areas we do not often readily see on display; they truly embody the cultivation of truth, beauty, and goodness, and the fruit of a humanities based education. I cannot wait to attend this year’s Dinner and the Arts and strongly encourage other parents to come and enjoy a fun night. (Testimonial from a GP parent who attended last year.) 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 Once upon a time… A secret garden awaits students as they dine and dance the night away. Saturday, May 6, 2023 TICKETS available via the GP Payment Portal next week. If you purchase two tickets- one for you, and one for a guest- please email the guest’s name to Mrs. Janssen at rjanssen@glendaleprep.org. POLICIES, DRESS CODE & PERMISSION to attend can be found HERE. LADIES: All dresses will need to be approved no later than Monday, May 1st. The ladies approval link can be found HERE. GENTLEMEN: If you are wearing a suit instead of a tuxedo, you MUST submit a photo of yourself in the exact suit, shirt, and tie you are wearing to the prom for approval no later than Monday, May 1st. The gentlemen approval link can be found HERE. You do NOT need approval if you are wearing a tuxedo. Dance Lessons Juniors and non-GP guests are required to attend six hours of lessons; seniors are required to attend four hours. Dinner Directions From the 303 freeway (Bob Stump Memorial Parkway) exit on Lone Mountain Parkway. After approximately 1 mile, turn right into the Blackstone Country Club Main Gatehouse. Please be prepared to give your name and event name to the guard. Continue on West Blackstone Drive for approximately 1 mile before turning left into the Club. H2O Festival TOMORROW is the H2O FEST from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the GP courtyard. Come with your family and 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! LET’S PRESERVE IT. FREE ENTRANCE! To attend, please sign up HERE so we can plan appropriately. Senior Thesis Senior Thesis and Defense Panels are an integral part of the high school experience at Glendale Prep. Students have worked for almost a year on their Senior Thesis. All panels will consist of two main parts: 1) The Thesis Presentation- a brief presentation (of about 10 minutes) in which the student will highlight the essential ideas of the paper; and 2) The Thesis Panel Discussion- a panel of three faculty readers will be convened to conduct a discussion with the student about his or her Thesis. Parents are invited to attend. Thesis panels will be at 3:30 (1:20 on Wednesdays) in the GP Library or at 3:45 in room 408. All panels last 60 minutes. The following students will have their panels next week:
Summer College Internships Now accepting applications for Great Hearts Home Office Summer Internships! Do you know a college student looking for a summer internship? Currently, there are three openings in our Professional Development and Curriculum departments. Please pass along this link to apply for a position now! Questions? Please email awilcox@greatheartsamerica.org. Arizona Public School Tax Credit We need YOU to help Glendale Prep spread the news…ANYONE who pays taxes to the State of Arizona can take advantage of Arizona’s Public School Tax Credit and receive up to $400 off their tax bill with no money out of pocket! The Arizona Public School Tax Credit program gives EVERY Arizona taxpayer the opportunity to contribute the taxes they already owe the State of Arizona to the public charter school of their choice while receiving a dollar-for-dollar credit on their 2022 State income tax bill. This is a benefit for all Arizona taxpayers and allows everyone to deduct up to $400 when filing their tax return. Please help us by sharing information about our Tax Credit drive with family members, friends, and co-workers. Remember, this is not an out-of-pocket donation, but instead a redirection of tax dollars already owed. To receive up to $400 off this year’s 2022 Arizona tax return, simply CLICK HERE. If you have already given your Tax Credit to Glendale Prep, thank you! Please don’t miss this opportunity to turn Arizona tax dollars into support for our students. Thank you for spreading the news and supporting our scholars! 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 NOW AVAILABLE TO 10th AND 11th GRADE FAMILIES: This annual event is for all juniors (and now sophomores) 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. Two optional workshops include information from a college admissions rep on the Personal Essay and the Financial Aid piece of the application process. Additionally, students have the opportunity to interact with admissions representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities. 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 this 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: Our 17 different teams comprised of close to 250 athletes have all had a chance to compete for their various teams this spring. These students have done a wonderful job representing the Glendale Prep community. Below is the contact information for spring coaches:
Below are the links to the payment portal. Payment is due for all teams. *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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