Weekly Blast 03.28.24
April 1, 2024 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, Next week begins a month of standardized testing. Given our philosophy and goals of education, it can be easy to see these days as nothing more than something taxing on parents and students. However, we very much believe our mission should prepare students to do well on these mandatory tests, even if we are not “teaching to the test” in direct ways as our district school counterparts, or if the content does not align with our curriculum. We do encourage you to partner with us to remind students to do their best, take time to consider the correct answer, and desire to perform well. You can also share that Mr. Navarrette would love to praise them to his headmaster counterparts as being “the best” in some friendly competition conversations between schools. We know that a test does not sum up the heart and labor of our students; at the same time, we very much want them to take a healthy pride in doing well on these tests! Enjoy the extended weekend, Quarter 4 Tutoring Schedule The Spring semester tutoring schedule has been updated! There are hard copies available in the front office, and it can also be downloaded HERE. The most recent tutoring schedule is always found on our website under the “Academics” tab and is linked at the bottom of this Blast. Junior/Senior Promenade 2024: Starry Night Saturday, April 13, 2024 Cost: $110 Tickets can be purchased via the GP Payment Portal HERE. STRICT DEADLINE for ticket purchase: TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 29th NOTE- you have the option to purchase a single ticket OR two tickets. If purchasing two tickets, please email Mrs. Janssen to let her know who the second ticket is for. Policies & Dress Code Each attendee must return a signed Prom Policies & Dress Code Agreement Form HERE. STRICT DEADLINE for signed agreement forms: TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 29th Dance Lessons Attendees (including non-GP students) are required to complete dance lessons prior to attending prom and must sign up for the lesson times they wish to attend using THIS link. Juniors and non-GP guests are required to attend six hours of lessons; seniors are required to attend four hours. Dinner The meal will include a three-course salad, chicken dish, and dessert. Directions Please note… the directions do differ from what Google & Maps apps will provide. **Take I-17 North towards Flagstaff. Exit on Daisy Mountain. Turn Right on Daisy Mountain. Yearbook Reminder As a reminder, yearbooks for this school year were purchased with the consumables package over the summer. All students will receive a yearbook the last week of school, except those who specifically emailed to opt out. Quarter 3 Evaluations Please note that the parent portal is now open for parents to view student evaluations. An email with a link was sent on Wednesday, March 20th. Please view and save a copy of grades before Friday, April 5th when the portal closes. Become a Host for a French Student Becoming a host family is easy, simple, and rewarding for those who are open to the world and curious about other cultures and languages. The Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix has partnered with La Route des Langues, who has 25+ years of experience in exclusive international language programs and has sent more than 1,500 students worldwide every year, to bring this program to Phoenix. Hosting a French student is an amazing opportunity to learn, share, and give your family a global perspective:
QUESTIONS? Contact Blandine Nothhelfer at blandine.afphx@gmail.com or at 708-595-1892. *UPDATED* State Mandated Standardized Testing Standardized testing has begun 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 Contest Glendale Prep’s Annual Tax Credit contest is going strong! The deadline to give is April 15th ! You will receive 100% of your donation back on your Arizona state taxes. Those married filing jointly may give up to $400, and single filers may give up to $200. Every dollar matters and helps support athletics, field trips, fine arts, after school clubs, character building programs, and much more! Which grade will get a Spirit Wear Day and Ice Cream for the most Tax Credit referrals? Will the entire school get an extra R & R Weekend if we get 100% participation? As of now, 8th grade is on top with 45 tax credits! Following in second place is 6th grade with 42, 7th grade with 40, 11th grade with 27, 10th grade with 24, and 9th and 12th grades are tied with 21. Anyone that pays taxes in the state of Arizona can give. Please share this link Donate to Glendale Preparatory Tax Credit Drive with friends, family, and co-workers and ask them to support GP today! They, too, will receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their Arizona taxes. Questions? Please reach out to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org, or 623-889-0822 ext. 1502. Thank you for your support! We couldn’t do it without YOU! Senior Thesis and Defense 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 (of about 45 minutes). Parents are invited to attend. Thesis panels will be at 3:30 (12:45 on Wednesdays) in the GP Library or at 3:45 in room 408. The following students will have their panels next week:
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 Tax Credits: Help support GP Athletics by using your tax credits! If you have questions, please reach out to tkempton@archwayglendale.org for tax credit questions and details! Spring Sports Payment Links: Here are the payment links for spring participation fees: 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. Great Hearts Day at Chase Field Join us for another Great Hearts Day at Chase Field, Friday, May 3rd as the Dbacks take on the Padres! Enjoy a discounted ticket package that includes a co-branded Great Hearts Dbacks hat (limited quantity), plus the opportunity to win game day experiences and prizes exclusive to Great Hearts families and friends. We hope to see you at the ballpark!
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