Weekly Blast 04.07.23
April 6, 2023 -
School Dates to Note
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, I apologize about using a sports analogy, but as a coach I find they can be helpful when thinking about life. Something I have been pondering lately is a shift in the cultural landscape of basketball. What was once a focus on the glory of execution, self-sacrifice, and team success has now become a focus on individual flashiness, show-boating, self-serving antics, and feeding ego. I have seen this shift in youth sports, middle and high school, college, and at the professional level as well. Highlights on the screens showcase how one player can dominate or embarrass another; and then the audience or crowd is eager to see what the player will do after the moment of success (tap head, shoot a fake gun at the opponent’s head, hold hand to the ground to indicate- “too small”) and the list goes on. As a high school coach, I am seeing this aspect of basketball culture (the focus on self-glory and individual bragging rights) leveraged to squeeze out a bit more intensity, energy, and fight from a player or to simply win a game. Do not get me wrong; student-athletes absolutely should compete to win, but the goal has shifted. I want our young men and women to strive for greatness for the sake of the glory of others, their teammates, the tradition of their school, and to display excellence and beauty for its own sake. I do not want our student-athletes to take ultimate pride in how they played individually and if at the end of the day, they care more about if they were embarrassed or showed up the opponent. As I shared with a fellow coach this week- True greatness does not have to do anything extra or bring special attention to oneself; the crowd will cheer when they see effort, beauty, and excellence. A desire for anything more could mean the focus has shifted to prioritizing self-glory, which in the end might bring praise from the crowd for a time, but will end up being futile and empty years down the road. Enjoy the three day weekend, Anton Uniform Sale We are excited to announce that Anton Uniforms will have a sale on all purchases made between April 14th and May 13th, 2023. During this time, families will receive a 10% discount on their order by entering the coupon code 10OFF when shopping online, or by mentioning the code to our associates in-store. This is a great opportunity to stock up on school uniforms at current lower prices before they’re adjusted to reflect recent supplier price increases which begin on June 1st, 2023. Anton understands that buying uniforms in advance can be a challenge, especially since children grow at different rates. The goal is to always provide a comfortable and well-fitting uniform, so we happily offer exchanges for up to two weeks after the start of the 2023-24 school year. Arizona Public School Tax Credit Be sure to make your Arizona Public School Tax Credit before you file your taxes. When you give your Tax Credit to Glendale Prep before Tuesday, April 18th, you can deduct up to $400 from your Arizona tax bill. If you have already made your Tax Credit, thank you! Don’t forget to ask family and friends to give their Tax Credit to Glendale Prep and they too can subtract the full amount from their AZ tax bill with no money out of pocket! It is a win-win! To make your Arizona Public School Tax Credit, simply CLICK HERE! Thank you for your care and support of GP! 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 15th. Yearbooks are $50 and $56 with the gold foil personalization HERE. The Portal will close at 11:59pm on April 15th. 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. Please see the chart below for details: 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 HERE. 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. 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:
Great Hearts Day at Chase Field Join us for another Great Hearts Day at Chase Field, Friday, May 12 as the Dbacks take on the Giants! Enjoy discounted tickets and an opportunity to win game day experiences and prizes exclusive to Great Hearts families and friends. We hope to see you at the ballpark! College Counseling GREAT HEARTS BARRETT DAY AT ASU FOR JUNIORS: On Saturday, April 29th from 10:00am to 11:30am, Barrett is offering a specific information session and tour for junior students. Space is limited and each student is permitted to bring only one parent. Junior families received in email on Wednesday, April 5th with detailed information. Use this LINK to sign up to attend this event. Space will fill up quickly! COLLEGE 101 SESSIONS: Junior students who plan to apply to out-of-state colleges and/or in-state honors colleges must attend the next two College 101 sessions after school from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Wednesday, April 19th and Wednesday, May 3rd. The session on Wednesday, April 12th has been cancelled. 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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