Weekly Blast 04.21.23
April 21, 2023 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, One area of focus we will have next year is on kindness. To that end, I want to share aspects of our community that are coming up more and more. It is the notion of not coming forward with necessary information when it comes to how students treat one another, sharing information but seeking to limit the school’s response out of fear of retaliation, or using the “report a concern” via the webpage without sharing specifics, so that we cannot do much about the situation. When I share that we are a community, it is important for you to know that you will never be a bother in sharing about any concern or situation that involves student kindness. While a quality education is good, the student experience when it comes to feeling safe, known, and loved is more important that any academic concept or skill in some discipline. It is also important for we as parents to realize that we must come in at times, as adults, to help our children solve the problem. A school can only do so much; a community should be able to work through any and all situations to guide our children towards virtue through ownership, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration. Please come to us when there is a concern; do not let things fester. Please know that sharing information but then asking us to not do anything or limit our response can make it difficult to work through the necessary steps for student growth. I understand the anxiety we have as parents, but I do not want to miss a learning opportunity or have a situation where a student is enduring meanness when adults can come in and help. Sincerely, Spring Concert Remember that the Prep School Winter Concerts are on the evening of Wednesday, May 3rd at Haven Church in Glendale (5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304). All grade 7, 8, 9, and 10 students in Music class are required to perform that evening, and will be joined by all of our extracurricular choirs (Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Bella Voce, Men’s Choir, and Middle School Choir) and by Jazz Band and Orchestra. If your students are participating in the concert, they will receive detailed information from their teacher/director about the concert, but we also encourage all students and families to come to hear these fine performers share their musical gifts with you. There are two separate concerts on May 3rd. The Middle School (recorders, choir, bands) concert begins at 5:30 pm and the High School (choirs, band, and orchestra) concert begins at 7:00 pm. Students must provide their own transportation the evening of the concert. The various students must arrive at the church by the following times, to sign in and have their concert dress approved. Failure to report at or before the correct time will result in a deduction of grade: 4:30 PM All Middle School performers Rehearsal for the concert will take place during the school day on Tuesday, May 2nd. Students will be transported to and from Glendale Prep by bus for the rehearsal at Haven Church when they are needed there for rehearsal. NOTE: Students in the extracurricular choirs may be given specific dress instructions that differ from the following guidelines. Concert attire for MIDDLE-school boys is Black and White, as follows: -White long-sleeved collared dress shirt and black dress slacks Concert attire for MIDDLE-school girls is Black and White, as follows: -A white blouse with solid black dress slacks or black skirt. If a girl would like to wear a black dress, she must cover the top of the dress with a white blouse or white cardigan so that the look is consistent with the uniform of a white blouse with black skirt/pants. Sleeves for blouses or dresses must be cap-sleeve or longer, and skirts or dresses must not be shorter than the knee. Concert attire for HIGH-school students: Concert attire for high school is ALL BLACK for both boys and girls, as follows: BOYS will wear black long-sleeved collared dress shirts with black slacks, black belt, black dress shoes, and no tie. Sneakers are not dress shoes. GIRLS will wear a black dress, or a black blouse with black skirt or black dress slacks, and black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops, sneakers, or boots will not be allowed). Heels of any kind must be very low. Ladies’ concert clothing and make-up must follow the dress code in the family handbook. Skirts and dresses must reach to the middle of the knee or lower. Attire must be professional, modest, and follow Glendale Prep dress code guidelines. If you have questions, please contact your child’s music teacher. Prom Reminders Attire LADIES: All dresses will need to be approved by no later than Monday, May 1st. Approval submissions can be made using THIS link. 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. Approval submissions can be made using THIS link. You do NOT need to submit for approval if you are wearing a tuxedo 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 Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia 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. Community Night: Digital Wellness & Student Internet Safety Please join Glendale Prep and Archway Glendale as social and emotional wellness expert Katey McPherson discusses what every adult needs to know about the often hidden impact of the internet and social media use on the developing brain, and and its influence on peer relationships and social emotional development. Community Night will be in the Archway MPR from 6:00-7:00 PM on Monday, May 8th. Seating is limited; please RSVP HERE. 8th Grade Promotion and Dinner 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony: It is our pleasure and honor to invite you to the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, May 24th at 5:00pm in our gym. Due to limited seating, we are asking that students limit their guests to parents, siblings, and grandparents. Guests will be admitted at 4:45pm through the gym lobby doors and parents are welcome to take pictures when their student receives his/her gift from Mr. Navarrette. Please note that we will not be providing photographs of this event. 8th Grade Dinner: The Hamberlin family has graciously offered to host this special event on Friday, May 12th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and are asking that all students RSVP HERE by Wednesday, April 19ththrough the GP Parent Portal. Information regarding the location will be emailed on May 8th to all who RSVP’d. Please see the email from Katie Hamberlin Monday, April 10th on how to contribute to the event and how to provide pictures of your 8th grader to Becky Brown by April 24th for the slide show. Please see the GP email that went to all 8th grade families yesterday for details and information on dress code. Note that it is the responsibility of the student and parents to ensure the dress code is followed for 8th Grade Promotion and 8th Grade Dinner. Any student not adhering to the dress code will be denied the privilege of participating in that event. We look forward to honoring our 8th graders! Community Investment Mr. Collum’s seventh grade Studio Art class is supported through your contribution to Community Investment. The Classical Liberal Arts education offered at Glendale Prep makes us one of the most sought-after schools in Arizona, and Community Investment is the most important way your family can support this great work! Your family’s yearly commitment to Community Investment significantly impacts students and helps bridge the gap between what is received from public funding versus the actual cost of a Glendale Prep education. We begin each school year with a $1,500 per student deficit from what public schools receive in funding. With the help of all families, we can bridge this gap. Every dollar makes a difference! Thank you to all our families who have already given to this year’s 2022-23 Community Investment campaign, we are truly grateful for your care and support! If you have yet to make your gift to Community Investment, please click here to make a one-time gift, or click here to split your gift and make one gift in April and one gift in May. Thank you for supporting the Arts! 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. Most make up testing will be conducted on Wednesdays, but we may have students make up tests during other days as there is limited space in the makeup testing room. 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: 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 (1:35 Wednesdays) 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: *Additional Session on Saturday, April 29th from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Barrett is offering a specific information session and tour for junior students. Space is limited to each student is permitted to bring 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! RISING SENIOR NIGHT FOR JUNIORS: The tennis team made the state tournament! Since Mrs. Sarbacker is part of the coaching staff, the start time for this event has been pushed back to 7pm. Join College Counseling and start preparing for senior year! All juniors and at least one parent should attend this meeting on Tuesday, April 25th at 7pm in the Archway MPR. SERVICE ACADEMIES CONFERENCE 2023: Interested in applying to one of the service academies for college? Attend this free event on Saturday, May 6th from 10am-1pm at Arcadia High School. Representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies will be on hand to explain their opportunities. Additionally congressional staff will be present to offer guidance on the required congressional application and nomination process. Please view THIS FLYER for more information. 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 Football: Spring football will begin May 1st. These practices will take place weekdays from 3:30-6:00 PM, May 1st through May 19th. Over the past few weeks, we have had morning meetings with donuts for students who are interested in playing football; we will have a couple more of these events leading up to the practice dates. There is no cost to attend these practices, but students will need to have a physical on file. If you have any questions, please send a message to athletics@glendaleprep.org. You can also reach out to Coach Robert Addicott at raddicott@glendaleprep.org. 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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