Weekly Blast 04.28.23
April 28, 2023 -
School Dates to Note
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, I wanted to remind you of an upcoming event about social media. I asked you to mark your calendars for May 8th from 6:00pm-7:00pm. We are co-hosting this free workshop with Archway Glendale. Nationally renowned social media expert, Katie McPhearson, will be our guest speaker and will share about the dangers of social media along with ways parents can help navigate conversations with their children regarding social media. Please sign up HERE. I very much hope you can attend. Sincerely, Summer School 2023 We are pleased to announce that Glendale Prep will be offering Summer School from June 7th through June 30th. This year, we will be offering courses in middle school Math and Latin, high school Math, and two courses designed for incoming students in Math and Study Skills. Please see THIS brochure for course offerings and other information. Sign up through the parent payment portal, coming soon. Spring Concert Remember that the Prep School Winter Concerts are NEXT WEEK 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 THIS 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 THIS 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. 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 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! 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! JUNIORS and COLLEGE 101 SESSION: The final College 101 Session is for those students who are applying to our in-state honors college and/or out of state colleges. This session will take place on Wednesday, May 3rd from 1:00-3:00 pm in Room 201. Students should bring their personal computer and lunch. 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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