Weekly Blast 05.05.23

• May 6 Prom- R&R for 11th & 12th Grades
• May 11 Senior Dinner
• May 12 Grading/ Exam Study Day (No School) & 8th Grade Dinner
• May 13 8th Grade Curricular Drama Performances
• May 20 11th Grade Curricular Drama Performances
• May 22-26 Finals Week- Half Days
• May 24 8th Grade Promotion
• July 26 GP Bookstore

• A Note from the Headmaster
• Summer School 2023
• Glendale Prep 2023 Promenade
• Great Hearts Day of Giving
• 8th Grade Promotion and Dinner
• Standardized Testing
• Senior Thesis
• Great Hearts Day at Chase Field
• College Counseling
• Athletics

Hello Parents,

I wanted to use this blast to share some reminders and to provide a “heads up” for those who like to plan ahead. See the helpful list below for an easier read:

• We have a social media night this coming Monday at 6:00pm.
• We communicated this past Wednesday that half-days for the 23-24 school year will end at 12:15pm with pickup taking place at 12:20pm.
• There is NO SCHOOL on May 12^th.
• The last week of this school year will be half-days ending at 12:45pm. We will not be ending earlier on these day as we did the last week of Semester I, nor will be combining pickup with Archway. Pickup for the final week of school will be as any normal half day.
• We are over-enrolled for the 23-24 school year. If you plan to withdraw, please do let Mrs. Kimpelknow immediately, so she can return your textbook deposit.
• We have 1-2 faculty/staff positions open for next year. If you know of anyone who would be a wonderful addition to our community, please have them reach out to me. Even if we do not have the position that fits best this year, there is always next year. We want the best people, and recommendations from parents carry a lot of weight.

There are so many other events in May; it is super busy. However, please do not hesitate to reach out to me in these final weeks.

Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

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. Space is limited. Sign up through the parent payment portal HERE and reach out to Mrs. Kratz with questions.

Glendale Prep 2023 Promenade

2023 Junior & Senior Promenade

The night has arrived! Prom will be taking place this weekend.

Saturday, May 6, 2023
6-10PM
Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia

Directions

Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia
12101 West Blackstone Drive
Peoria, AZ 85383

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.

Great Hearts Day of Giving

Celebrate Glendale Prep’s incredible teachers by joining Great Hearts DAY OF GIVING on Wednesday May 10^th!

The level of education offered at Glendale Prep makes us one of the most sought-after schools in Arizona, and we simply cannot attain the measure of all we do without Community Investment. In truth, our teachers rely on Community Investment to provide the essential support needed to continue to transform and cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty!

DID YOU KNOW:

1. Community Investment supports the operational needs of teachers by bridging the gap between what is received from public funding versus the actual cost to operate a classroom.
2. Teachers begin each school year with a $1,500 per student deficit from what public schools receive in funding, impacting opportunities inside the classroom.
3. Your commitment to Community Investment helps our headmaster, Mr. Navarrette, budget for and fully fund the exceptional educational opportunities given to our students through the Great Hearts classical liberal arts program of study.
4. 100% of the monies received from Community Investment stays at Glendale Prep!

Support our teachers and help us reach Glendale Prep’s DAY OF GIVING goal of $20,000!  Simply CLICK HERE and be a part of something great!

8th Grade Promotion and Dinner

8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony: It is our pleasure and honor to invite you to the 8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, May 24^th 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.

8^th Grade Dinner:  The Hamberlin family has graciously offered to host this special event on Friday, May 12^th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and are asking that all students RSVP HERE through the GP Parent Portal. Information regarding the location will be emailed on May 8^th to all who RSVP’d and no new RSVPs will be accepted after this date.

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 8^th 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

SERVICE ACADEMIES CONFERENCE 2023: Interested in applying to one of the service academies for college? Attend this free event TOMORROW, Saturday, May 6^th 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 Sports Ceremony Tuesday, May 16^th: This will be two SEPARATE ceremonies, one for middle school and one for high school, as follows:

5:15-6:15 – Middle School Awards
6:15-6:30 – Light Refreshments
6:30-7:15 – High School Awards
7:15-7:30 – Light Refreshments

Spring Football: Spring football began May 1^st.  Practices take place weekdays from 3:30-6:00 PM through May 19th. 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.

*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:
Liberty Buick & GMC, Penny Chiropractic, West Valley Pain Solutions, Nally Paint Co., Blue Chip Auto Glass, Total Presence Management, Shipley Orthodontics, Unity, Bhakta & Associates, and Kumon (Peoria North & Phoenix Happy Valley)!

Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!

Contact Information
Lynn Kimpel, Office Manager
lkimpel@glendaleprep.org

Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org