Weekly Blast 08.11.23
August 11, 2023 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, Trust is the foundation for any meaningful relationship. Trust between individuals or groups does not mean there will always be agreement or an absence of conflict. In fact, when there is disagreement and conflict, even sprinkled with frustration, trust enables all things to work together for good. Our faculty has been given the book, The Speed of Trust, to read and discuss together this school year (along with East of Eden, which is full of broken promises; it is such a gem!). There are different kinds of trust- trusting one’s moral integrity, one’s competency, or trusting that someone cares personally about you. My hope this school year is that we can honor your choice in Glendale Prep by striving to earn your trust, if you are new to us, or reaffirm that trust. Please reach out to me, my front office, my leadership team, our teachers, and staff if you have any questions or want to better understand what we do and why we do it. You can even sign up for “Time with the Headmaster” via the link below to join other parents for a discussion with me along with classroom observations. We are partners, and it is through a partnership built on trust that our children’s time at Glendale Prep will not only be academically enriching, but will also shape their hearts for a life of seeking goodness in service to others. It was a great first full week of school. Enjoy the weekend. Sincerely, Time with the Headmaster Join us for an opportunity to spend time with Mr. Navarrette and other members of the administration, and be a guest in the classroom. Please sign up HERE and bring any questions you have. This event is for adults only. We look forward to seeing you! Half-Day Wednesdays: Pickup Reminder Half-Day pickup begins at 12:20pm every Wednesday. Remember that your student is in his or her classroom until 12:15pm; please do not arrive before 12:20pm. Forgotten Items Reminder Please remember that we do not deliver notes to student lockers or call classrooms for forgotten items, except in case of emergency. Students know to check the bookshelf in the front office if they have forgotten something (lunch, books, homework, water bottles etc.); it has been regularly in the announcements and you can also remind of them of our policy at home. We encourage students to grow in patience, discipline, and responsibility by being prepared with all school items, including lunches, each day. Be assured, snacks are available in the front office if there is one day your student forgets lunch. We do not accept any food deliveries from third party vendors (ie: Door Dash, Grubhub). Study Skills Workshop Glendale Prep’s study skills workshop will be held on Saturday, August 19 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the courtyard classrooms. This workshop is highly recommended for 6th graders and new students, but all GP students are welcome to join. Students must wear their school uniform. There will be four 45-minute sessions taught by Glendale Prep teachers:
Students should attend the workshop with one parent. The cost for each student/parent pair is $20 ($30 for multiple siblings attending with a parent). Please use THIS LINK to make this payment through the Glendale Prep payment portal. Tutoring Each of your students’ teachers will provide weekly tutoring sessions. You can find the tutoring schedule HERE and can always be found at the bottom of the Weekly Blast and linked on our website under the Academics tab. Instrumental Performing Ensembles Students who play a concert band or orchestra instrument are encouraged to join the Band or Orchestra Enrichment Course this semester. String students will learn and perform a piece of orchestral repertoire and the wind group will work on a variety of standard concert and jazz band techniques and pieces. One rehearsal per week will be either before or after school and another rehearsal will occur during Lyceum. An informational meeting was held today but there is still time to join! All interested students should see Mrs. Kratz if they have not already done so. Parents, please email Mrs. Kratz with any questions (akratz@glendaleprep.org). Spirit Team Come out and help us create large banners for next Friday night’s first home football game of the year (August 18th)! We will be working together on Tuesday, August 15th right after school in Room 303 until 4:30pm creating banners to cheer on our football team. So, again, please join us on Tuesday to have fun while showing our GP spirit. Oh, and don’t forget to bring an old t-shirt so you don’t get paint on your uniform. Great Hearts Day at Chase Field Join us for another Great Hearts Day at Chase Field, Friday, September 1st as the Dbacks take on the Orioles! Enjoy discounted tickets, the National Anthem performed by Great Hearts choir students, 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! SAVE THE DATE: Grade specific information nights are offered by our College Counseling department to provide families with information and guidance regarding the college process. Students and at least one parent should plan on attending.
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 Join us for our first big event of the year! The high school football team will host Camp Verde at 7:00 on Friday 8/18! Fall Sport Eligibility: Students who plan to participate in a fall sport need a physical and other documents signed and uploaded into Big Teams. This is how you sign up or register for sports. Please contact assistant athletic director Noah Roundy (nroundy@glendaleprep.org) with Big Teams questions. Middle School Fall Sport Start Dates:
Fall Sport Payment Links: *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 tkempton@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics!
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