Weekly Blast 09.15.23
September 14, 2023 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, We are two weeks away from Conferences and Fall Break. During this time, I would ask that you consider providing feedback on Quarter 1, if necessary. Reflection and improvement are my goals. I wanted to remind you of the point person based on his or her roles to whom you can send your thoughts and insights. Please see the list below-
Again, there is no obligation, but one goal I am setting is ensuring that we are building trust and opening lines of communication with specific persons in various lanes, so please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us. Have a good weekend, PowerSchool Parent Portal Access If you are a returning family for 2023-2024, please make sure you are able to access your PowerSchool parent portal either online HERE or via the app with your username and password before Conference Week/ Fall Break on Friday, September 29th. Note that you will not be able to view grades at this time but should be able to see the Dashboard. Technical support will be only minimally available the first two weeks of October, so please check that you’re able to log in before the break begins. New families received an email with information on how to create an account on September 12th. If you have a student new to GP this year, please check for this email and be sure you are able to access PowerSchool also by September 29th. Parents will access quarter grades through the PowerSchool portal; please note that this is different from how you accessed the Mid-Quarter Progress Reports, which were sent last week via email as a pdf attachment. If you are a new family and did not receive an email on how to access the PowerSchool parent portal, contact Mrs. Kimpel. Parent-Teacher Conferences Section-level conference sign-ups were emailed to families on Thursday, September 7th. Make sure to sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher during their scheduled day during Conference week. Please reach out to Mrs. McHale if you did not receive this email, or if your email did not match your student’s Humane Letters (HS) teacher. Be sure to include your child’s name and either section (MS) or Humane Letters teacher (HS) so she can send you the correct sign-up link. Anticipated Extended absences There are times when parents plan extended absences for students due to family travel or vacations. According to the GP Family Handbook, “absences due to vacations will be considered unexcused absences and missed work will not be provided either prior to or after a student’s return.” For clarification, this means that teachers are not required to assemble or disseminate homework to students during the course of the unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to utilize his or her homework buddy to ascertain homework and complete all work during the absence. For planned absences, parents should email all teachers in one email sharing the dates of the extended absence and noting that their child plans to connect with each teacher before the extended absence; parents should copy Mrs. Kratz and Mrs. Sarbacker to this email. While teachers may choose to provide some of the work a student can complete while away, daily plans can adjust for teachers depending upon class progress and student understanding. Students must check in with their study buddy to ensure they gather all missing materials and necessary homework. Lastly, students should also anticipate meeting with teachers in tutoring upon their return to ensure all necessary make-up work is completed. Senior Trip Fundraising Opportunity The Becks and Tyr Tactical have provided a wonderful fundraising opportunity for our Seniors going on Senior Trip. Up to 15 Senior students can earn $25 per hour working at Tyr Tactical from 8:00am-noon on three designated Saturdays. Seniors need to submit a signed release to Mrs. Sarbacker before their first shift. Please see Monday’s email for the form, link, and details. Family Handbook The Glendale Prep Family Handbook is updated and ready to view on our website HERE. Please read through the Family Handbook at your convenience and reach out to any administrator if you have questions. Each family is responsible for reading and abiding by the Family Handbook. Picture Day Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 22nd! Lifetouch School Photography will take our school photos this year. A flyer will be sent home soon with your student, or you can visit my.lifetouch.com. Seniors should wear their blazer and tie for the picture. Enrichment Courses Enrichment Courses are now available on the payment portal! Please click HERE to see the myriad of options. From art and music to writing and film, there is something for everyone! Anton Uniforms Winter Sale Anton Uniforms will have its winter sale from Monday, September 18th to Friday, September 29th. Enjoy a 10% discount on all sweaters, jackets, and long sleeve polos with code “OUTER10.” Please note that the Unisex Full Zip Athletic Lightweight Jacket is for outdoor wear only. Be sure to read the attachment HERE for details. Community Investment Kick-Off Next week we will be celebrating Community Investment, one of the many ways to give to Glendale Prep! Funds from GP’s Community Investment campaign help support teacher salaries, operational costs, and programs such as art, music, drama, and foreign language daily. Students, be sure to complete the “How well do you know Glendale Prep?” fun quiz to be entered into a drawing to win 4 tickets to Harkins Cine Grill! Turn your quiz in at the front office by 3:30pm September 22nd, to be entered into the drawing! the winner will be announced Monday, Sept. 25th! College Counseling PSATs have been scheduled for October 24 & 25th. Sophomores will take the PSAT on October 24th and Juniors on October 25th. If you have a conflict with your respective date, please stop in Mrs. Ortiz’s office. WRITING WORKSHOPS will continue to be held every Wednesday from 1:00-4:00pm in room 201. This is a time for seniors to continue to work on their essays and personal statements and get feedback from Mrs. Ortiz and Mrs. Smith. THANK YOU to the Sophomore and Freshmen and their parents who attended College Counseling Night on Tuesday and Thursday. We are grateful for your support and engagement in this important process. Any students who were unable to attend should stop by Mrs. Ortiz’s office to pick up their folder containing the materials discussed. Athletics Archway Glendale Spirit Night: The high school home football game on Friday, September 22nd will be Archway Spirit Night! All Archway students will get in free and there will be a flag football game at halftime featuring Archway students! Discounted Phoenix Suns Tickets: Our varsity girls and boys basketball teams will be playing in the Suns Arena this winter. This is an incredible opportunity for our athletes to play on the biggest and best stage in Arizona. In order to play, we need to sell a number of discounted Suns tickets by September 30th. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://suns.spinzo.com/?group=hoopin-it-up-at-the-arena-7vpt. You can choose almost any home game that the Suns play this season. After purchasing tickets, you will be asked a few questions. Make sure you choose “Glendale Prep” as the school, so we are credited! Reach out to Mr. Roundy (nroundy@glendaleprep.org) with any questions. Game Volunteers: We are always in need of parent volunteers to help run home games. Concession stand, entrance, and other volunteers help our events run smoothly. If interested, email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more! You can also reach out to athletics@glendaleprep.org. Upcoming Events: All high school home games will have an entry fee of $5 for adults and $3 for children (cash or card). Glendale Prep students get in for free!
*Visit azpreps365.com for detailed HS brackets and ticket information. *Visit Glendale Prep – Gamesource for updated middle school schedules. Tax Credits: Contact tkempton@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics! Annual Title I Grant Program Meeting The annual Title I Grant Program meeting will be held virtually Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023. Two sessions will be available on this date: These sessions will answer the questions: What is Title I? What is the Title I Grant Program? What resources are available for students who qualify for this assistance? The meeting will conclude with an open Q & A. Following the meeting, a brief survey will be distributed to collect feedback from attendees. Questions about this event or Title I: Please email Missy Penniman at melissa.penniman@greathearts.org
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