| A Note from the Headmaster
Dear Glendale Prep Families,
Over the past several years, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of screen time on our students. Academically, it often shows itself in shortened attention spans and diminished focus. Socially and emotionally, we see students grappling with feelings of isolation and deprivation despite being “constantly connected.” These realities remind us of the importance of guiding our children in the thoughtful and intentional use of technology.
With this in mind, I am pleased to invite you to an important Parent Night with guest speaker Katey McPherson. Please save the date:
Protecting Human Flourishing in a Digital World
Wednesday, October 16 | 7:00 PM
Katey will address how families can foster healthy communication and set clear expectations around phone usage, screen time, group texting etiquette, and exposure to explicit content—along with the academic and social impacts of each. We will also share practical resources to help you safeguard your home systems and, more importantly, your children.
I hope you will join us for this vital conversation and partnership in protecting the flourishing of our students. An RSVP link will be sent soon.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Janssen
Picture Day
Picture Day is coming on Monday, September 22nd! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTWPRXGP. Order before midnight on Picture Day, September 22nd to get FREE shipping! A flyer was sent home with your students. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com . Senior gentlemen should wear their blazer and tie. Ladies should wear their blazer. Please help remind them to bring their blazers to school.
From the Deans of Students
- Once students are dropped off on campus, they are not to leave campus. This is a safety measure we have in place to further support that GP remain a closed campus.
- Parents, we strongly encourage you to monitor the group texts that your child is currently in or has been on. Parents and students are sharing that several of these conversations are inappropriate and/or mean spirited in nature. With all reports happening off of our school campus, we want to bring it to your attention to partner in coaching students on communication etiquette.
- A detention is a brief, structured correction, not a crisis. It follows a warning when behavior disrupts learning and classroom culture. Detentions are not punitive nor permanent; they are used as a teaching moment to reset habits so students return ready to learn. This year our detention is during lunch and Lyceum in Rm. 201, so after school activities are not impacted. Coaching occurs for each detention.
Homework Overview
Middle School and 9th grade Homework Overview Spreadsheet
Project Week
Although Project Week is shorter this year, it is of utmost importance that we continue with the exciting and mentally stimulating tradition.
High school students will enjoy the novel Frankenstein, which will be handed out and started together in class on Monday, September 29th. Students will finish the text independently the remainder of the week.
Subsequently, high school students will celebrate with a High School Symposium on Wednesday, October 15th.
Middle school students will enjoy different works of literature, depending on student grade level. All students must have their own copy of the book in class on Monday, September 29th to begin project week with their classmates. Students will finish project week independently.
6th Grade: Tom Sawyer
7th Grade: The Miracle Worker
8th Grade: Sir Gawain and the Green Night
Middle school students will enjoy seminars on Monday, October 13th.
No Homework Club
As a reminder, there is no homework club from December 16th-19th for final exams.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conference days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 1-3. A separate Conference Sign-Up email was sent to families last week. Please make sure you have signed up for a time to meet with your child’s teachers!
Middle School conferences are for parents only.
High School students will attend their conferences and must be in uniform. Junior and Senior students will lead their conferences and must also be in uniform.
Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Day
In honor of Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Day, on Thursday, September 25th, high schoolers will participate in a seminar including readings from the US Constitution, Thomas Jefferson, and Supreme Court Opinion, as well as attend a keynote address by Dr. Innes. David C. Innes was for 18 years professor of politics at The King’s College in New York City and now serves as a minister at Calvin Presbyterian Church (OPC), Phoenix, Arizona. He is the author of Christ and the Kingdoms of Men: Foundations of Political Life and Francis Bacon. Middle schoolers will engage in Civics Day discourse in each of their history classes.
High School Homecoming Dance
We are excited to host the Homecoming Dance for all high school students on Saturday, October 18th 2025, from 6:30PM to 9:00PM (doors open at 6PM), in the GP Gym. The theme is “Thank you for the Friendship!”
This event is reserved for GP high school students only. Get your tickets on the Payment Portal.
Tickets are $20 until Wednesday, October 15th 2025. After this date, the price will increase to $25. It will be $30 at the door.
For more information, please contact the event-leader Madame Cognet-Pereira: ccognet-pereira@glendaleprep.org.
All-Star Faculty Basketball Game
Dress Drive
Has your student ever spent hours trying to find the perfect dress for a dance? Come to the Second Annual Dress Drive for fun with friends, iced coffee, and a chance to shop our selection of dress-code friendly dresses! It’ll take place on September 25th during the home volleyball game. Deans of Students will accept dress donations in their office every morning starting September 2nd, and everyone who donates a dress will get a coupon for a half price dress at the drive. For any questions, contact Ms. Mahoney at mmahoney@glendaleprep.org.
Family Giving
We have had a wonderful Unity in Our Community Week! We are so very grateful to all our families that have answered the call this week by either making a one-time gift or setting up monthly gifts in support of our Community Investment campaign at Glendale Prep. We know that our students deserve the Great Hearts education model, but we can’t do it without your support! Our goal is 100% family participation! Gifts of all sizes are meaningful, and every family’s participation matters. It’s not too late to answer the call and support our Community Investment campaign. You can learn more and invest in our academy through this link. Thank you for your support!
College Counseling
College Essay Writing Workshops
Mrs. Sarbacker will be hosting workshops for all seniors who have college essays to complete. This resource is available to all seniors who wish to work on their essays and gain input from Mrs. Sarbacker. We will meet in Room 203. The times are 3:05PM – 5:00PM and the dates are:
· Monday, September 22
· Tuesday, September 23
· Thursday, September 25
· Monday, September 29
· Tuesday, September 30
· Monday, October 13
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is Hosting an Admissions Information Meeting
If you are interested in learning more about what Embry-Riddle has to offer, please consider attending. This event is open to prospective students and their families. Saturday, Sept. 27th at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort from 1-2:30PM.
Hilton Scottsdale Resort in the Kiva Ballroom
6333 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Saturday, Sept. 27th from 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Please RSVP at: https://erau.edu/admissions-events
Mr. David Hernandez, the Phoenix Admissions Officer for the Prescott campus will be giving a multimedia presentation discussing Embry-Riddle’s world-class STEM-focused degree programs, career outcomes, scholarships/financial aid, etc. There will also be an extensive Q&A session after the presentation with Admissions staff, current students, parents, and alumni.
As a special guest, Prescott 2016 graduate Arthur Barriault (SpaceX Senior Space Operations Engineer) will be sharing about how Embry-Riddle helped him reach this history-making aerospace organization.
College Rep Visits
All college rep visits are open to all high school students. Students are encouraged to attend to learn about different colleges and to ask questions. Next week we will have the following schools visiting our campus during first Lyceum in Room 409:
Monday, September 22nd: Oberlin College
Oberlin is a place of intense energy and creativity, built on a foundation of academic, artistic, and musical excellence. With a top-ranking liberal arts college, a world-class conservatory, and a first-rate art museum all on a single campus, it is the ideal laboratory in which to study and design the world you want.
Tuesday, September 23rd: Oregon Tech
Oregon Tech offers innovative, professionally-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of engineering, health, business, technology, and applied arts and sciences. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides a hands-on, project-based learning environment, and emphasizes innovation, scholarship, and applied research.
Athletics
Athletic Sponsorship Information
For information to become an athletic sponsor, please reach out to Tammy Kempton (tkempton@archwayglendale.org) or John Kontak (jkontak@glendaleprep.org). For families that have a business, this is a great opportunity to have visibility in the gym with a banner!
Fall Sports Participation Fee Links
All fall sports are off and running! The participation fee links are live on the payment portal. Please take care of your student-athletes participation fee as soon as possible.
Middle School: Middle School Participation Fee Link
High School: High School Participation Fee Link
Athletics Website
Check out the GP athletics website (https://greatheartsglendaleathletics.org/) for all information regarding schedules, GP athletics, fan gear/apparel, registration information and much more!
Powderpuff Football Game
The Powderpuff football game will be on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30PM on the field. This is for 9th-12th grade girls who will play a flag football game in class teams. Participants can purchase their game shirt using the following link on the payment portal: https://glendaleprep.configio.com/pd/2218/2025-powderpuff-game-t-shirt-order. Each grade level (9-12) will have a different color shirt to wear during the game. Shirts will be ordered on October 2nd, so make your order soon!
Athletic and Extracurricular Activity Eligibility
Athletics and extracurriculars are mutually supportive, interdependent pillars of the education of student-athletes at the Academy. Both exist to enrich students in their capacity to pursue virtues such as diligence, selfless teamwork, and responsibility. When students are deficient in their academic responsibilities, they will become temporarily ineligible to participate in athletics or extracurricular activities, with the hope that this period will help them resolve the academic shortcomings.
Grades will be checked on a weekly basis. Students with two deficient grades (D’s) or one failing grade (F) are considered ineligible. After a student and their parents/guardians is/are informed of ineligibility, the student will sit out of games, practices, team activities, competitions, or shows for one full week. During the ineligibility period, it is suggested that students speak to their teachers about the deficiencies, attend tutoring, complete all their homework while demonstrating strong participation in class. Eligibility will be reinstated after one week of ineligibility. If a student continues to earn low grades, a second week of practice and games will be missed; information will be communicated to parents/guardians and the student.
Great Hearts Day at Chase Field: Sept 24
Great Hearts is partnering with the Diamondbacks once again to bring you another Great Hearts Day at the D-Backs! Enjoy discounted tickets, enter for the opportunity to win game day experiences and prizes, and arrive early to participate in a special pre-game parade around the warning track- exclusive to Great Hearts families and faculty! Find out more information and purchase your tickets by scanning the QR code or via the link below. We hope to see you there!
https://arizona.greatheartsamerica.org/dbacks/ |
