Weekly Blast 10.1.21
October 1, 2021 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, In our Wednesday faculty meeting this week, the last week of the quarter, I found myself sitting down in front of teachers and staff. Generally, I stand, move, and display a lot of energy, but I was so tired. I asked for a show of hands if my teachers were tired. We laughed together as each hand was raised with inquiring eyes seeking desperately for affirmation that one was not alone in his or her exhaustion. The break is bringing a much needed rest for you, students, and teachers. Rest finds its meaning and enjoyment only when one’s work is completed and completed well. It would not be fitting for one to sigh, breathe heavily, and hunch over in exhaustion at the finish line if he did not run the race. Our breaks are a time of celebration because we completed not only a work but a good and noble one. Commend your children for their completion of Quarter 1; exhort them to consider if they indeed completed their work well. We will see you all again during Conference Week to do this very kind of reflection, examining the work of the past and setting goals for the next leg of the race in Quarter 2. But, until then, enjoy the week of rest! Thank you for sharing this quarter with us and trusting us to “work“ each day with your child. Sincerely, Community Investment Before we part for fall break, we want to wholeheartedly thank all of our GP families who have generously given to this year’s Community Investment campaign! Your investment in our students and teachers supports the great work going on in our Humane Letters classrooms. For those who have yet to contribute to Community Investment, we ask you to thoughtfully consider how your gift can make an impact for our students and teachers. This annual fund covers the gap between what we need to deliver the top-tier education that our children deserve, and what we receive from public funding. The truth is, Glendale Prep simply cannot attain the measure of all we do without the continued support of our committed families. Please contact Academy Giving at csparks@glendaleprep.org for more details. YOUR GIVING IS NOT ABOUT MAKING A DONATION…IT IS ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Great Hearts Telethon Thank you to all of our Glendale Prep families who gave to this year’s Great Hearts Telethon! Together we raised $600,000 for the Teacher Excellence Fund. If you were unable to join us you can watch the recorded broadcast here (go to 3:48 – 4:18 to watch our Glendale segment). Thank you again for helping us make this year’s telethon a huge success! If you have yet to contribute to the Teacher Excellence Fund, please contact Academy Giving at csparks@glendaleprep.org for more details. Uniform Policy Reminder Beginning Monday, November 1st only pants and skirts may be worn to school. Shorts may not be worn again until after Spring Break. As a reminder, gentlemen may not wear ankle socks with pants. “Socks must be white or solid black, navy, or dark brown in color, and extend above the ankle and be free of visible brand logos, patterns, or decorations.” The last day to wear shorts will be Friday, October 29th. Athletics Middle School Schedules – Schedules can be found on GlendalePrepAthletics.com, or the Great Hearts Middle School League website found HERE. Search for “Great Hearts Middle School League.” On this website you can find league results, standings, and updates! Let’s go, Griffins! Winter Sports – Meet the Coach Night! When:10/26/21 @6:00 pm Are you registered for winter sports? Start registering now! Visit registermyathlete.com and begin the registration process. MS Offerings: Boys/Girls Soccer, Baseball, Softball Coach Contact Information: MS Boys Soccer – plester@archwayglendale.org APO Volunteers (Parent Volunteers at Games! Join Us!): Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook Tax Credits: We are kicking off a new year and need YOU! Contact csparks@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics! BECOME A SPONSOR: Are you a business owner? Do you want to support the vision of GP Athletics? Become a sponsor today! Click THIS LINK to learn more or email JGarrison@glendaleprep.org. Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast: College Counseling Please join us in congratulating the following scholastically talented seniors who have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as Commended Students based on their outstanding performance on the qualifying SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This honor is bestowed on students across the US who score among the top 96% of all students who took the test. Congratulations to:
College Admissions Representative Forum Who: All Junior and Sophomore students
Participating Colleges: Baylor University, Eastern University (Templeton Honors), Miami University of Ohio, University of Redlands, University of Oregon, University of Puget Sound, Portland State University, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Wheaton, Willamette University
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