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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, It was an exciting and unique first week back. The weather was a bit chilly, we had a half day on a Tuesday (another half day Tuesday next week), and enjoyed our high school Symposium. I wanted to share some insights from the panel of teachers as they discussed Frankenstein this past Monday. One perspective that stood out to me was an answer Ms. Valentine proposed to the question- “Who is really the monster”? Her answer was that to be a monster is to use our nature as humans, our rationality, to justify wickedness or evil. We, as readers, can use our rationality to justify Victor abandoning his creation upon seeing its hideousness, despite its obvious innocence and need for love; or we, as the readers, can justify the creature’s path of revenge because he has been so mistreated. I like this way of identifying what it is to become a monster- using one’s rationality (what makes you human) to justify your own evil. One character in the story is an old blind man to whom the creature speaks. The creature shares his loneliness and misery, asking this blind man to inspire some degree of hope for companionship and friendship. The old man seeks to encourage the creature (not seeing his hideous face and over-sized proportions but speaking to him as a fellow human) by saying, “Do not despair. To be friendless is indeed to be unfortunate; but the hearts of men, when unprejudiced by any obvious self-interest, are full of brotherly love and charity. Rely, therefore on your hopes; and if these friends are good and amiable, do not despair.” Let us remind our children to consider others; may they not be blinded by their own self-interest but truly see and love others. Have a nice weekend, Opt-In Text Communications Glendale Prep would like to keep you up-to-date and informed. If you would like to receive text updates text “yes” to 67587. If you change your mind in the future, you can simply reply “stop” to cancel future text updates. Thank you for your partnership. Open Enrollment Info Night Do you have friends, neighbors, or family interested in Glendale Prep or another Great Hearts Academy? Let them know about out Info Night coming on November 16. More details can be found HERE [1]. House Day Next Friday, October 29th, is our next House Day! We will begin with a pep assembly in the gym followed by House meetings. Students may wear the 2021-2022 House shirt with uniform bottoms OR their normal uniform. Student who were absent during our last House day should pick up their House shirts in the front office, if they have not done so already. Quarter 1 Grades Quarter 1 grades are still available to view in the PowerSchool parent portal HERE [2]. Please note, however, that the portal will close next Friday, October 29th. Be sure to print out report cards you wish to save as grades will no longer be available after the 29th. Title 1 Targeted Assistance Program Meeting The annual Title I Targeted Assistance Program meeting will be held virtually at this Zoom link [3]Wednesday, October 26th at 6 PM. This meeting will answer the questions: What is Title I?; What is the Targeted Assistance Program?; What resources are available for students who qualify for this assistance? 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 mpenniman@greatheartsaz.org. 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 [4], or the Great Hearts Middle School League website found HERE [5]. 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 [6] 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 [8] to learn more or email JGarrison@glendaleprep.org. Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast: Griffin Players The Griffin Players return this fall with Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit. A smash hit on the London and Broadway stages, this classic comedy follows a fussy, cantankerous novelist, re-married but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife. Packed with witty dialogue and zany characters, the play stars Lyndsie Bell, Samuel Boonzayer, and Nicole Kramer, and features hilarious performance by Grace Day, Sophie Howell, Alexsus Krueger, Marin Sanborn, and Zachary Tinlin. Performances are Friday, November 5th at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 6th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults, and will be available at the door and on the payment portal HERE [9]. College Counseling A big Griffin THANK YOU to all students who participated in this week’s College Forum. We hope they enjoyed the experience. The representatives were very impressed with our GP students and the various questions asked. Should students have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Rodriguez.
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Websites and Links Glendale Prep Website [10] Glendale Prep PSO Website [11] GP Athletics Website [4] “Like Us” on Facebook [12] 2021-2022 School Calendar [13] Event Calendar [14] Booster Items [15] GP Family Handbook [16] Payment Portal [17] Lunch Ordering [18] – Password “griffins4” Tutoring Schedule [19] |
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