Weekly Blast 10.24.25
October 28, 2025 -
| 00 | CONTENTS |
- A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
- HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFICS
- MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFICS
- DRESS CODE
- FALL FIELD DAY
- FINAL EXAMS
- GP STUDENT MENTORSHIP
- FIRE EVACUATION SAFETY
- PICTURE RETAKES
- ATHLETICS
- COLLEGE COUNSELING
- FAMILY GIVING
| 00 | DATES TO NOTE |
OCT 27 PICTURE RETAKES
OCT 29 FIELD DAY
NOV 11 VETERAN’S DAY- NO SCHOOL
NOV 12 VOCAL MUSIC CONCERT- 9TH & 10TH GRADES
NOV 19 INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT- 7TH & 8TH GRADES
NOV 24-28 THANKSGIVING BREAK- NO SCHOOL
DEC 16-19 FINAL EXAM WEEK- NO HOMEWORK CLUB
| 01 | A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER |
Hello Glendale Prep Families,
What an honor it has been to witness our senior class mentors serve and support our middle school students this school year.
As part of our renewed commitment to the moral formation and community life at the heart of our classical mission, Glendale Prep has revived its long-standing Student Mentorship Program. The program seeks to foster leadership and service among our upperclassmen while building bridges of friendship and guidance for our middle school students.
This year, 50 upperclassmen have volunteered their time and energy to this meaningful tradition. Over the past few weeks, mentors have invited 6th graders to shared Lyceum sessions for games and fellowship, attended middle school athletic events in support, and today, during first
Lyceum, crafted and taped festive notes to 6th grade lockers, inviting them to a special get-together next Tuesday, October 28.
As the program continues to grow, mentors will guide middle schoolers in preparing for final exams through study skill workshops and peer encouragement. We are delighted to see this tradition reestablish itself as a living expression of our community’s care for one another, a bond that we have seen last well beyond graduation with many of our GP alumni.
With a smiling heart,
Mrs. Janssen
| 02 | HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFIC |
11th Grade Field Trip- College Visit to GCU
Friday, November 21st
All 11th Graders will participate in a college visit and tour in partnership with Grand Canyon University. Please complete the permission form below so that your student might participate in this unique field trip opportunity.
Required Waiver: https://forms.office.com/r/aKivZWSPf3
VOCAL MUSIC CONCERT
9TH & 10TH GRADE MUSIC CLASSES AND ALL EXTRA-CURRICULAR CHOIRS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 6:30 PM
Haven Church in Glendale
5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304
- Students must provide their own transportation
- Students must arrive at the church by 5:00 pm
- All students in curricular music classes are required to participate in the concert as a portion of their music grade
- Detailed information from teacher/director about the concert will be given to curricular music students
We hope our community will come to enjoy our fine performers share their musical gifts with you.
| 03 | MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFIC |
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONCERT
7TH & 8TH GRADE MUSIC CLASSES AND JAZZ BAND & ORCHESTRA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH 6:30 PM
Haven Church in Glendale
5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304
- Students must provide their own transportation
- Students must arrive at the church by 5:00 pm
- All students in curricular music classes are required to participate in the concert as a portion of their music grade
- Detailed information from teacher/director about the concert will be given to curricular music students
We hope our community will come to enjoy our fine performers share their musical gifts with you.
| 04 | SCHOOLWIDE INFO ACADEMIC |
FINAL EXAMS
Final exams are a culmination of the material students have learned through the entirety of the first semester and account for 10% of a student’s final grade in each course. Please schedule appointments and vacations outside of the final exam testing window.
Students who miss a final exam due to illness with a doctor’s note will make up any missed final exams in January, on a given date. Unexcused absences or illness without a doctor’s note will result in the score of a zero for any missed final exam.
| 05 | SCHOOLWIDE INFO EVENTS & CULTURE |
FALL FIELD DAY (image in folder)
Wednesday, October 29th.
We are so excited for this day of fun and community building! Students will kick off the day in kin groups and will then represent their house in a series of competitions that include athleticism, artistic ability, and academic prowess.
Dress Code: Students are encouraged to dress to represent their house.
Tops:
- Glendale Prep issued, unaltered House t-shirt (cannot be tied or cut)
- GP outerwear is permitted.
- Non-GP outerwear is permitted as long as it is a solid color with no lettering, design, or logo.
Bottoms:
- Athletic shorts or pants, leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants/joggers, uniform pants, or uniform shorts are permitted.
- Athletic shorts must be either mid-thigh or be worn over other pants/shorts reaching to at least mid-thigh.
- No spandex shorts are permitted, unless worn under athletic shorts.
- Uniform skirts are not permitted on field day.
Footwear:
- Athletic footwear is required (no sandals, boots, open-toed, crocs, or platform shoes).
Accessories:
- Standard uniform accessory guidelines apply.
- Hats, sunglasses, and headwear are permitted.
Dress Code – Skirts & Shorts
As students continue to grow, we kindly ask parents to ensure that all uniforms remain in compliance with school guidelines, particularly the length of skirts and shorts. Maintaining consistency helps promote unity, respect, and focus within our learning environment.
From the GP Family Handbook:
- Skirts and shorts shall be no shorter than just above the knee.
Mentorship
We are delighted to share that our mentorship program has returned with over 50 upperclassmen volunteering their time and energy to this wonderful tradition at GP. Today during first Lyceum, the mentors came together to write and tape festive notes to the lockers of 6th graders inviting them to a get together next Tuesday, October 28th.
| 07 | SCHOOLWIDE INFO OPERATIONS |
PICTURE RETAKES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
Retakes are for students who purchased pictures and did not like them OR students who were absent on picture day.
If you purchased pictures and would like to have them redone, you MUST return the original picture package to receive a new package after retakes AND sign up using the link below. Please indicate your child’s name on the “Student Name” section.
If you cannot find the email with the link sent by Lifetouch Photography, please contact them directly at 800.736.4753.
Sign Up Link:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/291014862031/false#/invitation
SAFETY- FIRE EVACUATION
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, we held a fire evacuation drill yesterday. This exercise is part of our standard emergency preparedness protocol, which is conducted regularly as required by both the State of Arizona and Great Hearts. Evacuation drills prepare students and staff to move safely and efficiently to a designated location in the event of an emergency, which could include scenarios like a fire, a mechanical failure (such as a power outage), or other threats. You can find exit maps in every classroom and room, and we appreciate your support in helping your children understand the importance of these safety procedures.
| 08 | ATHLETICS AD |
POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL GAME
RESCHEDULED- 7:30PM
Wednesday, October 29th
Athlete registration/check-in is 6:30PM.
Come watch and support our students while supporting our community! The GP Boys will perform a special halftime show and sideline cheers.
100% of ALL game proceeds will be donated to help Phoenix Rescue Mission, a nonprofit organization reducing hunger and homelessness in AZ!
Support your team by wearing their color: Seniors (Pink), Juniors (Blue), Sophomores (Green), Freshman (Red)
Admission:
Students are FREE
Non-Students:
- $5 Cash at the door
- Donation of 4 non-perishable food items
- Hope Tote donation
- $5 donation via QR code (bring receipt)
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
If you are interested in playing high school boys soccer please sign up for announcements through the GP – Varsity Boys Soccer smartphone app. It will keep you updated with all the latest news and events plus much more.
Sign-up to Stack Team App. You’ll be sent an e-mail to activate your account.
Log-in and search for “GP – Varsity Boys Soccer”, then request to become a member.
WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION
High school basketball and soccer tryouts begin: November 3rd
Middle school baseball, softball, tennis, and soccer tryouts begin: November 10th
Big Teams registration must be complete to tryout. If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to Mr. Roundy (nroundy@glendaleprep.org)
We are in need of a middle school B team boys soccer coach for this winter. If interested, reach out to Mr. Kontak (jkontak@glendaleprep.org)
FALL SPORTS IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, October 30th: Volleyball Senior Night – Hawaiian theme – live aloha!
Friday, October 31st: High school football will host the first-round playoff game at Glendale Prep after winning the region.
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MANDATORY COMMON APP SESSION
Mandatory session for seniors who are using the Common Application to apply to colleges with a November 1st deadline and/or seniors who are applying to the University of Arizona, Barrett, or Franke Honors. It is important that all seniors who this applies to be in attendance or clear their absence with Mrs. Sarbacker via email prior to the workshop.
- Thursday, October 30th (3:05 – 5:00 pm)- room 203
**Please note that if your application is complete, you will be able to leave as soon as Mrs. Sarbacker signs off on it.
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. In the next two weeks we will have the following schools visiting our campus during first Lyceum in Room 409:
Monday, October 27th, 1st Lyceum Westmont College
“Westmont College offers a classic liberal arts education that integrates faith and learning, cultivating both academic excellence and spiritual growth. Located in scenic Santa Barbara, a classic coastal city, Westmont prepares students to lead purposeful lives through local and global experiences, athletics, and a focus on whole-person development.” To learn more, please use this link.
Monday, October 27th, 2nd Lyceum Wheaton College
“Wheaton College provides a transformative liberal arts education, combining theory and practice, for intellectually curious students within a collaborative and vibrant extended community and network that values and strives to create an equitable and just world.” To learn more, please use this link.
| 10 | FAMILY GIVING |
CELEBRATING THE ARTS AT GLENDALE PREP
(Insert photo of Mr. Collum here)
A Great Hearts education offers students a rich, well-rounded curriculum that includes daily exposure to the Fine Arts. Whether through Art, Drama, Music, or Poetry, our scholars not only develop their creative skills but also gain an appreciation for the history and significance of each discipline.
Today, we are delighted to highlight Mr. Collum, one of our exceptional Art teachers at Glendale Prep! In the photo above, Mr. Collum guides students as they create their own drawings inspired by Winslow Homer’s watercolor Native Hut in Nassau (1885), a beautiful tropical landscape from the Bahamas.
It is through generous contributions to Community Investment that we are able to retain outstanding teachers like Mr. Collum and continue offering a classical education enriched with the arts every day.
To learn more about Community Investment, or to make a gift, please contact Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org, or click the link below to donate today.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and teachers!
