Weekly Blast 10.28.22
October 31, 2022 -
School Dates to Note
- Nov 2 Field Day
- Nov 11 Veteran’s Day- No School
- Nov 15 9th Grade Field Trip
- Nov 15 Prospective Family Info Night
- Nov 18 High School Epic Cycle
- Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving Break; R&R Weekend
- Dec 6 Winter Concert Rehearsal
- Dec 7 Winter Concert
Table of Contents
- A Note from the Headmaster
- Updated Tutoring Schedule
- Field Day
- Field Day Scheduling
- Uniform Policy Reminder
- High School Epic Cycle
- Senior Trip Fundraising Opportunity
- Griffin Player Present Once Upon a Mattress
- Prospective Parent Info Night
- Sophomore Privilege
- College Counseling
- Athletics
A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Families,
Next week, we have two special school events- Field day and our Blazer ceremony. Field day is a day dedicated solely to friendly competition, community, and good old fun. The day consists of competitions involving academics, while others are more athletic. The main goal is to have fun and be together. It is certainly exhausting, but so worth the memories.
It is important we share this time together, so I would like to provide some incentive. If we have 95% or more attendance on this day, and only students are absent due to illness, appointments, or a family situation, we will have Spirit Day in the near future where students can show their school spirit in addition to some parts of their uniform.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
Updated Tutoring Schedule
The tutoring schedule has been updated for quarter two. Please click HERE to see the latest version and use it to help your student plan a successful quarter.
Field Day
As a reminder, Field Day is Wednesday, November 2nd. We’ve combined the best of both athletic and academic games to yield a day of fun, House spirit, and teamwork! Field Day attendance is required, just as it would be on any regular early release day.
- What to Wear
Students must wear:
- Glendale Prep House T-shirts (encouraged and preferred!) or GP spirit shirt
- GP Polo/Oxford
- T-Shirt in House color
- Clothing may display small athletic team logos (professional or collegiate) or athletic brand names (e.g. Adidas)
- Athletic Pants/Shorts or Sweat Pants
- No short shorts: shorts must be at fingertip length or longer when the wearer is standing with arms and fingers straight at the sides, and must not fall too far below the knee.
- Athletic footwear
Prohibited Items:
- No tight-fitting clothing. Tight fitting pants of any kind are prohibited.
- No spandex, No yoga pants, No athletic tights.
- Shorts may be worn over the above items.
- No jeans
- No clothing displaying pop culture images or inappropriate images or messages
- No tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, shirts that expose the stomach, or sleeveless shirts
- No dress shoes, flip flops, clogs, slides or sandals
- What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen (highly encouraged)
- Do not bring textbooks or homework. Homework assigned Tuesday will be due Thursday.
- When and Where
- Wednesday is a mandatory school day, 8:05a.m.-12:45p.m.
- Students should arrive by 8:00a.m. and go to their House Kin Classrooms for attendance. If students are late they will be counted tardy.
Field Day Scheduling
We are excited that Field Day is coming soon on November 2nd! Please remember that students will not be in normal classes this day and it will take longer for the front office to locate your student if he or she needs to leave early. Please schedule appointments around Field Day if possible, or plan plenty of extra time if picking up your student during the school day is unavoidable.
Uniform Policy Reminder
Beginning this Monday, October 31st 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.” Today was the last day to wear shorts.
High School Epic Cycle
High School students are invited to join us Friday, November 18th-19th for our overnight Epic Cycle! There will be a campfire reading of The Iliad, plus snacks, games, and skits. The cost for this event is $15 before November 11th and $20 thereafter. Registration on the payment portal coming soon! Parents of latecomers or students who have not paid on the portal must sign a permission form at the door.
Night of the Event:
-Students must check-in at the gym lobby. Phones must be checked-in upon arrival. Phones may be used to contact parents, if desired.
-Comfortable warm clothing such as pajamas or onesies may be worn. Clothing must be school appropriate (no spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, leggings, tight pants, yoga pants, inappropriate wording on clothing, or short shorts). Students who dress inappropriately will need to call home to receive appropriate attire or leave the event.
-Students are invited to bring cardboard and tape to create fake swords and shields for skits.
-Students may bring cards, board games, or other non-electronic games.
-Students may bring blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, or sleeping pads. .
-Students with dietary restrictions should bring their own snacks. We will provide snacks, but we will not be accommodating special requests. No energy drinks allowed.
-All students must be picked up by 7:00 AM on Saturday, November 19th.
-Students will be required to stay the night unless parents contact to arrange special provisions.
Senior Trip Fundraising Opportunity
Seniors have available to them a fundraising opportunity with Tyr Tactical. Seniors may work in four-hour shifts for the following dates and earn $25 an hour to apply to their Senior Trip balance. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, students must sign a waiver. Please click here to sign up for the November sessions. The dates available to earn money are:
- November 5th, 8 am to 12 pm
- November 19th, 8 am to 12 pm
- December 3rd, 8 am to 12 pm
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ms. Valentine at cvalentine@glendaleprep.org.
Griffin Players Present Once Upon a Mattress
Join the Griffin Players for the fall musical, Once Upon a Mattress; it is The Princess and the Pea like you have never seen it before! In a kingdom long ago and far away, Prince Dauntless is having a hard time finding the perfect marriage partner. The search is made more difficult by his mother’s exacting standards and impossible tests. Enter Princess Winnifred! Come enjoy a medieval romp complete with singing, dancing, and magic tricks with our talented cast of students and faculty. Performances will be at the Maryvale Prep theatre, 4825 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ, 85031 and will take place on Friday November 4th at 7:30pm and Saturday November 5th at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for everyone else HERE on the payment portal and at the door.
Prospective Parent Info Night
A Great Hearts education is meant to be shared. Pass this along to someone you would like to see join our school community. Invite your friends to tour, ask questions, and hear from academy leaders and teachers about the Great Hearts experience. Glendale Prep Info Night is Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00 PM in the GP Courtyard. Please pass along THIS link!
Sophomore Privilege
Sophomores at Glendale Prep earn the privilege of wearing the Glendale Prep tie as a part of their school uniform, and are presented with their GP tie during the Annual Blazer Ceremony in November. Ties are $25 and are available to purchase HERE on the payment portal for both male and female students in 10th-12th grade. 10th grade students will receive their ties at the Blazer Ceremony; 11th and 12th grade students will get their ties from the front office. The payment portal for this item will close on Monday, October 31st at midnight.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mooberry at JMooberry@glendaleprep.org.
College Counseling
SENIOR FAMILIES: SAVE the DATE! The FAFSA became available on October 1, 2022 and Glendale Prep is hosting a workshop to complete this form on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 beginning at 6:30pm. Student and at least one parent should attend. Use this LINK to reserve your spot! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Smith at rsmith@glendaleprep.org.
COLLEGE COUNSELING WEBSITE: For further information regarding upcoming SAT and ACT testing dates along with other information related to College Counseling, please reference our webpage HERE
Athletics
HS Winter Sports start next week! Athletes will be unable to participate unless they are fully cleared on the Athletics Website. Please contact your coach for tryout information:
Girls Soccer: rramsey@glendaleprep.org
Boys Soccer: llankford@glendaleprep.org
Boys Basketball: knavarrette@glendaleprep.org
Girls Basketball: mdipietro@glendaleprep.org
MS Winter Sports start the week of 11/7! Athletes will be unable to participate unless they are fully cleared on the Athletics Website. Please contact your coach for tryout information:
Boys Soccer: plester@archwayglendale.org
Girls Soccer: sfuller@glendaleprep.org
Baseball: jvalenzuela@glendaleprep.org
Softball: jlund@greatheartsaz.org
Winter Sports Payment Portal is live! Athletes must be fully paid by the first game of their season:
Parents interested in volunteering with Athletics please sign up HERE. Contact Tim Terpstra at gp_apo@glendalepreppo.org with any questions!
Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook
Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast:
Liberty Buick & GMC, Penny Chiropractic, West Valley Pain Solutions, Nally Paint Co., Blue Chip Auto Glass, Total Presence Management, Shipley Orthodontics, Wow Wow Lemonade (Lake Pleasant & Happy Valley Location), Unity, Bhakta & Associates, and Kumon (Peoria North & Phoenix Happy Valley)!
Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!
Contact Information
Lynn Kimpel, Office Manager
lkimpel@glendaleprep.org
Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org
Websites and Links
Glendale Prep Website
Glendale Prep PSO Website
GP Athletics Website
“Like Us” on Facebook
2022-2023 School Calendar
Event Calendar
Booster Items
GP Family Handbook
Payment Portal
Lunch Ordering – Password “griffins4”
Tutoring Schedule