Weekly Blast 11.12.21

• Nov 17 Picture Retakes
• Nov 19-20 HS Epic Cycle
• Nov 24 Early Release 12:05
• Nov 25-26 Thanksgiving Break; R&R
• Dec 3 Early Release 12:05; Senior Mini Retreat
• Dec 6 Winter Concert Rehearsal
• Dec 7 Winter Concert
• Dec 13 Grading/Exam Study Day (No School)
• Dec 15-17 Semester Exams; Early Release 12:05

• A Note from the Headmaster
• High School Epic Cycle
• Picture Retakes
• ACT Practice Test
• Community Investment
• Operation Clean-Up: Thank you!
• Winter Concert
• Still Life Enrichment
• Athletics
• Open Enrollment Info Night

Hello Parents,

This headmaster portion will be brief. Our annual information night is Tuesday, November 16^th. We have about seventy families signed up to learn about Glendale Prep for the first time. Many families have been on our waitlist for years, so this is a special night to share about what we do and what we love. I have asked Mr. Yost to present about what it means to be a classical, liberal arts, and preparatory school. I thought you would enjoy reading what he plans to share with future families of our community. Please click HERE.

Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster​​​​​​

High School Epic Cycle

This year’s High School Epic Cycle is an all-night reading of Norse myths interspersed with activity, games, snacks, and time with friends. Please sign up through our payment portal HERE. See below for details:

Time: 6:30pm, Friday, November 19 through 7:00am, Saturday, November 20
Place: Glendale Prep (enter through courtyard)
Cost: $20 per student

Notes: High school students only. Since this is an all-night event, students should bring sleeping bags, pillows, etc. if they intend on getting sleep at some point during the event. Pizza and breakfast will be provided.

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes will be this Wednesday, November 17th. Retakes are only for students who purchased pictures and did not like them OR students who were absent on picture day. If you received pictures and are unhappy with redness or lighting, but otherwise like the pictures, you DO NOT need retakes. Simply return the pictures to the front office and Duke will adjust the color and/or lighting.

If you purchased pictures and would like to have them redone you MUST return the original picture package on retake day to receive a new package after retakes.

Please help us minimize time out of class by letting us know that your child will be participating in picture retakes. Only students who are signed up on the Sign-Up Genius HERE will be pulled from class. Please indicate your child’s name in the “comments” section.

If you cannot find the email with the link sent by Duke Photography please contact them directly at 602-265-2605.

ACT Practice Test

Attention Sophomores and Juniors! GP is offering an opportunity to take a practice ACT test on Saturday, December 4th, 8:00 am at noon. After taking the test students will receive a score report; a College Counselor will compare that score with the estimated SAT score (derived from your child’s October PSAT score) to help determine if your student has an affinity toward one test over the other. If you are interested, please sign up HERE. The cost is $10.00. Please bring cash to the practice test on December 4^th.

Community Investment

Celebrate Thanksgiving!  Black Friday.  Cyber Monday.  #GivingTuesday!  On November 30^th, communities worldwide will open their hearts to celebrate and support non-profits.  Please join Glendale Prep in this celebration by first, sharing what you are grateful for on social media, and second, by giving to Community Investment.  Glendale Prep relies on your partnership in this important campaign to support things like teacher salaries, classroom textbooks, and keeping our lights on.  If you have yet to give to this year’s Community Investment campaign, we encourage you to connect with us on #GivingTuesday to make a one-time or monthly gift of a meaningful amount.  Be a part of something great!

Operation Clean-Up: Thank You!

A huge thank you to all students and families who showed up last Saturday to actively be part of the Operation Clean-Up in the neighborhood organized by The Forces of Nature and the Student’s Community Service committee. It was a beautiful and successful day filled with joy and a warm feeling of community. Our students will now practice cross-country in a cleaner environment.

Winter Concert

As a reminder, all 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th grade students currently taking Music this semester are required to participate in the Winter Concert Tuesday, December 7^th at Haven Church (formerly Glendale Nazarene Church) 5902 W Cactus Rd. The Middle School concert begins at 5:30 pm and the High School concert begins at 7:00 pm. Students must provide their own transportation the evening of the concert and middle school students must arrive at the church by 4:30 pm to warm-up and get into position. High school students must arrive at the church by 5:55 pm.

Rehearsal for the Winter Concert will take place during the school day on Monday, December 6^th. Students will be transported from the school by bus. Students may need to bring lunch to eat at the church or will eat before or after their designated time of rehearsal. Specific information will be sent home with those classes prior to the rehearsal. Permission slips were signed on the parent portal with consumables at the beginning of the school year. If we do not yet have this on file, a permission slip to ride the bus will be sent home and must be signed and returned by December 1.

Concert attire for middle school boys: 

• White long-sleeved collared dress shirt and black dress slacks
• Black necktie (bowties are not allowed)
• Black belt, socks, and dress shoes
• No denim, external pockets, or patterned tops

Concert attire for middle school girls:

• A white blouse and solid black dress slacks or skirt (may not be shorter than the knee) OR
• A black dress covered with a white blouse or cardigan (must have a cap-sleeve or longer)
• Black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops or boots will not be allowed)
• Solid black tights are permitted, but leggings are not
• Nail polish must follow dress code guidelines
• No denim, external pockets, or patterned tops

Concert attire for high school students- all black:

• Boys:
  • black long-sleeved collared dress shirts
  • black slacks, black belt, black dress shoes
  • no tie
• Girls:
  • black dress or black blouse (Ladies concert dresses must follow the dress code in the family handbook.)
  • black skirt or black dress slacks
  • black dress shoes (Open-toed dress shoes and reasonable heels are permitted.)

Attire must be professional, modest, and follow Glendale Prep dress code guidelines.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Kratz at akratz@glendaleprep.org, Mr. Yost at myost@glendaleprep.org, or Mr. Liles at eliles@glendaleprep.org.

Still Life Enrichment

High school artists! Please join Mrs. Mure to hone your observational and drawing skills each Thursday afternoon. We will use natural lighting, various mediums, and set up interesting pieces (skulls, bottles, shells, branches) to create bold and textured drawings. $25 fee. Art Enrichment meets Thursday afternoons, 3:15-4:45 in Room 303. Sign up HERE. Hope to see you there!

Athletics

Thank you for participating in the 2021 fall sports season.

Please save the date for the end of season celebration!!

Date:11/18/21
Time: 5:30 pm.
Where: GP Gym (Moyes Gymnasium)
What: Our end of the season celebration, where we will honor our student athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication this fall! It’s a red carpet event so start shopping now! Thank you again, WE ARE GP!

Dress Code:
Semi-formal dress code for boys: dress pants (no jeans or patched pocket pants), collared dress shirt, dark socks, dress shoes (no sneakers or sandals). No dyed hair or hats. Hair should be trimmed appropriately. Appropriate ties are encouraged but not required.

Semi-formal dress code for girls: modest-length skirts or dresses with hems that approach the knee, or appropriately fitting dress pants. Bare midriffs are not acceptable. Modestly-cut sleeveless tops/dresses are allowed; ladies may not wear strapless, spaghetti-strap, or tank tops. Girls should wear dress shoes. No flip-flops. Hair should be styled appropriately.

APO Volunteers- (Parent Volunteers at Games! Join Us!) Email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more!

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:
Liberty Buick & GMC, Clear Air Conditioning & Heating, Penny Chiropractic, West Valley Pain Solutions, Nally Paint Co., Blue Chip Auto Glass, Total Presence Management, Shipley Orthodontics, and Wow Wow Lemonade (Lake Pleasant & Happy Valley Location)!
Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!

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.

Contact Information
Lynn Kimpel, Office Manager
lkimpel@glendaleprep.org

Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org