| A Note From Headmaster
Hello Parents,
What a week this has been! I remember asking our teachers this week in the faculty meeting to raise their hand if they were exhausted, to which all of us raised our hand. I could only smile behind my mask and encourage them to recognize that their exhaustion is the result of their love and dedication for our students.
I cannot thank you enough for your love and support each and every week, particularly this week. I am reminded of the strength of spirit in our community, so it is only fitting that next week we celebrate Spirit Week with our students. In the midst of crazy socks, gold and blue, locker decorations, and literary/historical figure day, there remains a steadfast spirit of joy, charity, and gratitude in our school. That is certainly fostered by our teachers, but certainly by your work as parents.
When I found myself at a low point this week, encouragement came through so many of you. I want to share with you the words of a parent in our community who is a mentor for me when it comes to being a father, whether he knows it or not. Here is a paraphrase of his reply to me after learning some news that was quite disappointing for his child-
This is life. We will learn way more going through this. These are the great teaching moments that define us as parents.
Amen!
Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Spirit Week
GP is excited to announce Spirit Week will be Monday, November 16th – Friday, November 20th! Start putting your outfits together! All Week: Young ladies who wish to paint their nails blue or gold may do so. Click here to view the Spirit Week guidelines to ensure that your spirit week is a memorable one!
- Monday, November 16th: Crazy Sock & Scarf Day
- Tuesday, November 17th: Locker Decoration Contest
- Wednesday, November 18th: Blue & Gold Day
- Thursday, November 19th: GP T-Shirt & Jersey Day
- Friday, November 20th: Literary & Historical Figure Day
If you have questions about the dress guidelines for any of the days, please contact Mrs. LeTrent.
Senior Dance
All Seniors (including Distance Learners) are invited to stroll down memory lane and enter a world filled with starlight and music! *PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
What: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Where: Glendale Prep Courtyard
When: *SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
Time: 6:30PM – 9:00PM (No entry past 7:00PM)
Tickets: $15 until December 4th. Click here to purchase and sign the waiver.
Details: The dress code will be semi-formal.
Gentlemen: should wear slacks, a belt, a button-up shirt, and a tie; sportscoats/blazers are strongly
encouraged. Slacks should not be too tight or too baggy and should fit well at the natural waist.
Ladies: dresses/tops should have necklines within four finger widths below the collar bone. The length of the dress hemline should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee at any point. No dresses/tops that are see-through or have open backs. Dresses/tops may be strapless or have spaghetti straps.
Please contact Mrs. LeTrent with any questions at kletrent@glendaleprep.org.
Deficiency Notices: Quarter 2
Quarter 2 Deficiencies were sent out via email this week. If your student received a Deficiency Notice, please talk it over with your child so a plan of action can be put into place for future success. Students are encouraged to reach out to their teachers to follow up with a plan to improve. Teachers are always available to help students during tutoring hours.
Final Choice for the School Year
We are asking that all families make an informed decision about whether to remain onsite or remote, so we can build out our Semester II plan. As stated in Mr. Twist’s letter, all parents must complete the survey of their preferred full-Semester II path by Friday, November 20th. Again, to ensure the effectiveness of our plan, your decision is for Semester II and cannot change. A student who begins onsite cannot move online; likewise, a student who begins online cannot return onsite. Any onsite student who may need an extended absence will work directly with teachers on missing assignments, missed lessons, and tutoring.
If you have not done so already, please complete the survey linked here.
International Travel Over Break
Is your family planning on traveling internationally over Thanksgiving or Winter Break? Please keep in mind the Great Hearts guidelines on international travel (including Mexico).
Per our Health Policy:
- Students and staff must stay home for 5 days from the time of returning home from international travel AND receive a negative COVID test 5 days or more after returning.
- Or stay home for 14 days from the time of returning home from international travel without a COVID test. During this 14-day period, take these steps to monitor your health and practice social distancing:
- Take your temperature with a thermometer two times a day and monitor for fever. Also, watch for a cough or trouble breathing.
- Stay home and avoid contact with others. Do not go to work or school.
Please see the following link to read the Policy in its entirety: https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GH-Health-Policy-revised-8.11.20.pdf. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sarbacker our COVID Coordinator.
Military Identifier (Optional)
The adoption of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) recognizes military-connected students, such as students with a parent on active military duty. The Military Student Identifier (MSI) questions listed below, will provide educators with critical information to personalize attention for military dependent children. Parents/Guardians may decline to respond to these voluntary questions. If a parent/guardian declines, the answer will be marked as a “no.” Parents/Guardians will not be asked to verify their military status by showing a military identification or other DOD documentation.
If questions below apply to your student, please click here, which will notify Mrs. Hayakawa of your student’s name and the question(s) you are responding “yes” to so that Glendale Prep can accurately update the information in their system as needed.
· Is the student a dependent of a member of the United States military service in the Active Duty Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard?
· Is the student a dependent of a full-time member of the National Guard, or Reserve Force of the United States Military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force.)
· Is the student a dependent of a member of the National Guard, or Reserve Force of the United States Military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force.)
We ask that all families respond no later than Monday, November 30th. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your academy directly.
Community Investment
Glendale Prep believes in the importance of a thorough immersion in music for our students. We believe that music instruction is an education in beauty. Through their experiences of performing classic works of music, understanding music theory, or drumming out rhythms, our students experience the discipline and humility that true creativity requires.
It is through your gifts to Community Investment that we are able to offer music to our students. To make a pledge to our 2020-21 Community Investment campaign:
COVID Corner: Primary vs Secondary
We have had some questions regarding when a student is quarantined. It comes down to how they are classified as a contact.
- A “primary contact” (also referred to as a “close contact”) is someone who has been within 6 feet of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 for an accumulated time of 15 min or more over a period of 24 hours
- A “secondary contact” is someone who has been within 6 feet of a “primary contact” for an accumulated time of 15 min or more over a period of 24 hours
Our process only quarantines primary contacts. The CDC and Maricopa County Health Department (MCHD) both recommend that primary contacts quarantine for a full 14-day period. This is because the COVID-19 virus can take anywhere from 5-14 days to incubate, so in compliance with this recommendation and to prevent any spread within our community we will require all close contacts to remain in quarantine for the full 14 days. People in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health, and follow directions from their state or local health department. Here at Glendale Prep, this means that your student may not be on campus and will not be able to participate in any school activities during this time if he/she is identified as a “primary contact.” If you have any questions regarding our COVID policies, please contact Mrs. Sarbacker at ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org.
Prepared for the School Day
Please ensure your child has their lunch, books, homework, mask, water bottle, and transportation plans before they arrive at school each morning. Lunches should only be dropped off on the rare occasion that lunch is accidentally left in the car or at home. This is a great habit to instill in our children at a young age and limits the amount of traffic during the busy lunch hour in the front office. Thank you for your partnership.
College Counseling
- SENIORS: Make sure you have completed the FAFSA as soon as possible. Colleges and universities utilize this form to determine financial aid and many require it on file to distribute merit aid scholarships.
- SENIORS, JUNIORS, AND SOPHOMORES: Remember to frequently check the College Counseling Google Classroom for valuable information regarding upcoming events and assignments.
GP Athletics
Winter Sports Seasons
The official start dates have been postponed. We are working closely with Great Hearts and the AIA to determine the most effective start date. Please keep an eye out for more details on tryout locations, coaches, practices, and games. In the meantime, please make sure that you register your athlete via registermyathlete.com. We hope to have an update soon.
*Please note, in order to start the upcoming winter seasons, the AIA and GHMSL are required to be within the “Start-to-Play” metrics. These metrics are released every Thursday and determine the decision to play or not.
High School Winter Sports: offering open fields and open gyms. See the coaches’ contact information below.
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Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!
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