| A Note From Headmaster
Hello Parents,
I wanted to update you on extra-curriculars at GP. We have almost wrapped up fall sports. The season will culminate in our high school cross-country team competing in the state championship this weekend. We will celebrate all fall teams on Wednesday, November 20th, at our Sports Ceremony.
The Griffin Players put on a wonderful performance of Jeeves at Sea with a cast entirely made up of GP faculty. A special thank you to Mrs. LeTrent!
We have 185 student-athletes who have come out for the Winter sports season! A special thank you to Mr. Garrison for his dedication to our community.
One request– Great Hearts will be sending out another pulse survey this coming week. I am competitive and would like to have more parents fill out this survey than any other prep school in Arizona, proving that GP continues to be the best school in Arizona. Please fill out the pulse survey; it should take less than 2 minutes.
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
NO PARKING
Parents, it is important we are always considerate of our neighborhood community by making sure we do not park on private property or blocking residential driveways. I want to know that our faculty, staff, parents, and students are appreciated by our neighbors and seen as a blessing rather than a frustration.
A Peoria police officer came by the office this week because some parents continue to park on restricted private streets. He shared with me that parking on some restricted streets will not result in a simple traffic citation but is criminal trespassing given they are private property. Please remember, that parents should never park on Planada Ln, Camino De Oro, 82nd Drive, or on Electra Ln. Parents may park in our lot or can park South of the community park that is located caddy-cornered to the school.
Board Game Night
Tonight, Friday, November 15th from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. This is open to ALL GP Students and the cost is $10. Snacks are included and pizza can be purchased for $1 per slice. Click here to sign up! All proceeds go to the Senior Trip to Washington D.C. Please contact Mr. Fuller with any questions at sfuller@glendaleprep.org.
Archway Families
Families with current Archway Glendale 5th graders: Click here to apply now to attend 6th grade at Glendale Prep for the 2019-2020 school year! If you do not submit an application, your child will not have a seat at Glendale Prep for the next school year. If you have any questions, please email Archway Glendale’s Office Manager, Ms. Mobley, at emobley@archwayglendale.org or Glendale Prep’s Office Manager, Mrs. Hayakawa, at shayakawa@glendaleprep.org.
12th Grade Drama Production
Come see the Seniors in You Can’t Take It with You; a comedy about an eccentric family in 1930s New York City, complete with romance, ballet, Russian nobility, and explosions. The performance is on Saturday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public!
*Senior students in 5th period Drama need to arrive on Saturday, November 16th by 6:30 p.m. for the performance.
Fall Sports Awards Ceremony
We would like to invite you to our Fall Sports Award Ceremony on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m.. We will be honoring our teams from both the Middle School and High School together that night in the Glendale Prep Gymnasium. Young men should wear a dress shirt and tie, and ladies should wear modest-length skirt or dress with hems that approach the knee or dress pants. For more about the Non-Uniform Dress Code for Special Events, please see page 72 of the Family Handbook. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Garrison at jgarrison@glendaleprep.org.
PSO Corner
Fall Sports Awards: Fall Sports Awards Ceremony will be Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. Middle School and High School combined! Together we take time to celebrate the achievements of our Fall athletes. Gluten-free and peanut-free cookies, ice, brownies, and treats are needed, as well as helpers to serve the refreshments. Please sign up at Fall Sports Awards Ceremony Sign Up. Thank you in advance!
Harkins Ultimate Fundraiser: Purchase your 2020 Harkins Loyalty cups, and popcorn perks all while raising money for our school! Glendale Prep receives a portion back from every sale so be sure and purchase these for your family, friends, and co-workers. They make great Holiday gifts! All purchases are fulfilled with vouchers that will be sent home with your student the week of Dec. 9th. Click here to make your purchase now.
Teacher Appreciation Lunch: GP teachers and staff thoroughly enjoyed the November Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Thank you to all who donated food and time.
Sign-ups are available for the Friday, December 6th lunch at 2019/2020 Teacher Appreciation Lunch Sign Up.
Snowstorm: Snowstorm is coming soon! Each year, the Glendale Prep PSO helps coordinate the effort to show your appreciation to our wonderful teachers and staff during the holiday season. We will be collecting monetary donations from December 1st through December 19th. But if you’d like to donate online now, and get an item on your holiday to-do list, you can donate using this link. Donations will be pooled, divided, and presented to faculty and staff as an amazing gift before the holiday break. We encourage families to participate as this donation is meant to be in lieu of individual holiday gifts for our teachers and staff.
Questions or Comments: Parents can communicate with the PSO through email at president@glendalepreppo.org. or visit the GP website to find more information about PSO programs at glendaleprep.greatheartsamerica.org by clicking on the PSO tab.
GP Athletics
- Fall Sports Ceremony will be Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 p.m. This is a combined ceremony for our MS and HS fall athletics. This ceremony is a red carpet event that will be fun and exciting; highlighting our fall season and the special accomplishments that occurred in the year.
- Winter Griffin Awakening will be Friday, November 22nd at 8:00 p.m. It’s a pep rally, so bring that spirit! This event will feature our high school teams demonstrating gameplay and introductions of our middle school sports teams. We can’t wait to see you there!
- Follow us on Instagram @gpathleticdept and Facebook @Glendale Prep Athletics.
Community Investment & Tax Credit
Thank you for the many ways you support our Glendale Prep community! Your partnership makes a Great Hearts education possible! As we near the end of 2019, please consider making a year-end gift to our Community Investment campaign and Tax Credit drive to deepen the impact you make at our school.
What is the Community Investment campaign?
As a charter school, we are funded significantly less than district schools. The Community Investment campaign bridges this gap between what is needed to deliver a top tier education to our students and what we receive from public funding. To provide our faculty and students with the resources they need, we ask for your support by giving to Community Investment. Click here to learn more about giving to Community Investment.
What is the Arizona Public School Tax Credit drive?
The State of Arizona allows taxpayers to contribute to the public charter school of their choice and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state tax liability. Your Tax Credit contribution supports our extra-curricular programs, field trips, and character-building programs. Click here to learn more about donating your Tax Credit.
Thank you for partnering with us to deliver this life-changing education to our students!
College Counseling
- Seniors and Parents: Your FAFSA should be completed and submitted. If not, it needs to be done ASAP. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until resources expire.
- Juniors & Sophomores: Take a practice ACT on Saturday, December 7th at GP. This is a second opportunity for students who would like more practice. The cost is $10 cash. ACT Practice Test Registration
- ASU “Make-A-Thon”: Wednesday, December 4th from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. is an opportunity for young women to spend an interactive day learning about resources to launch a future in engineering and solve engineering challenges. The deadline for young women to register is Monday, November 25th. Use this LINK to register.
- Summer Intern Opportunity: University of Arizona Research Lab offers a 7-week, full-time laboratory experience for those students interested in biological, environmental, computational, biomedical, or physical sciences. Students will earn college credit while working in a UA research lab. The application deadline is Sunday, December 1st. For more information and application click HERE.
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