Weekly Blast 11.17.23

• Nov 17 HS Epic Cycle
• Nov 23-24 Thanksgiving Break- No School; R&R Weekend
• Nov 28 MS Concert Rehearsal
• Nov 28 Giving Tuesday
• Nov 29 MS Winter Concert
• Dec 1 Sixth Grade Field Trip
• Dec 5 HS Concert Rehearsal
• Dec 6 Senior Mini Retreat
• Dec 6 HS Winter Concert
• Dec 11 Grading/Exam Study Day- No School
• Dec 12 Exam Review/ Half Day
• Dec 13-15 Semester Exams/ Half Days
• Dec 18- Jan 3 Winter Break- No School

• A Note from the Headmaster
• Student Drop-off and Pick-up Reminder
• Winter Concerts
• High School Epic Cycle: The Odyssey
• College Counseling
• Athletic Eligibility
• Athletics

Hello Families,

We invite you to join us in celebrating our academy on November 28^th for #GivingTuesday. This day of giving was created to focus on doing good for our wonderful community after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. We very much hope you and your family enjoy the break and cherish your time together.

The education we provide for our students at Glendale Prep does not and cannot take place without your partnership. To the parents who already graciously support our community in a number of ways, particularly through Community Investment, thank you. On #GivingTuesday, our intent is to fulfill a goal of $15,000. Please consider making a gift that is feasible and meaningful to your family during this season of giving. You can give by clicking here or by connecting with Tammy Kempton, our Family Giving and Community Engagement Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.

Thank you for your trust,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Student Drop-off and Pick-up Reminder

Please remember students are not to be dropped-off or picked-up on Pinnacle Peak Rd. On Wednesday, a local sheriff stopped by and asked that we share with families that our neighbors have raised a concern about students exiting cars on Pinnacle Peak and littering. We were also informed they will be patrolling the area during busy times and will be ticketing. Please partner with us to be the best neighbors possible.

Winter Concerts

This year, our Winter Concerts will be on two separate nights – the Instrumental Concert (7^th and 8^th grade music classes, Jazz Band and Orchestra) will be on Wednesday, November 29th at 6:30 pm, while the Vocal Music Concert (9^th and 10^th grade music classes and all extra-curricular choirs) will be on Wednesday, December 6th at 6:30 pm. Both concerts will be held at Haven Church in Glendale (5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304). Students must provide their own transportation the evening of the concert and must arrive at the church by 5:00 pm on the evening of their concert. All students in curricular music classes are required to participate in the concert as a portion of their music grade. If your students are participating in the concert, they will receive detailed information from their teacher/director about the concert, but we also encourage all students and families to come to hear these fine performers share their musical gifts with you.

High School Epic Cycle: The Odyssey

GP High School students are invited to join us TONIGHT, Friday, November 17^th-18^th for our overnight Epic Cycle! Doors will open Friday at 7:00 PM. There will be a campfire reading of The Odyssey, plus pizza, snacks, games, and skits. The cost for this event is $25 on the portal HERE before 6:00 PM TONIGHT, November 17th. Parents of latecomers or students who have not paid on the portal must sign a permission form and pay $35 (cash ONLY) at the door.

Night of the Event:
-Students must check-in at the gym lobby.  When students arrive, phones must be in a zip lock bag with the student’s name written in sharpie on the bag. Phones will be checked-in upon arrival, but may be used to contact parents, if desired.
-Comfortable warm clothing such as pajamas, sweatpants, and onesies may be worn. Clothing must be school appropriate (no spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, crop tops, inappropriate wording on clothing, or short shorts). Leggings and yoga pants are allowed when paired with a longer shirt. Students who dress inappropriately will need to call home to receive appropriate attire or leave the event.
-Students may bring cards, board games, or other non-electronic games.
-Students should bring blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, or sleeping pads. No tents allowed.
-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.
-Students should bring a water bottle.
-All students must be picked up by 7:00 AM tomorrow morning, Saturday, November 18th. Students are required to stay the night unless alternative arrangements were made with Mr. Hayward by November 16th.

Price: $25 until 6:00 PM TONIGHT, November 17th. $35 cash ONLY at the door. If paying cash at the door, parents will need to sign a permission form at the door before students are granted admission to the Epic Cycle.

Payment Portal Closes: 6:00 PM TONIGHT, November 17^th

College Counseling

PSAT SCORES are available and can be viewed on a student’s personal College Board account. If a student provided their mobile number during the PSAT exam set up, they will receive a text message with access to the BigFuture School mobile app where they can also view their score.

A PRACTICE ACT will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at Glendale Prep. After taking the test, students will receive a score report; a College Counselor will compare their ACT score with their 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 (ACT vs. SAT). If you are interested, please sign up HERE. The cost is $10.00. Please bring cash to the practice test on December 2nd. The deadline to register is Thursday, November 30th at 5:00 pm.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will take place at Scottsdale Prep in the spring and are open to all high school students who wish to self-study and sit for an exam. Please note that AP exams are not part of our curriculum, nor is there an expectation from colleges that our students report AP scores.

Registration is a two-part process:

1.       Students/parents go to Scottsdale Prep’s Configio to select and pay for exam.

2.       Student logs-in to their College Board account and input the ‘active join code’ found on the Configio site when they paid for the exam.

The cost is $138.00 per exam by March 1st, 2024. Participants should bring non-mechanical number two pencils and a personal calculator to the exam.

Athletic Eligibility

GP Athletics is continuously striving for excellence in all we do. As a student-athlete, it is important that you feel both supported and encouraged as a student first. Success in the classroom is not easily achieved: it requires effort and discipline on all levels. This year, GP Athletics will continue our grade and eligibility process. Please click HERE and save a copy to easily access this information for the remainder of the season. Mr. Kontak and the coaching staff will inform families of all eligibility decisions and disciplines.

Athletics

Game Volunteers: We are always in need of parent volunteers to help run home games. Concession stand, entrance, and other volunteers help our events run smoothly. If interested, email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more! You can also reach out to athletics@glendaleprep.org.

*Visit azpreps365.com for detailed HS brackets and ticket information.

*Visit Glendale Prep – Gamesource for updated middle school schedules.

Tax Credits: Contact tkempton@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics!

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

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