Weekly Blast 11.21.25
December 11, 2025 -
Glendale Preparatory Weekly blast 11.21.25
CONTENTS
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFICS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFICS
ATHLETICS
COLLEGE COUNSELING
FAMILY GIVING
DATES TO NOTE
NOV 24-28 THANKSGIVING BREAK- NO SCHOOL
DEC 2 GIVING TUESDAY
DEC 6 HS EPIC CYCLE
DEC 16-19 FINAL EXAM WEEK- NO HOMEWORK CLUB
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
Dear Glendale Prep Families,
Cicero was credited to have said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” To say I am grateful for the community here at Glendale Prep would be an understatement. I am grateful that my own children have been able to call Archway Glendale and Glendale Prep home for the past fourteen years. I am grateful for the teachers who have come to know and love them over the years, often when loving them meant holding them accountable and supporting them through trials.
I am grateful for the leadership of GP, who daily strive to model what it means to seek truth and virtue in all that they do. I am thankful for our students, whom I see working each day to build one another up, to persevere in the work before them, and to discover who they are as they set out to discover that which is true. And I am deeply grateful for you, our parents, who have chosen this school as partners in the greatest of all works: the formation of souls, the next generation who will lead us in democracy and in humanity.
As we enter Thanksgiving week, please know how thankful I am for each of you and for the community we continue to build together. May this week bring rest, joy, and time with those you love.
With gratitude,
Mrs. Janssen
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFIC
6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP
GP 6th Graders will be visiting the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant on Thursday, December 4th. Students will participate in a variety of activities which include hands on opportunities to learn about the microbiology of aquatic life, practice basic orienteering skills using a map and compass, compete to build the most efficient wind turbine model, and more!
• Students should bring a labeled sack lunch and a labeled disposable water bottle.
• Students will wear the regular school uniform.
• General field trip permission slips were already signed as part of the enrollment paperwork.
SEMESTER 2 NOTE
As we approach the second semester, please note that student schedule changes are expected.
• All middle school students will begin a new Fine Arts class.
• In most cases, this will result in an updated class schedule.
• Although it is rare, there may be teacher changes in more than just Fine Arts classes due to the schedule changes.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these adjustments to provide a well-rounded experience for every student.
SCHOOLWIDE INFO ACADEMIC
SEMESTER FINAL EXAM REMINDERS
Final exams are a culmination of the material students have learned through the entirety of the first semester and account for 10% of a student’s final grade in each course. Please schedule appointments and vacations outside of the final exam testing window.
Students who miss a final exam due to illness with a doctor’s note will make up any missed final exams in January, on a given date. Unexcused absences or illness without a doctor’s note will result in the score of a zero for any missed final exam.
SCHOOLWIDE INFO EVENTS & CULTURE
EPIC CYCLE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 (New Flyer/Photo included)
GP families, a light blue full-page permission sheet was handed out to all high school students this past Tuesday. Permission slips are required for all students who plan to attend and will need to be returned to the front office no later than Wednesday 12/3/25. Please have your student stop by the front office if a replacement copy is needed.
MENTORSHIP FRIENDSGIVING
This past Thursday, our high school mentors surprised our sixth-grade students with a Friendsgiving treat feast.
SCHOOLWIDE INFO FRONT OFFICE
ROBOTICS
Both GP Robotics teams, 18420 Metal Masters and 18421 Unscheduled Disassembly, have their first competition of the year at Sonoran Trails Middle School in Northeast Phoenix this Saturday! Come support them and all the hard work they have put in. The matches begin at 10 am and will be live streamed over YouTube. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Mr. Roper at broper@glendaleprep.org if you would like more information.
FALL SPORTS VIDEO
ATHLETICS
Boys Cross Country State Champions!
This past weekend, the high school boys cross country team won the state championship! Not only did they win the state championship, but they also defended their crown from last year, making them back-to-back state champions!
Winter Sports Participation Fee Links
The winter sports participation fee links are live! Please pay your participation fee asap. Student athletes will not receive a uniform until the fee is paid. Here are the links:
HS Participation Fee Link
click here to access HS PAY PORTAL / ALL SPORTS
MS Participation Fee Link
click here to access MS PAY PORTAL / ALL SPORTS
COLLEGE COUNSELING
ASU Barrett Polytechnic Visit
On Wednesday, December 10th at 3:30 pm, ASU will be hosting Great Hearts students on the ASU Polytechnic campus to share how Barrett pairs with the majors at their Polytechnic campus. If interested, please see the flyer to register.
Notre Dame Summer Programs
Summer Scholars or Leadership Seminars allow students to live on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus for two weeks. They’ll stay in a residence hall with a roommate, take a challenging college-level course, and participate in fun community-building activities in the evenings. All of this, plus students earn transferable college credit from Notre Dame!
ACT Bootcamp
Tutors Across America is offering a weekend bootcamp at ASU on December 5-7. If you are interested, please see the flyer. If you sign up, please let Mrs. Sarbacker know (ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org).
College Tour in California – June 1-4, 2026
Great Hearts is providing high school students with the opportunity to participate in a four-day tour of nine different California colleges and universities. If you are interested, please see the attached flyer. For an itinerary, click here. A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due by December 5th and the total cost for the trip is $859. If you have questions, please email Roslyn.fletcher@greathearts.org.
Save the Date for the Annual Great Hearts’ College Symposium on Saturday, February 28th
Each year Great Hearts hosts a College Symposium for 9th-11th grade students. There will be a college essay writing workshop, presentations for parents and students, and a college fair with college representatives from many colleges and universities across the country. You can register here.
FAMILY GIVING
Did Someone Say Pup Cups and Pies to the Face?
Giving Tuesday, an International Day of Giving, is right around the corner on December 2nd, and this year our goal is to raise $15,000 in support of our school through Community Investment.
Your charitable gift to Community Investment is tax-deductible and directly supports teacher salaries, fine arts, and our operating budget. As a tuition-free public charter school, we receive $1,500 less per student per year from the state of Arizona than local public district schools. Community Investment helps bridge that gap and ensures we can continue offering an excellent education for our students.
And now for the fun…
If we reach our goal on December 2nd, our teachers and administration team have bravely agreed to take a pie to the face at our next assembly!
To kick off the season of giving, bring your furry friend through the drive line at pickup on December 1st, every pup will receive a pup cup! If you include your dog’s name in the comment section when making your Community Investment gift, they’ll also be added to our Pup Donor Wall.
If you have any questions about these events or about Community Investment, please reach out to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.
Thank you for supporting our incredible teachers and school!
