Weekly Blast 11.25.22
November 28, 2022 -
School Dates to Note
- Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving Break; R&R Weekend
- Dec 3 8th Grade Curricular Drama Performances
- Dec 6 Winter Concert Rehearsal
- Dec 7 Winter Concert
- Dec 10 11th Grade Curricular Drama Performance
- Dec 12 Grading/ Exam Study Day (No School)
- Dec 13 Exam Review Day- Half Day 12:45 Release
- Dec 14-16 Semester Exams- Half Days 12:45 Release
- Dec 19- Jan 4 Winter Break
- Jan 5 First Day Second Semester/ Q3
Table of Contents
- A Note from the Headmaster
- Yearbook: Early Bird Special Offer!
- St. Mary’s Food Bank- House Competition!
- Athletics Eligibility
- Student Pickup by 3:45
- Dress Code Reminder
- Senior Quotes- Due November 28th
- Winter Concert
- College Counseling
- Athletics
- Giving Tuesday
We hope you are all having a wonderful Thanksgiving break. We will not have a new Weekly Blast this week. See below for an updated version of last week’s Blast; please note the addition of Yearbook sales with early-bird pricing!
A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents,
This past week was shortened with Thanksgiving. The virtue of gratitude is one that I believe is foundational for other virtues. When I think about striving to be patient in difficult circumstances, I can move away from my frustration or anguish by counting my blessings. When I can be moved to anger rather than love in my various relationships, my heart can soften when I consider what I am thankful for when it comes to the individual with whom I am having a conflict. When despair creeps in, and it can be difficult to find hope in the midst of the storm, I can stop and think about the subtle goodness that is there and ultimately find peace. One of my favorite stories that has been depicted in beautiful classical art is St. Paul and the shipwreck off the coast of Malta. Every single person was saved by floating on broken pieces of the ship until landing safely on the island.
There is so much to be thankful for, and even in the midst of the storm, we can be thankful for the broken pieces of ship.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
Yearbook: Early Bird Special Offer! (Until December 17th)
It’s beginning to look a lot like some good pricing! The much awaited 2022-2023 Yearbook is already available for preorder on the payment portal! There is an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE until December 17th:: ONLY $36 dollars! You can even add a gold foil name for personalization for only $5 more! To take advantage of this offer and reserve your copy, click HERE now!
For any questions, please contact Madame Cognet-Pereira: ccognet-pereira@glendaleprep.org.
St. Mary’s Food Bank- House Competition!
Thank you to all of you “great-hearted” families for donating food to St. Mary’s Food Bank and helping to assist the hungry in the state of Arizona. We filled almost twice as many boxes as we originally planned. The House that collected the most food…..HYRAX!
Athletics Eligibility
GP Athletics is continuously striving for excellence in all we do. It is important that our student-athletes 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 to access it for the remainder of the winter season, which covers both 2ndand 3rd quarter. Mr. Hawkins and the coaching staff will inform families of all eligibility decisions and disciplines.
Student Pickup by 3:45
Please be sure your students are picked up by 3:45 pm. If you are unable to pick up your student by that time, or wish for him or her to have time to complete homework in a structured, supervised environment, please consider signing up for Homework Club.
Dress Code Reminder
Girls– Skirts are to be worn at the waist where the hem is not shorter than two inches above the knee. Students are not allowed to roll their skirts. Please check your daughter’s skirt as many young ladies have grown since August. Additionally, socks must be white, solid black, or navy in color, and extend above the ankle. Nylons or tights must extend from the toes to the waist, (no thigh-highs) and be white, solid black, or navy in color. All socks, nylons and tights must be free of logos, patterns, or decorations. Students with medical foot problems requiring special footwear should consult our family handbook and reach out to Mr. Kontak.
Senior Quotes- Due November 28th
The Yearbook team is working hard to design a very special yearbook that will mark High School Graduation. Please make sure your senior completes his or her personal quote form for the quote that will appear on the senior page. Forms should be turned into HL Teachers by November 28th, 2022.
Please contact Madame Cognet-Pereira with questions: ccognet-pereira@glendaleprep.org.
Winter Concert
Remember that the Prep School Winter Concerts are on the evening of Wednesday, December 7th at Haven Church in Glendale (5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304). All grade 7, 8, 9, and 10 students in Music class are required to perform that evening, and will be joined by all of our extracurricular choirs (Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Bella Voce, Men’s Choir, and Middle School Choir). 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.
There are two separate concerts on December 7th. 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. Middle School performers 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 concert will take place during the school day on Tuesday, December 6th. Students will be transported to and from Glendale Prep by bus for the rehearsal at Haven Church.
NOTE: Students in the extracurricular choirs may be given specific dress instructions that differ from the following guidelines.
Concert attire for MIDDLE-school boys is Black and White, as follows:
-White long-sleeved collared dress shirt and black dress slacks
-Long black necktie (bowties are not allowed)
-Black belt, black socks, and dress shoes (sneakers are not dress shoes)
No denim, external pockets, patterned tops, or any other deviation from the concert attire allowed.
Concert attire for MIDDLE-school girls is Black and White, as follows:
-A white blouse with solid black dress slacks or black skirt. If a girl would like to wear a black dress, she must cover the top of the dress with a white blouse or white cardigan so that the look is consistent with the uniform of a white blouse with black skirt/pants. Sleeves for blouses or dresses must be cap-sleeve or longer, and skirts or dresses must not be shorter than the knee.
-Black dress shoes (Open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops, sneakers, or boots are not allowed.) Heels of any kind must be very low.
-Solid black tights beneath skirts are permitted. Leggings or yoga pants are not a substitute for dress slacks.
-Nail polish and make-up must follow dress code guidelines.
No denim, external pockets on pants, patterned tops, or any other deviation from the concert attire code allowed.
Concert attire for HIGH-school students:
Concert attire for high school is ALL BLACK for both boys and girls, as follows:
BOYS will wear black long-sleeved collared dress shirts with black slacks, black belt, black dress shoes, and no tie. Sneakers are not dress shoes.
GIRLS will wear a black dress, or a black blouse with black skirt or black dress slacks, and black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops, sneakers, or boots will not be allowed). Heels of any kind must be very low.
Ladies’ concert clothing and make-up must follow the dress code in the family handbook.
Attire must be professional, modest, and follow Glendale Prep dress code guidelines.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s music teacher.
College Counseling
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS: College Counseling is offering an opportunity to take a full-length practice ACT on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 8am-Noon at Glendale Prep. Cost is $10 at the door. The advantage of taking an ACT practice test is that it allows results to be compared with PSAT results to determine if a student should focus on the SAT or ACT as part of their standardized testing component for college applications. Please use this LINK to RSVP your student. Deadline to register is Thursday, December 1st at 5:00pm.
COLLEGE COUNSELING WEBSITE: For further information regarding upcoming SAT and ACT testing dates along with other information related to College Counseling, please reference our webpage HERE
Athletics
Winter Sports Payment Portal is live! Athletes must be fully paid by the first game of their season:
Parents interested in volunteering with Athletics please sign up HERE. Contact Tim Terpstra at gp_apo@glendalepreppo.org with any questions!
Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook
Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast:
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Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!
Giving Tuesday
Mark your calendar to celebrate Glendale Prep on November 29th for Giving Tuesday! This is a globally recognized day of generosity with the simple idea of a day dedicated to encouraging communities to do good. After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday…celebrate GIVING!
In the spirit of this global generosity movement, Glendale Prep invites you to participate in as many ways as you like between now and November 29th:
- Follow Glendale Prep on social media.
- Share social media posts related to Giving Tuesday.
- Get people excited with your own Giving Tuesday post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or just good old-fashioned word-of-mouth.
- Make a list of people you can connect with personally and ask them to participate in Giving Tuesday.
- Become a monthly donor to Glendale Prep’s Community Investment campaign. Simply click hereto give.
- Invite family and friends to support Great Hearts education by giving to Glendale Prep’s Community Investment campaign.
Thank you in advance to our incredible community of families coming together in support of Glendale Prep on November 29th for Giving Tuesday!
Contact Information
Lynn Kimpel, Office Manager
lkimpel@glendaleprep.org
Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org
Websites and Links
Glendale Prep Website
Glendale Prep PSO Website
GP Athletics Website
“Like Us” on Facebook
2022-2023 School Calendar
Event Calendar
Booster Items
GP Family Handbook
Payment Portal
Lunch Ordering – Password “griffins4”
Tutoring Schedule