Weekly Blast 12.09.22
December 13, 2022 -
School Dates to Note
- 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 11:25, 12:00, or 12:15 Release (see below)
- Dec 19- Jan 4 Winter Break
- Jan 5 First Day Second Semester/ Q3
Table of Contents
- A Note from the Headmaster
- Finals Week Schedule (IMPORTANT TIME UPDATE)
- Yearbook: Early Bird Special Offer!
- 11th Grade Drama Performance
- College Counseling
- Athletics
A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents,
This week was certainly busy with the hustle and bustle of preparing for finals, the last week of school, and the winter break. On Wednesday night, we had our Winter concert for both middle school and high school students. It is so vital to take time away to behold beauty, rest in the moment, and be moved by music that connects us with the Divine. In Providence, the words of one song were an encouragement to me. I hope these words are a blessing to you as well.
O Love Elaine Hagenberg
Poem by George Matheson
O Love that will not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
That in thine ocean depths its flow
May richer, fuller be.
O Joy that seeks me through the pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain,
That morn shall tearless be.
Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
Finals Week Schedule (IMPORTANT TIME UPDATE)
Please remember that there is a slight change for Finals Week (Wednesday through Friday), December 14th-16th. This change has the potential of accomplishing many benefits and provides an opportunity to test an option for pick up that will reduce the number of cars and enable parents who have students at both Glendale Prep and Archway to come through pick only one time. I fully understand that my plan could make things more difficult or bring about frustration during this week, but I am asking for your trust, patience, and discipline to see if this option is something we can consider in the future.
The Finals Week Schedule will be as follows:
Monday– No school for students; study day at home
Tuesday– Our normal 8:05am-12:45pm half day schedule with our standard half day pick up
Wednesday- Friday
8:05-9:20 Exam I
9:20-10:00 Break/Study Hall
10:05-11:20 Exam II
11:25-11:55 GP only families dismissal and pick up; GP students with Archway siblings will remain in the class of their second final to study quietly for the following day’s finals (on Friday, they can sit and chat with friends)
12:00 OR 12:15 GP/Archway Glendale combined pick up; all GP students will wait on the East curb, listening for their names to then meet their Archway Glendale sibling(s) for pickup. Coming at the designated time of your OLDEST Archway Glendale student is crucial in making this pickup go quickly and seamlessly. Please be prepared to be stopped and guided into a specific lane.
This plan and its anticipated success relies upon parents making sure to arrive at the designated times. You can imagine that if GP/Archway Glendale families arrive before 11:55am, they will have to wait until GP only parents circle through the queue. Likewise, if GP only parents wait until after 11:55am to pick up their child, they will face a plethora of vehicles coming through for GP/Archway Glendale combined pickup. If we can come up with a system that reduces 150-200 vehicles coming on campus two times in the afternoon, that is beneficial to all of us and our neighbors. Again, I understand that this could not go well, so I welcome any and all feedback, which I will reflect upon during the winter break, as we continue to think about different options to improve pick up for the 2023-2024 school year.
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.
11th Grade Drama Performance
Join the 11th Grade Drama classes on Saturday December 10th for a pair of Shakespeare plays. At 2:00pm come experience the magic of family reconciliations and love triumphing over hate, complete with a cast of colorful characters, including a roguish pickpocket and a bear, in A Winter’s Tale. Then at 7:00pm come experience actual magic in The Tempest as a powerful magician exacts revenge on his enemies and finds his daughter a loyal husband along the way. Admission to both productions is free and all are welcome!
College Counseling
UPCOMING EVENTS: Note the dates of network-wide College Counseling events during 2nd semester. More details will be forthcoming.
- Great Hearts College Counseling Southern California College Visit Trip takes places on March 12-16, 2023 A virtual information session is schedule for Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:30pm.
- Great Hearts College Symposium for Juniors takes place Saturday, April 1, 2023 form 3:00pm-6:00pm at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy.
- Great Hearts Day at Grand Canyon University – April 15, 2023
- Great Heart Day at Barrett, the Honors College at ASU – April 29, 2023
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
Carson von Aspen 4th Annual Memorial Basketball Tournament: Come join the fun and participate in the 4th annual CvA5, Carson von Aspen Memorial Basketball Tournament. This tournament is supported by GP Basketball and is open to the public. This is a half-court 3×3 basketball tournament with two different brackets:
- Ages 9 – 13 Youth bracket
- Ages 14 – Adult bracket
We will allow up to 6 teams for the 13 and younger bracket and 10 teams for the 14+ adult bracket. It is three to a team with one sub, totaling 4 participants per team. It is $60.00 per team. Games will be first team to 11 (ones and twos), or whoever is leading at the end of 10 minutes. Please arrive 30 min prior to start. Referees will be provided
Come join us and enjoy friendly competition, fun, and fellowship that is dedicated to the remembrance of Glendale Prep Alumnus Carson von Aspen.
Carson’s Crusaders#5 was founded to educate, support, and train coaches, athletes, and participating youth in all extracurricular activities on the importance of suicide awareness, prevention, and team mental wellness.
Follow THIS link to sign up and pay for your team!
When: December 17th
Where: Glendale Prep Gymnasium
Time: 8:00am – 11:00am Ages 9 – 13 Youth Bracket play
1:00pm – 4:00pm Ages 14 – Adult Bracket play
Contact Noah Roundy with questions- nroundy@glendaleprep.org
Barca Soccer Academy Camp: Great Hearts will be hosting a Barca Soccer Camp at Scottsdale Prep on December 17-20 for boys and girls ages 6-14 years old! All Great Hearts students will have the opportunity to have a 10% reduced rate. Spots are filling up, so register today! Use Promo Code BAPX22
Please see the following link for camp information and registration: https://barcaresidencyacademyusa.com/phoenix-winter-camp/
Parents interested in volunteering with Athletics please sign up HERE. Contact Tim Terpstra at gp_apo@glendalepreppo.org with any questions!
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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!
Contact Information
Lynn Kimpel, Office Manager
lkimpel@glendaleprep.org
Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org
Websites and Links
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GP Family Handbook
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