Weekly Blast 12.6.19

• Dec 7 – 12th Grade Drama Performance
• Dec 10/11 – 11th Grade Drama Rehearsals
• Dec 12 – Winter Concert Rehearsal
• Dec 13 – Headmaster Coffee
• Dec 13 – Winter Concert
• Dec 14 – 11th Grade Drama Performances
• Dec 16-20 – Early Release 12:05 p.m.
• Dec 18-20 – Semester Exams
• Dec 23-Jan 3 – Winter Break/No School
• Jan 6 – First Day of 2nd Semester
• Jan 20 – No School/MLK Day
• Jan 24 – Headmaster Coffee

1. A Note From Headmaster ^[1]
2. 12th Grade Drama Production ^[2]
3. 11th Grade Drama Production ^[3]
4. PSO Corner ^[4]
5. GP Athletics ^[5]
6. Winter Concert ^[6]
7. Semester Exam Schedule ^[7]
8. Senior Graduation Items ^[8]
9. Second Semester Typing Class ^[9]
10. College Counseling ^[10]
11. Great Hearts Board Meetings ^[11]

Greetings Parents,

We occasionally have teaching candidates come and visit our campus. These visits usually last four to five hours and include the following: a school tour, interview, discussion of what we love at GP, classroom observations, a teaching demonstration and debrief, as well as time with faculty.This is a full day, and while I am certainly working to discern if the candidate will be a good fit for our community, what becomes so apparent with each visit is the welcoming spirit and care our students have for the candidates. This, of course, has an effect on the candidates which naturally leads them to share a candid assessment of our school, our students, and teachers. It is important from time to time for me to hear from an outside perspective what he or she thinks of our school.

I want to share a few anecdotes from one recent candidate visit:

The students personally thanked the candidate after her teaching demonstration, sharing their enjoyment and appreciation, while she was exiting by wishing her a good day.

After observing classes, this candidate shared this, “I have never seen so many students raise their hands; the teacher barely talked in the class. The students were so engaged; it was amazing…These students are so joyful and well-behaved”.

I remember my visit to GP years ago; it had a profound effect on me. It was the joy in the students, their welcoming and polite character, along with the teachers’ dedication that won me over. I saw it years ago, and I saw it this week.

Parents, thank you for investing your time and love by instilling character in your children. It is a joy to be with your children every day.

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

12th Grade Drama Production
Join 6th Period Senior Drama for an afternoon of romance, wordplay, duels, and mistaken identity in The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th at 2:30 p.m. Lydia has romantic notions of defying her family and marrying for love, so the dashing and wealthy Captain Absolute must pretend to be a penniless soldier to win her heart. But when his father and her aunt arrange a marriage, can their love withstand the trials of respectability and parental approval? Admission is free, and all are welcome.

*6th Period students must arrive by 1:30 p.m. on the day of the performance for warm-up. Dress rehearsal is Wednesday, December 4th, from 3:15 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Please contact Mrs. LeTrent ^[12] with any questions.

11th Grade Drama Productions
Join Junior Drama for a day of Shakespeare on Saturday, December 14th. Admission is free and all are welcome!

At 10:30 a.m. catch 3rd period Junior Drama perform Much Ado About Nothing; a sparking romantic comedy about a couple engaged in a witty war of words that gets tricked into falling in love with each other. Students must arrive by 9:30 a.m. for warm-up. Please note: rehearsal is 3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Tuesday, December 10th.

At 2:30 p.m. catch the 4th period Junior Drama perform a string historical production of Henry V. about a gallant young English kings’ exploits in France. Students must arrive by 1:30 p.m. to warm-up. Please note: rehearsal is 3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11th.

Please contact Mrs. LeTrent ^[12] with any questions.

PSO Corner
Winter Concert: The Winter Concert will be Friday, December 13^th and the PSO provides cookies and treats for this event. If you are able to donate treats, including gluten-free or peanut-free desserts.

***Snowstorm: This annual event is a way to show our deep appreciation to our amazing faculty at GP! All monetary donations collected will be pooled, divided evenly, and presented to the faculty as an amazing gift before the holiday break. We encourage families to participate, as this donation is meant to be in lieu of individual gifts for our teachers and staff. You can hand in money to the front desk and there will be volunteers on the curb at morning drop off you can hand money to from December 11^th – December 19^th.  Please help us reach our goal this year to raise $14,000!

We are looking for volunteers to be along the curb from 7:00 a.m. until 7:50 a.m. on those mornings at drop off, to hold our Snowstorm signs, and collect money.

January Lunch Orders: December is a very busy time, so this is a friendly reminder that January lunch orders open up today, Friday, December 6^th and will December 24^th. Order online here ^[13] now.

GP Athletics.

• Athletic Family Passes can be purchased online ^[14] on the school parent payment portal for ALL Varsity level sporting events this winter.
• Thank you to all of the families supporting GP Athletics through your tax credit donation! You continue to help us GO!
• GP Athletics is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who want to serve in the APO (Athletic Parent Organization)! If you are interested, please email gp_apo@glendalepreppo.org ^[15]!

Winter Concert
This year’s Winter Concert will be held on Friday, December 13th at Glendale Church of the Nazarene ^[16].
All students taking music this semester are required to participate. However, all Glendale Prep students and parents are invited to attend. Admission is free. Middle School Concert begins at 5:30 p.m. High School Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:55 p.m. for parents to allow time for the middle school concert audience to exit).

Students must provide their own transportation on the evening of the concert. Middle school students must arrive by 4:30 p.m. High school students must arrive by 5:55 p.m. in order to warm-up and get into position for the concert.

Rehearsal will take place during the school day on Thursday, December 12th during school hours. Students will be transported by bus. A permission slip to ride the bus was included in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester. Students in Middle School Choir must bring a sack lunch on rehearsal day, as they will eat lunch at the church. If they ordered a lunch, it will be held at the front office for them to pick up after school.

For student attire requirements or any other questions, please contact Mr. Liles at eliles@glendaleprep.org ^[17] or Ms. Cox at jcox@glendaleprep.org ^[18].

Semester Exam Schedule
Please reschedule any appointments that conflict with semester exams. The schedule for semester exams is as follows:

Wednesday, December 18^th
8:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. – Period 1 Exam
9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Break/Study Hall
10:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. – Period 2 Exam

Thursday, December 19^th
8:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. – Period 3 Exam
9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Break/Study Hall
10:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. – Period 4 Exam

Friday, December 20^th  
8:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. – Period 5 Exam
9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Break/Study Hall
10:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. – Period 6 Exam

Senior Graduation Items
Graduation orders are due by Friday, January 17^th to avoid any increase in pricing. Graduation items may be purchased online by clicking here ^[19]. If you have any questions, please email Ms. McLoughlin ^[20].

Second Semester Typing Class
Mr. Oakes will again be offering a typing class to middle school and high school students. The class will provide instruction and guided practice in the home row method. By the end of the course, students will have fully learned the home row method and will have set a foundation for increasing speed and accuracy. The course will especially help students who have little or no experience with typing or who type fewer than twenty-five words per minute. The course will meet each Tuesday at 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. The course will run for ten weeks starting on Tuesday, January 14th. The cost is $50 per student by check made out to Glendale Prep. There are twenty-five seats available. Email Mr. Oakes ^[21] to reserve a seat.

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 7^th at GP. This is a second opportunity for students who would like more practice. The cost is $10 cash.

Great Hearts Board Meetings
Please be advised the next Great Hearts Board Meetings will be held on February 13, 2020, and May 14, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact the front office.

Contact Information
Silvia Hayakawa, Office Manager
shayakawa@glendaleprep.org ^[22]

Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org ^[23]