| A Note From Headmaster
Hello Parents,
I had the pleasure to sit in on each of the four 9th grade Humane Letters classes to hear students discuss Othello. The students eagerly wondered why Othello murdered his wife, used the text to support their reasoning, and asked each other questions. The students cared about fictional characters; their integrity and motivations.
In 8th grade literature, we just finished reading through the courtroom scene of To Kill a Mockingbird where Atticus presents his closing address in defense of Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape and facing the death penalty. Here is a beautiful portion of that argument-
We know all men are not created equal in the sense some people would have us believe—some people are smarter than others, some people have more opportunity because they’re born with it, some men make more money than others, some ladies make better cakes than others—some people are born gifted beyond the normal scope of most men.
But there is one way in this country in which all men are created equal—there is one human institution that makes a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller, the stupid man the equal of an Einstein, and the ignorant man the equal of any college president. That institution, gentlemen, is a court. It can be the Supreme Court of the United States or the humblest J.P. court in the land, or this honorable court which you serve. Our courts have their faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal.
Atticus then appeals to the all-white jury to uphold truth and justice.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
High School Winter Dance
Leave your cares behind and come to the Glendale Prep Winter Dance where you will enter a world filled with starlight and music! The evening will include music, dancing, and sweet treats & beverages.
WHO: GP High School Students
WHERE: Glendale Prep Gymnasium
WHEN: Saturday, February 15th, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (no admission after 6:30 p.m.)
DANCE LESSONS: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
COST: $15 on the payment portal until Friday, February 14th ($20 at the door with a signed permission slip)
DETAILS: The dress code will be semi-formal.
Gentlemen: should wear slacks, a button-up shirt, a tie, and sports coats/blazers are strongly
encouraged. Please contact Mr. Withers with any questions regarding attire.
Ladies: dresses should have necklines within four finger widths below the collar bone. The length of the dress should be modest and approaching the knee (length must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee when standing straight). No see-through dresses or dresses with open backs, but they may be strapless or have spaghetti straps. Please contact Mrs. LeTrent with any questions regarding attire.
Middle School Epic Cycle
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Middle School students are invited to join us for a late-night event at Glendale Preparatory Academy for a dramatic reading of the ancient Sumerian hero story.
When: Friday, February 21st from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Glendale Preparatory Academy Gymnasium and Courtyard
What: Dramatic reading of “The Epic of Gilgamesh” around a campfire, with snacks, games, and other activities.
Register by: Thursday, February 20th at 4:00 p.m. Any latecomers must be dropped off at the door by a parent who can sign a permission form.
Payment: The cost is $10.00. Payment can be made via the GP payment portal. Upon check out, you will be asked to review a waiver and check a box to give permission for your student to attend this event.
Night of the Event:
- Students must check-in at the gym lobby. Phones will be checked in upon arrival and can be picked up upon departure. Phones may only be used during the event to contact parents if needed.
- Comfortable, warm clothing (pajamas allowed). Bring socks to use on the gym floor. Clothing must be “Glendale Prep appropriate” and allow for physical activity: as a rule of thumb, your clothing should cover what the uniform covers. No sleeveless or low cut shirts, short shorts, spandex, tight-fitting bottoms, or visible undergarments. Pants should fit properly at the waist. Clothing should not feature inappropriate language or images. Students who do not dress appropriately will be asked to call parents to bring appropriate clothing or leave the event.
- Students can bring their own board games, cards, or other things to have fun with friends.
- Students may bring a blanket and pillow to sit on outside during the readings.
- Snack food will be provided. If your student has food sensitivities, please make certain to bring approved food with them, as we will be unable to accommodate special diets. Students can bring their own candy and other snacks.
All students must be picked up by 10:15 p.m. Please reach out to Ms. Wegener with any questions.
GP Athletics
- GP Athletics wants to congratulate ALL of our middle school athletes on a tremendous winter season. Your hard work and dedication to excellence was noticed, and we want you to know that we are proud of you!
- The Winter Sports Ceremony will be on Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00. pm. This is a joint event, combining our MS and HS athletes. Bring the entire family and expect to feel celebrated and honored.
- HS tryouts begin next week! MS tryouts begin the week of the 18th.. Any questions, please email Mr. Garrison or Mrs. DiPietro.
- Game Day Early Release Pick-Up Procedure: Click here to view the campus traffic map for Spring Sports game day early releases.
- Senior Night for basketball is next Tuesday! Gametimes are 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. We will honor the girl’s basketball seniors at 5:15 p.m. and the boy’s basketball seniors at 6:45 p.m. MS Winter Sports 8th graders will be honored during halftime of the boy’s varsity game.
PSO Corner
NIGHT OF THE GRIFFIN: Glendale Prep’s Night of the Griffin – A Night at the Rodeo, will be held on Saturday, February 29th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening filled with activities for the entire family! There will be food trucks, a mechanical bull, petting zoo, outdoor activities, games, raffles, and a live auction! Admission is free but bring money for food and raffle. Food Trucks already lined up for the event include: Diner on Wheels, Soda Rush, and Waldo’s Tacos. Put this on your calendar and don’t miss it!
NIGHT OF THE GRIFFIN – HELP NEEDED: The Night of the Griffin, or NOTG, as we affectionately refer to it, is fast approaching on Saturday, February 29th. Nickie Kennedy, our fearless chairperson for this event, along with a small number of PSO members and Board members, have been working long and hard for months to make this event a great success for our community. But it takes more than us, it takes a much larger team of supporters to pull this off. Even if you can only do something small, or if you can help on the night, or donate items for the raffle, we need help in all areas. So I am kindly asking you to please consider helping in some way. It really does take a village to pull off an event such as this. We know there are so many of you that would like to help but haven’t got around yet to sign up. Now is the time, so please look at the Sign’Up’s below and see where you can help. We really thank you so much for making this a whole community event. Please sign up at the following sites: Planning and Pre-Event Help and Donations and Volunteers. Thank you, Debbie Ayer.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: Join the fun at Night of the Griffin! Sign up for the popular Cornhole Tournament HERE. There will be 32 teams competing and the top 2 teams will win cash prizes, so grab a partner and sign up!
LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Do you Line Dance? The PSO is seeking someone to teach Line Dancing at the Night of the Griffin. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Nickie Kennedy at 623-703-4802.
DONATIONS NEEDED: Your donations or help to get donations are needed for the Night of the Griffins! The PSO needs items for the raffle and auction so if you can assist with this please contact Nickie Kennedy at 623-703-4802 or nickiekennedy@me.com, Kim Greathouse at 623-734-7929, or Debbie Ayer at 623-628-9815. Help make this the best event of the year!
WINTER SPORTS AWARDS CEREMONY: Winter Sports Awards Ceremony will be Wednesday, February 26th. The PSO supports the Athletic Department in serving the refreshments for this event and adding some treats to go with the cakes. If you can help with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Please sign up at Winter Sports Award Thank you in advance!
MARCH LUNCH ORDERS: Lunch orders for March is now open and closes Monday, February 24th. Order at https://greathearts.boonli.com/.
TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH: The next Teacher Appreciation Lunch will be Friday, March 6th. There are many open spots needing to be filled. Please sign up to donate food or time at 2019/2020 Teacher Appreciation Lunch Sign Up.
College Counseling
- Juniors and Parents: Our Barrett Honors College representative, Angela Carter, will be presenting an informational session on ASU Barrett on the evening of Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Archway MPR. This program is geared for students who have at least a 3.5 GPA and/or a SAT score 1250 or higher. If your son or daughter is considering applying to Barrett in the fall, please attend this informational meeting.
- Juniors and Parents: Save the date! March 3rd-4th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Junior/Parent conferences with College Counseling. A Sign-up Genius link will be sent in the February College Counseling Newsletter.
- Several college admissions reps will be visiting our campus in the month of February. For a current list of upcoming college representative visits, please check Naviance or see the College Counseling web page.
- For a list of pre-college summer programs, please visit the College Counseling web page.
Tax Credit
You still have time to make a 2019 Public School Tax Credit contribution before filing your tax return! By making a fully refundable tax credit contribution by April 15th, you make possible your student’s field trips, athletics, after-school clubs, and on-campus performances. Click here to give.
Glendale Prep’s after-school club, ‘The Griffin Players.’
Thank you for your support! DONATE NOW
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Sparks at 623.889.0822 or csparks@glendaleprep.org.
Yearbook
Monday, February 10th is the last day to pre-order and guarantee your yearbook. After this date, yearbook quantities will be limited and only available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t miss out! Click here to secure your yearbook on the payment portal today! If you are unsure if you placed your order, you can log into your payment portal account and click the tab “Account”, “Orders”, and “Order History”.
9th Grade Field Trip
The 9th Grade Field Trip to the Phoenix Art Museum is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th. All families paid with their Consuablmes at the beginning of the school year. Regular Uniform Dress Code is required. Students will depart by bus at 8:15 a.m. sharp (please arrive by 8:00 a.m.) and must bring a sack lunch to be eaten after their visit. Only water is permitted on the bus. Students will be released at the usual time of 3:05 p.m. The expectation is that all ninth-grade students will attend. If your student is unable to attend, please contact Ms. McLoughlin.
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