Weekly Blast 4.23.2021

• Apr 30 – Matriculation Day
• May 1 – Junior & Senior Prom
• May 7 – Early Release 12:05 p.m.
• May 14 – Senior Collages Due
• May 21 – Senior Dinner
• May 22 – 8th Grade Dinner
• May 24-28 – Early Release 12:05 p.m.
• May 28 – Senior Graduation Rehearsal
• May 28 – Last Day of School
• May 29 – Class of 2021 Graduation

***JULY 26 – SAVE THE DATE! BOOKSTORE***

1. A Note From Headmaster
2. Senior Thesis
3. Prom Dance Lessons
4. Forces of Nature2
5. Q4 Deficiency Notices
6. Class of 2021
7. 2020-2021 Yearbook
8. Teacher & Parent Summer Enrichment
9. Great Hearts Telethon
10. College Counseling
11. GP Athletics
12. GP Block Schedule: Regular & Half Days

Hello Parents,

I have been reflecting last week and this week about community. A community is not something that forms on its own without intention and sacrifice. In a community, members share the deepest concerns and affirm similar values. We speak of teachers as being part of a community of learners and want the same for our students. There are different relationships in a community; student to student, teacher to teacher, teacher to student, parent to parent, and parent to teacher. It is this last relationship I want to focus on. I believe what makes the parent-teacher relationship so vital to a community is if both members of the relationship share one common goal; in our community, the general goal would be to do what is best for the child/student. Communities grow stronger as each relationship grows stronger. That relationship can and should grow stronger in the face of tension, difference, and even disagreement about what is best for the child. As a parent, teacher, and administrator, I have learned that the parent-teacher relationship must be built on humility and a willingness to have discussion. Only after much discussion can there be a renewed unity in partnering to do what is best for our children. Please reach out to teachers, staff, administration, and me to discuss; it can only make each relationship grow to build a community.

Have a nice weekend,

Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Senior Thesis
Senior Thesis Defense Panels are quickly approaching! All panels will consist of two main parts: 1) The Thesis Presentation: a brief presentation (of about 10 minutes) in which the student will highlight the essential ideas of the paper; and 2) The Thesis Panel Discussion: a panel of three faculty readers will be convened to conduct a discussion with the student about his or her Thesis. Parents are invited to attend. Please enter through the front office.

Next week the following students will have their panels:

Prom Dance Lessons
Juniors and Seniors attending prom must attend five hours of dance lessons. Please reach out to Mrs. Janssen with any questions.

ECNA: Forces of Nature
It’s official: the ECNA “Forces of Nature” started a compost at Glendale Prep and created a little video to tell you all about it. The goal of Forces of Nature is to educate everyone on the campus to properly sort their waste and help preserve our beautiful Arizona. The video clip is as fun as informative. Parents, students, faculty, and staff… let’s watch it now: https://youtu.be/DW9OmBdrWls.

With huge thanks to the Withers Family who welcomed us to their charming farm, to Dr. Ustach for her scientific insight, and to our partner TARONIS fuels. -Thank you, Mrs. Cognet-Pereira

Quater 4 Deficiency Notices
Quarter 4 Deficiencies were sent out today. If your student receives a Deficiency Notice, please talk it over with your child so a plan of action can be put into place for future success. Students are encouraged to reach out to their teachers to follow up with a plan to improve. Teachers are always available to help students during tutoring hours.

Class of 2021
Graduation Rehearsal (required) – Friday, May 28th: Rehearsal will take place at Glendale Nazarene Church, at 2:30 p.m. (this is an early release day). Rehearsal should take approximately one hour, and all seniors and faculty members are required to attend.

Senior Graduation – Saturday, May 29th: Graduation begins at 2:00 p.m. at Glendale Nazarene Church (5902 W. Cactus Rd. Glendale, AZ 85304). We ask seniors to arrive dressed in their cap, gown, stole, and tassel by 1:00 p.m. There will be light refreshments after the ceremony.

Each family received four tickets to the ceremony. There are a limited number of extra seats available; if you need additional tickets, please email Ms. Like at slike@glendaleprep.org and provide a brief explanation of why you are requesting extra tickets.

2020-2021 Yearbook
Click here to reserve your GP Yearbook now on the GP Payment Portal. Not sure if you’ve preordered? Check your GP Payment Portal account by logging in and clicking the “Account” tab then “Order History.”

The Academy for Classical Teachers -And Parents Too!
The Academy for Classical Teachers provides online summer enrichment for all classical educators. You are your children’s first educators in the home, so you are invited to join us! Learn more about the great authors that inspire our classical curriculum, like Boethius, Tocqueville, Shakespeare, Du Bois, Xenophon, and Aristotle. You can even learn Latin! To see all our course offerings and registration information, click here.

BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT FOR OUR TEACHERS

Glendale Prep is seeking an individual/couple to represent our academy on the 2021 Great Hearts Telethon Committee. The Great Hearts Telethon raises funds to benefit the Teacher Excellence Fund, which is distributed to our faculty as bonus compensation on an annual basis. Last year, Glendale Prep teachers received over $20,000 from this incredible event! This year’s Telethon will take place on September 25^th. We invite you to be a part of something great and join the Glendale Prep’s Telethon Committee. A full description of the position can be found here. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Haley Kucharo at hkucharo@greatheartsaz.org.

College Counseling

·   SENIORS:  Please make sure to regularly check the College Counseling Google Classroom for announcements and assignments. As we near the completion of school, you will have some Naviance housekeeping to finish and surveys to indicate participation in year-end events. It is extremely important you complete these tasks within the proper timeframe.

·   JUNIORS:  As we near the end of the school year, it will be important for you to regularly check your emails and the College Counseling Google Classroom as you will be receiving important information regarding letters of recommendation and College Application Bootcamp.

GP Athletics

The weather is getting hotter, and the leather in the car is burning your skin. Is this something you can relate to? If so, we have the solution! GP Athletics is offering car sunshades for the limited time offer of $15.00 each until April 23^rd.  After the 23^rd, the price of shades goes up to $20.00 each. To purchase, visit the GP payment portal and protect your car from the heat TODAY. Click here to purchase!

Wiffle Ball Tournament: Tomorrow, Saturday, April 24^th, GP Athletics will host our first annual “Golden Grif Wiffle Ball Tournament”! We are inviting Archway & Prep families to participate (5^th grade – Up). Students and parents alike can participate, and each team is guaranteed two games. Teams must have four players each, and we are capping participation at 16 teams.

Spring Ceremony: The Spring Sports Ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 19th, at 5:30 p.m. This event will feature middle and high school students and will serve as our celebratory event for their efforts this season!

College Signing: Congratulations to Madeline Wiest for signing with Emmaus Bible College! Madi played on the Lady Griffin Basketball team for four years. We look forward to Madeline’s future both as a student and an athlete.

High School Workouts (OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS): GP Athletics is excited to announce High School Workout Clinics! High school students 9^th – 12^th grades (boys & girls) will have the chance to attend workout sessions to improve strength, speed, and agility! To learn more and sign up, click here: GP Open Workout Clinics

BECOME A SPONSOR: Are you a small business owner? Do you want to support the vision of GP Athletics? Become a sponsor today! Click this link to learn more: Annual Athletic Sponsorship.

Tax Credits: GP Athletics is thankful for the many friends and families who contribute their Arizona Tax Credits to Glendale Prep. If you haven’t done so yet, click here to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/1655544328008727/posts/2892750240954790/

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Thank you to our GOLD Level Athletic Sponsors
Clean Air Solutions, Penny Chiropractic, Pete King Construction, Nally Paint Co., and Shipley Orthodontics 
Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!

To join our Athletic Parent Board email gp_APO@glendaleprep.org with your full name and the sport that your child participates in.