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Weekly Blast 5.06.22

May 9, 2022 -

School Dates to Note

  • May 6 Early Release 12:05; 8th Grade Dinner
  • May 12 Senior Dinner
  • May 13-14 8th Grade Drama Performances
  • May 16 Spring Concert Rehearsal
  • May 17 Spring Concert
  • May 19 Spring Sports Ceremony
  • May 21 11th Grade Drama Performance
  • May 23-27 Early Releases 12:05
  • May 24 8th Grade Promotion
  • May 27 High School Graduation
  • July 28 Bookstore
  • May 3 New Student Orientation 8:00 am-noon
  • July 28 Bookstore
  • August 3 New Student Orientation 8:00 am- noon
  • August 4 First Day of School 2022-2023
Table of Contents

  • A Note from the Headmaster
  • Summer School 2022
  • Eighth Grade Promotion
  • Not Returning to Glendale Prep?
  • Spring Concert
  • Academy for Classical Teachers- and Parents, Too!
  • College Counseling
  • Athletics
A Note from the Headmaster

Hello Parents,

Tradition, honor, respect, beauty, freedom, independence, sacrifice, blessing, leadership, humility, suffering, ideals, memories, and providence.

I have so enjoyed spending time with our graduating class of 2022. Here are some pictures.

Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Summer School 2022

We are pleased to announce that Glendale Prep will be offering Summer School from June 7th through June 30th. Please see this brochure for course offerings and other information, and sign up through this link.

There are also course offering at Veritas and North Phoenix this summer for those looking for additional classes. Links for registration are embedded in the attached brochures.

Eighth Grade Promotion

Parents of eighth-grade students are reminded that the Eighth-Grade Promotion will be held for parents only on Tuesday, May 24 from 1:10-2:10 PM. Please see separate email or contact Mr. Yost for more information.

Not Returning to Glendale Prep?

If your plans have changed and you will not be returning to Glendale Prep for the 2022-2023 school year, please contact Mrs. Kimpel at LKimpel@GlendalePrep.org to let her know as soon as possible.

Spring Concert

As a reminder, all 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students taking Music this semester are required to participate in the Spring Concert Tuesday, May 17th at Haven Church (formerly Glendale Nazarene Church). 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 and middle school students 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 Spring Concert will take place during the school day on Monday, May 16th. Students will be transported from the school by bus.

Concert attire for middle-school boys:

White long-sleeved collared dress shirt and black dress slacks
Black necktie (bowties are not allowed)
Black belt, socks, and dress shoes
No denim, external pockets, or patterned tops

Concert attire for middle-school girls:

A white blouse and solid black dress slacks or skirt (may not be shorter than the knee) or a black dress covered with a white blouse or cardigan (must have a cap-sleeve or longer)
Black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes are permitted, but flip-flops or boots will not be allowed)
Solid black tights are permitted, but leggings are not
Nail polish must follow dress code guidelines
No denim, external pockets, or patterned tops

Concert attire for high-school students:

Concert attire for high school is all black for both boys and girls. Boys will wear black long-sleeved collared dress shirts with black slacks, black belt, black dress shoes, and no tie. Girls will wear a black dress or black blouse with a black skirt or black dress slacks and black dress shoes (open-toed dress shoes and reasonable heels are permitted.) Ladies concert dresses must follow the dress code in the family handbook.

Attire must be professional, modest, and follow Glendale Prep dress code guidelines.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Kratz at akratz@glendaleprep.org, Mrs. Oganessian at DOganessian@archwayglendale.org, Mr. Yost at myost@glendaleprep.org or Mr. Liles at eliles@glendaleprep.org.

Academy for Classical Teachers- and Parents, Too!

The Academy for Classical Teachers is offering online enrichment courses this Summer, and Great Hearts families are invited to join us!  Our faculty includes Great Hearts teachers and leaders, as well as colleagues from Arizona State University, Hillsdale College, Howard University, Templeton Honors College, and the University of Dallas. Learn about Children’s Literature, Tolkien, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Mathematics, Music, the Seven Liberal Arts, the teaching of history, and more!  To register and learn more, visit: www.greatheartsamerica.org/act.

College Counseling

  • ASU HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Incoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to join the ASU Political History and Leadership program for an in-depth look at President Truman’s decision to recognize the State of Israel in 1948 by participating in a decision-making simulation. Students have two opportunities to participate in a session on Monday, August 2022. Use this LINK to obtain more information and to register.
  • COLLEGE COUNSELING WEBPAGE: For information related to additional summer programs and College Counseling events, use this LINK to view our page on the Glendale Prep website.

Athletics

Region Award Winners:

Click HERE to see softball region award winners.
Click HERE to see baseball region award winners.

Iron Griffin Award Winners– Congratulations to Haydn Wilson and Judah Mizysak for winning Iron Griffin of the month! Keep up the great work in GP Strength and Conditioning!

Girls Basketball Camp – Are you ready to take your basketball skills to the NEXT LEVEL?  Sign-up HERE TODAY!

Wiffle Ball Tournament – GP Athletics is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament for the 2021-2022 school year! Please the sign up link HERE for all information. This event will be held May 20th at 6:00 pm here at Griffin Stadium! Come one, come all! 

Strength & Conditioning Summer Training (7th grade – 11th grade boys & girls) – Click HERE to gain access to the payment portal for all summer strength training programs. The GP Strength and Conditioning staff will run specific programs incorporating strength and agility this summer. We highly encourage all 7th- 11th graders to participate and hope to see them soon! Coach’s contact information is below for any questions on scheduling:

Football – raddicott@glendaleprep.org
Boys Basketball – cbrown@glendaleprep.org
Girls Basketball – mdipietro@glendaleprep.org
Girls Soccer – rramsey@glendaleprep.org
Boys Soccer – llankford@glendaleprep.org
Cross Country – ewebdale@glendaleprep.org
Volleyball – slike@glendaleprep.org
7th grade (rising 8th graders) – mhawkins1@glendaleprep.org

Purchase Athletics Photos – Click HERE to gain access to action shots from your child’s athletic season! Mr. Lam and Mr. McBee do a phenomenal job each season. Thank you, gentlemen!

Save the date: Spring Sports Ceremony on 5/19/22 at 5:30 pm in the Moyes Gymnasium.

APO Volunteers: (Parent Volunteers at Games! Join Us!) Email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more!

Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook

BECOME A SPONSOR: Are you a business owner? Do you want to support the vision of GP Athletics? Become a sponsor today! Click THIS LINK to learn more or email JGarrison@glendaleprep.org.

Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast:
Liberty Buick & GMC, Clear Air Conditioning & Heating, Penny Chiropractic, West Valley Pain Solutions, Nally Paint Co., Blue Chip Auto Glass, Total Presence Management, Shipley Orthodontics, Wow Wow Lemonade (Lake Pleasant & Happy Valley Location), and Forman Motorworks!
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
Glendale Prep Website
Glendale Prep PSO Website
GP Athletics Website
“Like Us” on Facebook
2021-2022 School Calendar
Event Calendar
Booster Items
GP Family Handbook
Payment Portal
Lunch Ordering – Password “griffins4”
Tutoring Schedule
www.glendaleprep.org