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Weekly Blast 5.21.2021

School Dates to Note:

  • May 21 – Senior Dinner
  • May 22 – 8th Grade Dinner
  • May 24-28 – Early Release 12:05 p.m.
  • May 25-27 – Exams & Textbook Returns
  • May 25 – 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
  • May 28 – Last Day of School: Required
  • May 28 – Senior Graduation Rehearsal
  • May 29 – Class of 2021 Graduation
  • June 1-24 – Summer School
  • June 4-5 – Uniform Try-On Event
  • JULY 26 – BOOKSTORE
  • Aug 4 – New Student Orientation
  • Aug 5 – First Day of School
Table of Contents:

  1. A Note From Headmaster [1]
  2. Last Week of School [2]
  3. Summer School [3]
  4. S2/Q4 Evaluations [4]
  5. 2021-2022 Change of Plans? [5]
  6. Summer Office Hours [6]
  7. Great Hearts Telethon [7]
  8. College Counseling [8]
  9. GP Athletics [9]
  10. Block Schedule: Remote & Onsite [10]
A Note From Headmaster

Hello Parents,

We have our End of Year Assembly on the last day of school this coming Friday. After the assembly, students spend time cleaning out their lockers, checking in their textbooks, and helping with classroom clean-up. The day then ends with students having some time to sign yearbooks on the field, blacktop, patio, and in the gym. Please know that we will not be keeping grades separated from other grades during the one-hour yearbook signing time. Students will be outdoors but will not be separated by grade level for yearbook signing during the last hour, so students might want to take precautions by wearing a mask if there is a concern.

The Arete Awards given to students on the last day include the following:

The Sapientia Award is given to students whose academic excellence is clearly driven by a love of learning. Not just technically proficient, and not primarily motivated by grades, these students are known for their joyful and receptive attitude to the subject of study, their humility in the face of difficult intellectual questions, their depth of inquiry in a given topic, and their authentic sense of wonder.

The Augustine Award is given to students who have shown outstanding perseverance in pursuing the ideals of the academy and, as a result, have experienced significant growth in virtues of intellect and character. Through their attitude and efforts, they exemplify the spirit of Glendale Preparatory Academy.

The Humanitas Award is given to students who help build an authentic and vibrant community while on campus. These students show an open-handed generosity of spirit in their interactions with classmates, faculty, and staff at Glendale Preparatory Academy. Their community spirit grows out of a sense of purpose: not simply aspiring to belong to a group but to strive together for the good. They have charity for others, contribute to the school culture through their attitude and actions, and show integrity under pressure.

The Griffin Award is given to the student-athletes who stand out in their striving for true excellence on the field, on campus, and in the classroom. These students have distinguished themselves through outstanding athleticism, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and commitment to the ideals of the academy.

Sincerely,

Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Last Week of School
Semester Exams: Semester exams will be administered on Tuesday, May 25th – Thursday, May 27th. The exams will be comprehensive of the material taught in Quarters 3 and 4. We ask parents to discuss the importance of semester exams with their sons and daughters and to encourage them to communicate with their teachers if they have questions about how to best prepare for exams. High School and Middle School Distance Learners received specific instructions last week regarding semester exams and school-issued textbook and device returns.

School-Issued Textbook Returns: Parents, please remind your children to bring the appropriate school-issued textbook(s) with them to each scheduled exam. Any school-issued textbooks not returned or submitted in unusable condition will be taken out of the textbook deposit. Please use the link to review the grade level textbook list: https://glendaleprep.greatheartsamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/06/2020-21-Textbook-List-1.pdf [11]

Last Day of School: Attendance is mandatory on the last day of school. Yearbooks will be handed out on the last day. If students do not attend school that day they will need to make arrangements to pick up their yearbook during the limited summer hours, over summer break. NO SHARPIE PENS are allowed on campus for yearbook signing. There are a limited number of yearbooks still available for $50. Click here [12] to order your GP Yearbook now. Not sure if you’ve preordered? Check your GP Payment Portal [13] account by logging in and clicking the “Account” tab then “Order History.”

  • What to Wear
    • Glendale Prep Uniform
  • What to Bring
    • Bag to carry any remaining locker items
    • Any school textbooks that were not returned at semester exams
  • Schedule for the Day
    • Student Award Assembly
    • Cleaning and Organizing
    • Locker/Textbook Check
    • Yearbook Signing and Outdoor Activities
  • Where to Go
    • Report to your Block A first-period class by 8:05 a.m.

Lost and Found: The lost and found cart will be purged at the end of the school year. If you have any items that your student has lost, please have your student check the lost and found cart by the last day of school.

Summer School
We are pleased to announce that Glendale Prep will be offering Summer School from June 1st through June 24th.  All classes will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Click HERE [14] to view the brochure.

The following classes will be offered Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.:

  • Math Foundations (incoming 6th graders) – Mr. Thompson
    • This class is recommended for any incoming 6th grader who would like to get a jump start on their Middle School math journey.
  • Algebra I/II (rising 7th and 8th graders) – Mr. Selle
    • This is the perfect class for students who could benefit from additional instruction to better develop their Algebra skills
  • High School Algebra (refresher for high school students) – Mrs. Christensen
    • This class is designed to help students brush up on Algebra skills necessary for success in Calculus and on standardized tests (SAT/ACT)

The following classes will be offered Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.:

  • Literature and Composition Foundations (incoming 6th and rising 7th graders)- Mr. Wiebe
    • Mr. Wiebe will work with students on grammar and writing skills, preparing them for higher levels of Middle School Lit Comp
  • Latin I/II (rising 7th and 8th graders who struggled in Latin) – Mr. Tierney
    • This class is designed to reinforce basic Latin skills for students who had a difficult time in Latin I and II and a desire to build stronger foundational skills

The following class will be offered Tuesday-Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 1st through June 10th ONLY:

  • Study Skills (incoming 6th and rising 7th graders) – Mr. Wiebe
    • This class will focus on organizational skills, notetaking, and time management

Additionally, we are pleased to share that we will offer both High School Art and Drama this summer. The High School Art Workshops will be led by Mrs. Mure. She is offering three one-week workshops between June 1st and June 17th (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). Students can sign up for one, two, or all three workshops. The High School Drama Workshop will be led by Mrs. LeTrent and students will perform the musical “Into the Woods.” It is audition-based with auditions held on May 20th; click here [15] to sign up for auditions. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 14th through July 8th (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) with performances on July 9th and 10th.

You can obtain more details and enroll here: https://glendaleprep.configio.com/pd/905/gp-summer-school [16]

Semester 2/Quater 4 Evaluations
Parents can expect an email with a link to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to view, save, and print Semester 2/Quarter 4 Evaluation by Friday, June 11th. The grades are only viewable for a few weeks, so please remember to save a digital copy or/and print a hard copy for your records. If you do not receive an email, please contact Mrs. Hayakawa at shayakawa@glendaleprep.org [17].

2021-2022 Change of Plans?
If your plans have changed and your child will not be attending Glendale Prep next school year, please reach out to Mrs. Hayakawa [17] so she can send you the 2021-2022 withdrawal form and place you on the list to receive a textbook deposit refund. Awareness of any non-returning students helps GP with their 2021-2022 budget, and it allows us to offer a seat to a student on the waitlist eagerly awaiting to enter Glendale Prep.

Summer Office Hours
Summer Office Hours are between June 1st – July 30th, during which the office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. The office will be closed for Summer Break June 25th-July 11th. We will return to full-time office hours beginning August 2nd at 7:30 a.m.

During the summer the front office staff works throughout the campus closing out the school year and preparing for the following school year (reordering and restocking supplies, submitting and requesting records, repairing textbooks, taking inventory, etc.) For prompt service, please email attendance@glendaleprep.org [18] before your visit.

TEACHER EXCELLENT FUND TELETHON

Looking for a way to support our amazing teachers before summer break? As a Great Hearts parent, you know the success of our school truly lies in the passion, talent, and dedication of our teachers. This year’s Great Hearts Telethon will support Glendale Prep’s Teacher Excellence Fund, which recognizes and rewards our amazing teachers. We expect to reach 13,000+ viewers through YouTube, Facebook, and all twenty-one of our Great Hearts Academy websites! We are seeking event sponsors, live-auction items, and hourly raffle items to help raise money during this year’s telethon. The Great Hearts 2021 Telethon will be live-streamed on September 25th, 2021. If you would like to get involved or learn more about how you or your business can help, please contact Cathy Sparks at csparks@glendaleprep.org [19].

College Counseling

·   ASU Civic Leadership Institute Summer Program: For those high school students interested in taking a deeper dive into the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, this summer program is June 21 through June 25 is offering both a virtual and in-person option. Click this LINK [20] for more detailed information.

·      ASU/Barrett Honors College:  Now offering limited in-person information sessions and tours. Please use this LINK [21] to schedule.

GP Athletics

GP Athletics is offering car sunshades for $20.00 each. To purchase, visit the GP payment portal and protect your car from the heat TODAY. Click here to purchase! [22]

 

Spring Sports Ceremony Replay: Griffin Sports Net – YouTube [23]

Summer Training Links & Information:
Volleyball Summer Camps (MS/HS): 2021 Volleyball Camps [24] & Contact Coach Roberge, jroberge@archwayglendale.org [25] for information on the summer training schedule.

Football Summer Camp (HS): GP Football Summer Camp [26] & Contact Coach Addicott, coachaddicott.gpfootball@outlook.com [27] for information on the summer training schedule.

Girls Basketball (MS/HS): Inaugural NEXT LEVEL Basketball Camp [28] Contact Coach MJ, mdipietro@archwayglendale.org [29] for questions or concerns about summer.

Boys Basketball (HS): https://glendaleprep.configio.com/pd/932/hs-boys-basketball-camp [30]. Contact Coach Brown for questions or concerns about summer.- brown.carlon@icloud.com [31]

Boys Basketball Camp (MS) – GriffinU https://glendaleprep.configio.com/pd/943/griffinu [32]. Contact Coach Roundy for more information at nroundy@glendaleprep.org [33]

Golf (HS/MS): https://glendaleprep.configio.com/pd/928/golf-summer-camps [34]. Contact Coach McNee for questions or concerns about summer.bruce@scottsdalegolfplace.com [35]

Softball (HS): https://glendaleprep.configio.com/pd/931/softball-summer-camp [36]. Contact Coach Barnes for questions or concerns about summer. – hbarnes@archwayglendale.org [37]

Girls Soccer (HS/MS): https://glendaleprep.configio.com/pd/927/gp-girls-soccer-camp [38] . Contact Coach Ramsey for questions or concerns about summer. coachramsey.az@gmail.com [39]

Boys Soccer (HS) – Training Schedule coming soon. Contact Coach Lankford at leo.m.lankford@gmail.com [40].

Baseball (MS/HS) – Contact Coach Sanchez at coachsanchez2142@gmail.com [41] for information on summer training, games, and skill development.

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 [42].

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/ [43]

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

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 [44] with your full name and the sport that your child participates in.