Weekly Blast 8.05.22

• Aug 16 College Night Seniors
• Aug 18 College Night Juniors
• Aug 20 Study Skills Workshop
• Aug 25 Curriculum Night
• Aug 31- Sept 2 High School Retreat

• A Note from the Headmaster
• Community Investment
• Friendly Dress Code Reminders
• College Counseling
• High School Retreat
• Athletics

Hello Parents,

It has been a delightful first two days of school. I wanted my first blast to share about a change when it comes to discipline, coaching, and our partnership with you, as we exhort and guide our students to seek goodness, as well as work for restoration with a teacher. After reflecting and gathering feedback from teachers, parents, and students over the last school year, I confirmed that we have not been consistently affirming the following principle: “No coaching without consequence, and no consequence without coaching.” Our hope has always been that if a teacher decided to issue a detention, that consequence would come after a conversation with a student that involved coaching. The teacher and student could discuss expectations, attitude, behavior, and perspectives; however, for various reasons, at times, that conversation has not been taking place. Thus, we need to ensure that discussion and coaching is taking place.

So, here is the new process when it comes to teachers and the consequence of issuing a detention.

• Teachers will set up a time to have a conversation with a student during lyceum.
• It is the student’s responsibility to meet the teacher during lyceum.
• A teacher may discern to issue a detention after this first coaching session.
• A teacher will send parents an email about the incident, the lyceum conversation, and the decision to issue a detention or not. The goal of this email is partnership with you. Your feedback is necessary and valuable, especially if you have advice and guidance for how best to encourage and support your child. Teachers welcome your perspective.
• If a detention is issued, students will serve detentions now after school from 3:10-3:45pm with our Dean of Students, Mr. Kontak.
• Teachers may visit detention to have a follow-up conversation with the student to work for any needed restoration.

We also have a clear escalation process when it comes to multiple detentions in a quarter; it will lead to more conversations with you and very specific consequences. If you have questions about the new process, please reach out to me or Mr. Kontak, our Dean of Students. I am very hopeful this new process will ensure conversation, coaching, and partnership with you.

Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Community Investment

What an exciting year we all have ahead of us!  I hope your first few days have been joyful as our students connect with friends and teachers for this 2022-23 school year.  For myself, I am grateful for the privilege to serve our campus in my seventh year in Academy Giving.  My role is to raise the necessary funds for Glendale Prep that make our classical liberal arts curriculum possible.  We do this through two vital campaigns, Community Investment and our Arizona Public School Tax Credit campaign.  I look forward to sharing more about how you can partner with our Glendale Prep community and support our great academy.  In the meantime, please feel free to contact me at 623.889.0822 should you need any assistance starting your school year.  Go Griffins!

In the service of our students and teachers,
Cathy Sparks

Friendly Dress Code Reminders

Nearly all of our students were aware of the dress code particulars and updates. However, we are seeing the need for a few reminders.

• Hair– For both boys and girls, the hair must be a natural color and neatly groomed. Gentlemen must remember that hair should be trimmed so as to not cover the eyes or ears and should not touch the collar. Gentlemen can style or cut their hair to ensure these guidelines.
• Skirts– Skirts need to touch the top of the knee. Some of our ladies have skirts that are more than 2 inches above the knee, which is not in accordance with our dress code requirements.  Please either hem the skirt or purchase one that is the appropriate length. Starting Monday, we will have conversations with young ladies.
• Nail polish is allowed, but it needs to be natural, pink, red, or French manicure.  Also, the nails should extend just beyond the finger tips.
• Jewelry is allowed, but bracelets and necklaces must be metal. No fabric or rubber bracelets/necklaces are allowed. Students may wear a Fitbit watches; however, no smart watch that can send or receive text/phone OR has internet capability is allowed. If there is jewelry that is required to be worn in accordance with your sacred beliefs or religion, please reach out to Mr. Kontak.

Thank you so much for your diligence and for partnering with us to be make this a successful year!

College Counseling

SAVE THE DATE! Class specific nights are offered by College Counseling to provide families with information and guidance in the college process throughout each year of high school. Students and at least one parent should plan on attending.

• SENIOR NIGHT: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 6pm-7:30pm in the Archway MPR.
  This meeting additionally provides essential information for seniors and their families related to the Senior Trip and the Senior Thesis.
• JUNIOR NIGHT:  Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 6pm-7:30pm in the Archway MPR.
• SOPHOMORE NIGHT:  Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 6pm-7:30pm in the Archway MPR.
• FRESHMAN NIGHT: Thursday September 15, 2022 from 6pm-7:30pm in the Archway MPR.

High School Retreat

This is the last week to sign up for the High School Retreat at Lost Canyon! If you are planning to have your student attend, please submit your payments to the payment portal by Friday, August 12th. If you would like to volunteer, please be sure you email Ms. Valentine by August 12th.

Athletics

Fall Sports Meet the Coach Night is taking place this coming Monday 8/8 at 6:00 pm in the GP Courtyard! The following sports are being offered for Athletes this Fall:

• Middle School: Football, Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball
• High School: Football, Cross Country, Swim, Volleyball

Glendale Prep has a NEW Athletics Website & Registration Platform! All Athletes will need to now register on: https://greatheartsglendaleathletics.org/

• Help & Instructions can be found under the “FILES & LINKS” section.
• Registrations must be completed by the 1^st day of practice/tryouts!
• Reach out to mhawkins@glendaleprep.org for registration questions

Fall Sports Payments & Fees can be found on the GP Payment Portal:

• Middle School Sports found HERE.
• High School Sports found HERE.

** Payments/ fees are due by the first game of the season!

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

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, and Wow Wow Lemonade (Lake Pleasant & Happy Valley Location)!

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