| A Note From the Headmaster
Hello Parents,
Yesterday we had our first of twelve “House Days”. We shifted our schedule to provide 50 minutes at the end of the day where every student was placed in a house and then broke off into groups to learn about the system and plan for the year. The House System is designed to provide roughly twenty-five students across the grades and two teachers time for comradery, team building, and friendship.The Houses will compete for points not only in our traditional field days but through various competitions throughout the year, as well, as opportunities to show their school spirit on a weekly basis. While “WE ARE GP”, we also hope the students will build a special loyalty to their House for years to come as well as form life-long relationships with both teachers and their classmates. Each House is symbolized by an animal, virtue, and seeks to live out a specific motto.The Four Houses include:House of Hyrax (The Badger); Courage; Dum spiro spero- While I breathe, I hope.
House of Lutra (The Otter); Fortitude; Virtus tentamine gaudet- Strength rejoices in the challenge.
House of Vulpes (The Fox); Wisdom; Discimus ut serviamus- We learn in order to serve.
House of Falconis (The Falcon): Dedication; Age quod Agis- Do what you are doing well. I am very excited about this new tradition at GP!Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
Curriculum Night
We would like to invite all Glendale Prep parents to our Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 29th. This is our annual kick-off event and an excellent opportunity to meet our administration and faculty, in addition to discussing our curriculum and educational pedagogy.
Check-in will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the gym lobby followed by refreshments and our opening presentation. We will then transition to classroom demonstrations, where parents will have the opportunity to follow their child’s class schedule and observe a mini-lesson in each class. The evening will conclude by 8:15 p.m. This is a parent-only event. Please click on Curriculum Night to sign up for the event.
Arrival & Parking
The campus will open for parking at 6:00 p.m. Please do not arrive before 6:00 p.m. All vehicles will enter from 83rd Ave., and the first 60 cars will be directed to park perpendicular to the building’s main sidewalk. After these spots are filled, all parking spots throughout the lot will be available, including the student parking lot. You can see the Event Parking Procedure here. Parents should enter the building through the north gym entrance. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Semester 1 Tutoring Schedule
We encourage students to take advantage of tutoring that is offered by our wonderful GP teachers. Please see the Semester 1 Tutoring Schedule here or you can find it on the Glendale Prep Website under the Academics tab.
GP Athletics
- High School Football tonight Friday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. against Trivium Prep!
- 9th Annual Blue & Gold Classic tomorrow, Saturday, August 24th.
- Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and the run starts at 7:00 a.m.
- 2-mile course; $5 entry fee
- All proceeds support the Cross Country Team and Athletics
- Fall Griffin Awakening
- All JV/Varsity Fall sports schedules are on glendaleprepathletics.com.
- All Athletic Fees for participation are DUE before the 1st game of your season, this is in the Athletic Parent Handbook on Glendaleprep.org.
- Middle School game schedules will be released next week for families.
- Students interested in joining the G.O.A.T.S manager program, please email Mr. Hawkins at mhawkins@glendaleprep.org.
Please email Mr. Garrison at jgarrison@glendaleprep.org with any questions. Follow GP Athletics: “gpathleticdept” on Instagram and “Glendale Prep Athletics” on Facebook.
Astronomy Night
Come out to see Jupiter, Saturn, and other astronomical marvels through two large telescopes on Saturday, August 24th (tomorrow) on the GP field from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Roper will be showing a variety of objects through his telescopes and taking all manner of questions about astronomy and the night sky. Feel free to bring your telescope, as well, if you have one. The event is free and open to all friends and family of Glendale Prep.
Leaving Early Reminder
For the safety of our students, parents are required to come into the front office and sign students out when leaving for an appointment. When arriving, please allow yourself enough time for students to be reached in their classroom, write down any homework, go to their locker, and come to the front office. The front office receives a high frequency of calls with over 590 students, especially at the end of the day. Please do not call or email to request your student be released unless you have a student driver.
Remember that Wednesdays are half days for Archway, release begins at 1:30 p.m. and on regular days they begin pick-up at 2:30 p.m. Thank you for your help in keeping all of our students safe.
Spain 2020
This coming summer, Mr. Allison will be leading a trip of GP students to Spain. They will walk the fabled Gran Vía of Madrid, take in a serene evening of tapas and flamenco in Seville, explore the visually stunning Alhambra palace in Granada, ride a zipline over the Tagus river in Toledo, and bask in the sun and beautiful sights of the Costa del Sol.
If you are interested in having your child be part of this incredible trip (parents are welcome to come as well), the last enrollment period is coming up soon! The informational meeting will be Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m. in room 409 (courtyard room). Please RSVP for the meeting here. Hope to see you there!
France 2020
You want to eat a croissant in a cafe with a view on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, chase Marie-Antoinette’s ghost in the Palais of Versailles, feel like a Lord walking in the castles of la Loire, or see the beaches of Normandy where the American and English troops arrived in 1944 to liberate France and Europe? Here is the opportunity to live your dream: a trip to France in June 2020 (with Educational First travel).
A family meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the library. For more info or to attend the meeting, please contact Madame Pereira: cpereira@glendaleprep.org
High School Epic Cycle: The Iliad
When: Friday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 14th at 7:00 a.m.
Where: Glendale Preparatory Academy
What: Students will participate in an all-night beginning-to-end reading of “The Iliad.” Students will take turns reading and also enjoy dramatized performances of specific sections of text; please make sure to bring a copy of the text if you have one. Students will also have the opportunity to play games, engage in artistic activities, put on skits, hang out with teachers, make s’mores and more.
Deadline: Deadline for online registration and payment is Tuesday, September 10th.
Payment: The cost is $12.00 with online advanced registration or $15.00 at the door. Register and pay here. Upon check out, you will be asked to review a waiver and give permission for your student to attend this event.
Night of the Event: Students must check-in at the gym lobby. Phones must 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. Students may wear comfortable clothing (including pajamas). Clothing must be “Glendale Prep appropriate”. This means:
- No sleeveless shirts
- No visible undergarments
- No short shorts or spandex. Shorts should approach the knee but no longer
- Pants should fit properly (no pants should hang below the waist and no undergarments should appear above the waistband)
- No inappropriate wording or graphics on clothing
Students who do not follow the clothing guidelines will be asked to call parents to bring appropriate clothing.
• Students can bring their own board games, cards, or other non-electronic entertainment to have fun with friends.
• Students should bring their sleeping bag, pillow, and comfortable clothes for sleeping.
• Students will receive pizza for dinner, snacks and drinks throughout the night, and a hot breakfast. If your student has food sensitivities, please make certain they bring approved food with them, as we will be unable to accommodate special diets. Students can bring their own candy and other snacks, but energy drinks will not be allowed.
• All students must be dropped off no later than 7:15 p.m.; student-athletes must notify Ms. Stanford if they need to arrive late because of a game. All students must be picked up by 7:15 a.m. Students who need to check out before 7 a.m. must make arrangements with Ms. Stanford in advance or be checked out by a parent.
Tax Credit
********************************GRIFFIN AWAKENING*****************************************
What happens outside the classroom is an important part of our student’s education. It is Glendale Prep’s mission to bring up Great Hearted young people who learn and develop not only through rigorous academics, but also through our athletic programs, field trips, after school clubs, on-campus events, and other character-building programs. The funding for these activities is provided through our Tax Credit drive.
Please help us support our students by giving your Arizona Tax Credit to Glendale Prep. Remember, you will receive your contribution back as a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona State taxes. Simply Make your contribution today here . Thank you for supporting GP! GO GRIFFINS!
Cathy Sparks
College Counseling
Last call for GP’s SAT Test Prep Workshop! Sign up by today, Friday, August 23rd. See the flyer here.
Junior students and parents: The Great Hearts College Symposium is on Saturday, October 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend. There will be presentations for parents and a chance for students to interact with over 50 college reps. See the flyer here.
Place the dates below on your calendar. Each of these evenings offers unique and significant information for college planning pertinent to specific high school class year. All meetings will be held in the Archway MPR.
- Senior Night – Thursday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m.
- Junior Night – Monday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m.
- Sophomore Night – Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m.
- Freshmen Night – Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m.
Save the Date! Thursday, October 24th Glendale Prep is hosting multiple college rep visits during the morning hours. Check the college counseling website for which colleges and universities will be attending. Despite it being conference week we are requesting all sophomore, junior, and senior students interested in a four-year college plan on attending. Stay tuned for more information
Please click events listed below for more specific event information:
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