Weekly Blast 8.30.19

• Sept 2 – No School – Labor Day
• Sept 5 – College Counseling: Sr. Night
• Sept 9 – College Counseling: Jr. Night
• Sept 13 – Early Release 12:05 p.m.
• Sept 13-14 – High School Epic Cycle
• Sept 16 – No School – Teacher In-Service
• Sept 17 – College Counseling: Soph. Night
• Sept 18 – Picture Day
• Sept 18 – College Counseling: Frosh. Night

1. A Note From the Headmaster ^[1]
2. Homework Load ^[2]
3. Tutoring Schedule ^[3]
4. High School Epic Cycle ^[4]
5. GP Athletics ^[5]
6. Spain 2020 ^[6]
7. France 2020 ^[7]
8. Community Investment & Tax Credit ^[8]
9. College Counseling ^[9]

Greetings Parents,

It was so wonderful to see many of you at Curriculum Night. I hope your choice to entrust your son or daughter to GP was reinforced and strengthened as you sat in each class.I am using this blast to highlight a special addition to our school community- home football games. I had the pleasure last Friday night and will do so later this evening, to experience this event first hand. We likely had 500 fans at our last game, and I hope for even more tonight, so definitely plan to bring your lawn chair and be ready to cheer under the lights.It has been a blessing to see fruit from the labor and generosity of so many individuals. Mr. Garrison puts in an eighteen-hour day for each game; many teachers give of their time to “work” the night; our Athletic Parent Organization is utilized to find parents to help with field set up, concessions, and clean up; finally, our coaches and players compete for us, our school, and community. I experienced the first game, not as a Headmaster but as a parent- I can picture vividly as I write this:

• My oldest running off to be with his classmates
• My two other sons getting snacks and of course, wanting more
• My daughter dancing to the music and not listening when I tell her to get off the field as she tests boundaries by creeping slightly towards the endzone
• My wife and I celebrating during and after various plays

These are memories and moments of joy that we shared together, as a community. I am grateful for so many who served to make this happen and provide an opportunity for my family to form this memory; I will cherish it always.

Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster

Homework Load
The Middle School homework load on average should be 1 hour and 40 minutes each night. The designated time is 20 minutes per night for Math and Literature/Composition and 15 minutes for every other class.

The High School homework load on average should be 2 hours each night. The designated time is 40 minutes per night for Humane Letters and 20 minutes for every other class.

Please reach out to teachers if you have questions or concerns regarding the homework load; please copy Ms. Wegener, our Dean of Academics, on the email as well at kwegener@glendaleprep.org ^[10].

Semester 1 Tutoring Schedule
We encourage students to take advantage of tutoring that is offered by our wonderful GP teachers. Please view the Semester 1 Tutoring Schedule on the Glendale Prep Website ^[11] under the Academics tab.

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 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 ^[12]. 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.

GP Athletics

• High School Football game tonight, Friday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m.! It’s a White-Out!
  • Here at GP Stadium: View Event Parking Procedures here ^[13].
  • Cash only at the gate for entry, but cash and debit accepted at concessions.
• JV and Varsity Volleyball play on Wednesday, September 4th at Veritas Prep.
  • JV at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:00 p.m.! Go check out our Lady Griffins!
• Middle School Sports are up and running!
  • Check out glendaleprepathletics.com ^[14] for schedules and updates.
• Love sports? The APO (Athletic Parent Organization) is looking for more parents to join.
  • Individuals interested can email gp_apo@glendalepreppo.org ^[15].

Please email Mr. Garrison at jgarrison@glendaleprep.org ^[16] with any questions. Follow GP Athletics: “gpathleticdept” on Instagram and “Glendale Prep Athletics” on Facebook.

Spain 2020
This coming summer, Mr. Allison will be leading a trip of GP students to Spain. We 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 quickly approaching! Please reach out to Mr. Allison at callison@glendaleprep.org ^[17] for information about the trip and how to sign up. Enrollment closes Friday, September 6th at midnight!

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 information or to attend the meeting, please contact Madame Pereira: cpereira@glendaleprep.org ^[18].

Community Investment & Tax Credit
FREE MONEY
FOR OUR SCHOOL!

Did you know that you can double or even triple your Community Investment and Tax Credit donations to Glendale Prep? Many companies will match your donations to our school through their Corporate Gift Matching Programs. And, it’s an easy way to increase the impact of your donations!

Simply reach out to your Human Resources department to find out if your company offers a Corporate Matching Gifts Program. If your company does have a Matching Gifts program, please submit the appropriate paperwork to your Human Resources department to have your gifts to our school matched.

Still need to make your Community Investment pledge for 2019-20? Just Make a one-time gift or to set up monthly gifts here ^[19]. Please contact Cathy Sparks at csparks@glendaleprep.org ^[20]  or 623.889.0822 with any questions.

Thank you for supporting Glendale Prep!

College Counseling
SENIORS: Barrett Honors application workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th from 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. In addition, please note college essay help is offered after school at least once a week. Check the bulletin board outside College Counseling and GroupMe texts for specific dates and times.

PARENTS: Note the following dates and place them 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.

Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org ^[22]