Weekly Blast 9.13.21

• Sept 13- GH In-Service- No School
• Sept 14-17 Spirit Week
• Sept 17- Early Release
• Sept 17- Homecoming Game
• Sept 18- Homecoming Dance
• Sept 22- Picture Day
• Oct 1- Senior Retreat

• A Note from the Headmaster
• Homecoming Dance
• Community Investment and Telethon
• Athletics
• Time with the Headmaster
• College Counseling

Hello Parents,

I learned this week about a video put together by the Phoenix Fire Department to remember and honor the unity we forged as a nation after September 11, 2001. I remember exactly where I was the morning of this tragic event, remember the conversations, the emotions, and what took place in our country the weeks and months that followed; United We Stand seemed to be the spirit of every American for some time. I am sure each of you have a similar recollection. Fast forward twenty years- it is the case that for most of us, our children are of the age where this is merely a story rather than a personal memory. Our own Glendale Prep parent, John Mure, was one of many members of Phoenix Fire Department who went to New York City to serve. He and so many other men and women modeled the beauty of fraternity; may their service be an encouragement to us as we consider the blessing of unity in a school, community, and nation. I hope you and your family have an opportunity to watch this short video over the three-day weekend.

https://youtu.be/ZXyUgqzdjG8 ^[1]

With gratitude,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster​​​​​​

Homecoming Dance

High school students, bask in the neon glow and enjoy a night of dancing, food, games, and other activities at the Homecoming Dance on September 18th! Admission costs $15 if you purchase on the Payment Portal ^[2] ($20 at the door) and includes a dance lesson before the dance.

Theme: Neon Glow

Date: Saturday, September 18

Time: 5:30-9pm. Doors close at 6pm. Dance lesson runs from 6-7pm.

Location: GP gym or Archway MPR (location will be finalized soon)

Cost: $15 on the payment portal ^[2]; $20 at the door

Dress Code: No jeans, shorts, tank tops, or t-shirts. Gentlemen must wear collared shirts (either button-up or polo). For ladies who chose to wear dresses, the necklines must be no lower than 4 finger-widths below the collar bone. The hems of dresses and skirts must be no higher than 4 finger-widths above the knee. Dresses may be strapless or spaghetti-strap. No see-through dresses, open-back dresses, or dresses with thigh-high slits. Students must dance in their socks if they do not have white-soled shoes.

High school event only. Permission slips will be handed out in class; students must come to the dance with a signed permission slip.

Community Investment and Telethon

Have you heard the rumors that something not quite right is going on at our beloved Glendale Prep campus?  Is our Headmaster accepting bribes from students to get out of detention?  What is happening?!  Want to find out more?  Tune into the Great Hearts Teacher Excellence Fund Telethon on Saturday, September 25^th.

Help us get to the bottom of this by volunteering at the Telethon on Saturday, September 25th at Veritas Prep in Phoenix.  Come serve at this exciting event benefiting our Glendale Prep teachers!  Click here ^[3] to sign up now!  For additional information call Cathy Sparks with Academy Giving at 623.889.0822.

Athletics

Middle School Schedules – Schedules can be found on GlendalePrepAthletics.com ^[4], or the Great Hearts Middle School League website found HERE ^[5].  On this website you can find league results, standings, and updates! Let’s go, Griffins!

Varsity Football Game –This FRIDAY (tonight!) 9.10.21:

• Theme – White Out! Glendale Prep vs. Dysart @7:00 pm – Griffin Stadium
• New Stand Alert – Wow Wow Lemonade is now the official beverage of Glendale Prep Athletics. Introducing, “The Griffin,” the custom lemonade especially made for the good folks at Glendale Prep Academy. Check out the attached promotional image to see our blue & gold creation! Thank you Wow Wow Lemonade!
• Also, at the entrance of the stadium, be sure to check out the featured vehicles compliments of Liberty Buick l GMC. Staff, families, coaches, and students receive a $500.00 coupon/discount off of any new or used GMC or Buick when visiting their locations. Tell em’ Glendale Prep sent you, and bring your gold coupon!

APO Volunteers (Parent Volunteers at Games! Join Us!):
https://signup.com/go/vvkrnvh ^[6]

Playing a sport? Click below for payment. Payment is not due until the start of the regular-season games. Use the links below for payment:
HS – HS Fall Sports 21-22 ^[7]
MS  – MS Fall Sports 21-22  ^[8]

• 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 ^[9] to learn more or email JGarrison@glendaleprep.org.
• Follow Us: @gpathleticdept – Instagram & @Glendale Prep Athletics – Facebook
• Tax Credits: We are kicking off a new year and need YOU! Contact csparks@glendaleprep.org for tax credit questions and details. Your tax credits directly support GP Athletics!
• Thank you to our GOLD & Platinum Level Athletic Sponsors for today’s Athletic Blast:
  Liberty Buick & GMC, Clean 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!

Time with the Headmaster

Join us for an opportunity to spend time with Mr. Navarrette and other members of the administration, and be a guest in the classroom. Please sign up HERE ^[10]and bring any questions you have. This event is for adults only. We look forward to seeing you!

College Counseling

• We would like to invite all Freshmen to our final College Counseling Night Thursday, September 16, 6:00-7:30 pm. The evening will offer unique and significant information for college planning pertinent to Freshmen. Please plan to attend in the Archway MPR with at least one parent.
• College Representative Visit from Embry Riddle:
  • When- Monday, September 20, 2021
  • Where- Glendale Prep Library
  • Time- 12:30-1:00
  • Sign-up- Junior/Senior College Counseling Bulletin Board
• ​​​​​​​We would also like to invite all Glendale Prep families to join us at 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 16^th for a virtual presentation, The True Cost of College and How to Make it More Affordable, by college financial planning expert Monica Felton, MBA, CFP. Learn strategies today to reduce your overall cost of college and ultimately make college more affordable.  All grades welcome and encouraged! Felton will touch on the different types of financial aid and help parents understand what financial aid is and what it is not. She will define EFC, the government’s formula used to determine financial aid, and required dates and financial forms such as FAFSA and CSS Profile. Every family will pay something for college. An early understanding of the facts surrounding the financial aspect of college will ensure the most success.

Please RSVP ^[11] for this event in advance.

Contact Information
Lynn Kimpel, Office Manager
lkimpel@glendaleprep.org

Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 4
or attendance@glendaleprep.org