| A Note From Headmaster
Hello Parents,
We have wrapped up our first week onsite! It was exhausting but certainly worthwhile. There were many challenges such as learning a new drop-off and pick-up procedure, maneuvering on campus with a new schedule, navigating locker difficulties, working sound and video for our distance learners, and remaining in grade-level designated areas. We are still working to adjust different aspects of the day, as needed. We will be solidifying a tutoring schedule by next week, which will allow students to attend tutoring during their Lyceum to seek assistance from teachers and ask questions on their homework. It has taken a bit of scheduling to ensure that rooms would be designated per grade/per course, so I appreciate the students’ patience this first week as they had to be outside for Lyceum.
Thank you to all the parents who have sent encouraging words to teachers and staff. Thank you, as well, for your smiles, waves, and hellos. I am so proud of our teachers taking on an unprecedented load in service to our children.
Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
Front Office Visitors
To limit the exposure of Covid-19 to the campus we ask that students are prepared for school each day. Please ensure your child has books, homework, lunch, mask, and transportation plans before they arrive at school each morning. Lunches should only be dropped off on a rare occasion that lunch is accidentally left in the car or at home. We ask that when possible, appointments are scheduled for early release days, before school, or after school. Additionally, all PSO purchased items will be placed directly in your child’s locker if the student is an in-person learner. If the item is not there, please reach out to the PSO (since we do not have access to those purchases). As an aside, we recommend students place a backup mask in their backpack or locker. Thank you for helping to keep our campus healthy and running. Please email any Glendale Prep questions to attendance@glendaleprep.org.
Teacher Excellence Fund
Great Hearts is seeking parent and student (11th and 12th grade only) volunteers for the Teacher Excellence Fund Telethon on Saturday, September 19th. Funds raised will provide bonus compensation to our very own teachers here at Glendale Prep in their December payroll. Click here for volunteer roles and shifts available. Contact Brenna Norris at bnorris@greatheartsaz.org for more information.
Back to School Challenge Winners!
You might have noticed the 6th-9th Grade Back to School Challenge in an earlier Weekly Blast. The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute encouraged students to learn about civics topics that cover all branches of the government, as well as their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Students were then asked to share what they had learned with others through creative videos, one to three minutes in length. Finalists for each grade will be awarded Apple products such as a MacBook Pro or iPad Pro.
We are proud to announce that one of our own Glendale Prep students was a winner! Please congratulate 2nd Place 8th Grade Winner, Natalie Whipple. Click the link below to watch the winning video!
How do bills become laws – Camp O’Connor Civics Challenge by GP 8th Grader Natalie Whipple.
Homework Club
Homework Club is our primary non-athletic after school program. We offer a quiet, safe environment on campus for students to work on the day’s assignments from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each and every school day. Teachers from our own faculty provide supervision and basic tutoring assistance, if possible. Any students from grades 6-12 are welcome and can be picked up directly from the club at any time before 5:30 p.m.
If you are interested in signing up, please find our listing on the GP Payment Portal. Please carefully read the information there, even if you have used Homework Club in the past. We have implemented new safety protocols to ensure that our students stay healthy and comfortable during their time in Homework Club. We ask that you carefully review these new protocols and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Register here now.
As always, our first and foremost duty to our students is to ensure their safety and well-being. If there are ANY health or safety concerns you have for your child, please do not hesitate to reach out to Homework Club Facilitator and GP teacher, Mr. Kilcup at mkilcup@glendaleprep.org.
Opt-In Text Communications
It’s times like these in which Glendale Prep would like to keep you up-to-date and informed. If you would like to receive text updates text “yes” to 67587. If you change your mind in the future, you can reply “stop” to cancel future text updates. Thank you for your partnership.
College Counseling
- PSAT/SAT Prep Workshop – We have been asked by some parents about offering a remote PSAT/SAT Prep Workshop. If we have enough interested students, we can accommodate this request. If you are interested in having your 11th or 12th grade student participate in a remote PSAT/SAT Prep Workshop held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) from September 15th through October 27th (we will take Fall Break off), please send an email to Mrs. Smith at rsmith@glendaleprep.org by Tuesday, September 8th. It will cost $399 and will include an SAT Prep book and two Saturday morning practice tests from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (September 12th and October 24th).
- SAVE THE DATE: College Counseling will be hosting Student/Parent Nights for the junior, sophomore, and freshmen classes. For in-person attendance, these sessions will be held in the Archway Glendale Multi-Purpose Room. An option to attend via Zoom will also be provided. The link for the Zoom option will be emailed the day before the scheduled event.
- Sophomores Class of 2023: Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30 p.m.
- Please follow this link to complete the Sophomore RSVP Survey by Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at noon.
- Freshmen Class of 2024: Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye out for the Freshman RSVP Survey link in next week’s blast.
- ARIZONA IN-STATE UNIVERSITIES: Tri-State Week Virtual Event is scheduled for September 8-12 providing more information about our three in-state universities (ASU, NAU, and U of Arizona). Sessions are offered several times on varying days and times. Recommended sessions include: Admissions 101, Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Getting Ahead Tips for 9-11 Grades. To view a schedule and register for specific workshops go to the Tri-State Week Website
Tax Credit
Check out our new bleachers! Your generosity through the Arizona Public School Tax Credit program provided the funds for more fan seating. THANK YOU! We cannot wait to share a seat with you at our next event inside GP Stadium.
Don’t forget, when you take advantage of the Arizona Public School Tax Credit program, you can deduct up to $400 off your tax bill. Simply click here to give your 2020 Tax Credit. Thank you for supporting our scholars and athletes. GO GRIFFINS!
GP Athletics
AIA Update
The AIA Executive Board met yesterday and decided to move forward with Fall Sports. Athletic Directors across the state will finish schedules, prepare teams, and inform parents about official wording on the spectator policy. Updates to come!
GP Mask
Starting next Tuesday, custom GP masks can be purchased for $10.00 during lunch/lyceum in Mr. Garrison’s office. These masks are double layered and have GP swag on the outside cover! We encourage students to purchase filters and label their mask on the inside layer in case they misplace them. Come get those GP masks!
Sports Updates
HS Football: CoachAddicot.GPFootball@outlook.com Contact Coach Addicott if you are interested in joining HS Football! The first day of tryouts will be Tuesday, September 8th, at 4:30 p.m.!
MS Football: nkummeth@glendaleprep.org Coach Kummeth is still looking for more interested football players! Contact him today to get registered to play and obtain more information.
MS Cross Country: chris_c_thomas@msn.com. Please contact Coach Thomas if you are interested in joining the team. September 9th is the last day to join.
MS Golf – bruce@scottsdalegolfplace.com Please contact Coach McNee if you are interested in joining the team. September 9th is the last day to join.
*All registration must be completed prior to participating. All payments are due before the 1st match or game.
Before/After School Drop Off and Pick Up Policy
Before school, all remote and on-campus students MUST be dropped off from the Pinnacle Peak entrance. If the student is driving him/herself, they should park in the student lot in order to exit off Pinnacle Peak when their practice concludes if they need to run home to shower. All morning workouts/practices will conclude by 7:00 a.m.
After school, all off-campus coaches/students are asked to pull in on Pinnacle Peak. You may park, drop off, and pick up for early games through that entrance. Students who are already on campus will have time to change, prepare, and wait for practice to begin at its designated time.
The student check-in zone for on-campus practices is through the athletic gates and onto the gym patio. Students who fail to pass the temperature and screening will be sent home.
Game Schedules
Game schedules are pending from the GHMSL as campuses are gathering participation data. The AIA HS Schedules are being finalized and will be uploaded to glendaleprepathletics.com next week!
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Thank you to our GOLD Level Athletic Sponsors:
Penny Chiropractic.
Pete King Construction.
Shipley Orthodontics.
Contact them today and tell them Glendale Prep sent you!
To join our Athletic Parent Board. Email gp_APO@glendaleprep.org with your full name and sport that your child participates in.
Glendale Prep Block Schedule: Remote and Onsite
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