Weekly Blast 9.24.21
September 24, 2021 -
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| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents, This is the first time in seventeen years that I am not teaching! I miss it tremendously but have the pleasure of visiting classes to help students when they are working on different writing assignments. In fact, we have a plan in place this year to have additional writing support during the in-class writing process. Nine teachers are spending their prep period to help 6th-10th grade students in their Literature and Composition or Humane Letters class to improve in their composition skills, such as: making a claim, crafting a thesis, integrating quotes, developing coherent and effective analysis, incorporating transitions, while also ensuring diction, syntax, tense, voice, and conventions are of quality. After piloting this program for Quarter 1, we see the value in providing more opportunity for students to receive one-on-one guidance. Like all skills, students will improve with time and experience, not merely through one essay. We anticipate continuing to provide this additional support to students in Quarter 2. Sincerely, Community Investment and Tax Credit The Teacher Excellence Fund Telethon is this Saturday, September 25th! The Glendale Prep segment is from 3:30pm to 4:00pm and will be hosted by Mr. Navarrette and Mrs. DeStefano. Tune in on Facebook, YouTube, or the Great Hearts website to support our teachers. Plus, when you give to the Great Hearts Telethon your student will be entered to win “Athletic Director for a Day” with Mr. Garrison! Join us for an exciting day honoring our incredible teachers! Conferences and PowerSchool Portal Access Please note that conference sign-ups will CLOSE Wednesday, September 29 to allow time for teachers and office staff to prepare. Make sure to sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher before this deadline. Please reach out to Mrs. Kimpel at LKimpel@glendaleprep.org if you need the link. Include your child’s name and either section or Humane Letters teacher. Additionally, if you are a returning family for 2021-2022, please make sure you are able to access your PowerSchool parent portal either online HERE or via the app with your username and password before our office closes for Fall Break on Friday, October 1st. Note that you will not be able to view grades at this time, but should be able to see the Dashboard. New families will receive information on how to create an account by the middle of next week. Please contact Mrs. Kimpel if you have questions. Athletics Middle School Schedules – Schedules can be found on GlendalePrepAthletics.com, or the Great Hearts Middle School League website found HERE. Search for “Great Hearts Middle School League.” On this website you can find league results, standings, and updates! Let’s go, Griffins! Are you registered for winter sports? Start registering now! Visit registermyathlete.com and begin the registration process. MS Offerings: Boys/Girls Soccer, Baseball, Softball APO Volunteers (Parent Volunteers at Games! Join Us!): 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:
Events Calendar Wondering where to find a complete list of school events from the family calendar? Look on our website GlendalePrep.org under “Academy Life,” or click HERE for a direct link!
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