| A Note From the Headmaster
Hello Parents,
Athletics was something so profoundly instrumental in shaping me into the man I am today. Some of you may be surprised, but I was a young boy with a lot of energy and tended to get my work done quickly and then found myself trying to entertain myself by talking in class and hoping to get a good laugh. One solution my mother proposed was imploring to my teachers, “Just give him more work”. Well, I did that work just as fast and the behavioral issues did not subside until my mother realized something- take away what he loves. It took missing one practice and for a coach to sit down with me and partner with my mother to teach me respect. It was then I became a decent young man, but so much was learned through athletics- sacrifice, seeing fruit come through suffering, self-respect, and school pride. I came to see this, as well, when I partook in other extra-curricular groups in high school including speech, choir, and student leadership. They, too, helped me develop leadership skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with others who had different personalities and talents.
The Extra-Curricular Arizona Tax Credit is such a vital way for you or anyone you know to direct your state tax to Glendale Prep. If not directed to GP, the state will use however it sees fit. This is another opportunity for you to affirm your school choice not only where you send your child, but also where your money will be directed. We are currently 130 tax credits short of our budgeted goal, which means those are funds that our athletics and extra-curriculars will not see and be able to utilize for our students. There are some sports and extra-curriculars that are currently running at a deficit, but I am unwilling, at this time, to cut any programs because I know the value is instrumental to the training up of the next generations of young men and women. So, I am asking you to think about any family member or friend that has yet to direct their Arizona state tax to Glendale Prep.
We are also promoting one last competition- for every tax credit received in your name or referred by you, you will receive one raffle ticket; for every two tax credits, you will receive three raffle tickets. Winner will receive two hours of open gym on a Saturday with a dozen friends. There will be pizza, teachers, and of course, myself.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in shaping our scholars into who they will be tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
2019-2020 Academic Calendar
The official 2019-2020 academic calendar is now available on our website and can be viewed here. This calendar contains important dates such as Bookstore, first and last days of school, breaks, and early release days. As we grow, it has become increasingly difficult to include all school events on the pdf calendar.
Quarter 3 Deficiency Notices
Quarter 3 Deficiencies were sent out this week via email. GP teachers take the time to detail areas of concern and specific areas needing improvement. If your student received a Deficiency Notice, please sign and return the notice with your student. Teachers are always available to help students during tutoring hours. View the tutoring schedule here.
National Latin and Greek Exam
Students who study Latin or Greek will be taking the National Latin or National Greek Exam, during 1st Period, on Thursday, February 28th. All students will have a slightly modified schedule. Lunch will be moved up 25 minutes; 1st lunch will begin at 11:35 a.m. and 2nd lunch will begin at 12:05 p.m. Due to the standardized nature of the test, it will not be possible to reschedule the test if your student is absent. Please ensure your student arrives at school by 8:00 a.m.
Griffin Robotics
The Robotics Team at Glendale Prep, Griffin Robotics, had their last competition this past weekend at Canyon View High School. They did well individually, but as the competition involves cooperation from a teammate, they ended up going 2-3 during the qualifying matches. They did so well during those qualifying matches that they were picked to compete in the elimination matches but ended up not making it outside of the first round. I am very proud of how much the team is improved through the year in designing and implementing those designs and proud of the Judges Award and the Second Place Alliance award we received during the competitions this season.
We now move into a postseason to train new members and provide new challenges for those who want to continue and perhaps take on a new role on the team. We are currently looking for new members for next season and invite them to take part in this postseason time. If your student has an interest in joining for next season, please have him or her talk to Mr. Roper.
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Middle School Epic Cycle 2019:
The Death of Arthur: Middle School students are invited to join us for a late-night event at Glendale Preparatory Academy to read selections of Arthurian legend.
When: Friday, February 22nd from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Glendale Preparatory Academy Gymnasium (please bring socks to wear on the gym floor)
What: Dramatic readings of Arthurian legend around a campfire, with snacks, games, and roasting marshmallows
Deadline: TUESDAY, February 19th at 4 p.m. Any latecomers must be dropped off at the door by a parent who can sign a permission form.
Payment: The cost is $10.00. Payment can be made via the GP payment portal. Upon check out, you will be asked to review a waiver and check a box to 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.
- Comfortable warm clothing (pajamas allowed). Clothing must be “Glendale Prep appropriate”. (No spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, tight leggings or yoga pants; no inappropriate wording on shirts/pajamas. No short shorts.) Students who do not dress appropriately will be asked to call parents to bring appropriate clothing or leave the event.
- Students can bring their own board games, cards, or other things to have fun with friends.
- Students may bring a blanket and pillow to sit on outside during the readings.
- Snack food will be provided. If your student has food sensitivities, please make certain to bring approved food with them, as we will be unable to accommodate special diets. Students can bring their own candy and other snacks.
- All students must be picked up by 10:15 p.m.
Griffin Players Drama Performance
Do you like tumbling and swashbuckling pirates? Tropes of singing and dancing maidens? Leap-Year Babies? Join the Griffin Players for the musical comedy Pirates of Penzance on March 1st and 2nd. The performance will be on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for everyone else, and can be purchased here on the payment portal or with cash at the door.
Griffin Athletics
As a reminder, our Winter Sports Award Ceremony is Tuesday, February 19th. We will be honoring our teams from both middle school and high school on that night. The middle school awards will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and high school awards at 8:00 p.m. There will be a 15-minute intermission between the two ceremonies to celebrate with cake. Those families who do not have high school athletes may leave after cake; however, you are more than welcome to attend both ceremonies. Young men should wear a dress shirt and tie, and ladies should wear a modest-length skirt or dress with hems that approach the knee or dress pants. For more about the Non-Uniform Dress Code for Special Events, please see the Family Handbook here. We hope you all can make it! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Drake at sdrake@glendaleprep.org.
College Counseling
Book Club: College Counseling will be hosting a book club featuring the book “iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Teens are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood – and What That Means for the Rest of Us” by Jean Twenge, a professor at San Diego State University. Please join Mrs. Sarbacker in discussing the book and sharing insights, conversation, and community. We will meet the last Thursday of the months of February, March, and April at 7:00 p.m. in the GP library. Please enter through the gym lobby. If you are interested, please sign up here.
Summer Program: ASU’s School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) will be hosting a Civic Leadership Institute for current freshman, sophomores, and juniors on June 16-21. It is a week-long, intensive residential seminar and last summer two of our students attended and had very positive experiences. Additional information is available here. If you are interested, please let Mrs. Sarbacker know. |