| A Note from Headmaster
Hello Parents,
I spent all day Monday and Wednesday of this week at the 1st Annual Symposium for National Classical Education. This event was hosted by ASU and involved a number of speakers, panel presentations, Q&A and seminar discussion.It was delightful to see first-hand the growth of classical education and the emphasis on the liberal arts tradition. Represented at the symposium included:
- Over 400 participants
- 26 states
- 74 K-12 schools
- 16 colleges and universities
I was reminded of why Great Hearts and Glendale Prep exists- parents want their children to receive an education where their students read closely, discuss intelligently, and write carefully. One speaker helped reaffirm the blessing of discussing great stories and pondering meaningful questions that open the hearts and minds of students. This is something that is lost in educational philosophy today. The goal for so many appears merely practical- the purpose of school is for students to go to college; the purpose of college is to get a job. The idea of going to college and getting a job is not in conflict with providing quality education to students with an expectation of excellence and commitment to tradition. They are not mutually exclusive; laying a solid foundation of thoughtfulness, wonder, and goodness will undoubtedly lead to going to college and getting a job. We have proof of this over the last decade as so many graduates have attended and graduated from college to enter the workforce, not only with the ability to make a living but to exercise wisdom and utilize skill in service to others.
I cannot thank you enough for your commitment to our mission; so many parents have joined the movement to affirm school choice by revolutionizing education for the benefit of what we value most- our children. As I write this- Great Hearts will serve over 13,000 students in Arizona and Texas next year, nearly 11,000 students are on a waitlist at various times throughout the school year, and 1,200 teachers remain firmly committed to the great calling of classical education.
Sincerely,
Mr. Navarrette
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 beginning tonight! The performances will be tonight, Friday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, March 2nd 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.
5th & 6th Period Class Switch
Monday, March 4th, and Friday, March 8th, 5th and 6th period classes will be switched. Immediately after lunch, students will attend their 6th period class followed by their 5th period class. Please take note of this for any appointments you have planned for your student(s). If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Drake at sdrake@glendaleprep.org.
10th & 11th Grade Field Trip
The 10th & 11th Grade Field Trip to the Southwest Shakespeare Company to see Taming of the Shrew is scheduled for Friday, March 8th. All families have paid and given permission for the field trip as a part of their consumable contribution, therefore, no further action is needed.
Regular Uniform Dress Code is required. Students will depart by bus at 8:15 a.m. sharp (please arrive by the start of school at 8:05 a.m.) and must bring a sack lunch to be eaten after their visit. Only water is permitted on the bus. Students will be released at the usual time of 3:05 p.m.
The expectation is that all 10th & 11th grade students will attend. If your student is unable to attend, please contact Ms. McLoughlin at tmcloughlin@glendaleprep.org.
PSO Used Uniform Sale
The next PSO Used Uniform Sale for GP and Archway will be on Saturday, March 9th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Archway Multi-Purpose Room. Volunteers are needed. If you are able to help, please email PSO volunteers, Rosario and Raquel at glendalexchange@gmail.com.
Night of the Griffins
Join Glendale Prep families on Saturday, March 9th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as we celebrate our annual family event: Night of the Griffins! Arrangements have been made for food trucks, games, a photo booth, a cornhole tournament, Zorb Soccer, outdoor activities, lip-sync competition, raffles, a DJ, 80’s attire theme, puppies for adoption, and an online auction. It is a great time to meet new families and hang out with old friends. Admission is free, but bring money for food and raffles. See more exciting details here; we can’t wait to see you there!
National Spanish Examinations
High School students studying Spanish will be participating in the National Spanish Examinations during their regularly scheduled Spanish class on Monday, March 11th and Tuesday, March 12th. The National Spanish Examinations are a motivational contest to recognize student achievement in the study of Spanish and to stimulate further interest in the teaching and learning of Spanish. Due to the standardized nature of the test, it will not be possible to reschedule the test if your student is absent.
National French Contest
High School students studying French will be participating in the National French Contest during their regularly scheduled French class on Wednesday, March 13th. The exam is developed annually by the American Association of Teachers of French as a motivational contest for students of French. Due to the standardized nature of the test, it will not be possible to reschedule the test if your student is absent.
Re-Enrollment Sign-Up
Great Hearts Re-Enrollment emails for current 6th-11th graders won’t be sent out until March 4th, but you can reserve your appointment now! All re-enrollment packets will be accepted by appointment the mornings of March 12th – March 14th in conjunction with Archway Glendale.
- Schedule your re-enrollment appointment here. Only one appointment per family, per school is necessary.
- On Monday, March 4th, Great Hearts will send an email with the re-enrollment instructions. It will instruct you to log on to the enrollment portal, fill out the re-enrollment packet for each of your students, print, and sign. The email will include the appointment Sign-Up link, as well, if you did not make the appointment prior.
- In addition to the packet, you will need proof of AZ Residency that matches the address on the Re-Enrollment form.
2020 Summer Spain Trip
Good news! If you missed the opportunity to register for the Summer 2020 Spain Trip with EF Tours last fall, we’re having another enrollment period starting on Tuesday, March 5th. There will be a brief meeting in the library on Tuesday, March 5th, at 6:00 p.m. to go over the details and logistics, with enrollment beginning immediately following the meeting. The trip will be 9 days at the beginning of June 2020 and will include sites and activities in Madrid, Sevilla, Granada, and Málaga. RSVP for the informational meeting here. Please enter through the gym lobby. Email Mr. Allison at callison@glendaleprep.org with any questions.
Community Investment
The study of Science is an integral part of the Great Hearts curriculum. At Glendale Prep, we believe that Science nourishes critical and creative minds. Our scholars discover the Nature of Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Physics I and II, and Chemistry. By teaching Science as a liberal art, we prepare our scholars for technical studies in college and beyond.
Community Investment supports each and every student in our science curriculum! This includes the entire Freshman class with their Organelle Projects from Biology!
We are honored to publicly recognize those families and friends who have contributed to this year’s Community Investment campaign.
To make a pledge to Glendale Prep’s 2018-19 Community Investment campaign you can:
Thank you for supporting our scholars!
Griffin Athletics
Spring Sports Pictures are scheduled for Monday, March 4th, after school. End times for each sport will vary. Order forms will be distributed by each coach.
Spring Football Skills Camp begins Wednesday, March 6th.
Physical Fitness Training is ongoing! Female athletes are working out every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m.-5: 00 p.m. and male athletes are working out every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. All GP students are welcome to attend these workouts. There is no FEE to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Drake at 408-204-9098.
College Counseling
Summer Program: Camp Cardiac and Camp Neuro are two camps run by medical students in over 30 cities nationwide. They are one-week summer day camps for high school students interested in exploring careers in medicine. You can learn more by visiting http://www.campcardiac.org or by viewing the flyer posted on the College Counseling bulletin board.
ASU’s School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) will be hosting a Civic Leadership Institute for current freshmen, 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 contact Mrs. Sarbacker. |