Glendale Preparatory Academy

Glendale Griffin happenings
The week of November 23

Tax Credit Campaign & Prize Program: The Glendale Prep Tax Credit Campaign is now in full swing.  By now you should have received a letter and donation form from the school explaining the program.  Remember, every dollar you give (up to $400) is refunded 100% on your tax return and you can even allocate which sport or extracurricular program you want your money to go toward.
This year, we are also going to offer incentives for recruiting family and friends to also donate their Tax Credit to Glendale Prep.  Please see the attached Tax Credit Prize Program flyer for details. We have also attached an additional Tax Credit Form to have on hand.

Booster Booth: Booster items and Gift Cards will be sold at our Booster Booth tomorrow, November 25 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.  Our Monthly Featured Booster Item is our 16oz Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Mug with the school crest in Navy.  These are great to use in the car to enjoy a hot beverage.  As our featured item, these mugs are on sale for $8.00 each (a savings of $2.00).  Get yours tomorrow and show your school spirit!

Butter Braids: Anybody looking for some warm, ready-in-a-moment pastry for the holidays?  Look no further.  Butter Braids will be on campus tomorrow to offer samples and details of their product tomorrow.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  Order forms were distributed to students today at lunch and are due by Thursday, December 3rd.

Snowstorm: It is here!  This year’s blizzard is blowing in.  The Snowstorm program is a great way to show the teachers and staff at Glendale Prep our appreciation for the great job they do each day.  Each year, instead of giving teachers a random assortment of individual gifts, we ask families to donate money to the Snowstorm program.  All monies received will be divided up and given directly to the teachers as a wonderful “Winter Bonus.”  See the attached flyer for more information.

Scrip Orders: This is a great time to order Gift Cards for the holidays.  They make a great thank you to those special people in your life.  You can stay on budget by purchasing these for yourself as well to use for your holiday shopping.  If you place an order prior to November 25th, you will receive your Scrip cards by Friday December 4th.

Restaurant Night: The winner of the Pizza party from our Restaurant Night at Dillon’s was the 6th grade – WAY TO GO.  Thank you to all the families who put Dillion’s on their menu for the evening.

PO Meeting: Thursday, December 3rd – 7 p.m. in Room 15. This will be our last meeting of 2009.  We will be taking nominations for the open positions on the Executive Committee of Vice President and Secretary.  Come and be a part of this process and find out how you can get involved in the New Year.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Kendra Gould
Glendale Prep PO President
president@glendalepreppo.org

*** Don’t forget to check our website regularly for notices and forms at: http://www.gpapo.org. This site is updated regularly and is a great place to gather information.  Copies of all forms can also be found in the school’s main office in the PO Area.

Attachments:
2009_Tax_Credit_GPA.pdf
GP_Tax_Credit_Prize_Program.pdf
GPA_PO_Butter_Braid_letter.pdf
Snowstorm

Glendale Griffin happenings
The week of November 16

Snowstorm: It is here!  This year’s blizzard is blowing in.  The Snowstorm program is a great way to show the teachers and staff at Glendale Prep our appreciation for the great job they do each day.  Look for the details in an upcoming email.

Booster Booth: Booster items and Gift Cards for sale on November 25 at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Each month we will have a Monthly Featured Booster Item at a special price.  This month’s item is our 16oz Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Mug with the school crest in Navy.  These are great to use in the car to enjoy a hot beverage.  As our featured item, these mugs are on sale for $8.00 each (a savings of $2.00). Get yours and show your school spirit.

Scrip Orders: This is a great time to order Gift Cards for the holidays.  They make a great thank you to those special people in your life.  You can stay on budget by purchasing these for yourself as well to use for your holiday shopping.  If you place an order prior to November 25th, you will receive your Scrip cards by Friday December 4th.

Tax Credit Campaign: It’s time to kickoff our Glendale Prep Tax Credit Campaign.  You should have received a letter and donation form from the school explaining the program.  Remember, every dollar you give (up to $400) is refunded 100% on your tax return and you can even allocate which sport or extracurricular program you want your money to go toward. This year we are also going to offer incentives for recruiting family and friends to also participate in this program.  Watch for more information on the Tax Credit Prize Program.

Lunch Orders: Due Monday, November 23, attached is the menu/order form.

Fall Sports Awards Ceremony: Friday, November 20th – 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  Come support our football, volleyball and cross country athletes as they are recognized for their terrific seasons.

Military Box: There is a box on the PO Credenza in the front office for your monetary donations and letters to our service men and women.   Please do not include any personal information and only sign your first name and section number.  Any replies will be sent to the school.  More information will follow.

Sincerely,
Kendra Gould
Glendale Prep PO President
president@glendalepreppo.org

*** Don’t forget to check our website regularly for notices and forms at: http://www.gpapo.org . This site is updated regularly and is a great place to gather information.  Copies of all forms can also be found in the school’s main office in the PO Area.

Attachments:
Lunch Form Nov. 30 – Dec. 11

Upcoming Events for the month of: NOVEMBER

November PO Meeting: The next PO Meeting is this Thursday, November 5th at 7:00pm – we will be discussing several new opportunities for our parents to get involved. We will also be sanitizing the classroom tables at 6:30 p.m. prior to the meeting – so if you can grab a bottle of antibacterial cleaner and/or a roll of paper towels and join the scrubbing. Meet us in room 15.

School Directories: They’re here!!! Your students will receive them on Friday, November 6th, which is a Half Day with a 12:30 p.m. release time.

Team Photos: Students who participated in the Fall Athletic Programs (Football, Volleyball and Cross Country) will be meeting to take team photos for the yearbook this month as well as turning in their uniforms. Dates and times to be announced by the Athletic Department.

Yearbook: If you have taken any pictures at GP events this year please contact or send copies to Wendy Ayala at cayala1@cox.net for the Yearbook committee.

Restaurant Night: Mark your calendar for Dinner at Dillon’s BBQ (59th Ave South of the 101) on Tuesday, November 17. Watch for a flyer for specific times, address and any special details.

Booster Booth: After early dismissal (12:30 p.m.) this Friday, November 6, come to the booster booth to purchase some early holiday gifts. Get your insulated GP travel mug so you can sip a hot beverage as you drop students off in the chilly air. We also have some of the Scrip cards available for immediate purchase. These make great stocking stuffers, a thank you in a card for all those people on your list, or even a way to stay within your holiday budget. We have cards for Subway, Barnes & Noble, AMC Theatres, Starbucks, Hollywood Video and Coldstone Creamery to name a few. There is an extensive list of retailers on our website and you can order anytime.

Griffin Games: We will be announcing a T-shirt Design Competition soon. Your students can have their winning design worn by many. A flyer with the details will be sent home this month.

Classroom Set-up: This committee needs you. If you are available to help set up classroom tables on Monday mornings please contact Nancy Columby at TheColumbys@msn.com. Thank you for helping.

Student Lunches: The next order form (attached) is due Monday, November 9. Remember to fill out a separate form for each student (you may write ONE check for the total) and to keep the top copy so your student knows when they have ordered lunch. Check the dates on the menu too. We are getting better and better each week with fewer students without lunches. If you are in doubt about if you ordered a lunch, please call (even that morning). You can call Lori Soich at 623-582-2246 or the front office at school.

Fall Sports Awards Ceremony: Mark your calendar for Friday, November 20th. This ceremony will be held at the school and if you would like to help organize the hospitality end of this, contact Laurie Marrama at laurie.avon@cox.net or myself (Kendra).

Snowstorm: This committee needs a leader. If you would like to put you name here please contact Melissa McGehee at vp@glendalepreppo.org. This is the committee that sends a blizzard of bucks to our teachers at the holidays to express our gratitude for their investment in our students.

School Dates to Note:
November 11 – Veteran’s Day, NO School
November 14 – PLAN Test for 10th grade students at 8:00am (Pre-registration required)
November 26 & 27 – Thanksgiving holiday, NO School

Remember our website is updated weekly so check it often for changes and information.

With a Thankful Heart for all the parents who make this a great school,
Kendra Gould
Glendale Prep PO President
president@glendalepreppo.org

Attachments:
Agenda for PO Meeting on November 5, 2009
Lunch Form Nov. 16 – Nov. 24