October 3rd
Next Week at Glendale Prep:
September 30-October 4
School Dates to Note . . .
Friday, September 30, Early Release Day, 8:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Saturday, October 1, College Symposium, 6:30 p.m.
Fall Break, October 1st – 9th, Academics & School Events . . .
Fall Break: There is no school next week, October 3rd – 7th.
Have a safe and relaxing break.
Student Drop-off & Pick-up: Please drop off your students only in the drop-off and pick-up loop. Dropping your students off in front of the office or next to the locker area creates a safety hazard for other vehicles.
Medications Release: Medical release forms are due in the office today, Friday, September 30th.
Fall Uniform Extension: Due to the continued warm weather, students may continue to wear shorts and short sleeved shirts until October 31. November 1st will be the first day for the uniform change to pants and long-sleeved shirts.
College Counseling . . .
Great Hearts College Symposium: Juniors and Seniors, we look forward to seeing many of you at the Great Hearts College Symposium, October 1st, Scottsdale Prep 16537 N. 92nd St., at 6:30 p.m.
Reminder to Seniors about the Essay Writing Workshop.
All students are required to wear their uniforms.
NACAC College Fair: October 2nd at the Phoenix Convention Center
Parent Organization . . .
Sweater & Jacket Orders: All the orders for sweaters, fleece and wind breaker jackets will be handed out after school on Monday, Oct 10 & Tuesday, Oct 11. For questions, call Dusty Schollmeyer 602-561-6651
GP Family Game Night: Friday, October 21st from 6-9 pm in the Narthex. Pizza, Board Games and Old Fashioned Family Fun!”
Restaurant Night: October 20, 2011: Babbo’s Restaurant details and a flier to come after the break.
Used Uniform Sidewalk Sale: This is your opportunity to purchase uniforms at a reduced cost!
Here’s how it works:
1. Exchange your children’s gently-used uniform pieces (e.g. skirts, polos, oxfords, sweaters, shorts, pants,shoes, belts)(Also concert clothes.) for a Credit after school on Mon. Oct. 24th & Tues. Oct. 25th.
* Items also may be turned in to office anytime. You need to put the uniforms in a bag with a note attached to it. ( NOTE: Name & Items so you can get your credit and ATTN. TO DUSTY) Call Dusty at 602-561-6651 if your are going to drop off uniforms so I can pick them up.
2. Use your Credit Voucher to purchase other uniform pieces or cash or check at the Uniform Sidewalk Sale,Wed. Oct. 26th & Thrs. Oct 27th .
Mon. Oct. 24th & Tues. Oct. 25th Used Uniform Collection
Wed. Oct. 26th & Thrs. Oct 27th Used Uniform Sale
Uniform Exchange & Sidewalk Sale Notes:
Ø All uniform pieces need to be clean and hung on a hanger to be exchanged.
Ø All exchanges are final. Once you turn in your uniform pieces, you will have effectively donated them to the PO for resale.
Ø Cash and checks will also be accepted at the Spring Uniform Sale.
Ø The more uniform pieces we collect, the more selection you will have to choose from at a reduced price…
* Credit Vouchers will be given based on the following conditions:
1. Good Condition – Item has NO stains, NO holes, NO missing buttons, NO botchy/bleached colors and NO fraying.
2. Excellent Condition – Item has never been worn and still with the price tag.
Miscellaneous announcements:
** Please note, after the last day of regular classes for this semester (December 13, 2011), the
PO will no longer be accepting tickets for purchases (snacks, donuts, or other items). As we
are converting to a “cash system,” we ask that you use whatever tickets you may now have
left by that date (12/13/11).
** For students who have forgotten or do not have a lunch, the PO now has peanut butter/jelly
“Uncrustables” available for sale in the main office. The cost for each “Uncrustable” is $1.00,
which should be paid to Mrs. Lun
Kathy Lund
Office Manager
Glendale Preparatory Academy
7151 W. Beardsley Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-889-0822 p
623-889-0825 F