Glendale Preparatory Academy

October 3rd

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:54:26 +0000

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

September 26th

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:24:29 +0000

Next Week at Glendale Prep:
September 26-30

Weekly Blast

Attachments:
Fall 2011 Counseling Newsletter.pdf
11-12 Medication consent form.doc
Symposium Invite 2011.pdf

September 12th

admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:26:52 +0000

Next Week at Glendale Prep:
September 12-16

Weekly Blast

Attachments:
Priority Sibling Enrollment.pdf
11-12 Medication consent form.doc
salsablancarestnight11.pdf
Symposium Invite 2011.pdf

Minutes – August 11, 2011

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:30:51 +0000

Executive Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2011

President	Vacant
Vice-President	Kathleen Shea	Present
Secretary	Kendra Gould	Present
Treasurer	Mike Buckley	Present
Bookkeeper	Louise Wild	Absent

Parent Organization Members Present: Janis Varrone, Carolyn Downey, Tracey Tomlinson, Kathy Nydam, Crystal Thompson, Kyle Kennedy, Nickie Kennedy, Lela Mara, Diana Storino, Honey DeArmond, Erinn Holliday, Mike Holliday, Krista Stone, Jennifer Johnson, Silvia Hayaleawa, Holly Anderson, Heidi Manning

GPA PO Advisor: C.D. Hill

Call to Order: 7:00 PM

Kathleen Shea opened with a statement that we do not have a President, however, are very open to anyone who would like to volunteer, followed by a reading of the purpose of the PO from the By-Laws.

Treasurer’s Report:

Mike Buckley reported that the current bank balance is $6,999.12, as of 7/29/11

Old Business:

Kendra Gould reviewed some of the accomplishments of the PO last year. The PO was able to give the school: Griffin Mascot $3,000, Drama Cubes $1,100, Staff Sponsorship $800, Legacy Gift $2,000, Cash $11,000 for a total gift amount of $17,900.

New Business:

Griffin Greet: Was held this year at Barro’s restaurant at 67th Avenue and the 101 on August 4th after early dismissal. It was well attended however it was suggested that there be more family interaction, student interaction by grade and that space was limited.

Order Lunches: Up and running and seems to be working well. We need a Chairperson for this Committee.

Donut Fridays: Will begin this Friday morning to be Chaired by Rhonda Lewis. Will be taking cash this year. $1.00 for a donut and a beverage. Parents are invited to share a donut with their student also, just need to be off campus by 8:30am. There was a suggestion that we include frozen otter pops during the hot months.

Junior/Senior Measuring Days: Dusty Schollmeyer and a representative from Collette’s will be measuring students on Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th for Blazers, Kendra Gould and a representative from Treasures Jewelry will be measuring the Seniors for class rings on Thursday the 18th.

Study Skills Workshop: Scheduled for August 20 at 8:15am with a cost of $30.00. Registration is encouraged and required.

Curriculum Night: Will be held on Friday, August 26th at 6:15pm. Frieda Kungie will be Chairing the Hospitality Committee and will need volunteers for this event to help with setting up/tearing down as well as cookie baker volunteers. Passed around a sign up sheet for cookie donations.

Senior Information Night: to be held August 30th
Junior Information Night: to be held September 30th

PO Vacancies Update: Still need a President as well as several Committee Chairs

PO Reimbursement/Deposit Procedures: Forms for reimbursement are in the PO box in the front office and need to have the original receipt attached. Deposit envelopes are also in the PO box, please check which category the deposit is to be made under.

Committee Reports:

No committees operating to report at this time

Open Discussion:

Book Ordering: Several suggestions were made regarding the purchasing of textbooks and classics and also on making the website more user friendly. If anyone has suggestions they are encouraged to email Dean Gordon at sgordon@glendaleprep.org and Mr. Hill at chill@glendaleprep.org.

It was noted that Scottsdale Prep orders their classics and textbooks from Barnes and Nobles and at an appointed time go in and pick them up pre-bagged. Mr. Hill will follow up to see if this is possible for our school.

Discussion regarding families who are not financially able to purchase uniforms and/or books took place. Collette’s has given a very generous 75% discount on uniforms for a family this year. It was suggested that we purchase through the scrip program gift cards for Amazon and Barnes and Noble to purchase supplemental books for families with financial needs

Restaurant Nights: Needs a chair who will set up schedule, make pre-event calls to confirm, follow up for payment and take care of flyers and school information.

School Clubs: List and schedule will be coming out soon.
Enrolled and Prospective Parent Information: It was asked if there would be a way to make the Family Handbook and other information materials available at the beginning of summer.

There were questions regarding the wearing of hats and sunglasses for medical/health reasons. Mr. Hill will follow up with this.

Next PO Meeting Date: September 1, 2011
Meeting Adjourned: 8:40 PM.