Glendale Preparatory Academy

Dear Glendale Prep Parents,

Here are some important reminders for the week of September 29th:

PO Meeting: The next PO meeting is this Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m.  Please join us in Room 16 as we continue to plan events and services for the students and faculty. The agenda has been attached.

Table Sanitation: The PO would like to help the school minimize the spread of germs during this flu season. On Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m., the PO will be cleaning the tables in all of the classrooms before the start of our meeting. If you would like to help out, please meet us in room 16 at 6:30 p.m.  If you have a container of disinfectant wipes handy, grab it on your way out the door!

Classroom set-up: The classroom set-up committee is in need of more volunteers on Monday mornings at 8 a.m. to set up tables in a few of the classrooms.  The whole process only takes a few minutes but is greatly needed and appreciated by the teachers.  Please email Melissa McGehee at vp@glendalepreppo.org if you are available to help out.

Lunch Orders:  The next lunch orders for October 19-30 are due Monday, October 12, the day we return from break.  An order form has been attached.  Don’t forget to order your snack tickets, too!

Fall Break:  Just a reminder that Fall Break is next week, October 5-9. Have a safe and fun week!

*** 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.

Sincerely,

Kendra Gould
Glendale Prep PO President
president@glendalepreppo.org

Attachments

PO Agenda 10-01-09.pdf
Lunch Order Form Oct. 19-Oct. 30.pdf

Dear Glendale Prep Parents,

Here are some important reminders for the week of September 22nd:

Picture Day: Don’t forget Thursday, September 24th is picture day. Students should be wearing their uniforms and smiles.

Fall Uniform Sidewalk Sale: This Friday, September 25, the PO will be holding its first Uniform Sidewalk Sale immediately after school. Come visit Mrs. Schollmeyer near the drop-off/pick-up area. This is your opportunity to purchase uniforms at a reduced cost.

Scrip: Now is the time to start planning for the holiday season and we would like to help. The Scrip program is an easy way to purchase gift certificates for all those you would like to remember with the perfect gift. Also, don’t forget you can purchase them for yourself.

Here is an example: I purchase prescriptions in the amount of $100 each month from Walgreen’s. This is an amount that I know each month is put in my budget. I order a gift card in the amount of $100 for Walgreen’s through the GPA PO scrip program and the school receives 6% back – which is $6.00. I simply take the gift card with me when I pick up the medication and use it like cash. So the school made $6.00 on a purchase I was already making. Here is another example, my friend’s birthday is coming up and I usually spend about $25 on a gift. She is an avid reader so I order a gift card from Borders bookstore in the amount of $25.00 – I give the gift card to her and the school receives 9% or $2.25.

These cards can be ordered and received within a couple of weeks or less and there is a complete list of retailers and order form on the website.

PO Meeting: The next PO meeting is next Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. Please join us as we continue to plan events and services for the students and faculty. The agenda will be sent in next week’s e-mail blast.

Lunch Order Reminder: If you purchased Hot Lunches in our last round of orders, please note that the Hot Lunch dates are not in consecutive weeks, but rather next week, September 28 – October 2 and then the week after Fall Break, October 12 – 16.

*** 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.

Sincerely,

Kendra Gould
Glendale Prep PO President
president@glendalepreppo.org

Dear Glendale Prep Parents,

Here are your important reminders for the week of September 15th:

Restaurant Night:  This month we are eating at Babbo Italian Eatery at 67th Avenue & the 101 (North East corner) on Wednesday, September 16 from 11:00am to 9:00pm. A flyer has been attached to this email as well as sent home with your child today.  Flyers are required for the school to receive credit for your purchase so please take one with you.  Come and join other GP families for fun, food and school spirit!  You can order carry out as well.

Half Day: This Friday: The PO will be selling booster items immediately after dismissal (12:30 p.m.) this Friday, September 18.  Look for the pop-up tent in the lawn to purchase your spirit items.  Additional snack tickets will also be available for purchase at that time.

Lunch Orders: The next round of lunch orders for September 28-October 16 are due on Monday, September 21st. Please remember to cut off and keep the top portion of the order form for your records. Lunch orders are for two to three weeks out, so be sure to check the dates.  An order form has also been attached.

Picture Day:  Mark your calendar for picture day on Thursday, September 24th. Students received flyers today with instructions for ordering pictures.  Remember, students are still to wear their uniforms on this day. We are still looking for a couple of parents to help guide students through the picture line. If you can help on this important day, please contact Melissa McGehee at vp@glendalepreppo.org.

Trash to Cash: The PO is collecting Box Tops and Campbell’s soup labels to help raise funds. Simply clip the labels of participating items, collect them in a bag and drop them in the top drawer of the PO Credenza in the RED box in the main office.  See the PO website http://www.gpapo.org for other easy ways to turn your shopping dollars into funds for the school, including an inclusive list of retailers offering gift cards in our scrip program.  Remember to do so using our form available on the website or in the front office.

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

*** 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:

Babbo Restaurant Night Flyer.pdf
GPA PO Lunch Form.pdf

Dear Glendale Prep Parents,

Important reminders for the week of September 8th:

PO Meeting: You are cordially invited to our next PO meeting this Thursday, September 10th at 7 p.m. in room 16. The agenda has been attached. Come join us as we are still planning events for the year and have saved a space just for you. We look forward to meeting you and getting your input on important PO activities.

Restaurant Night: This month’s restaurant night is at Babbo Italian Eatery at 67th Avenue and the 101 (North East corner) on Wednesday, September 16 from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Flyers will be sent out the week of the event. Remember to take them with you as these flyers are required for the school to receive credit for your purchase. Don’t worry about lunch, dinner or even a late night dessert and latte – come and join other families for fun, food and school spirit!

Picture Day: Mark your calendar for picture day on Thursday, September 24th. Students need to wear their uniforms as normal. The PO has an opportunity to assist the school by guiding students through the picture line. If you can help on this important day, please contact Melissa McGehee at vp@glendalepreppo.org.

Scrip Gift Cards: Don’t forget to check out the GP Scrip Gift Card program before you go shopping! You can participate in this program at no additional cost to you. For example, you can spend what you normally spend on gasoline each week, but by using pre-purchased Scrip cards instead of your credit card, you earn money for the school in the process.

You can order gift cards from the PO for a number of retailers in different denominations. Simply fill out the form and return with payment to the PO Box slot “All Other Forms” and in about a week you will be notified to pick up your gift cards.

If you do not see a retailer on the form, please go to our website and look through the complete listing there – write in the retailer at the bottom of the form and the dollar amount you wish to purchase.

*** 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.

Sincerely,

Kendra Gould
Glendale Prep PO President
president@glendalepreppo.org

Attachment:

GPA PO Agenda Sept 10.doc

Dear Glendale Prep Parents,

A Great Griffin thank you to all the parents, teachers, faculty and students who made our first month FANTASTIC! A special thank you to all of the new and returning parents who have volunteered in so many areas to make this year another success. I can hardly believe we are fast approaching our October Fall Break and the end of the first quarter.

Here are some important events (in chronological order) to note for the month of September:

Griffin Games meeting: The first meeting for this year’s Griffin Games will take place Wednesday, September 2nd, at 3:30 p.m. on the patio. This will be a relaxed information gathering session to review last year’s event and brainstorm for this year’s Griffin Games. Come share your ideas!

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please send an e-mail to Sandy Gallo, Griffin Games Chairperson. (sandygallo@cox.net).

Calendar Reminder: Friday, September 4th, is a half day (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) and also the start of the students’ first “R & R” weekend (rest & relaxation with no homework). There is no school on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Booster Booth: On Friday, September 4th, Dusty Schollmeyer, Booster Chairperson, will be running the booster booth under the pop up tent on the main courtyard right after dismissal at 12:30 p.m. If you would like to pick up some school spirit items, see her there. The next booster booth is scheduled for Friday, September 18th, our next early dismissal day (12:30 p.m.).

Teacher Appreciation Lunch: The PO will be providing lunch on campus to our wonderful teachers and staff on Friday, September 4th. Please contact Rhonda Lewis, Teacher Appreciation Chair, if you are interested in helping out with this event by donating food items or helping to set up/serve.

Lunch Orders: The next lunch orders are due Monday, September 8th. Order forms can be found on our website, in the front office, and attached to this email. Thank you for your patience as we worked through our first round of lunch orders and service. We are very grateful to the lunch committee members who have taken on this (sometimes) daunting, yet important task for our students.

Remember that Snack Tickets are purchased on this form as well for Donut Fridays and the snack bucket (available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during lunch).

PO Meeting: You are cordially invited to our next PO meeting Thursday, September 10th at 7 p.m. The agenda will be attached to the Tuesday e-mail the week of the meeting. Come join us as we are still planning events for the year and have saved a space just for you. We look forward to meeting you and getting your input on important PO activities.

Restaurant Night: This month’s restaurant night is at Babbo Italian Eatery at 67th Avenue and the 101 (North East corner) on Wednesday, September 16 from 10:00am to 9:00pm. Flyers will be sent out the week of the event. Remember to take them with you as these flyers are required for the school to receive credit for your purchase. Don’t worry about lunch, dinner or even a late night dessert and latte – come and join other families for fun, food and school spirit!

Picture Day: Mark your calendar for picture day on Thursday, September 24th. Students are to be wearing their uniforms. The PO has an opportunity to assist the school by guiding students through the picture line. If you can help on this important day, please contact Melissa McGehee at vp@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.

Sincerely,

Kendra Gould
Glendale Prep PO President
president@glendalepreppo.org

Attachment:

Lunch Order Form: Sep14-Sep25.pdf