Events
Glendale Preparatory Events Calendar
Events designated with * are PSO organized events.
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Questions regarding PSO events should be directed to president@glendalepreppo.org.
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April 10, 2024
GreetingsFamilies and Students in the Class of 2024,
The state ofArizona has elevated CPR training to a high school graduation requirement;therefore, in compliance with this added high school graduation requirement,every student must learn compression-only CPR and pass a certified CPR course.We are scheduling that course for all senior students on Wednesday, April 10thduring the school day. Asthis course is now a graduation requirement, we highly encourage every studentto be on time and attend school on April 10th as this is the only date thecourse is offered on campus. There is not a scheduled make-upday to complete this requirement.
Thankyou for your attention to this matter,
GlendalePrep Leadership Team
April 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Anthem Country Club, New River, AZ 85086, USA
Saturday, April 13, 2024
6-10PM
Ironwood Clubhouse
Anthem Country Club
Cost:$110
Tickets can be purchased via the GP Payment Portal HERE.
STRICT DEADLINE for ticket purchase: FRIDAY, MARCH 29th
NOTE- you have the option to purchase a single ticket OR two tickets. If purchasing two tickets, please email Mrs. Janssen to let her know who the second ticket is for.
Policies& Dress Code
Each attendee must return a signed Prom Policies & Dress Code Agreement Form HERE.
STRICT DEADLINE for signed agreement forms: FRIDAY, MARCH 29th
Dance Lessons
Attendees(including non-GP students) are required to complete dance lessons prior to attending prom and must sign up for the lesson times they wish to attend using THIS link.
Juniors and non-GP guests are required to attend six hours of lessons; seniors are required to attend four hours.
Dinner
The meal will include a three-course salad, chicken dish, and dessert.
Please email Mrs. Janssen if you prefer a vegetarian dish or have specific foodallergies: rjanssen@glendaleprep.org.
Directions
Please note… the directions do differ from what Google & Maps apps will provide.
Anthem Country Club—Ironwood Ball Room
41551 N Anthem Hills Drive
Anthem AZ 85086
**Take I-17 North towards Flagstaff. Exit on Daisy Mountain. Turn Right on Daisy Mountain.
Continue on Daisy Mountain until it ends at Anthem Way and turn Right. Take your first Left on
Anthem Hills Drive into the Security Guardhouse and check in. Clubhouse will be on the Right up ahead on Anthem Hills Drive.
Please reach out to Mrs. Janssen with questions. We are excited about the 2024 Junior and Senior Prom!
Warmly,
Prom Committee
April 15, 2024
ACT Save the Date: See detailed email sent Tuesday, January 30th. Tests will take place at Glendale Prep in the morning. Please ensure your student arrives by 8:05am and if possible, avoid scheduling appointments, as this is a state mandated test.
- Freshman Aspire ACT – Monday, April 15
- Sophomores ACT (unofficial) – Tuesday, April 16
- Juniors ACT – Thursday, April 18
If a studentleaves campus during a test, he or she will have to submit the unfinished testand will not be able to complete it.
Pleaseensure your student: (1) gets a good night’s sleep, (2) eats a nourishingbreakfast, (3) arrives to school on time, and (4) has no appointments scheduledduring his or her testing time slot.
April 16, 2024
Greetings 10thand 11th grade families,
During themonth of April, Glendale Prep gives state mandated standardized testing forsome of our students. Juniors are required to take an official in-school ACTwith an essay writing portion, and Sophomores are given an unofficialfull-length in-school ACT.
In ourexperience, students most often struggle with the timing of individual sectionswithin the ACT. So, in an effort to prepare our students, we are offering acombination of school day preparation, optional additional practice testing,and recommendations for free tutoring and home practice opportunities.
Pleasesee below for information regarding test dates and additional test preparationopportunities available to your student.
- TEST DATES
- Sophomores: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 via paper and pencil test
- Juniors: Thursday, April 18, 2024 via digital format
Testingwill begin promptly at 8:05am, so it is important students arrive toschool on time well rested and nourished.
- SCHOOL DAY TEST PREPARATION
- Full-length Practice Tests:
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 8:15am to 12:15pm
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 8:15am to 12:15pm
- Testing Strategy and Essay Writing Session:
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 8:15am to 12:15pm
- OPTIONAL PRACTICE TESTS
- Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 8am-noon
- Register your attendance using this LINK
- Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 8am-noon
- Register your attendance using this LINK
- Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8am-noon
- Register your attendance using this LINK
- TUTORING OPTIONS
- Arizona Department of Education: Through a new Achievement Tutoring Program initiative created by the Arizona Department of Education, students can access FREE tutoring in math, reading and ACT prep through a variety of providers. The Achievement Tutoring Program offers up to 24 hours of free tutoring to Arizona students in Math, English/Language Arts OR ACT Test Prep. Computer-based, private tutoring sessions are held for up to 60 minutes, for a maximum of four days per week, for a total of six weeks. Tutoring blocks will take place every six weeks with time between blocks.
Fora list of providers, please go to:
AuthorizedATP Tutoring Providers | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov)
Ifyou have questions regarding what subject your student should be focusing on,please contact either Mrs. Sarbacker or Mrs. Smith.
- Official ACT Website: Students can sign into the ACT.org website through the "MyACT Sign In" found in the upper right-hand corner of the webpage. Junior students created MyACT accounts during College 101 in the Fall. Sophomores may create an account by following the “Create MyACT Account" prompts after clicking "MyACT Sign In" on the home page. Once students have signed into their account, the webpage will display multiple options for ACT preparation.
Thank you forreading this lengthy communication regarding ACT testing and preparation.Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at rsmith@glendaleprep.org if you haveany questions or concerns.
April 18, 2024 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Goodafternoon, Parents of Junior Students,
Can youbelieve your child will be a senior in seven weeks? We realize this bringsforth many emotions from excitement to anxiety and know that communication iskey, so we are asking you to attend a RisingSenior Night on Thursday, April 18th from 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm in theArchway MPR. We will cover important information regarding theSenior Trip, College Counseling, and the Senior Thesis. Please note that thismeeting usually takes place in August, but we want to:
- Provide information on the Senior Trip so families can decide about their child attending and allow families to start making payments toward the Senior Trip earlier creating smaller and more manageable payments.
- Share the dates for our College Counseling Bootcamp and share expectations on the services we provide.
- Explain the Senior Thesis and help students get a jump start over the summer.
Please markyour calendars and note that this is for both students and parents. We lookforward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarbacker
Director of College Counselor
April 18, 2024
Greetings 10thand 11th grade families,
During themonth of April, Glendale Prep gives state mandated standardized testing forsome of our students. Juniors are required to take an official in-school ACTwith an essay writing portion, and Sophomores are given an unofficialfull-length in-school ACT.
In ourexperience, students most often struggle with the timing of individual sectionswithin the ACT. So, in an effort to prepare our students, we are offering acombination of school day preparation, optional additional practice testing,and recommendations for free tutoring and home practice opportunities.
Pleasesee below for information regarding test dates and additional test preparationopportunities available to your student.
- TEST DATES
- Sophomores: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 via paper and pencil test
- Juniors: Thursday, April 18, 2024 via digital format
Testingwill begin promptly at 8:05am, so it is important students arrive toschool on time well rested and nourished.
- SCHOOL DAY TEST PREPARATION
- Full-length Practice Tests:
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 8:15am to 12:15pm
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 8:15am to 12:15pm
- Testing Strategy and Essay Writing Session:
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 8:15am to 12:15pm
- OPTIONAL PRACTICE TESTS
- Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 8am-noon
- Register your attendance using this LINK
- Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 8am-noon
- Register your attendance using this LINK
- Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8am-noon
- Register your attendance using this LINK
- TUTORING OPTIONS
- Arizona Department of Education: Through a new Achievement Tutoring Program initiative created by the Arizona Department of Education, students can access FREE tutoring in math, reading and ACT prep through a variety of providers. The Achievement Tutoring Program offers up to 24 hours of free tutoring to Arizona students in Math, English/Language Arts OR ACT Test Prep. Computer-based, private tutoring sessions are held for up to 60 minutes, for a maximum of four days per week, for a total of six weeks. Tutoring blocks will take place every six weeks with time between blocks.
Fora list of providers, please go to:
AuthorizedATP Tutoring Providers | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov)
Ifyou have questions regarding what subject your student should be focusing on,please contact either Mrs. Sarbacker or Mrs. Smith.
- Official ACT Website: Students can sign into the ACT.org website through the "MyACT Sign In" found in the upper right-hand corner of the webpage. Junior students created MyACT accounts during College 101 in the Fall. Sophomores may create an account by following the “Create MyACT Account" prompts after clicking "MyACT Sign In" on the home page. Once students have signed into their account, the webpage will display multiple options for ACT preparation.
Thank you forreading this lengthy communication regarding ACT testing and preparation.Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at rsmith@glendaleprep.org if you haveany questions or concerns.
April 27, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Glendale Preparatory Academy - Great Hearts, 23276 N 83rd Ave #1, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
To partnerwith our families, we are providing an opportunity to have girls try on skirtsat GP on Saturday, April27th from 7:30 am to 10:45 am. This willprovide families with correct sizing for skirt ordering, without making a tripto Anton's storefront in Tempe. Anton is providing us with every skirt size andwe are asking girls to wear the shorts they usually wear under their skirts to makethe process move as quickly as possible. To help ensure students are purchasingthe correct length skirt and to make the process more convenient, we will havestaff on site to assist girls in identifying the proper length skirts. Please clickhere to reserve a spot at this event.
For detailedinformation on pants, shorts, and skirt length requirements, please see thisattachment and for a copy of the Anton special, please clickhere.
May 1, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Haven Church, 5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304, USA
This year, ourSpring Concerts will be on two separate nights - the Vocal Music Concert(9th and 10th grade music classes and all extra-curricularchoirs) will be on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 pm, while theInstrumental Concert (7th and 8th grade music classes, Jazz Band andStrings) will be on Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 pm. Both concertswill be held at Haven Church in Glendale (5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ85304). Students must provide their own transportation the evening of theconcert and must arrive at the church by 5:00 pm on the evening of theirconcert. All students in curricular music classes are required to participatein the concert as a portion of their music grade. If your students areparticipating in the concert, they will receive detailed information from theirteacher/director about the concert, but we also encourage all students andfamilies to come to hear these fine performers share their musical gifts withyou.
May 3, 2024
Great Hearts Day at Chase Field
Join us foranother GreatHearts Day at Chase Field, Friday, May 3rd, as the Dbacks take on thePadres! Enjoy a discounted ticket package that includes a co-branded GreatHearts Dbacks hat (limited quantity), plus the opportunity to win game dayexperiences and prizes exclusive to Great Hearts families and friends. We hopeto see you at the ballpark!
May 4, 2024
WhiffleBall Tournament: On Saturday May 4th, we will have a whiffleball tournament on the GP field. Please sign up HERE forthis fun community event! Details for times, format, and teams are in theproduct description. Reach out to Mr. Kontak withquestions!
May 7, 2024 @ 3:05 pm - 5:45 pm
Mandatory After-School DressRehearsal:
- 8D: Tuesday, May 7th 3:05-5:45 pm
Tasks:
- Please remind your student to pack a snack for rehearsal.
- All students (unless they have been told otherwise) will need to wear a plain all black long-sleeve shirt, plain black pants, and plain black socks and shoes – No logos or designs anywhere, must be all black.
- Note: Leggings worn as pants are prohibited unless under a black skirt or shorts. All black sweatpants are fine as long as they have no logos. (You can cover small logos with black duct tape).
- Please have your students bring all personal costume items (the black shirt and pants) the morning of their dress rehearsal in a labeled bag with the name written on the inside tags of all items. They will change right after school.
Mandatory Performance:
- 8D Saturday, May 11th - all 8D students must arrive by 2 pm, performance starts at 3 pm
May 7, 2024
Great Hearts Day of Giving
Calling allGriffin Families!
We are excitedto announce that May 7th marks our second annual Great Hearts Day of Giving!We are reaching out to you today to ask for your help to make it a success. Weare currently at 72% of our Community Investment goal with $64,000 more toraise by the end of our fiscal year, June 30, 2024. If each family donated $143, wewould reach our goal this year!
Everydonation, no matter the size, will remain here at our academy and will be usedto support our students and teachers in the classroom. If you have alreadygiven to Community Investment this school year, thank you for your support! Ifyou have not yet had the opportunity or would like to give an additionalone-time gift, please use this link to give to Glendale Prep GreatHearts Day of Giving - Campaign.
*Glendale Prepreceives $1500 less per student per year than public district schools from thestate of Arizona. Community Investment helps us bridge this funding gap andallows us to continue to provide the classical liberal arts education that wedo!
Please reachout to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org with any questions!
May 8, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Haven Church, 5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304, USA
This year, ourSpring Concerts will be on two separate nights - the Vocal Music Concert(9th and 10th grade music classes and all extra-curricularchoirs) will be on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 pm, while theInstrumental Concert (7th and 8th grade music classes, Jazz Band andStrings) will be on Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 pm. Both concertswill be held at Haven Church in Glendale (5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ85304). Students must provide their own transportation the evening of theconcert and must arrive at the church by 5:00 pm on the evening of theirconcert. All students in curricular music classes are required to participatein the concert as a portion of their music grade. If your students areparticipating in the concert, they will receive detailed information from theirteacher/director about the concert, but we also encourage all students andfamilies to come to hear these fine performers share their musical gifts withyou.
May 9, 2024 @ 3:05 pm - 5:45 pm
- 8B: Thursday, May 9th 3:05-5:45 pm
Tasks:
- Please remind your student to pack a snack for rehearsal.
- All students (unless they have been told otherwise) will need to wear a plain all black long-sleeve shirt, plain black pants, and plain black socks and shoes – No logos or designs anywhere, must be all black.
- Note: Leggings worn as pants are prohibited unless under a black skirt or shorts. All black sweatpants are fine as long as they have no logos. (You can cover small logos with black duct tape).
- Please have your students bring all personal costume items (the black shirt and pants) the morning of their dress rehearsal in a labeled bag with the name written on the inside tags of all items. They will change right after school.
May 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dear GP 8th Grade Parents,
Exciting news! We're rolling out the red carpetfor a VIP Hollywood-themed promotion party for our students this year. To makeit an unforgettable blockbuster, we need your support.
1.Join the committee to help set up/facilitate/break down specific aspects of theevent. Limited spots are available on a first come first serve basis. Reach out to me at Rachel.e.harding@gmail.com foradditional details.
2. Financial contributions are crucial toensure our event shines brightly. The average cost per attendee isapproximately $50; however, no donation is too big or too small, and anyamount is appreciated. Also, consider sponsoring items such as food catering, chairs,linens, themed favors for the 8th graders, or anything you feelwill take this event to the next level. Contributions will be collected viaVenmo (see below). Vendor invoices are available upon request.
No matter how you decide to contribute, yoursupport will make all the difference. Your generosity will make this night astar-studded experience and truly be an amazing gift to the class of 2028!
OUR GOAL: Depending onparent-provided contributions, we envision a night filled with dinner, adessert bar, dancing to a DJ, a 360 camera/photo booth, a student slideshow, ateacher speech, and loads of fun for your star student!
So the evening goes smoothly, please be awarethat staff chaperones will be present and the dress code will be strictlyenforced. Cell phone guidelines will align with the typical GP cell phonestandard.
NEXT STEPS: Click on the linkbelow to tell us if your child will be attending. We need this to know how manypeople to expect. On this page, you can also make a donation (please let us know if you would like todonate a vendor item, such as dinner, by March 20th) and upload1 to 3 photos of your child for our slide show.
EVENT SIGN UP HERE.
Let's make this a special redcarpet-event! I look forward to working with you, and please reach outwith any questions/comments/concerns/feedback.
Best,
Rachel Harding
VENMO PROFILE
@Kristi-Riemer
Kristi Riemer (EventPlanner) will be managing the event budget.
May 11, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mandatory Performance:
- 8D Saturday, May 11th - all 8D students must arrive by 2 pm, performance starts at 3 pm
Costume/Hair/Makeup:
- Hair: long hair must be pinned or pulled back out of the face.
- Makeup: Stage make-up is optional, but encouraged as it helps an actor’s face to stand out on stage. Stage makeup basics include foundation, heavy blush, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrow pencil, and a natural toned lip (no darks or reds). Other makeup will be added during call time for specific characters.
- Have your student arrive in costume if he or she is wearing all black. If not, students will change once they arrive. Pro tip: Make sure they have everything they need the night before to avoid show day meltdowns.
- Water and Food: Please ensure that your student eats before call time as students cannot eat while in costume. They are welcome to have ONLY water in the drama room.
- Admission to the show is free for all!
- Audience members will enter through the gym doors (north entrance).
- Pictures/Video: Flash photography can distract the actors, so we ask that you only take pictures without flash. We will create an amateur video of the show we can share with all parents, but copyright demands it cannot be posted publicly.
- When the show is finished, students can stay in costume to meet you for a quick mingle and photo, then will need to change and put items away before leaving.
- Students are welcome to attend the other 8th grade show; however, if they are without parental supervision, please pick them up promptly and have them wait outside the building. Students are not allowed backstage when it is not their show, to wander around the campus, or to cause any distractions during the show. Please be diligent in partnering with us to ensure the respect of all actors is prioritized.
I am happy to help with any questions you have; I know it isa lot of information. I truly have been so blessed to work with your children.We are all having a wonderful time, and we are going to put on a great show!
May 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- 8B Saturday, May 11th - all 8B students must arrive by 5 pm, performance starts at 6 pm
Costume/Hair/Makeup:
- Hair: long hair must be pinned or pulled back out of the face.
- Makeup: Stage make-up is optional, but encouraged as it helps an actor’s face to stand out on stage. Stage makeup basics include foundation, heavy blush, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrow pencil, and a natural toned lip (no darks or reds). Other makeup will be added during call time for specific characters.
- Have your student arrive in costume if he or she is wearing all black. If not, students will change once they arrive. Pro tip: Make sure they have everything they need the night before to avoid show day meltdowns.
- Water and Food: Please ensure that your student eats before call time as students cannot eat while in costume. They are welcome to have ONLY water in the drama room.
- Admission to the show is free for all!
- Audience members will enter through the gym doors (north entrance).
- Pictures/Video: Flash photography can distract the actors, so we ask that you only take pictures without flash. We will create an amateur video of the show we can share with all parents, but copyright demands it cannot be posted publicly.
- When the show is finished, students can stay in costume to meet you for a quick mingle and photo, then will need to change and put items away before leaving.
- Students are welcome to attend the other 8th grade show; however, if they are without parental supervision, please pick them up promptly and have them wait outside the building. Students are not allowed backstage when it is not their show, to wander around the campus, or to cause any distractions during the show. Please be diligent in partnering with us to ensure the respect of all actors is prioritized.
I am happy to help with any questions you have; I know it isa lot of information. I truly have been so blessed to work with your children.We are all having a wonderful time, and we are going to put on a great show!
May 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SpringSports Awards: OnMay 15th we will have the spring sports awards in the GP gym Middle school from5:30-6:30 HS from 6:30-7:30 more information to come!
SpringSports Payment Links: Here are the payment links for springparticipation fees:
May 20, 2024
You received an email earlier in the year regarding a change toour final exam schedule this semester. As a reminder, below is the general planfor the last week of school. Please ensure your child is on campus for all ofthe four days of finals.
2023-2024 Spring Semester Finals Week Overview |
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5/20, Mon |
No School |
Student Study / Teacher Grading Day |
5/21, Tues |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 1/2 finals |
5/22, Wed |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 3/4 finals |
5/23, Thurs |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 5 final and end of year activities |
5/24, Fri |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 6 final and Awards Assembly |
May 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
You received an email earlier in the year regarding a change toour final exam schedule this semester. As a reminder, below is the general planfor the last week of school. Please ensure your child is on campus for all ofthe four days of finals.
2023-2024 Spring Semester Finals Week Overview |
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5/20, Mon |
No School |
Student Study / Teacher Grading Day |
5/21, Tues |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 1/2 finals |
5/22, Wed |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 3/4 finals |
5/23, Thurs |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 5 final and end of year activities |
5/24, Fri |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 6 final and Awards Assembly |
May 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
You received an email earlier in the year regarding a change toour final exam schedule this semester. As a reminder, below is the general planfor the last week of school. Please ensure your child is on campus for all ofthe four days of finals.
2023-2024 Spring Semester Finals Week Overview |
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5/20, Mon |
No School |
Student Study / Teacher Grading Day |
5/21, Tues |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 1/2 finals |
5/22, Wed |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 3/4 finals |
5/23, Thurs |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 5 final and end of year activities |
5/24, Fri |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 6 final and Awards Assembly |
May 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Glendale Preparatory Academy - Great Hearts, 23276 N 83rd Ave #1, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
May 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
You received an email earlier in the year regarding a change toour final exam schedule this semester. As a reminder, below is the general planfor the last week of school. Please ensure your child is on campus for all ofthe four days of finals.
2023-2024 Spring Semester Finals Week Overview |
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5/20, Mon |
No School |
Student Study / Teacher Grading Day |
5/21, Tues |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 1/2 finals |
5/22, Wed |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 3/4 finals |
5/23, Thurs |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 5 final and end of year activities |
5/24, Fri |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 6 final and Awards Assembly |
May 24, 2024 @ 8:05 am - 12:15 pm
You received an email earlier in the year regarding a change toour final exam schedule this semester. As a reminder, below is the general planfor the last week of school. Please ensure your child is on campus for all ofthe four days of finals.
2023-2024 Spring Semester Finals Week Overview |
||
5/20, Mon |
No School |
Student Study / Teacher Grading Day |
5/21, Tues |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 1/2 finals |
5/22, Wed |
8:05-12:15 |
Periods 3/4 finals |
5/23, Thurs |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 5 final and end of year activities |
5/24, Fri |
8:05-12:15 |
Period 6 final and Awards Assembly |
May 24, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Haven Church, 5902 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304, USA