Weekly Blast 9.14.18
September 14, 2018 -
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| A Note From the Headmaster
Dear GP Community, I want to share a book recommendation with you. The book is controversially titled The Coddling of the American Mind. It’s one of those titles that’s intended to provoke; however, the ideas are powerful. In essence, the book explores some of the history and reasons for a new generation of adolescent behavior and attitudes. The authors, both scholars, suggest that some of the ancient wisdom that has guided humanity for millennia has recently, and unfortunately, been turned on its head. Rather than “preparing the child for the road ahead”, the road is being prepared by adults so that children are often unable to mature and to work through and overcome challenges. The book has been endorsed from the likes of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Robert George, and a host of others. This important book has pushed me to think harder about my aims in raising my own children and the goals of our shared work at Glendale Prep. If you are interested, here’s a recent interview with one of the authors: https://www.npr.org/2018/09/04/644446963/authors-of-a-new-book-take-on-the-coddling-of-american-minds Have a great weekend! Very best, TODAY: PSO Restaurant Night -FroYo Craze Picture Day High School Epic Cycle Don’t forget to sign up your student before Tuesday, September 18th on the GP Payment Portal for only $12. Any who wish to sign up after or “at the door” on the night of the event will pay a fee of $15. Don’t wait! Sign up today! The High School Epic Cycle still needs Parent Volunteers to help supervise the event. If you are available on the night of September 21st to the morning of the 22nd and would like to help out for a portion of the night overseeing student check-in, the reading of the Aeneid, serving of food, or general supervision of students, please contact Mr. Mahar right away at jmahar@glendaleprep.org. All volunteers must have a fingerprint clearance on file with the school.We look forward to hearing from all who can give some of their time next weekend, thank you! The Middle School Epic Cycle event will take place in the spring. Balfour Senior Meeting Senior Mini-Retreat Please contact Mr. Withers with any questions, at zwithers@glendaleprep.org Annual GP Talent Show
The GP Talent Show is Saturday, September 29th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your seats now by purchasing your tickets on the payment portal. First place will win $200! All proceeds benefit the annual Senior Trip. Please contact Ms. Roiger with any questions at rroiger@glendaleprep.org. Vision & Hearing Volunteers Payment Portal Tip Athletics Remember to bookmark the Glendale Prep Athletics Events Page to keep up to date on all of GP’s upcoming athletic events. Community Investment Your Community Investment supports students! AJ Palubinskas who spoke at this year’s first student assembly inspired our scholars with, “…your world grows every day you spend here at this school, learning truths!” Your Community Investment supports teachers! Mr. Withers spoke on, The Six Loves of Glendale Prep. He illustrated how Virtue, Western Tradition, Freedom and Human Dignity, Philosophical Realism, Conversation and Community, and Humility are the foundations of Glendale Prep. Please support our amazing students and teachers here to give to this year’s Community Investment campaign. We are honored to publicly recognize those families and friends who have contributed to this year’s Community Investment campaign. |
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