Weekly Blast 9.21.18

• Sept 21 – High School Epic Cycle
• Sept 28 – Early Release – 12:05 p.m.
• Sept 28 – PSO Restaurant Night
• Sept 29 – 3rd Annual Talent Show
• Sept 29 – PSO Used Uniform Sale
• Sept 29 – Great Hearts Gala
• Oct 1 – Senior Trip Deposit Due
• Oct 1-2 – Hearing & Vision Screening
• Oct 8-12 – Fall Break

1. A Note From the Headmaster
2. High School Epic Cycle
3. PSO Restaurant Night
4. Anton Uniforms Location Change
5. Talent Show
6. Vision & Hearing Volunteers
7. GP Ties
8. College Counseling

Dear Glendale Prep Families,

Recently, I was taken back to a few books on Western History by the scholar Christopher Dawson. Dawson wrote widely about Europe, Culture, Education, and more, but of his numerous insights about people living and working together one really stood out to me. Perhaps it stands out because of the emphasis we place on character or perhaps, better still because so many have for so long put an emphasis on character and yet disregarded ethical living. In any case, when reflecting on what binds and rends culture, Dawson writes: “A culture is a very fragile thing, and the delicate balance of its social structure is overthrown as soon as its spiritual limits are broken and its individual members lose their faith in the validity and efficiency of its moral order.” One could write an essay about Dawson’s insight here, but one takeaway for us is that the value of the work we do with young people is rooted in a belief that there is something transcendent about what it means to live well. Regardless of time and place, humans are to live well – making full use of their minds and hearts for the sake of the good. When we stop believing that, then the whole enterprise crumbles. It is our responsibility, as teachers and parents, to live in such a way that is worthy of all we extol to our students and children. May we never be guilty of giving our children the impression that when it comes to seeking the good they should “do as we say and not as we do”.

Thank you for working with us and encouraging us to live with integrity.

Have a terrific weekend!

Sincerely yours,
Brandon Crowe
Headmaster

TODAY: High School Epic Cycle
The High School Epic Cycle is Tonight, Friday, September 21st, 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 22nd, 7:00 a.m.! We will be reading The Aeneid all night in the school gym as well as playing games, eating good food, and having lots of fun with friends. Any who wish to sign up “at the door” will pay a fee of $15 and a parent will need to sign a waiver. Please contact Mr. Mahar at jmahar@glendaleprep.org with any questions.

The Middle School Epic Cycle event will take place in the spring.

PSO Restaurant Night
Join us for Restaurant Night at Culver’s on 83rd Ave. & Deer Valley Rd. from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September, 28th. Show the paper flyer or the flyer from your smartphone when you check out. Invite your family and friends; all proceeds go toward the Senior Trip.

Anton Uniforms Location Change
Anton Uniforms has built an addition to their Anton Sport building and will be relocating there shortly. Their last day of sales at the current 1602 N. Scottsdale Rd location will be Saturday, September 22^nd. They will reopen Tuesday, September 25th at 905 N. Scottsdale Rd. Please call Anton Uniforms with any questions at (480) 968-6636.

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
The school will be conducting Hearing and Vision Screenings on Monday, October 1st and Tuesday, October 2nd. If you have been fingerprinted and are willing to help, please click on Hearing and Vision Volunteers to sign up. Thank you in advance for your help.

GP Ties
Glendale Prep ties are on sale to all Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors for $25. Order here and view the options available to both men and ladies. Sophomores will receive their ties in October when blazers are distributed to the upperclassmen.

Updated Tutoring Schedule
Please take note of the updated Tutoring Schedule. You can always find an updated schedule on the Glendale Prep website as well, under Academics and under Parent Resources.

College Counseling
Please check out the College Counseling Page for the most up-to-date information about on-campus college visits, application workshops, and other important events and dates.

Senior Rachel Ong has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist! Students qualify for National Merit recognition through their scores on the Preliminary SAT (PSAT), which is taken by approximately 1.6 million students from about 22,000 schools nationwide. Congratulations, Rachel!

Attending the NACAC College Fair in October or the upcoming college fairs happening around the state? Sign up on GoToCollegeFairs and/or StriveScan. Using scanners is a more efficient way to exchange student information. Sign up ahead of time so that colleges can quickly scan your barcode!

Contact Information
Silvia Hayakawa, Office Manager
623-889-0822
shayakawa@glendaleprep.org

Attendance Line:
623-889-0822 Option 1
or attendance@glendaleprep.org