| |
In This Edition of
Maeser Updates |
|
|
Upcoming Events
at Maeser Prep |
|
Monday, September 22
School Picture Day
Full Dress Uniforms
Spirit Week: Crazy Legs Day
Tuesday, September 23
Spirit Week: Superhero/Supervillain Day
National Honor Society Members Meeting
During lunch in room 204
HS Girls’ Soccer vs. Layton Christian Academy
Varsity at 4:00pm, JV at 5:30pm at LCA
Wednesday, September 24
Spirit Week: Crazy Hair Day
Model United Nations and Model European Union
During lunch in room 212
Thursday, September 25
Spirit Week: Obsession Day
Middle School Frozen Sing-Along Party
3:30-5:30pm in the lunchroom
Bring pillows, blankets, and money for concessions.
HS Girls’ Soccer vs. Summit Academy
Varsity at 5:30pm, JV at 7:00pm at Summit Academy
Spirit bus departs at 4:00pm!
Friday, September 26
Spirit Week: Blue and Gold Day, Spirit Bowl
Wear your blue or gold polo!
ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
HS Cross Country Invitational
3:30pm at Salem Hills High School
Saturday, September 27
Homecoming Dance
8:00-11:00pm at Maeser
Cost: $30/couple, $20 stag
|
| About Maeser |
|
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a college preparatory public charter school serving students in grades 7-12. Parents may request and receive information on Maeser teacher qualifications by contacting the Director at robyn.ellis@maeserprep.org.
|
|
|
| Maeser Pride! |
|
Logan Norris placed in the Top 10 in his Cross Country race at BYU on Saturday. He was running with mostly Juniors and Seniors from 4A and 5A schools, so this is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations, Logan!
|
| Parent Teacher Conferences |
|
Wednesday, September 24 from 4:00-8:00pm in the gym
Please plan to join us for Parent Teacher Conferences this coming Wednesday, from 4:00-8:00pm in the Maeser gym. This gives us a great opportunity to work together on student success!
|
| Spirit Week + Assembly Schedule Friday |
|
Show your school spirit in the week leading up to Homecoming! Here are the spirit days:
Monday: Crazy Legs Day (also picture day – remember, FULL DRESS!)
Tuesday: Superhero/Supervillain Day
Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day
Thursday: Obsession Day
Friday: Blue and Gold Day/Spirit Bowl (assembly schedule*)
The uniform policy for spirit week is your uniform cannot be covered, has to be visible, And cannot be altered. You can only add to your uniform
*We will be on Assembly Schedule for the Spirit Bowl on Friday, September 26:
| 5th: |
7:30-8:18 |
| 6th: |
8:23-9:11 |
| 7th: |
9:16-10:04 |
| 8th: |
10:09-10:57 |
| Assembly: |
11:02-12:00 |
|
| Winterim Requests Close Monday at 7:30am |
|
Open requests for this year’s Winterim classes will close at 7:30am on Monday, September 22nd. If you have not yet made requests for Winterim this year, or if you need to make changes to your requests, please be sure to do so by 7:30am on Monday!
UPDATE for students planning to do Independent Winterims: We have made Independent Study available as an option for requests. If you are submitting an Independent Winterim request, please register for Independent Study as your FIRST choice class. Remember to get your application in to Mr. Simmons on Monday, September 22!
Please note: requesting a Winterim course does NOT guarantee a spot in that course. For this reason, it is important to choose at least one alternate that is different from your first-choice Winterim. (Duplicate requests will be deleted.) PowerSchool will allow you to choose up to two alternates, but you must make at least one alternate selection. We will make every effort to place you in your first-choice Winterim; if that class if full, we will try to place you in your selected alternate.
After open requests have closed, students will be registered for Winterim based on their requests, grade level priority, and any course pre-requisites. You will receive a notification of your Winterim placement by email on or before Thursday, September 25. Once you have received your notification email, you should turn in your parent and student contracts and pay your Winterim fee. The deadline for Winterim fees is Wednesday, October 1st.
How To Request Winterim Classes
Please see our video that will walk you through how to request Winterim classes: Winterim Requests. You will need your PowerSchool student account information to log in – if you have forgotten your username or password, please come to the front desk and we will look it up for you.
Winterim Catalog
Not sure which Winterim you want to take this year? Descriptions of this year’s Winterim offerings, as well as information about applying for an Independent Study Winterim, can be found on our website: 2015 Winterim Information.
|
| School Pictures: Monday, September 22 |
|
School Picture Day is coming up on Monday! LifeTouch photography will be on campus this Monday, September 22. All students must be in Full Dress Uniform for school pictures. These photos will be used for student ID cards and the yearbook. You may also choose to order a photo package from LifeTouch; order forms were sent home last week. If you did not get an order form or need a new one, you can download a copy here: LifeTouch Photo Package Order Form. Payments should be made out to LifeTouch.
|
| National Honor Society |
|
Tuesday, September 23 during lunch in room 204
Contact: Mrs. Russell or Mrs. Smith
Current National Honor Society Members: bring your lunch Tuesday, September 23 to Mrs. Russell’s room (204). Service hours, activities, and electing officers are on the agenda. (Prospective National Honor Society Members: stay tuned for more details!) Questions? See Mrs. Russell or Mrs. Smith.
|
| Model United Nations and Model European Union |
|
Wednesdays during lunch in room 212
Contact: Mrs. Smith
Be an ambassador for a day! Meet every Wednesday during lunch in Mrs. Smith’s room (212). Besides the General Assembly, these committees need delegates: UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), Commission on the Status of Women, Crisis, Spanish (new this year: all in Spanish for Latin American Countries), and the Security Council. You will learn diplomacy, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, research, and resolution writing. Friday, November 7th is the big day at BYU. Over 300 students from the Wasatch Front will be your colleagues. The fee is $20. Questions? Contact Mrs. Smith: allison.smith@maeserprep.org.
|
| High School Math Team |
|
Thursdays during lunch in room 302
Contact: Mrs. Plott
The High School Math team meets every Thursday during lunch in Mrs. Plott’s room (302). The cost to join the math team is $40 and covers lunch each week and all competitions. Our first competition is in October, so come practice with us. Any questions? Contact Mrs. Plott: rochelle.plott@maeserprep.org.
|
| Music Department Concert |
|
Thursday, October 2 at 7:00pm in the Maeser gym
Contact: Mrs. Vincent
Autumn in America: Sublime to Spooky
Join Maeser’s choirs and orchestras in a celebration of American tradition
and our rich musical heritage!
Featuring a variety of folk songs, fiddle tunes, and fall fare.
FREE ADMISSION.
|
| ACT Prep Class |
|
Sign-up for the November ACT Prep class is now open at the front desk. This is a three-day class that will be held November 5, 12, and 19 from 3:45-7:45pm at Maeser. The fee for the class is $125. Parents of sophomores should have received a special email regarding this class.
Here are a few comments from September’s class:
* “I always thought the ACT was some big, scary thing. Now I am not afraid. I know if I study, I can do well.”
* “This was the kick in the pants I needed to get studying.”
* “Who would have thought an ACT class could actually be fun.”
* “I thought this class was going to be super boring... luckily it was actually pretty interesting.”
|
| Driver Education Class |
|
October 6-16 in room 116
Contact: Mr. Norris
Wright Driving School will be holding a driver education class at Maeser from October 6-16. Class will begin on Monday, October 6th in room 116. Sign-up at the front desk if you are interested.
|
| Volunteer Opportunities |
|
Get a head start on your 40 hours of volunteer service for 2014-15! Our current volunteer needs are posted online through Sign-Up Genius, which can be accessed by clicking the Volunteer box on our website (http://www.maeserprep.org) or directly by clicking here: Sign Up Genius.
Interested in serving on a Volunteer Committee? Please fill out our Volunteer Committee Interest Form online: Maeser Volunteer Committees: Sign Up/Update Info.
|
| Sports Announcements |
|
National Anthem
Contact: Mr. Norris
Students who are interested in singing the National Anthem at home volleyball games please see Mr. Norris.
HS Girls’ Volleyball
Contact: Coach S
Volleyball continues region play this week with two matches. They play on Tuesday, September 23 at Rowland Hall. On Thursday, September 25, they are at home against LCA. JV starts at 5:45 and Varsity follows at 7:00pm. Come support us and cheer for us on Thursday!
HS Girls’ Soccer
Contact: Coach Maes
The girls’ soccer team has two away games this week! On Tuesday they play LCA and Thursday Summit Academy. Be sure to come and cheer them on Thursday. JV will play at 5:30pm and Varsity will play under the lights at 7:00pm. You can catch a ride on the spirit bus when it departs from Maeser at 4:00pm.
Water Gardens Theaters Fundraiser (DATE CHANGE)
Wednesday, October 1
Contact: Mr. Norris
Support Maeser Prep Sports by going to the movies! Water Gardens Theaters in Pleasant Grove will be donating a portion of their ticket sales to the Maeser Prep Sports Programs on Wednesday, October 1st. The address is 912 W. Garden Drive.
|
| Ask the PowerSchool Pro: School Bulletin |
|
Dear PowerSchool Pro,
I missed the first part of class on Tuesday when my teacher was reading announcements – how can I get information about what’s going on this week?
In The Dark
Dear In The Dark,
Let me introduce you to the School Bulletin feature in PowerSchool! It’s the fifth icon down in the left frame of your PowerSchool screen. We post all our Tuesday announcements, a link to each week’s Friday R-News broadcast, and a list of all of the week’s Maeser events in the School Bulletin. (If you need your PowerSchool login information, you can visit the front desk or email info@maeserprep.org.) Enjoy being more informed about what’s happening on campus!
The PowerSchool Pro
Have a question for the PowerSchool Pro? Email us at info@maeserprep.org!
|
| Counselors’ Corner |
|
Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
Senior SEOPs
The counselors will soon begin annual SEOP appointments with our Seniors and their parents. This is your chance to meet with your counselor to discuss graduation progress and plans for after high school. Counselors are required to meet with EVERY SENIOR during this time. As always, parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with their student. We will begin on Thursday, September 25 and go through Wednesday, October 15. To sign up for an appointment, you can access the counselor’s appointment calendars through the following links:
Mr. Sekaquaptewa’s Appointment Calendar (Last Names A-J)
Ms. Sorenson’s Appointment Calendar (Last Names K-Z)
Once you schedule an appointment, your counselor will e-mail you to confirm the appointment time. Please watch for this e-mail for confirmation, as we have had problems with appointment times in the past. As a general rule, appointments are available during school hours (8 am to 4:30 pm). If you click on the link and see evening times, the times are probably wrong. You can also schedule a time by contacting your counselor:
Mr. S korys@maeserprep.org
Ms. Sorenson sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org
University of Utah Applications
University of Utah applications are now open! Applications can be found online at: Freshman Admissions. The Priority Deadlines is November 1st for Honors and December 1st for all others.
Campus visits are one of the best ways a student can determine the fit of any school, and we encourage all interested students to take the time to tour a campus. UofU offers two tours daily at 10:00am and 1:00pm, Monday through Friday. In addition, they offer a tour one Saturday each month:
September 20 at 1:00pm
October 4, at 1:00pm
November 15 at 1:00pm
December 6 at 1:00pm
Each visit includes a campus tour, an info session with an Admissions Counselor, and a visit to Housing. Students can sign up online at Campus Visits.
|
| Scholarship Center |
|
Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
Scholarship Search
Looking for scholarships? Follow this link for a list of current scholarships available: http://www.ucacscholarships.blogspot.com/.
New Scholarship Search Tool
Learn how to find 100+ scholarships in five minutes. Sign up today at: https://www.scholar-box.com/schools/8988/scholarships.
|
| Support Our School: AmazonSmile |
|
Looking for a great way to help support the school? Help support our school every time you shop on Amazon by designating Maeser as your favorite charitable organization on AmazonSmile! When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible items to Maeser Prep.
|
| Maeser Online School Store Challenge |
|
All purchases made from now through September 2014 will help our school compete with other online school stores to win an 8’x4’ wall mural of our school logo!
|
| Scheduled Maintenance for PowerSchool |
|
PowerSchool may not be available during scheduled maintenance from 4:00-6:30am on weekdays and from 4:00-10:00am on Saturdays. If you have questions about how to log on to PowerSchool to check your student’s grades and attendance, please contact us at info@maeserprep.org.
|
|
|
