| Winterfest |
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Join Us for Winterfest 2015!
TODAY: Saturday, January 24 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Winterfest is an annual special event at Maeser where our students have an opportunity to showcase the amazing projects they’ve worked on during Winterim and MSI. Students should be on campus to set up their Winterfest projects from 8-10am and Winterfest will run from 11am-1pm. All students should attend and wear Full Dress uniforms. We hope you will come to see the wonderful things our students have accomplished!
Fundraising Made Easy
There will be an informational booth set up during Winterfest for parents and students who want to learn more about raising money for future Winterims, sports fees, or overall general fees. Parents, check this out during Winterfest! Sarah Sharp will help you kick off your student’s personal fundraising.
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Semester 2 Schedule Changes and
Course Requests for 8th Grade Students |
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Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
Counselors will be available during Winterfest for any students who need to make changes to their Semester 2 schedules. Priority will be given to students who are currently missing one or more periods in their Semester 2 schedules. To see your student's current Semester 2 schedule, log into your PowerSchool parent or student account. From the “Grades and Attendance” page, scroll down in the left frame and click on “My Schedule” (this link only appears on the “Grades and Attendance” page). Scroll down the “My Schedule” page to see your student's 14-15 Quarter 3 schedule.
During Winterim, our 8th grade students reviewed High School graduation requirements and made 9th grade course requests with the counselors during their MSI classes. Counselors will also be available for any parents that want to speak with them regarding graduation requirements and course requests.
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| Yearbooks |
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Contact: Ms. Gerber or Mr. Olsen
TODAY is the LAST DAY to buy your yearbook at the regular $55 price! Buy your yearbook online or at Winterfest today for $55. On Monday, January 26, the price will go up to $65, so get your yearbook order in now!
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| Intent to Enroll for 2015-2016 |
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Application window: now through February 1, 2015
Contact: registrar@maeserprep.org
It’s that time again! All returning students and new students need to register on our website for enrollment for our 2015-16 year. It’s quick, easy, and painless! Reserve your spot now.
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| Assessment Announcements |
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SAGE Information Night
Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30pm at Maeser
Contact: Mrs. Myers
Do you have questions about state-required tests and other assessments given at Maeser? We will be holding a SAGE Information Night on Tuesday, January 27, at 6:30pm, for all interested parents and students. Please join us to learn more about annual SAGE testing, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the Junior ACT, and other assessments taken by our Maeser students.
ACT Explore/ACT Plan Score Interpretation Session for Parents of Students in 7th, 8th, and 9th Grades
Immediately following our SAGE Info session on January 27, we will hold a special session to go over this year’s ACT Explore and ACT Plan results and show you how to interpret your Student Score Report, which will be available that night. Please plan to arrive early so you can pick up your Student Score Report before the SAGE Info session begins.
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| ACT Prep Class Scholarships |
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Attention 9th, 11th and 12th grade students: (10 grade students have already received information in a separate email about ACT Test Prep)
ACE the ACT and Utah County 4-H have partnered together to offer Maeser students a $100.00 scholarship to attend the ACE the ACT Test Prep Boot Camp. The cost to attend the Boot Camp is now only $20.00. There are 12 scholarships available for each class at this reduced price. After the scholarships are used, the cost for 9th, 11th or 12th grade students to attend the Boot Camp is $120.00. Students must be Utah County residents to receive the scholarship. You may click the links below for additional information and the registration forms. The registration forms are also in the front office.
The dates for the classes are all on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 7:45.
Class one: February 11, 18 and 25 - Great preparation for the state ACT test on March 3rd for juniors
Class two: March 18, 25 and April 1 - Great preparation for the national ACT exam on April 18th
Click here for more information on the February class
Click here for the registration form for the February class
Click here for more information on the March class
Students will be enrolled in Utah County 4-H. They will receive a monthly email with a list of the activities going on in the county all of which are optional. The only event students need to attend is the ACT class at Maeser.
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| Fee Statements |
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Did you know you can pay all your student fees online?
We have mailed out fee statements to families who have not paid their students’ fees in full. PLEASE check your accounts and take care of these fees now. Thank you!
- To pay fees online, click the following link: Maeser Online Fee Payment. You will need your PowerSchool parent account login information to access your student’s fees using this system. If you need assistance with your PowerSchool username or password, please email us at info@maeserprep.org.
- To pay fees in person, visit the front desk during business hours -- this week the front office is open Tuesday-Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm and Saturday during Winterfest.
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| Parent Survey |
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It is now time for our annual Parent Survey. Please take a few moments to reflect on the opportunities that your students have here at Maeser. We are always earnestly seeking constructive feedback that can help us improve our processes. We encourage your participation in our committees, activities, and classrooms as you are available. Thank you for your help!
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| Uniform ALERT |
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We are seeing an increase in the following uniform infractions:
* Unapproved jackets/hoodies (under the polo is still not appropriate)
* Jeggings or patterned leggings
* Jeans: even if the same uniform color, jeans are not appropriate
* Short skirts/shorts: uniform policy states about an inch above the knee
* Long hair/haircuts
At this time of year, we account for student growth in height and weight. If you would like to check out our uniform closet to purchase items, please contact our front office. Additionally, we are sensitive to the cold and allow opportunities for students to put their jackets/coats in their lockers without violations. If you are missing uniform items, please check our lost & found as it is gaining quite a collection of items. |
| After-School Chess Class |
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Wednesdays, beginning January 28
Contact: Mr. Norris
Maeser Prep will be starting a chess class that will begin on Wednesday, January 28th. The class will be held once a week for 12 weeks on Wednesdays and will be from 3:15-4:15. Cost is yet to be finalized but will be around $40. If you are interested contact Mr. Norris: jared.norris@maeserprep.org.
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| Rome and Athens Winterim 2016 |
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Contact: Mr. Simmons
Mr. Simmons will be going to Greece and Italy next year for Winterim. If you’re interested in going, come talk to Mr. Simmons. There will be an informational meeting soon. Parents are welcome to come chaperone!
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| Music Department Disneyland Tour |
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Any student or parent wishing to go on the Disneyland trip during spring break (April 6-11) MUST contact Mrs. Vincent by next Friday, January 30. Watch next week’s update for further information.
The trip will cost $450-550, due by March 15. Once we have our numbers set, students may begin making payments in the office with a nonrefundable deposit of $100. But talk to Mrs. Vincent FIRST.
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| Sports Announcements |
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High School Spring Sports
If you have a high school student interested in playing spring sports (boys soccer, track, boys tennis, girls golf), you will need to register your student through the UHSAA’s “Register My Athlete” website. Instructions can be found here. If you have questions, contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Norris, at jared.norris@maeserprep.org.
Senior Athletes: Scholarship Opportunity
Application Deadline: Saturday, January 31, 2015
Contact: Mr. Norris
The Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (UIAAA) and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) offer scholarships each year to deserving high school seniors who have participated in sports during high school. 76 seniors applied last year and the UIAAA is looking to double that number. There is no limit to the number of students from each high school who can apply! If you are interested in applying for these scholarships, please contact Mr. Norris ASAP!
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| Current Volunteer Opportunities |
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Chinese Class Volunteers Wanted
Any parents or community members who are native Chinese speakers are invited to participate in a variety of in-class volunteer opportunities ranging from talking with students, to sharing cultural perspectives and practices. Please contact Mrs. Woods at anna.woods@maeserprep.org, if you are available during periods 1-3 on varying dates throughout the semester to help volunteer.
Parent Volunteer with Accounting Experience Wanted
The Maeser finances committee is looking for a parent who is a CPA or accountant to assist for a few hours monthly with school finances. If qualified and interested, please contact Steve Whitehouse at steve.whitehouse@maeserprep.org.
Ongoing Maeser 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.
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| Counselors’ Corner |
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Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
SENIORS: Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation for College Applications
College application deadlines are coming up quickly! If you need a transcript or letter of recommendation for your college applications, please be sure to request those at least two weeks before the deadline. Our counselors and teachers get multiple requests each year and they need time to write you a great letter. In addition, requesting your transcript early gives you a chance to look it over and make sure everything is correct before you send it in with your application.
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| Scholarship Center |
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Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
UHEAA 2015 FAFSA Completion Open Houses and “Easiest Scholarship Ever” Contest
The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) will be holding 65+ FAFSA Completion Open Houses this year at schools around the state. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the key to receiving federal financial aid (like grants, work-study, and student loans) to help you pay for college. If your student is applying for college this year, plan to attend the open house nearest you for free professional assistance completing and submitting your 2015 FAFSA and apply to win some scholarship money while you’re there.
Once you’ve completed your 2015-16 FAFSA, visit the UHEAA Facebook Page -- click on the “FAFSA Scholarship” tab and complete the scholarship application to be entered to win a $500 scholarship. In addition, all Utah high schools will be competing against each other to see who can get the highest percentage of seniors to complete their 2015-16 FAFSA by April 20, 2015. Winning schools will receive $500 to use as another scholarship for students! One winner will be selected from 1A-3A schools, and one winner will be selected from 4A-5A.
T.H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan
Seniors: are you planning to become a teacher? Need money for college? The T.H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan for 2015 graduating high school seniors provides an excellent opportunity for qualified students to receive loan assistance while pursuing a degree in education and a Utah Educator License. The program, which is state-funded and jointly administered by the State Board of Education and State Board of Regents, consists of a waiver of tuition and fees at Utah public institutions (or $995 per semester at Utah private institutions) to be used for a period not to exceed eight semesters. TIL recipients will be required to complete an educator preparation program and teach in Utah public schools for a term equal to the number of years for which the loan was received. The 2015 application and accompanying support materials must arrive at the Utah State Office of Education on or before Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:00pm. For more information and a copy of the application materials, please see your counselor.
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.
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| SheTech Explorer Day |
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The 2nd annual SheTech Explorer Day will be held March 13, 2015 at UVU. SheTech Explorer Day is a conference for high school girls in grades 9-12. This day-long event will include hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The goal of the conference is to expose girls to technology in a fun atmosphere, and to provide STEM role models to help girls learn more about opportunities in these fields. Registration for the FREE SheTech conference closes on March 1. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! For more information and to register for the conference, visit the SheTech website: http://www.shetechexplorer.com.
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| HOBY 2015 Advanced Leadership Academy |
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HOBY’s Advanced Leadership Academy (ALA) is a program initially launched in 2013 for any high school junior or senior (ages 16-18 at the time of the program) from the U.S, Canada, and Mexico. Students are not required to have participated in other HOBY programming to be eligible to participate in the ALA. Through the HOBY Advanced Leadership Academy, participants will:
• Understand and develop themselves along the seven dimensions of the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM) and how they work together to accomplish the eighth dimension, change;
• Use Gallup’s Clifton StrengthsFinder ™ assessment to identify and understand their own strengths and capabilities;
• Create a project action plan to lead and implement a service project or social enterprise in their home communities within one year following the ALA;
• Meet new people and establish an ongoing network of peers, other leaders and social entrepreneurs; and
• Earn college credit from George Mason University.
The summer ALA program is held at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA; ALA students can also sign up for a post-ALA “Highlights” sight-seeing tour of Washington, D.C. For more information, visit the Advanced Leadership Academy website.
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| Lands’ End School Uniform Event |
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Online at www.landsend.com/school through January 25th
Lands’ End is holding a School Uniform event this weekend. Use promo code WINTER and PIN 9334 on orders placed through Sunday, January 25, and receive 30% off one regular priced item PLUS 25% off sale/clearance items.
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| Scheduled Maintenance for PowerSchool |
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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.
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