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In This Edition of
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, February 9
SAGE Writing
MS Girls and Boys Basketball vs. AISU @ Maeser
1st Round Playoff
Girls @ 5:00pm Boys @ 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 10
SAGE Writing
Sterling Scholar Semi-finalist Interviews
3:00pm @ Westlake High School
Departure time: 2:20pm
Girls HS Basketball @ Vista Heights
Frosh/Soph 3:00
Girls HS Basketball @ Rockwell
JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00
Wednesday, February 11
SAGE Writing
Boys HS Basketball vs. Rowland Hall @ Maeser
Frosh/Soph 4:00 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00
Thursday, February 12
SAGE Writing
High School Math Team Competition
10:45am in room 302
Girls HS Basketball @ Waterford
Frosh/Soph 4:00 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00
Friday, February 13
Boys HS Basketball vs. Waterford @ Maeser
Frosh/Soph 4:00 JV 5:30 Varsity 7:00
Monday, February 16
Presidents' Day: NO SCHOOL
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| About Maeser |
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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.
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| Maeser Pride! |
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Congratulations to the Maeser Sterling Scholars! Our school had 5 students move on to the semi-finals for Sterling Scholar. These students are: Xander Hooper: Mathematics, Travis Andersen: Science, Sean Robinson: Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics, Savannah See: Vocal Performance, and Amanda Howard: World Languages. These students will compete at their regional competition on Tuesday, February 10th.
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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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| Spring Testing Schedule |
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The countdown to the end of the school year is on, and Spring testing is now underway! We will be notifying parents as each class prepares to test, but we want to provide you with the complete schedule so you can factor these tests into your planning for vacations, appointments, etc.
For parents who would prefer that their students not participate in the SAGE computer-adaptive test, our teachers have developed our own Maeser end-of-level test for each of the SAGE test classes, to help us gather data to keep our students and teachers accountable for classroom learning over the course of the school year. These paper-pencil tests will be given in students' regular classrooms at the same time as SAGE. If you would prefer to have your student take the Maeser end-of-level test instead of the SAGE test, please stop by the front office to fill out the required paperwork. Please make every effort to complete the parent choice form prior to your student’s first scheduled SAGE Writing test, so we can arrange for your student to take the Maeser test with his or her scheduled class.
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Students Scheduled to Test |
Test Location |
| SAGE Writing |
February 2-20 |
All students in grades 7-11 |
Socratic/English classes |
| ACCESS |
February 2-27 |
English Language Learners |
Classrooms TBA |
| NAEP |
February 25 |
Students in 8th grade |
Classrooms TBA |
| Junior ACT |
March 3 |
All students in 11th grade |
Classrooms TBA |
| SAGE English |
April 15-21 |
All students in grades 7-11 |
Socratic/English classes |
| SAGE Science |
April 22-27 |
All students in Science 7, Science 8, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics |
Science classes |
| SAGE Math |
April 28-30 |
All students in Core 7/7H, Core 8/8H, Math I/IH, Math II/IIH, Math III/IIIH |
Math classes |
| AP Exams |
May 4-15 |
Students in AP classes - sign up and pay for your tests at the front desk ($91 each) |
BYU Conference Center |
| Maeser Finals |
May 21-27 |
All Maeser students |
Regular classrooms |
If you have questions about the tests your student is scheduled to take this year, please contact Mrs. Myers at jennifer.myers@maeserprep.org.
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| Parent-Teacher Conferences |
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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held February 26th from 4:00-8:00pm in the Maeser Gymnasium. If you have a conflict with this date/time, please email your student’s teachers directly.
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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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| Fundraising Opportunity |
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Do you need to raise money for next year’s Winterim or sports fees? Take 5 is offering our students a great fundraising opportunity. With a $30 investment, students can get a return of $100. For more information, please contact Sarah Sharp who is helping coordinate this event.
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| Wright Driving School Drivers Ed Course |
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Contact: Mr. Norris
Wright Driving School will be teaching a drivers ed course at Maeser beginning February 17th. Classes will be held from 3:30-5:30pm and the cost is $230. Sign up in the front office or with Mr. Norris.
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| Music Department Disneyland Tour |
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Disney travelers, it’s time to make payments for the spring trip! Please make your first deposit (minimum of $100) by this Monday, February 9. The entire amount of the trip ($450 or 550, depending on transportation) is due by March 15. Watch your email for more information.
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| Choir Auditions for 2015-16 |
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Auditions for next year’s high school choirs will be held after school on Friday, February 13. Sign up sheet will be on the music room door beginning Monday, February 9. Come prepared to sing a solo excerpt.
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| State Math Contest |
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The State Math Contest will be held in April. Space is limited, so students wishing to participate should contact Mrs. Plott by e-mail or by coming to room #302. The final team list will be announced in late March.
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| Utah Girls State 2015 |
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Any junior girls who are interested in attending Girls State please contact Ms. Sorenson for information about when and where the interviews will take place. This program, sponsored by American Legion, offers opportunities for learning volunteerism, responsible citizenship, constitutional legacy, provides service experience, and the opportunity to meet community leaders and public officials and to make new friends. The application deadline is February 26th. The dates for this event will be June 1-6 and it will be held at Weber State University.
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| Utah Boys State 2015 |
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Any junior boys who are interested in attending Boys State please contact Mr. Norris for more details. The application deadline is March 15th. The dates for this event will be June 8-12 and it will be held at Weber State University.
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| Current Volunteer Opportunities |
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Parent Teacher Conferences
We have a great volunteer opportunity coming up. We have been asked to provide a meal for our teachers during Parent/Teacher Conferences on February 26th. The teachers won't be able to go home until late, so this meal will be greatly appreciated. We will provide hot soups in crock pots, rolls, fruit salad or trays, vegetable trays, and cookies. We also need volunteers to bring disposable plates, bowls, and silverware. Please check Sign Up Genius to see what you can contribute.
College Carnival
We are in need of parent volunteers to help with our upcoming College Carnival on March 26th. Specific needs will be posted on Sign Up Genius so keep an eye on the site!
AP Scholarship Fund Donations Needed
We are in need of donations to help cover AP exam fees for students whose families are experiencing financial difficulties. Donations to our AP Scholarship Fund can be made at the front desk. Your donations will count toward volunteer hours (be sure to record them on the Volunteer page on our website). Last year our parents and faculty raised enough money to cover ten AP exams for students whose families were struggling. We appreciate the generosity of our Maeser community in making these opportunities available to our students!
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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| Sports Announcements |
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Middle School Basketball Playoffs
Both our girls and boys teams will be hosting 1st round playoff games on Monday, February 9th vs. AISU. Girls will be at 5:00 followed by the boys at 6:00. Come out and support our great middle school teams!
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.
Quidditch
Quidditch practice will resume on Tuesday, 17 Feb at 3:20. We meet by the math modulars and play for about an hour. If you still want to be a part of the team, it’s not too late! Just talk to Mr. Dowdle and he’ll explain what’s needed.
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| Counselors’ Corner |
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Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
New Counseling Website
The Counseling Department has a new website! We will use this website to communicate important announcements to students and parents. You will also have access to valuable information about college planning (including links to every Utah college/university), scholarships, Credit Recovery information, and a calendar to see what is going on in the Counseling Department. You can access the website from the following link: http://maesercounseling.weebly.com. You can also access the page from the COUNSELING & SPECIAL ED page on the Maeser website.
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| Scholarship Center |
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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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| School Uniform SALES |
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Do your students need new uniform items to replace items they’ve outgrown? Our vendors are holding some great sales!
Lands' End Free Logo Sale
Online at www.landsend.com/school through February 9th
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.
Classy Uniforms School Uniform Sale
In-store at 661 W State Street in Pleasant Grove starting February 9th
Classy Uniforms will be holding a School Uniform Sale starting Monday, February 9, at their location in Pleasant Grove. Shop the sale and receive 30% off all school uniforms. They have a great selection of plaids in stock, so if you need a new HS full dress skirt, this is a great time to update your uniform!
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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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