| Maeser Pride! Science Olympiad Rocks Region |
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Maeser Prep's Science Olympiad team did phenomenally well at the Regional competition at Weber State on February 21st. Overall, we tentatively ranked in third place (out of 13 middle school teams). We received the following awards:
Gold Medal in Green Generation: Corwyn Giles
Gold in Bio-Process Lab: Vivian Su and Ephraim Ong
Gold in Solar System: Seth Porter and Sabrina Su
Gold in Dynamic Planet: Lizzie McClellan and Seth Porter
Silver in Robocross: Harrison Gygi and Elliott Mefford
Bronze in Meteorology: Corwyn Giles and Vivian Su
Bronze in Air Trajectory: Elliott Mefford and Harrison Gygi
The rest of the team did really well, too: Cody Wilkins, Ethan Lynsky, Jarett Wood, Jacob Carr, Jason Heckel, and Ben Gadd.
Congratulations to these great scientists!
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| SENIORS: Order Your GRADUATION Supplies Now! |
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If you missed our Jostens representative on Wednesday, please go online to www.jostens.com/contact or call 1-800-567-8367 to order caps/gowns, tassels, graduation invitations, etc. Seniors MUST have cap/gown/tassel to participate in graduation ceremonies.
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| Utah Charter Network Family Night at the Capitol |
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Join Utah Charter Network in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda at 6:00 pm for tours and discussions with state lawmakers. Bring your entire family and learn about the legislative process from the people who make the laws! Call Kim Frank for details (801) 722-8911.
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| Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch |
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Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch
Or… The Villain Drove a Bard Bargain
A Wild West, Speechifying, Sagebrush Comedy in Two Acts
Ah, Shakespeare in the... Old West?! The lovely Sunny Day arrives in the small mining town of Gravel Gulch with a troupe of actors determined to bring culture to the locals. Unfortunately, the troupe of actors, headed by the conceited and shady Noble Hart, is enough to make a playwright cry. Sunny Day falls for Texas Ranger Johnny Lasso, who’s hot on the trail of a notorious crook masquerading under the name of Gentleman Dan, whose true identity is unknown. It’s almost as if he was a master of disguise, like... an actor, perhaps? Maybe the show isn’t all that Noble Heart and his cohort, the Duchess, are trying to steal! The troupe’s arrival thrills the townspeople, except Abigail Pettigrew, the richest person in town. She’s harboring a dark secret about her former occupation as Pogo, the Woman Who Can Walk Up and Down Stairs on Her Head. With more would-be outlaws, some stranded performing artists training to be window mannequins and a surprise ending, you will be cheering, booing and holding your sides with laughter in this wild theatrical bonanza!
Saturday, March 7 @ 1:00pm and 6:30pm
Thursday, March 12 @ 6:30pm
Friday, March 13 @ 6:30pm
Click here to see the trailer!
Tickets are $7 each and include dinner. Reserve tickets at: http://www.maeserdrama.blogspot.com.
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| Foreign Language Week: March 9-13 |
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March 9-13 is Foreign Language Week at Maeser! On Monday, we’ll announce the winners of the poster contest and award prizes. Listen for the Culture/Geography Question of the Day each morning after the pledge -- winners will be chosen each day after school and prizes will be awarded. Plan to join us Monday through Thursday during lunch, when we’ll be holding Maeser’s first annual World Cup Soccer Tournament.
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| Maeser’s Got Talent! Assembly Schedule |
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On Friday, March 13, we will hold our annual Maeser’s Got Talent! assembly, showcasing our talented Maeser students. We will be on a special Assembly Schedule on Friday:
| 1st: |
7:30-8:15 |
| 2nd: |
8:20-9:05 |
| 3rd: |
9:10-9:55 |
| 4th: |
10:00-10:45 |
| Assembly: |
10:50-12:00 |
Parents are invited to join us – please plan to arrive by 10:30am to be sure of seating in the gym.
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| Music Department Announcements |
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Magical Musical Disney Tour
Cost has been amended to $480, due in full by NEXT FRIDAY, March 13!
Upcoming Orchestra and Choir Performances
Come hear the orchestras and choirs perform their tour programs!
Orchestra Concert
Monday, March 16
7:00 p.m. in the Maeser gym
A family-friendly Feast of Disney favorites and other musical fun. FREE ADMISSION.
Maeser Choir Concert
Tuesday, March 17
7:00 p.m. in the Maeser gym
Support your choir as they head Into the West: An evening of favorites from Phantom to Fantasy. FREE ADMISSION.
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| Red Cross Blood Drive |
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WHEN: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
WHERE: Maeser Prep Cafeteria
WHO: students at least 16 years old, parents, faculty, community members
ALL student blood donors must have a signed Red Cross Parental Consent Form (forms are available at the front desk).
Please consider donating as blood is in constant and dire demand! For more information contact Amber Lee.
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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 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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| Spots Available in Greece and Italy Winterim |
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We’ve been able to open up a few more spots on our trip! If you were on the waiting list, you’re now approved to go! We’ve also convinced them to open up more spots on our tour, so if you really want to go, you can go to eftours.com and enter tour #1599597KX to see our itinerary, costs, and to sign up,or call EF Tours directly at 800.665.5364.
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| Current Volunteer Needs |
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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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| Host a Foreign Exchange Student in 2015-16 |
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NACEL is currently accepting applications for volunteer families who are interested in hosting an exchange student in their home for the upcoming school year. Foreign exchange students make a great contribution to our school, our community, and to your family. Students are carefully selected and screened, and they come with their own health insurance and spending money — all that is required from you is a bed, board and welcome. If your family is interested in hosting an exchange student next year, please call Wendy Waldes for more information: wendywaldes@gmail.com or 801-709-3583.
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| Sports Announcements |
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MS Soccer Tryouts
The middle school will be holding soccer tryouts for boys and girls on Thursday, March 12th from 3:30-5:00pm and Friday, March 13th from 12:30-2:00pm. If you are interested please sign-up at Mr. Norris’s office. The fee for MS soccer is $135 and students who make the team will be required to take the 8th period sports class.
Volleyball Open Gym
Open gym will be held for volleyball this week on Monday, March 9th, and Wednesday, March 11th from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. This is for anyone in middle school or high school who would like to come and play and learn more about the game. Contact Coach S. if you have any questions.
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| Spring Testing Schedule |
| Test |
Date(s) |
Students Scheduled to Test |
Test Location |
| SAGE English, Science, and Math |
April 15-30 |
All students in grades 7-11 |
Socratic/English, Science, and 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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| Counselors’ Corner |
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Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
Freshman CCR (SEOP) Appointments
We are beginning our annual CCR (College and Career Readiness) appointments (formerly known as SEOPs) with our current 9th grade students. This is your chance to meet with your counselor to discuss graduation progress, make up work needed, and plans for after high school. You will also be able to make class requests for next year. Counselors are required to meet with EVERY 9th grade student. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with their students. To sign up for a CCR appointment, click on the link for your student’s counselor below to access their appointment calendar. Appointments are available during school hours (8am to 3:30pm). If you need a later appointment, you can e-mail your counselor.
Mr. Sekaquaptewa (Last Names A-J) korys@maeserprep.org:
Mr. Sekaquaptewa’s Appointment Calendar
Ms. Sorenson (Last Names K-Z) sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org:
Ms. Sorenson’s Appointment Calendar
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.
College Carnival: Save The Date!!
We will be holding our first annual College Carnival on Thursday, March 26, from 6:00-8:00pm. Games, Prizes, Food, Fun – come play and learn about the many different college and degree opportunities available. Fun for the entire family!
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| Scholarship Center |
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Counselors: Mr. Sekaquaptewa and Ms. Sorenson
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.
Mountain West Center at Utah State Scholarships
The Mountain West Center at Utah State University has two scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. The deadline for application is April 13, 2015. The forms and information needed to apply for these scholarships can be found at the following links:
Conway B. and Elaine W. Sonne Scholarship: http://mountainwest.usu.edu/sonne.aspx
African-American Leadership Award: http://mountainwest.usu.edu/africanamerican.aspx
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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| DARPA Robots4Us Student Video Contest |
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Robots are evolving from the realms of fantasy and fiction to become real-world devices in businesses, homes, and the military. How will the proliferation of robots of various kinds change society? How do YOU think robots could make a difference and how do YOU want them to change our lives?
DARPA - the Defense Department’s high-technology innovation agency - wants to know what you think. Create a 2- to 3-minute video that shows the kind of robot-assisted society you’d like to see in the years ahead. The competition is open to U.S. high school students (grades 9-12). Five winners, with one parent or guardian each, will be selected to attend the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals to be held on June 5-6, 2015, in Pomona, CA, and will participate in a special event there on June 7, to discuss their ideas and views with a panel of experts on robotics and society.
The deadline to submit your video is Wednesday, April 1, by 11:59pm. For complete rules and to enter, visit the DARPA Robotics Challenge website: http://theroboticschallenge.org/Robots4Us.
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| Lands’ End School Uniforms Sale |
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Online at http://www.landsend.com/school through March 10
Does your child need uniform items to replace items they’ve outgrown? Lands’ End is holding a 25% Off School Uniforms sale through March 10. Receive 25% off regularly priced kids’ and uniform merchandise online, in-store, or by phone by using Promo Code SCHOOL and PIN 9015.
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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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