In This Edition of Maeser Updates
Welcome
Back!
Schedules
for Monday and Tuesday
Student
Parking and Carpool Information
Lunch
Options
School
Supply Lists
Please
Update Your 2015-16 Enrollment Information
China
Winterim 2017
Maeser Prep 5K Back to School Chase
Maeser LEGO League
Volunteer
Needs
Sports
Announcements
Fall
Sports Eligibility
Sports
Eligibility for NEW Maeser Students
MS
Volleyball
MS Cross
Country
HS Cross
Country
Counselors’
Corner: Schedule Changes
Host
Families Needed for Foreign Exchange Students
Lands’
End SALE
PowerSchool
Access
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 17
First Day of School for 7th Graders and *NEW* 8th Graders
Regular
Uniforms
Tuesday, August 18
First Day of School for Everyone
Full
Dress Uniforms
Cross Country Parent Meeting
7:00pm in
the Choir Room
Thursday, August 20
Cross Country Invitational
Sugarhouse
Park, SLC 4:00pm
See runnercard.com for details
HS Golf Tournament
10:00am
at Sleepy Ridge Golf Course
Friday, August 28
Summer Reading Program Book Club Night
Time TBD
@ Maeser
Saturday, September 12
Maeser Prep 5K Back to School Chase
8:00am in
the parking lot of the school
Register:
https://www.raceentry.com/races/maeser-prep-5k-fun-run/2015/register or https://www.facebook.com/maeser5k
Contact:
Coach Benson rachel.benson@maeserprep.org
Welcome Back!
Hey Maeser Lions!
Welcome to Karl G.
Maeser Preparatory Academy for 2015-16!
As a classical,
college-preparatory high school, Maeser’s goal is to inspire students to become
great, contributing citizens while empowering them to succeed not only in high
school, but also in higher education. That is why Maeser is committed to help
students master their content areas and not just memorize to cram for tests. We
love what we do and are dedicated to our mission and vision. In fact, we
were just recognized as the 2014 Utah Charter School of the Year.
We want everyone to
be a part of our community: students, parents, siblings, local citizens, as well
as our dedicated faculty and staff. Students are encouraged to become
well-rounded Lions academically, socially, and physically. Participation
in extra-curricular activities such as speech, debate, drama, music, sports,
service, writing, or art are a great way to become part of The Pride.
Values-based
education starts with an expectation that students take full ownership of their
lives and cultivate important values. Our school values Truth, Honor, and
Virtue.
·
Truth: Our students seek after and speak the truth.
·
Honor: Honor is the duty to always do better. Maeser
students strive to improve themselves and their school.
·
Virtue: Maeser students strive to serve others in both the local
and Maeser community.
We welcome you to
take a moment and discuss with your family your role in our Maeser community!
Your commitment and support are the most important ingredients in ensuring your
student’s success. Karl G. Maeser emphatically declared, “Be yourself, but
always your better self!” Let’s be our “best selves” together!
Sincerely,
Robyn Ellis, Director
Dustin Simmons, Dean
of Students
Jared Norris, Dean
of Students
Administration &
Faculty
Schedules for Monday and Tuesday
We are excited to
welcome you back to school this week! Monday, August 17, we will have
activities and classes for *new* middle school students ONLY. All
students will return on Tuesday, August 18.
Monday,
August 17
Monday is reserved
for our NEW students in 7th and 8th grades. Students should wear their Regular
Uniforms (uniform polos and khakis, shorts, or skirts). Middle school
students will start the day at 7:30am with a pancake breakfast hosted by the
High School Student Council. Beginning at 8:00am we will have an assembly to
introduce students to the teachers and the PRIDE Mentors. At the end of the
assembly, students will receive their locker assignments and then meet with the
PRIDE Mentors in breakout sessions. Beginning at 9:30am, students will attend
shortened classes. Click on the link below for the full schedule for Monday,
August 17:
Tuesday,
August 18
Tuesday is for ALL
students and is a Full Dress Day. On Tuesday morning, we will start in
the gym at 7:30am with an assembly for all students. Following the assembly, we
will hand out schedules and locker assignments for high school and returning
8th grade students. Beginning at 8:10am, students will attend shortened
classes. Click on the link below for the full schedule for Tuesday, August 18:
Student Parking and Carpool Information
Parking
Passes for Students
Students who drive to school need a Maeser parking pass. These can be purchased at the front office for $15. Parking pass applications are available at the front desk. Students will need to bring the completed application (including parent signature) and their $15 fee to the front desk, along with the following:
Students who drive to school need a Maeser parking pass. These can be purchased at the front office for $15. Parking pass applications are available at the front desk. Students will need to bring the completed application (including parent signature) and their $15 fee to the front desk, along with the following:
- the student’s driver’s license
- a copy of the insurance coverage for the car
Parking enforcement
will start Tuesday, September 1, to give students time to purchase their
passes.
Carpool
Procedure and Helpful Hints
Please pull through the carpool lane all the way to the north side of the building. We will have members of our student council directing traffic for the first several days of school; please be courteous and follow their guidance! We have been working on our carpool procedures for the last couple of years and have found rapid response when we all pull all the way through, don't leap frog the line, and do NOT let students off in the front of the building.
Please pull through the carpool lane all the way to the north side of the building. We will have members of our student council directing traffic for the first several days of school; please be courteous and follow their guidance! We have been working on our carpool procedures for the last couple of years and have found rapid response when we all pull all the way through, don't leap frog the line, and do NOT let students off in the front of the building.
Check out our Carpool Do's and
Don'ts Video for some important tips on carpool at Maeser.
Helpful
Hints for Carpool
- There is usually no line if you arrive between 7:00-7:15 (drop-off), or 3:25-3:30pm (pick-up). In the afternoon, students often stop and talk with their teachers or friends, holding up the carpool line for those waiting. To avoid longer wait times, please encourage your student to hurry out to your car.
- The church and local neighbors ask you to not use their driveways for your personal convenience. Lindon City officers appreciate our cooperation as well.
- Do NOT stop on 1600 N to drop off your students. This is a HUGE safety concern and has caused accidents historically.
- Pull all the way around and down to the math annex to drop off/pick up, please.
- Do not unload/pick up in the front of the building. Even a few seconds causes longer delays.
- Do not leap frog in front of the building. This is a two way thoroughfare and will cause a head-on collision. PLEASE wait until you have turned the corner when another lane opens up for through traffic.
- Do NOT use the faculty parking lot on the south side of the building for your personal carpool lane.
- Please be considerate of our student council and faculty who monitor carpool. Service is a major part of our mission.
Need
help finding a carpool for your student?
Our carpool
coordinator has created a Facebook group for each city! To join a city’s
Facebook group, you just need to click on the link for the appropriate city,
log into your Facebook account, and click “Join Group” request an invitation to
join. (The group pages are private to protect your information.) Here’s the
list (cities are listed north to south):
Salt Lake County: http://www.facebook.com/groups/421184904604457/
Alpine: http://www.facebook.com/groups/477666672246153/
Highland: http://www.facebook.com/groups/276768189095030/
Cedar Hills: http://www.facebook.com/groups/263898967055126/
Lehi: http://www.facebook.com/groups/309970179101075/
Saratoga Springs: http://www.facebook.com/groups/271235056319890/
Eagle Mountain: http://www.facebook.com/groups/357797890966050/
American Fork: http://www.facebook.com/groups/343232349098355/
Pleasant Grove:https://www.facebook.com/groups/728179040572301/
Lindon: http://www.facebook.com/groups/521308904551837/
Orem: http://www.facebook.com/groups/478579728826911/
Provo: http://www.facebook.com/groups/462727797100468/
Springville: http://www.facebook.com/groups/263695443750311/
Mapleton: http://www.facebook.com/groups/395981320457453/
Spanish Fork: http://www.facebook.com/groups/481758018510534/
Salem: http://www.facebook.com/groups/503713636324755/
Woodland Hills: http://www.facebook.com/groups/460292587326031/
Payson: http://www.facebook.com/groups/338657489561816/
Alpine: http://www.facebook.com/groups/477666672246153/
Highland: http://www.facebook.com/groups/276768189095030/
Cedar Hills: http://www.facebook.com/groups/263898967055126/
Lehi: http://www.facebook.com/groups/309970179101075/
Saratoga Springs: http://www.facebook.com/groups/271235056319890/
Eagle Mountain: http://www.facebook.com/groups/357797890966050/
American Fork: http://www.facebook.com/groups/343232349098355/
Pleasant Grove:https://www.facebook.com/groups/728179040572301/
Lindon: http://www.facebook.com/groups/521308904551837/
Orem: http://www.facebook.com/groups/478579728826911/
Provo: http://www.facebook.com/groups/462727797100468/
Springville: http://www.facebook.com/groups/263695443750311/
Mapleton: http://www.facebook.com/groups/395981320457453/
Spanish Fork: http://www.facebook.com/groups/481758018510534/
Salem: http://www.facebook.com/groups/503713636324755/
Woodland Hills: http://www.facebook.com/groups/460292587326031/
Payson: http://www.facebook.com/groups/338657489561816/
If your city isn’t
listed here, or you don’t have a Facebook account and don’t want one, please
contact our carpool coordinator, Laralee Ireland, at lireland26@gmail.com, and
she will check for you.
Lunch Options
Maeser
does not provide hot lunch for students. The following options are available
for lunch:
Mondays and Thursdays: McMaeser Pizza
Starts NEXT Monday, August 24
Our
McMaeser student store will be selling pizza on Mondays and Thursdays, starting
Monday, August 24, as a fundraiser for school programs. (Pizza will not
be available during the first week of school.) You can purchase $20 pizza punch
cards at the front office beginning Wednesday, August 19th. Please treat
these cards as cash; if they are lost, they will not be replaced and you must
purchase a new one. Cash will not be accepted to purchase pizza.
Wednesday: Gandolfo’s Sandwiches
Starts this Wednesday, August 19
Gandolfo’s
delivers sandwiches every Wednesday. Sandwiches are $3 each and come with a bag
of chips. Gandolfo’s sandwiches can be purchased with cash only.
Bag Lunches
Students
may also bring their own food and keep it in their lockers until lunchtime.
Microwaves are available in the lunchroom for student use.
Need to bring your student a lunch?
We are
happy to call students to the front desk between classes to pick up lunches or
other items they may have forgotten to bring to school. Please make sure
your child’s name is clearly marked on the item.
School Supply Lists
SOAR Binder Supply List for Students in 7th-9th Grades
Contact: Mrs. Goodrich (marlene.goodrich@maeserprep.org)
The SOAR
Binder System is required for all 7th and 8th grade students and highly
recommended for all 9th grade students. It will help you stay organized and
keep your school work in order.
You will need the following supplies for the first day of school:
- One 1½ inch binder with pockets on the inside covers and a clear plastic window on the outside. Get a high-quality binder so it will last longer.
- One package of transparent plastic dividers with pockets and 8 tabs.
- A zippered pencil pouch that contains pencils, pens, a red pen, an eraser, a small pencil sharpener, and a single hole-punch. Some students also like to have a small stapler. A heavy duty pouch made of fabric will last longer.
- Loose-leaf notebook paper: 50 pages will get you started. Get loose-leaf paper, not a spiral-bound notebook.
- A file folder for each individual class (for your home file).
- A box or other container to hold file folders (for your home file – cereal boxes work great).
You will
receive instructions on assembling and using the binder in the SOAR class. The
supplies are readily available at any office supply store or Wal-Mart.
School Supply Lists for Other Classes
Supply
lists for other classes will be handed out in the first few days of school.
Some of our teachers have also posted their supply lists online: School Supply Lists for 2015-16.
Please Update Your 2015-16 Enrollment Information
If your plans for this year have changed and
you will not be enrolling your student at Maeser, please contact us ASAP (registrar@maeserprep.org) to let us know. We have many wait-listed students who are
anxiously waiting for a spot to become available!
China Winterim 2017
Sign up ASAP for the Winterim China experience in January
2017!! Trip will visit Beijing and Chengdu to help care for giant pandas
at a conservation center. We only have 7 spots left, and August 31 is the last
day for registration. No money is due upfront to sign up. To register, see the
costs and itinerary, go to www.rusticpathways.com/groups/trips/maeserchina/
! Parents are welcome to
register as well. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Woods at anna.woods@maeserprep.org, or our rep at Rustic Pathways, Jamie Spates at jspates@rusticpathways.com.
Maeser Prep 5K Back to School Chase
Show your Maeser Pride by running with the Cross
Country team on Saturday, September 12 at 8:00am!
Maeser’s HS Cross Country team is hosting a 5K race this
fall. Registration is $10. Proceeds will benefit the Cross Country team and
charities Operation Smile and students in Zambia. Register at https://www.raceentry.com/races/maeser-prep-5k-fun-run/2015/register or https://www.facebook.com/maeser5k. Questions? Email Coach Benson at: rachel.benson@maeserprep.org.
Maeser LEGO League
Maeser is
sponsoring a FIRST LEGO League team called the Un-Angry Birds!
The team will build and program a Mindstorm robot, invent a solution for trash
and recycling, present their solution, and learn to work as a team. Having fun
is "mandatory." The regional competition will be the second Saturday
of January. Last year's team advanced to the state championship. Team dues will
be $175; practices will be in Saratoga Springs on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM
and Saturday from 8 to 10 AM. Team practices start in August and end in
January. Team members must have been 14 or younger on January 1, 2015. Email
Co-coach Jacob Ong at jacobong@gmail.com if you would like to try
out for the team.
Volunteer Needs
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
High School Only: Volunteer at the Food and
Care Coalition
Join us
the first Tuesday of each month throughout the summer to serve dinner at the
homeless shelter in Provo. Meet at the school at 3:30pm and return by 6:30pm.
To sign up, email Mrs. Cannon at: shannon.cannon@maeserprep.org.
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.
(The Sign Up Genius list is only available when we have active current
volunteer opportunities.)
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
All prospective
athletes
must register online at www.registermyathlete.com
BEFORE they are allowed to
try out!
Fall Sports Eligibility
Academic
eligibility for fall sports is based on your 4th term grades from 2014-15.
Students must earn a 2.0 or higher with no more than 1 failing grade to be
eligible. No grades (NGs) count as failing grades. This policy also applies to
8th graders and new students to Maeser Prep.
Sports Eligibility for NEW Maeser Students
If you
will be a new 10th, 11th, or 12th grader at Maeser Prep for the 2015-2016
school year and are interested in playing sports please contact Jared Norris (jared.norris@maeserprep.org) about eligibility. You will need to get a transfer
approved by UHSAA and the earlier the paperwork is submitted the better. This
applies even if you never played a sport at another school. Once a
student attends a high school their eligibility is established at that high
school. New 9th graders will establish their eligibility at Maeser Prep and
should not have to get a transfer approved unless they tried out for a sport at
a different high school.
Middle School Volleyball
MS Volleyball Class Fee: $135
Contact: Coach Winkler (jessica.winkler@maeserprep.org) or Mr.
Norris (jared.norris@maeserprep.org)
Would you like to be on the MS Volleyball Team?
Tryouts
for middle school volleyball team (7th and 8th graders) will continue this week
during the 4th period MS Volleyball class. Even if you are already
registered for the class, you MUST still try out in order to stay in the class!
Students who do not make the team will be dropped from the class. If you are
not already registered for the 4th period class and you make the team, you will
need to meet with your counselor to be added to the class.
The class fee for MS Volleyball is $135.
Questions?
Contact Coach Winkler (jessica.winkler@maeserprep.org) or Mr. Norris (jared.norris@maeserprep.org).
Middle School Cross Country
MS Cross Country Class Fee: $100
Contact: Coach Cattelain (chelsey.cattelain@maeserprep.org) or Mr.
Norris (jared.norris@maeserprep.org)
Would you like to be on the MS Cross Country team?
Any 7th
and 8th graders interested in running cross country should contact Chelsey
Cattelain (chelsey.cattelain@maeserprep.org). The team will practice
during 4th period. Even if you are already registered for the class, you
MUST contact Coach Cattelain in order to stay in the class! If you are not
already registered for the 4th period class, please plan to meet with your
counselor to be added to the class.
The class fee for MS Cross Country is $100.
Questions?
Contact Coach Cattelain (chelsea.cattelain@maeserprep.org) or Mr. Norris (jared.norris@maeserprep.org).
High School Cross Country
Team Participation Fee: $200
Contact: Coach Benson (rachel.benson@maeserprep.org)
All boys
and girls in high school next year (grades 9-12) interested in participating in
Cross Country for the Fall 2015 season should contact Coach Benson ASAP (rachel.benson@maeserprep.org).
Conditioning for fall HS Cross Country has already begun!
Parent Meeting
For any
parents with students intending to run on the Cross Country team in 2015, there
will be an information meeting in the Maeser choir room Tuesday August
18th at 7:00pm. Please visit http://registermyathlete.com and start
registering your runner in preparation for the meeting. Also, XC parents,
please be sure to get your student a physical this week or next!
The team participation fee for HS Cross Country is $200.
Questions?
Contact Coach Benson (rachel.benson@maeserprep.org).
Counselors’ Corner: Schedule Changes
Counselors:
Krystal
Anderson (krystal.anderson@maeserprep.org): A-J
Sandra
Sorenson (sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org): K-Z
Liz
Swanson (liz.swanson@maeserprep.org): College counseling,
applications, and scholarships
Schedule Changes
If you
are missing classes for one or more periods in your schedule, please plan to
visit with your counselor this week during the period when you are
missing a class.
The last
day for schedule changes with no fee is this Thursday, August
20.
The last
day for schedule changes with a $10 fee is Friday, August 28.
Host Families Needed for Foreign Exchange Students
We are in need of
host families for two male foreign exchange students who will be attending
Maeser this year. One student is from China and the other is from Norway. Their
agency, NACEL, is offering a $100 referral bonus to help get these students
placed ASAP!
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 able to host an exchange student this
year, please call Wendy Waldes for more information: wendywaldes@gmail.com or
801-709-3583.
Lands’ End SALE
Online
at our Maeser Lands’ End School Store
Lands’ End is having
a 20% off sale! Now through Monday, August 17th, use Promo Code: NOW20 and PIN:
1300 to receive an additional 20% off sale and clearance priced merchandise.
PowerSchool Access
Please Update Your Bookmarks!
PowerSchool
is up and running at its new home: http://maeserprep.powerschool.com. To access PowerSchool, you will need to update your
PowerSchool bookmarks in your browser (and/or create a new desktop shortcut, if
you access PowerSchool that way) to point to the new web address. Your username
and password has not changed.
Can’t Remember Your Username or Password?
Contact
us at info@maeserprep.org to request a password reset or username reminder.
