- Calendar Items for the Week (Includes student meetings held during school)
- Announcements and Info (Highlights meetings, events, and deadlines for this week)
- Parent-specific Messages and Volunteer Opportunities
- Sports Announcements
- Counselor's Corner
- Scholarship Center
- Future Calendar Items
- Non-Maeser Opportunites (STEM opps, etc)
- PowerSchool Access
This Week's Calendar Items
Happy Spring Break! -- office is closed all week
Announcements and Info
New Student/Family Orientation 4/14/16
All new students and families are invited to an orientation on Thursday, April 14th from 6 pm- 8 pm.
This night will also have a Uniform Sale from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Sessions will start promptly at 6:30 pm and we will rotate through in groups. A Wal-Mart pharmacist will be here as a guest to answer any questions on those 7th grade immunization needs.
Spring Testing Schedule
Spring testing begins shortly after spring break! We appreciate all you to do help ensure that our students can demonstrate what they have learned this year.
Please click on this link to see the table that has all of the information about testing, or see information below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_aPNdpYAqA7P75Q4TRxsAcyK0KFImdZ0VPgde6VDY4w/edit?usp=sharing
EHS/Other Outside Credit:
Deadline for Seniors is April 15!
The final deadline for seniors taking EHS or other outside credits for graduation to take their final exams is Friday, April 15. See your counselor for details!
Test location varies by credit granting institution. Maeser has two certified proctors for EHS and BYU Independent Study: Dr. Barlow and Mrs. Myers.
SAGE English, Science, and Math
April 18-29, May 2-13
For all students in grades 7-11
Location: Socratic/English, Science, and Math classes
AP Exams
May 2-13
For: Students in AP classes
Location: BYU Conference Center
Maeser Finals
May 20-25
For: All Maeser students
Location: Regular classrooms
New Annual Testing Opt-Out Form
State SAGE testing will begin in English and Socratic classes on Monday, April 18th. If you choose to opt your student out of state testing, please be aware that the state now has a specific opt-out form we are required to collect from parents every year. The form needs to be turned in at the front office by no later than one day prior to the start of testing for the assessment for which you’re opting your student out. You can access a copy of the opt-out form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtANXBRWU1PVGZlSE0/view. Please note that while the state’s form allows you to opt your student out of the Civics Exam given to students in their US Government class, that exam is now required by state law for graduation, so if you opt your student out of the test, they will be unable to graduate from high school.
Questions?
If you have questions about the tests your student is scheduled to take this year, please contact Mrs. Myers at jennifer.myers@maeserprep.org.
Graduation Update:
- Have you ordered your cap/gown? www.Jostens.com Get those TODAY for delivery date by graduation.
- May 26th
- 7:30 a.m. Cap/Gown pictures on the steps of Maeser
- 8:00 a.m. Senior breakfast (group mentoring)--Senior class in charge
- 8:45 a.m. Awards Day
- 10:15 a.m. Faculty/Student Quidditch
- 11:00 a.m. Checkout and Stomp registration (all fees must be paid in order to attend)
- Once all fees, books, locks, lockers cleaned, and teachers have signed off, then you will be cleared for Yearbook signing party
- May 27th
- 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Graduation rehearsal at Alpine Tabernacle
- 12:15 p.m. Seniors meet in basement of Tabernacle
- 1 p.m. Graduation begins
- Reception in the park after Graduation sponsored by Junior Class
Parent Help Needed:
Please visit SignUp Genius to sign up! (http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=01C3CDD7FFCBFC&cs=09C2BADC8FB98B627B7964755BB5)
Black Tablecloths Needed for Prom
Student Council is looking for large, black tablecloths for Prom decorating. We need some circular ones but more importantly, we absolutely need first and foremost, square/rectangular tablecloths. They won't be used for eating, just decorations. Please contact the office or one of the student council members if you can help with this. Thank you!
Summerim ---ICELAND 2016 - You may earn credit!
Credit available for the Iceland Summerim. You know it will be a learning adventure filled with new experiences and knowledge. Arrive in Reykjavik Monday, 29 May and stay 8 nights. Highlights include: Thingvellir National Park: on the Mid Atlantic ridge where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are seen; Althingi: the site of Iceland's first parliament; Eyjafjallajökull: The volcano under the glacier that erupted in 2010, Sólheimajökul: a large glacier that affects the climate in this area and Vik: one of the black sand beaches. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Russell have details.
State Math Contest
The Utah State Math Contest will be held at BYU on Monday, April 25th. We still have room for a few 7th graders, 9th graders, 10th graders, and 11th graders. Students wishing to compete at the Utah State Math Contest need to see Mrs. Plott to register. Practices will be held during regular math team meetings (Mondays for Middle School and Thursdays for High School). Please contact Mrs. Plott (rochelle.plott@maeserprep.org) for more information.
China Winterim 2017 (HS, MS, Parents)
If you are planning to go to China during Winterim 2017, you MUST pay your first deposit in April. If you are not receiving emails from Rustic Pathways, please email Mrs. Woods at anna.woods@maeserprep.org. If there is not enough interest, we may have to cancel this opportunity.
3-Week Summer Camp for Chinese in HAWAII - Applications now OPEN (HS, MS, Parents)
Are you interested in Chinese language and culture? This program is for you! The University of Hawaii at Manoa hosts a 3-week summer camp for middle or high school students with zero to 1 years of experience in learning Chinese.
Dates: July 10-30
Date to Apply: before April 5th!
Cost: Airfare to Hawaii (about $1000) and $500 for housing and other fees
Website: http://confuciusinstitutehawaii.org/programs/summer-programs/
(Download application paperwork at the website)
Last year, 3 Maeser students attended this program and LOVED it. Here is a video of what they did: https://vimeo.com/134503313
For any other information, contact either Mrs. Woods, or the program coordinator (contact info for her is in the website linked above.)
Utah Symphony-Utah Opera field trips:
Final performances for the year:
May 5: Opera “The Marriage of Figaro” -- BOTH the symphony and opera groups will see this.
May 20: Final symphony concert -- “Gershwin Piano Concerto”
Auditions for next year’s Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Mrs. Vincent will hear auditions each day next week during lunch, as well as after school on Friday (beginning at 12:15). Sign-up sheets will be posted on the music/drama door (room 119). Students who will be new to Maeser next year may contact Mrs. Vincent at janice.vincent@maeserprep.org to arrange a time.
Singers: Be ready to sing 16 bars of a song you know, and do a little sight singing with Mrs. Vincent.
Pianists: Mrs. Vincent needs good pianists to accompany the three choir classes! Interested pianists are encouraged to audition. Pianists may also be considered for orchestra classes. Please see Mrs. Vincent if interested. Audition material: Scales, Solo excerpt, Sight reading.
Instrumentalists: Be prepared to play a 3-octave major and minor scale, plus an excerpt from your solo literature. You will also be asked to sightread an orchestral excerpt.
***For those less experienced in music, all other choirs and orchestras at Maeser do not require an audition. Instrumentalists with some experience may enroll in Philharmonic; Symphony is for beginners (any grade level).
Utah Boys State
Boys State will be at Weber State University June 13-17. This is a youth camp for 11th grade boys designed to develop leadership and promote civic responsibility in young men. The cost is $375. If you are interested contact Mr. Norris (jared.norris@maeserprep.org).
Parent-specific Announcements
Middle School Math Lab
Available Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15-4:15 in room 223. Students can come and get help on their homework from Mrs. Christensen and parent volunteers.
High School Math Lab
Available Mondays and Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 in room 303. Students can come and get help on their homework from Mr. Gilbert and parent volunteers.
Volunteer Needs
Upcoming Volunteer Needs
There are lots of upcoming volunteer opportunities. Please visit SignUp Genius to sign up! http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=01C3CDD7FFCBFC&cs=09C2BADC8FB98B627B7964755BB5
Sports Announcements
Maeser Golf Camp
Coach Christensen and some parents are looking into the possibility of scheduling a golf camp for both boys and girls this summer. The camp would likely start in early June and run one day a week for 4 weeks. The cost will probably be between $150-$200. If your son or daughter is interested in attending please contact Coach Christensen (bart.christensen@maeserprep.org).
Counselor's Corner
Counselors:
Krystal Anderson (krystal.anderson@maeserprep.org): A-J
Sandra Sorenson (sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org): K-Z
Liz Swanson (liz.swanson@maeserprep.org)
College Happenings
Dixie State University (St. George)
The student-faculty ratio at Dixie State University is 20:1, and the school has 38.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Dixie State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 56.5 percent.
Two Online Career Assessments are available through UVU. *Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality assessment identifying your personality type, most popular job families and occupations, and 25 least popular occupations for your type. *Strong Interest Survey shows where your interests lie in the six General Occupational Theme areas (social, enterprising, realistic, conventional, investigative and artistic).
Go to https://online.cpp.com
Enter the following login: UVU
Enter the following password: wolverine
Leave the “User ID” blank unless you are returning to complete an assessment. Click: LOGIN
From the menu, select the desired assessment and click: BEGIN
If you want to schedule an appointment with a career counselor at UVU to review the results call 801-863-8425. There is a charge of $15.00 per test for the counselor review but there is no charge to take the tests.
Virtual College Fair
Finding the best college or university has become much easier with CollegeWeekLive's March All Access Virtual College Fair! This is one of the biggest online college fairs this year!
Scholarship Center
These scholarship opportunities are no April Fool's joke!
Star Trekkie? Huch laH Qap SoH? You might win $500.00 for using the Star Trek language of Klingon in a creative way. You must be a college student for this one.
http://www.financialaidfinder.com/student-scholarship-search/wacky-scholarships/klingon-language-scholarships/
Wear a milk mustache! Twenty-five SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) awards of $7,500 go to graduating high school seniors who are the cream of their class. Skim the whymilk.com site to see winners with their milk mustaches.
Duct Tape Prom Dresses and Tuxedos: Make prom outfits out of this stuff and take a picture. Cash prizes go up to $10,000. Details: stuckatprom.com/
(Be sure to check past Maeser Updates for even more scholarships that still haven't expired!)
Have you signed up with Scholar-Box? Are you looking at the scholarships sent to you by Scholar-Box? Set time aside to search and apply for scholarships.
Scholarship Search Tool
Learn how to find 100+ scholarships in five minutes. https://www.scholar-box.com/schools/8988/scholarships Sign up today.
Future Events
Thursday, April 14
BYU Language Fair: Morning only. Many Maeser language students
New Family Orientation: 6-8pm at Maeser (includes Uniform Sale)
Saturday, April 16
Prom (“Academy Awards”): 8-11pm at the Blue Room in Highland, $30/couple, formal/semi-formal, HS
Thursday, April 21
Dancing with the Teachers (NHS fundraiser): Maeser gym, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, all Maeser teachers, students, families
Friday, April 29
Mr. Maeser Pageant
May 2-6
Teacher Appreciation Week
Saturday, May 21
Lions Fair
PowerSchool Access
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