- Calendar Items for the Week (Includes student meetings held during school)
- Announcements and Info
- 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
Student fees are past due! Please pay ASAP if you haven't already done so.
May 2-6
Teacher Appreciation Week
AP Exams
Spring Testing Schedule
Spring testing is underway! We appreciate all you to do help ensure that our students can demonstrate what they have learned this year.
SAGE Science and Math - May 2-13
For Science 7-Physics and Core 7-Math IIIH
Location: Science, 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
How is SAGE Testing Used?
We use our students' test scores, in combination with their progress in their classes, to help us inform and improve instruction. The State uses SAGE test scores as a major component of our school's grade, which is published on the state's Data Gateway website.
We have received clarification from the State Office of Education regarding the impact of students who opt out of testing on our school grade. Prior to this year’s testing cycle, students whose parents opted them out of testing received a score of “not proficient” on each test. In late May 2015, at the close of last year’s SAGE testing cycle, new legislation went into effect that removed parent-opt-out students entirely from the Utah school grading calculation. We appreciate all of our Maeser parents who contacted their state legislators to ask for this change!
If you would prefer to opt your student out, please sign and return your student’s opt-out form (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAMmNYSE9sVzhEMFk/view?usp=sharing) either by email (assessment@maeserprep.org) or at the front desk (M-Th 7am-3:45pm, F 7am-1pm) no later than one school day before the test from which you are opting your student out, to allow us time to mark your student correctly in the testing system and make arrangements for supervision during testing.
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
Utah Symphony-Utah Opera field trips:
Final performances for the year:
May 5: Opera “The Marriage of Figaro” -- Both USUO groups will travel together to see this one! Get your permission slip in the music room.
May 20: Final Utah Symphony concert -- “Gershwin Piano Concerto”
Music Department Announcements:
Auditions for next year’s Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Did you miss auditions? You may still play or sing for Mrs. Vincent. DO IT NOW so you can register for classes next fall!
Contact Janice.vincent@maeserprep.org.
Note: Only the top orchestra and choir require an audition. You may register for the other two choirs and orchestras without an audition\
Want a great student? Check out this TED Ed talk on how playing an instrument affects your child’s brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hng Definitely food for thought..
End-of-Year Music department concerts
Three exciting opportunities to hear Maeser’s fine music groups! If you will be new to our school next year and are considering participation in the music program, you’ll want to come see who we are!
May 10, 7:00 p.m.: Maeser Music Showcase. Hear our top ensembles, Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra, present their festival programs and other musical treats.
May 16, 7:00 p.m: Worldwide Voices. Featuring Maeser’s three choirs singing songs from around the world.
May 18, 7:00 p.m: Orchestras Around the World
. Maeser’s three orchestras will perform music with an international flavor.
All three concerts will be held in the Maeser gym at 7:00 p.m., and are free of charge.
STATE ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL May 20-21, Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra will travel to Salem Hills High School to perform in the State Orchestra Festival. This is our culminating event of the year and it is vital that all orchestra members participate. We anticipate going Friday afternoon, May 20. It is quite a full day, with finals beginning that morning and the Utah Symphony concert that evening. Students may purchase photographs for $30 each, if you want to send money with them.
Maeser Prep High School Drama presents the classic musical, Singin’ in the Rain!
Where: Maeser Prep Gym
When: May 6th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 13th, & 14th at 7:00pm with matinees on Friday, 13th at 1:00pm and Saturday, 14th at 3:00pm.
Cost: $5.00 per student/child and $8.00 per adult. Family night is Monday, May 9th - Groups of 4 are only $25.00.
Driver’s Education Course
There will be a driver’s education course offered at Maeser Prep starting on Monday, June 6th. The course is two weeks long and will end on Thursday, June 16th. The times each day will be from 10:00-12:00. The cost is $230 and payment can be made to the instructor on the first day of class. A sign-up sheet will be at the front desk and a minimum of 15 students must sign up in order for the class to run. Contact Mr. Norris (jared.norris@maeserprep.org) if you have any questions.
China Winterim
We’re sad to announce the China Winterim trip has been canceled. We hope it doesn’t crush your dreams of going to China someday, please go!
Parent-specific Announcements
ALL Student Fees Are Now Past Due! They were due Monday, April 25!
Have you paid off your student's account? Please check in with the front office to see if your student has a balance. We encourage you to make final payments on your student’s account as soon as possible.
Payment can be made online at https://maeserprep.revtrak.net/tek9.asp or at the front desk. For detailed instructions on how to pay your fees online using RevTrak, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAZlQ2MVJUdVNfMkk/view?usp=sharing
*Please note that your student’s yearbook will be withheld until his/her fees are paid in full.
Host a Foreign Exchange Student in 2016-2017
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.
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
Parent Help Needed: SEVERAL needs!
http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=01C3CDD7FFCBFC&cs=09C2BADC8FB98B627B7964755BB5
Volunteer Substitutes Needed During AP Testing
Still need to get your volunteer hours in for this year?
We are in need of several parents who have current background checks on file and are willing to volunteer as substitutes so our teachers can proctor AP exams during the first two weeks of May. If you are willing to help and have completed your background check for this year, please email info@maeserprep.org for details. Thank you!
Post-Graduation Ceremony Reception
It's that time of year again! If you would like to assist with food needs/prep for the post-graduation ceremony reception at the park, please sign-up using the link below. This event takes a village to put together and we would love to have your help. This is also a great way to take care of those volunteer hours. Contact jennifer.macduff@maeserprep.org with any questions. Thank you in advance for helping to make this a memorable event for all of our Seniors who are graduating this year!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A48A9AB2AA0F58-graduation.
Sports Announcements
None this week.
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)
Northridge Learning Center closure
The Northridge Learning Center Orem campus is temporarily closed. There are other campuses for students to get workbooks and take tests, but they are going to have to plan ahead a little more. It looks like the Orem campus will probably open again, but right now there is a staffing issue of some kind.
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South Jordan
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Layton
BYU Chip Camp for current 7 & 8th grade students
Students interested in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) have the opportunity to participate in a 3-day camp at BYU this summer. Chip Camp sessions run June 21 – 23 or June 28 – 30. Complete over a dozen engineering activities. Build a circuit! Program a micro-controlled Frisbee! Make a rocket! Venture inside the BYU cleanroom!
There are still spaces available! Application deadline is May 15.
For more information and to register visit:
http://chipcamp.byu.edu/
College Happenings
BYU Idaho
Did you know BYUI has 14,933 students and 1.417 professors? Tuition per year in $3,650.00. Request a prospective student campus tour in advance by calling the Admissions Office at 208-496-1300 or email admissions@byui.edu.
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
Tip: Be a skeptic! Never pay for a scholarship opportunity.
Build your scholarship resume
Strengthen your scholarship resume by getting involved in your community!
UServe Utah offers a Summer of Service with prizes! Summer of Service is Utah’s statewide initiative to celebrate and mobilize youth 5-25 to make a meaningful difference in their local communities by volunteering June 1 to August 31. A Presidential Service Award signed by the President of the United States may be earned to youth who track and meet minimum hour requirements. Sign up at userve.utah.gov and enter to win prizes every month you enter.
Strengthen your scholarship resume with service experiences.'
'UServe Utah offers a Summer of Service with prizes! Summer of Service is Utah’s statewide initiative to celebrate and mobilize youth 5-25 to make a meaningful difference in their local communities by volunteering June 1 to August 31. A Presidential Service Award signed by the President of the United States may be earned to youth who track and meet minimum hour requirements. Sign up at userve.utah.gov and enter to win prizes every month you enter.
Featured Scholarships:
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$2,000.00 No Essay Scholarship Next deadline April 30th. Monthly winners. Must be planning to apply for college in the next 12 months. https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?utm_source=bPPC&utm_medium=Paid%20Search&utm_content=NES&utm_campaign=bPPC_NES_GeneralOnly
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Deadline June 30th, 2016 Selection is based on the written essay and focused on creativity, content and a commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying. The awards are one-time only and not renewable.
Scholarship Search Tool
Learn how to find 100+ scholarships in five minutes. https://www.scholar-box.com/schools/8988/scholarships Sign up today.
(Be sure to check past Maeser Updates for even more scholarships that still haven't expired!)
Future Events
AP Exams
Saturday, May 21
Lions Fair
May 20, 23-25
Finals
May 26
AP Exams
Wednesday, May 18
Last Lecture: Assembly Schedule
Thursday, May 19
Senior Lagoon Day
Friday, May 20
Final Exams
1st period 8:00-10:00am
3rd period 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, May 21
Lions Fair
Monday, May 23
Final Exams
2nd period 8:00-10:00am
4th period 10:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, May 24
Final Exams
5th period 8:00-10:00am
7th period 10:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday, May 25
Final Exams
6th period 8:00-10:00am
8th period 10:30am-12:30p
Thursday, May 26
Last Day of School: Check-out and Yearbook Day
7:00am: Senior Class Photo on the front steps -- Caps and Gowns are REQUIRED
8:00am: Students meet in Mentoring classes for presentation of class-level awards
8:30am: Year-End/Academic Awards Assembly - parents are invited to attend!
~11:00am: Annual Faculty/Student Quidditch match on the field
~12:00-2:30pm: Check-out and yearbook signing
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