In this week's newsletter -- last week of school!
(Format is a little different this week!)
- Announcements and Info and Schedule for the last week of school and first weeks of summer
- Parent-specific Messages and Volunteer Opportunities
- Sports Announcements
- Counselor's Corner
- Scholarship Center
- PowerSchool Access
Announcements and Info
Congratulations to the Maeser Prep Math Team for a job well done at the State Math Contest. Our Juniors won first place in their division! Way to go Josh Sharp, Steven Lawrence, and Isaac Coyle for this great accomplishment!
Missing Drawing Tablet
A green and black, Wacom drawing tablet, in a box labeled with the letter G, is missing from the art room. Please return it to Mrs. Fosse’s mailbox in the front office if you find it.
Schedule for the Last Week of School and beyond
Monday, May 23: Final Exams from 8:00am to 12:30pm
8:00-10:00am: 2nd period
10:30am-12:30pm: 4th period
Attendance school and school service opportunities will be available from 12:45-2:45pm for students needing to make up NGs.
Tuesday, May 24: Final Exams from 8:00am to 12:30pm
8:00-10:00am: 5th period
10:30am-12:30pm: 7th period
Attendance school and school service opportunities will be available from 12:45-2:45pm for students needing to make up NGs.
Wednesday, May 25: Final Exams - 8:00am to 12:30pm
8:00-10:00am: 6th period
10:30am-12:30pm: 8th period
Attendance school and school service opportunities will be available from 12:45-2:45pm for students needing to make up NGs.
Tuesday, May 24: Cross-country meeting Tuesday, 1:00pm in room 229
Wednesday, May 25: Maeser Photography Gallery - Wednesday, May 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 26: Awards, Checkout, Yearbook Signing
7:30am: Senior class photo on the front steps of the school - be on time and in your cap and gown!
8:00am: Mentoring - class level awards
9:00am: Awards Assembly - parents are invited to attend (please plan to arrive at 8:45am)
~10:30am: Annual faculty-student Quidditch match on the field
~11:30am-1:00pm: Checkout and yearbook signing
For all students in Core 7-Math IIIH
Location: Math classes
Friday, May 27: Graduation
8:30-10:00am: Graduation rehearsal at Alpine Tabernacle in American Fork
12:15pm: Seniors meet in basement of Tabernacle
1:00pm: Graduation ceremony begins; friends and family should be in their seats by 12:45pm
Reception in the park after Graduation sponsored by the Junior class
Maeser Photography Gallery - Wednesday, May 25
The photography class is putting on a free gallery of its best work. Wednesday evening after finals, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Come see great photography from and of your peers and students! Gallery will be held in the cafeteria.
Driver's Ed -- June 6-16 (see following announcement)
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.
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
If you have questions, please email Karyl Montgomery at karyl.montgomery@maeserprep.org.
*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.
Yearbooks
There’s still time to purchase a yearbook. We have some extra copies that are available for purchase at the front desk. Hurry, before we’re sold out.
Volunteer Needs
Parent Help Needed: SEVERAL needs!
http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=01C3CDD7FFCBFC&cs=09C2BADC8FB98B627B7964755BB5
URGENT Help Needed!! Post-Graduation Ceremony Reception
We are in urgent need of donations for our reception following graduation on Friday, May 27. Please go to this link and sign up for what you can bring: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a48a9ab2aa0f58-graduation
It often says Costco preferred, but please if you have another place do not feel like Costco is your only option!
Help Needed: Senior Capstone Project
Jaem Bueno and Spencer Cannon are collecting Student Art Work to hang in the hallways for their Senior Capstone Project and they are in need of funds to buy frames for the art. Here is a link to their online fundraiser. Any amount would help and be greatly appreciated! All proceeds will go directly to this project and Maeser's photography and art programs. Feel free to share and thank you!
https://www.generosity.com/education-fundraising/funds-for-student-artwork-at-maeser-prep
Student Council: Retreat Location Needed
Attention Parents!
StuCo (Student Council) is looking for a place to hold their traditional summer retreat. This will be held the end of July or beginning of August. If you have a place (cabin or site) you would enjoy sharing with us, please let us know.
Also….We are looking for volunteers who have skills in leadership training. We would love to have parent involvement in our summer leadership training and activities. If you or your spouse are interested, please contact Stefanie Slade (stefanie.slade@maeserprep.org) or Heather Butler (Heather.butler@maeserprep.org) We are looking forward to having a great retreat this summer! Please let us know if you can help us out.
Help Needed: Senior Capstone Project
Jaem Bueno and Spencer Cannon are collecting Student Art Work to hang in the hallways for their Senior Capstone Project and they are in need of funds to buy frames for the art. Here is a link to their online fundraiser. Any amount would help and be greatly appreciated! All proceeds will go directly to this project and Maeser's photography and art programs. Feel free to share and thank you!
https://www.generosity.com/education-fundraising/funds-for-student-artwork-at-maeser-prep
Sports Announcements
High School Cross Country Meeting
All students who are interested in running high school cross country next year are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, May 24th at 1:00pm in room 229.
The video from the All-sports Banquet can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlA7j84_I8&feature=youtu.be
Parents wanting to order photos can email PrintComm@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)
Feedback needed!
Counselors need your feedback on how to best serve you and your student. Please fill out this survey to help the counselors best serve your family. http://www.ctesurveys.com/Survey?PointerId=1378&SchoolId=345
Advisory Committee meeting
The final advisory committee meeting for this year will be May 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Service opportunities
Volunteering offers students many important benefits: learning more about possible career paths, improved college resumes, and increased eligibility for scholarships. This summer those benefits also include two free airline tickets to anywhere in the US!
UServeUtah is launching a statewide Summer of Service campaign to encourage youth to get out and be active in their communities during summer break. Youth ages 5-25 who volunteer at least 10 hours a month between June 1-Aug 31 are eligible to win monthly prizes and have their photo & stories shared on social media and in newsletters across the state.
Youth interested in participating in Summer of Service just need to visit userve.utah.gov/summerofservice to report their hours and are then eligible for the monthly prize drawings.
Service Club: Rotary Interact Youth Club: contact Jeremy Lewis, who is the Vice-President Elect of the Timpanogos Interact Club. Jeremy is a student at Maeser. His email is jeylew27@icloud.com. https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/exchange-ideas. The Interact Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pleasant Grove
Family Support & Treatment Center Volunteer to tend children 12 years old and younger in the Crisis Respite Nursery. 1255 N. 1200 W Orem 801-229-1181 www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org Vounteers are provided training and will be reimbrsed for the required background check after 10 hours of service.
BYU Chip Camp for current 7th & 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/
Anatomy Academy 10-12th grades
June 6-10, M-F 8:30-2:30, UVU is holding a week long course designed for students who are considering a career in the health and medical industry. Cost is $79. See the counselors for more details.
Step Up Utah
Parents, are you and your student using the resources provided at www.stepuputah.com to help you plan for college? Learn how to prepare for post high school, apply for college, discover scholarships and more.
Parent research help
The University of Utah is conducting a study on the experiences of parents whose teens currently engage in self-injurious behaviors (e.g., cutting, scratching, or burning) or have a history of engaging in self-injurious behaviors. If you are interested in helping with this study, please contact Mrs. Sorenson (sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org )
Scholarship Center
Utah State University provides a comprehensive list of scholarships for high school seniors. These are not just for USU students.
Here is a link to USU scholarships for high school seniors:
https://scholarships.usu.edu/subpageexamples/offcampus-scholarships
A. Michael Perry Scholarship: Up to $750.00, renewable.First time college freshmen with an ACT score between 21-23 and a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher. Up to $500.00 for first time college freshmen with ACT of 21 or higher and a high school GPA between 2.7-3.0
http://www.marshall.edu/sfa/types-of-aid/marshall-university-scholarships-for-wv-applicants/a-michael-perry-scholarship/
(Be sure to check past Maeser Updates for even more scholarships that still haven't expired!)
Summer Tips
Summer is a great time to build your scholarship resume! Enter a contest, attend a camp, create a business, travel, serve. Prepare for contests that are still months away. Here are a few resources:
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/great-communicator-debate-series/
http://www.unitedstatessuperstemcompetition.org/
http://stemchallenge.org/
http://www.engineergirl.org/250.aspx
http://www.scienceoc.org/parents/student-competitions/
http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com/about
http://www.utahname.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Scholarship-Flyer-20162.pdf
http://www.freedomfestival.org/event/contests/
http://lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec/
http://www.utahtech.org/news/newsarticledisplay.aspx?ArticleID=2105
https://heritage.utah.gov/arts-and-museums/things-tep-2016-high-school
http://www.legion.org/oratorical/contests
2016-2017 Seniors! Prepare for College Application Week this fall by researching colleges through the summer.
PowerSchool Access
Can’t remember your username or password? Contact us at info@maeserprep.org to request a password reset or username reminder.
In this week's newsletter
(Format is a little different this week!)
- Announcements and Info and Schedule for the last two weeks of school
- Parent-specific Messages and Volunteer Opportunities
- Sports Announcements
- Counselor's Corner
- Scholarship Center
- PowerSchool Access
Announcements and Info
Congratulations to the Maeser Prep Math Team for a job well done at the State Math Contest. Our Juniors won first place in their division! Way to go Josh Sharp, Steven Lawrence, and Isaac Coyle for this great accomplishment!
Missing Drawing Tablet
A green and black, Wacom drawing tablet, in a box labeled with the letter G, is missing from the art room. Please return it to Mrs. Fosse’s mailbox in the front office if you find it.
Schedule for Last Two Weeks of School
Monday-Tuesday, May 16-17: SAGE makeup testing
Wednesday, May 18: Class of 2016 “Last Lecture” Assembly
Click here for the bell schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAckQyOWl6b0czZm8/view?usp=sharing
Latin Battle May 18th 3:30-until a victor is declared between the three armies of Octavian, Brutus, and Lepidus.
Thursday, May 19: Review Day & Senior Lagoon Day
Friday, May 20: Final Exams from 8:00am to 12:30pm
8:00-10:00am: 1st period
10:30am-12:30pm: 3rd period
Attendance school and school service opportunities will be available from 12:45-2:45pm for students needing to make up NGs. Attendance school is $2 per point, 3 points per hour. Stay for the whole two hours for only $10 and make up six points for the price of five! School service opportunities are a no-cost way for students wishing to make up their attendance points; please sign up at the front desk for service attendance makeup.
Saturday, May 21: Lion’s Fair from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Monday, May 23: Final Exams from 8:00am to 12:30pm
8:00-10:00am: 2nd period
10:30am-12:30pm: 4th period
Attendance school and school service opportunities will be available from 12:45-2:45pm for students needing to make up NGs.
Tuesday, May 24: Final Exams from 8:00am to 12:30pm
8:00-10:00am: 5th period
10:30am-12:30pm: 7th period
Attendance school and school service opportunities will be available from 12:45-2:45pm for students needing to make up NGs.
Wednesday, May 25: Final Exams - 8:00am to 12:30pm
8:00-10:00am: 6th period
10:30am-12:30pm: 8th period
Attendance school and school service opportunities will be available from 12:45-2:45pm for students needing to make up NGs.
Thursday, May 26: Awards, Checkout, Yearbook Signing
7:30am: Senior class photo on the front steps of the school - be on time and in your cap and gown!
8:00am: Mentoring - class level awards
9:00am: Awards Assembly - parents are invited to attend (please plan to arrive at 8:45am)
~10:30am: Annual faculty-student Quidditch match on the field
~11:30am-1:00pm: Checkout and yearbook signing
For all students in Core 7-Math IIIH
Location: Math classes
Friday, May 27: Graduation
8:30-10:00am: Graduation rehearsal at Alpine Tabernacle in American Fork
12:15pm: Seniors meet in basement of Tabernacle
1:00pm: Graduation ceremony begins; friends and family should be in their seats by 12:45pm
Reception in the park after Graduation sponsored by the Junior class
Utah Symphony-Utah Opera field trips:
Final performances for the year:
May 20: Final Utah Symphony concert -- “Gershwin Piano Concerto” PERMISSION FORMS IN MUSIC ROOM.
Music Department Announcements:
Auditions for next year’s Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Mrs. Vincent will continue to hear new students interested in our advanced choir and orchestra. Less experienced musicians may register for the other groups without an audition.
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 international dash!
All three concerts will be held in the Maeser gym at 7:00 p.m., and are free of charge.
STATE ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL May 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 perform in the afternoon of Saturday, May 21. We will meet at the school at 3:00 and return by 7:30 at the latest. Students may purchase photographs for 15 or $30 (1 or 2 pictures). Best price is to pay that day, so send money with your student. PARENTS MAY ALSO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL AND WATCH US PERFORM. Festival is at Salem Hills High School.
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!
Lions Fair- May 21st 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Maeser
Come join us at a Carnival at the school. See the HANDOUT for Details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RmuurQqRXrmhgmC3p1KPAaI54H7QmASO2pj0fNNAzLw/edit
Upcycling Yard Sale Fundraiser for Ecuador - May 21st, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Maeser
Come make an offer on your favorite leftover items from our Upcycling Winterim: picture frames, signs, furniture, decorative chalkboards, jewelry, and more! Everything must go by the end of the night. All proceeds go to the orphanages in Cuenca, Ecuador where we will be serving this January for Winterim.
Parent-specific Announcements
Jaem Bueno and Spencer Cannon are collecting Student Art Work to hang in the hallways for their Senior Capstone Project and they are in need of funds to buy frames for the art. Here is a link to their online fundraiser. Any amount would help and be greatly appreciated! All proceeds will go directly to this project and Maeser's photography and art programs. Feel free to share and thank you!
https://www.generosity.com/education-fundraising/funds-for-student-artwork-at-maeser-prep
Student Council: Retreat Location Needed
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
If you have questions, please email Karyl Montgomery at karyl.montgomery@maeserprep.org.
*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.
Yearbooks
There’s still time to purchase a yearbook. We have some extra copies that are available for purchase at the front desk. Hurry, before we’re sold out.
Volunteer Needs
Parent Help Needed: SEVERAL needs!
http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=01C3CDD7FFCBFC&cs=09C2BADC8FB98B627B7964755BB5
URGENT Help Needed!! Post-Graduation Ceremony Reception
We are in urgent need of donations for our reception following graduation on Friday, May 27. Please go to this link and sign up for what you can bring: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a48a9ab2aa0f58-graduation
It often says Costco preferred, but please if you have another place do not feel like Costco is your only option!
Help Needed: Senior Capstone Project
Jaem Bueno and Spencer Cannon are collecting Student Art Work to hang in the hallways for their Senior Capstone Project and they are in need of funds to buy frames for the art. Here is a link to their online fundraiser. Any amount would help and be greatly appreciated! All proceeds will go directly to this project and Maeser's photography and art programs. Feel free to share and thank you!
https://www.generosity.com/education-fundraising/funds-for-student-artwork-at-maeser-prep
Student Council: Retreat Location Needed
Attention Parents!
StuCo (Student Council) is looking for a place to hold their traditional summer retreat. This will be held the end of July or beginning of August. If you have a place (cabin or site) you would enjoy sharing with us, please let us know.
Also….We are looking for volunteers who have skills in leadership training. We would love to have parent involvement in our summer leadership training and activities. If you or your spouse are interested, please contact Stefanie Slade (stefanie.slade@maeserprep.org) or Heather Butler (Heather.butler@maeserprep.org) We are looking forward to having a great retreat this summer! Please let us know if you can help us out.
Sports Announcements
High School Sports Banquet
The annual high school sports banquet will be on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00pm in the gym. We are asking families to bring an appetizer or dessert. Please contact your child’s coach if you have any questions.
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)
Feedback needed!
Counselors need your feedback on how to best serve you and your student. Please fill out this survey to help the counselors best serve your family. http://www.ctesurveys.com/Survey?PointerId=1378&SchoolId=345
Advisory Committee meeting
The final advisory committee meeting for this year will be May 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Service opportunities
Volunteering offers students many important benefits: learning more about possible career paths, improved college resumes, and increased eligibility for scholarships. This summer those benefits also include two free airline tickets to anywhere in the US!
UServeUtah is launching a statewide Summer of Service campaign to encourage youth to get out and be active in their communities during summer break. Youth ages 5-25 who volunteer at least 10 hours a month between June 1-Aug 31 are eligible to win monthly prizes and have their photo & stories shared on social media and in newsletters across the state.
Youth interested in participating in Summer of Service just need to visit userve.utah.gov/summerofservice to report their hours and are then eligible for the monthly prize drawings.
Service Club: Rotary Interact Youth Club: contact Jeremy Lewis, who is the Vice-President Elect of the Timpanogos Interact Club. Jeremy is a student at Maeser. His email is jeylew27@icloud.com. https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/exchange-ideas. The Interact Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pleasant Grove
Family Support & Treatment Center Volunteer to tend children 12 years old and younger in the Crisis Respite Nursery. 1255 N. 1200 W Orem 801-229-1181 www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org Vounteers are provided training and will be reimbrsed for the required background check after 10 hours of service.
BYU Chip Camp for current 7th & 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/
Anatomy Academy 10-12th grades
June 6-10, M-F 8:30-2:30, UVU is holding a week long course designed for students who are considering a career in the health and medical industry. Cost is $79. See the counselors for more details.
Step Up Utah
Parents, are you and your student using the resources provided at www.stepuputah.com to help you plan for college? Learn how to prepare for post high school, apply for college, discover scholarships and more.
Parent research help
The University of Utah is conducting a study on the experiences of parents whose teens currently engage in self-injurious behaviors (e.g., cutting, scratching, or burning) or have a history of engaging in self-injurious behaviors. If you are interested in helping with this study, please contact Mrs. Sorenson (sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org )
Scholarship Center
Utah State University provides a comprehensive list of scholarships for high school seniors. These are not just for USU students.
Here is a link to USU scholarships for high school seniors:
https://scholarships.usu.edu/subpageexamples/offcampus-scholarships
Scholarships of the month:
8-9th grade students apply here: https://www.studentscholarships.org/easy.php
10-11 grade students apply here: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
12th grade students apply here: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Jones T Shirts Essay contest Deadline 9/12/2016 Must be enrolled in college by the deadline date
http://www.jonestshirts.com/scholarship
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.
Go to this website for more information and scholarship resume templates: http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/apply/resume.html
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:
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest Next contest deadline: 5- 15-2016
Monthly essay winners, $1,000.00 Must be at least 16 years old
http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
QuitDay.org Deadline 9/2016 Write an essay about why a smoke free world is important. https://quitday.org/scholarship/
CariD.com Next deadline 10/31/2016 Create a photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry. Here are some ideas to get you started: Your first car, custom modifications you've made, something that makes your vehicle unique, or the coolest vehicle you've ever seen - we're looking forward to your creativity! more details on - http://www.carid.com/scholarships.html
Taco Bell Live Mas video competition for innovators, creators and dreamers award prizes from $2,500 to $25,000. Not needs based but “passion based”. Deadline: May 27th 2016 Apply here: https://www.livemasscholarship.com/#what
$2,000.00 No Essay Scholarship 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
Monday, May 16
Maeser choir concert: Worldwide Voices, 7:00 in the Maeser gym (free of charge!)
Tuesday, May 17
HS Sports Banquet, 6:00 p.m. in the Maeser gym
Wednesday, May 18
Last Lecture: Assembly Schedule
Maeser Orchestra Concert: Orchestras Around the World, 7:00 p.m. in the Maeser Gym (free of charge!)
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
-Upcycling Yard Sale, 4-8 p.m.
Monday, May 23
Final Exams
2nd period 8:00-10:00am
4th period 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, May 21
Lions Fair, 4-8 p.m. @ Maeser
Upcycling Yard Sale, 4-8 p.m. @ Maeser
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
Friday, May 27
Graduation Day! -- School and Office will be closed on this day
MANDATORY Senior Graduation Rehearsal
8:00-10:00am at the Alpine Tabernacle in American Fork
All seniors walking at graduation are required to attend
Senior Graduation Ceremony Line-Up
12:15pm at the Alpine Tabernacle in American Fork
Graduation Ceremony
1:00pm at the Alpine Tabernacle in American Fork
Friends and family should be in their seats by 12:45pm
Graduation Reception
Immediately following the ceremony, in the park
June 6-16
Driver's Ed Course
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