In this week's newsletter:
- Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
- Announcements and Info
- Parent-specific Messages and Volunteer Opportunities
- Sports Announcements
- Counselor's Corner (SENIORS -- take note of this section!!)
- Scholarship Center (SENIORS -- take note of this section!!)
- Announcements and Info
- PowerSchool Access
- Help Us Stay in Touch with Your Family (info about text, phone, and other messaging)
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
January 24: First day of Semester 2 - FULL DRESS UNIFORMS
January 25: Earthquake Evacuation Drill: See details below in Parent Announcements, and see schedule here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAMVBjM0Y1dGV6bEk/view?usp=sharing
January 27: Last day to make schedule changes for Semester 2
February 1: Final deadline for Regent’s Scholarship Application
January 25: Earthquake Evacuation Drill: See details below in Parent Announcements, and see schedule here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAMVBjM0Y1dGV6bEk/view?usp=sharing
January 27: Last day to make schedule changes for Semester 2
February 1: Final deadline for Regent’s Scholarship Application
Announcements and Info
Ecuador Winterim - Thank You!
The group going to Ecuador left with suitcases full of the diaper wipes and the Carnation Instant Breakfast the orphanages were in desperate need of. In addition to the one checked bag per person, ten additional 50 lb bags were taken by the group! It was a herculean effort by a great group of students and adults for which the caretakers at the orphanages were deeply grateful. The project was a great way to begin two and a half weeks of service. Thanks to all who donated to the project!
The group going to Ecuador left with suitcases full of the diaper wipes and the Carnation Instant Breakfast the orphanages were in desperate need of. In addition to the one checked bag per person, ten additional 50 lb bags were taken by the group! It was a herculean effort by a great group of students and adults for which the caretakers at the orphanages were deeply grateful. The project was a great way to begin two and a half weeks of service. Thanks to all who donated to the project!
Music Department Announcements
-Music Department Spring Tour, March 15-19
-Music Department Spring Tour, March 15-19
ALL trip money is due February 12. Our numbers are final, trip all paid; no more dropouts.
-Man of la Mancha on Thursday night was unforgettable! We have two operas left in the season: March 9 will be Donizetti’s Lucia de Lammermoor, and May 11 Don Giovanni by Mozart. If you cannot use your ticket, please tell Mrs. Vincent so someone else can. The Utah Symphony group will also attend Don Giovanni.
-Utah Symphony concerts: February 3, March 24, and April 28. (And the opera May 11.)
Science Fair
All students who won an award at the Maeser Science Fair (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and Honorable Mention) are encouraged to participate in the Charter District Science Fair. It will be held at UVU on February 21st. Please email Mr. Kreitzer for more information ASAP, so we can ensure that you’re registered on time! josh.kreitzer@maeserprep.orgOther Winterim highlights are also showing up on the official Maeser Facebook page. If you haven't joined yet, you can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/71443086688/
All students who won an award at the Maeser Science Fair (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and Honorable Mention) are encouraged to participate in the Charter District Science Fair. It will be held at UVU on February 21st. Please email Mr. Kreitzer for more information ASAP, so we can ensure that you’re registered on time! josh.kreitzer@maeserprep.orgOther Winterim highlights are also showing up on the official Maeser Facebook page. If you haven't joined yet, you can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/71443086688/
A chess class will begin on Feb. 1st. The cost is $40. If you have questions contact Mr. Norris.
High School Musical Auditions This Week!
Parent Announcements and Volunteer Opportunities
Evacuation Drill: Wednesday, January 25
CERT Winterim will be practicing the skills they learned during Winterim next week on Wednesday. On Wednesday we will be having an earthquake drill in the afternoon. The building will be evacuated and students will be outside for about 30 minutes so they should be sure to dress warmly. We will be on a special schedule that day: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAMVBjM0Y1dGV6bEk/view?usp=sharing
CERT Winterim will be practicing the skills they learned during Winterim next week on Wednesday. On Wednesday we will be having an earthquake drill in the afternoon. The building will be evacuated and students will be outside for about 30 minutes so they should be sure to dress warmly. We will be on a special schedule that day: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAMVBjM0Y1dGV6bEk/view?usp=sharing
Volunteer Opportunities
In addition to what follows, please always check for updated volunteer opportunities and school needs on Sign-up Genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/signUps/findSignUp/01C3CDD7FFCBFC/09C2BADC8FB98B627B7964755BB5
Background Check Renewal
Are you planning to help in the classroom, chaperone, or drive students this year during Winterim or MSI this year? Background checks are required for all parents who will be working with or driving students and must be renewed annually. Please fill out the Background Check form and bring it to the school with current fingerprints (can be done at your local police department): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAcEFCNnplV2RhRzQ/view?usp=sharing. Thanks!
Are you planning to help in the classroom, chaperone, or drive students this year during Winterim or MSI this year? Background checks are required for all parents who will be working with or driving students and must be renewed annually. Please fill out the Background Check form and bring it to the school with current fingerprints (can be done at your local police department): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-hXuLKjcNtAcEFCNnplV2RhRzQ/view?usp=sharing. Thanks!
Sports Announcements
Girls’ HS Basketball Schedule: http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/maeser-prep-academy-lions-(lindon,ut)/girls-basketball/schedule.htm
Counselor's Corner
Counselors:
Krystal Anderson (krystal.anderson@maeserprep.org): A-J
Sandra Sorenson (sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org): K-Z
Electronic High School CLOSING - All Final Testing Must Be Done by March 31!
Electronic High School will be closing effective March 31. The deadline to request new courses has now passed. ALL FINAL TESTING FOR EHS MUST BE DONE BY MARCH 31. Any work and testing not done by March 1 will be lost and no credit will be granted.
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.
Service opportunities
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 reimbursed for the required background check after 10 hours of service.
Scholarship Center
Scholarship Search Tool
Learn how to find 100+ scholarships in five minutes. https://www.scholar-box.com/schools/8988/scholarships Sign up today.
This tool is key -- constantly updated, including with information about scholarships from our Maeser parent community.
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:
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
PowerSchool Access
Scheduled PowerSchool Maintenance
PowerSchool is scheduled to be down for an important upgrade THIS WEEKEND. During this time, we anticipate that PowerSchool will be unavailable for up to 24 hours. We appreciate your patience as we complete this upgrade.
PowerSchool is scheduled to be down for an important upgrade THIS WEEKEND. During this time, we anticipate that PowerSchool will be unavailable for up to 24 hours. We appreciate your patience as we complete this upgrade.
Can’t remember your username or password?
If you know your username or the email address associated with your PowerSchool account, you can recover your username and/or reset your password using the “Forgot Username or Password?” link on the PowerSchool login page. If you can’t remember your username or the email associated with your account, please contact us at info@maeserprep.org to request a password reset or username reminder.
There’s an app for that!
Did you know you can access PowerSchool on your phone? The FREE PowerSchool mobile app gives you access to real-time information on grades, attendance, assignments, scores, and comments; you can also register to receive immediate alerts specific to your child! The mobile app is available for both Apple and Android devices. Maeser’s district code is PHPQ.
Download on the Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id973741088
Get it on Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powerschool.portal
Are you getting our emails, phone calls, and text messages?
If your address, phone number, or email address has changed, or you wish to change the email address or phone number for school communications, please let us know by emailing info@maeserprep.org. Maeser utilizes a system called SchoolMessenger that works in tandem with PowerSchool to deliver email, phone messages, and text messages with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, our weekly e-newsletter (Maeser Updates), and more. The SchoolMessenger system also automatically sends out emails and phone calls each night if your student has an unexcused absence in one or more classes during the day, and is the mechanism by which we would notify families in case of an emergency closure or school lockdown. Occasionally these emails are sent to Spam or Junk Mail folders, so if you are not receiving communications from the school, please check these folders to see if the emails are being misdirected.
SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
To take advantage of our text messaging service, you must Opt In for text messages!
We will send one SMS text message to each cell number in our system on Friday, August 19, inviting you to Opt In for text messages. You can Opt In to participate in our text messaging service by replying “Y” to that text message, or you can Opt In now by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. Your cell number must be listed in PowerSchool in order for your sign-up to be connected to our school.
