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
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Math tutoring for middle school students - 3:15-4:15pm in room 223
Saturday, February 11: Last day to enroll in the Vikings and Non-Classical Democracy Winterim to Iceland next January. Enrollment by February 11 reduces the cost for your student by $250. For more information, email michael.olsen@maeserprep.org, natalie.gerber@maeserprep.org, visit http://passports.com and use the Tour Code MOLSEN2018, or have your student join the Google Classroom using the add code puw1rr5.
Monday, February 13: Final payment installment for Music Festival trip is due
Monday, February 13: Red Cross Blood Drive - 1:00-7:00 pm in the cafeteria. Sign up on Mr. Simmon’s door. Permission slip and I.D. required.
Wednesday, February 15: AMC 10/12 Contest
Thursday, February 16: Math Girls Rock! meeting - 3:15-5:00pm in Mrs. Plott’s room.
Friday, February 17: Last day to register for Model European Union
Monday, February 20: SENIORS -- last day to order caps/gowns/tassels for graduation before price increases. Order now to make the May delivery. Graduation is THURSDAY, May 25th, 6-8 pm, at the UVU Sorenson Center Grande Ballroom.
Tuesday, February 21: Charter District Science Fair at UVU
Wednesday, February 22: Last day to turn in National Honor Society packets
Thursday, February 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3:45-7:45pm
Friday, February 24: Chamber Orchestra/Chamber Choir Retreat at Snow College
Monday, February 27: Driver Education class begins (3:30-5:30pm). Sign up in the front office.
February 27-28: Boys’ HS Soccer tryouts - 3:30-5:00pm; preregister at www.registermyathlete.com BEFORE tryouts
Tuesday, February 28: 11th Grade ACT -- **Juniors only** (no school for students in other grades)
Announcements and Info
AMC 10/12 Contest: February 15
The AMC 10/12 Math contest will be held on Wednesday, February 15. There are a few open spots left if you are interested in competing with us. Please talk to Mrs. Plott as soon as possible to register for a spot. The test will be given during school hours. For more information about the contest, incuding practice questions, visit http://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-1012.
Math Girls Rock! Next meeting: February 16
The next meeting of Math Girls Rock! will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. in Mrs. Plott’s room. Math Girls Rock! is open to all girls (grades 7 -12) in any level of math. This is a great place to learn about careers in math, explore math concepts, and meet other women in math fields. As always, there will be food, prizes, and fun. See Mrs. Plott for a permission slip (if you haven’t filled it out already).
Model European Union: Register by February 17
Like Model United Nations, a Model European Union will be held Saturday March 18th, 2017 at BYU. 9-12th grade students come and participate in Model European Union. You and other high school students from across Utah will negotiate BREXIT. Friday, February 17th is the last day to register. Mrs. Smith has the details. allison.smith@maeserprep.org
Opportunity to Volunteer at Charter District Science Fair February 21
Three to four Parents are requested to volunteer at the Charter District Science Fair on February 21st at UVU. We have two students competing at the fair, and volunteer help is crucial to its success. Specifically, we have been asked to provide ushers from 3 or 4pm until 7pm. Please contact Mr. Kreitzer josh.kreitzer@maeserprep.org if you are interested and available.
National Honor Society Packets Due February 22
Congratulations to the 143 students who have received invitations to apply for KGMPA’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. Students who were invited to apply may choose to complete a packet which highlights their Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character….the four pillars of NHS. Completed packets are due February 22. A faculty committee will then meet to determine eligibility. Students will be notified of their acceptance March 8-11. Induction for new members will be held March 29. If you are in 10th-12th grades and have a GPA of 3.5 or above and did not get an invitation please contact Sandra Russell sandra.russell@maeserprep.org or Allison Smith allison.smith@maeserprep.org.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: February 23
Coming up on Thursday, February 23rd, we have the opportunity to host our Spring parent-teacher conference. We encourage you to look up your student's progress on PowerSchool now (http://maeserprep.powerschool.com) and bring your student with you to discuss their engagement and learning in their coursework with their teacher.
As all Maeser parents are invited this evening from 3:45 - 7:45pm, this will just be a quick opportunity (5 minutes or less) to talk with your teachers. If you need more time with any of the teachers, we encourage you to reach out via email to those teachers now and set up a time prior to or after the 23rd to meet more in depth with them.
We still have a few volunteer needs for Parent-Teacher Conferences -- if you can help, please visit the SignUp Genius page: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49A4AC2DA13-meal2.
Need assistance getting logged in to PowerSchool to check your student’s grades and attendance? If you can’t remember your username or the email associated with your account, please call the front office or email us at powerschool@maeserprep.org to request a password reset or username reminder.
Driver’s Education Class Starts February 27
The next driver’s education class will begin on Monday, February 27. The classroom portion is nine days and will end on Thursday, March 9. Classes run from 3:30-5:30. Cost is $230 and can be paid on the first day with cash or a check. Please make checks out to Wright Driving School. A sign-up sheet will be at the front desk. Contact Mr. Norris if you have questions.
Assessment Announcements
Junior ACT Day: Tuesday, February 28 **Juniors Only**
Tuesday, February 28th will be an ACT-testing-only day for our school. There will be NO SCHOOL that day for students who are not in 11th grade.
On Tuesday, February 28th, all 11th-grade students in the State of Utah will be taking the ACT. This is a free opportunity for all juniors to take the ACT. All juniors will be taking the ACT from 7:30am until approximately 12:00pm that day – please arrive on time! Breakfast will be available from 7:00-7:30am. Please make sure your student brings a photo ID (Maeser student ID, driver’s license, or passport), a #2 pencil, and an approved calculator.
**PLEASE NOTE: We are ONLY allowed to test juniors on February 28th – we are NOT able to order or administer tests for students in any other grade. Due to ACT’s test security requirements and the need for an undisturbed testing environment, we cannot allow any students on campus who are not part of the ACT administration. Please make other arrangements for your students in other grade levels on February 28th as we will not have space or supervision available for them on our campus that day.**
We appreciate your help in ensuring a good testing environment for our juniors!
Music Department Announcements
Spring Festival Tour, March 15-19
ALL trip money is due Monday, February 13th. Numbers are final, last installment paid; no more dropouts, no refunds.
Choir rehearsals:
Friday, February 10 12:15-2:00
Thursday, March 9 3:15-5:00
Those not enrolled in choir class are encouraged to come to 4th period as able this month.
Orchestra rehearsal:
Friday, March 10 12:15-2:00
If student is not enrolled in orchestra class, he/she must come to 2nd period rehearsals as able this month.
BOTH TOUR GROUPS:
Saturday, March 11 -- Time TBD
Chamber Orchestra/Chamber Choir Retreat:
This is a special opportunity we take each year to work with professors at Snow College in Ephraim to help prepare us for our festivals. Please encourage your student to join us! We go February 24 to Snow College, then on to Moab, where we will stay overnight and hike in Arches the next day. $80 covers everything except meals Friday morning and evening, and Saturday evening. Payment is due Monday, February 13.
Utah Opera’s remaining performances:
March 9 Donizetti’s Lucia de Lammermoor
May 11 Don Giovanni by Mozart.
*** If you cannot use your ticket, please tell Mrs. Vincent so someone else can.***
Utah Symphony concerts:
March 24
April 28
Opera May 11
Parent Announcements
Parent-Teacher Conferences -- See Information in previous section
Math Tutoring for Middle School Students
After school math tutoring will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 in Mr. Bundy’s classroom (Room 223).
After school math tutoring will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 in Mr. Bundy’s classroom (Room 223).
Maeser Host Families Needed for Foreign Exchange Students: THIS YEAR
We still need Maeser host families for two male foreign exchange students currently attending Maeser this year. If you are able to host a student -- or know someone who might be interested -- please contact our NACEL rep, Wendy Waldes, at (801) 709-3583 or wendywaldes@gmail.com.
Host Families Needed for Foreign Exchange NEXT YEAR
NACEL
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.
Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG)
Is this your year to host a foreign exchange student? Show your love and acceptance for the people of the world by inviting a young person from another country into your home for the 2017-18 school year. Go to www.flag-intl.org or email Tiina Watts at twatts@flag-intl.org for more information. Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG) is a non-profit exchange program certified through the department of state.
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
We have two active volunteer sign-ups on our Sign-up Genius page:
We have two active volunteer sign-ups on our Sign-up Genius page:
- Help provide breakfast for the Junior Class on their February 28th ACT Test Day: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49A4AC2DA13-breakfast1
- Help provide meals for teachers at Parent Teacher Conferences: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49A4AC2DA13-meal2
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
Boys’ High School Soccer Tryouts
Tryouts will be February 27th-28th, from 3:30-5:00 at Maeser. All athletes must preregister at www.registermyathlete.com BEFORE tryouts. Questions can be directed to Coach Simmons (dustin.simmons@maeserprep.org).
Girls High School Golf
Please talk to Mr. Norris if you are interested in high school girls golf.
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
College Carnival
The 3rd Annual Maeser College Carnival is coming up March 16 6:30-8:30. The carnival is for the entire family. Be sure to come and have fun, play games and win prizes. 1 volunteer hour for each member of the family that attends.
Parent information night
Our annual parent safety information night will be Feb 28 from 6:-8. Come learn how to keep your child safe from bullying, cyber bullying, drugs and alcohol and suicide. (parent volunteer hours for attending)
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.
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.
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 calling the front office or emailing info@maeserprep.org.
Maeser utilizes a system called SchoolMessenger that works with PowerSchool to deliver email, phone messages, and text messages with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, our Maeser Updates weekly e-newsletter, and more. SchoolMessenger 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.
To take advantage of our text messaging service, you must 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.
