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)
Announcements and Info
Congratulations are in order!
CONGRATULATIONS to Robbie Menssen - The National Geographic Bee Champion for KGMPA 2017. Jenna Norris won 2nd place and Jacob Daniels 3rd place. Robbie receives a medal and an opportunity to compete Friday, March 31, 2017 in the State National Geographic Bee. The National level competition will be in Washington D.C. May 17-19, 2017 Each KGMPA participant demonstrated Truth, Honor, and Virtue. Middle school students...start preparing for next years National Geographic Bee!
CONGRATULATIONS to Robbie Menssen - The National Geographic Bee Champion for KGMPA 2017. Jenna Norris won 2nd place and Jacob Daniels 3rd place. Robbie receives a medal and an opportunity to compete Friday, March 31, 2017 in the State National Geographic Bee. The National level competition will be in Washington D.C. May 17-19, 2017 Each KGMPA participant demonstrated Truth, Honor, and Virtue. Middle school students...start preparing for next years National Geographic Bee!
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
Monday, February 6: Last day to make up 2nd quarter and Winterim NGs in Attendance School before they become permanent! Attendance school is Mon-Thurs in rm. 151 11:10-11:30 and each session is $2.00.
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 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 28: 11th Grade ACT -- **Juniors only** (no school for students in other grades)
CONGRATULATIONS to Robbie Menssen - The National Geographic Bee Champion for KGMPA 2017. Jenna Norris won 2nd place and Jacob Daniels 3rd place. Robbie receives a medal and an opportunity to compete Friday, March 31, 2017 in the State National Geographic Bee. The National level competition will be in Washington D.C. May 17-19, 2017 Each KGMPA participant demonstrated Truth, Honor, and Virtue. Middle school students...start preparing for next years National Geographic Bee!
Last Day to Make Up Q2 and Winterim NGs
This Monday, February 6th, is the LAST DAY to make up any Quarter 2 or Winterim NGs in Attendance School before they become permanent. Attendance School is held Monday through Thursday during lunch in room 151. Each session is $2 and makes up one tardy or parent-excused absence OR half of an unexcused absence. You must check in with the attendance secretary by 11:10am for your session to count.
Model European Union
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. February 18th is the last day to register. Mrs. Smith has the details. allison.smith@maeserprep.org
National Honor Society
Congratulations to the 143 students who will receive invitations to apply for KGMPA’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. Invitations will be delivered February 6-7. Application packets are then available Wednesday, February 8th during lunch in room 212. Completed applications are due February 22. Students will be notified of their acceptance March 8-11th. Induction for new members will be held March 29. Students who are invited to apply may choose to complete a packet which highlights their Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character….the four pillars of NHS. All who meet the requirements are accepted. 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.
Assessment Announcements
Junior ACT Day: Tuesday, February 28 **Juniors Only**
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 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 28: 11th Grade ACT -- **Juniors only** (no school for students in other grades)
CONGRATULATIONS to Robbie Menssen - The National Geographic Bee Champion for KGMPA 2017. Jenna Norris won 2nd place and Jacob Daniels 3rd place. Robbie receives a medal and an opportunity to compete Friday, March 31, 2017 in the State National Geographic Bee. The National level competition will be in Washington D.C. May 17-19, 2017 Each KGMPA participant demonstrated Truth, Honor, and Virtue. Middle school students...start preparing for next years National Geographic Bee!
Last Day to Make Up Q2 and Winterim NGs
This Monday, February 6th, is the LAST DAY to make up any Quarter 2 or Winterim NGs in Attendance School before they become permanent. Attendance School is held Monday through Thursday during lunch in room 151. Each session is $2 and makes up one tardy or parent-excused absence OR half of an unexcused absence. You must check in with the attendance secretary by 11:10am for your session to count.
Model European Union
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. February 18th is the last day to register. Mrs. Smith has the details. allison.smith@maeserprep.org
National Honor Society
Congratulations to the 143 students who will receive invitations to apply for KGMPA’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. Invitations will be delivered February 6-7. Application packets are then available Wednesday, February 8th during lunch in room 212. Completed applications are due February 22. Students will be notified of their acceptance March 8-11th. Induction for new members will be held March 29. Students who are invited to apply may choose to complete a packet which highlights their Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character….the four pillars of NHS. All who meet the requirements are accepted. 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.
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.**
To help students prepare for the ACT, the State of Utah has made free practice materials available (for students in ALL grades) at http://www.shmoop.com/utah/. Find our school from the alphabetized school picker, click “Let’s Go”, and create an account – the student Magic Word is ARCHES. (Contact your counselor for more details or if you need help creating your account.)
We appreciate your help in ensuring a good testing environment for our juniors!
Music Department Announcements
Spring Festival Tour, March 15-19 (Janice Vincent)
ALL trip money is due February 12. Numbers are final, last installment paid; no more dropouts. No refunds.
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.***
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:
February 3, March 24, and April 28, 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.org
Math Girls Rock!
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).
Chess Class
This year’s chess class began on February 1st. The cost is $40. If you have questions contact Mr. Norris.
Driver’s Education Class
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.
AMC 10/12 Contest
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.
February 3, March 24, and April 28, 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.org
Math Girls Rock!
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).
Chess Class
This year’s chess class began on February 1st. The cost is $40. If you have questions contact Mr. Norris.
Driver’s Education Class
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.
AMC 10/12 Contest
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.
Parent Announcements
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).
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
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 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.
