- 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!!)
- PowerSchool Access
- Help Us Stay in Touch with Your Family (info about text, phone, and other messaging)
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
Tuesday and Thursday, March 7 and 9: Middle School Co-ed Soccer tryouts from 3:30-5 on the soccer field. Bring running shoes and water.
Thursday, March 9: ACT Prep Class 3:30-7:30pm
Thursday, March 9: Choir Festival Rehearsal 3:15-5:30pm
Friday, March 10: Orchestra Festival Rehearsal from 12:15-2:00pm
Friday, March 10: Senior Ad forms must be turned into the front office. Order forms can be found here: http://bit.ly/2lpPMvo
Friday, March 10: HS El Cheapo Dance 9-11pm in the school parking lot. Cost: $3.
Saturday, March 11: Choir AND Orchestra Festival Program Run-through 10:00am
Monday, March 13: Music Department Pre-Tour Concert. Maeser’s choirs and orchestras will perform our Anaheim Festival pieces. Short and sweet, not even an hour long! Tour departure is March 15.
Admission $1.00. 7:00 p.m. in the Gym.
March 15-19: Music Festival Tour
Thursday, March 16: ACT Prep Class 3:30-7:30pm
Friday, March 17: Teacher Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday, March 17: State Math Contest at BYU
Thursday, March 23: ACT Prep Class 3:30-7:30pm
Saturday, March 25: PROM! This year’s Prom will be held at the beautiful Eleve center in Pleasant Grove on Saturday March 25th from 8-11pm. Gentlemen, please start asking. Tickets will go on sale soon during lunch time and prices will be $40 per couple and $30 stag. If you purchase tickets at the door of the event they will be an additional $5 per ticket. The theme will be “Timeless Gold--Celebrating 10 Years”.
Wednesday, March 29: NHS Induction for all new members at 6:30 p.m. in the gym.
Friday, March 31: FINAL deadline for all EHS work and final testing to be completed. EHS is closing on this date -- any work and testing not done by March 31 will be lost and no credit will be granted.
Thursday, April 13: Dancing with the Teachers (NHS fundraiser) at 6:30 p.m. in the gym for all students, faculty, staff, parents, siblings, community.
Announcements and Info
AMC 10/12 Results
Congratulations to Josh Sharp, Emma Harrington, and Steven Lawrence for their high scores on the AMC 12 test. These three students’ combined scores become our team score in the AMC 12 state and national competitions. Emma Mecham, Tamma Bahr, and Lizzy McClellan were the highest scores for the AMC 10 test. Emma was only 9 points short of earning a national honor! Way to go!
Congratulations to Josh Sharp, Emma Harrington, and Steven Lawrence for their high scores on the AMC 12 test. These three students’ combined scores become our team score in the AMC 12 state and national competitions. Emma Mecham, Tamma Bahr, and Lizzy McClellan were the highest scores for the AMC 10 test. Emma was only 9 points short of earning a national honor! Way to go!
Checking your student out or in after school has started? Remember to come in and sign the check-out/in sheet in the front office! If you are checking your student out, please remember to bring your photo ID. If your student will be driving him/herself off campus, please email us at attendance@maeserprep.org before your student is scheduled to leave, and remind your student to visit the front office to sign the check-out sheet so we can excuse the absence.
Need to excuse your student’s absence? Parents may excuse absences within 10 school days of the date of the absence. If an absence is not excused within 10 school days, the student must make up the absence in Attendance School to avoid receiving an NG in the class.
Students: need to make up an NG? If you have more than six tardies and/or excused absences OR one or more unexcused absences in any class, you will receive an NG (No Grade) for that class. You can make up NGs in Attendance School during lunch (11:10-11:30am) on Monday through Thursday in room 151. Each session costs $2.00.
For an unexcused absence: Attend two sessions for each
For tardies/excused absences beyond 6 per class: Attend one session for each
If you don’t know how many sessions you need to attend to make up your NGs, the attendance secretaries are happy to go over that with you in the front office.
Questions? If you have questions, please contact our Attendance Office at attendance@maeserprep.org. If you are contacting us to excuse an absence, please include your student’s FULL name and the date of the absence in the subject line of your email.
State Math Contest: Friday, March 17
Student interested in competing at the State Math Contest at BYU should talk to Mrs. Plott as soon as possible to register for a spot. The State Math Contest will be held on Friday, March 17th. There are openings for students from all grades (7-12). Lunch will be provided that day.
Dancing with the Teachers: Thursday, April 13
Our NHS fundraiser, Dancing with the Teachers, will be on Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. All students are encouraged to talk with a teacher and join a dance team. Parents, siblings, and community are invited to attend. The cost is $3.00 for everyone, including dancers. All proceeds will go to the charity chosen that night.
Utah Boys State
Any 11th grade boys who are interested in attending Boys State please contact Mr. Norris. Boys State will be held at Weber State University June 12-16. The cost is $375.
Music Department Announcements
Spring Festival Tour, March 15-19
Choir rehearsals:
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: Program Run-through
Saturday, March 11 -- 10:00 a.m.
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-specific Announcements
Yearbook Prices Go Up on March 17 - Place Your Order Now! (Jen, end 3/11)
The last day to order a yearbook at the regular price of $55 is Thursday, March 16th. Yearbook prices go up to $65 on Friday, March 17th. Order now to save $10 on your student’s yearbook!
Parent-specific Announcements
Yearbook Prices Go Up on March 17 - Place Your Order Now! (Jen, end 3/11)
The last day to order a yearbook at the regular price of $55 is Thursday, March 16th. Yearbook prices go up to $65 on Friday, March 17th. Order now to save $10 on your student’s yearbook!
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 one active volunteer sign-up on our Sign-up Genius page:
We have one active volunteer sign-up on our Sign-up Genius page:
- The Counseling Department needs parent volunteers to help with our College Carnival! If you can help, please click here to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49a4ac2da13-volunteers12.
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!
Sports Announcements
Middle School Co-ed Soccer Tryouts: March 7 and 9 (Ure, end 3/9)
Tryouts for the co-ed middle school soccer team will be held March 7 and 9 after school on the soccer field from 3:30-5:00. Please bring running shoes, a water bottle and dress for Utah weather.
Counselor's Corner
Counselors:
Krystal Anderson (krystal.anderson@maeserprep.org): A-J
Sandra Sorenson (sandra.sorenson@maeserprep.org): K-Z
College Carnival: Thursday, March 16
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.
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 for College Planning
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.
