The MLWGS community suddenly lost Greg (Bear) O’Bryan to a natural cause. Bear’s unassuming nature, brilliant intellect, and caring demeanor combined to offer students a truly unique learning experience in the “Bear Cave”. From making themes embedded in great literature relevant to students, to building quilts and personal anthologies, to sharing examples of his work as a talented artist, Bear helped students find their voice in unanticipated ways. He will be missed.
PSAT Day is Wednesday October 15
The PSAT is a wonderful practice opportunity
for the SAT. For 11th graders, the PSAT results are used
for qualification purposes for National Merit Scholarship Programs.
The counseling department distributed PSAT
Student Guides to all test-takers during lunch-time assemblies during the week
of Monday September 29th. The guides contain information about the
tests as well as a full-length practice test. Students are encouraged to
take the practice test before testing day. More information about the
PSAT can be found at www.collegeboard.org/psat.
Students are reminded to bring #2 pencils and
calculators for testing. The College Board does not allow makeup testing
for the PSATs so it is important that students arrive at school on time.
Counselors will distribute score reports to
students in mid-December through lunch-time grade-level assemblies.
Juniors will be encouraged to register for an SAT date in the Spring by using www.collegeboard.org.
Sophomores and Juniors in AP classes will be reminded to register for SAT
Subject tests if appropriate.
MLWGS Foundation Welcomes Interim Development Officer
The Governor’s School Foundation would like to welcome Laura Lewis as the interim Development Officer. Laura is a Maggie Walker alumni parent who has volunteered extensively with both the Foundation and PTSA. She brings a commitment to furthering the mission of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School and the Foundation to her position. When visiting the school, please stop by the Foundation office and meet Laura. Laura can also be reached at laura.lewis@governorsschoolfoundation.org.
Foundation
Mailing Volunteers Needed Wednesday, October 22
The
MLWGS Foundation needs volunteer help in preparing a bulk mailing on Wednesday,
October 22, starting at 9:00 am in the MLWGS Boardroom. Foundation
helpers will be preparing the first Annual Fund Letter mailing.
Those with a couple hours to spare might consider volunteering.No RSVP necessary, but for questions or to be added to the Foundation's volunteer list for future bulk mailings, please contact Eva Boegner at eva.boegner@governorsschoolfoundation.org.
Academic Enrichment Program Opportunities; Deadlines Approaching
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)
is a NASA-based program for 11th grade students interested in aerospace-related
science, technology, engineering and/or math. The course focuses on space
mission design and human space flight. This interactive online learning course
can led to a one-week residential Sumner Academy at NASA Langley Research
Center in Hampton for qualified students. Interested students can visit http://www.vasts.spacegrant.org for
more information. Application deadline is November 2, 2014.
Virginia Space Coast Scholars is a NASA-based STEM program
for 10th grade students interested in NASA's space and Earth and airborne
science-related missions. This free program features two key elements: 1) and
online science, technology, engineering and math learning experience; and 2) a
seven-day residential Summer Academy at NASA Wallops Flight Facility. Interested
students can visit http://vscs.spacegrant.org for more
information. Application deadline is November 2, 2014.
Kroger Community Reward Program
Thanks to everyone who signed up for the Martins
A+ School Rewards program. Store receipts will reflect the monthly
points within the next week or two.
Kroger’s Community
Rewards earns even more cash for the school
How to sign up?
Register a Kroger Plus card online
at krogercommunityrewards.com
Customers using their phone number at the
register should call 800-576-4377 - Option 4 to get their Kroger
Plus number.
To enroll, simply follow the instructions
below:
Click
on “Sign In/Renew” then click on “SIGN UP TODAY” in
the “New Customer?” box.
Sign up
by entering zip code, identifying appropriate store, entering email address,
creating a password and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
After
this step, Kroger will send a link by email – click on this link.
Click
on “My Account” and use the registered email address and
password to proceed.
Click
on “Edit Kroger Community Rewards” information and enter the Kroger
Plus card number; update or confirm information.
Enter the
school NPO number 82125 or Maggie L Walker Governor’s
School PTSA, select the school from the list and click on “Confirm”.
The school name should appear at the right side of the page.
Subsequently, simply swipe your Kroger Plus
card or enter your phone number.
Problems or questions? Contact MLWGSPartners@gmail.com
Ketchup with Fashion
at The Dragon's Lair
1) Fish and visitors stink in three days,
2) a closed mouth gathers no foot, and
3) to dragons, humans are little more than french fries.
Turn heads while turning a phrase in this *new* spirit wear t-shirt from The Dragon's Lair. Short sleeved, light green and 100% comfy cotton makes it a good choice for any season.
Come
see the latest in fashion, accessories, and condiments
every Tuesday and Friday during lunch and during special after school
events. Check out the entire line of apparel and gifts 24/7 at the
Dragon’s Lair website (http://mlwgsdragons.weebly.com/). Bring
cash, bring checks, and hold the mayo.
MLWGS Receives Wells Fargo Cup for 2013-14 Athletics
MLWGS was among the schools that claimed a top spot in Virginia High School League athletic competition for the 2013-14 school year winning the coveted Wells Fargo Cup. First awarded in 1990, the Wells Fargo Cup goes to the school in each group classification (Groups 1A through 6A) that has achieved the best overall record in VHSL state-level competition in 27 sports – the state champions’ state champion.
MLWGS won the cup for the first time, taking
the athletic honors in Group 2A with 485 points. The Dragons were a model of
consistency throughout the year scoring 100 points in the fall; 195 points in
the winter and 190 points in the spring.
Cups are presented for athletic and academic
activities to the top school in each of the League’s enrollment groups.
The winner of the Wells Fargo Cup is determined by a point system based on
performance in state-championship events. Points are awarded for all
sanctioned sports in the following manner:
First place 50 Fifth
place 30
Second
place 45 Sixth
place
25
Third
place 40 Seventh
place 20
Fourth
place 35
Eighth
place 15
In the event of a tie, the schools received an
equal number of points based on the number of schools that tie and the number
schools that finish higher in the standings. Schools earning the League’s
Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award earn 50 points each.
“We congratulate all the schools who competed
in this year’s VHSL championship events,” said Ken Tilley, VHSL executive
director. “We especially congratulate the best of the best and we thank
Wells Fargo for supporting this important recognition.” The Wells Fargo Cup
athletic and academic winners will be recognized during VHSL Day at a
University of Virginia football game this fall in Charlottesville.
MLWGS Golf Team District Champions
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Maggie Walker District Champion Team - from left, Ben McGuigan ('17, Henrico), Michael Patina ('17, Hanover), John Li ('16, Henrico), Brandon Shaw ('15, Henrico), Thomas Snead ('16, New Kent), and Robbie Crawford ('15, Hanover).
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The Maggie Walker Golf Team ended a great golf season by being crowned District Champions on September 24, 2014. The team went on to compete in the Regional Tournament on October 13, 2014 where they fell short by only four strokes of making it to states, but still had a strong third place finish! Additionally, senior Brandon Shaw ('15, Henrico) was named to the All-Regional Team. Congratulations Dragons!
MLWGS Alumna Wins Marathon National Championship
Esther Erb (MLWGS 2004) won the women's division of the 33rd annual Twin Cities Marathon in 2:34:01. She also won the USA Women’s Marathon Championship; entitling her to run for the USA in the 2015 World Championships in Beijing. Most recently, Erb claimed the first ever United States Marathon National Championship in 2:34:00. For full coverage of the national championship, see the coverage here:
http://www.usatf.org/News/Erb-and-Pennel-claim-first-U-S--titles-at-USATF-Ma.aspx
