MLWGS Richmond Alumni
First Annual Pat Taylor Teaching Award Lecture:
Max Smith and His Trans-Siberian Railway Adventure
On Thursday, November 20 at 6pm Social Studies Department Chair Max Smith will give a presentation on the trip made possible by the Pat Taylor Teaching Award. With the funds from this award, Smith traveled the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian railroads from Beijing to Moscow; Thursday he will share stories and wonderful photos from his fifteen-day adventure. Parents, students, faculty, and alumni are encouraged to drop by the Forum and learn about the kind of exciting, innovative studies that continued engagement helps support.
Refreshments (including Sugar Shack Donuts) at 5:30, presentation at 6:00.
PTSA
Advocacy Hosts Parent Connection Coffee November 14
All
are welcome to join the PTSA Advocacy Committee for a Parent Connection coffee
on Friday, November 14 in Room 153 between 7:30 and 9 am.
Learn the basics of how MLWGS and state Governor’s Schools are funded and
governed. The PTSA Advocacy Committee will also share an update about
ongoing efforts to increase state funding for Governor’s Schools.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to "get the big
picture” prior to the upcoming Town Hall meeting hosted by the MLWGS
Regional School Board on December 3rd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the
MLWGS auditorium. Information about the MLWGS budget and the Regional
School Board can be found at http://mlwgs.com/welcome-to-mlwgs/regional-school-board/ before to the
meeting. Individuals unable to attend the Parent Connection coffee can
contact PTSA Advocacy representatives who are always willing to talk with
parents, especially new parents, about advocacy. To learn more,
please email PTSA Advocacy co-chairs Laura O’Brien at prable@comcast.net or Marianne
Macon macon4@verizon.net.
Attention Seniors
The November Senior Newsletter
is now available on the School Counseling Website (https://sites.google.com/a/gsgis.k12.va.us/mlw-school-counseling/2011-2012-newsletters).
This newsletter contains college-related reminders and a listing of
scholarships with approaching deadlines. The newsletter was distributed to
students in their English classes last week. Scholarship information for
seniors is also available on the School Counseling website (https://sites.google.com/a/gsgis.k12.va.us/mlw-school-counseling/college-admissions-information-1/scholarships-financial-aid)
and in Naviance (https://connection.naviance.com/mlwgs).
Contact the student’s counselor to receive the registration code needed to view
the Naviance scholarship database. Scholarships are still being added to this
database on a monthly basis, most with direct links to the applications.
Hard-copy applications are scanned and attached to the scholarship description
as a PDF. Please note that all deadlines posted on Naviance or in the
Newsletter are subject to change as organizations are still sending updated
information for this school year. Check the organization’s website for the most
current information. Please contact Rachel Loving in the School Counseling
Office with scholarship questions.
Herff Jones will be accepting orders for graduation
announcements and other memorabilia during lunch on Tuesday, November 11
and Wednesday, November 12. Information was sent out during a senior
class meeting last week. All money and orders must be given to Herff
Jones. Extra forms are available from Ms. Sheppard in room 330.
Parents are reminded that caps and gowns have already been purchased and do not
need to be included in the order.
MLWGS Students to Play with Richmond Symphony Orchestra
On Tuesday, November 11 at 7 pm, eight MLWGS Orchestra students will
be playing "Side by Side" with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra at
Richmond Center Stage. All eight students are members of the Richmond
Symphony Youth Orchestra, an audition-only orchestra which is the highest level
performance ensemble of the Symphonies Youth Orchestra Programs.
Margaret Graham ('15) Violin has the honor of being the Student
Concertmaster for De Falla Suite No. 2 from “The Three-Cornered Hat,” where she
will be performing alongside the Richmond Symphonies new Concertmaster, Daisuke
Yamamoto. The other seven students include Benjamin
Campbell ('16) Horn, Zachary King ('15) Clarinet, James Kitchens ('15) Cello,
Raleigh Browne ('15) Horn, Rachel Zhao ('18) Cello, Harrison Clark ('17)
Bass and Alec Handy ('16) Viola.
Richmond Center Stage is located at 612 E. Grace Street, Richmond, VA
23219. The Concert is free and does not require a ticket. Please
support fellow Music Dragons by attending the concert.
Academic Booster’s Newsletter is
available!
Car Magnets: Imagine the Possibilities…
They’re 5” in diameter and feature
the ever-popular MLWGS dragon seal. But it’s the magnetic possibilities
that make this item a must-have! Buy one, cut into random pieces and
*voila* - instant refrigerator puzzle! Buy two, place on driver and
passenger doors, and upgrade a vehicle’s standing from commonplace to official-ish.
Buy three dozen and apply to a white board in a “fish scale” pattern as an art
piece. The possibilities are endless!
Bring your own “mad genius” magnet ideas to The Dragon’s Lair, open every Tuesday and Friday during lunch and at special after-school events. Or shop from the comfort of your phone anytime by visiting our website. (http://mlwgsdragons.weebly.com/). Cash and checks only, please.
Bring your own “mad genius” magnet ideas to The Dragon’s Lair, open every Tuesday and Friday during lunch and at special after-school events. Or shop from the comfort of your phone anytime by visiting our website. (http://mlwgsdragons.weebly.com/). Cash and checks only, please.