We are very excited to announce that our talented students in the fine arts were recently honored again this year by having their work selected in the Scholastic Art competition. This is a highly competitive art competition with local jurying through our affiliate at the Visual Arts Center. MLWGS students had another great year of 59 total awards, recognizing Maggie Walker as one of the region’s top schools for the Arts.
2018-2019 Scholastics Awards Summary
-59 Total awards
2018-2019 Scholastics Awards Summary
-59 Total awards
-8 Gold Keys awards including: 1 American Visions Art Award, 4 Photo Gold Keys, 4 Art Gold Keys
-17 Silver Keys awards including: 2 Silver Key Portfolio, 1 Silver Art Portfolio, 9 Photo Silver Keys, 8 Art Silver Keys
-34 Honorable Mentions including: 1 HM Photo Portfolio, 23 Photo HM, 10 Art HM
A show of Gold and Silver Key works will be held at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond at 1812 West Main Street from February 16-March 2. Honorable mention works will be projected. All are welcome to come and join the celebration!
A reception will be held for all award winners on February 23 between the hours of 1-4 p.m. A ceremony for Gold Key winners will be held at Binford Middle School (1701 Floyd Ave. located directly next to VisArts). We hope you will be able to attend.
Additionally, Gold Key winners’ work will move on to the Alliance for Young Artist and Writers national adjudication process, where it will be eligible for further recognition and scholarship opportunities. Adjudication of Gold Key works will take place in New York City and award winners will be announced in March.
Please join me in congratulating the following Maggie Walker Students and the Fine Arts staff for their success!
Portfolio and American Visions Art Award winners are in bold.
Attention Parents of Advanced Placement Participants!
AP Exam Registration and Fee Collection Information
A handout with this information along with an AP Bulletin from the College Board was distributed to all AP students through their AP classes last week.
Registration for Advanced Placement exams will begin February 1, 2019 using the online system Total Registration. Registration will take only a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access. You will be asked to create a login account so that you will have the ability to reprint your confirmation ticket and add or delete exams, if necessary.
Follow these steps to complete the registration, payment, and confirmation process:
1) Register for the tests you plan to take at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/471851
2) Select your payment method: Check (made out to “MLWGS”), cash, or online payment at https://osp.osmsinc.com/MLWGS (convenience fee applies)
3) Turn in your confirmation ticket to the Counseling Office during the designated times between February 20-22. Students should attach their payment or online payment receipt to their confirmation ticket. A member of the counseling team will review the registration form and payment with each student.
When registering through Total Registration please be sure to select all of your exams and the appropriate teachers. If everything is correct, click "Confirm your Registration." This will record your registration and display the confirmation page or “ticket”. When you reach the confirmation ticket, print two copies, one for your records and the other to return to school with your payment or online payment receipt. The Counseling Office will collect these items between 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. on February 20, 21, and 22. This year, students will have the option to pay fees through the MLWGS payment system or turn in a check or cash by the same date and time. Each AP exam costs $94.00 and must be paid for before we order exams. A fee waiver or reduction is available for families that meet certain guidelines but must be approved in advance. Please see your counselor by Friday, February 15 to inquire about a fee waiver.
Here are the important dates:
February 1- Online registration begins
February 22- Online registration ends
February 20-22- AP Fee and Receipt Collection (11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.): All students must turn in a copy of the confirmation ticket with their payment/receipt. Students should use lunch or an afternoon study hall to come to pay their fees or turn in a receipt.
After 3:30 p.m. on February 22, a late fee of $10 per exam will be charged.
March 8- Exams will be ordered. If you forgot to order an exam an additional fee of up to $55 extra per exam may apply after this date (exam availability not guaranteed). This is the last day to cancel an exam and receive a refund of $84 ($10 administrative fee).
April 23- Last day to cancel an exam and receive a $69 refund ($25 administrative fee as exams will have been ordered). Requests for refunds after this date will not be honored.
Attention Seniors! If you know which college you will be attending in the fall, please carefully review the college's AP credit policy to determine if the college will accept AP credit for the program in which you are enrolling.
If you receive accommodations for a documented disability and have not yet had them approved by CollegeBoard, the deadline to submit this paperwork for 2019 AP Exams is February 22nd. Contact Ms. Davis Cobb at joy.davis@gsgis.k12.va.us.
Questions? Please see Dr. Loving, AP Coordinator, in the Counseling Office or email her at rloving@gsgis.k12.va.us.
REMINDERS:
· You may need to arrange transportation for afternoon AP exams. Exams in the afternoon will not begin prior to 12:00 p.m. and may not be over before 3:30 p.m. Plan accordingly.
· Exam pre-administration sessions (Bubblefest) will be held on April 23 (seniors) and 24 (juniors, sophomores, and freshmen) in the auditorium during lunch. You must attend a pre-administration session in order to take AP exams.
It’s almost here! Get Your NIGHT OF THE DRAGON TICKETS Today! [https://one.bidpal.net/dragonauction/welcome]
Live from the RED CARPET!
February 23 from 6:30-10 p.m.
Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa at Short Pump
Don’t miss this wonderful evening with the Dragon Family and your chance to win 150+ amazing items, including:
· Tickets to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
· Honorary Observer Position for Two at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic
· Two Dave Matthews Band Concert Tickets (Friends and Family Section)
· Beautiful Mahogany Benches from Chris Chase Studios (see picture below)
· The Legendary Italian Dinner for 10 by Steve Ross and Susan Hefty
· Private VMFA Director’s Tour
· Wine Tasting with Dr. and Mrs. Lowerre
· Family Rafting Adventure
· Vacation Stays in Snowshoe, Charlottesville, RVA, and more
· Wine for a Year!
· A Day on the Piankatank River for 8-12
· Vintage Maggie Walker Stadium Seats
· Reserved Graduation Tickets
And Much, Much, Much More!
Festive Attire*Dinner Buffet and Specialty Desserts*Silent and Live Auctions*Wonderful Student Entertainment*Online Bidding and Check Out*Heads and Tails*Fun, Fun, Fun
CALLING ALL PARENTS OF MLWGS ATHLETES!
Athletic Boosters are looking for donations to the College Baskets for Night of the Dragon Auction.
Thanks to all who have signed up for the AB College Baskets for the Auction! We have some really great items, but we still need a few more to round out the baskets. Donate an item from your favorite Virginia college! If you haven't had a chance to donate to the Night of the Dragon Auction yet, please consider donating to the AB baskets as a way to support the Auction, which supports MLWGS. Items can be dropped off at 100 Canterbury Road, RVA, mailed to 3602 Monument Ave RVA 23230, dropped off in Valenta William's office by the Bluestone, taken to the Foundation office, or an AB officer will come to you!
Also consider attending the Auction, February 23 at the Hilton at Short Pump. It is a fabulous night and a ton of fun! Tickets are on sale now.
Thanks for all your support!
-17 Silver Keys awards including: 2 Silver Key Portfolio, 1 Silver Art Portfolio, 9 Photo Silver Keys, 8 Art Silver Keys
-34 Honorable Mentions including: 1 HM Photo Portfolio, 23 Photo HM, 10 Art HM
A show of Gold and Silver Key works will be held at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond at 1812 West Main Street from February 16-March 2. Honorable mention works will be projected. All are welcome to come and join the celebration!
A reception will be held for all award winners on February 23 between the hours of 1-4 p.m. A ceremony for Gold Key winners will be held at Binford Middle School (1701 Floyd Ave. located directly next to VisArts). We hope you will be able to attend.
Additionally, Gold Key winners’ work will move on to the Alliance for Young Artist and Writers national adjudication process, where it will be eligible for further recognition and scholarship opportunities. Adjudication of Gold Key works will take place in New York City and award winners will be announced in March.
Please join me in congratulating the following Maggie Walker Students and the Fine Arts staff for their success!
Portfolio and American Visions Art Award winners are in bold.
First
|
Last
|
Grade
|
Teacher Last
|
Award
|
Category
|
Title
|
Emily
|
Dai
|
12
|
Hall
|
Gold Key
|
Drawing and Illustration
|
Garden of Eden
|
Max
|
Goldkuhle
|
11
|
Hall
|
Gold Key
|
Drawing and Illustration
|
Don't Be a Slouch
|
Shreya
|
Malani
|
10
|
Mosley
|
Gold Key
|
Drawing and Illustration
|
1921
|
Megan
|
Bale
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Gold Key
|
Photography
|
Cut Out
|
Erica
|
Cummings
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Gold Key
|
Photography
|
Strata
|
Lillian
|
May
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Gold Key
|
Photography
|
Ladies
|
Mariah
|
Snelson
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Gold Key
|
Photography
|
Facing Reverse
|
Emily
|
Dai
|
12
|
Hall
|
Gold Key, American Visions Nominee
|
Drawing and Illustration
|
Talking Heads
|
Lillian
|
May
|
12
|
Hall
|
Silver Key
|
Art Portfolio
|
Graphic Design
|
Max
|
Goldkuhle
|
11
|
Hall
|
Silver Key
|
Ceramics & Glass
|
Man's Conquest of Nature
|
Natalie
|
Kim
|
11
|
Mosley
|
Silver Key
|
Digital Art
|
Bug Eyed
|
Riley
|
DeWitt
|
10
|
Mosley
|
Silver Key
|
Drawing and Illustration
|
A Colorful Still
|
Helen
|
Hall
|
10
|
Mosley
|
Silver Key
|
Drawing and Illustration
|
Self-portrait After Coffee
|
Julia
|
Park
|
12
|
Hall
|
Silver Key
|
Film & Animation
|
Shaving by the River, A Performance
|
Megan
|
Bale
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Robious Walk
|
Avery
|
Bowers
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Foliage Caught the Light
|
Adeline
|
Cullen
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Earning the Halo
|
Clint
|
Graviet
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Stygian Starlight
|
Tamia
|
Ingram
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
The Reach
|
Lawrence
|
Jia
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Segments
|
Lawrence
|
Jia
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Petals
|
Meredith
|
Peters
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Discard Here
|
Meredith
|
Peters
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Silver Key
|
Photography
|
Fly Falcon, Fly
|
Marina
|
Kapitanov
|
10
|
Hall
|
Silver Key
|
Sculpture
|
560 sec
|
Julia
|
Park
|
12
|
Hall
|
Silver Key
|
Sculpture
|
Commodities of Yore
|
Yumna
|
Rahman
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography Portfolio
|
Dimmed Luminance
|
Pallavi
|
Natarajan
|
11
|
McNeil
|
Honorable Mention
|
Ceramics & Glass
|
The Elephant
|
Rylan
|
Karjane
|
10
|
Mosley
|
Honorable Mention
|
Comic Art
|
Bad Joke
|
Nhu
|
Le
|
10
|
Mosley
|
Honorable Mention
|
Comic Art
|
Super Space Donut
|
Lillian
|
May
|
12
|
Hall
|
Honorable Mention
|
Comic Art
|
The Princess on the Knoll
|
Lillian
|
May
|
12
|
Hall
|
Honorable Mention
|
Drawing and Illustration
|
Hamlet
|
Renny
|
McFadin
|
11
|
Hall
|
Honorable Mention
|
Mixed Media
|
Eyes! Eyes? Eyes.
|
Molly
|
Goodman
|
12
|
Hall
|
Honorable Mention
|
Painting
|
Solo I
|
Mia
|
Rodriguez
|
11
|
Hall
|
Honorable Mention
|
Painting
|
Last one Standing
|
Mia
|
Rodriguez
|
11
|
Hall
|
Honorable Mention
|
Painting
|
The Spot
|
Mia
|
Blyseth
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Pollinator
|
Mia
|
Blyseth
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
The Spot
|
Emily
|
Callahan
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
An Emergence of Wings
|
Corbette
|
Condit-Fox
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Glow
|
Corbette
|
Condit-Fox
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Ripples
|
Erica
|
Cummings
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Rising
|
Emily
|
Dai
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Face to Face
|
Emily
|
Dai
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Montage
|
Nicolas
|
Ferree
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
All the Pretty Faces
|
Nicolas
|
Ferree
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
The Old and the New
|
Jack
|
Honig
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Corkscrew on Ground
|
Lawrence
|
Jia
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Spirals in the Grass
|
Natalie
|
Kim
|
11
|
Mosley
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
All That Remains
|
Jacob
|
Lee
|
10
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Dancing in the Light
|
Pallavi
|
Natarajan
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Through the Hoop
|
Alicen
|
Potts
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Dream
|
Maya
|
Qureshi
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
On the Razor
|
Yumna
|
Rahman
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Dirty Panes
|
Yumna
|
Rahman
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Opening or Closing?
|
Yumna
|
Rahman
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Count the Curves
|
Lola
|
Sneddon
|
11
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Ladder
|
Annabel
|
Tripodi
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
A Melting Treasure
|
Katy
|
Werwath
|
12
|
Stinnett
|
Honorable Mention
|
Photography
|
Compartments
|
Eileen
|
Morley
|
11
|
Hall
|
Honorable Mention
|
Printmaking
|
Which comes first?
|
AP EXAM INFORMATION
AP Exam Registration and Fee Collection Information
A handout with this information along with an AP Bulletin from the College Board was distributed to all AP students through their AP classes last week.
Registration for Advanced Placement exams will begin February 1, 2019 using the online system Total Registration. Registration will take only a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access. You will be asked to create a login account so that you will have the ability to reprint your confirmation ticket and add or delete exams, if necessary.
Follow these steps to complete the registration, payment, and confirmation process:
1) Register for the tests you plan to take at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/471851
2) Select your payment method: Check (made out to “MLWGS”), cash, or online payment at https://osp.osmsinc.com/MLWGS (convenience fee applies)
3) Turn in your confirmation ticket to the Counseling Office during the designated times between February 20-22. Students should attach their payment or online payment receipt to their confirmation ticket. A member of the counseling team will review the registration form and payment with each student.
When registering through Total Registration please be sure to select all of your exams and the appropriate teachers. If everything is correct, click "Confirm your Registration." This will record your registration and display the confirmation page or “ticket”. When you reach the confirmation ticket, print two copies, one for your records and the other to return to school with your payment or online payment receipt. The Counseling Office will collect these items between 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. on February 20, 21, and 22. This year, students will have the option to pay fees through the MLWGS payment system or turn in a check or cash by the same date and time. Each AP exam costs $94.00 and must be paid for before we order exams. A fee waiver or reduction is available for families that meet certain guidelines but must be approved in advance. Please see your counselor by Friday, February 15 to inquire about a fee waiver.
Here are the important dates:
February 1- Online registration begins
February 22- Online registration ends
February 20-22- AP Fee and Receipt Collection (11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.): All students must turn in a copy of the confirmation ticket with their payment/receipt. Students should use lunch or an afternoon study hall to come to pay their fees or turn in a receipt.
After 3:30 p.m. on February 22, a late fee of $10 per exam will be charged.
March 8- Exams will be ordered. If you forgot to order an exam an additional fee of up to $55 extra per exam may apply after this date (exam availability not guaranteed). This is the last day to cancel an exam and receive a refund of $84 ($10 administrative fee).
April 23- Last day to cancel an exam and receive a $69 refund ($25 administrative fee as exams will have been ordered). Requests for refunds after this date will not be honored.
Attention Seniors! If you know which college you will be attending in the fall, please carefully review the college's AP credit policy to determine if the college will accept AP credit for the program in which you are enrolling.
If you receive accommodations for a documented disability and have not yet had them approved by CollegeBoard, the deadline to submit this paperwork for 2019 AP Exams is February 22nd. Contact Ms. Davis Cobb at joy.davis@gsgis.k12.va.us.
Questions? Please see Dr. Loving, AP Coordinator, in the Counseling Office or email her at rloving@gsgis.k12.va.us.
REMINDERS:
· You may need to arrange transportation for afternoon AP exams. Exams in the afternoon will not begin prior to 12:00 p.m. and may not be over before 3:30 p.m. Plan accordingly.
· Exam pre-administration sessions (Bubblefest) will be held on April 23 (seniors) and 24 (juniors, sophomores, and freshmen) in the auditorium during lunch. You must attend a pre-administration session in order to take AP exams.
LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET!
Live from the RED CARPET!
February 23 from 6:30-10 p.m.
Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa at Short Pump
Don’t miss this wonderful evening with the Dragon Family and your chance to win 150+ amazing items, including:
· Tickets to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
· Honorary Observer Position for Two at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic
· Two Dave Matthews Band Concert Tickets (Friends and Family Section)
· Beautiful Mahogany Benches from Chris Chase Studios (see picture below)
· The Legendary Italian Dinner for 10 by Steve Ross and Susan Hefty
· Private VMFA Director’s Tour
· Wine Tasting with Dr. and Mrs. Lowerre
· Family Rafting Adventure
· Vacation Stays in Snowshoe, Charlottesville, RVA, and more
· Wine for a Year!
· A Day on the Piankatank River for 8-12
· Vintage Maggie Walker Stadium Seats
· Reserved Graduation Tickets
And Much, Much, Much More!
Festive Attire*Dinner Buffet and Specialty Desserts*Silent and Live Auctions*Wonderful Student Entertainment*Online Bidding and Check Out*Heads and Tails*Fun, Fun, Fun
CALLING ALL PARENTS OF MLWGS ATHLETES!
Athletic Boosters are looking for donations to the College Baskets for Night of the Dragon Auction.
Thanks to all who have signed up for the AB College Baskets for the Auction! We have some really great items, but we still need a few more to round out the baskets. Donate an item from your favorite Virginia college! If you haven't had a chance to donate to the Night of the Dragon Auction yet, please consider donating to the AB baskets as a way to support the Auction, which supports MLWGS. Items can be dropped off at 100 Canterbury Road, RVA, mailed to 3602 Monument Ave RVA 23230, dropped off in Valenta William's office by the Bluestone, taken to the Foundation office, or an AB officer will come to you!
Also consider attending the Auction, February 23 at the Hilton at Short Pump. It is a fabulous night and a ton of fun! Tickets are on sale now.
Thanks for all your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054faaae2c7-college1
We're excited to share that the MLWGS Foundation recently received a $2500 grant from The Stephen Colbert Americone Dream Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC! The fund is generated by sales of Ben and Jerry's Americone Dream ice cream, making this perhaps our most delicious gift so far this year. We owe our thanks to Class of 2003 grad Kyle Healy, a producer on The Late Show and the 2017 MLWGS commencement speaker, who recommended us for this grant. This gift will help us meet our funding commitments to the school in 2018-19, along with all gifts to the Annual Fund.
