Week of August 28, 2019


WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!












The editors of Smoke and Scales welcome you to the first 2019-2020 edition!

Please note that on the web version of the Smoke and Scales, there are MANY useful links-  all the Booster organizations, Counseling Department, MLWGS school calendar, volunteer forms, link to AmazonSmile, SCRIP online link, and so much more! These links are updated continuously. Please note them and use them often.





PTSA NEWS


The PTSA Board has monthly meetings that are open to any parent and staff of MLWGS.

Please feel free to join us! Room 153 from 6-8 p.m.

Dates for 2019-2020 are:

September through June are on the first Monday of each month from 6-8 p.m. (with some exceptions noted*):

  • *September 3 (Tuesday)
  • October 7
  • November 4
  • December 2
  • January 6
  • February 3
  • March 2
  • *April 14 (Tuesday)
  • May 4
  • June 1

The PTSA is always looking for volunteers! You can return the form that was included in your back to school packet or use the following link:

Parent Volunteer Form or Online Version





NIGHT OF THE DRAGON PLANNING COMMITTEE KICK-OFF MEETING



Thursday, September 5 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Governor's School Foundation is looking for parents to serve on the planning committee for the Night of the Dragon auction. Our first meeting is set for Thursday, September 5 at 11:30 a.m. in MLWGS room 153. Please email Suzannah Stora at the Governor's School Foundation if you are interested in attending. The Night of the Dragon auction is Maggie Walker's biggest fundraiser event of the year, last year yielding more than $75,000 to support the faculty and students at MLWGS! Serving on the committee is a great way to get involved and meet fellow parents and MLWGS alumni. This year's event is scheduled for leap day, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the John Marshall Hotel.






FALL SPORTS











Fall sports are in full swing! Please support our student athletes by attending Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, and Field Hockey. Schedules and locations can be found HERE.