FALL ART WALK
On Friday, November 2, the Fine Arts Department and Visual Arts Boosters is hosting our annual Fall Art Walk, in conjunction with Richmond’s First Fridays (when the art galleries on Broad and Main are all open). One objective of the art curriculum is to have the students “be aware of and participate in the local arts community." To help avoid parking around the galleries, we will have a bus which will run a circuit from the Main St. galleries to Broad St. and back to school. The bus will continue this circuit throughout the evening until the last pickup at 9:30 p.m.
If you’ve never had the opportunity to participate in a First Fridays Art Walk- or even if you have- we’d love to see you at our event! It’s always a very fun evening. All are welcome (students, parents, family members, and faculty).
When: November 2, 2018 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Where: Meet in the adjunct classroom (room 153, outside the Bluestone Lobby) to enjoy snacks and refreshments prior to heading to the galleries. Link to the SignUp for the reception.
MAGGIE WALKER PRESENTS HAMLET
Maggie Walker Drama presents William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Directed by Foster Solomon
November 8, 9, and 10 at 7:00 pm
Interested in a royal world of spying, madness, and murder? Fascinated with soap opera family tensions? Curious about a depressed and love-struck moody teenager properly known as the Prince of Denmark? If so, please join us along with the supernatural to experience Maggie Walker Drama’s Production of Hamlet! The show runs Thursday, November 8 through Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and may be purchased at the door.
We hope to see you at the show! Questions? Please contact maggiewalkerdrama@gmail.com.
GET READY FOR GRADUATION 2019!
November 8, 9, and 10 at 7:00 pm
Interested in a royal world of spying, madness, and murder? Fascinated with soap opera family tensions? Curious about a depressed and love-struck moody teenager properly known as the Prince of Denmark? If so, please join us along with the supernatural to experience Maggie Walker Drama’s Production of Hamlet! The show runs Thursday, November 8 through Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and may be purchased at the door.
We hope to see you at the show! Questions? Please contact maggiewalkerdrama@gmail.com.
GET READY FOR GRADUATION 2019!
Herff Jones stopped by on Tuesday, October 30 (during lunch in the auditorium) to collect measurements for graduation caps and gowns. They also provided ordering information for announcements and other graduation paraphernalia. It can be tough to anticipate how many announcements to order with graduation still eight months away, but order now to ensure you will have enough!
Herff Jones will return November 7 and 8 (during lunch in the downstairs commons area) to accept orders and payments (you may also choose to order online: www.herffjones.com). Don’t forget…seniors have already paid for their caps and gowns. This was included in their student fees, so no need to worry! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Sheppard (ksheppard@gsgis.k12.va.us or 804-354-6800 ext. 3304).
ICELAND TRIP
For those unable to attend the MLWGS Iceland 2019 parent/student information session on Tuesday, October 30, information packets are available, upon request, from MLWGS Science faculty Tom Boyle and Mr. Barnes.
Settled by Vikings in the late 9th century, the land of “fire and ice” provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about and personally experience Icelandic history, culture, customs, geography, geology, geothermal power production, and flora and fauna. Trip sponsors from the Maggie Walker faculty and a representative from the educational tour company Worldstrides will be present to provide information about the tour and answer questions.
The trip is scheduled for June 22-26, 2019.
For questions about the meeting, email Mr. Tom Boyle at tboyle@gsgis.k12.va.us, or David Barnes dbarnes@gsgis.k12.va.us.
GRASP (GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.) will hold its Saturdays at the Library FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) events on November 17, 2018 and January 19, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Richmond Public Main Library, 101 East Franklin Street. GRASP advisors will provide FREE college financial aid counseling and assistance with completing the FAFSA, by appointment. Call (804) 527-7772 to schedule your hour-long appointment. More information is available at the GRASP website, www.grasp4va.org.
Do you ever shop or give gift cards from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chipotle, CVS, Panera Bread, Lands End, Lowe’s, Shutterfly, Starbucks, Petco, Subway, Target, or Walmart? These are just a very small number of retailers willing to give Maggie Walker money if you purchase their gift card for your own use or as a gift.
Settled by Vikings in the late 9th century, the land of “fire and ice” provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about and personally experience Icelandic history, culture, customs, geography, geology, geothermal power production, and flora and fauna. Trip sponsors from the Maggie Walker faculty and a representative from the educational tour company Worldstrides will be present to provide information about the tour and answer questions.
The trip is scheduled for June 22-26, 2019.
For questions about the meeting, email Mr. Tom Boyle at tboyle@gsgis.k12.va.us, or David Barnes dbarnes@gsgis.k12.va.us.
Free FAFSA assistance available through GRASP
SCRIP FUNDRAISER
Scrip Gift Card Fundraiser orders are due on November 9 by 3:00 p.m. to Room 100.
Do you ever shop or give gift cards from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chipotle, CVS, Panera Bread, Lands End, Lowe’s, Shutterfly, Starbucks, Petco, Subway, Target, or Walmart? These are just a very small number of retailers willing to give Maggie Walker money if you purchase their gift card for your own use or as a gift.
The full list of retailers can be found at SCRIP Retailers. Order forms can be obtained two ways: downloaded below or picked up in Office 100. Orders need to be delivered to the PTSA Scrip Box in Room 100 by November 9, or mailed to Laura Dysart, 5021 Sylvan Road, Richmond, VA 23225. Consider your upcoming holiday gift needs. It’s a great way to support your school at no extra cost to you. Let those retailer support your children’s school! Confused? Want to know more? Contact Laura Dysart at lauradysart@verizon.net.
SCRIP order form
A big THANK YOU to all our volunteers who helped make this year's Fall Festival another great success! We had over 100 parents volunteer their time, labor and supplies and couldn't have done it without your help. Thank you for making Maggie Walker a wonderful community!
Over $17,000 was raised with booth sales generating $15,145 for 49 clubs involved in the festival.
Thanks also to the Richmond City Police, MLWGS administration, MLWGS security and facilities personnel.
Thank you from the Fall Festival committee and PTSA:
SCRIP order form
FALL FESTIVAL WAS A SUCCESS!
Thanks also to the Richmond City Police, MLWGS administration, MLWGS security and facilities personnel.
Thank you from the Fall Festival committee and PTSA:
Gopal Bhagavatula, Kathleen Staley, Dena Neuwirth, Dia Flora, Jennifer DiMattio, Gloria Amoako, David Hanzlik, Mike Winters, Michelle Hobbs, Deepthi Kalluri, Raquel Watson, Elizabeth Brady, Ingrid Hale, Susan Warner, Jessica Lai Perez, Nathan Beck, Harsh Purohit, Kristi Turner, Amy Franco, Julie Abse, Martha Kapitanov, Izola Coleman, Paige Hawkins, Suzannah Stora, Knaide Green, Spencer Smith, Christine Pimblett, and Sarah Van Dam
As of October 25, 2018, the MLWGS Foundation has raised $73,114 toward our 2018-19 goal of $350,000. Thanks so much to everyone who has given so far this year! You're making everything we do for MLWGS students and faculty possible. So far in 2018-19, we've spent $61,000 to provide 70 enhancement grants, on top of contributing $80,000 toward the track renovation. And there's so much more to come! You can see more about what we do on our Facebook page or on our website. Make your gift to the 2018-19 Annual Fund to support all our enhancement grant programming.
