Herff Jones will be collecting orders for graduation announcements on Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 8 in the first floor commons during lunch. This will be the only time Herff Jones collects these orders in the building. You may contact the vendor directly, but all orders need to be placed before January 1 in order to ensure delivery in April. There is no guarantee that there will be extra announcements available to order/purchase second semester. Please contact Ms. Sheppard if you have questions - ksheppard@gsgis.k12.va.us or 804-354-6800 ext. 3304.
MAGGIE WALKER PRESENTS HAMLET
Poster Credit: Malina Gavris, Chesterfield '20
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.
SCRIP FUNDRAISER
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.
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.
Athletic Boosters Monthly Meeting
The Maggie L. Walker Athletic Boosters Club will hold a monthly Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, in room 105. Board Officers and Directors are expected to attend. All Athletic Boosters members and anyone interested in becoming involved with Athletic Boosters are welcome to attend. Anyone with questions may contact Athletic Boosters President Rich Schweiker at dukeschweikers@aol.com.
Athletic Boosters Parents Social
Ardent Craft Ales, Tuesday, November 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Please join the Maggie Walker Athletic Boosters for a social event at Ardent Craft Ales. All parents of current and prospective student athletes are invited to meet and socialize with other parents and learn more about the Athletic Boosters. Coaches and parents of alumni athletes are invited too! This is not an event for students. There will be a cash bar. Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided without charge by the Athletic Boosters. There also will be a membership table for anyone who wants information and to join for the current year. Go Dragons!
When: Tuesday, November 13, 6-7:30 pm
Where: Ardent Craft Ales
Scott’s Addition
3200 W. Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
FRESHMAN PARENTS
Our school is offering depression awareness and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program. SOS lessons will be implemented in the 9th grade Health and PE classes during the week of November 12. Students not enrolled in PE will attend the lesson on November 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Opt Out Permission form
2019 NIGHT OF THE DRAGON
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
ATHLETICS BOOSTER EVENTS
SCRIP order form
ATHLETICS BOOSTER EVENTS
Athletic Boosters Monthly Meeting
The Maggie L. Walker Athletic Boosters Club will hold a monthly Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, in room 105. Board Officers and Directors are expected to attend. All Athletic Boosters members and anyone interested in becoming involved with Athletic Boosters are welcome to attend. Anyone with questions may contact Athletic Boosters President Rich Schweiker at dukeschweikers@aol.com.
Athletic Boosters Parents Social
Ardent Craft Ales, Tuesday, November 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Please join the Maggie Walker Athletic Boosters for a social event at Ardent Craft Ales. All parents of current and prospective student athletes are invited to meet and socialize with other parents and learn more about the Athletic Boosters. Coaches and parents of alumni athletes are invited too! This is not an event for students. There will be a cash bar. Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided without charge by the Athletic Boosters. There also will be a membership table for anyone who wants information and to join for the current year. Go Dragons!
When: Tuesday, November 13, 6-7:30 pm
Where: Ardent Craft Ales
Scott’s Addition
3200 W. Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
FRESHMAN PARENTS
Our school is offering depression awareness and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program. SOS lessons will be implemented in the 9th grade Health and PE classes during the week of November 12. Students not enrolled in PE will attend the lesson on November 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
The SOS program encourages students to seek help if they are concerned about the emotional well-being of themselves or a friend. A letter is being mailed to all freshman parents with more details about the program. An electronic copy is also attached here. It is our hope that all of 9th graders will participate in the lesson; however, parents do have the option of opting their children out of the lesson. The letter will provide the information about doing that. Please feel free to direct any questions to Lisa Ebeling, School Psychologist, at lebeling@gsgis.k12.va.us or call at 354-6800 x 3260.
Opt Out Permission form
2019 NIGHT OF THE DRAGON
Roll Out the Red Carpet for the 2019 Night of the Dragon-
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019!
The Night of the Dragon Auction is one of the highlights each year for Dragon parents (past and present), staff, and alumni. The evening includes live and silent auctions, dinner, drinks, student entertainment, Heads and Tails, and more. This fun-filled event is also MLWGS’ single largest annual fundraising event.
Here’s how you can help make the upcoming 17th Annual Night of the Dragon the best ever!
·Save the Date and get your tickets when they become available.
·Donate an item(s) for the Live or Silent Auctions. Popular items include unique experiences hosted by MLWGS families and friends, event tickets, vacation home rentals, artwork, local adventures—GET CREATIVE! To donate or help solicit, contact Liz Blue eeablue@gmail.com
·Become a Sponsor. Individual and corporate sponsorships are available at many levels. For sponsorships, contact Suzannah Stora. sstora@mlwgsfoundation.
·Lend a Hand. If you want to help with putting on this amazing event, contact Ginger O’Neil gingeroneil@gmail.com about committee options.
Stay tuned for more information about this wonderful event in the coming weeks!
