MLWGS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.
National Honor Society (NHS) is a national organization for high school students that seeks to honor students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. This year, 158 Maggie Walker juniors and seniors will be inducted into The Patricia E. Taylor Pioneers of Excellence Chapter of NHS. The National NHS Council requires that induction ceremonies be appropriate and impressive.
Eligible members are Maggie Walker juniors and seniors with at least a 3.5 weighted, cumulative, unrounded GPA who have earned the required number of service hours (70 for juniors, 105 for seniors) and abide by the MLWGS standards of honor. The students selected for induction met these criteria and completed an application in September where they discussed their experience with or aspirations for leadership and completed an essay on either honor or service.
The induction ceremony itself will include: a keynote address from Mr. Aaron Montgomery, Harvard alum and co-founder and COO of CarLotz, a candle lighting ceremony, the presentation of certificates, and a statement of the NHS Pledge. A reception will follow in the Student Commons.
HOMECOMING DANCE THIS SATURDAY
Each year, the Junior Class hosts the MLWGS Homecoming Dance. The dance will be held at the school on Saturday, October 19 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The dance is open to all MLWGS students and their dates if they choose to bring one. Tickets for the dance will be sold during school next week. Tickets must be purchased by the end of lunch on Friday, October 18 as they will NOT be sold at the door. Again, tickets will NOT be sold at the door. The ticket price is $10.
The dress code is semi-formal this year.
If students plan to bring a guest who is not a student at MLWGS, a form must be completed in advance and requires a signature from an official at the guest’s school. Forms can be found in room 100.
AP EXAM ORDERS
The online payment system for AP exams is now available on the MLWGS website as of October 15. MLWGS AP Exam Order Forms were distributed through Advanced Placement classrooms last week. This form will allow students to officially indicate their testing plans and calculate a total amount of AP exam fees due by October 25 ($94 per exam). Students must turn in their MLWGS AP Exam Order Form to the Counseling Office between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., October 21-25 with cash/check payment or online payment receipt.
Students may also take an AP exam for a course they are not enrolled in or is not taught at MLWGS, by indicating their preference on the form. If the course is not currently being taught, there must be at least three requests for the exam to be administered and additional proctor fees (not to exceed $20) may apply. AP Statistics is pre-approved and students may see their teacher to obtain the join code for their “exam only” section.
IMPORTANT: All students enrolled in AP courses should have already “joined” the correct section(s) on the CollegeBoard website (myap.collegeboard.com) with a unique access code for each course. See Dr. Loving in the counseling office immediately if you have not completed this step.
The timeline for the next few weeks is as follows:
- October 7-8: AP Exam Order Forms distributed to AP testers through AP classes
- October 15: Online payment system opens
- October 21: If you would like to inquire about a fee waiver/reduction, please do so by this date (see your counselor for a confidential form)
- October 21-25: Form collection/payment window (October 25 will be the on-time registration deadline)
- October 26-November 14: A late fee of $10 per exam will apply
- November 15 and beyond: The College Board add/drop fee of $40 will be instituted (NEW COLLEGE BOARD POLICY)
- January 17: Deadline to apply for College Board accommodations for a documented disability (see Ms. Cobb)
- March 13: Deadline to add an exam (even with the late fee)
- November 15-April 13: Students who choose not to test can get a refund of $54
- April 13: Last day for students to get a refund of any kind
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS
Les Cook, the Senior Seminar/Mentorship Coordinator, will be holding sessions at three different times to provide information to junior parents regarding registration for Senior Seminar/Mentorship. Parents are invited to attend either on Tuesday, October 29 from 6-7:00 p.m. in the Forum, Monday, November 4 from 9-10:00 a.m. in the Auditorium, or Monday, November 4 from 6-7:00 p.m. in the Forum. Students will be invited to sessions held during the school day starting the first week of November to receive information and ask questions about the application process. Information will also be provided to all junior students through their Schoology accounts.
SCRIP
Next order due date is Friday, November 8 at noon for plastic cards. Don't forget you can purchase "Scrip Now" products which arrive digitally to your computer or phone ANYTIME you need them! Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, Target, Panera, Chipotle, Petco, Zappos, Best Buy, Lowe's, CVS, Barnes and Noble, Krispy Kreme, Sam's Club, and Uber are just a few you can get immediately, no waiting for due dates! To get the Scrip Wallet app on your phone go to myscripwallet.com. To enroll or shop go to www.shopwithscrip.com. Enrollment code: C43669E564L28.
Questions? Your coordinator is happy to explain how it all works: scrip@mlwgsptsa.org. Let those retailers you already shop give back to Maggie Walker!
Questions? Your coordinator is happy to explain how it all works: scrip@mlwgsptsa.org. Let those retailers you already shop give back to Maggie Walker!
STUDENT DIRECTORIES
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and to reduce costs, MLWGS now publishes the Student Directory online in PowerSchool. We do plan to print a limited number of paper copies for those families who are not able to access or print the directory from home. Updates and corrections to the directory are still rolling in, but as soon as we feel confident that the data is as up to date as possible, we will have them printed and available for pickup in the main office.
How to Access the Student Directory
From Your Computer:
1. Open up your web browser
2. Navigate to the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School website (https://mlwgs.com)
3. Click on the Power School link located towards the bottom left-hand side of the page
4. Login to PowerSchool
5. Click on Directory Information located on the left in the Navigation window panel
1. Open up your web browser
2. Navigate to the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School website (https://mlwgs.com)
3. Click on the Power School link located towards the bottom left-hand side of the page
4. Login to PowerSchool
5. Click on Directory Information located on the left in the Navigation window panel
Feel free to save the Directory to your computer or print it, if desired.
From Your Mobile Device:
1. Open your web browser (it does not currently work on the Power School app)
2. Navigate to the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School website (https://mlwgs.com)
3. Click on the Power School link located towards the bottom left-hand side of the page
4. Login to PowerSchool
5. On the main page, you will see your student's name in the upper left-hand corner
6. Under your student's name, there will be two arrows- one up arrow and one side arrow. Click on the side arrow.
7. A navigation window pane will open and the Directory Information button will be located towards the end of the list next to the school bus icon
From Your Mobile Device:
1. Open your web browser (it does not currently work on the Power School app)
2. Navigate to the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School website (https://mlwgs.com)
3. Click on the Power School link located towards the bottom left-hand side of the page
4. Login to PowerSchool
5. On the main page, you will see your student's name in the upper left-hand corner
6. Under your student's name, there will be two arrows- one up arrow and one side arrow. Click on the side arrow.
7. A navigation window pane will open and the Directory Information button will be located towards the end of the list next to the school bus icon
Once you have successfully opened the directory, the file can be bookmarked or saved to your mobile device.
If your contact information is incorrect, please contact Megan Perez.
FOUNDATION PHONE-A-THON
Hello parents! The Foundation is gearing up for our fall Phone-a-thon, scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 and we are looking for callers! We will host a brief training from 6-6:30 p.m. and will be making calls from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided!
We also wish to invite you to bring your student along. Students who participate in the phone-a-thon can earn 2 hours of community service.
Please contact Suzannah Stora if you are interested in participating. The Phone-a-thon is a great opportunity to showcase the work of the Foundation and to directly connect with our supporters and friends. It is so vital to the Foundation's success and we appreciate your participation!
Opt out of the Phone-a-thon by making your annual fund gift now!
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 18th Annual Night of the Dragon the best ever!
1. Save the Date (Saturday, February 29) and get your tickets when they become available on January 1, 2020.
2. 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!
3. Become a Sponsor. Individual and corporate sponsorships are available at many levels.
4. Lend a hand. Join the Night of the Dragon Planning Committee.
Stay tuned for more information about this wonderful event in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you want to get involved in any way, contact the Foundation office!
