GET READY FOR WINTER SPORTS
Tryouts started this week for Basketball, Indoor Track, Swimming, and Wrestling. Check the Athletics calendar for upcoming game schedules.
TODAY: BINFORD MS COME AND PLAY WITH THE MLWGS ORCHESTRA
Ms. Christina Sienkiewicz, MLWGS Orchestra Instructor, is excited to launch “Come and Play” with Dragons featuring orchestra students of RPS’s Binford Middle School today, November 13.
Binford students will be placed into small groups with the Advanced Orchestra Students to prepare them for their Central Regional Orchestra Auditions this Saturday. There will be a mini-concert at the beginning of lunch for all who would like to come.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MONTHLY MEETING
The Maggie L. Walker Athletic Boosters Club will hold its monthly Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 in room 105. All members of Athletic Boosters and anyone interested in becoming involved with Athletic Boosters are welcome to attend.
ATTENTION FRESHMEN PARENTS
Reminder for freshman parents- depression awareness and suicide prevention training
MLWGS 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 18. Students not enrolled in PE will attend the lesson on November 21 and 22 from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
The SOS program encourages students to seek help if they are concerned about the emotional well-being of either themselves or a friend. A letter was 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 the 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 information about doing that. Please feel free to direct any questions to Lisa Ebeling, School Psychologist, at lebeling@gsgis.k12.va.us or call 354-6800 x 3260.
Parent Letter with Opt-Out Option
2020 NIGHT OF THE DRAGON AUCTION EVENT
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:
- Save the date- Saturday, February 29
- Get your tickets when they become available on January 1, 2020
- 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!
- Become a sponsor! Individual and corporate sponsorships are available at many levels.
- Lend a hand! Join the Night of the Dragon Planning Committee.
