ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MONTHLY MEETING
The Maggie L. Walker Athletic Boosters Club will hold its monthly Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13 in room 105. All members and anyone interested in becoming involved with Athletic Boosters are welcome to attend.
SCRIP UPDATE
Scrip family rebates have earned $922.40 so far for the MLWGS PTSA just by families doing their shopping and gift giving with Scrip gift cards. Thank you to all those that have participated! The next Scrip order due date is January 17 for physical cards. You can shop for digital certificates any time with Scrip Now at www.shopwithscrip.com. If you haven't yet enrolled in the program or have questions, contact Laura Dysart at scrip@mlwgsptsa.org for the enrollment code (we are unable to post the enrollment code on-line). Think about using Scrip if you will be purchasing any gift cards for class auction baskets, and for your every day shopping and dining! Our family needed a new dryer over the holidays, and we used Scrip to purchase through Lowe's. If you are ever in the market, consider using Scrip!
FREE FAFSA ASSISTANCE THROUGH GRASP
GRASP (GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program, Inc.) will hold their next FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) event on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 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.
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.
ATTENTION JUNIOR PARENTS
Please save the date for Tuesday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m. for the College Kick-Off event led by the Counseling Department. More information, including a list of college representatives, will be coming later in January. This event is mandatory for students and parents are encouraged to attend.
ATTENTION SOPHOMORE PARENTS
Please save the date for Tuesday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m. for the College Jump-Start event led by the Counseling Department. More information, including a list of college representatives, will be coming later in January. This event is mandatory for students and parents are welcome to attend. This program is for sophomores only; however, parents of freshman are also welcome to attend if they wish to do so.
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2020 NOTD- FEBRUARY 29- QUANTUM LEAP!
The Night of the Dragon Auction is one of the highlights each year for Dragon parents (past and present), staff, and alumni. This year’s NOTD will take place on Leap Day, February 29, 2020!
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 and get your TICKETS today!
● 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 Suzannah Stora.
● Become a Sponsor. Individual and corporate sponsorships are available at many levels. For Sponsorships, contact Suzannah Stora.
● Lend a Hand. If you want to help with putting on this amazing event, contact Ginger O’Neil about committee options.
Stay tuned for more information about this wonderful event in the coming weeks!
REMINDER ON HOW TO ACCESS THE STUDENT DIRECTORY
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and to reduce costs, MLWGS now publishes the Student Directory online in PowerSchool. Please read the directions below on how to access the directory from your computer and from your mobile device.
ACCESS THE DIRECTORY FROM A COMPUTER
1. Open up your web browser.
2. Navigate to the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School website.
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 (School bus icon) located in the Navigation panel on the left.
6. Three links will be listed:
2019- 2020 Parent and Student Directory
2019 -2020 Student Distribution map (helps identify carpool opportunities)
Add/Change form to update your contact information.
Feel free to save the Directory to your computer or print it, if desired.
ACCESS THE DIRECTORY FROM A 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.
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 windowpane will open, scroll down and click on Directory Information (School bus icon).
8. Three links will be listed:
2019- 2020 Parent and Student Directory
2019 -2020 Student Distribution map (helps identify carpool opportunities)
Add/Change form to update your contact information
Once you have successfully opened the directory on your phone, it can be bookmarked or saved to your mobile device.
If you have any questions regarding your contact information, please contact Megan Perez.
