Week of March 10, 2021

Return to School: Social Distancing







For students returning on Monday, March 15, the attached map provides an overview of our new one-way traffic pattern. This system was created in consultation with the MLWGS engineering club to promote social distancing while transitioning between classes. Arrows are being placed on the floor, and signage will mark each stairwell. Please review before arriving on campus. This will take some getting used to, but if we work together, we can promote health and safety at the school.




Attention Parents of Returning 2021-22 Students


Students registered for next year’s classes on March 4-5. Parents have the opportunity to check student course requests through the “Class Registration” icon in Powerschool this week to make sure they approve student selections. If parents wish to make a change or override a grade prerequisite for a class, please email your student’s counselor by the end of this week.
Students will receive confirmation of classes successfully scheduled by June.




Prepare for AP Exams










Students who are planning to take AP exams in May should log into their College Board account (myap.collegeboard.org) and double-check they have “joined” all of their courses. The deadline for MLWGS to order an AP exam for you is Friday, March 12, and, even if you paid for an AP exam, if you have not joined the course, an exam cannot be ordered for you. We are doing all we can to make sure that all enrolled students are joined in the appropriate courses in the College Board system, but if your teacher does not regularly use this system for instruction, it is possible that this step could have been overlooked. If you have questions about how to join a course with the specific join code, contact your content teacher or Dr. Loving. School staff cannot complete this step for you. If there are any last-minute orders for AP exams (cost with late fee is $135), you must discuss this with Dr. Loving and join the course by noon on March 12.

Additionally, information will be available in the coming days and weeks about exact exam dates, times, and format. All students will have the option to test in-person at MLWGS, but digital at-home testing will also be available. The specs for digital exams are now available on the College Board website and Dr. Loving will post these and other important details on the “AP Testing” Schoology page. If you are not a member of this group and should be, notify Dr. Loving. Please look there over these next three months for important AP information.





Scrip: Chance to Win and Help Wanted






The next order due date is Sunday, March 21. Don't forget that for every $50 you spend by March 19, you will be placed in a drawing for $50 in scrip cards of your choice and a $25 Panera gift card.

We have a volunteer lined up to coordinate promotion, communication and place orders for next fall. We are looking for one or two volunteers who would be willing to deposit any money received at school for orders once a month (twice in December), and to sort card orders when they arrive as well as distribute orders to families at school. Serving as the Scrip Coordinator s a great way to get to know other MLWGS parents and become involved with the PTSA! Please contact Laura Dysart if you're willing to learn more about this opportunity.




MLWGS Drama Needs You






Calling all singers, dancers, and actors/actresses! MLWGS Drama will be accepting audition submissions for our virtual spring musical production, The Theory of Relativity, until Wednesday, March 17. Don’t want to be in front of the camera? There are many ways to get involved behind the scenes with costumes, props, lighting, sound mixing, editing, and even marketing! Please see the Drama Schoology page for details. Questions? Please do not hesitate to reach out to director Leigh Glatt.



Youth Art and Music Month Continues

The Fine Arts Department will be celebrating YAMM 21 with a series of virtual events this year including:

Lecture on Japanese Aesthetics by VMFA lecturer Amanda Adams on Thursday, March 11, at 3:30 p.m. This lecture is sponsored by the Fine Arts Department, the National Art Honors Society, and VMFA Statewide Programs. Join here.

Watch the Youth Art and Music Month performances online: If you missed last week’s online extravaganza of student art and music, you can still watch the event online. You’ll also find an online gallery of student artwork.






Next Walker Way Forum Is March 17














Our first Walker Way Forum, a speaker series for students designed around the pillars of the Walker Way, was held in February. Students who attended responded positively, and we are looking forward to hosting our second speaker, L. Robert Bolling, CEO of Child Savers, on Wednesday, March 17. Child Savers provides comprehensive support to children who have experienced trauma. Robert is a great person to speak to the Walker Way pillar of compassion. Students have received a “Save the Date” notice of the event through Schoology. Questions? Email Mrs. Ebeling, School Psychologist.





Virtual Night of the Dragon Set for April 24-- Registration Goes Live March 18!























On Thursday, March 18, the Night of the Dragon website will go live, and you’ll be able to register (for free) for the April 24 virtual event, purchase 50/50 raffle tickets, order dinner from Perch or East Coast Provisions (the first 100 orders get a free signature cocktail), see sneak peeks of the April 24 show and auction items, and more.

This year’s NOTD items include long-time favorites and many exciting new items:
  • Vacation Home Rentals (OBX, Wintergreen, Snowshoe, and more)
  • MLWGS 2021 Graduation Seating
  • Local Adventure Packages
  • Private Wine Tastings and Wine Class for 20
  • Original Art and One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
  • College Gear and Class Baskets
  • Event Tickets and Unique Outings
And so, so, so much more! We’re adding new items daily. Please contact Ginger O’Neil if you have a donation idea.
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