MLWGS Business Partnerships
Thank you to the 113
MLWGS families who have
signed up for the Kroger
Community Rewards Program. From December 1, 2014 to February 28,
2015, our school community earned $2,530.15 by doing their regular grocery
shopping. Halfway through the program year, MLWGS PTSA has already raised
almost $6,000 for the school.
It’s not too late to sign up and help out.
Register your Kroger
Plus card online at krogercommunityrewards.com:
- Click on “Sign In/Renew” then click on “SIGN UP TODAY” in the “New Customer?” box.
- Sign up by entering your zip code, clicking on your favorite store, entering your email address, creating a password and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
- You will get a link by email – click on this link.
- Click on “My Account” and use your email address and password to proceed.
- Click on “Edit Kroger Community Rewards” information and enter your Kroger Plus card number from your card. Update or confirm your information.
- Enter the school NPO number 82125 or Maggie L Walker Governor’s School PTSA, select the school from the list and click on “Confirm.” The school name should appear at the right side of the page.
Prefer Martin’s?
Register for A+ School Rewards. To
register your card, change the school or add a school (up to 2):
- Log on to www.martinsfoods.com/aplus and designate our school ID #03112 using your BONUSCARD.
- Or send your Last Name, Phone Number and the 11-digit BONUSCARD number (starting with 48) to mlwgspartners@gmail.com and we will do it for you.
And
don’t forget: Target – Take
Charge of Education:
- Go to www.target.com/tcoe. Enter your Redcard number and follow the directions. Our school account is 104517.
Student Aid Fund
Maggie L. Walker
Governor’s School’s supporting resources enable MLWGS students to engage in
curricular and co- and extra-curricular opportunities beyond that which are
typically available in high school. Such opportunities include an
expansive slate of dual-enrollment university and AP courses; AP assessments;
local, state, national, and international learning experiences; notable speakers;
contemporary equipment and technology; athletic support, etc.
MLWGS is especially
proud to offer such opportunities to each student based on their own interests
and without regard to ability to pay. For more
information, please contact MLWGS Director, Dr. Jeff McGee jmcgee@gsgis.k12.va.us;
our Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Wendy Ellis wellis@gsgis.k12.va.us or
your child’s counselor: Grade 9, Mr. Karl Zweerink (Coordinator) kzweerink@gsgis.k12.va.us, Grade 10 and 11, Ms. Joy
Davis joy.davis@gsgis.k12.va.us; Grade 12 (Last Name
A-L) Ms. Penny Deck pdeck@gsgis.k12.va.us; Grade 12 (Last Name
M-Z) Dr. Rachel Loving rloving@gsgis.k12.va.us.
Attention Seniors
On Wednesday, April 1 during lunch,
senior class officers and Ms. Sheppard will be providing information about
graduation and other senior-related events in a brief mandatory class
meeting in the auditorium.
MLWGS PLANNING GRANDPARENT'S DAY
MLWGS grandparents and special friends of the family, including aunts, uncles, godparents, and neighbors, are invited to attend the fourth annual Grandparents' Day on Friday, April 17. This popular event, sponsored by the Governor's School Foundation, will run from 2:00 – 3:45 p.m. All attendees will be invited to hear a presentation about the school, take a short tour of the building, and attend a reception with their grandchildren.
Please send in the names and addresses of student grandparents and special family and friends, even if they may not be able to attend, so that the Foundation may send them a formal invitation. Please send information to:
Feel free to contact Laura Lewis or Eva Boegner at the Governor’s School Foundation office with any questions: (804) 354-1566.
Physicals for
Student Athletes
The
Athletic Department will be having 2015-2016 physicals, through Virginia
Commonwealth University, on June 4 2015 from 4-6 p.m. for $25 in the
MLWGS clinic. Please stop by Ms. Hawkins’ office for a physical form or
download one from VHSL.org. To schedule a physical, please stop by and
sign up on the Athletic Training Room door, room 146.
MUSIC BOOSTERS MEETING – APRIL 1
The MLWGS MUSIC BOOSTERS will meet on Wednesday, April 1,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Music Room…Early this month due to
Spring Break! All music parents are invited
to attend.
Please contact Leslie Hausser, Music Boosters President,
at lahmeems@comcast.net with any questions.
MLWGS Student writers recognized
Dragon Becomes Eagle Scout
Congratulations to
Jack Downey ('15, Richmond) on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Jack is a
member of BSA Troop 436, sponsored by St. Bridget Catholic Church. MLWGS alumni
and T436 Eagle Scouts Danny Yates (MLWGS '09), Thomas Howard (MLWGS '09), and
Johnny Mac Yates (MLWGS '13) are especially proud of Jack's achievement. Well
done, Jack!
2015 REFLECTIONS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Richmond District PTA Arts in Education awards
ceremony was held on March 15, 2015. The 2015 winners of the PTSA Reflections contest
from MLWGS at Richmond District level include:
- Photography: Margaret Graham (’15, Petersburg) – Award of Excellence
- Musical Composition: Alexander Will ('17, Hanover) – Award of Merit
- Visual Arts: Elizabeth Benos (’17, Chesterfield) - Award of Excellence
- Literature: Megan Lee ('18, Chesterfield) – Outstanding Interpretation
In Literature Category, Megan
Lee also won ‘Award of Merit”
at the Virginia State Level.
This year’s theme was "The world would be a better
place if...”. The PTA Reflections
program is an annual, nation-wide contest that encourages students on all grade
levels to create original work based on a particular theme.
The theme for 2015-16 PTA Reflections contest will be “Let
Your Imagination Fly.”
This Day in Art History
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March 31, 1506,
Rome, Italy - Michaelangelo leaves his home but is chased down by an assistant,
who hands him a small rope satchel containing his lunch, a few paintbrushes,
extra sandals, his smartphone and earbuds. Relieved that he won't have to
spend his day without his tunes, Michaelangelo immortalizes the pivotal moment
in his work that day.
For just $12, you
can have your own MLWGS drawstring bag, made of durable nylon in green, white
and black. Come by The Dragon's Lair and fill your bag with goodies on
Tuesdays and Fridays during lunch and during special after-school events.
Browse 24/7 at mlwgsdragons.weebly.com.
Cash and checks only, please.
CLASS/SCA OFFICER ELECTIONS SCHEDULE
Beginning Wednesday, March 18: Pick up candidate forms outside Room 330.
Friday, April 3: Signature and verification forms due to Mr. White (Room 330) by 3:30 p.m. Candidates may begin campaigning as soon as they get their forms in: Posters must be signed by an administrator or your class sponsor BEFORE posting.
Friday, April 17: All speeches due to Mr. White for review by 3:30 p.m. Candidates may submit speeches before this date but MUST supply their email addresses with the speeches so Mr. White can let them know if their speech has been approved. All speeches will be approved or returned (in person or electronically) for editing by the end of the day on Monday, April 20. Candidates are not required to give speeches, but candidates who fail to comply with the procedures for speech submission, review and approval will not be permitted to speak. Maximum speech length depends on number of candidates speaking; the time limit, which will be announced, is usually 2-3 minutes.
Wednesday, April 22: Necessary edits must be resubmitted to Mr. White by 3:30 p.m., along with the candidates’ email addresses. (Approved speeches are good to go.) Mr. White will respond by email as soon as possible.
Monday, April 27 (lunch): Class officer candidate speeches. See the SCA bulletin board outside the Forum for speech lengths, which will depend on the number of candidates.
Rising Seniors/Class of 2016: Commons
Rising Juniors/Class of 2017: Gym
Rising Sophomores/Class of 2018: Auditorium
Tuesday, April 28 (lunch): SCA officer candidate speeches in the AUDITORIUM. See the SCA bulletin board outside the Forum for speech lengths, which will depend on the number of candidates.
Tues, April 28-Wed, April 29: Online voting for all positions, starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and concluding at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday; results to be announced on Thursday, April 30. Voting instructions will be announced and posted throughout the school.
Thursday-Friday, April 30-May 1: Online run-off elections (if necessary), starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday and concluding at 11:59 p.m. on Friday; results announced on Monday, May 4.
Monday, May 4: Second round of online run-off elections (if needed), starting at 4 p.m. on Monday and concluding at 11:59 p. m. on Monday night; results announced on Tuesday, May 5.
Friday, May 8: Remove all campaign posters, flyers and other materials no later than 3:30 p.m. Candidates who fail to comply will be referred to administrators.
