PLEASE READ AND ACT TODAY
The need for an RN is on the MLWGS school board agenda for the next school board meeting on February 20. In Virginia, ONLY a Licensed Registered Nurse (“RN”) can train medically unlicensed staff in emergency medication administration and treatments (i.e. recognizing symptoms of problems as well as administering medications such as insulin, EpiPens, etc). Having an RN at MLWGS is essential in the management of all types of student health challenges. Without an RN, MLWGS cannot properly manage the medical needs of its students. In Virginia, counseling and teaching are also nursing tasks that cannot be delegated (18VAC90-19-280. Nursing Tasks That Shall Not Be Delegated.). Because we lack access to an RN, there is no process at MLWGS in place to take care of the training of a student’s teachers. Please contact your MLWGS school board representative TODAY, as the meeting is tomorrow to express our need for an RN at MLWGS. Please find your MLWGS school board representative and contact information here: Regional School Board
BACCALAUREATE LETTER AND SURVEY
Please read the LETTER from MLWGS PTSA President, Craig Martin regarding Baccalaureate. We would then love to get your feedback through one of the surveys. Your responses are highly appreciated and valued and we would love to have your input by February 23.
Thank you to everyone who has given feedback related to the Baccalaureate event. Your input is extremely helpful. We will report back what is decided from our deliberations. I hope to see you all at The Night of the Dragon on February 29!
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
SOS SECOND ACT
SOS Second Act is a mental health program that is being implemented by Lisa Ebeling, School Psychologist, for our juniors. SOS Second Act will be presented through the English classes starting on February 20. This program helps students to understand the signs of depression and potential suicidal thinking and provides information on how to support themselves or a peer when experiencing an emotional concern. This program is a designed as a booster for a similar program implemented to the students when they were freshmen. It reminds the juniors of the resources that they have available now and the ones that they can access when they have graduated from Maggie Walker. Questions? Call Mrs. Ebeling at 354-6800, ext. 3260 or email her at lebeling@gsgis.k12.va.us.
WINTER GROUP OFFERING FOR PARENTS
Anxiety and stress are common issues seen with adolescents and these concerns can impact students at home as well as at school. Lisa Ebeling, MLWGS School Psychologist, is facilitating a group for parents on this very important topic. She will be coordinating the group with Jasmine Coleman who is a graduate student in the VCU Clinical Psychology Department. We will discuss the characteristics of anxiety along with practical ways that parents can support their children. The group will meet from 6-7:00 p.m. starting on Tuesday, February 25 and will run for four weeks. Please let Mrs. Ebeling know if you’re interested in the group and she will let you know the meeting location after verifying the number of participants. You can reach her at 354-6800, x 3260 or by email at lebeling@gsgis.k12.va.us
Spring Sports start February 24. Please check the school website for the VHSL physical form and dates/times/locations of tryouts.
Spring Coaches and Parents meeting is March 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Forum.
Physicals for the 2020-2021 School year will be performed May 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the athletic hallway. All forms need to be completed and signed by a parent or guardian to be seen. Click the link to sign up and the print off forms. We are not doing time slots this year- just sign up here, first come, first served. Please contact Christy Turnbow,ATC for any questions.
Spring Coaches and Parents meeting is March 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Forum.
Physicals for the 2020-2021 School year will be performed May 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the athletic hallway. All forms need to be completed and signed by a parent or guardian to be seen. Click the link to sign up and the print off forms. We are not doing time slots this year- just sign up here, first come, first served. Please contact Christy Turnbow,ATC for any questions.
MLWGS DRAMA PRESENTS: THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Inspired by the Charles Addams cartoons, THE ADDAMS FAMILY explores the most unthinkable nightmare ever faced by this spooky, kooky, and ooky family: Wednesday Addams falls in love with the sweet, smart, “normal”, Lucas Beineke. With secrets kept and potions concocted, both the Beineke and Addams family must attempt to accept their children’s love for one another even if it means breaking tradition. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
TICKETS AND PERFORMANCES: February 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and February 29 at 2 p.m. at the Maggie L. Walker High School auditorium, 1000 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door- cash or check only.
Drama Club Sponsor, Leigh Glatt and the Maggie L. Walker Drama Department are thrilled to announce their production of the high school version of the Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, directed by our very own English teacher Leigh Glatt, Producer Devon E. Mattys, Musical Director Shellie Johnson, Choreographer Daniel Hurt, Set Designer Mercedes Schaum, Technical Director Matt Osier, and Set Construction Lead Dan Giorgis. This show features a talented cast and phenomenal technical crew of Maggie Walker students.
RIGHTS and RECOGNITION: The Addams Family is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE, Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA, Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS.
MUSIC BOOSTERS FUNDRAISER DINNER
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door- cash or check only.
Drama Club Sponsor, Leigh Glatt and the Maggie L. Walker Drama Department are thrilled to announce their production of the high school version of the Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, directed by our very own English teacher Leigh Glatt, Producer Devon E. Mattys, Musical Director Shellie Johnson, Choreographer Daniel Hurt, Set Designer Mercedes Schaum, Technical Director Matt Osier, and Set Construction Lead Dan Giorgis. This show features a talented cast and phenomenal technical crew of Maggie Walker students.
RIGHTS and RECOGNITION: The Addams Family is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE, Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA, Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS.
MUSIC BOOSTERS FUNDRAISER DINNER
Come enjoy an Italian dinner provided by Joe's Inn with music provided by Maggie Walker musicians on Wednesday, March 4 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and Commons. MLWGS student meal price is $6.00 and guests are $10.00 each. Vegetarian options available. All proceeds go to the MLWGS Music Boosters. Directly following the dinner, stay and enjoy the Youth Art and Music Celebration from 6:30-8:00 p.m., including student artwork exhibitions and musical performances.
Online payment options to be announced shortly!
Online payment options to be announced shortly!
COURSE SELECTION FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Course selection for next year is underway! The Counseling Department held grade-level assemblies during the last week of January with students regarding course options for next year. During the month of February, counselors are meeting with students to discuss academic plans and distribute course registration forms to bring home to parents. In addition, teachers are discussing course options and sequencing in their departments with students. On Friday February 14, Course Catalogs were distributed during 8th period.
Course registration will take place on March 5 during 2nd period. Students must have their Course Registration Form completed with all signatures at that time, as well as, the three VCU forms if registering for VCU Dual Enrollment classes (rising juniors and seniors only). Students are allowed to submit a schedule change request up until the end of this school year, though some classes may fill up based on initial registration requests.
Parents can find specific details about course registration and course options on the school counseling page on course scheduling.
PERISA ASHAR FINALIST FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Perisa Ashar (Henrico '21) is one of five Distinguished Finalists for the Prudential Spirit of Community awards. She is member of Henrico County 4-H and started STEMinate- coding, robotics, and chemistry workshops for elementary and middle school students. She has started several fundraisers, volunteers for organizations like the Richmond Peace Center, Women of Connections Ministry, MathScience Innovation Center, and Chippenham Hospital. She also won the Virginia State and National Women in Technology Aspirations in Computing Award.
Link to Prudential Spirit of Community Award State Honorees and information.
