Tuesday: Preview weekly calendar. Spend time in class reading and discussing
The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Share and receive critique on the posted News-In-Brief articles. Begin reading Chapter 3: "Defining the News" in-class. For homework,
- Finish reading Chapter 3 and complete study guide/vocabulary exercise.
- Re-post your revised News-In-Brief article.
- Begin looking for a new News-In-Brief topic. (This will be due next Tuesday--the first person to post the topic "gets" the topic.)
Thursday: Spend time in class reading and discussing
The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hand-in study guide/vocabulary exercise for Chapter 3: "Defining the News" and go over the answers. Discuss your News-In-Brief article ideas and where you would go to research them.
- Study for quiz on Chapter 3.
- Continue looking for your News-In-Brief article topic.
Friday: Take quiz on Chapter 3: "Defining the News." Read and discuss
The Richmond Times-Dispatch.- Read a newspaper this weekend.
- Finalize your News-In-Brief article topic and post it. Explain the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the article. (List what you know and what you need to find out.)
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The PSAT will soon be taken at school by the students of MLWGS, and with it there the possibility of winning the National Merit Scholarship.
"The National Merit Scholarship Program is a scholarship that all juniors are allegeable to qualify for," said Mr. Zweerink, one of the counselors at MLWGS. Of a pool of 1,500,000 entrants each year, only 8,300 will become Merit Scholarship winners and receive $2,500 towards their college education.
When asked about how many students at Maggie Walker usually win, Ms. Deck, one of the senior counselors, replied, "Well last year we had a bunch. 28 semifinalists. 53 were commended, but our seniors don't know that yet."
Yet even with the possibility of a scholarship, the focus of the PSAT appears to be elsewhere. "It's important to be aware that there are always other ways to win a scholarship," said Mr. Z, "There are always other avenues. It [the National Merit Award] is really a prestige thing."
"Test scores are an important part of the college application process, and the PSATs are an excellent way to practice and prepare for the SATs."
The PSATs will be administered by teachers on Wednesday, Oct 12. Freshmen and sophomores will be grouped by their English classes, while all juniors will be in the gym.
To welcome all students for another year at MLWGS, the school will be hosting a Fall Homecoming dance on Saturday October 15 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM in the student commons.
The event will provide an enjoyable experience for students, especially freshmen, to socialize and get to know one another. Although guests from other schools are permitted to attend, they must be registered to room 100 (the office) by October 13.
The dress code is semi-formal (no jeans or tennis shoes) with a requirement of a school-appropriate dress for ladies and shirt and tie for gentlemen. Sports coat and pocket protectors are optional for gentlemen.
When asked what about his experience of attending Homecoming as a freshman, Seth Bright ('13) said, “I didn’t go, I was sick. But, thanks to that, I didn’t end up with swine flu like the whole freshman class. So... no experience there." However, Bright did add that he attended as a sophomore and when asked if he recommends all freshmen to go this year, he said, "I do, since there seems to be no impending epidemic."
MLWGS students had to take a Code of Conduct test by the 10th of last month. If the deadline was missed, they took it during school lunch,under staff supervision.
Victoria Kunberger ('15) found it easy to log into Quia and take the mandated test. "The first time I failed because I was just guessing, but I aced it the second time." She said, "I never even took the handbook out of by bag."
The PSAT will soon be taken by the students of MLWGS at school on Wednesday, Oct 12. Teachers will be administering the test with freshman and sophomores grouped by their English classes, while all juniors will be in the gym. And of course with PSATs, there is also the possibility of winning the National Merit Scholarship.
"The National Merit Scholarship Program is a scholarship that all juniors are eligible to qualify for," said Mr. Zweerink, one of the counselors at MLWGS. Of a pool of 1,500,000 entrants each year, only 8,300 will become Merit Scholarship winners and receive $2,500 towards their college education. In years past, there have always been several MLWGS students who have placed highly in this competition.
"Well last year we had a bunch," said Ms. Deck, the senior counselor, "28 semifinalists. 53 were commended, but our seniors don't know that yet."
Yet even with the possibility of a scholarship, the focus of the PSAT appears to be elsewhere.
"It's important to be aware that there are always other ways to win a scholarship," said Mr. Z, "There are always other avenues. It [the National Merit Award] is really a prestige thing."
"Test scores are an important part of the college application process, and the PSATs are an excellent way to practice and prepare for the SATs."
The MLWGS 2011-2012 yearbook can be purchased at a price of $45 until Dec. 17th. Forms are located outside of room 121, or can be obtained through Mr. White in room 330.
For the first time ever, there is an option of buying a book online, on a site linked through the Smoke and Scales blog. The books are on sale until close to the end of the year, but prices will rise as the school year moves forward. Personalization, including foil stamps, metallic name plates, and icons are also available.
Despite the yearbook staff and Mr. Michael White's (Yearbook Advisor) efforts to create an enjoyable end product, some students prefer not to purchase one. "I have [the forms], but I probably won't buy [a yearbook]," said Eric Kim ('15).
The members of the Freshman, Junior, and Sophomore classes were called in alphabetical order by last name to the Black Box on Monday and Tuesday last week to have their photographs taken. The pictures will be used in the 2011-2012 yearbook.
"I forgot, so at first it stressed me out," said Elizabeth Ebeling ('15), "but it was nice to get out of class."
The entirety of the freshman class and sophomores with last names beginning with A-M were photographed on Monday, September 26. The rest of the sophomores and all juniors were photographed on Tuesday. The senior class will have the option of bringing in their own photos for the yearbook.
To welcome all students for another year at MLWGS, the school will be hosting a Fall Homecoming dance on Saturday October 15 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM in the student commons.
The event will provide an experience for the students of MLWGS to socialize and get to know one another. Although guests from other schools are permitted to attend, they must be registered to room 100 (the office) by October 13.
The dress code is semi-formal (no jeans or tennis shoes) with a requirement of a school-appropriate dress for ladies and shirt and tie for gentlemen. Sports coat and pocket protectors are optional for gentlemen.
“I didn’t go, I was sick. But, thanks to that, I didn’t end up with swine flu like the whole freshman class. So... no experience there,” said Seth Bright, when asked what about his experience of attending Homecoming as a freshman. However, Bright did add that he attended as a sophomore, and plans to again this year. When asked if he recommends students to go this year, he said, "I do, since there seems to be no impending epidemic."
MLWGS students had to take a Code of Conduct test by the 10th of last month. If the deadline was missed, they took it during school lunch, under staff supervision.
According to Mr. Tharp, the entire student population (718) has taken the test, with the exception of one new transfer. Although he referred to some angst and procrastination on the part of some students, many found it easy to log into Quia and take the mandated test.
"The first time I failed because I was just guessing, but I aced it the second time." said Victoria Kunberger ('15) "I never even took the handbook out of my bag."
Who: All students of MLWGS
What: Spirit Week
Where: MLWGS
When: October 10-14
Why: To promote class spirit and see which grade can show off their class pride the best
How: By dressing up according to the daily theme all week
who: MLWGS drama club
what: a 50s/60s/70s version of A Midsummer's Nights Dream
when: to be discovered
where: MLWGS auditorium
why: for general enjoyment
how: through practice and hard work on the part of the drama club, and supporting committees (ex. tech, costume design, stage crew)
who: members of Deadbeats
what: an a capella (without music) group
where: in the chorus room
when: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, during lunch and after school
why: to entertain the MLWGS student body and enjoy themselves, along with a passion for singing
how: singing the lyrics, without background music; practice is held [see where and when]
Who: the students of MLWGS
What: will have a pep rally
When: Oct 11, after PSATs
Where: at school
Why: to boost school spirit
How: each class will have roll call and cheer, each of fall sports will have demo, points from rally, spirit week participation, decorations, and feild day will be combined, winner shall be declared
Who: Ms. Surat and her British Lit class
What: Went to see Henley Street Theatre's production of the Merchant of Venice
When: Recently
Where: the SPARC Theatre
Why: To give them a better understanding/appreciation of Shakespeare.
How: (Need to find out)
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