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Another Busy Week
This week will again be a busy one for the Dragons. In addition to wrapping up AP testing and continuing with spring VHSL activities, students will be preparing for the Prom to be held on Saturday night. As part of our preparation for the prom, we will again this year have a brief assembly sponsored…
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Enjoy Your Special Day
There are indeed many things that are shared across continents, hemispheres, and cultures; perhaps the most integral of which is honoring motherhood.
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Royal Dragon Comes to MLWGS
Thank you VMFA for providing a permanent home to the Royal Dragon among the Green Dragons. The dragon is quite large and impressive at 9’x11′ and will be installed on the catwalk wall.
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“May the Force…”
In addition to being the start of AP testing and teacher appreciation week, today the Dragons began to explore 3D printing in our Digital Media Lab. We are excited about the refit of this lab space which includes new MacBooks, software, and soon to include updated Desktops!
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Happy May…Happy Friday
Earlier this week I received a message from a professional (who is not associated with MLWGS) that attended the Math Modeling Competition in New York on Monday. The message spoke to the quality of teaching and learning that exists at MLWGS in and across disciplines. As you know, quality in education has to do with…
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SCA and Class Officer Elections for 2015-16
Voting: 4pm on Thursday, April 30, to 11:59pm, Friday, May 1 Vote using your powerschool username and login. Go to: https://eduballot.votenet.com/MLWGSGIS Don’t forget the “s” on “https”! See Ms. Snagg or Guidance if you’ve forgotten your Powerschool username and login Results will be announced in school on Monday, May 4 If necessary, runoff voting…
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Mil-wigs Update
The past several days have been awesome for the Dragons. In addition to the fantastic national finishes of our We the People Team (2nd) and Math Modeling (5th), our History Bowl team placed 17th and our Academic World Quest team placed in the top 20 nationally. Further, after winning the VHSL State 2A Championship, our…
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MLWGS (Required) Summer Reading
Just how white was that whale? You can find out this summer in Chapter 42 of Melville’s Moby Dick! Please remember that the PTSA is taking orders for the MLWGS required summer reading selections. The titles are available at a discounted, tax-free price – – convenient for families, a benefit to MLWGS, and best of all,…
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Maggie Walker Students Place Second in National Constitutional Competition
The Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School We the People Team has placed second in the nation in The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals, which took place Monday, April 27th in Washington, DC. The 2015 competition marks the 9th time Maggie Walker has finished in the top three since 2003 (2011 and 2003 National Champions). Additionally, Walker’s Unit…
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AP Exams: The Weeks of May 4th and May 12th
Morning exams convene at 8:30 a.m., and afternoon exams begin at 12:00. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast is the best strategy during these weeks; students have been well prepared for the exams! The AP exam schedule is at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/calendar/index.html.
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Dragons Demonstrate National Supremacy (WTP and MMC)
Over the weekend, our We the People Team again made National top ten status and are competing today for the National Championship in DC! As one of six teams in the nation to make the finals, our Moody’s Math Challenge team competes today at 11:20am for the National Championship in Manhattan. Our math challenge team’s…
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Textbook Adoption at MLWGS – Public Comment Period
Members of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Community: We are currently undergoing the textbook adoption process for implementation in 2015-2016 for the following courses: Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, and Trigonometry/Math Analysis. We invite you to provide input on the potential textbooks for one…
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Senior Class Group Photo
On Wednesday, April 29th, Seniors will pose for a group photo on the front steps of the school during lunch. Caps and Gowns must be worn. If you would like to order a copy of the photo taken, please bring $15.00 on Wednesday to give directly to Lifetouch. Portrait information along with an order form…
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Earth Day 2015
On this Earth Day 2015 we thought it appropriate to highlight the commitment of MLWGS, our Superintendents, and Board to energy and resource conservation. We are scheduled soon to begin work with Siemens to optimize our energy/resource consumption. Improvement measures include: LED lighting retrofit, water retrofit, building automation system upgrade, plug-load management measure, vending misers,…
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The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp
The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established to provide students entering the 9th through 11th grades (ages 14 to 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system. Three other national minority bars—the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Native American Bar Association and the National Asian Pacific Bar Association have generously given their…
