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MMHS Eagle HighFLIGHTS: 4-17-17
*MMHS Science Department: Adam Syndergaard and Jessica Pratt represented Maple Mountain with high honors at Utah's State Science Fair March 28, 2017. Jessica Pratt took 1st Place in the Earth & Environmental Science category with her project, Analysis of Heavy Metal Deposits from American Fork Reservoir. Jessica won 4 special awards for her project: American Meteorological Society Award, Association for Women Geoscientists Award, NASA Earth System Science Award, and U.S. Metric Association for ethics best use of (SI) Metric System Award. Jessica was selected as 1 of 2 students to compete at International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, Environment Project (ISWEEEP) competition with an all-expense paid trip to Houston, Texas May 3-8, 2017. Adam Syndergaard took 1st Place in the Physics, Astronomy, & Mathematics category with his project, Micropattern Gas Electron Multiplier. Adam won a U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps Award and an $80,000 Scholarship to Westminster College. Adam was selected as 1 of 4 students to compete at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) with an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles, California May 14-19, 2017. –Mrs. Ritchie *MMHS Welding: Our seniors crushed it at the welding competition in Logan yesterday. There were over 100 students from all over, even Idaho and Wyoming. All 5 of ours placed in the top 20. Tosh Davis - 17th McCade Lee -11th missed 10th by 1 point. Jace Baird - 8th Tyler Christmas - 4th Ben Warnick - 2nd If you have these students, tell them congrats. They represented our District and School very well. They only announced the top 10. We were the only school to have 3 students announced. Thanks-- Mr. Massic
*MMHS Science Olympiad: We're kind of excited over here in science land. These kids pulled it off again and won state for the third year in a row. Some of them left before the awards ceremony because of prom, so not everyone from the team is in the picture, but if you get a chance, let these kids know how awesome they are - they've really worked hard this year. Nationals is next month in Ohio, May 19-20 plus or minus a day or two depending on airfare. –Mr. Miller Here were the high scoring individual events:
Astronomy – FIRST PLACE, Delaney Rose & Logan Marks
Chemistry Lab – FIFTH PLACE, Michaela McCown & Sierra Jensen
Disease Detectives – SECOND PLACE, Michaela McCown & Kaden Call
Dynamic Planet – SECOND PLACE, Bruce Gill & Delaney Rose
Electric Vehicle – FOURTH PLACE, Adam Syndergaard, Josh Green & Ryan Smith
Game On – FIRST PLACE, Michaela McCown & Joey DelaCruz
Helicopters – FIFTH PLACE, Adam Syndergaard & Anne Dallon
Hovercraft – FOURTH PLACE, Philip Richey & Adam Syndergaard
Hydrogeology – THIRD PLACE, Joey DelaCruz & Bruce Gill
Materials Science – FOURTH PLACE, Heidyn von Bose & Josh Green
Optics – THIRD PLACE, Gideon Hale & Philip Richey
Remote Sensing – SECOND PLACE, Sierra Jensen & Michaela McCown
Robot Arm – FIRST PLACE, Heidyn von Bose & Josh Green
Rocks and Minerals – FIRST PLACE, Delaney Rose & Joey DelaCruz
Towers – SECOND PLACE, Bruce Gill & Heidyn von Bose
Wind Power – FIRST PLACE, Philip Richey & Anne Dallon
Write it Do it – SECOND PLACE, Julie Carlson & Sierra Jensen
*MMHS FCCLA: Right before spring break, FCCLA attended State Competition. There were over 800 competitors- our Golden Eagles definitely represented! Besides the individual awards for each student, our school also took home several chapter awards. And Cheyenne Davies was awarded a $1,000 scholarship! -Cheyenne Davies- Silver & 2nd in state & NATIONALS -Emily Bates & Hannah Taylor- Bronze -Hillary Hirst: Silver & 1st in state & NATIONALS -Emily Eggleston & Katie Funk- Gold & 2nd in state & NATIONALS -Shaylie Daybell & Megan Griffits- Gold & 3rd in state -Gabby Hubbard & Kiana Barker- Silver -Troy Goodin & Levi Harmer- Silver -Chloe Engler: Gold & 3rd in State & won wool
*MMHS Football Scholarship: We want to congratulate Maple Mountain Football player, Garred
Blanthorn, who received a prestigious scholarship from the Utah Chapter of the National Football
Foundation. He and only 13 other players in the state have received this award. The scholarship criteria
is based on 40% athletic accomplishments, 40% academic achievements, 20% community service. Way to
go Garred!!!
SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY CHAPERONES NEEDED!!! If you are a parent of a senior student at Maple Mountain High School and would like to volunteer to chaperone a few hours at the All Night Party on May 25 between 11 pm-5am please contact [email protected] to schedule a shift. Thank you for being willing to help make this event a success!
Senior Graduation Timeline
Remember to report ALL scholarship awards to Mrs. Raine in the Counseling Center for a candy bar bonus!
Cap & Gown are required to participate in graduation exercises Questions or late orders Contact Jostens at 800-239-6482 or [email protected]
April 11 Graduation Assembly April 14 Graduation list posted *This list will be updated weekly on Fridays April 28 *All make up and outside credit must be received.
*Honors and High Honors will be calculated – any 3rd term or earlier NG’s must be cleared for consideration.
*Pathways recognition applications due *Pay $5 in the Finance Office for all Honor cords. May 1 MEGA Detention May 5 All NC’s, and NG’s, must be cleared in order to participate in Graduation Exercises May 10 Senior Awards Assembly 9:00 a.m. - Best Dress - Parents of Seniors are invited May 12 All fines and fees must be paid May 15,16 Textbook check in May 18 Senior check out begins May 19 Senior check out continues Last day of school for Seniors
Pick up Cap & Gown - Library beginning at lunch Yearbook Party – Cafeteria 6-9 p.m. Senior Sunset Party (Seniors only)
May 23 *1:00 p.m. Graduation practice at UVU Events Center This practice is MANDATORY – transportation will be provided if necessary May 24 Talent Assembly May 25 Graduation 10:00 a.m. @ Events Center at UVU *arrive by 9:00 a.m.
Goodbye Dance 8-10:30 p.m. Senior All-Night Party 11p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
*MMHS FCCLA: Juniors and Sophomores- Interested in making a difference next year? Apply to join our MMHS FCCLA officer team! Applications are available from Mrs. Knotts and are due on Friday, April 28th. Officer interviews will be held the first week of May. Don't miss out on a chance for the best leadership experience you can get! *Nebo District Student Dress and Grooming Policy: With the warm weather upon us and that time of year when everyone wants to wear their fun summer clothing, we would like to remind our students (and parents) of the district’s dress and grooming policy, as listed below. We appreciate your support in adhering to this policy! Student Dress and Grooming (Student Handbook Pg 48):
3. SPECIFIC STANDARDS: 3.1 Students shall comply with the following dress and grooming standards at school and at
school activities or events: 3.1.1 Clothing will be modest, neat, clean, and in good repair. Modesty includes covering
shoulders, midriff, back, underwear, and cleavage. 3.1.2 Inappropriately short, tight, or revealing shorts, skirts, dresses, tank tops, halter or crop
tops, and spaghetti strap tops are prohibited. Skirts, dresses, and shorts must be at least mid-thigh length when the student is sitting.
Students who do not adhere to this policy will be asked to call home and make arrangements with a parent or guardian to have a change of clothing brought to the school. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we try our best to enforce this policy.
*MMHS Volleyball Player & Parent Meeting TODAY: MMHS Volleyball has a player and parent meeting for next year’s team today at 7pm in the MMHS main gym, for anyone interested in playing volleyball next year.
*Especially for Athletes Fundraiser: Especially for Athletes (E4A) is sponsoring a penny fundraiser drive to benefit Tabitha's Way. We are asking anyone associated with the Maple Mountain family to donate your saved pennies by bringing them to the main office. This event will run for the next 4 or 5 weeks. A generous supporter of our school will match our donation. Thank you for your support!! *MMHS Sports Information: Get the latest up-to-date information on MMHS sports (pictures, highlights, scores, schedules, etc.), by going to this link address: www.mmhsgoldeneagles.com Go Golden Eagles!!!
*MMHS Girls’ Soccer: There will be a Girls' Soccer Try-out Meeting on Monday, April 24th from 8:30-9:30pm in the MMHS auxiliary gym. Students interested in trying out please be sure to attend this important meeting. If you have questions, please e-mail Coach Lewis at [email protected]. *Especially for Athletes: May 6th is the Especially for Athletes Spring Summit 2017 being held at Park City High School. Additional information needed, please e-mail our Athletic Director, Dave Boyack at: [email protected]
MMHS Dance Company Auditions
*National Honor Society: National Honor Society applications for the 2017-2018 school year are available in the Library for all sophomore and junior students interested in joining. Minimum requirements for membership are a 3.75 cumulative GPA and no NCs. Applications are due Friday, March 31st.
*MMHS Facebook:
PLEASE GO TO OUR SCHOOL’S FACEBOOK PAGE AND “LIKE IT” -- TODAY!!!
Follow Maple Mountain High School on Facebook for school news and updates! Find the page
at http://on.fb.me/1JFDF51. Also, feel free to Share the Facebook page to keep grandparents, family,
and friends up-to-date on the many wonderful things happening at our great school!
PTA Corner:
We would like to thank our parents for the many generous donations we’ve received for our MMHS Teacher Appreciation Week! You are the best!
“MASTER OF THE WING” SCHOLARSHIP: The PTSA sponsored Master of the Wing Scholarship is awarded annually to 1-2 qualifying seniors. Applications are available from the high school’s counseling webpage http://mmhs.nebo.edu/node/85 Please note that the essay question has been changed from previous versions. Completed applications should be dropped off in the counseling office by April 17th.
Upcoming School Events for April 17 – April 29: *Apr 17 “TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK”
Golf Region Meet @ Uintah-Dinoland
MM Dance Company Try-out Clinic (Palfreyman) Apr 17-18
Soph Baseball vs SHHS @ MMHS
*Apr 18
MM Dance Company Try-out Clinic (Palfreyman) Apr 17-18
School Community Council Mtg @ 3pm in Eagles Nest
Varsity & JV Baseball vs SHHS @ MMHS
Boys’ Tennis @ Wasatch
Softball vs PHS @ MMHS
Boys’ Soccer @ Wasatch
Drill Team Parent Mtg @ 6pm in Team Room
*Apr 19
MM Dance Company Auditions (Palfreyman)
Region Large Choir Festival @ MMHS
*Apr 20
Varsity Baseball @ SHHS
Boys’ Tennis @ PHS
Softball @ Tooele
Boys’ Soccer vs PHS @ MMHS
Nebo 6th Grade Monster Concert @ MMHS Auditorium
*Apr 21
Track & Field Woods Cross Invite @ Woods Cross HS
District Jr High Track Meet @ MMHS
Theater State Festival @ Corner Canyon & Murray HS (Apr 21 & 22)
Drum Major Auditions (Wilson)
JV & Soph Baseball @ SHHS
Softball vs American Fork HS @ MMHS
*Apr 22
Theater State Festival @ Corner Canyon & Murray HS (Apr 21 & 22)
*Apr 24
Volleyball Open Gym 2:30-5pm in main gym (Coach Elton)
National Honors Society Recognition/Induction @ 6:30pm in auditorium
Girls’ Soccer Mtg @ 8:30pm in aux gym (Coach Lewis)
*Apr 25
Golf Region Meet @ Soldier Hollow
Boys’ Tennis vs SHS @ MMHS
Softball vs Uintah @ MMHS
Boys’ Soccer vs Uintah @ MMHS
*Apr 26
Track & Field Underclassman Invite @ Uintah HS
Volleyball Open Gym 2:30-5:30pm in main gym (Coach Elton)
Region Training Choir @ SHS
*Apr 27
Volleyball Open Gym 2:30-5:30pm in main gym (Coach Elton)
Softball vs SHS @ MMHS
*Apr 28
Track & Field Salem Twilight Invite @ SHHS
Elleves Showcase @ 7pm in auditorium
*Apr 29
Ridgeline Softball Tournament (TBD)
UHAA State Solo & Ensemble @ Orem HS
Varsity, JV & Soph Baseball @ Alta (non-region)
State Orchestra @ Orem HS
2017 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
CALL FOR ENTRIES
IMPORTANT DATES:
Entries Due: April 12
Artists Notified: April 20
Drop Off Artwork: April 24-27
Exhibition Begins: May 2
Opening Reception: May 2
Exhibit Ends: May 12
Pick Up Artwork: May 16
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit: www.uvu.edu/concurrent
Contact: High School Art Teachers
Phone: (801) 863-7532
Email: [email protected]
PRIZES:
BEST OF SHOW - One-year, half
tuition scholarship to UVU
2nd Place - $100 Gift Card
3rd Place - $50 Gift Card
Juror’s Choice - $150 Gift Card
People’s Choice - $200 Gift Card
ELIGIBLE ARTWORK: All two-dimensional media (photography, drawing, painting, mixed media, digital media)
4’ X 4’, or smaller, no more than 40 lbs. Artists must currently be a high school student and have enrolled in a UVU
Concurrent Enrollment course within the last three (3) years.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Up to three (3) entries allowed per student. One (1) entry per medium allowed per
student. Entries should be emailed to [email protected]. Images should be in JPEG format with the image
resolution set to 300 dpi and with approximately a 4 X 6 inch image size. Image files should use the following
naming convention:
ArtistFirstNameLastName_TitleOfArtwork.jpeg
Please include the following information in the body of the email:
Student Name
High School
Telephone Number
Email Address
For each entry, please list the title, medium (ie. Watercolor, Photograph, etc.) and dimensions in inches. For
example: Monalisa, Leonardo DaVinci, Oil, 12” x 14”
SELECTION PROCESS: Submissions will be reviewed by a committee of local artists representing a variety of
genres. Final selection and awards will be determined by the Jurors. (Artists of note who have been asked to judge
the exhibition and make selections for awards.) You will be notified by April 20, 2017, via email, if your artwork has
been selected to participate in the juried exhibition.
LOCATION:
If your artwork is selected to participate in the juried exhibition, it will be displayed at the Woodbury Art Museum
at University Place, May 2 - May 12, 2017.
