MAURY NEWSLETTER
November
WE ARE GOING TO STATES!
MAURY FOOTBALL STATE SEMI FINALS
GAME LOCATION CHANGE:
Due to field conditions the site for the the State Football game has been changed to Varina High School 7053 Messer Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
MAURY HAS C.L.A.S.S.
COMMODORES LEARNING BY ASKING, SHARING, AND SHOWING
"Maury High School is committed to a school-wide focus of effective questioning strategies, cooperative learning, and modeling that will encourage and promote
all students to be active in the teaching and learning process.”
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Was your child in school today?
It is important for your child to attend school every day. When a student misses a significant amount of school, even if the absences are excused, he or she misses critical instructional time and learning opportunities. This often has long- term, negative effects on a child, such as lower achievement and a greater chance of not graduating on time.
Attendance is now part of the state accreditation status. In order to remain fully accredited, students must come to school every day.
If you see students that you know attend Maury and should be in school, but are not, please contact our Graduation Coach, Wes Price at 757-275-4514.
Questions? Contact:
Mallary Belair
Wes Price
SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE BY GRADE LEVEL
September Attendance
Grade Level Percent Present
9 --- 96%
10 --- 97%
11--- 97%
12 --- 96%
OCTOBER ATTENDANCE BY GRADE LEVEL
October Attendance (through 10/26)
Grade Level Percent Present
9 --- 94%
10 --- 94%
11 --- 95%
12 --- 93%
NOVEMBER ATTENDANCE BY GRADE LEVEL
November Attendance (through 11/30)
Grade Level Percent Present
9 --- 92%
10 --- 93%
11 --- 93%
12 --- 93%
GRAND ILLUMINATION PARADE
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dr. Jin Hailstork, executive director of the Confucius Institute at Old Dominion University, has written and thanked us for our support of the Norfolk Confucius Classrooms’ Chinese Character Calligraphy Competition that took place in the Chinese language classrooms in mid-October. The students’ work was most impressive, and they prepared certificates for each one who participated.
Dr. Hailstork and Dr. Craft visited Maury on Thursday, November 8, to congratulate Mr. Huang’s students (Bell 1) and presented their certificates. They also presented certificates to Mr. Huang's bell 5 students.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 FCCLA Officers!
President – Jordyn Rose
Vice President- Taryn Amos
Secretary – Ramari Gordon
Treasurer – T’Ericka McNeil
Parliamentarian – Tye’breyell Bray
Reporter- Rokellianna Staples
FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) promotes personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer science education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through- Character Development, Creative and Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, Practical Knowledge, and Vocational Preparation.
GIVING THANKS
FCCLA along with all of the Family and Consumer Science Classes planned and brought in all of the items to complete an entire Thanksgiving meal. This year they were able to feed three Maury’s families that identified by the guidance department.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The following students were cast in the one act competition to be held January 26th.
Cast
Waitress- Nayomi Asghedom
Inez Stanley- Mia Morin
Elizabeth Crews- Isoke White
Emily Crews- Kayleigh Frankenfield
Herman Stanley- Mark Burford
Horace- Daniel Frias
Mary Catherine Davis- Adriana Garcia
Velma- Latiyah Cook
Tom Davis-Andrew Kutz
Mrs. Davis- Johniesha RIchards
Technical Production Crew
Director- Mrs. Heather Ellsworth
Student Director- Renee Stith
Technical Director- Emily Lillis
Stage Manager- Kimberly Cox
Assistant Stage Manager- Francesca Johnson
Set Design, Set, and Paint- Ian Chatterson
Lighting Design and Operator- Emily Lillis
Sound Design- Damir Chambers
More information will be forthcoming.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR COMMODORE MUSICIANS
Come and support the wonderful musicians of Maury High School as they play all of your holiday favorites. On Thursday, December 6th, the Maury Concert and Jazz Bands perform their first concert under the leadership of Ms. Yvonne Daye. The music begins at 6:30 PM.
On Tuesday, December 18th, the Maury Choirs and Orchestras perform a combined concert. The show begins at 6:30 PM.
MAURY SOFTBALL
Maury Softball will be raffling off an Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Air Pods this year! Tickets are $5. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please see Ms. Jones or one of the players!!
The Drawing will be held on December 20th!
Go Commodores!
BATTLE OF THE BRAINS
Maury will be on Battle of the Brains at 11:00 a.m. Saturday Dec 8 on WTKR Channel 3. The link can be found below:
MAURY SHARING TABLE
The CDP department at MHS has established a food sharing table during all lunches. The Sharing Table is a place where students can place unopened food and drinks that they choose not to eat or drink. This provides an opportunity for other students to take additional helpings of food or beverages from the Sharing Table at no cost to them and reduce cafeteria waste.
How Does the Sharing Table Work?
The Sharing Table is a place where students can place unopened food and drinks that they choose not to eat or drink. This provides an opportunity for other students to take additional helpings of food or beverages from the Sharing Table at no cost to them. Students must drop off unwanted food and drink on the Sharing Table immediately after leaving the serving line. If a student is still hungry after finishing his or her meal, he or she may pick-up items from the Sharing Table.
What Can Be Placed on the Sharing Table?
Pre-packaged food, unopened wrapped food and beverages, or food items with a peel.
Examples include:
· Unopened milk, cheese sticks, yogurt, and cut fruits and vegetables.
· Unopened crackers, cereal bars, and chips.
· Wrapped fresh fruits and vegetables.
· Unwrapped whole fruits with an inedible peel, such as oranges or bananas.
· No items from home can be placed on the Sharing Table.
Please share this with your students and encourage them to participate. Thank you!
“We have CLASS-Commodores Learning by Asking, Showing, and Sharing.”
DO YOU HAVE A PICTURE TO SHARE?
If you have taken pictures at an event involving Maury students, please share them with the yearbook staff for possible inclusion in the yearbook! We especially need pictures of the Maury Sailing and Maury Rowing teams. Just visit Pictavo Community Upload (School Code: 77510), and upload them. Your contributions are appreciated!
WINTER SPORTS TEAM PICTURES
YEARBOOK
Yearbook
The 2019 Commodore Yearbook is on sale now. The early bird deadline has been extended through Nov. 6th to allow for military paydays to post. Seniors who had their pictures taken before school began qualify for a special $40 price on the yearbook, while others can take advantage of the lowest price for the yearbook at $45.00. Order online by visiting the Maury home page, or visit this link: http://www.buytheyearbook.com/mauryhigh
Photo Release Forms
Please take a moment to complete the NPS Photo Release Waiver. This will allow for student achievement recognition on the MHS website, the Commodore News web broadcast, and more. The form is also available in the student handbook. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Rowe in the library at erowe@nps.k12.va.us, or call the school. This will cover your child’s entire high school career.
FOOD DRIVE
The SCA and NHS are sponsoring their third annual food drive for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Last year’s was a HUGE success with more than 2,500 food items donated. We want to surpass that total this year!
List of possible donations:
Lean Canned Protein
peanut butter, tuna, chicken, turkey, beans
Fruits and Vegetables
canned fruits and vegetables, pasta sauce, 100% fruit juice, fruit preserves, dried fruit
Whole Grains
cereal, pasta, oatmeal, rice, crackers
Meals
soups, stews, boxed meals, canned pasta
Baby Products
formula, baby food, diapers, wipes
Please remember:
· Non-perishable food
· Non-breakable containers
· Low fat/low sodium/low sugar products preferred
· Nutritional labels intact
MAURY HIGH SCHOOL’S COMMODORE BRANCH—A STUDENT-RUN CREDIT UNION!
MAURY ACADEMIC RIGOR
Join Maury High School’s Academic Rigor Remind to get the latest information about program opportunities, upcoming events, and other resources targeted for gifted and high-ability students.
Two ways to join...
- Text @gifted1911 to 81010 (or text @gifted1911 to 1-754-220-7861)
- Go to www.remind.com/join/gifted1911
Questions? Email Tanya Scott… tscott1@nps.k12.va.us
SUMMER RESIDENTIAL GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL PROGRAMS
HRT STUDENT FREEDOM PASS
Students can still acquire an HRT Student Freedom Pass. It's easy and it's FREE. The pass provides access to HRT buses, The Tide, and the Elizabeth River Ferry. They are doing photo ID badges, so if students missed the in-school registration, they need to visit a transfer station.
The HRT Student Freedom Pass will be available to all students this year (even if they are older than 17). They will need to complete the application online, and bring with them to the transfer station (St. Paul's Blvd or Monticello Ave. locations) a copy of their current school schedule as proof that they are enrolled in school. For more information, visit the HRT Student Freedom Pass site.
SAT AND ACT INFORMATION
Click on the link below to find out when the exam is given.
Do you want to take the ACT? Click on the link to find information on it!
ATHLETICS
**NEW SHIRT ALERT**
Stop by the school store today to get these new long sleeve shirts !
Sizes S-XL $15 2XL $17 3XL $20
NEW GEAR ALERT!
Get your Spirit Gear from the school store!
Spirit Shakers $1
Cheer Stix- $2
Maury Eye Black Stickers: $1
*New* Maury Beanie- $20
MAURY ORCHESTRAS WREATH SALE
CLUB MEETINGS
Commodore Chess Club meets every Monday after school in room 307
Friendship Club will meet on December 12 in room 307
Gardening Club will meet on December 5 in room 407
JUNIOR CLASS
Juniors (Class of 2020)
-Looks like Prom is going to be March 23rd!
-Pay your dues by January 24th
-If you paid last year- $25
-If you did not pay last year- $75
-Prices go up $25 on January 25th.
-Dues can be paid to Ellsworth room 414 or Hobson room 419.
COMMODORE CELEBRATION AUCTION COMMITTEE
Join the Commodore Celebration Auction Committee for our next meeting, Monday, January 7th, 530 p.m., Taste on 21st St. The 12th Annual Maury Auction will be Saturday, April 6th at Hurrah Player's Hugh Copeland Center. Last year's Auction returned over $20,000 directly to Maury. If you would like to join the committee or donate items to the auction, please email Auction Chair, Dawn Peters, at dmptrs86@gmail.com.
MAURY BOOSTERS FRUIT SALE
The fruit sale is ongoing and orders can be placed here: https://www.mauryboosters.org/fruit-sale-online-sale/ or via email at mauryboosters@gmail.com. After the first months sale, we were able to donate money to the following organizations for assisting with the delivery and pick up: Tennis Teams, Boys Soccer, and the Class of 2021. Please visit our website for additional information regarding the fruit sale.
PTSA
Please join us at our next PTSA meeting on Wednesday, December 5th, 7 p.m. at Taste on 21st Street. We will discuss plans for a peer tutoring program. You can join Maury's PTSA online at vapta.org. Make sure you look for Maury Fontaine Maury High School.
SENIOR PROM
CLASS SPONSORS
CLASS OF 2019 Katie Lewis and Debra Farrell
CLASS OF 2020 Elizabeth Hobson and Heather Ellsworth
CLASS OF 2021 Janita Hess and Jeremiah Brown
CLASS OF 2022 Sarah Snelling Amanda Tabb
CONTACT LIST
Principal
Karen Berg kberg@nps.k12.va.us
Assistant Principals
Tamara Dunn tdunn@nps.k12.va.us
Letisha Lawrence llawrence2@nps.k12.va.us
Rodney Mangum rmangum@nps.k12.va.us
Melanie Van Liere mvanlier@nps.k12.va.us
School Counselors
Joell Jeffreys – Department Chair jjeffreys@nps.k12.va.us
Anne Christie MHSP achristie@nps.k12.va.us
Serge Bengono sbengono@nps.k12.va.us
Sheena Cox scox1@nps.k12.va.us
Elaine Fowlkes efowlkes@nps.k12.va.us
Cornel Parker coparker@nps.k12.va.us
Kelly Person kperson@nps.k12.va.us
Department Chairs
CTE –Allison Copeland acopelan@nps.k12.va.us
English – Wendy Dingle wdingle@nps.k12.va.us
Foreign Language –Christine Bouziane cbouziane@nps.k12.va.us
Fine Arts – Ryan Featherer rfeatherer@nps.k12.va.us
Health/PE – Jennifer Parker jparker@nps.k12.va.us
History – Helen Martin hmartin@nps.k12.va.us
Math – Kaleem Morris kmorris@nps.k12.va.us
Science – Leslie Maudlin lmaudlin@nps.k12.va.us
Special Education Lester Knight lknight@nps.k12.va.us
-Gifted Education/
Identification
-Governor's School for the Arts Liaison
MAURY HIGH SCHOOL
Website: https://www.npsk12.com/mhs
Location: 322 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA, USA
Phone: (757) 628-3344
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609558792464393/
Twitter: @MauryHigh