GOFA--Give One For All

I just wanted to pass on a little background about an exciting event that will be taking place during the month of December at Mayo High School.

Give one for all, or GOFA, as it is commonly known around the halls of Mayo High School, is an annual fundraiser coordinated by Mayo Student Government. The funds raised benefit the Rochester Dorothy Day House and the Women's Shelter. Mayo High School is one of the largest donors to both of these organizations. In years past Mayo students and teachers helped raise over $20,000 for these two charitable organizations. GOFA 2014 begins at the kickoff pep fest on December 2nd and concludes with the final pep fest on Dec 23rd. Between the pep fests many other activities will add some excitement to the days. Some of the exciting activities planned for this year are power-puff volleyball, eating contests at the pep fests, penny wars, which is a grade by grade fundraising competition, and many other fun activities. Members of Mayo High School's National Honor Society and Student Government will even be collecting donations outside of Hy-Vee South.  If you are interested in donating to GOFA, there are many ways you can get involved. Students can donate loose change to their grade for Penny Wars, raise money to enter one of the food eating contests, or even go door to door in your own neighborhood to raise money. There will also be a Chipotle night on December 2nd so make sure you stop by.

Parent's if you are interested in helping out, or work in a business that wants to help out with GOFA there are many ways to chip in. We will of course accept cash donations, but are also looking for small gift cards to student friendly restaurants or business that we can award as prizes to winners of our various contests. Any donations can be mailed or brought in to Mayo High School and given to Mr. Trimble our Student Government Advisor.

Thanks for your unending support,

Mayo High School

Student Government

Academic Resources

Is your child struggling or needing extra help in Math, English (Writing) or Science?
Mayo offers a lot of resources throughout the day.

English Writing Lab
Where you can get help with writing or submit a paper you have written for review.

Math
There is a math teacher available to assist with all levels of math

Science

Quiet Study Environments
Media center, structured study halls or peer tutoring homework help across from the cafeteria during lunch which is staffed with upperclassmen and a resource teacher.

You should start by speaking with your instructor about your specific needs, together you can decide if extra time with them would work or if your should try a resource lab.
You can take advantage of these resources by getting a pass from your teacher to the resources lab during a lunch or study hall. Your teacher could even coordinate specific instructions with the resource teacher so you can get the help you need.

These resources are offered during the school day and there is additional extra help for math after school.

Writing Lab
Help is available every hour during school except 5th daily, for a paper review you just drop off your paper and pick it up at a later date.

Math
Help is available every hour during school except 5th daily and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:10-4:10.

Science
Help is available 2nd and 7th hour daily

Quiet Study Environment
Students can go to the media center during lunch to work on homework, use the computer lab or do research. The homework help across from the cafeteria is available to anyone who wants help or just a quiet environment to get homework done.

REMEMBER TO GET A PASS FROM YOUR TEACHER TO UTILIZE THESE RESOURCES
AND TO FIND OUT WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED. ( The homework help across from the cafeteria during lunch does not require a pass)

Mayo High School also has other resources if you are struggling with issues outside of academics such as a minority liaison, social worker and guidance counselors. Please contact the office and they will be able to direct you to the appropriate resource.