 Menlo-Atherton High School BearNotes
Published by M-A PTA July 13, 2014 |
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Calendar
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- Monday, July 1 through Thursday, July 31, M-A Administrative Office closed
- Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 24 - Summer School Session 2, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 30 - Low cost physicals on campus, Athletic Trainer's room (see article)
- Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 - Turn in athletic clearance packet, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Administrative Office (see article)
- Friday, August 1 - Administrative Office and Library reopen
- Monday, August 11 - Pre-Picture Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wrestling Room
- Tuesday, August 12 - Freshman and Senior Arena Check-In, 1 - 5 p.m., New Gym
- Wednesday, August 13 - Article submission deadline for the September TriVocis
- Wednesday, August 13 - Sophomore and Junior Arena Check-In, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., New Gym
- Friday, August 15 - Athletic clearance packets due
- Friday, August 15 - Fall sports begin
- Monday, August 18 - Freshman (class of 2018) Orientation, 8 - 10 a.m., Ayers Gym
- Monday, August 18 - Freshman and New Parent Coffee, 8 - 10 a.m., outside the Guidance Office (see article)
- Tuesday, August 19 - Schedule distribution and first day of school 2014-15
- Tuesday, August 19 through Friday, August 22 - Regular bell schedule; no block days.
- Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29 - Fall play auditions, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., PAC
- Wednesday, August 27 - First Wednesday block day (see bell schedule)
- Thursday, August 28 - First Thursday block day (see bell schedule)
- Friday, August 29 - Welcome Back Dance, New Gym Patio, 7 - 10 p.m.
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Summer 2014
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 The BearNotes team hopes you continue to enjoy the rest of the summer. Regular publication of BearNotes will resume on Sunday, August 10. Please be sure to forward a copy of this newsletter to other freshman parents who might not receive BearNotes with a reminder to subscribe.
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Administration
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SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS - Students can find a copy of the 2014 summer assignments on the M-A Library website. The Library will reopen on Friday, August 1.
LIVE STUDENT NEWS - John Giambruno and students in Video Production have created a news update for the summer. Students and families can view it here.
ARENA CHECK-IN - School staff and PTA Committee Chairs are busy planning the next school year. To ensure a smooth beginning to 2014-15, the Admin Support Committee is looking for many volunteers for Arena Check-In on Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13 and for Schedule Distribution on Tuesday, August 19. If you have volunteered before, you already know what a fun event these days are. If you haven't, try it out!
To sign up, please go to the spreadsheet here. Questions? Contact Catherine McMillan and Mary Zarucchi at adminsupport@mabearspta.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHALLENGE DAY 2014 - BE THE CHANGE! Join M-A on Monday, October 28; Tuesday, October 29; or Wednesday, October 30 for this memorable one-day workshop that promotes compassion, communication,and community building among the class of 2018. It's a great way for parents of all students, whether freshmen or upperclassmen, to get involved at M-A. This one-day commitment helps M-A students break down barriers and create new levels of empathy and respect. Come participate in one of the most meaningful volunteer opportunities of the year. Adult volunteers are critical to the program's success. Volunteer opportunities are:
- Small group facilitator: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Registration: 8 - 9:15 a.m.
- Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
To volunteer pick the role and date that works best for you, and then email your preference (be sure to specify the date) to Rachel Lokey and Lauren Calhoon at challengeday@mabearspta.org. Please put "Challenge Day Volunteer" in the subject line. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of M-A students!
M-A'S OWN PSAT/SAT - Parents of juniors, who will be taking the PSAT this fall, enroll your student in M-A's own PSAT/SAT prep course. Please email Jane King at jccking@juno.com for more information. The next PSAT will not be in the newly announced format, which is not ready to launch. This course will offer 15 hours of instruction.
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PTA News
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JOINING OR LEAVING THE ADMIN SUPPORT COMMITTEE? - The Admin Support Committee is doing some belated spring-cleaning and is updating its volunteer list.
- If you are new to M-A or would like to check out the Admin Support Committee, please click the link below.
- If you have volunteered in the past and do not wish to volunteer at M-A events in the future, please click the link below to remove your name from the volunteer list.
In both cases, please use the link here.
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Foundation News
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Welcome All Freshman and New M-A Families!
The Foundation for the Future invites you to attend our annual
Freshman and New Parent Coffee
Monday, August 18
8 - 10 a.m.
Outside the Guidance Office
If you have a freshman, drop off your student for Freshman Orientation and then join fellow M-A parents for coffee. Principal Matthew Zito will speak about what to expect during the first weeks of school.
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Parent Education
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M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES - SNEAK PEEK!
We hope you are having a great summer! The M-A Parent Education Series has an exciting and action-packed schedule planned for the school year. Mark your calendar now for these great events in 2014-15.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 7 - 9 p.m., M-A PAC
"The Perseverance Project: Strategies for Strengthening Academic Motivation and Persistence" with Dr. Kent Pekel of Search Institute
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 7 - 9 p.m., M-A PAC
"A Conversation About College Admission" with M-A College Advisor Alice Kleeman and College Admission Dean
Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 7 - 8:30 p.m., M-A PAC
"The Well-Balanced Student" with Dr. Denise Pope, Challenge Success, Stanford University
Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7 - 8:30 p.m., M-A PAC
To be confirmed
M-A Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the M-A PTA and the Sequoia Healthcare District. For more information, please contact Charlene Margot, M-A Parent Education Series Founder/Program Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590.
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Athletics
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FALL ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PACKETS - Early-bird athletic clearance packets can be turned in to the Administrative Vice Principal's office Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students and families can pick up forms, ask questions, and turn in the completed athletic packets. Athletic packets can be downloaded from the school website and must be turned in by Friday, August 15 for students to participate in fall sports.
LOW COST PHYSICALS ON CAMPUS - M-A is offering low cost physicals on campus on Wednesday, July 30 in the Athletic Trainer's room, which is located near the entrance to Coach Parks Field. Students trying out for football should attend at 2 p.m. and everyone else should attend at 3 p.m. Cost is $25 in cash and it is first come, first serve. Parents don't need to be present, but please make sure your student brings the NEW physical form signed by a parent/guardian. It can be found here. Go Bears!
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Quote of the Week
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Summer should get a speeding ticket.
~Unknown
Enjoy the rest of it!
~BearNotes staff
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BearNotes Submissions
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Go Bears. Grrrr!
Thank you from the BearNotes Staff: Cindy Butler, Dianne Child, Pam Fernandes, Sue Olson, Jenny Pont, Kelly Stewart, Bobbi Wood
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