 Menlo-Atherton High School BearNotes
Published by M-A PTA August 10, 2014 |
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Calendar
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THIS WEEK
- Monday, August 11 - Pre-Picture Day, 10 a.m. - 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 p.m., New Gym
- Friday, August 15 - Athletic clearance packets due
- Friday, August 15 - Fall sports begin
NEXT WEEK
- 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 - First day of school, schedule pick-up opens at 7 a.m., New Gym
- Tuesday, August 19 through Friday, August 22 - Regular bell schedule; no block days
SAVE THE DATE
- 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, 7 - 10 p.m., New Gym Patio
- Monday, September 1 - Labor Day, no school
- Tuesday, September 2 - PTA Meeting, 8 - 10:30 a.m., PAC Cafeteria
- Tuesday, September 2 - Last day to add a class
- Thursday, September 4 - Back to School Night, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 5 - Minimum Day (bell schedule)
- Wednesday, September 10 - Picture Make-Up Day
- Thursday, September 11 - Picture Make-Up Day
- Thursday, September 11 - Senior Parent College Information Night, 7 p.m., PAC Cafeteria
- Thursday, September 18 - SDMSC Meeting, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m., Staff Center
- Friday, September 19 - End of first academic quarter
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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 is open this week.
FACEBOOK LAPTOPS - Did your student receive a donated laptop from Facebook? Is it broken (e.g., cracked screen, won't turn on, or missing charger)? Facebook will repair the computer or replace broken/missing chargers for free. For help, contact Sue Kayton at kayton@alum.mit.edu or 650-853-1711.
¿Recibió su hijo/a una computadora regalada de Facebook? ¿Está descompuesta o se perdieron el cargador? Facebook les arreglará la computadora gratis. Si necesita arreglos, llame a Susana Kayton 650-853-1711.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR ARENA CHECK-IN - There are less than 48 hours left to staff all of the tables at Arena Check-In and many more volunteers are needed. Please help keep the lines moving by volunteering a little of your time while catching up with old friends and making new ones. Arena Check-In is on Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13. M-A staff members will be on hand to give you a one-minute training. It's that simple!
M-A staff can't do it without you! Please sign up on our spreadsheet here. As of this writing, the late Tuesday afternoon shift (freshmen and seniors) and early Wednesday morning shift (sophomores and juniors) are particularly short-staffed. Thank you so much for pitching in! Contact Catherine McMillan and Mary Zarucchi at adminsupport@mabearspta.org.with questions.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHALLENGE DAY 2014 - BE THE CHANGE! Join M-A on Monday, October 27; Tuesday, October 28; or Wednesday, October 29 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 the date that works best for you, and then email your preference (specify 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!
PSAT/SAT PREP- M-A's own PSAT/SAT prep class for juniors and seniors will start in mid-September to prepare for the PSAT in October. Sophomores will be accepted if space allows. Classes meet on campus from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays for five weeks, ending the week the PSAT is given. Our fee ranges from $100 to $225, depending on the number of students enrolled. Once a student takes a seat in the class, the parent or guardian is responsible for the fee. Please send questions/enrollment to Jane King at jccking@juno.com or 650-323-4066. This course offers 15 hours of instruction.
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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!
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
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 - Athletic clearance packets for fall sports are due in the Administrative Vice Principal's office on Friday, August 15. Athletic packets may be downloaded from the school website.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL - Interested in volleyball at M-A? Coach Ron Whitmill is returning for his third season and is holding tryouts the first week of school:
| Varsity | Friday, August 15, Saturday, August 16, and Monday, August 18
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Old Gym | | Junior Varsity and Freshman | Tuesday, August 19 through Friday, August 22
3:30 - 5:30 p.m., New Gym
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All players are welcome at the Varsity tryouts. Students must have athletic clearance to participate. Please email Ron_Whitmill@comcast.net with any questions.
GIRLS TENNIS - The Girls Tennis team begins practice Friday, August 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and every weekday thereafter. There is no obligation to show up prior to the first day of school. Players will practice for a couple of weeks before being assigned to one of the two teams (i.e., Varsity and JV/Open). Once the teams are established, Varsity will practice from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and JV/Open will practice from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Players must appear on the cleared-to-play list before being allowed to practice with the team. There is no exception. Athletic packets are available from the school website.
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Quote of the Week
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The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
~ Aristotle
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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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