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THIS WEEK
- MON, Aug 17: Freshman & new student orientation, 8-10 am
- MON, Aug 17: Parent Welcome Coffee, 8-10 am
- TUE, Aug 18: First day of school, schedule pick up begins at 7:30 am (not 7 am as previously published), New Gym
- WED, Aug 19 & THUR, Aug 20: Regular schedule, no block days
NEXT WEEK
UPCOMING
- TUE, Sep 1: PTA general meeting, 8:45 - 10 am, PAC Café
- THU, Sep 3: Back to School Night
- FRI, Sep 4: Minimum day
- MON, Sep 7: Labor Day observed, NO SCHOOL
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SamTrans Route 86
SamTrans recently amended the Bus 86 schedule and is now in synch with Menlo-Atherton High School's bell schedule.
- The first bus will start at 7:04 am at Indian Crossing and arrive at M-A at 7:36 am, in time for zero period. This bus will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
- The second bus will start at 7:52 am at Indian Crossing and arrive at M-A at 8:30 am, in time for 1st period. This bus will run everyday.
- The third bus will start at 8:27 am from Indian Crossing and arrive at M-A at 9:05 am, in time for 1st period on Wednesday. We are currently working with SamTrans to have this bus run on Thursday as well.
Sam Trans recientemente modifico el horario del autobús 86 y ahora está en sincronización con el horario de Menlo-Atherton High School- El primer autobús comience a las 7:04 en la travesía Indian Crossing y llegar a M-A a las 7:36, en tiempo para cero periodo. Este horario se ejecutara los lunes, martes, jueves y viernes.
- El segundo autobús saldrá a las 7:52 en travesía Indian Crossing y llegara a M-A a las 8:30, en tiempo para 1er período. Este autobús funcionará todos los días.
- El tercer autobús saldrá a las 8:27 de Indian Crossing y llegara a M-A a las 9:05, a tiempo para el 1er período el Miércoles. Presentemente estamos colaborando con SamTrans para ejecutar este horario el Jueves.
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Campus Changes
Welcome back! The campus will look slightly different as we have broken ground on the construction of our new two story G wing. Below are some changes to be aware of.
- For the first few weeks of school, three food service lines will be located temporarily in the snack shack on the turf field until two food service canteens arrive (one will be between the F and H wings and another in front of the M wing). We will continue to have food service on the blacktop and in the PAC Cafe. A map of food service locations is posted on our website at www.mabears.org.
- The temporary G wing is now located on the side of the turf field, behind the I building. There will be signage on the campus so students (and staff) will be able find their way around. On the first day of school, campus aides, administrators, and staff will be easily identifiable wearing maroon staff shirts so students will know who to ask for directions.
Thanks and we look forward to Tuesday!
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¡Bienvenidos! La escuela se verá ligeramente diferente pues hemos empezado la construcción de nuestro nuevo edificio 'G' de dos pisos. Aquí hay algunos cambios que deben tener en cuenta.
- Para las primeras semanas de escuela, tres líneas de servicio de comida se ubicarán temporalmente en la área de merienda ubicada en el campo de césped hasta que lleguen los dos comedores del servicio de comida (uno estará entre los pasillos 'F' y 'H' y otro al frente del pasillo 'M'). Continuaremos el servicio de comida en el pavimento y en la cafetería del PAC. El mapa de centros de servicio de alimentos se registra en nuestro sitio web en www.mabears.org.
- Las clases temporales del edificio 'G' se encuentra ahora en el lado del campo de césped, detrás del edificio 'I'. Habrá señalización en la escuela para que los estudiantes (y personal) puedan encontrar su camino alrededor. En el primer día de la escuela, el personal, administradores, y colaboradores de la escuela serán fácilmente identificables con camisas de color marrón de personal para que los estudiantes sepan a quien pedirle direcciones.
¡Gracias y los esperamos el martes!
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Guidance Counselors By Student Last Name
New Guidance Counselor Assignment by Student Last Name
We have hired two new guidance counselors and have reconfigured the guidance counselor alphabet breakdown. The rationale for hiring two guidance counselors now was to avoid re-configuring the alphabet again in a few years. Our two new guidance counselors, Megan Corazza and Tram "Nikki" Dang, join the M-A guidance team with excellent references and high school counseling experience.
The new alphabet breakdown is listed below with an exception for class of 2016 seniors.
Note: For the class of 2016, if the new alphabet breakdown resulted in counselor reassignment, students will have the option of consulting with and / or requesting a college letter of recommendation from their previous counselor. This exception will only apply to the class of 2016.
| A - Cap | Megan Corazza | | Car - Fa | Karina Escobar-Weaver | | Fe-Go | Silvia Torres Garza | | Gr - K | Laura Duran | | L - Mi | Tram "Nikki" Dang | | Mo - Ra | Lara Sandora | | Re - S | Francine Andrade | | T - Z | Jason Kubo |
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Separación por alfabeto del Departamento de Consejería
Hemos contratado a dos nuevas consejeras y hemos reconfigurado el desglose de alfabeto de los consejeros. El racional para la contratación de dos consejeras ahora es para evitar volver a configurar el alfabeto nuevamente en unos pocos años. Nuestras dos nuevas consejeras, Megan Corazza y Tram "Nikki" Dang, se unirán al equipo de consejería de M-A con excelentes referencias y experiencia secundaria.
La nueva configuración alfabeto está indicada a continuación con una excepción para la clase de seniors de 2016.
Para la clase de 2016: Si la nueva configuración de alfabeto resultó en reasignación de su consejero, los estudiantes tendrán la opción de consultar con y / o solicitar una carta de recomendación para la Universidad de su consejero anterior. Esta excepción sólo se aplicará a la clase de 2016.
| A - Cap | Megan Corazza | | Car - Fa | Karina Escobar-Weaver | | Fe-Go | Silvia Torres Garza | | Gr - K | Laura Duran | | L - Mi | Tram "Nikki" Dang | | Mo - Ra | Lara Sandora | | Re - S | Francine Andrade | | T - Z | Jason Kubo |
~ Simone Rick-Kennel, M-A Principal
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Please Join the PTA!
It was great to see so many of you at Arena Check In this past week, and thanks to those of you who already joined the Menlo-Atherton PTA. If you still wish to join, it's not too late! The M-A PTA provides many wonderful resources and programs for our students and teachers, and we cannot do it without your support. Visit the M-A PTA website to learn more about all the services the PTA provides. Sign up online or print out the form and mail it in with a check. Please consider joining us!
~ Kim Steere and Terri Muschott, PTA Co-Presidents
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M-A Today and Streaming Events
If you can't make it to an M-A event, or want to know what's going on here at campus, then tune into M-A Bear TV! Subscribe to our steaming service or youtube channel.
M-A Today!, our bi-weekly show, will air its first three episodes this Friday, Aug. 21, Friday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 1, all starting at 10:45 am. These episodes will then be posted to our youtube channel. Our show airs live on Channel 28 for Comcast subscribers, or on our streaming service at http://thecube.com/event/m-a-today-318779.
We'll be doing our best to live stream many sporting and PAC events, so stay tuned for announced dates. We're also looking for season and yearly sponsors! If you'd like to see your business or cause on a banner next to a broadcast or live stream, become a donor!
Email matoday@seq.org if you're interested in sponsoring, have requests for announcements, segments, or streaming, or if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
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After-School Tutors Needed
Academic tutors are needed for M-A's MyLife After-School Program (a collaboration between M-A, the Boys & Girls Club, and the San Francisco 49ers Academy) in the following subject areas: algebra 1, geometry, biology, English, world studies, and Spanish.
We ask for a commitment of at least once a week for one quarter, Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5 pm, at M-A. Students, this is a great opportunity to help your fellow students, boost those college applications, and earn gift cards of your choice based on attendance. Parents and community members, your support will make a difference. JUST ONE HOUR PER WEEK can make a difference in whether a student passes or fails a critical class!
If interested or to answer any questions, please contact Samantha Cortez, MyLife Coordinator, at scortez@bgcp.org. |
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Got Unused Computers? Give Them to M-A Students
WANTED - Unused computers or parts, working or not, for PTA computer donation program. We especially need laptops. We will securely erase all information, refurbish the machine, reload the computer with school software, and send it home with a hard-working student. Our goal is for every M-A family to have a working computer at home. To donate, please contact Sue Kayton, kayton@alum.mit.edu, (650) 853-1711. Our complete wish list includes many more items, and you can view it online at www.suekayton.com/MAHigh/Computerdonations.htm. |
First Day of School Schedule Pickup
Students will receive their class schedules on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 18. Students need to pick up their class schedule starting at 7:30 am in the New Gym.
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Class Schedule Changes
A level change will only be allowed if space permits during the following time periods: o During the first two weeks of the school year: Aug 18 to Sep 1
o At the quarter: Oct 13 to 23
o At the semester: Dec 14, 2015 to Jan 8, 2016
For a student to drop a class and not have it show on his/her transcript, please request the change by September 29, 2015. The last day to withdraw (Withdrawal Pass - WP, or Withdrawal Fail - WF) from the first semester class is November 3, 2015. However, this will show up on the transcript. ~ Silvia Torres, Head Guidance Counselor
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Welcome All Freshman and New M-A Families!
The Foundation for the Future invites you to attend the annual
Freshman and New Parent Coffee
Monday, August 17
8 to 10 am
Outside the Guidance Office
If you have a freshman, drop your student off for Freshman Orientation and then join fellow M-A parents for coffee. Principal Simone Kennel will discuss what to expect during the first weeks of school, and students will share about their M-A experience and give campus tours.
SPONSORED BY M-A'S FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE
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Attention M-A Freshman PARENTSA fun-filled fiesta you don't want to miss!Come join the party while your freshman is off at the M-A Welcome Back Dance and meet and mingle with the parents of the Class of 2019. Sip sangrias poolside, dine on fine Mexican fare andcelebrate the start of a new school year at M-A!Friday, August 28th
7:30pm - 11pm1260 Bay Laurel Drive, Menlo ParkPurchase tickets at www.maauction.orgHosted by the Baker, Dineen, Hoffman, Moss, Mullarkey, Weil and Zell Families Proceeds to benefit M-A's Foundation for the Future __________________All other grade-level parent parties are also on sale atwww.maauction.org
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Student Trip: Galápagos Islands and Ecuador
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Travel to the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador in Summer 2016!
We are currently recruiting 12 to 14 M-A sophomore to senior students for a nine-day tour of the Galápagos Islands, which are most famous for the profound discoveries of Charles Darwin. In June, we will carry on that scientific tradition as we learn about the unique species that call the islands home. On mainland Ecuador, we will experience the local culture in Quito. Independence Plaza and the Intinan Museum will provide social context to the biological wonders of this fascinating country. |
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M-A Parent Education Series
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Overloaded, Underprepared, and Far from Ready
for Adulthood
An evening with Julie Lythcott-Haims, Denise Pope, and Maureen Brown
Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Register today! Only a limited number of tickets remain for this event. Sign up at
Join Denise Pope and Maureen Brown, co-authors of Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids, and Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, in discussion of their new books.
Julie Lythcott-Haims, JD, served as dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising for more than a decade at Stanford University, where she received the Dinkelspiel Award for her contributions to the undergraduate experience. Denise Pope, PhD, is a senior lecturer at Stanford University and co-founder of Challenge Success, Stanford Graduate School of Education. Maureen Brown, MBA, is Executive Director for Challenge Success, where she oversees daily operations as well as marketing and strategic planning.
M-A Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the M-A PTA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. This event is open to parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members.
Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available.
For more information, contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Founding Director, The Parent Education Series, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650.868.0590.
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2015-16 Event Schedule
Wednesday, August 26
"Overloaded, Underprepared, and Far from Ready for Adulthood" - An evening with Julie Lythcott-Haims, Denise Pope and Maureen Brown (Challenge Success)
7:00 - 8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Thursday, October 8
"Safety First: A Reality-Based Approach to Teens and Drugs" with Marsha Rosenbaum, PhD
7:00 - 8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Thursday, November 19
"Colleges that Change Lives" with Maria Furtado, Executive Director, CTCL
7:00 - 8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
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The Parent Education Series on Facebook
Now you can like us on Facebook! The Parent Education Series Facebook page will keep you posted about upcoming parent education events, articles on parenting, schools and education, community parent events and more: https://www.facebook.com/ParentEdSeries.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Founding Director, The Parent Education Series, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650.868.0590.
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Welcome Back BEARS!
For those still needing PE appropriate clothes (PE dressing starts Thursday), come see us at lunch outside room B21. - $10 shirts
- $15 shorts
- $40 hoodie sweatshirts
- $30 sweatpants (limited sizes)
Cash, checks and credit/debit cards accepted. Please make checks payable to "M-A Athletic Boosters." To make donations to Athletic Boosters or purchase additional BearWear, visit our website at www.m-aboosters.org. Thank you for supporting our M-A athletes! ~ Valerie Ambwani & Libby Tinsley, Co-Chairs, M-A Athletic Boosters |
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M-A Boys' Water Polo
No previous experience needed to come out for the team, although a reasonable level of swimming skill is required in the interest of safety. Practice for new players begins Tuesday, August 18th, 5:30-7 pm at the pool and will be daily after that.
All players need to be athletically cleared in order to practice. Get the packet here. If you are not cleared but would like to play, please come by and meet the coaches and the team until your clearance is complete. Players should bring a suit (speedo style recommended) and towel to practice. Goggles may be worn during warm-ups only for safety reasons.
Parents or players with questions should email team parent Polly Berquist for more information.
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Stanford Adolescent Sleep Study
Stanford University is currently conducting a study to help teens (14-18) go to bed earlier and wake up earlier. The treatment involves use of a light device that is placed by the teen's bedside and flashes periodically throughout the night. Teens also meet for four sessions with a licensed psychologist at Stanford to learn about sleep and strategies to improve sleep. The paid study requires completing a sleep diary daily for five weeks. To participate, please contact the Zeitzer Laboratory at teensleep@stanford.edu or (650) 725-7767. |
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From the BearNotes Editors
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News About BearNotes & TriVocis
We are making some changes this year to BearNotes and TriVocis. - BearNotes is now mobile-friendly! BearNotes will now be a mobile-friendly weekly newsletter. Short articles will be published in full in the email newsletter. Longer articles will begin in the email newsletter, but then will continue on the M-A PTA website through a "Read More" link to the full article.
- BearNotes and TriVocis are now combined. To create a single source for all important M-A news, the articles typically published in TriVocis, like the Principal's Message and more in-depth articles about what's happening at M-A, will now be included in BearNotes. We'll include more student contributions to honor the original spirit of TriVocis: the voice for the PTA, school staff, and students.
We hope you like this new, more streamlined M-A school newsletter! |
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How to Submit Articles
Please keep articles short and focused. Longer TriVocis-style articles are welcome, but keep the most important info in the first paragraph. (Longer articles will show only the first paragraph in the BearNotes email and then continue on the M-A PTA website.)
- Email proofread submissions to bearnotes@mabearspta.org by Thursday midnight.
- Please do not send attachments. Send article content in the body of the email.
- Include details such as the event, date, time, location, contact info, and URL.
- Consider including a Spanish translation of your article for critical info. (Please email BearNotes if you need help with translation.)
- All submissions are subject to editing by the PTA.
For the PTA policies on BearNotes publication, please visit the M-A PTA website. M-A PTA does not endorse third-party events or submissions, nor take responsibility regarding the content of any third-party websites.
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