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Sunday, September 27, 2015
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THIS WEEK
NEXT WEEK
- TUE, Oct 5 & WED, Oct 6: CAHSEE testing for seniors
- WED, Oct 6: PTA meeting, 8:45 am, PAC
- THU, Oct 8: SAT/PSAT info presentation, Sequoia HS, Carrington Hall, 7 pm
- THU, Oct 8: Parent Education "Safety First: Teens & Drugs" 7-8:30 pm, M-A PAC
UPCOMING
- MON, Oct 12: Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
- WED, Oct 12: Minimum day (bell schedule)
- WED, Oct 14: PSAT exam for all 10th and 11th graders
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 From the Administration |
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Anti-Bullying Assemblies and Double 4th Period Schedule
On Monday and Tuesday, September 29 and 30, we will hold our Anti-Bullying assemblies during 4th period, which means we will have a double 4th-period assembly bell schedule on these days. Each period will be shortened to 45 minutes. The double 4th-period schedule allows us to offer the assembly enough times over two days so that every student can attend. The bell schedule will be as follows:
Double 4th Period (Assembly) Schedule:
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0 Period
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7:55 to 8:40
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1st Period
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8:45 to 9:30
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Brunch
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9:30 to 9:40
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2nd Period
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9:45 to 10:30
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3rd Period
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10:35 to 11:20
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4th Period Assembly A
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11:25 to 12:10
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4th Period Assembly B
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12:15 to 1:00
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Lunch
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1:00 to 1:35
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5th Period
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1:40 to 2:25
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6th Period
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2:30 to 3:15
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________ Asamblea de Anti-Bullying y Horario de Double 4to Periodo
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New Bike Racks in Front of E-1
Recently, and thanks to parent support, we have installed a few bike racks in front of E-1, near the Oak Grove entrance. We will also be temporarily placing a couple of bike racks on the Northern edge of the parking lot, along Oak Grove. The bike racks along Oak Grove will only be there for a couple of weeks as we take a look at the flow of bike and pedestrian traffic on campus; our eventual goal is to place a large and permanent bike parking area at this location. In the meantime, consider having your son or daughter park their bike in front of E-1. Please make sure they wear a helmet, walk their bike on campus, and bring a bike lock. There will be no cage at this location and while we are working on having a camera placed there, we do not have one at this time, which means that students must use a sturdy bike lock. ________ Aparcabicicletas Nuevos Delante de E-1 Gracias al apoyo de los padres, hemos instalado unas aparcabicicletas delante de E-1, cerca de la entrada de Oak Grove. Adicionalmente, estaremos temporalmente colocando unas aparcabicicletas en el borde septentrional del estacionamiento a lo largo de Oak Grove. Las aparcabicicletas a lo largo de Oak Grove solamente permanecerán por unas semanas mientras observamos el fluir de bicicletas y tráfico de peatones en el campus. Nuestra meta es eventualmente colocar un estacionamiento permanente para bicicletas en esta área. Mientras tanto, consideren avisarle a su hijo/a estacionar su bicicleta delante de E-1. Favor de asegurarse que sus hijos utilicen cascos, encaminen sus bicicletas en el campus, y traigan un candado para su bicicleta. No habrá una jaula para bicicletas en este local y mientras trabajemos en instalar cámaras de seguridad, es esencial que su estudiante utilice un candado seguro para su bicicleta. |
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New Food Service Locations Starting Monday
On Monday, September 28, food service will be at two new locations (see map). There will be a new food service location in the F-wing, around the corner from F-19, and there will also be a food service location in the M-wing, right outside of M-2. Both locations will serve both hot and cold food.
We will no longer be serving food out of the Snack-Shack at brunch and lunch.
________ Nuevos Puestos De Servicio De Comida Empezando El Lunes El Lunes 28 de Septiembre, el servicio de comida estará en dos locales nuevos. Habrá un nuevo puesto cerca del F-wing hacia la esquina del salón F-19, adicionalmente habrá otro puesto cera del M-wing, al pie del salon M-2. Los dos puestos ofrecerán alimentos fríos y calientes. Ya no ofreceremos alimentos del Snack-Shack durante Brunch y el almuerzo.
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New SAT Test and New SAT Classes
The content and format of the SAT test is changing in March 2016. As we prepare for our new review classes at M-A, we are making structural changes. Both the morning and afternoon classes will now be similar in structure and organized as one program. Each review class will be eight weeks long, four weeks of math and four weeks of verbal. There will be both a morning and afternoon class in preparation for the March 5 testing date and a morning class in preparation for the May 7 testing date. Variable credits will be available for interested students.
There will be more postings in future BearNotes emails about these SAT review classes. To help us in our planning and receive the SAT postings directly, please send the following information to gwhitnah@seq.org: student name, student email address and parent(s) email addresses. Along with that information, if you could tell me what class your son or daughter might be interested in it would be helpful in our planning.
As a final note, I would like to thank Jane King, who organized M-A's afternoon review classes for FIFTY years. Now retiring, her program was invaluable to thousands of M-A students throughout the years. ________ Nuevo Examen SAT y Clases Para el Nuevo Examen SAT
El contenido y el formato del examen SAT cambiará en marzo del 2016. A medida que nos preparamos para nuestras nuevas clases de repaso en M-A, estamos haciendo cambios estructurales. Tanto las clases de la mañana como las de las tardes tendrán ahora una estructura similar y estarán organizadas bajo un mismo programa. Cada clase de repaso durará ocho semanas: cuatro semanas de matemáticas y cuatro semanas de conocimiento verbal. Se ofrecerá una clase en la mañana y otra en la tarde en preparación para el examen de marzo 5 y una clase en la mañana en preparación para el examen de mayo 7. Créditos variables estarán disponibles para los estudiantes que estén interesados.
Incluiremos más anuncios referentes a estas clases de repaso para el examen SAT en próximos mensajes de BearNotes. Para ayudarnos con nuestra planeación y recibir los anuncos referentes al SAT directamente, por favor mande la siguiente información a gwhitnah@seq.org: nombre del estudiante, dirección electrónica del estudiante, dirección electrónica de los padres (madre, padre o los dos). Y para ayudarnos aún más con la planeación, añada a esta información, si es del todo posible, la clase que su hijo(a) podría estar interesado(a) en tomar.
Para terminar, quisiera extenderle mi agradecimiento a Jane King quien organizó las clases de repaso de la tarde en M-A por CINQUENTA años. Ahora que se está pensionando quiero reiterar cuan invaluable ha sido su programa para miles de estudiantes de M-A através de los años.
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Re-Launch of M-A Chronicle
As the faculty adviser for the M-A Chronicle (formerly the M-A Bear News), I wanted to inform the parent community of all the hard work the journalism class has put into re-launching the online school newspaper. The students wanted to make some significant changes starting this year, and as part of that change we have re-branded the newspaper. Please check out our new website at www.machronicle.com.
~ Ben Wellington
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M-A Athletics Presents the ALL SPORTS PASS
Support M-A Athletics by purchasing an All Sports Pass. This pass will grant access for your immediate family to all M-A home contests for the current school year (excluding playoffs & tournaments). The ticketed sports are football and basketball. This is limited to two adults and two children under 18 in your immediate family.
________ El Atletismo de M-A Presenta el ALL SPORTS PASS
Apoya el Atletismo de M-A mediante la compra del pase deportivo. Este pase concedera acceso a su familia inmediata a todos los juegos de casa de M-A para el año escolar actual (excepto los playoffs y torneos). Este pase queda limitado a dos adultos y dos niños menores de 18 años en su familia inmediata. Membresía Anual: $150.00. Deportes que cobran entradas deportes: Fútbol y Baloncesto.
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AP Calculus - Summer 2016
If your son or daughter is currently in pre-calculus, your family may be considering participating in the AP calculus AB summer program. For long-term planners, the summer program will begin on Monday, June 6 and end on Thursday, June 30.
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Si su hijo o hija está tomando el curso de pre-cálculo en la actualidad, su familia podría considerar la posibilidad de participar en el programa de verano para Cálculo AP- AB. Para aquellos que prefieren hacer planes desde ya, el programa de verano inicia el lunes 6 de junio y finaliza el jueves 30 de junio.
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Learn about the New PSAT/SAT One important step in the application process to a 4-year college or university is taking The College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). In preparation for the SAT, SUHSD is providing all 10th and 11th graders the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) on Wednesday, October 14 during the school day (details will be forthcoming). For 2016 the SAT has been re-designed and the 2015 PSAT will reflect these changes. To learn more about this, please come to one of the following presentations and hear from Tacey Rodgers, College Board's Assistant Director of K-12 Partnerships. These presentations are best for 10th and 11th grade parents but appropriate for students who will be taking these tests as well
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Thursday, October 1 (Presentation in SPANISH ONLY)Menlo-Atherton High School, Performing Arts Center, 7 pm Thursday, October 8Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall, 7 pm ________ Aprenda sobre el Nuevo PSAT/SAT Un paso importante en el proceso de solicitud a una universidad de 4 años es tomar el examen Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) del College Board. En preparación para el SAT, el distrito escolar de Sequoia está proporcionando a todos los estudiantes en los grados 10 y 11 la oportunidad de tomar el examen preliminar Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) el miércoles 14 de octubre, durante el día escolar (los detalles serán comunicados por parte de la administración de su escuela). Para el año 2016 el SAT ha sido rediseñado y el PSAT 2015 reflejará estos cambios. Para más informacion por favor venga a una de las siguientes presentaciones de Tacey Rodgers, Subdirectora de Asociaciones K-12 del College Board. jueves, 1 de octubre (Presentación en ESPAÑOL SOLAMENTE)Menlo-Atherton High School, Performing Arts Center, 7 pm jueves, 8 de octubreSequoia High School, Carrington Hall, 7 pm |
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Get Homework Help
Need assistance with homework?
After school tutoring for 9th and 10th grade students will take place in the F wing from 3:15 to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday with Math in F-8, Science in F-11, Social Studies in F-17, English in F-18, and the Writing Center in F-9 (11th and 12th grade students welcome).
Need a place to do homework?
Our Homework Center will be open in the Library from 3:15 to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday (any grade welcome).
Need to recover credits? We will also have a credit recovery lab for students to make up courses online (using Cyber High) in L-1 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Students should see their counselors if they are interested in enrolling. ________
Ayuda con las Tareas Escolares
Necesitas asistencia con las tareas escolares?
La tutoría de después de la escuela para los grados noveno y décimo tendrá lugar en el ala F de la 3:15 a las 4:30 pm de lunes a jueves. Se ofrecerá ayuda con Matemáticas en el F-8, Ciencias en el F-11, Estudios Sociales en el F-17 e Inglés en el F-18. Así mismo, el Centro de Escritura estará disponible en el F-9 (los grados once y doce son bienvenidos aquí).
Necesitas un lugar para hacer tus tareas escolares?
Nuestro Centro para Tareas Escolares estará abierto en la biblioteca de las 3:15 a las 4:30 pm de lunes a jueves (todos los grados son bienvenidos).
Necesitas recuperar créditos?
También tendremos un Laboratorio de Recuperación de grados para que los estudiantes puedan reponer cursos en la red de internet (usando Cyber High) en el L-1 los lunes y miércoles de las 4:00 a las 8:00 pm. Los estudiantes deben ver a su cosejero si están interesados en inscribirse.
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Plan for Coleman Ave Closure
on September 29th
The San Mateo County Public Works Department is currently planning to close Coleman Avenue on September 29, 2015, from 9 am to 5 pm. The closure will affect Coleman from Ringwood to the County line (at the apartments) where the signs are located, including intersections at its cross streets.
Please plan an alternate route to and from school if you use Coleman Avenue.
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El Departamento de obras públicas del San Mateo County está planeando cerrar Coleman Avenue el 29 de septiembre de 9 am a 5 pm desde Ringwood a la línea de condado (en los apartamentos) donde las señales se encuentran, incluyendo intersecciones que cruzan las calles. Por favor planee una ruta alternativa a la escuela si utilizas Coleman Avenue.
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From the Guidance Office |
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Important Dates & Upcoming Events The Guidance department is hosting a 9th grade informational night for parents/guardians of freshmen on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 pm in the library. Childcare will be provided in B-20. The M-A Counselors will be hosting a European University Admissions Workshop for seniors and their families to give an overview of university options of Western Europe on Wednesday, October 7 in the PAC Cafeteria from 8:30 to 9:15 am. Students should RSVP via Naviance under the College Visits link to attend the event. ________ Fechas Importantes y Eventos El departamento de consejería va a proveer una presentación de información específicamente orientada a los padres y guardianes del noveno grado el jueves, 29 de septiembre a las 7:00 de la tarde en la cafetería del edificio PAC. Habrá cuidado de niños en el salon B-20. La consejera Megan Corazza va a proveer un taller acerca de admisión para universidades europeas para estudiantes del doceavo grado y sus familias para informarles acerca de las opciones de universidades en europa occidental el miércoles, 7 de octubre en la cafetería del edificio PAC de 8:30-9:15 am. Los estudiantes deben indicar su interés y registrarse por medio del program "Naviance" en la sección de visitas de universidades si quieren asistir a este evento. |
From the PTA |
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LAST CALL TO JOIN THE PTA!
Our membership drive ends Wednesday, September 30, so this is the last BearNotes plea for you to join. If you haven't yet committed to helping support the wonderful programs that the PTA funds (Challenge Day, Mini-Grants for teachers, the Parent Education series, and more!), please do so today at www.mabearspta.org or fill out the membership form and mail it to the M-A office with your check made out to M-A PTA. If you have a question about whether or not you already joined, please email us at membership@mabearspta.org and we can help you out.
Thank you for your support!
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Please join us for our next General PTA meeting. The meeting will be on October 6 at 8:45 am in the PAC Cafeteria.
Have you Liked the Menlo Atherton PTA Facebook page? Please like our page for updated posts about the goings on with your PTA at M-A.
The 2015/16 class directory is online and available now. You will find it on School Loop. Click the link located on the right side of the page to access the directory.
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Please Volunteer for the MA PTA Nominating Committee
We are searching for five volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee beginning in January. The time commitment is limited. We will hold 3-4 meetings searching to fill the following positions for the 2016-2017 MA PTA Board:
1. CO-VP: 3 year commitment
2. CO-VP: 3 year commitment
3. Financial Secretary: 2 year commitment - works as Treasurer the following year
4. Secretary: 1 year commitment
5. Auditor: 1 year commitment
The time to volunteer is NOW! We need to approve the Nominating Committee at the next general meeting on October 6! Please email Dori Britts at Dori@dbritts.com or call 650-325-7377 to volunteer or for more information.
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M-A English Language Development ("ELD") Tutors Needed!
No experience necessary!
Volunteers will work with two to three MA students with the goal of helping them improve in spoken and written English. Over the course of a semester, you will get to know them and see their progress. This is a very rewarding program for both students and their tutors. Volunteers do not need foreign language experience. The ELD teacher will give you a plan for each class meeting. Volunteers are needed Thursday from 9:40 to 11:20 am.
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Free Computer Repair &
Low-Cost Internet Access
The M-A PTA provides free computer repair for all students who need it. If your computer is broken and you need help getting it fixed, please go to the M-A library or call the library to ask for help. We can also help you get connected to the internet for only $10 per month. -Sue Kayton, coordinator, PTA computer donation program, kayton@alum.mit.edu________ Reparación de Computadores Gratis y
Acceso a Internet a Bajo Costo La PTA de M-A provee reparación de computadores gratis para todos los estudiantes que lo necesiten. Si tu computador no funciona y necesita ser reparado, por favor acerércate o llama a la biblioteca para pedir ayuda. También podemos ayudarte a conectarte con la red de internet por sólo $10 dólares mensuales. |
From the Foundation |
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WHAT HAPPENS AT THE PARTY STAYS AT THE PARTY!
Start the school year with some fun and meet other great M-A parents! There are still a few spots left for these fun events.
Totally 80's Ladies Bunco Party
Join us for a fun night out with 80s inspired food, desserts, drinks and friends. We'll listen to throwback favorites from the 80s and learn to play bunco! Is Bunco a simple dice game, or a great excuse to enjoy the company of other Menlo-Atherton Moms/Alumni? You decide when you join other great women. It doesn't matter if you've never played Bunco before; it's a game of chance. Sign up now, and get ready for a fun-filled evening.
Thursday, October 1, from 7 to 9:30 pm, Tickets $50.
Proceeds to Benefit the M-A Foundation for the Future.
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Parent Education Series |
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About the Parent Education Series
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WOODSIDE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Helping Young Athletes Reach their Potential
An evening with Steve Smith, PhD, Palo Alto University
Thursday, October 1, 7:00-8:30 pm
Woodside High School, Multi-Use Room (MUR)
How can parents support their children toward a lifelong healthy lifestyle and to reach their potential? The balance between sports, academics, and downtime can be challenging--come learn how to prepare your young athlete for the future. Parents, students, faculty/staff and community members welcome! Free admission. Spanish interpretation will be available. Woodside Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the Woodside PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. |
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M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Safety First: A Reality-Based Approach to Teens and Drugs
An Evening with Marsha Rosenbaum, PhD
Thursday, October 8, 2015, 7:00-8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center, PAC Café
Just say no or say nothing at all? This is the question that many parents face with regard to drug use in their teens-whether alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs. Most drug education programs are aimed solely at preventing drug use. After instructions to abstain, the lesson ends. No information is provided about how to avoid problems or prevent abuse for those teens who do experiment. How can you help your kids stay safe? 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. |
M-A Sports |
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Support M-A Athletics
M-A Boosters bridges the large gap between the funds provided by our district and what is really needed to run the top-performing sports program that we have today. Here's where the donations are used:
Coaching Stipends -- 54.43 %
Uniforms -- 28.30 %
Equipment -- 17.27 %
Our granting day is September 30. PLEASE help us meet our goals and support our 50 athletic teams and more than 950 athletes. There are many ways to support the athletes and the programs--donations, volunteer your time or purchase BearWear.
~ Libby Tinsley and Valerie Ambwani, M-A Boosters Co-Chairs
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Sports News
Girls Golf
The Girls Golf team had two matches of nine holes (par 35) at Poplar Creek Golf Course this past week. On Monday, September 21, the team won against Mills. M-A's total combined lowest five scores was 226 against Mills total score of 301. Players representing M-A were Naomi Lee, Greta Sten, Abbey Pederson, Angie Yang, Alex Watson-Tremellen, and Alex Brieger. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, September 23, our team lost by seven stokes against undefeated San Mateo. The final score was M-A 232 to San Mateo 225. Players representing M-A were Lee, Pederson, Ana Park, Sten, Yang, and Taylor Wadell. Lee had an impressive score of 36 (one over par) at both matches.
The M-A Girls Tennis team won both its matches this week against arch rivals Burlingame and Carlmont. The outstanding players for the Bears on Tuesday against Burlingame were Libby and Laura Kirk at #3 doubles, who completely dominated their match by the score of 6-1, 6-0, and Freshman Elise Kratzer, who won a very hard fought three set match against Senior Lindsey Schloetter. In Thursday's match against Carlmont, M-A's four singles players, Lannie Van Linge, Yvette Leung, Julia Marks, and Elise Kratzer and the #1 doubles team of Julia Chang and Sally Carlson played superbly while winning their matches without giving up a set. M-A is now 5-0 in league play and 7-2 overall.
JV Boys Water Polo
The Bears dominated a thoroughly overmatched Mills team on Wednesday, jumping to a 9-1 lead after the first quarter en route to a 22-4 PAL victory. Finn Depuy scored 6 of his 8 goals in the first quarter and added 3 assist and 5 steals. Chris Lobdell (5 goals, 2 assists, 3 steals) and Cooper Gran (4 goals, 4 assists, 3 steals) filled the stat sheet as well. With the entire squad playing, contributors included Shon Alimukhamedov (2 goals, 3 steals), Nick Andrew (1 goal, 2 assists), Liam Lutton (1 goal, 1 assist, 1 steal), Ben Ferrick (1 assist, 1 steal), Tyler Lewis (1 goal), and Aaron Zheng (1 assist). Otto Meyers and Makoa Riso split time in the goal and turned back 3 shots.
The Bears played 3 hard-fought games at the Sacred Heart JV Tournament on Saturday, beating Paly in sudden-death overtime and losing 10-9 to St. Ignatius and 10-7 to Serra. Tournament stand-outs included Chris Lobdell (5 goals, 9 assists, and 9 steals), Davos Paquin (5 goals, 1 assist, 3 steals), Andy Maxwell (3 goals, 2 assists, 3 steals), Finn Depuy (3 goals, 1 assist, 1 steal), and Cooper Gran (2 goals, 2 assists, 5 steals). Liam Lutton netted his first goal of the season and goalie Otto Meyer turned away 10 shots.
Varsity Boys Water Polo The Bears kicked off league play this week with an easy win against Mills at home, 17-7. Christian Huhn, Mostyn Fero, Spencer Gran, and Jorge Pont each had 3 goals, Nik Caryotakis had 2 goals and Jack Beasley, Alec Berquist, and Andy Maxwell had one goal each. All three goalies played; Cameron Raff had 5 saves while Jackson Goudey and Noah Smith had 1 each. On Wednesday, the Bears continue league play by hosting Burlingame at 4 pm. JV and Varsity Girls Water PoloOn Wednesday the MA varsity and JV girls hosted Hillsdale. The JV team got off to a fast start scoring 8 goals in the first quarter adding another 2 by the half. Hillsdale went scoreless until the second quarter scoring 1 goal and another in the third. The Bears won 16-2 with Grace Dowley scoring 6 goals, Mckenzie Hazard and Devin McNerny scoring 3 each and Claire Bozdog, Sazuka Kawaguchi, Taylor Shantz and Selena Yuan adding one apiece.
The varsity girls came out strong and didn't let up. Hillsdale went scoreless until the fourth quarter with Lauren McGinnis in goal with 5 saves. Annabelle Paris led the scoring with 5 goals, Julia Sherman 2 goals, 1 assist and 1 steal, Ayla Huhn 2 goals, Haley Arrington 1 goal 1 assist, Kate Denand 1 goal 1 assist 1 steal, Olivia Jackson 1 goal 2 steals, Maddie Maxwell 1 goal 1 assist 2 steals, Kyra Sheeper 1 goal 1 assist and Molly Banks had an assist and 1 steal. Varsity Girls Volleyball
After a string of victories and a strong start to league play, the Bears have upped their record to 8-3 (PAL 2-0; Menlo School 2-0). First they swept Mills 25-8, 25-17, 25-17. Kianna Sales was the queen of aces, tallying 4 while Alexa Roumeliotis put in 3, and Casey Olsen, Chloe Johnson and Tatum Maines served one each. Leanna Collins killed 13, complemented by 4 ball-murders each from Courtney Foliaki, Eliza Grover, and Jacqueline DiSanto, 3 from Lauren Heller, 2 each from Kelsey Tonsfeldt and Rachel Gerber, and a bonus from Sales. Roumeliotis (16) and Kirby Knapp (10) led the digging effort while Foliaki, Grover and Gerber covered the blocking. Knapp took care of 24 assists, balanced by Olsen (5) and Johnson (2).
Against Hillsdale, Collins led with 16 kills, backed up by Grover (8), DiSanto (8), Foliaki (6), Tatum Maines (6), and Heller (3). Shauna Sabet scored high with 4 aces, and Roumeliotis, Grover, DiSanto and Knapp added 7 more. Knapp also had 42 assists, 11 digs, 2 kills and a block. Grover, Collins and Heller joined in the block party. Roumeliotis rounded out her contributions with 28 digs, 2 assists, and a tackle. Final score: 25-12, 23-25, 25-8, 25-9.with 4 aces. Friday night's rematch at Menlo was a thrill, thanks to the raucous 7th Woman crowd packing the stands. Thanks for your loyal loudness! After the first set, the Bears dominated with highlight performances by Knapp (51 assists, 7 digs, a kill and an ace), Roumeliotis (47 digs, 2 aces), Collins (21 kills, 2 digs), DiSanto (14 kills, 13 digs, 1.5 blocks), Grover (10 kills, 4 digs, 2 blocks, 2 aces), Sales (16 digs and a kill), Sabet (14 digs and an ace), Foliaki (5 kills, a dig, and a block), and Heller (5 digs, a kill and a block). The match wound up at 23-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21. This week the team travels to Aragon and Burlingame.
The Freshman team had a bye this week but will be back in action against the Woodside Wildcats this
Saturday, October 3 at 10 am at Coach Parks Field.
The JV Football team welcomed perennial MBL powerhouse Monterey to Coach Parks field on Friday in an action packed game that again showcased the Bears efforts as a complete team. With a "running back by committee" approach, the Bears scored touchdowns by utilizing the attack of Daniel Heimuli who also had a strip, caused a fumble and had a fumble recovery, Feleti Malupo, who contributed steadily, Jhavante Hill, who ran for consecutive 20+yard plays, bruiser Sione Fehoko, Ahoeitu Nglau, who as usual preferred to run over, drag, and challenge would be tacklers, and nifty footwork by the elusive Gary Carter. On special teams, the unit of Buck, Anthony Siri, and Spencer Corona recorded 4 PATs, now 10 in a row, one successful onside kick, and two touchbacks on kickoffs. On defense, Dimitri Sakalia, Tiuke Mahoni, and Ryan Buck led the way, with the Bears causing and recovering several fumbles, an interception for a TD, and a safety. Final score, M-A 30, Monterey 0. Next game, Friday, October 9, 4 pm, Sequoia High School at Sequoias' home field.
The Varsity Bears rolled to a convincing 49 to 14 victory over Monterey at Coach Parks Field Friday evening. Jordan Mims led the rushing offense with 180 yards in 12 carries and Stavro Papadakis added 141 yards on 18 carries. The offensive line including Makisi Tonga at right tackle, Epeli Mataele at right guard, Keanau Tautua'a at center, Ivan Robles at left guard, Bryce Rodgers at left tackle and tight end Marcus Gershenberg had an outstanding night setting up all those rushing yards. Mims scored 4 times, including an 85 yard kickoff return, Papadakis scored 2 rushing touchdowns and junior Terrance Matthews-Murphy added a rushing touchdown. The defense was led by Bryce Rodgers with 8 tackles and 3 sacks, Tate Tussing with 7 tackles and an interception and Gershenberg with 8 tackles. The Bears have a bye this week and will play at Sequoia on Friday, October 9 at 7 pm in their first league game. Go Bears!
On Saturday, September 26th, the varsity teams raced against many of the top ranked Division 1 teams from California and Nevada at the Stanford Invitational. The varsity girls placed 13th out of 33 teams led by Madeleine Baier (22), Annalisa Crowe (32), Cat DePuy (64), Olivia Shane (117), and Abby Lindquist (197). The varsity boys placed 18th out of 37 teams led by Robert Lane (59), Andrew Salinas (64), Kevin Conrad (121), Rohan DePuy (127), and Andrew Tan (149).
The Bears JV and Frosh-Soph teams also competed on Saturday at the Ram Invitational at Westmoor High School. The JV girls earned an impressive 2nd place led by top 5 scorers Olivia Tai (2), Cricket Gorey (5), Aliza Katzman (10), Sophia Goland (15), and Molly Davis (16). The JV boys placed 4th led by top scorers Max Colbert (9), Lukas Rash (11), Tommy Bohac (20), Alan Beilin (24), and Daniel Malkary (28). The frosh-soph girls placed 5th led by top scorers Anna Leake (11), Sara Osterberg (18), Maggie Collins (36), Maile Coberly (38), and Meghan Child (46). The sophomore boys placed 9th led by Karl Zahlaas-Liebner (28), Justin Li (42), Giles Beebe (52), Tarek Nasr (55), and Jake Quinn (60). The frosh boys had a strong showing coming in 3rd place led by top scorers Luke Scandlyn (4), Nicolas Hafer (10), Cameron Plume (18), Lucas Olsen (31), and Jake Andrew (32).
Next up on October 3, the Bears will compete at the Artichoke Invitational at Half Moon Bay High School.
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Amigos de las Americas
Amigos de las Americas is a non-profit organization that sends over 700 high-school kids to Latin American countries during the summer for cultural and language immersion, community service and leadership experience. Informational meetings for interested students and parents will be held on the dates below. Come learn about the exciting opportunity for high school students to train with the AMIGOS Peninsula Chapter to spend next summer leading youth in community service projects throughout Latin America.
Tuesday, September 29: Mountain View High School Library Sunday, October 4: Hillsdale High School Cafeteria Thursday, October 8: Carlmont High School Sunday, October 11: Gunn High School Library
For more information, visit www.peninsula.amigosinternational.org.
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Town Hall Meeting On Education
With Anne Campbell. San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools
and Jon R. Gundry. Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 7 to 8:30 pm
Cañada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Boulevard, Building 3
Redwood City, CA 94061
State Senator Jerry Hill and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson invite you to join us for a discussion about education in our public schools. Learn about the big issues schools face this year. Share your questions and concerns.
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Un Foro Comunitario sobre la Educación
con Anne Campbell,
Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de San Mateo
y Jon R. Gundry,
Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Santa Clara
Martes, 13 de octubre de 2015, 7 a 8:30 pm
Cañada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Boulevard, Edificio 3
Redwood City, CA 94061
El Senador Estatal Jerry Hill y El Superintendente de Instrucción Pública Tom Torlakson le invitan a acompañenos para una discusión sobre la educación en nuestras escuelas públicas. Aprenda acerca de los grandes problemas que enfrentan las escuelas este año. Comparta sus preguntas y preocupaciones.
Estacionamiento gratuito está disponible en el lote 2 del campus. Favor de visitar https://goo.gl/6iBeU4 para ver un mapa. Para confirmar su asistencia, llame a la Oficina Distrital del Senador Hill al 650-212-3313 o visite http://senate.ca.gov/2958/TownHallEd La entrada es gratuita, pero por favor confirme su asistencia.
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7th Annual Ride/Yoga for Ravenswood
Sunday, October 11 at 8 am
Choose from a 50-mile ride to the ocean or a 30-mile ride in Portola Valley led by seasoned cyclists and local spin instructors, or an outdoor yoga session, led by a well-known local yogi.
Proceeds help pay for the high quality health care services for low income families at the Ravenswood Family Health Center in East Palo Alto. This event includes gourmet coffee, breakfast, and also a light lunch and refreshments after the ride. Please sign up or donate at 4Ravenswood.org. Event is located at the Brody home at 210 Park Lane, Atherton. Please contact Julie Brody at julie@brodyfamily.net with any questions.
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Fun Events from the City of Menlo Park
Frozen Sing-Along! - 10/3 at the PAC, 1-3pm Sing along to the words of the Academy Award-Nominated film event of a generation. Dress up as Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, or your favorite Frozen character! Win fun prizes! Special "Fun Pack" for advance ticket buyers ($5.00 General Admission). Free for children 3-years old and under. Rated PG. Seating is limited so buy your tickets in advance.
Teen Halloween Party & Pumpkin Carving Contest - 10/23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Teens between 13 and 18 are invited to a free after-hours event at the Menlo Park Library featuring snacks and pumpkin carving. All equipment is provided in this registration only event, which will take place on Friday, October 23 at the library at 800 Alma Street. For more information, and to register online, visit the event website. |
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