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THIS WEEK
- TUE, Oct 6 & WED, Oct 7: CAHSEE testing for seniors
- WED, Oct 7 PTA General Meeting, 8:45 am, PAC
- WED, Oct 7: European university admissions workshop, 8:30-9:15, PAC Café
- 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
NEXT WEEK
- MON, Oct 12: Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
- TUES, Oct 13: EL Parent Workshop, 5 pm
- WED, Oct 12: College & Career Day - Minimum day (bell schedule)
- WED, Oct 14: PSAT exam for 10th and 11th graders
- SAT, Oct 17: Homecoming Dance, 8 pm
UPCOMING
- SUN, Oct 18: End of first quarter
- WED, Oct 21: Eighth Grade Parent Information Night, 6 pm
- THU, Oct 22: Parent Education "Saving Jake" 10-11:30 am, PAC Café
- SAT, Oct 24: Eighth-grade tours
- MON, Oct 26: Winter Athletic Clearance packets due
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Update on the Power Outage - No Make-up Day Needed
As a result of the power outage last Monday, September 28, we will not need to make up an instructional day this year. Our instructional calendar exceeds the 64,800 minutes required by the state. Thank you to Menlo-Atherton staff, students and families for changing plans at the last minute on Monday. _________
Actualización referente al corte de energía eléctrica
Como resultado del corte de energía eléctrica del lunes pasado, no será necesario reponer un día de instrucción en el presente año. Nuestro calendario de instrucción excede los 64.800 minutos requeridos por el Estado. Agradecemos al personal de Menlo-Atherton, a los estudiantes y sus familias por haber cambiado de planes al último momento el lunes pasado.
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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. 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. 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
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 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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Check out the All New 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, Faculty Adviser for M-A Chronicle
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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.
________ Cálculo AP
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 Thursday, October 8Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall, 7 pm 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. For 2016, the SAT has been re-designed and the 2015 PSAT will reflect these changes. To learn more, please come to one of the following presentations and hear from Tacey Rodgers, College Board's Assistant Director of K-12 Partnerships on Thursday, October 8 at 7 pm, Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall. These presentations are best for 10th and 11th grade parents but appropriate for students who will be taking these tests as well . ________ Aprenda sobre el Nuevo PSAT/SAT Jueves, 8 de octubre
Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall, 7 pm
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, 8 de octubre, 7 pm, Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall. |
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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. 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.
- Student name
- Student email address
- Parent(s) email addresses
- Note which class your son or daughter might like to join
- Morning prep for March 5 test
- Afternoon prep for March 5 test
- Morning prep for May 7 test
________ 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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M-A High School Talleres Educativos - Primer Semestre 2015
Invitamos a los padres de familia a asistir a los talleres educativos de 6 a 8pm los días 13 (Servicios de Apoyo en M-A) , 21 (Preparándose para M-A - 8 grado) y 27 de octubre (interpretación del reporte de calificaciones). Así como el 10 (Educación Especial) y el 17 de Noviembre (La importancia de asistir a la escuela - 9 grado) en la biblioteca de M-A. Para más información, contacte a Lilly Quiñonez, Coordinadora de Padres. Iquinonez@seq.org Teléfono: 650-400-7006. |
From the Guidance Office |
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European University Admissions Workshop
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. ________ Un Taller Acerca de Admisión para Universidades 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. |
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From the College & Career Center
There are several great college fairs happening in the near future, including one specifically for visual and performing arts. Consider putting one of these on your calendar. For a list of questions that you can ask college representatives, go to the College & Career Center website (scroll to bottom).
Mon, Oct. 12, 2015, 6:30-8:30pm
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tues, Oct. 13, 2015, 6:30-8:00pm
East Palo Alto College Fair
EPA Boys and Girls Club
2031 Pulgas Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Sun, Oct. 25, 2015, 1:00-3:30pm
South San Francisco Conference Center
Grand Ballroom
255 South Airport Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94080
CSU AND UC PREVIEW DAYS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS Preview Days are open houses on campuses for prospective students (seniors and juniors) and their families. These are excellent opportunities to see the campus, speak to faculty and students, find out about student life and campus, and get information about the application process and financial aid.
UC SANTA CRUZ - Saturday, October 17
UC MERCED - Saturday, October 17;
Registration: http://admissions.ucmerced.edu/preview-day
CAL MARITIME - November 15;
Info and registration: http://www.csum.edu/web/admissions/preview-day
CAL POLY, SLO - College of Agriculture, Food, and Env Sci only, Friday, October 16;
Info and registration: http://cafes.calpoly.edu/fall-preview
CSU EAST BAY - Saturday, October 17Hayward Campus;
Registration: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/events/preview-day/
CSU CHICO - Saturday, October 24;
Registration: http://www.csuchico.edu/admissions/documents/cpd2015.pdf
CSU MONTEREY BAY - Saturday, October 10;
Information: https://csumb.edu/admissions/open-house
CSU SACRAMENTO - Saturday, October 24;
Registration: http://www.csus.edu/admissions/future-hornet-day/
CSU STANISLAUS - Saturday, October 17 @ 8:30 - 1:00 PM
Registration: https://www.csustan.edu/admissions/preview-day
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIV - Friday, October 30
Registration: http://www2.humboldt.edu/fall/
GOOD READS FOR JUNIORS AND PARENTS
- Admission Matters (3rd edition) by Sally Springer, Jon Reider, Joyce Vining Morgan
- College Admission by Robin Mamlet, Christine VanDeVelde
- Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni
- The Fiske Guide to Colleges by Edward Fiske
- Colleges that Change Lives by Loren Pope, Hillary Masell Oswald
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From the PTA |
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Join Us at the PTA General Meeting This Week
Please join us Tuesday, October 6 in the PAC Café for the PTA General Meeting. In addition to updates on the PTA fall membership drive, Vice Principal Karl Losekoot will be talking about the happenings at M-A. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you to everyone who joined the PTA. We appreciate your support. Your donation will be used to fund many great projects at M-A such as Challenge Day, student planners, science supplies, and many other mini grant requests.
~ Terri Muschott & Kim Steere, PTA Co-Presidents
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Parents - Challenge Day 2015 Needs You!
We still need volunteers for Challenge Day! You can volunteer Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, October 26, 27, and 28 for this important one-day workshop that promotes compassion, communication and community building among the Class of 2019. It's a great way for parents of all students to get involved at M-A. This one-day commitment helps our teens break down barriers and create new levels of empathy and respect. Come participate in one of the most meaningful volunteer opportunities of the year. We will need almost 200 adult volunteers, who are critical to the success of this program. Here are the roles we need filled:
- Small Group Facilitator: 8:15 am - 3:30 pm
- Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 am
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
To volunteer, e-mail the Julie Quinlan at challengeday@mabearspta.org. Please put "Challenge Day Volunteer" in the subject line. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
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Reflections Student Arts Competition
Calling all composers, filmmakers, writers, artists, dancers and photographers!
It's time to "LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY" to create for this year's REFLECTIONS ARTS COMPETITION. Reflections is a national PTA program that has been in existence for 40 years. The competition covers six art disciplines, Photography, Visual Arts, Music Composition, Film Production, Dance Choreography and Literature. All entrants must create a work of art based on the theme "Let Your Imagination Fly." The artwork is judged by working artists in our community and the winning entries then move on to compete at the District, State and even National levels.
All entry forms and rules are available on the M-A PTA website or from any of the Arts Department faculty. Due date for entries is NOVEMBER 4 to the Main Office. So go and create a work of art showing how you "Let Your Imagination Fly."
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From the Foundation |
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Upcoming Auction Parties for Parents!
First Reunion: Class of 2015 Parents
Come reconnect with other Class of 2015 parents at the home of Kim and Dan Steere, and find out what all of the graduates are up to. Enjoy signature cocktails and delicious savories, as well as a few desserts, and relax to the sounds of M-A's own The Blues by Five combo. Sport your M-A colors to be true to the school that prepared our students for the adult world! Bring a jacket or wrap for a festive October evening in the Steere's back yard.
Date Oct 17, 2015
Time: 7 - 10 pm
Hosted by: the Steere, Flanagan, Iyer, Kardos/Bisbee, Muschott, and Orttung/Palmer families.
Costumed Cocktail Spooktacular
Calling all zombies, vampires. witches and ghouls: Don a costume and join us for a Halloween Spook-tacular like no other! We will transform a Lindenwood backyard with thousands of choreographed Halloween lights, tombstones, spine-tingling animated props, and frighteningly tasty treats and drinks.
Date: Oct 24, 2015
Time: 7 - 11pm
Hosted by: the Waldron, Conrad, Iyer, Oesterling, Onodera, McKay, Goodland, Bergan, Smith and Takayama families. Limited to 80 costumed partygoers.
Proceeds to Benefit M-A Foundation for the Future
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About the Parent Education Series
For questions about series events, contact Charlene Margot, Founding Director , at 650-868-0590 or cmargot@csmconsulting.net. For Spanish, contact Mayela Ramirez, Parent Center Coordinator, at 650-369-1411 ext 63105.
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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 PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Saving Jake: When Addiction Hits Home
A Morning with Author D'Anne Burwell, M.A.
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 10:00 - 11:30 am
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC) Café
D'Anne Burwell, local author of the newly released memoir, Saving Jake: When Addiction Hits Home, shares her heartbreak, hope and lessons learned when things fall apart. Her powerful personal story-a family grappling with a teenaged son's drug addiction-transcends addiction and speaks to us all. Join us to listen to D'Anne's story of experience, strength and hope. Ms. Burwell holds a Master's degree in education and advocates for families of addicts through radio commentaries, parent mentoring, speaking engagements, and her resource-and-information website, www.ASKforfamilyrecovery.com.
Books will be available for purchase at the event or on Amazon (in paperback and Kindle versions): www.SavingJakeBook.com. This event is open to parents, faculty/staff, and community members.
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Support M-A Drama Boosters
The MA Drama Department presents A Midsummer Night's Dream, playing November 6-7 and 12-14 for an expected audience of over 2,000 attendees.
Please support the M-A Drama Department by promoting your business with an ad in our playbill! It's a great way to reach local families and is tax-deductible. The playbill is a professionally printed show program 5.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches high. All pages and ads are full color.
- Full Page (Ad size is 7.5" high x 4.5" wide) - $100.00
- Half Page (Ad size is 3.75" high by 4.5" wide) - $50.00
- Quarter Page Vertical (Ad size is 3.75" high x 2.25" wide) - $25.00
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Keep M-A Athletics Strong
Your donations to M-A Boosters bridge 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. Donations pay for coaches, uniforms and equipment -- as well as new sports that don't receive district funding.
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.
Visit the Athletic Boosters website to donate, purchase BearWear, or learn more.
~ Libby Tinsley and Valerie Ambwani, M-A Boosters Co-Chairs
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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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Sports News
The Bears walloped Burlingame 24-4 this week at home. Henry Choi-Freeman was the high scorer in the goal fest with 5 points and an assist. Mostyn Fero and Nik Caryotakis had 4 goals each, Alec Berquist had 3 goals, Jack Beasley, Andy Maxwell and Alex Hakanson had 2 each while James Calhoon and Christian Huhn each had 1. Jackson Goudey and Cameron Raff shared goal tending duties; Raff had 7 saves and Goudey had 5. The bears are now 9-4 overall and 2-0 PAL. Next Wednesday, the Bears travel across town to play league rival Menlo at 4 pm.
Girls Junior Varsity Water Polo
On Wednesday, the Bears hosted Burlingame for their third PAL game of the season. The JV girls fought hard but were not able to overcome the Panthers, losing by a score of 6-9. Grace Dowley led the scoring for the Bears with 3 goals, Ally Feeley had 1 goal, an assist and 3 steals, Suzuka Kawaguchi 1 goal and 1 steal, Charlotte Stid had 1 goal, 1 steal and a block and Yareli Moran and Devin McNerny each had a steal. Cameron Bozdog was tenacious in goal with 7 blocks. Next game is against Castilleja on Wednesday, October 7 at Menlo pool.
Girls Varsity Water Polo
The Varsity girls had a tough game and were not able to score much against a strong Burlingame defense. The Panthers led the game 6-2 at the half and while the Bears held them to 1 goal in the third quarter they were able to score 2 more in the 4th. The final was M-A 2, Burlingame 9. Lauren McGinnis did a tremendous job in goal blocking 8 shots. Maddie Maxwell scored one of the goals and had an assist and 2 steals, Annabelle Paris scored the other goal while Kate Denand, Olivia Jackson and Kyra Sheeper all had 2 steals apiece and Ayla Huhn with 1 steal. Next game is against Castilleja on Wednesday, October 7 at Menlo pool.
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Two weeks ago, the JV team traveled to San Francisco to battle a fierce St. Ignatius team in non-league play. The squad gained confidence with each game and earned every point they took against SI, making a statement with kills by Nicole Kang (4), Emily Young (2) and one each from Elise Carlomagno, Alicia Letvin, Erica Fischer and Kathryn Jones. Young was on fire as she assisted on each of the kills and put down two of her own. An aggressive SI took the first game (25-14), but the Bears fired up and jumped out to a small lead in the second thanks to solid defensive play and digs by Kang (9), Fischer (7), libero Roginski (6), and Carlomagno (5). The team was feeling rejuvenated and Jones, Carolyn Murphy, Hannah Roitman and Kaile Prosser hustled to keep the ball in play with their digs and made the Wildcats work. Roginski, Carlomagno and Kang all served up aces but eventually SI gained the lead and won the match (25-17). (BearNotes accidentally skipped this entry last week. Sorry team!)
Last Tuesday, the JV team traveled to San Mateo's Aragon High. Our team's fight was a tough one but they couldn't fend off Aragon's attacks and were defeated. Thursday, however, the team showed what they were made of! The Bears came from behind in both sets to win. In the first set, the Bears were down 6-14 but after Erica Fischer got a kill, Kaile Prosser went to the line and served 6 in a row, which changed everything and the Bears took over for the win. In the second set the Bears again trailed and were down 10-21 but Kaitlyn Tonsfeldt made a tremendous kill and Emily Young reversed the momentum of the game by serving nine points-all winners and only one point from a Burlingame error. The rest of the points were earned from kills, blocks and aces. The stunned Panthers were unable to keep pace and the Bears went on to put a stamp on their victory! (25 - 17, 26 - 24). This week's stats:
- Aces: Young (5), Carolyn Murphy (2), Prosser (2), Nicole Kang (1)
- Kills: Tonsfeldt (7), Fischer (4), Young (3), Camille Rowe (3), Prosser (2), Kang (2)
- Assists: Young (18) & Blocks: Tonsfeldt (1)
- Digs: Fischer (14), Kang (12), Young (6), Lila Roginski (5), Murphy (3), Tonsfeldt (2), Camille Rowe (2), Prosser (2)
This Tuesday the team will battle it out at Sequoia HS but will be home on Thursday to take on Carlmont. Please come out and support your Bears!
M-A's freshman football team had a decisive 40-14 victory over Woodside High School on Saturday morning at Coach Parks Field. The Bears' offense dominated the game, led by DeMarshaun Payton, with the most all purpose yards, playing quarterback and sometimes running back. The offensive line of Connor Gentile, David Tafuna, Michael Hawkins, Manu Tonga, Samson Motuliki, and Kiuola Teu consistently controlled the line of scrimmage. Ric Gold, Damien Greer, and Will Jackson Roundtree each had big plays and gains for the offense. And, Simon Pintz, Samson Motuliki and Matt Bortolazzo each had an interception. Anthony Waller had 7 kickoffs, all of 45 or more yards, one for a touchback. The freshman football team plays their next game against the Palo Alto Vikings on Saturday, October 10 at 11 am at Palo Alto High School.
Junior Varsity & Varsity Football
Both the JV and Varsity teams had a bye this week. Our teams will travel to Sequoia High School on Friday to take on the Sequoia Cherokees (JV plays at 4 pm, Varsity plays at 7 pm).
***Be sure to come out for the 10/8 home game against top PAL rival Carlmont! ***
Last week's two victories boosted the Bears' record to 10-3 (4-0 PAL). Against Aragon, Eliza Grover had her game on, leading with 15 kills, 13 digs, 2.5 blocks and 2 aces. The whole team stepped up with skilled performances by Kirby Knapp (47 assists, 8 digs, 1 ace) Alexa Roumeliotis (37 digs, 1 ace), Jacqueline DiSanto (10 kills, 1 ace, 7 digs), Courtney Foliaki (9 kills, 8 digs), Leanna Collins (8 kills, 2 digs), Shauna Sabet (1 ace, 9 digs), Lauren Heller (3 kills, 5 digs), Rachel Gerber (3 kills, 1 dig, 1 block), and Tatum Maines (3 digs). Final score: 25-20, 17-25, 25-15, 25-21.
At Burlingame, the Bears lost the first set, then got in their groove and swept the rest: 15-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-21. Foliaki was on fire, leading with 13 kills. She was backed up by DiSanto (10), Collins (10), Grover (6), Heller(3), and a zinger by Knapp. Kelsey Tonsfeldt came on the court at a critical moment and put away 2 quick kills to clinch the final set. Knapp placed 40 assists, and Casey Olsen came in with 4. Digs were a full-team effort led by Roumeliotis (33), DiSanto (13), Chloe Johnson (7), Knapp (6), and Sabet (5). Grover, Foliaki and Gerber put up the critical blocks, and the team hosted a little ace party courtesy of Roumeliotis (4), DiSanto(3), Grover (3), Knapp (3), and Heller (1). This week the team plays at Sequoia on Tuesday and at home on Thursday.
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Cross Country
On Saturday, October 3rd, the Bears competed in 7 races at the 48th annual Artichoke Invitational at Half Moon Bay High School. The varsity girls placed 2nd, missing first place by a slim 2 point margin. The Bears were led by scorers Annalisa Crowe (3), Madeleine Baier (4), Cat DePuy (14), Olivia Shane (16), and Anna Leake (18). The varsity boys placed 4th led by scorers Robert Lane (8), Andrew Salinas (9), Kevin Conrad (17), Rohan DePuy (36), and Andrew Tan (37).
The JV boys and freshman boys both placed 2nd in their races. JV boys were led by scorers Lukas Rash (3), Tommy Bohac (8), Alan Beilin (9), Even Reed (34), and Matt Kenney (35). Freshman boys were led by scorers Luke Scandlyn (2), Nicolas Hafer (7), Cameron Plume (9), Jake Andrew (12), and Luca Johnson (20). The sophomore boys placed 5th in their race led by Karl Zahlaas-Liebner (18), Justin Li (29), Giles Beebe (42), Jake Quinn (47), and Tarek Nasr (48).
The frosh-soph girls placed 5th in their race led by scorers Sara Osterberg (9), Cricket Gorey (17), Maile Coberly (27), Maggie Collins (34), and Meghan Child (64). The JV girls were only able to field 4 runners, so didn't earn a team score, but were led by Molly Davis (16), Aliza Katzman (19), Elizabeth Muenzen (24), and Helen Boussie (63).
Next up, on October 13th, the Bears will return to Half Moon Bay High School to compete in the 2nd PAL meet of the season. On October 17th, the team will travel to Toro Park in Salinas to compete at the Monterey Bay Invitational.
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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.
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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Fun Events from the City of Menlo Park
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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Bike Donations Wanted
My name is Joe Baran and I'm from Boy Scout Troop 206 in Atherton. Every day I bike to school, making it an integral part of my day to day life. Biking is a great way to get around the Peninsula, yet not everyone can afford a bike. My Eagle Project is to collect bikes through donations, and then repair them. The bikes will then be redistributed to local community members who are unable to afford a bike. I am looking for donations of bikes, unused helmets, bike locks, and money for repair parts. If you are able to donate, please contact me at jbarant206@gmail.com or (650)327-6337. Thank you!
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