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THIS WEEK
NEXT WEEK
- MON Nov 16: First day to turn in CSF applications, noon, in front of Library
- WED, Nov 18: Fall sports awards night, 7 pm
- WED, Nov 18: Helping Young Athletes Reach Their Potential, 7-8:30 pm, Carrington Hall, Sequoia High
- THU, Nov 19: Finding the Right College, 7-8:30 pm, M-A PAC
- FRI, Nov 20: Meet and Greet with the Principal, 8:45 am, PAC Cafe
- FRI Nov 20: Last day to turn in CSF applications, noon, in front of Library
- SAT, Nov 21: Big Band Dance, 8-11 pm, Ayers Gym
UPCOMING
- WED-FRI, Nov 25-27: Thanksgiving holiday, NO SCHOOL
- MON, Nov 30: UC and CSU application deadline
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 Meet & Greet with the Principal
Friday, November 20 8:45 am PAC Cafe
Please join me for coffee, conversation and light breakfast treats. The focus of our discussion will be use of our learning management system, School Loop. I look forward to seeing you on the 20th.
~ Simone Rick-Kennel, Principal
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From the M-A Foundation for the Future |
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| From the Administration |
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M-A High School English Language Development Tutors Needed!
No experience necessary! Volunteers will work with two to three M-A students with the goal of helping them improve in spoken and written English. Over the course of a semester, you will get to know the students and see their progress. This is a very rewarding program for both students and their tutors. Volunteers do not need foreign language experience and the ELD teacher will give you a plan for each class meeting. Volunteers are needed on Thursdays at 9:40 to 11:20 am.
If you are interested, please email colleen_anderson@comcast.net.
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Canned Food Drive 2015: Ready, Set, Can!
The annual canned food drive kicks off on Monday, November 9. This is a chance for the M-A community to rally around the growing number of San Mateo County residents who cannot afford enough food to provide for themselves and their families. According to the Second Harvest Food Bank website, 1 in 4 people in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are at risk for hunger. Many of them are children, and some are our neighbors, classmates, or acquaintances.
To help alleviate hunger and draw attention to the hunger problem in our midst, the Leadership class coordinates an annual, award-winning canned food drive. This year M-A is again partnering with Second Harvest to ensure that families continue to have access to food sources beyond the canned food drive. Here are ways that you can help:
- When shopping for your family, please add a few extra cans to your cart and drop them into the Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) barrels. M-A students will be handing out the list of most-needed items requested by Second Harvest.
- Consider donating online here. Your gift will be properly credited to the M-A outreach effort.
- Some students conduct food drives in their neighborhoods: encourage yours to start that tradition!
- Every student is encouraged to sign up for canning. Students do not have to be in the Leadership class to participate. Students can sign up in room B-21 to sign up, or contact Mr. Amoroso at mamoroso@seq.org.
- If you would like to receive food, please leave a message on an anonymous M-A voicemail at 650-322-5311, ext. 58669.
MA is proud to announce this year's newest partner in the fight against hunger, our neighbors at Facebook! Facebook is supplying all of the reusable grocery bags that will be used to pack up all of the food that is given away on Distribution Day at Ecumenical Hunger Program in East Palo Alto on December 5.
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California Scholarship Federation Week
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a program that promotes and recognizes students with above-average grades. In order to become a member, the student must submit an application each semester the student is eligible. A point system specified in the CSF state by-laws establishes the membership requirements. Benefits for life or 100% members include recognition at M-A Senior Awards Night and in the M-A Graduation Program. Applications and course list are available on the M-A CSF webpage. From Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20, students should turn in their applications during lunch in front of the green/Library. This application process is for spring 2015 grades. The submitted application packet must include: - Completed CSF application
- $5 application fee in cash or a check made payable to M-A High School
- Copy of the previous semester's report card or transcript. (A copy of a transcript can now be printed from your student's Infinite Campus account. Sign in and select Reports beneath your student's name. DO NOT GO TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR YOUR TRANSCRIPT!)
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Holiday Gift Drive
It is time to brighten the holidays of families in need within the M-A community through the annual M-A Holiday Gift Drive. Last year we fulfilled the holiday wish lists of over 70 M-A families. We need your help again.
We are looking for families and groups to sponsor or adopt a needy family this season to help make their wishes come true. By participating in the M-A Holiday Gift Drive, your family, office, church, book club, sports team, scout troop, professional organization, church, and or social group can directly give to a family within our own M-A community.
As a donor, you will receive a wish list from an M-A family. The wish lists include names, ages, sizes, favorite colors and toy requests to make your shopping fun and easy. Our goal is to provide $30 gifts to family members 18 and under plus a gift card for the family. Gifts should include a toy for small children. Wrapped gifts will be dropped off at M-A on the morning of Monday, December 14, 2015.
To become a donor, sign up here. You will receive shopping tips, drop-off information and a link to your family's wish-list around the 4th of December. You can also access the link by going to mabears.org under special events.
If you find you would like to be a part of the gift drive, but do not have the time or opportunity, monetary donation of any amount are accepted and will go directly to buying gifts. Monetary donations can be dropped off at the M-A main office. Please make checks payable to Holiday Gift Drive.
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Nov 10 - Minimum Day & Special Activities
November 10 is scheduled as a Minimum Day at M-A, and there are special activities planned for each class. - 9th Grade: Students will be on campus from 8:45 am until 12:20 pm and engage in a variety of activities, including tutorial sessions with their academic core teachers and a general presentation for the entire class that will continue to support their transition to high school.
- 10th and 11th Grades: Students will be on campus from 8:45 am until 12:20 pm, and will start preparing for statewide testing by taking Smarter Balanced interim assessments. Testing will be in the subjects of English/Language Arts and Math. Results on these practice assessments will be available by December, and will let us know areas on which to focus as we prepare for Smarter Balanced testing in April.
- 12th Grade: Students will select from a variety of activities in which to participate. Senior activities will take place from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. There will be field trips to local community colleges, or students can stay on campus to get help with college applications and their personal statements.
All students will also participate in school-wide surveys that will provide a student voice on issues facing the school.
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Spring Review Classes for March 5 SAT
We are now accepting applications for the SAT review classes for the March 5th SAT exam. The application and additional information can be found here: SAT Registration. Please submit all applications by the end of November to help with our planning. Send questions to gwhitnah@seq.org.
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From the Guidance Office |
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Attention College-Bound Seniors
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 is College/High School Workshop Day. Come visit our collaborative work spaces for college applications and completing make up work at M-A. Bring your laptop or ipad with you if you have one (there will be limited access to school chrome books). If you are planning to attend community college next fall, sign up for a college field trip to Cañada College, Foothill College, or College of San Mateo. It's first come, first served, so turn in your permission slip ASAP. See Ms. Escobar for more information.
Here are some more helpful dates:
November 2015
- Register to take SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT as needed (finish before December)
- DUE NOV 30: UC and CSU application deadline. Don't wait to submit on the last day; the site WILL hiccup as the deadline approaches
- Send official SAT or ACT scores to your colleges
- Schedule college interviews
- Apply for scholarships
December 2015
- Complete all remaining college applications If admitted Early Decision, you must withdraw all other college applications
- Send official SAT or ACT scores to your colleges, as needed
- Schedule college interviews
- Do well on Fall semester finals
- Apply for scholarships
January 2016
- DUE JAN 1: Common Application
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To Parents of Juniors From the College and Career Center
As announced in previous BearNotes, the new date for the Junior Parent College Night will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7pm in the PAC Cafeteria, with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish (instead of November 17, 2015). The Sophomore Parent Night will be on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 6:30pm in the Library, also with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
Information for Juniors: In November, I will be making rounds to visit Juniors in their English classes to talk to them about preparing for the college application process. I will continue to communicate with Juniors throughout this year and next year via Naviance and School Loop, so please encourage them to check these and their " seq.org" account regularly. Much of the information I will share with Juniors will also be available on the CCC website and Naviance. For example, information about admissions testing is available on the CCC website, including a comparison of the New SAT vs. the ACT. You may also download a copy of the Junior Year Calendar at the CCC Website. In the second semester, there will be an optional weekly series of lunchtime presentations in the College/Career Center for Juniors. These lunchtime presentations will include topics like, "How Do I Start My College Search?", the UCs, CSU's, Private Colleges, Personal Statements and Supplemental Questions, and more. Juniors are encouraged to bring their lunch while attending these presentations. I also invite students and parents to attend Maria Furtado's talk on Thursday, November 19th at 7pm, which is part of the M-A Parent Education Series. Ms. Furtado is the Executive Director of Colleges that Change Lives, and she will be speaking on "Finding the Right Fit" for college. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available. Need help logging into "@seq.org" email account?This email account is similar to any other Gmail account, so students should go to www.gmail.com to sign in. If the student is having difficulty logging in, please see Ms. Nguyen, a counselor, or staff member. Need help logging into Naviance? For the email address, enter the student's ID# (don't include " @seq.org"). The password should be similar to their School Loop account. Though the Naviance account is linked to the student's email, it is meant to be shared as a family. Please talk to your student about logging in to Naviance. If the student is having difficulty logging into Naviance or their " @seq.org" email account, s/he should see a counselor or Ms. Nguyen in the CCC. ~ Mai Lien Nguyen, College Advisor |
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About the Parent Education Series
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SEQUOIA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Helping Young Athletes Reach their Potential
Steve Smith, PhD, Palo Alto University
Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall
Register here: http://athletepotential2015shs.eventbrite.com
How can parents support their student's participation in sports to encourage 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.
Steve Smith, PhD, is a psychologist and professor of clinical psychology in the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium of Palo Alto University. Dr. Smith served as the consulting psychologist for the Division I Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at UC Santa Barbara. He maintains a private practice, Sport Psychology and Research Center, where he works with school, club, and professional teams and athletes of all ages.
Parents, students, faculty/staff and community members welcome! Free admission. Spanish interpretation will be available.
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M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES Finding the Right Fit - A Conversation About the College Search
Maria Furtado, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)
Thursday, November 19, 2015, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Register here: http://www.ctcl2015ma.eventbrite.com
Join Maria Furtado, Executive Director of Colleges That Change Lives, for a conversation about helping your student find the "right fit" for college. Colleges That Change Lives, Inc. (CTCL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process. CTCL supports the goal of each student finding a college that develops a lifelong love of learning and provides the foundation for a successful and fulfilling life beyond college. Parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.
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M-A Music & Drama |
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M-A Drama Presents
Thursday to Saturday, November 12-14
Doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 7:30 pm
Students & Seniors: $10; Adults: $14
Come see M-A Drama's presentation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, a modern take on Shakespeare's classic comedy. For a preview, click here.
First performed in 1601, A Midsummer Night's Dream portrays the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors. Taking place in mythical Athens and an enchanted forest, the story includes a handsome fairy king, wood sprites and elves, a misguided parent, star-crossed lovers, and a weaver who's transformed into a half-donkey. Don't miss it!
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- WHAT: M-A's annual Big Band Dance!!
- WHEN: November 21, 2015
- ADMISSION:
- 7-8 pm early opening for seniors (65+) - admission FREE, although donations very welcome
- 8-11 pm for students ($10) and general adult admission ($25)
- WHERE: Ayers (old) Gym on M-A High School Campus
- HOW: Tickets on sale now at www.mabigbanddance.yapsody.com
- FREE: Dance Lessons included during the event
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Upcoming Auditions
Have an aspiring actor or singer in your family?
Encourage them audition for this year's Winter Musical!
Coming this February to the M-A Drama Department:
INTO THE WOODS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King's Festival, Little Red Riding Hood on her way to her grandmother's cottage, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the spell. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Auditions will be held: November 23-24th, From 3:30-7 pm, In the PACStudents who are interested should bring a 1 minute song from a musical. Questions? Come see Ms. Sundstrom in C-16 or send an email to asundstrom@seq.org.
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M-A Sports |
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Keep M-A Athletics Strong
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 Sports Achievements
Over the summer Mia Paulsen, a junior on M-A's Swimming and Diving Team, was designated High School All-American in Diving, an award given to the top 100 divers in the country (1-meter, 12 dives). She also competed at the US Junior Nationals in Orlando, Fl in August, 16-18 age group, and was a semi-finalist on 1-meter and platform.
As previously published, on Oct. 30 M-A swept the Athlete of the Week honors from the Palo Alto Weekly with Stavro Papadakis (football) and Jacqueline DiSanto/Leanna Collins (volleyball). We would also like to highlight that four additional M-A athletes got honorable mentions for the same honor: Kirby Knapp (volleyball), and Dylan Calderon, Jack Gray and Christian Wiseman (football).
~ Paul M. Snow, Athletic Director
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Boys Varsity Water Polo
The week of Oct. 26, the Bears hosted Carlmont for their last league game of the season, winning 26-8. The coaches decided to only play the seniors (Jack Beasley, James Calhoon, Christian Huhn, Alex Hakanson, Mostyn Fero, Spencer Gran, Jorge Pont, Henry Choi-Freeman, and Jackson Goudey), letting this great group of friends have one last fun game together. In the 4th quarter, goalie Goudey traded positions with Choi-Freeman. Goudey scored a goal from the field and Choi-Freeman had a save in goal.
This week the PAL Tournament was hosted by M-A. On Tuesday, the Bears crushed Carlmont 26-4. Scoring was led by Pont (5 goals, 2 assists) and Hakanson (4 goals and 3 assists). Gran contributed 3 goals, Choi-Freeman, Caryotakis, Calhoon and McMillan had 2 goals each while Huhn and Paquin each chipped in one. Chris Lobdell and Finn DePuy (bumped up to varsity for CCS play) each scored 2. Goudey had 4 saves in goal; Smith had 6 saves. In Round 2, the Bears beat Mills 13-5. Hakanson and Pont each had 2 goals and 2 assists, Maxwell had 2 and an assist, and Caryotakis, Calhoon, Huhn, Fero, Gran, Paquin and Choi-Freeman each scored. Goudey had 4 saves, Raff had 3 saves.
In the final on Saturday afternoon, the Bears played Menlo in front of a vocal crowd. The game got off to a nervous start and despite many good shots on goal, the Bears were down 1-4 at the end of the first quarter. Play was solid and clean (only three kickouts), but a number of bad passes resulting in turnovers hurt. Perhaps the biggest factor in the game was Menlo's goalie; even a penalty shot by Hakanson fired low and just inside the post was blocked. Caryotakis and Hakanson each scored 2, Huhn, Fero and Pont each scored 1. Raff had 3 saves, Smith had 4 saves. The final score was 7-11, and the Bears took 2nd place in the PAL Tournament. CCS play begins this week and M-A will host some quarterfinal games on Saturday, November 14. |
Girls Varsity Tennis
The M-A Girls Varsity tennis team capped another dominant run through the Peninsula Athletic League competition. In addition to winning the regular-season Bay Division championship, the Bears swept the singles and doubles titles at the PAL individual championships Thursday at Burlingame. Lanie Van Linge, M-A No. 1 singles player, had little trouble beating Burlingame in the singles title match, winning in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. Van Linge, a sophomore, had plenty of motivation to capture the PAL singles championship. She advanced to the finals as a freshman last year, but lost to eventual Central Coast Section finalist Mariko Iinuma of Hillsdale. Winning the PAL title this season, "was definitely the goal," Van Linge said.
There was no question an M-A team would win the doubles crown as Bears filled both spots in the championship match. In the end, it was Julia Marks and Yvette Leung topping teammates Sally Carlson and Julia Chan, 6-1, 6-4. Carlson, a senior among two sophomores and a freshman, said, "I think it's really good" (M-A's success this season). "It's a great way to leave the program." The season isn't over yet. Next week, the MA Varsity tennis team participates in the CCS tournament. Go Bears! |
Girls Varsity Volleyball
2015 PAL Champs!!! Yes, it's still true. Despite Tuesday's disappointing loss to a bunch of fired-up home-court Scots (23-25, 16-25, 26-28), the Bears are still the undisputed champions of the 2015 Pacific Athletic League. The team will play in the CCS Quarter-Finals on Saturday November 14 at 7 pm in Ayers Gym.
One might argue that the occasional loss helps build character. But one might also want to leave that loss behind and focus on the FABULOUS Senior Night celebration match against Half Moon Bay on Thursday. Emotions overflowed for our six beloved seniors, and it was they who took the court and masterfully swept the Cougars 25-10, 25-20, 25-13. Let's start with the stunning team captain Leanna Collins, who topped herself with a phenomenal 48% kill rate (12 total) and put up a couple of blocks to boot. Tatum Maines activated the springs in her feet and put down 9 kills to balance her 10 digs and a stealthy ace. Courtney Foliaki stoked up the positivity to contribute 5 kills, 3 digs, and two dizzying aces. Outside hitter Kelsey Tonsfeldt was steady and graceful on the court, killing 4 and acing 2. Shauna Sabet stores grit under that headband, and she whipped it out for 2 aces and 12 digs. And the delightful Rachel Gerber rallied the team, rounding out the kill count and putting up a whole lot of we-got-this attitude. A couple of juniors had to slip in here and there - Kirby "under the radar" Knapp with 33 perfect-placement assists, and Kiana Sales with an ace and a bunch of digs. But really, folks, this is the moment to recognize, celebrate, and get your Kleenex out. The Seniors rock and we're going to miss them something awful.
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Girls JV Volleyball
What a finish! The JV team went out victorious as they won their final two matches of the season. First up was Carlmont who just weeks earlier had beaten the Bears. Fueled by a desire to win this time around, the Bears took the first set in a point-by-point duel filled with dynamic kills, awesome assists, memorable serving and countless digs in a 26-24 victory. But the Scots weren't ready to take a loss on their home court and worked up a comfortable 9 point lead to 11-20 in the second set. Lights out for the Bears? Hardly! Lila Roginski came to the service line and through a series of aces and unbelievable, fast-moving Bears teamwork stunned the Scots by bringing the score to 18-20. The final points were fiercely fought because the Scots refused to take the loss, but the Bears' kills, blocks, digs and serving overpowered them and MA took the match 25-23!! Amazing win against a very strong team!! Thursday's final home game against Half Moon Bay squad was special because every member of our team hit the floor, gave their best, and contributed to the win (25-21, 25-10)! The JV team and their parents would like to give a public shout-out of appreciation to Coach Joan Gerber and Assistant Coach Lauryn Anderson, who have kept the team rolling and well-oiled day after day since September! Thanks coaches--we are grateful for your dedication and commitment to our team!
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Cross County
The Bears varsity teams both advanced to the CCS Championships based on their results at the PAL League Finals held at Crystal Springs on Saturday, November 7. In addition to many personal best times, the Bears teams came away with 3 first place team results and individual Bears runners won all 3 of the girl's races.
Annalisa Crowe continued to dominate the varsity girls' field, winning her race by almost 30 seconds and further narrowing the gap to a nearly 30 year old M-A record on the Crystal Springs course. While Half Moon Bay (HMB) set a fast pace in the first mile, they eventually faded and the entire Bears varsity squad of seven runners finished ahead of HMB's 4th place runner. The varsity girls beat their nearest PAL competitor by a wide 42-104 margin and were led by scorers Annalisa Crowe (1), Cat DePuy (3), Madeleine Baier (5), Anna Leake (16), and Olivia Shane (17). The junior varsity girls, despite having a depleted squad of only 6 runners, easily handled their nearest competitor Terra Nova by a 28-55 score. The junior varsity girls were led by another first place finisher, Chloe Mauvais (1), as well as Abby Lindquist (2), Elizabeth Muenzen (5), Molly Davis (9), and Aliza Katzman (11). Although the frosh-soph girls placed 4th in their race, Cricket Gorey (1) earned an individual first place result by a 41 second margin. She was supported by Bears scorers Maggie Collins (12), Maile Coberly (16), Meghan Child (27), and Alison Snyder (32).
The varsity boys placed 3rd out of 16 teams in a field dominated by Half Moon Bay. The Bears were led by scorers Robert Lane (9), Andrew Salinas (11), Kevin Conrad (15), Rohan DePuy (16), and Luke Scandlyn (30). Lane and Salinas managed to break up an HMB sweep of the race and both finished in an elite group below the 17 minute mark. The frosh/soph boys outdistanced 12 other teams to win their race by 42 points. The frosh/soph boys were led by scorers Cameron Plume (2), Karl Zahlaas-Liebner (3), Nicolas Hafer (5), Justin Li (11), and Kyle Conrad (14). The junior varsity boys earned a solid 2nd place to the Half Moon Bay squad and were led by scorers Max Colbert (4), Lukas Rash (6), Tommy Bohac (8), Alan Beilin (15), and Henry Morrissey (18).
The varsity team's next competition will be against their Division 1 rivals in the CCS Championships on Saturday, November 14 at Crystal Springs in Belmont. The top 2 girls teams and top 3 boys teams in Division 1 will advance to the state championships.
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JV Football
In a closely contested battle, the MA JV team dropped a close decision to the Burlingame Panthers 14-13. The team controlled most of the action for most of the game and statistically won, however a couple of close plays were all the difference. Touchdowns were scored by Jhavante Hill and Noa Ngalu and the entire team participated in a great defense of effort. Final game for the JV team is at Woodside at 4 pm on Friday.
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Varsity Football
M-A ended league play Friday night with a 14 - 0 loss to Burlingame resulting in a three way tie for first place in the PAL Bay Division between M-A, Burlingame and Sacred Heart Prep. M-A's defense held Burlingame well below their season average of over 30 points a game. The defense was led by Christian Wiseman with 12 tackles, Marcus Gershenberg with 9 tackles and a quarterback sack, Bryce Rodgers with 8 tackles and a quarterback sack and Stavro Papadakis with 8 tackles. Wiseman also caused a fumble that Rodgers recovered. On offense, Jordan Mims ran for 78 yards and Justin Friedsam caught 5 passes for 60 yards. Congratulations to the Bears for winning a share of first place in the tough PAL Bay Division. Come out to cheer on the Bears in their final regular season game against cross-town rival Woodside, Friday night at 7:00 at Woodside.
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Girls Varsity Water Polo
On Tuesday the girls faced Carlmont in the first round of the PAL tournament. The Bears went scoreless in the first quarter but came back, bagging 3 goals in the 2nd ending the half up 3-1. Intensity was then ramped up by CHS but MA ended the game winning 5-4. Olivia Jackson scored 2 goals and had a steal, Kate Denend 1 goal, 1 assist and a steal, Maddie Maxwell 1 goal, 2 assists and 1 steal, Annabelle Paris rounded out the scoring with a goal and 2 steals. Ayla Huhn had 1 assist and 2 steals and Kyra Sheeper 1 assist and 3 steals. Lauren McGinnis saved 7 shots in goal.
The second game of the PAL was against Burlingame on Thursday. After losing to them earlier in the season the Bears had nothing to lose and jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Burlingame answered back with 3 as well tying it up. The Bears then trailed the remainder of the game trying hard to find the back of the net. Lauren McGinnis and Alexa Finn fended off 5 shots in goal but Bears could not come back and lost 6-11. Paris scored 3 goals, Jackson 2 goals and Maxwell 1 goal. Sheeper again was instrumental by stealing 3 balls as well as Denand, Huhn and Sherman all getting a steal. The last game of the PAL was Saturday with the Bears playing Woodside for 3rd place. The last time the Bears met Woodside they pulled out a W but knew this was going to be a battle; and a battle it was! After regulation play the game was tied 5-5. It remained 5-5 until the 4th overtime period, now in sudden death, when the Wildcats lobbed in a goal winning the game 6-5. Our MA girls played hard the entire game--Sheeper was a dominant force on defense, stealing 4 balls, blocking 1 shot and assisting another. Denend and Sherman helped the defense with a steal and a block as well. Top scorer was Jackson with 3 goals, 1 steal, 1 block, Maxwell with 1 goal, 1 assist and 2 steals and Paris 1 goal, 1 steal. McGinnis fended off 9 shots in goal. The Bears will begin the CCS tournament Tuesday. Check the website calendar for venue and times.
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Community |
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Are You Ready to MAKE a Difference?
Do you want to help a student succeed in school and help them learn how to think critically and be creative? Do you enjoy working with kids and seeing the joy of young learning? If so, come join us as a Maker Mentor in the award winning Makerspaces in the Ravenswood School District (RUSD). Each Makerspace consists of five to six stations that challenge students on different creative projects: robotics, laser cutting, sewing, 3D printing, crafting, coding, etc.
If you are curious, creative, and collaborative, come mentor students as they use these skills to build, experiment and play. It's fun and educational for both students AND mentors. These Makerspaces and kids who need mentors are right here in your community. Makerspace Mentor opportunities are available Monday-Thursday from 11:00 to 1:30 starting November 16. One hour of training is required. Sign up to receive more info here, or contact Victor Aw, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information.
Join us! Help mentor little Makers! You never know, one day they may change the world!
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Support College Success for Local Low-Income Students
Become a mentor to a talented first-generation college student. The Peninsula College Fund, which provides four-year college scholarships, 1-1 adult mentors, college and career success training, and summer internship support to low-income, first-generation college students, is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors to college students. Mentors offer advice, support, and role modeling to a student throughout the student's college career. Prospective mentors can learn more about this life-changing experience at our website. This highly effective organization serves mid-peninsula high school students from Palo to Redwood City. For questions about mentoring, contact Iris Bustos, Program Coordinator, at iris@peninsulacollegefund.org or at (650)779-5002.
Make a difference today!
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Alpine Strikers Football Club is looking for 2001 born girls to form new club soccer teams for the upcoming spring season. We anticipate two groups, one gold/premier team and one "developmental" feeder team with a plan to build a National Premier League team in 1-2 years. Tryouts will be held on November 14 in Menlo Park (Field & Time TBD). If interested, please contact the age group coordinator, Miles Keep, for more information.
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The La Entrada School Used Book Fair is NOW OPEN to the Community!
Please join us at La Entrada for our annual Used Book Fair! With over 6,000 new & nearly-new books to choose from, we have a great selection of authors and titles for children, young adults and adults alike.
Location: La Entrada Middle School MUR across from office (2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park)Hours: Monday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov.13 (closed Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day), 7:30 am - 4 pm Prices: $1, $3, $5, $8 (cash & check only)
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Woodside High Class of 2016 Holiday Boutique
The Woodside Class of 2016 is hosting a Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 14 from 10 am to 3 pm at Woodside High in the small gym.
- Entry fee is $1
- Door prizes and a bake sale
- Over 40 amazing vendors and crafters
- Parking on both the Churchill and Alameda entrances
Get your holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving!
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Nicaragua Summer Exchange Program
Is your student looking for an opportunity to improve Spanish language skills? We're on a mission to make Spanish fluency affordable, authentic and impactful! The Nicaragua Summer Exchange and the University of Leon have partnered to offer a dynamic high school summer experience in colonial Granada & Leon. Better than a student tour--gain a lifetime of skills in Latin America's only high school summer exchange. This program allows students to immerse themselves in the culture and language of Nicaragua while spending time in the quaint colonial city of Granada. We offer scholarships, AP Spanish support, gap year without program fees, internships and college credit.
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2015 Holiday Showcase - Tuesday, December 15, 2015, 6-8 pm
Come join the City of Menlo Park Community Services Department on December 15, 2015 from 6-8 pm at the M-A Performing Arts Center for 2015 Holiday Showcase! Included in our collection of class offerings you will find dance, ballet, gymnastics, fitness, music, cooking, theater, martial arts, drumming, boot camps, and a magnitude of sports for all ages, levels, and abilities. We pride ourselves on creating a community that is vibrant, diverse, and fun! Come see all that we have to offer in our fabulous collection of classes and programs where you, our talented community, enter into the spotlight. $5 for adults (13 yrs and above) and free for children (12 yrs and under). Reserve tickets online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-holiday-showcase-tickets-18301916525.
Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 5, 2015. 7:30-11:30 am
The City of Menlo Park Community Services Department will be hosting the annual "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 7:30 - 11:30 am at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center located at 700 Alma Street. Activities will include pancake breakfast, letter writing to Santa, holiday crafts, balloon twisting, visiting and picture taking with Santa, and a fun time with friends & family. $7 for adults (13 years old and above) and $5 for children (12 years old and under). $1.00 OFF ticket price with donation of an unwrapped toy for the Fire Fighter Toy Drive.
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Help future M-A Bears improve STEM skills
Science lab volunteers needed to help with 6th grade frog dissection labs at Willow Oaks Elementary School, 620 Willow Road, Menlo Park on Monday, November 9, 9:20-10:45am, 11-12:25 pm or 1:20- 2:30 pm. Help students follow directions, record observations, learn vocabulary. No advance knowledge needed. Volunteers work with 4 students at a work station. Lab protocols will be emailed to you the day before. Contact Elizabeth Schar at elizabeth@lab-ready.org OR go to www.Lab-Ready.org and click on 'Volunteer Now' OR go to Willow Oaks Sign Up Genius |
The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
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Conocer y saludar a la Directora
Viernes 20 de noviembre 8:45 am Cafetería
Por favor acompáñenme a un café, desayuno ligero, y pequeña conversación. El objetivo de nuestra discusión será uso de nuestro sistema de aprendizaje School Loop. Espero verlos el 20 de Noviembre.
~ Simone Rick-Kennel, Principal
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Se aproxima la semana de la California Scholarship Federation, CSF, (Federación Californiana de Becas)
Se aproxima la semana de la California Scholarship Federation, CSF, (Federación Californiana de Becas) del 16 al 20 de Noviembre. La CSF es un programa que promueve y reconoce a los estudiantes que obtienen calificaciones por encima del promedio académico. Para volverse un miembro, el estudiante debe enviar una solicitud cada semestre en que dicho estudiante obtuvo las calificaciones que lo hacen elegible para participar. El estatuto de la CSF especifica un sistema de puntos requeridos para afiliarse. Los miembros 100% o de por vida gozan de beneficios que incluyen un reconocimiento especial la Noche de los Premios Seniors de M-A, así como en los programas de Graduación de M-A. Las solicitudes y la lista de los cursos están disponibles en la página M-A CSF. Del Lunes 16 de noviembre al viernes 20 de noviembre, los estudiantes deben entregar sus solicitudes durante el almuerzo en el prado (the green) frente de la biblioteca. Este proceso de solicitud se a las calificaciones de la primavera del 2015. Por favor, contacte a Kim Steer en president@mabearpta.org si tiene alguna pregunta. El paquete de solicitud debe incluir:
- Solicitud a la CSF con datos completos.
- Cuota única de $5 dólares en efectivo o en cheque hecho a nombre de M-A Highschool.
- Una copia o transcripción del reporte de calificaciones del semestre anterior. (Una copia de la transcripción puede ser obtenida en la cuenta de Infinite Campus del estudiante. Para tal efecto, entre en la página y seleccione "Reports" debajo del nombre del estudiante. NO VAYA A LA OFICINA DE CONSEJERIA PARA OBTENER SU TRANSCRIPCION.)
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Sobre el Diez de Noviembre
10 de noviembre será un día mínimo de M-A y habrá actividades especiales previstas para cada clase.
- 9no grado: Estudiantes estarán en la escuela de 8:45 hasta 12:20 y participar en una variedad de actividades, incluyendo sesiones de tutoría con los profesores académicos y una presentación general para toda la clase que continuará apoyando la transición a la escuela secundaria.
- grados 10 y 11: Estudiantes esteraran en la escuela de 8:45 hasta 12:20 y se preparan para la prueba estatal tomando evaluaciones provisionales de Smarter Balanced. El examen será en las asignaturas de Inglés/Artes del lenguaje y matemáticas. Los resultados de estas evaluaciones de práctica estarán disponibles en diciembre y nos avisaran las áreas en que necesitamos concentrarnos mientras nos preparamos para el examen Smarter Balanced en abril.
- 12 º: Los estudiantes seleccionarán de una variedad de actividades en las que participaran. Las actividades se llevarán a cabo de 9:00 hasta 12:00. Habrá excursiones a colegios comunitarios locales, o los estudiantes pueden permanecer en la escuela para obtener ayuda con sus declaraciones personales y aplicaciones de la Universidad.
Todos los estudiantes también participarán en encuestas de toda la escuela que proporcionan una voz de estudiante en los problemas que confronta la escuela.
~ Steve Lippi, Instructional Vice Principal
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Invitamos a los padres de familia a asistir a los talleres educativos de 6 a 8 pm 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. |
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Clases de Repaso en primavera para el SAT del 5 de Marzo
Estamos aceptando desde ya solicitudes para registrarse en las clases de repaso para el examen SAT del 5 de marzo. La solicitud e información adicional pueden ser encontradas aquí: SAT Registration. Por favor, envie toda aplicación antes del fin de noviembre para ayudarnos con el proceso de planeación. Mande sus preguntas a: gwhithah@seq.org
~ Gregg Whitnah, co-Math Department Chair
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¡¡Atención estudiantes del doceavo grado!!
El martes, 10 de noviembre del 2015 es el dia de talleres para la universidad o escuela preparatoria.
Venga a visitar nuestros espacios de trabajo colaborativos para aplicar a las universidades y completar trabajos atrasados o incompletos en la escuela Menlo-Atherton. Traiga su computadora o "ipad," si usted tiene una (habrá acceso limitado a los "chromebooks" de la escuela.) Si usted tiene planes de asistir al colegio comunitario para el otoño, inscríbase para asistir un paseo a Cañada College, Foothill College, o College of San Mateo. El estudiante que entregue su formulario de permiso primero obtendrá un espacio para ir al paseo, así que entregue su formulario de permiso lo más pronto posible. Vea a la señora Escobar par más información.
A continuación listamos otras fechas de importancia:
Noviembre del 2015
- Registrarse para presentar los exámenes SAT, SAT Subject Test y/o ACT según sea necesario (termine antes de diciembre).
- Fecha límite 30 de Noviembre: Fecha límite de entrega de la solicitud para UC y CSU. No espere para enviar la solicitud el último día pues el sitio de la red se va a congestionar a medida que se aproxima la fecha límite de entrega.
- Envie resultados oficiales de su SAT o ACT a sus universidades.
- Programe entrevistas con las universidades.
- Solicite becas escolares.
Diciembre 2015
- Finalice todas las solicitudes a las universidades que aún le queden por completar. Si es admitido por Admición Temprana, deberá retirar cualquier otra solicitud universitaria.
- Mande sus resultados oficiales del SAT o ACT a sus universidades según sea necesario.
- Programe entrevistas con las universidades.
- Obtenga buenos resultados en los exámenes finales del semestre de otoño.
- Solicite becas escolares.
Enero 2016
- Fecha límite Primero de Enero: Solicitud Común.
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Para los Padres de estudiantes en grado Junior departe del Centro de universidades y carreras.
Como se anunció en el BearNotes anterior, la nueva fecha para la noche de las universidades para los padres de los estudiantes de tercer año, Juniors, será el martes, 19 de enero de 2016 a las 7:00 pm en la cafetería del PAC, con interpretación simultánea en español (en vez del 17 de noviembre de 2015). La noche para padres de estudiantes del segundo año, Sophomore, será el martes, 15 de marzo del 2016 a las 6:30 pm en la biblioteca, también con interpretación simultánea en español. En noviembre, estaré haciendo visitas a los estudiantes Juniors durante sus clases de Inglés para hablar con ellos acerca de la preparación del proceso de solicitud universitaria. Voy a seguir comunicandome con los jóvenes a lo largo de este año y el próximo año vía Naviance y School Loop y sus siguientes cuentas de correo electrónico " seq.org" , así que por favor anímelos a consultar este correo electrónico regularmente para que no se pierda información importante. Mucha de la información que compartiré con los jóvenes en mi visita a sus clases de inglés también estará disponible en la Página Web de la CCC y Naviance. Por ejemplo, información sobre pruebas de admisión disponible en el sitio web de CCC, que incluye una comparación del nuevo SAT vs ACT. Puede descargar una copia del calendario de Junior en la web del CCC y que también voy dar a los estudiantes. El segundo semestre, se ofrecerá una serie semanal opcional de presentaciones durante el almuerzo en el centro para Universidades y Carreras para los jóvenes. Estas presentaciones a la hora del almuerzo incluirán temas como, "¿Cómo empiezo mi búsqueda de la Universidad?", las UCs, las CSUs, universidades privadas, declaraciones personales y preguntas adicionales y mucho más. Se recomienda a los Juniors traer su almuerzo mientras asisten a las presentaciones en el Centro de Universidades y Carreras. También invito a los estudiantes y padres para asistir a la charla de Maria Furtado el jueves, 19 de noviembre a las 7:00 pm, que es parte de la serie de Educación para Padres de M-A. La Sra. Furtado es la Directora Ejecutiva de Universidades que Cambian Vidas, y hablará sobre "Encuentre su Universidad a la Medida Perfecta". Interpretación simultánea en español estará disponible.Necesitas ayuda para entrar en tu cuenta de correo electrónico "@seq.org" ?Esta cuenta de correo electrónico es similar a cualquier otra cuenta de Gmail, por lo que los estudiantes deben ir a la www.gmail.com, para iniciar la sesión. Si tienes dificultades para iniciar sesión, consulta con la Sra. Nguyen, un consejero o cualquier miembro del personal. Necesitas ayuda para entrar en Naviance?Para a dirección de correo electrónico, ingresa el número de identificación (ID #) del estudiante (no incluyas el " @seq.org"). La contraseña debe ser similar a tu cuenta de School Loop. Aunque la cuenta el Naviance está vinculada al correo electrónico del estudiante, está pensada para que pueda ser compartida en familia. Por favor hable con su estudiante sobre iniciar la sesión en Naviance. Si el estudiante tiene dificultad para entrar en Naviance o su cuenta de correo " @seq.org" debe avisar a un consejero o a la Sra. Nguyen en el CCC. ~ Mai Lien Nguyen, College Advisor |
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From the BearNotes Editors
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