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Calendar
THIS WEEK
- MON, Feb 1: Tryouts begin for Track & Field, Boys Volleyball, and Girls Lacrosse
- TUE, Feb 2: Community College Night for seniors & parents, 6-8 pm, PAC Café
- TUE, Feb 2: American Math Contest (AMC) for students at 1:30 pm
- THU, Feb 4: Parent Ed: "Mastering Difficult Conversations", 7pm, M-A PAC
- FRI, Feb 5: 9th grade parent coffee: "Sophomore Year," 8:30-10 am, PAC Café
NEXT WEEK
UPCOMING
- TUE, Feb 16: Last day to drop a class with no penalty
- WED, Feb 17: Parent Ed: "Distracted Driving," 7pm, Carlmont PAC
- THU, Feb 18: Parent Ed: "Finding the Right Fit for College," 7 pm, Carrington Hall
- MON, Feb 22-FRI, Feb 26: California Scholarship Federation Week
- THU, Feb 25: Parent Ed: "The Psychology of Technology," 7pm, Woodside HS MUR
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 From the Guidance Office |
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2016-17 Course Registration
Counselors are meeting with juniors to register for the 2016-17 academic year. We will be giving students a copy of their transcript and a yellow sheet to review proposed classes with parents/guardians and obtain parent/guardian signatures. Juniors may also receive other informational handouts. Please be aware that juniors should be sharing the Course Selection form with parents/guardians this week. All students enrolling in any Advanced Placement (AP) course for the 2016-17 school year must have a completed AP Disclosure form on file no later than May 20, 2016. The AP Disclosure form can be found at http://tinyurl.com/APdisclosure. Any student enrolling in his or her first AP course during the 2016-17 school year must have a parent or guardian attend the mandatory meeting on Tuesday, April, 26, 2016 at 6 pm in English in the library. |
Grade 10 and 11 students and parents are invited to attend College Admission Tests Information Night on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the PAC. Bruce Reed, an expert on admissions testing and from Compass Education Group, will be presenting information on the SAT, ACT, and Subject Tests. This is an opportunity to learn more about these tests, their differences, sensible approaches to college admissions testing, and colleges' evolving policies around the use of test scores.
PSAT Scores are available now online at https://studentscores.collegeboard.org. Creating an account here should give you access to your scores and much more. If for some reason you are not able to log in, try refreshing the page and/or logging in and out (this may take a few times). If you log in and are not able to see your scores, select "Add Scores" and verify personal information to access your scores. Paper PSAT score reports will be distributed in your English classes within the next few weeks.
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Community College Night for Seniors and Parents
Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 6 to 8 pm, PAC Café
Join us for Community College Night and pizza on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 6:00-8:00 pm at the PAC Cafeteria. PLEASE RSVP so that we can order enough pizza, drinks, etc. Enjoy pizza while learning about the application process, student life, career programs, and how to transfer to a 4-yr college. Colleges attending will include Cañada, College of San Mateo, Skyline, Foothill, and De Anza Colleges. Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish is available. For more details, please see the RSVP form. If you need to cancel, please contact mlnguyen@seq.org. ~ Mai Lien Nguyen, College & Career Counselor
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Learn About Next Year's Electives
Guidance counselors will be enrolling all juniors, sophomores, and freshmen in the next few weeks in their English classes. The students of Video Production developed NEW commercials for all of our entry level electives to help and you and your students choose the class that fits best with their interests. There are over 30 commercials for over 50 electives to choose from. Please take a moment to explore and enjoy this video compiling all the commercials made by M-A students. |
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Spring SAT Prep Classes
We are now accepting applications for the SAT review classes to prepare for the May 7 SAT exam. Both zero period and after school classes will be held in March and April. You will find the application and additional information here. We would like to receive all applications by February 17 to help in our planning. Send questions to gwhitnah@seq.org.
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Send a Rose Gram
This Valentine's Day, have a rose and personal note delivered your student/s and favorite M-A staff members during class! The profits go to the AVID program and help fund training, classroom supplies, and college field trips for AVID students.
From February 1, the price is $5 per rose. For every five roses purchased, you get one more free.
To order roses, download and complete the form (one form per rose recipient please), then email it to Rachel Andres at randres@seq.org or deliver to Rachel Andres' mailbox. Hard copies of the form are also available in the front office. Payment can be mailed to Rachel Andres at 555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027 or dropped off in her mailbox.
AVID Rose Grams are a great way to surprise your student/s and favorite staff members for Valentine's Day. Thank you in advance for supporting Menlo-Atherton AVID! |
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Purchase a Yearbook Ad for Your Senior
If you would like to buy space for your senior in the yearbook, now is the time! It's a great way to show your support and pride and celebrate your student's successes and milestones. |
From the Foundation for the Future |
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Looking Ahead to Sophomore Year at M-A!
Class of 2019 Parent Coffee
Sponsored by the M-A Foundation for the Future
Friday, February 5
8:30 - 10 am
Performing Arts Center Café
Please join us for an interesting and informative discussion with Principal Simone Kennel and guidance counselors about curriculum choices available to your rising sophomore. Learn about the multiple pathways offered in math and science, as well as elective opportunities.
Refreshments will be served.
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2016 M-A Foundation Auction Party! Early Bird Tickets on Sale!
Buy Your Tickets NOW and Keep M-A Rocking!
Saturday, March 12, 6:30 to 11:30pm
Early Bird Tickets Available at
A night of unforgettable music and dancing at the Fox Forum in Redwood City.
This new fun club setting is the perfect place to party...
where the music (high-energy party band MPulse) and the company will rock you and
the live auction items will make you roar!
#MARocknRoar
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From the PTA |
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Opportunity for Input on Common Core Math Materials
The Sequoia district adopted new, common core geometry materials last year. This year the district is reviewing options for Algebra I and Algebra II curriculum. On two different evenings, the district is providing the opportunity for parents to see the geometry materials currently in place and to provide input about the Algebra I and Algebra II materials.What: Opportunity to review materials and provide input When: Feb 8th or Feb 24th, 6:00-7:30 pm (parents can drop in anytime) Where: Birch Room at the District Office, 480 James Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062Staff will be present to assist you and answer any questions.
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Wanted!! Parent Volunteers for the Senior Fashion Show
If you're interested in helping with a super fun event, we would love to have you join our team. Please express interest to either Marcia Hakanson at marciahakanson@yahoo.com or Grayson Lane at grayson4lane@gmail.com. |
DID YOU KNOW...?
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Week
February 22nd - 26!
What is CSF and how does my student qualify?
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 he or she is eligible. A point system specified in the CSF state by-laws establishes the membership requirements. Benefits for life or 100% members (seal bearers) include recognition at M-A Senior Awards Night and in the M-A Graduation Program, a Federation chapter seal on diploma along with a certificate cover, a CSF tassel, cord with medallion and a CSF pin. Applications and course lists are available on the M-A CSF webpage. From Monday, February 22 through Friday, February 26 students should turn in their application during lunch in front of the Green/Library. This application process is for Fall 2015 grades. The submitted application packet must include: - Completed CSF application
- $5 application fee in cash or check made payable to M-A High School
- Copy of the previous semester's report card or transcript. (A copy of a transcript can be printed from your students Infinite Campus Account.) Sign in and select Reports beneath your student's name. DO NOT GO TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR YOUR TRANSCRIPT!
The application requires a minimum of 10 points from 2015 Fall grades. A's =3 CSF points B's = 2 CSF points AP or AS A's = 4 CSF points * AP or AS B's = 3 CSF points* (AP or AS classes earn and extra point) or if you'd like to volunteer to help collect applications in February.
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Mastering Difficult Conversations with Your Teen
An evening with Eran Magen, PhD
Thursday, February 4, 2016, 7-8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Trying to offer support when your adolescent seems upset or stressed can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. In this highly interactive 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to offer emotional support comfortably and effectively when your teen is experiencing strong emotions such as stress, frustration, anxiety, or anger. You will learn how to respond in a way that helps your student feel better and think more clearly, while strengthening your relationship.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. 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, faculty/staff, and community members. Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Founding Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590. For Spanish, contact Lilly Quiñonez, Parent Center Coordinator, at 650-322-5311 ext. 5255.
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CARLMONT PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Distracted Driving Workshop
with Kelly Browning, PhD, Executive Director, and Leanna Clegg, Education Outreach Coordinator, Impact Teen Drivers (California Highway Patrol)
Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 7-9 pm
Carlmont High School, Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Automobile collisions are the leading cause of death for our nation's teens. The overwhelming majority of these crashes are caused by inexperience or distractions-not "thrill-seeking" or deliberate risk-taking. Teens drivers are at the highest risk: the crash rate for 16 years olds is four times that of adults. In this workshop, you will learn:
- Strategies to keep your teens safe on the road
- Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws
- The Rules of the Road for teen drivers
- How YOU can stop the #1 killer of teens in America--reckless and distracted driving
Parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome! Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission. Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590.
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SEQUOIA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Finding the Right Fit - A Conversation about the College Search
with Maria Furtado, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)
Thursday, February 18, 2016, 7-8:30 pm
Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City
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 will be available. Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Founding Director, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590. For Spanish, contact Mayela Ramirez, Parent Center Coordinator, 650-369-1411 ext. 63105.
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WOODSIDE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
The Psychology of Technology:
Parenting the Always-On Generation
with Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet and Erica Pelavin, My Digital TAT2
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 7-8:30 pm
Woodside High School, Multi-Use Room (MUR)
199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside
How are teens using technology today? Our students are "digital natives" -- they have grown up in a world of online access and ever-changing media devices. Every parent knows that it's hard to keep up with kids and social media. How can you teach your teens responsibility and ethics online? What is the best way to parent the "always-on" generation? Join Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet, PPSC, LCSW, Erica Pelavin, LCSW, PhD, from My Digital TAT2 for a highly interactive workshop on digital trends, psychological responses to social media, and the impact of social media on the adolescent brain. My Digital TAT2 has worked with over 14,000 students throughout the Bay Area. They recently formed focus groups of middle and high school students who support MDT2 and keep their work on the cutting edge, sharing student perspective and voice. Parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome! Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission. Woodside Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the Woodside PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Director, The Parent Education Series, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or (650) 868-0590. For Spanish, contact Maricela Lopez, Bilingual Parent Liaison, at (650) 367-7263 Ext. 45323.
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#1TEAM #1COMMUNITY
MENLO-ATHERTON 11TH ANNUAL BIG BEAR RUN 2016!
Join our families, neighbors, students and athletes on Sunday, May 1, 2015 at 9 am sharp!
Every year MA Boosters grants over $110,000 to fund the basic needs of teams with support to all our committed student-athletes. This effort ensures that our diverse student body is provided an excellent education in and out of the classroom. Without this support, the continuity of these enriching athletic programs will be compromised.
BECOME A SPONSOR AND #GET ON THE SHIRT 2016
Please join the Boosters and go to m-aboosters.org to make a donation and become a 11th Annual Big Bear Run Sponsor. We are currently looking for corporate and family sponsors. Details on the sponsorship levels are outlined on the website or on the sponsorship form.
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Tryouts for Boys Volleyball
Tryouts for boys volleyball will begin tomorrow night, Monday, February 1st at 8:15pm in Ayers Gym. Please check out the athletic website under Spring Sports/Volleyball/Boys Varsity Volleyball/News (http://bearsathletics.org/main/teamnews/id/3538368/seasonid/3964386) for more information about tryouts and the complete tryout schedule.
Anyone interested in trying out needs to fill out our online registration form for volleyball tryouts. In addition, winter athletes must also contact Coach Ron Whitmill no later than Sunday, January 31 at maboysvolleyball@gmail.com. |
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Tryouts for Girls Lacrosse
Girls lacrosse (Varsity and JV) will begin their tryouts on Monday, February 1, 2016. Meet by the turf field at 3:45pm. Bring stick, goggles, mouth guards, water bottle, cleats, and running sneakers. Tryouts will last for 5 days from 3:45 until 6pm, with rosters announced on the evening of February 5 via email. Questions? Email Coach J at jmittle23@gmail.com. |
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Tryouts for Track & Field
Track and Field tryouts will begin Monday, February 1 at 3:45 at the track. Make sure you are cleared by the office and on time! Any questions? If so see Coach Perry in room G-7.
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Wrestling
Liberty High School Tournament - (Boy's Tournament) This past Saturday 9 boys of the MA wrestling team competed at Liberty High School in Brentwood, California. RicAnthony Gold, defeated all his opponents by pin and earned first place. Julian pinned two of his opponents and earned a minor and earned 3rd place. Nicky Wong pinned his opponent from Benicia and earned a minor over his opponent from Antioch. Wong earned 2nd place. Sal Ruiz pinned two opponents and majored his opponent to earn 3rd place. Makisi Tonga and Lorenzo Sanchez both earned a pin in round robin rounds to earn 2nd place.
Seaside Showdown (Girl's Tournament). On 1/23, the M-A girls wrestling team competed at the Seaside Showdown at Terra Nova High School. Many of the girls placed, with Lauren Fuller (103) placing fifth and Lauren McDonnell (123), Livienna Lie (191), and Paola Ramirez (133) placing third. Folashade Akinola (162) took second in the varsity bracket and Angie Bautista (118) won her weight class.
Boys Varsity Soccer
On Wednesday Jan. 27, MA boys Varsity Soccer defeated Carlmont on their home turf 3-0. Goals scored by Ethan Oro, Quinn Rowland and Axel Brenner. Solid defense by Micah Shalowitz, Patrick Quinn, Jeffrey Propp, Kyle Bryan and Rowland.
On Friday, the team headed to Half Moon Bay for a rainy battle where the Bears were defeated 0-2. The team is still #1 in the standings, ahead of Aragon and Sequoia. They play Hillsdale (Wednesday) and Sequoia (Friday) at home this week so come cheer on the team.
Girls Varsity Soccer
Menlo-Atherton Bears lose 5-1 to Woodside High School:
The Menlo-Atherton Bears faced the undefeated Woodside Wildcats on Jan. 26, giving up 4 goals in the first half, despite strong defensive play by senior Kasey Love, juniors Ali Sivilotti and Allison Galbraith, and sophomore Grace Briegher. Sophomore goalkeeper Breanna Sandoval did an excellent job on defense. The Bears only goal came just before the half, when junior Margaret Child sent a corner kick to junior Sivilotti, who headed the ball into the net. The Bears allowed only 1 goal in the second half, holding the Wildcats to 5-1 for the final score. Consistent offensive efforts by forwards Talia Missan, Josephine Cotto, and Katie Guenin were thwarted by the strong Woodside defense. Senior Sarah McLeod just missed the net at the close of the game, and Menlo-Atherton took some comfort in being the only PAL team to score on Woodside so far this season.
Menlo-Atherton beat Capuchino High School 2-0:
The Menlo-Atherton Bears battled the Capuchino Mustangs to a 2-0 win on Jan. 28! The game started out slow due to the muddy sluggish field. Capuchino aggressively attempted to stop M-A from moving up the field with body play and continued to get fouled and carded throughout the game. Mara Cavallaro, Kasey Love, Zoe Ford, and Margaret Child responded with great speed and passing to thwart the Mustangs. The Bears found the net late in the first half, as senior Julia Moreton crossed a ball to senior Ford for the goal. In the second half, junior Alissa McNerney scored after a shot bounced off the cross bar and she drilled the ball into the net for a final goal. Menlo-Atherton stands at 5-2-1 in the league and overall 7-4-1. The Bears play Carlmont High School at home Tuesday at 4pm and Burlingame at home Thursday at 4pm.
Girls JV Soccer
The JV Girls Soccer team has been having an excellent season! They went undefeated in 5 preseason games and in 6 regular season games until this Tuesday with a tough game (and controversial ref-ing) against Woodside, losing narrowly 2-1, despite an amazing penalty kick goal by freshman Yara Gomez. The team returned to their winning ways though in their 8th regular season game against Capuchino High School, logging a 5-0 win with goals by sophomore Vanessa Wheeler and freshmen Maggie Hall, Eva Neumann, Hannah Perez-Parsons and...incredibly... one of our keepers, Hunter Zell, who played forward briefly for a change of pace. The team takes to the field again next week on Tuesday, February 2, at home against Carlmont at 5:30 pm, who went down to defeat last game against the JV Girls 1-0 on January 7, thanks to some outstanding defense by Abby Weiss, Katie Thurston and Olivia Shane, and fast moving midfield play of Sierra Sakrison, and Kate Zanolli. The JV Girls Soccer Team is on a roll with 7-1 regular season record. Come watch the excitement next week at their home games on the Turf field at 5:30 February 2 and 4! Go BEARS!!!!
Girls Varsity Basketball
Last week the Bears continued their domination of their PAL opponents as they went 2-0. Wednesday, the team crushed Aragon at home 60-23. The Bears got off to a fast start due to a smothering defense highlighted by steals from juniors Ilana Baer and Megan Sparrow. All 5 starters scored in the first quarter led by 5 points from sophomore Carly McLanahan. At the half the Bears were up 40-4 sparked by a 12-point second quarter from sophomore Greer Hoyem and 5 more points from McLanahan. The team came out strong in the third quarter with Baer scoring 6 of her 8 points and freshman Mele Kailahi adding 4 more. Hoyem finished as the high scorer with 19.
On Friday, The Menlo-Atherton girls basketball team defeated the Sequoia Cherokees in their second match-up of the PAL season 73-26. The Bears ended the first quarter ahead 22-4 with junior Megan Sparrow sinking 2 3-pointers and junior Ofa Sili and freshman Mele Kailahi contributing 5 points each. The second quarter saw Kailahi add 4 points to her total and Greer Hoyem scored 5 more, both finishing the first half with 9 points each. The inside-outside game continued in the third quarter with M-A shooting 4 3-pointers, two from senior Annie Crowe and two more from Kailahi, who finished with a team-high 19 points, followed by center Sili who wound up with 13.
The Bears return home for two games next week -- battling the only other undefeated PAL opponent, Hillsdale, Wednesday at 5:30 pm and celebrating the team's four seniors on Friday vs. Carlmont, beginning at 6:15 pm.
Boys Varsity Basketball
The first place Menlo-Atherton Bears traveled to the Aragon Dons in a Wednesday night PAL matchup and used a balanced scoring attack to win 73-53. The Bears raced to a 20-9 first quarter lead as Christian Fioretti had 5 points and Lucas Fioretti and Eric Norton each had 4 points. M-A increased the lead to 38-15 paced by Lucas Fioretti's 5 second quarter points. The Dons scored 23 4th quarter points on 7 3's but never got closer than 20 points and the Bears ended up winning by 20. Blake Henry led the Bears with 12 points and 6 boards. Lucas Fioretti and Christian Fioretti each had 11 points, with Lucas Fioretti adding 4 steals. Eric Norton and Reed Fratt each had 8 points, with Norton chipping in 5 boards.
In a rematch of PAL rivals on Friday night, the M-A boys pulled out a thriller against the valiant Sequoia boys 72-61 to remain undefeated in league play. The last game at M-A was a lopsided Bears win and the Cherokees were determined to make this a different outcome. M-A raced to a 14-7 lead in the first quarter but Sequoia closed to 19-17 at the end of one. In the second period, it went back and forth and Sequoia went to halftime leading 36-32. The teams went back and forth in the 3rd and M-A made up the gap to tie at 51 all after three. With the score 62-61 M-A in the fourth, M-A scored the next 10 points to win 72-61. For the game, Norton led the Bears with 20 points and 4 steals. Henry had 17 points and 9 boards. Lucas Fioretti had 15 points and Christian Fioretti had 16 points, 10 assists and 5 boards. Raymond Fowler had 4 points and 6 boards. The win pushed M-A to 8-0 in the PAL and a two game lead over second place Burlingame.
On Saturday, January 30th, in a non-league game, Menlo-Atherton faced cross-town rival Sacred Heart Prep in their annual faceoff. The Gators raced to a quick 17-10 first quarter lead on the strength of three point shooting and SHP maintained the lead 31-27 going into halftime. After a back and forth 3rd quarter, M-A used a pressing defense to grab the lead 47-44 after three. M-A kept up the pressure and momentum to outscore SHP 18-6 in the fourth quarter and go on to win 65-50. Eric Norton led the Bears with 21 points. Christian Fioretti had 15 points and 6 assists. Lucas Fioretti added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Blake Henry had 8 points and 4 steals and Raymond Fowler had 6 points and 3 boards. The win brings M-A's overall record to 18-2.
Boys JV Basketball
The Bears rolled this past week with three big wins over quality teams that featured their tenacious defense coupled with a balanced and unselfish offense that finds a different scorer stepping up when most needed.
First up was a test on the Aragon court (one loss to date) in which the Bears stifled their opponents with Colin Shen unleashing his three point prowess with 4 threes and 16 total points, along with James Beckwith's clutch 8, Will Beasley and Jhavante Hill with 5 apiece, and Spencer Corona and Dean Fratt each making key baskets with a total of 8. Final M-A 53 Aragon 33
Playing cross town rivals Sequoia on their home court, the Bears ran into a stiff defense and a very different team than the one they had defeated at home in their first match-up. Led by Hill's coast to coast efforts, Shen's lights out shooting, Beckwith, Beasley, Miles Conrad, Fratt and Corona's scoring, the Team played from behind early to ahead late. Final M-A 58 Sequoia 43
Hosting perennial powerhouse Sacred Heart Prep, our boys played from 12 down in the first quarter 20-8, to dead even at the half 25-25. After the intermission, the Gators scored the first 5 points of the third quarter before the Bears offense started rolling and the swarming defense wore down the visitors, to put the home team up 7 at the end of the third and up 14 by the end of the game. An outstanding shooting performance by Shen for 13 pulled the team back into the thick of the fray, and the win was also propelled by Hill's 11, Beasley's 9, Beckwith's fearless efforts for 8, Conrad playing the big man role to perfection with a bunch of big rebounds, and Fratt and Corona rounding out the night with 9. Final M-A 60 SHP 46
Girls JV Basketball
The M-A Girls JV basketball team played a tough, undefeated in PAL, Aragon High School team on Wednesday and lost by four with a score of 28-32. The girls had a tough time recouping the 13 turnovers in the first half, but rallied their defense to keep the game close. Maddie King and Makenzie Hazard had the game high scores of 10 and 9 points, respectively. Other players who scored were Lottie Plewmann with 4 points, Emilie Meuller with 3 points and Ashley Tiznado with 2 points.
At our Friday Quad game against Sequoia, our girls came out and dominated from the start. We held Sequoia to 16 points total with a final score of 44-16. We had 6 three-pointers and only 9 turnovers in the game. High scores were from Emily Roberts with 9 points and Oron Estes with 8 points. Other contributors to the score were Makenzie Hazard, Maddie King and Lottie Plewmann with 6 points each. Emilie Meuller scored 5 points and Ashley Tiznado scored 4 points.
Come out to cheer at our next two home games: Wednesday at 4pm against Hillsdale High School and Friday at 3:15 against Carlmont High School.
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Teen Night: Valentine Cards & Crafts
February 5
The Menlo Park Library's after-hours Teen Night on February 5 will feature snacks, games, and supplies for Valentine-inspired crafts. The event is free, thanks to the Friends of the Menlo Park Library, and will take place at 6:30 on Friday, February 5, in the Menlo Park Library's downstairs program room 800 Alma Street. Preregistration is required. For more information on this event, visit menlopark.org/library, or phone 650-330-2501. |
It's not whether you get knocked down,
it's whether you get up.
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M-A PTA BearNotes en Español
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Calendario
ESTA SEMANA
- LUN, primero de febrero: Comienzan las pruebas para Track & Field (atletismo de pista y campo), Voleibol para chicos y Lacrosse para chicas
- MAR, 2 de febrero: Noche de la universidad comunitaria, seniors y padres, 6-8 pm, cafetería del PAC
- MAR, 2 de febrero: Concurso del American Math (AMC) para estudiantes, 1:30 pm
- JUE, 4 de febrero: Serie educativa: "Domine conversaciones difíciles", 7pm, M-A PAC
- VIER, 5 de febrero: Café con padres del grado 9: "Año Sophomore," 8:30-10 am, PAC Café
PROXIMA SEMANA
PROXIMAMENTE
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Inscripción de cursos para el año académico 2016-2017
Los consejeros se están reuniendo con los estudiantes del onceavo grado para el año académico 2016-17. Les proporcionaremos a los estudiantes una copia de su expediente académico y una hoja amarilla para que revisen las clases propuestas con sus padres/guardianes y obtener la firma de sus padres/guardianes. Los estudiantes del onceavo grado también pueden recibir otras hojas informativas. Por favor estén al tanto de que los estudiantes del onceavo grado deben compartir el formulario de Selección de Clases con sus padres/guardianes esta semana. Todos los estudiantes que se van matricular en una clase de posición académica avanzada (AP) para el año académico 2016-17 deben tener el formulario Divulgación AP completado y archivado a más tardar el 20 de mayo del 2016. Puede obtener acceso al formulario visitando http://tinyurl.com/APdisclosure. Los padres de estudiantes que van a tomar su PRIMERA clase de posición académica avanzada (AP) durante el año académico 2016-17 deben asistir a una junta obligatoria el martes, 26 de abril del 2016 a las 6:00 pm, en español, en la cafetería del edificio PAC. |
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Estimados padres y alumnos de los grados 10 y 11
Los estudiantes de Grados 10 y 11 y sus padres están invitados a asistir a La Noche de Información sobre Las Pruebas de Admisión a la Universidad el lunes 8 de Febrero 2016 a las 7 pm en el teatro del PAC. Bruce Reed, un experto en pruebas de admission y de Compass Education Group, presentará información relevante relacionada con el SAT, ACT asi como las Pruebas de Asignaturas. Esta es, sin duda, una excelente oportunidad para conocer más sobre las pruebas de Admisión a la Universidad, sus diferencias, idoneidad de los enfoques y evolución de las políticas de las universidades en el uso del puntaje de dichas pruebas.
Los puntajes del PSAT están ya disponibles en línea en https://studentscores.collegeboard.org. Si creas una cuenta aquí, puedes acceder a tus calificaciones y mucho más. Si por alguna razón no puedes conectarte, intenta actualizar/refrescar la página o inicia y termina la sesión (realiza varios intentos). Si al iniciar la sesión no te es posible ver tus calificaciones, selecciona "Agregar puntajes" y verifica la información personal para acceder a tus resultados. Los Informes en papel con los resultados del PSAT se distribuirán en las clases de inglés durante las próximas semanas.
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Noche de La Universidad Comunitaria
El martes 2 de febrero de 2016, 6:00 a 8:00
Cafetería del PAC
Acompáñenos en la Noche de la Universidad Comunitaria con pizza, el próximo martes 2 de febrero, de 6:00 a 8:00 de la tarde en la Cafetería del PAC. POR FAVOR RESERVE SITIO o RSVP para que podamos tener suficiente pizza, bebidas, etc. Mientras disfruta de la pizza podrá informarse del proceso de solicitud, la vida estudiantil, los programas de carrera y de cómo transferirse a una universidad de 4 años. Las Universidades que han confirmado asistencia son Cañada, Universidad de San Mateo, Skyline, Foothill y De Anza. Habrá interpretación simultánea en español. Para mayor información, consulte el formulario RSVP . Si precisara cancelar, contactese por favor con mlnguyen@seq.org.
~ Mai Lien Nguyen, College & Career Counselor
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De Parte de la Administración
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El jueves 18 y el viernes 19 de febrero del 2016
Unicamente durante el receso de almuerzo en el lobby del PAC
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Clases de Repaso de Primavera para el SAT
Ya estamos aceptando solicitudes para las clases de repaso para el examen SAT del 7 de Mayo del 2016. Tanto las clases del periodo 0 como las de después de escuela se llevaran acabo en marzo y abril. Encuentre la solicitud e información adicional aqui. Nos gustaría recibír todas las solicitudes antes del 17 de febrero para facilitar nuestra planeación. Mande sus preguntas a gwhitnah@seq.org.
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¡Ya están a la venta los anuncios en el anuario (yearbook) para seniors!
Si quisiera comprar espacio para su Senior en el anuario (yearbook), ¡este es el momento! Es una muy buena manera de mostrarse orgulloso, apoyar y celebrar los logros de su estudiante. Para comprar un anuncio, por favor vaya a www.jostens.com/yearbookads a más tardar el 5 de febrero. No se aceptarán compras después de esta fecha.
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Oportunidad para el aporte de los padres
MATERIALES DE MATEMÁTICAS COMMON CORE DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE SEQUOIA
El distrito de Sequoia adoptó nuevos materiales de geometría common core el año pasado. Este año, el distrito está revisando opciones para el plan de estudios de Álgebra I y Álgebra II. En dos noches diferentes, el distrito está proporcionando la oportunidad para que los padres puedan ver los materiales de geometría en existencia y proporcionar su aporte sobre las materias de Álgebra I y Álgebra II.
Qué: La oportunidad de revisar el material y proporcionar su aporte
Cuándo: 8 de Febrero o 24 de Febrero, 6:00-7:30 pm (los padres pueden llegar en cualquier momento entre las 6:00 y las 7:30 pm)
Dónde: Sala Birch en la oficina del distrito, 480 James Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
Habrá personal presente para ayudarle y contestar cualquier pregunta.
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¡Un llamado a todos los Seniors!
¡Marquen sus calendarios desde ya con el Espectáculo de la Moda de M-A del 2016 protagonizado por ustedes. . . La clase de los estudiantes Senior! El Espectáculo de la Moda del 2016 ha sido establecido para el sábado 10 de marzo. Pónganlo en sus calendarios ya mismo.
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¿SABIA USTED QUE. . .?
Se aproxima la semana de la California Scholarship Federation, CSF (Federación de becas de California)
Del 22 al 26 de febrero del 2016
¿Qué es la CSF y cómo puede mi estudiante calificar?
La CSF es un programa que promueve y reconoce a los estudiantes que obtienen calificaciones por encima del promedio académico. Para volverse 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 (portadores del sello) gozan de beneficios que incluyen un reconocimiento especial en la noche de premiación para Seniors de M-A, así como en los programas de graduación de M-A, un sello de la Federación en el diploma junto con un certificado, una borla de la CSF, un lazo con medallón y un broche de la CSF.
Las solicitudes y la lista de los cursos están disponibles la página de M-A CSF. Del lunes 22 al viernes 26 de febrero, los estudiantes deben entregar sus solicitudes en el prado (the green) en frente de la biblioteca durante el almuerzo. Este proceso de solicitud es con referencia a las calificaciones del otoño del 2015. El paquete de solicitud debe incluir:
- Solicitud a la CSF con datos completos.
- Cuota de $5 dólares en efectivo o cheque hecho a nombre de M-A High School
- 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). Entre en la página y seleccione "reports" debajo del nombre del estudiante. NO VAYA A LA OFICINA DE CONSEJERIA PARA OBTENER SU TRANSCRIPCION.
La solicitud requiere un mínimo de 10 puntos provenientes de las calificaciones del otoño del 2015.
A's =3 puntos CSF
B's = 2 puntos CSF
A's de AP o AS = 4 puntos CSF*
B's de AP o AS = 3 puntos CSF*
( *las clases Ap o AS valen un punto extra)
o si usted quiere ser voluntario para recoger las solicitudes en febrero.
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Series Educativas para Padres de Familia
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SERIES EDUCATIVAS PARA PADRES- M-A
"Domine conversaciones difíciles con su adolescente"
con Eran Magen, PhD,
Center for Supportive Relationships (Centro para relaciones de apoyo).
Jueves 4 de febrero del 2016. 7:00 a 8:30 pm
Teatro Multiusos de M-A (PAC)
Menlo- Atherton High School
Tratar de ofrecer apoyo a su adolescente cuando parece alterado o estresado puede hacerlo sentir a usted como si estuviera caminando de puntillas en un campo minado. En este taller interactivo de 90 minutos, usted aprenderá a ofrecer su apoyo emocional de manera cómoda y efectiva cuando su asolescente esté experimentando emociones fuertes como el estrés, la frustración, la ansiedad o la rabia. Usted aprenderá el cómo responder de una manera que ayude a su estudiante a sentirse mejor y a pensar más claramente a medida que se fortalece la relación entre ustedes.
Eran Magen, PhD., es el fundador y director científico del Center for Supportive Relationships, que provee entrenamiento en habilidades relacionales a distritos escolares, instituciones de educación superior, profesionales de la salud y corporaciones privadas. El Dr. Magen recibió su Master en educación y Doctorado en psicología de la Universidad de Stanford.
Se proveerá traducción simultánea al español.
Las Series Educativas para Padres de M-A son gratis y patrocinadas por la PTA de M-A, el Sequoia Healthcare District, y el Sequoia Union High School District.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a Charlene Margot, M.A., Directora Fundadora, Series Educativas para Padres en cmargot@csmconsulting.net o al (650) 868-0590. Para Español, contacte a Lilly Quiñonez, Coordinadora del Centro para Padres al (650) 322-5311 Ext. 5255
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SERIES EDUCATIVAS PARA PADRES-CARLMONT
Taller sobre la conducción distraída
presentado por Kelly Browning, PhD, directora ejecutiva y Leanna Clegg, Coordinadora de educación al alcance, Impact Teen Drivers (Patrulla de Carreteras de California)
Miércoles 17 de febrero del 2016, de 7 a 9 pm
Carlmont High School, Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Los choques automovilísticos son la principal causa de muerte en los adolescentes de nuestra nación. La mayor parte de estos accidentes al volante son el resultado de la falta de experiencia o de distracciones y no necesariamente de la búsqueda de emociones extremas o de un deseo de tomar riesgos deliberados. Los conductores adolescentes están en alto riesgo: las tasa de choques (por millas recorridas) ocasionados por conductores de 16 años es cuatro veces la de los ocasionados por adultos. En este taller usted aprenderá asuntos referentes a:
- Estrategias para mantener a sus adolescentes seguros en la carretera.
- Leyes relacionadas con Graduated Drivers Licensing, GDL (licencias para conductores graduados).
- Reglas de la carretera para conductores adolescentes.
- Cómo puede USTED detener al asesino de adolescentes #1 de los Estados Unidos -- conducción distraída e imprudente
¡Padres, estudiantes, miembros de la facultad/empleados y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos! Interpretación en español estará disponible. Entrada gratis. ¿Preguntas? Contacte a Charlene Margot, M.A., Directora, en cmargot@csmconsulting.net a al 650-868-0590.
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SERIE EDUCATIVA PARA PADRES - SEQUOIA
Encuentre la universidad a su medida perfecta- Una conversación acerca de la búsqueda de universidad
con Maria Furtado, Directora Ejecutiva, Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)
Jueves 18 de febrero del 2016, 7 a 8:30 pm
Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City
Padres, estudiantes, miembros de la facultad, empleados y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos. Entrada gratis.
Se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea en español . ¿Preguntas? Contacte a Charlene Margot, M.A.,Directora fundadora, en
cmargot@csmconsulting.net o al 650-868-0590. Para español, contacte a Mayela Ramirez, Coordinadora del Centro para Padres al 650-369-1411 ext. 63105.
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SERIES ESDUCATIVAS PARA PADRES - WOODSIDE
La Psicología de la Tecnología:
Padres de una generación siempre conectada electrónicamente
con Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet y Erica Pelavin, My Digital TAT2
Jueves 25 de febrero del 2016 de las 7 a las 8:30 pm
Woodside High School, Multi-Use Room (MUR)
199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside
¿Cómo están los adolescente usando la tecnología hoy en día? Nuestros estudiantes son "Nativos Digitales" -- Han crecido en un mundo de acceso al internet y de aparatos de comunicación en continuo cambio. Todo padre o madre sabe que es difícil mantenerse al tanto con el mundo de los medios de socialización de sus hijos. ¿Cómo le puede enseñar a sus hijos adolescentes la responsabilidad y la ética en linea? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de ser padres de una generación que que está siempre "electrónicamente conectada"?
Unase a Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet, PPSC, LCSW, Erica Pelavin, LCSW, PhD, de My Digital TAT2 para un taller altamente interactivo sobre tendencias digitales, respuestas psicológicas a los medios sociales y el impacto de los medios sociales en el cerebro del adolescente. My Digital TAT2 ha trabajado con más de 14.000 estudiantes a en toda el área de la Bahía Recientemente formaron grupos de enfoque con estudiantes de escuela media y secundaria que apoyan MDT2 y mantienen su trabajo al corriente compartiendo así lel punto de vista y la voz del estudiante.
Padres,estudiantes, miembros de la facultad, empleados y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos! Se ofrecerá traducción simultánea en español. Entrada gratis.
Las Series Educativas para Padres - Woodside son patrocinadas por la PTSA de Woodside, el Sequoia Healthcare District y el Sequoia Union High School District.
¿Preguntas? Contacte Charlene Margot, M.A., Directora de las Series Educativas para Padres, en cmargot@csmconsulting.net o al (650) 868-0590. Para español, contacte a Maricela Lopez, Enlace para padres bilingües, al (650) 367-7263 Ext. 45323.
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Pruebas para Track & Field
Las pruebas para Track and Field (atletismo de pista y campo) comenzarán el lunes primero de febrero a las 3:45 pm en la pista. Asegúrese que tiene la aprobación de la oficina y que llega usted a tiempo. ¿Preguntas? vea al entrenador Perry en el salón G-7.
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Pruebas de voleibol para muchachos Las pruebas de voleibol para muchachos comenzarán el lunes primero de febrero a las 8:15pm en el gimnasio Ayers. Por favor mire la página atlética bajo el título Spring Sports/Volleyball/Boys Varsity Volleyball/News (http://bearsathletics.org/main/teamnews/id/3538368/seasonid/3964386) para encontrar más información acerca de las pruebas y el calendario.
Cualquier interesado en hacer las pruebas tiene que llenar nuestro formulario electrónico para las pruebas de voleibol. Adicionalmente, los deportistas de la temporada de invierno deben contactar al entrenador Ron Whitmill a más tardar este domingo 31 de enero en maboysvolleyball@gmail.com.
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Pruebas de Lacrosse para chicas
Lacrosse para chicas (Varsity y JV) comenzará pruebas el lunes primero de febrero del 2016. Reúnase en el campo de turf a las 3:45pm. Traiga palo de lacrosse, gafas, protección para boca, botella de agua, zapatos con tacos y zapatos de correr . Las pruebas durarán 5 días de las 3:45 hasta las 6pm. los equipos serán anunciados la noche del 5 de febrero por medio de un mensaje de correo electrónico. ¿Preguntas? Mándele un mensaje a Coach J al jmittle23@gmail.com. |
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Eventos en la Biblioteca de Menlo Park
Clubes de conversación en Inglés - (todos los miércoles)
Los clubes de conversación en inglés del Proyecto de Lectura ofrecen a las personas que están aprendiendo inglés la oportunidad de practicar las habilidades lingüísticas de escuchar y hablar en un ambiente que les brinda apoyo y seguridad. Los participantes de este evento semanal obtienen una mejor comprensión de las respectivas culturas a la vez que adquieren fluidez lingüística. Los clubes se reunen los miércoles a las 10:15 de la mañana en el salón de conferencias del Gymnasio Arillaga Family localizado en la dirección 600 Alma Street, menlo Prak, y a las 5:00 pm en el salón de reuniones del piso de abajo de la Biblioteca de Menlo Park en el 800 Alma Street. Para más información referente a los programas del Proyecto de Lectura de la Biblioteca de Menlo Park visite projectreadmenlopark.org, o llame por teléfono al 650-330-2525. |
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