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Sunday, February 14, 2016
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Calendar
THIS WEEK
- MON, Feb 15: President's Day holiday, NO SCHOOL
- TUE, Feb 16: Last day to drop a class with no penalty
- WED, Feb 17: American Math Contests, 7:45 am
- WED, Feb 17: Stanford field trip for M-A teen sleep ambassadors
- WED, Feb 17: Parent Ed: "Distracted Driving" 7 pm, Carlmont PAC
- THU, Feb 18: Parent Ed: "Finding the Right Fit for College" 7 pm, Sequoia HS
- THU, Feb 18 & FRI, Feb 19: AP Exam registration at lunch
- FRI, Feb 19: Diploma Request Forms due to AVP office
NEXT WEEK
UPCOMING
- TUE, Mar 1: ELAC Parent meeting, 6 pm
- TUE, Mar 1: Winter Sports Awards Night, 7 pm
- THU-SAT, March 3-5: M-A Drama presents "Into the Woods," 7:30 pm, PAC
- SAT, Mar 12: SAT test day
- SAT, Mar 12: Rock N' Roar! M-A Foundation auction kickoff party, 6:30-11:30 pm
- SAT, Mar 19: M-A Senior Fashion Show
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American Math Contests
On February 2, we had the Invitational American Math Contest. We are now having a similar version of the American Math Contest this Wednesday morning, February 17, before school. This difficult contest is open to all M-A students, including students who want to improve on their February 2 score. Juniors and seniors should report to room D20 by 7:45 am and 9th and 10th graders to room D11.
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Library Book & Textbook Overdue Notices
The library will be sending out overdue notices to student Gmail accounts every Sunday evening beginning February 14th. The notices will include overdue library books and textbooks. Students may renew overdue library books. If a student is no longer enrolled in a class, the textbook should be returned as soon as possible. Students with questions about their overdue books should talk to library staff.
~ Diana Beers, M-A Librarian
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Stanford Comes to M-A to Talk Sleep
M-A continues its long-standing Teen Sleep Program when students from Stanford's "Sleep and Dreams" class visit M-A on Tuesday, February 23 to present facts about teen sleep to freshmen. Volunteer M-A juniors act as ambassadors to the Stanford visitors that day. The M-A juniors travel to Stanford's Sleep Center for a lecture and tour, then attend a Stanford's "Sleep and Dreams" class on February 17. Finally, the ambassadors will create a sleep info program for Feel Good Friday on March 11. Ask your freshman student about it. Did you know the typical teen needs 9 hours of sleep a night?!
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SAT May 7 Spring Review Classes
Deadline Approaching
We are continuing to accept applications for the SAT review classes for the May 7 SAT exam. You will find the application and additional information here. Our deadline is February 17. We will continue to accept applications after that date assuming we still have room in our review classes. The first class will be Monday, February 29. Send questions to gwhitnah@seq.org.
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Register for AP Testing
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Attention Parents of Sophomores
Counselors are meeting with sophomores 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. Sophomores may also receive other informational handouts. Please be aware that sophomores should be sharing the Course Selection form with parents/guardians this week. All students enrolling in any Advanced Placement (A.P.) course for the 2016-17 school year must have a completed A.P. disclosure form on file no later than May 20. The link to the A.P. Disclosure form is http://tinyurl.com/APdisclosure. Any student enrolling in his or her first A.P. course during the 2016-17 school year must have a parent or guardian attend the mandatory meeting on Tuesday, April, 26 at 6 pm in the library (meeting is in English). |
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For Grade 9-11 Parents
In case you missed her visit to M-A last November, Maria Furtado, Executive Director of Colleges That Changes Lives (CTCL) is returning to our district at Sequoia High School on Feb. 18 to speak to students and parents about navigating the college search in her talk "Finding the Right Fit." M-A students and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend this engaging and informative presentation at Sequoia High School.
For Grade 10 & 11 Students and Parents
If you missed College Admissions Tests Information Night last Monday, I've made the presentation and all handouts available at the College/Career Center website. Additionally, our presenter, Bruce Reed, wrote answers to any additional questions that we were not able to finish up. You will be able to download his answers to those questions at the link above.
For All Parents
Occasionally, announcements from the College/Career Center may be sent to parents through Naviance, which is automatically populated with at least one parent's email address pulled from Infinite Campus. You can manually add yourself as a parent in your student's Naviance account. Log in, click on the "About Me" tab, click on "Profile," click on "Add New Parent" under the "parents" section. Type in your name and email address at minimum, and click on "Add Parent." Naviance also keeps a record of any emails sent to students through Naviance.
Need help logging into Naviance?
For the email address, enter the student's ID# (don't include "@seq.org"). The password should be the same as 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.
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From the Foundation for the Future |
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Roses are Red,
Violets are Blue,
If you haven't made your annual campaign gift,
Please do!
Happy Valentine's Day from the Foundation!
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2016 M-A Foundation Auction Party!
Buy Your Early Bird Tickets NOW and Keep M-A Rocking!
Saturday, March 12, 6:30 to 11:30 pm
Early Bird Tickets Available at
Have a great item to donate?
- Vacation Getaways (e.g., condos/cabins, air tickets)
- Parties (e.g., class parties, theme parties)
- Products/Services from local businesses (e.g., restaurants, hair stylists, book stores)
- Sports (e.g., tickets, memorabilia)
Get creative -- share your skills to create an auction item! Some ideas:
- Good cook? Donate a cooking demonstration
- Designer? Donate a 'room make-over'
- Teacher? Donate a tutoring session
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From the PTA |
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Senior Fashion Show "Be aM-Amazing" on March 19
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
"Store assignments" will be announced Friday, February 26
Many M-A Fashion Show Volunteers Needed!
M-A Community, we need your help to make the M-A PTA 2016 Fashion Show a success! Dozens of volunteers are needed. Whether you help with hospitality, backstage, or ticket sales, your time is greatly appreciated. While the students of the Class of 2016 are the stars of the show, YOU will be the ones who make it happen. Join us for an aM-Azing day of fashion and school spirit. Thanks in advance. Any volunteering questions, contact Grayson Lane at grayson4lane@gmail.com or Marcia Hakanson at marciahakanson@yahoo.com.
Sign up now to volunteer for Saturday March 19:
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California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Week
February 22 - 26
IMPORTANT CORRECTIONS FROM LAST WEEK
-- Website links for the CSF application and class list have been fixed.
-- The point values for grades have also been corrected below. Please recalculate your grade values to ensure you qualify to apply.
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 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!
The application requires a minimum of 10 points from 2015 Fall grades. Please note updated point values in red:
A = 3 CSF points
B = 1 CSF point
AP or AS classes A = 4 CSF points*
AP or AS classes B = 2 CSF points*
(*AP or AS classes earn an extra point)
Please contact Dori Britts at dori@dbritts.com with questions or if you'd like to volunteer to help collect applications in February.
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Parent Education Series |
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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. Teen 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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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. 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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M-A Drama |
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INTO THE WOODS
February 26-27 & March 3-5 at 7:30 pm
Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center
Students: $10, Adults: $14
Come see the delightful tale of 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. Oh my!
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M-A Sports |
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Josephine Cotto and Christian Fioretti named to the San Mateo Daily Journal's Honor Roll
"Josephine Cotto, the Menlo-Atherton sophomore soccer midfielder, had an assist in the Bears' 3-2 win over Carlmont, and added a goal and another assist to help the Bears salvage a 3-3 tie with Burlingame - a game in which the Bears trailed three times. Christian Fioretti, Menlo-Atherton boys basketball senior guard, led the Bears to their 11th straight win, and 20th overall on the season, with a 16-point performance last Friday against Carlmont. The win clinched at least a co-championship for the Bears, who are undefeated in Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division play. Two days previous, Fioretti pumped in a season-high 20-points against Hillsdale."
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Boys Varsity Basketball
M-A Varsity Boys Go 12-0 in League and Win PAL South!
The Varsity Boys basketball team had their final two league games this past week and could clinch the regular season title by winning at least one of final two games. The Bears proceeded to win BOTH games going away and now are a number one seed going into the PAL playoffs this coming week. The team is 22-2 overall and finished 12-0 in league. The first game is on Wednesday, South San Francisco at M-A. Come out and support the team! On Tuesday, M-A tipped off vs second-place Burlingame (8-2) at M-A (10-0) with the league title at stake. M-A got off to an early first quarter lead on the strength of their big men Reed Fratt and Blake Henry but couldn't maintain the gap and led by just 14-13 after one period, as Burlingame made 9 free throws in the first period to stay close. M-A started quickly in the second quarter, as Christian Fioretti and Eric Norton led the way in scoring and M-A held Burlingame's potent offense to 7 points and went to halftime leading 33-20. M-A increased their lead by 17 at the end of 3M-A closed it out with a stifling defense and a number of steals, winning 68-41 and holding Burlingame to 7 fourth quarter points. With the win, M-A clinches the PAL regular season title with one game left. The Bears had a balanced scoring attack, led by Henry's 15 points, Christian Fioretti's 14, Lucas Fioretti's 13 and Norton's 11. Henry had a double double with 15 rebounds. Lucas Fioretti added 7 rebounds and Norton had 5 boards. Christian Fioretti had 5 assists and 4 boards. Raymond Fowler had 4 points and 6 rebounds. In the final PAL league game of the season on Thursday, undefeated M-A (11-0) traveled to 4-7 rival Woodside on Senior Night before a raucous crowd at Woodside. M-A started quickly and raced to a 25-8 first quarter lead, paced by Christian Fioretti, Lucas Fioretti and Henry. M-A extended the lead to 51-22 in their biggest first half scoring output of the year. Lucas Fioretti hit 4 straight 3's in the first half for the Bears. M-A continued to push the pace in the second half and led 68-30 after 3 and won going away 82-38. A highlight of the game was Norton's breakaway dunk that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Christian Fioretti led the Bears in scoring with 19 points and 10 assists. Lucas Fioretti had 18 points on 6 3 pointers. Lucas Fioretti also had 4 steals and 4 rebounds. Henry had 10 points and 5 rebounds. Bob MacDonald, Kai Winterling, Bradley Stillman and Norton all had 6 points and Joe Tripaldi had 5 points in a balanced scoring effort. Norton had 8 rebound and MacDonald had 6 boards.
Boys JV Basketball
JV Boys finished the 2015-2016 Season as League Champions! Led by Coach Carson and his able staff, the boys finished the season with a record of 21 wins and 3 losses, losing only 1 game in league with a record of 12-1. The final drive to the title included 5 straight wins, with displays of non-stop pressure defense and balanced team scoring over Sacred Heart, 60-46, Hillsdale 64-41, Carlmont, in the closest game of the season 42-41, Burlingame 59-40, and finally, at Woodside 63-30. Top scorers during this stretch of excellence included Will Beasley pounding in 45, Jhavante Hill and his circus drives with 42, Colin Shen and his ultra smooth shooting stoke with 41, James "I don't play like a freshman" Beckwith throwing in 29, Miles "I can't be stopped" Conrad posting 24, Spencer "I guess I can score" Corona with 22, Jeff "I never saw a three that I didn't like" Keare firing in 15 from distance, and Aaron Letvin, Brendan MacLaughlin, Dean Fratt, Chris Lobdell, Julian Verbo, Troy Sweetnam, and Ingold Faleofa, all putting in the buckets, the rebounds, the defense, and the attitude that the Bears carried all season. Congratulations to the team, the coaches, the supporters, and the fans on another League Championship for our JV Boys!
The M-A boys freshman basketball team continued their exciting season winning 5 of 6 games from January 23 through Feb 6, beating Woodside, Aragon, Sequoia, Hillsdale, and Carlmont, and losing a close, non-league game to SHP. The team is was 20-2 overall and 10-0 in league play for the season after these games. In the game versus Woodside, M-A started strong with a 22-11 half-time lead, and never looked back to win with a final score of 47-21. Danny Heimuli led the way with 12 points, followed by Heath Hooper with 10 points and 4 rebounds, and Grant Henry with 7 points. The next game versus Aragon pitted two teams that were undefeated in league play, and it was a tight game all the way, with M-A pulling it out at the end 44-43. Team highlights included 30 rebounds and 10 steals. David Kelmar led the way with 13 points, followed by Hooperwith 10 points and 5 rebounds, while Laeppaga contributed 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 assists. In the next game versus San Mateo, M-A again started fast, leading 14-4 after the first quarter, and built on that lead throughout the game to win with a final score of 54-33. Nils Glader led the team with 14 points, followed by Heimuli with 11 points and 6 rebounds, and Kelmar with 8 points. In the loss versus SHP, M-A started fast, building a 28-21 lead at half-time, but SHP came roaring back in the second half to win 48-43. Key contributors in the loss were Hooper with 12 points, and Glader and Kelmar each with 10 points. M-A rebounded quickly in the next game versus Sequoia 43. Although Sequoia kept it close for a while, and actually led at half-time 16-15, M-A finished strong to win with a final score of 43-23. Team highlights included 24 rebounds and 17 steals. Heimuli led the way with 9 points and 4 rebounds, followed by Hooper with 8 points and 5 rebounds, and Lucas Olson and Anthony Marini each contributing 5 points. In the game versus Hillsdale, M-A led from start to finish, with a final score of 40-28. Hooper again led the way with 14 points, followed by Glader with 8 points, and Nate Lepulu with 5 points and 6 rebounds. The final game versus Carlmont was a much-anticipated game after the nail-biting win that M-A pulled out earlier in the season. Although this game, too, started out close (tied 10-10 after the first quarter), M-A shifted into a higher gear and pulled out another hard-fought win 47-41 against a very good team. High scorer for the game once again was Hooper with 11 points, followed by Marini with 9. Other key contributors were Glader with 6 points and 9 rebounds, and Olson with 6 points and 2 steals.
Girls Varsity Basketball
The Varsity Girls are PAL Champions, again!
The team completed an historically dominating run last week going 12-0 in league and winning all games by 20 or more points. On Tuesday at Burlingame High School the Bears won 68-34. The game was tied at 9 with 90 seconds left in the first quarter, but Megan Sparrow and Greer Hoyem combined to score 8 straight points and the Bears never looked back. Hoyem lead all scorers with 15 on the evening. Ofa Sili, Ilana Baer, Megan Sparrow and Mele Kailahi all scored eight. Sally Carlson added five. At Woodside on Thursday night the Bears defeated the Wildcats 53-30. M-A jumped out to a 24-5 first quarter lead and the game was never in doubt. Hoyem scored 9 first quarter points and finished the night with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Sili added 8 first quarter points and had 14 for the game including two 3 pointers. Natasha Auer added four. The Bears will be back in action at 7 pm on Wednesday hosting the 4th Seed from the PAL North in the PAL Tournament. Boys Varsity SoccerEthan Oro, Jean Claverie, Kyle Smith X 2, Kyle Bryan, Axel Brenner, and Nick Jandeleit all scored when the team celebrated the seniors last home game, defeating South San Francisco 7-1 last Wednesday. Friday's game against Burlingame started with a quick goal by Burlingame. Smith tied it up 1-1 at the end of first half. The Bears clinched the win with a second goal scored from an Oro throw in to Smith header to Jean Claverie who kicked the ball into the net.
San Mateo Dual Meet - The varsity team competed against San Mateo High School last week. The team defeated San Mateo 48-24.
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Protecting our Developing Youth: Adolescent Addiction, Prevention and Recovery
Hosted by Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)
Saturday, March 5, 8 am - 3 pm
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula,
2031 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/protecting-our-developing-youth-adolescent-addiction-prevention-recovery-tickets-20478162736
Join Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) for a symposium on addiction, prevention and recovery. Sessions will feature local experts on topics related to adolescent addiction including Stephanie Brown, Ph.D., founder and director of The Addictions Institute, Menlo Park; Anna Lembke, M.D., current Chief of Addiction Medicine Services at Stanford University; and D'Anne Burwell, M.A., award-winning author of Saving Jake: When Addiction Hits Home.
This event is free of charge and sponsored by the Esther Ting Foundation, whose mission is to protect adolescents from the risks of substance abuse. Additional event sponsors include Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, Project Safety Net, Youth Community Service (YCS), Palo Alto Police Department, and Voices United.
For more information on the event or how to register, contact the ACS Marketing Department at 650-424-0852 ext. 111 or email Lridgeway@acs-teens.org.
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Classroom Volunteers Needed
An Hour a Week Could Change a Student's Life
Have you enjoyed volunteering in your child's classroom? Then consider visiting a classroom in east Menlo Park or East Palo Alto where there are virtually no parent volunteers. Our All Students Matter volunteers work once a week for about an hour on reading and math skills with kids in grades K-4. Sign up now to start in September. We provide training and coordinate everything. To learn more or sign up, visit www.allstudentsmatter.org or contact Keri Tully at keritully@gmail.com.
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Adolescent Eating Disorder Seminar
Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Thursday, February 25, 7-8:30 pm
Auditorium 1st Floor
Please join us for an informative lecture by the Comprehensive Eating Disorder Program specialists at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford on "Bulimia and Binge Eating in Teens: What We Know and What to Do." Event is free. Please RSVP at www.classes.stanfordchildrens.org or call Felice Stonestrom at 650-724-4601 for more information. |
The My Life Community Service Squad is asking for donations to help the homeless around the community. Please bring any unused, unopened toiletries to the Student Support Center, B-20, from now until February 29. Toiletries include: toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, feminine hygiene products, razors, and shaving cream. These donations go towards making sure that the underrepresented members in the community are able to keep basic hygiene.
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Cañada Middle College High School
A Great Way to Get a Head Start on Your College Degree!
Cañada Middle College is a unique opportunity for juniors and seniors from the Sequoia Union High School District to experience an exciting alternative to the traditional high school setting. Middle College High School classes are taught by Sequoia Union High School District teachers on the campus of Cañada College. Students also take 3-5 college classes each semester. These college level transfer courses appear on both their high school and college transcripts.
This month we will be celebrating our students who qualified for the Cañada College Dean's List during the fall. Cañada Middle College traditionally has one of the highest percentages of students on the Dean's List out of any group or organization on campus. Our honorees will receive their certificates from the President of Cañada College in a ceremony later this month.
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April 22 - 24, 2016
Experience design thinking in a weekend working on real-life needs in a team format with mentors. The best solution will lead to a grand cash prize. You may care about a social cause or want to build the next most awesome widget. Parents who are designers, engineers, listeners, and/or artists are encouraged to join as mentors. Visit thedfarm.org to learn more and sign up. The event is open to all high school students. There is a charge of $100 for the event to cover food and material, but financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it. |
Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.
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M-A PTA BearNotes en Español
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Calendario
ESTA SEMANA
- MAR, 16 de febrero: Ultimo día para retirarse de una clase sin penalización
- MIER, 17 de febrero: Excursión a Stanford para los embajadores de M-A para el sueño en los adolescentes.
- MIE, 17 de febrero: Series educativas "La conducción distraída", 7 pm, PAC de Carlmont.
- JUE, 18 de febrero: Serie educativa: "Encuentre la universidad adecuada", 7 pm, Carrington Hall, Sequoia HS
- VIER, 19 de febrero: Fecha límite de entrega del formulario para petición de diploma en la oficina AVP.
PROXIMA SEMANA
- LUN, 22 a VIER, 26 de febrero: Semana de la Federación de becas de California
- MAR, 23 de febrero: Estudiantes de Stanford presentan datos acerca del sueño en adolescentes a los estudiantes de noveno grado de M-A
- JUE, 25 de febrero: Series educativas: "La Psicología de la tecnología" 7pm, MUR de Woodside HS
- SAB, 12 de marzo: Rock N' Roar! Fiesta de inicio: subasta de la Fundación de M-A, 6:30-11:30 pm
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Familias de Alumnos del Grado Doce de M-A
Formulario para Petición de Diploma
A partir de la semana que entra los alumnos del grado doce de M-A recibirán su formulario para Petición de Diploma distribuido por sus maestro/a de Ingles. Este formulario es importante por tres razones.
- El formulario le da una última oportunidad a los alumnos para hacer cambios en cómo sus nombres aparecerán en su diploma.
- Este formulario también permite a los alumnos escribir la forma precisa de pronunciar su nombre en la graduación.
- Este formulario le da la oportunidad al alumno de pedirle a un miembro del personal que lo haya impactado de una manera positiva durante algún punto de su vida mientras estaba en M-A que le haga entrega de su diploma.
Fechas Importantes
- Miércoles, 10 de febrero: Los alumnos pueden pedirle al miembro de la escuela que le entregue su diploma.
- Viernes, 19 de febrero a las 4:00 p.m.: Los formularios de petición de diploma se deben entregar a Noemy Menjivar en la oficina de AVP.
Animamos a los alumnos que piensen cuidadosamente en qué miembro del personal los haya impactado de una manera positiva, y que mediten en personas como entrenadores, personal administrativo, ayudantes de maestros, y maestros desde el grado 9. Si un alumno no escoge a un miembro del personal, la directora, Sra. Kennel, le entregara su diploma. También, tomen en cuenta que si el alumno quiere cambiar la forma en que va aparecer su nombre en su diploma después del 19 de febrero, habrá un cargo de $50 pues tendremos que ordenar un diploma nuevo.
Gorra y Capa de Graduación
M-A estará ordenando gorras y capas de graduación para todos los alumnos. Los alumnos ya deberían haber llenado un formulario para ordenar su gorra y capa de graduación y haberlo entregado en salón B-20. Si aún no han completado este formulario, deben ir al salón B-20 lo más pronto posible. Los alumnos podrán quedarse con su gorra y fleco; sin embargo, la capa tendrá que regresarse después de la ceremonia. Debido a la ley estatal, no podemos vender las gorras y capas de graduación, se deben proveer a todos los alumnos. Si su alumno tiene alguna pregunta deben ir a ver a Mike Amoroso en el salón B-20.
Recordatorio Finalmente, queremos recordarles a los alumnos del grado 12 y sus familias que terminen el año con éxito. Los alumnos deben prestar atención cuidadosa a las calificaciones que estén obteniendo para que no tengan un episodio duro de "senioritis" (termino que se aplica cuando no hacen su trabajo y obtienen malas calificaciones debido a que aflojan el paso). Es muy importante que todos los alumnos pasen sus clases necesarias para graduarse y mantener las calificaciones necesarias para ser admitidos a la universidad. También tenga una conversación con su alumno sobre el tomar buenas decisiones mientras terminan el último semestre de su carrera de la preparatoria. No queremos que se dejen llevar por una travesura de fin de año, de faltar mucho a las clases, o por divertirse tanto que se metan en problemas al haber hecho algo que no deberían haber hecho. Queremos que todos los alumnos del grado 12 disfruten de su último semestre y del graduarse de la escuela pero, también, queremos que los alumnos del grado 12 estén seguros, y que respeten la escuela, a ellos mismos, all proceso de graduación y, por supuesto, a sus familias.
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Stanford viene a M-A para hablar del sueño
M-A continua con su Programa del Sueño en Adolescentes ya largamente establecido cuando el Martes, 23 de febrero los estudiantes de la clase "El dormir y los sueños" de Stanford visiten M-A para presentar datos acerca del sueño en adolescentes a los estudiantes de grado 9. Voluntarios del grado 11 de M-A actuarán como embajadores para los visitantes de Stanford ese día. Los estudiantes de grado 11 irán en excursión al Centro del Sueño de Stanford para una conferencia y un tour y luego asistirán a la clase "Sleep and Dreams" (El dormir y los sueños) el 17 de febrero . Finalmente, los embajadores crearán un Programa informativo sobre el sueño para el viernes del bienestar 11de marzo (Feel Good). Pregúntele a su estudiante de noveno grado acerca de esta información.¿Sabía usted que el adolescente típico necesita 9 horas de sueño cada noche?
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Control de Estacionamiento
Este es un recordatorio (de la carta que se mando a todas las familias en agosto del 2015) que el CHP (California Highway Patrol) estará dando infracciones a los carros que estén estacionados en la zona donde no se permite estacionar/parar en la calle Ringwood durante las horas de dejar o recoger a los alumnos/ durante los eventos atléticos. Si quiere evitar la congestacion en el estacionamiento de la escuela, los animamos a hacer carpool, andar en bicicleta, caminar o tomar Samtrans a la escuela y recomendamos que deje y recoja a sus alumnos en uno de nuestros estacionamientos o en un lugar que este seguro y en el cual ya hayan acordado encontrarse. Adicionalmente, le rogamos el favor de no estacionarse y manejar por el vecindario Menlo Oaks. Muchas gracias de antemano por su cooperación.
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Clases de repaso de primavera para el SAT 7 de Mayo
Se aproxima la fecha límite
Seguimos recibiendo solicitudes para las clases de repaso para el examen SAT del 7 de mayo. Puede encontrar la solicitud e información adicional aquí. Nuestra fecha límite es el 17 de febrero. Continuaremos aceptando solicitudes después de esa fecha sólo si todavía hay espacio en nuestras clases de repaso. La primera clase será el lunes 29 de febrero. Mande sus preguntas a gwhitnah@seq.org.
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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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Para los estudiantes de grado 10
Los consejeros se están reuniendo con los estudiantes del décimo 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 décimo grado también pueden recibir otras hojas informativas. Por favor estén al tanto de que los estudiantes del décimo 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 (A.P.) para el año académica 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 (A.P.) durante el año académico 2016-17 deben asistir a una junta obligatoria en español el martes, 26 de abril del 2016 a las 6:00 de la tarde en la cafetería del edificio PAC. |
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Para los padres de los grados 9 a 11
En caso de que usted no hubiese podido asistir a su previa visita a M-A, Maria Furtado, Directora Ejecutiva de Colleges That Changes Lives (CTCL) (universidades que cambian vidas) regresa a nuestro distrito escolar en Sequoia High School el 18 de febrero para hablar a los estudiantes y a los padres acerca de cómo navegar la búsqueda de universidades en su presentación "Finding the Right Fit" (Encuentre la universidad a su medida perfecta). Los estudiantes y padres de M-A son bienvenidos y animados a que asistan a esta interesante e informativa presentación en Sequoia High School.
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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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Estudiantes y Padres del grado 10 & 11
Si se perdieron la Noche Informativa de las Pruebas de Admisión a la Universidad, he puesto mi presentación y los impresos en el sitio web del Centro de Carreras y Universidades. Aún más, nuestro presentador Bruce Reed, respondió por escrito a aquellas preguntas que por falta de tiempo quedaron sin contestar. Podrá descargar sus respuestas en el enlace de más arriba.
A todos los padres:
De forma ocasional el Centro de Carreras y Universidades hace anuncios a los padres a través de Naviance, que es una lista que se genera de forma automática a partir de las direcciones de email de los padres que se extraen de Infinite Campus. Usted puede incluirse como padre en la cuenta de estudiante de Naviance. Inicie sesión, pinche en la etiqueta "Acerca de mi", pinche "perfil" y vuelva a pinchar en "Añadir Padre". Naviance guardará tambien registro de cualquier email enviado a los estudiantes a traves de Naviance.
Necesita ayuda para iniciar sesión en Naviance?
Con la direccion de correo electrónico (email), introduzca el número de ID del estudiante (no incluya "@seq.org"). La palabra de acceso debería ser la misma que la de su cuenta en School Loop. Aunque la cuenta de Naviance está asociada al correo electróncio del estudiante, está pensada para ser compartida en familia. Hable por favor con su estudiante para acceder a Naviance. Si el estudiante tiene dificultades para entrar en Naviance o en su cuenta de email, debería ir a ver a su consejero o a la Señora Nguyen en el CCC.
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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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Se aproxima la semana de la California Scholarship Federation, CSF (Federación de becas de California)
Del 22 al 26 de febrero del 2016
CORRECCIONES IMPORTANTES
-- Los enlaces para acceder a la página de la CSF para solicitud y lista de clases publicada la semana pasada ha sido reparada.
-- Atención! Los puntajes por calificación están actualizados más abajo. Por favor, vuelva a calcular los puntajes de sus calificaciones para asegurarse que sí califica para presentar una solicitud.
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 = 1 puntos CSF
A's de AP o AS = 4 puntos CSF*
B's de AP o AS = 2 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-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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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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La protección a nuestra juventud en desarrollo: Adicción en los adolescentes, prevención y recuperación.
Ofrecido por Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)
Sábado, 5 de marzo, 8 am a 3 pm
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula,
2031 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Unase a Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS), Servicios de Consejería para Adolescentes, para a sun simposio sobre adicción, prevención y recuperación. Las sesiones serán lideradas por expertos locales en temas relacionados con la adicción en los adolescentes como: Stephanie Brown, Ph.D., fundadora y directora de The Addictions Institute, Menlo Park; Anna Lembke, M.D., jefe actual de Addiction Medicine Services de la Universidad de Stanford; y D'Anne Burwell, M.A., autora galardonada de Saving Jake: When Addiction Hits Home.
Este evento es gratis y está patrocinado por la Esther Ting Foundation, cuya misión es proteger a los adolescentes del riesgo de caer en la adicción. Otros patrocinadores incluyen: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, Project Safety Net, Youth Community Service (YCS), Palo Alto Police Department y Voices United.
Para más información sobre este evento o para saber cómo registrarse, contacte el departamento de mercadeo de los ACS al 650-424-0852 ext. 111 o mande un email a Lridgeway@acs-teens.org.
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