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Sunday, February 28, 2016
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Calendar
UPCOMING
- THU, Mar 17: Community College workshop, lunch, College/Career Center
- FRI, Mar 18: Third quarter report period ends
- SAT, Mar 19: M-A Senior Fashion Show
- FRI, Mar 25: Minimum day
- WED, Mar 30: Community College workshop, lunch, College/Career Center
- FRI, Apr 1: Cesar Chavez Day, no school
- MON-FRI, Apr 4-8: Spring break, no school
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Dear Students, Families and Community,
As we head into the last quarter of the school year, M-A is buzzing with a focus on instruction and many activities. The four administrators will be speaking to seniors during SS&R to remind them to stay focused, finish strong, and make good decisions as they finish their last semester of high school.
Update on the Teen Sleep Program
Menlo-Atherton has been involved with the Teen Sleep program for the last eight years thanks to our wonderful volunteer, Maggie Betsock, who devotes herself to organizing the program each year. Last week, a group of M-A students who signed up to be sleep ambassadors visited the Stanford Sleep and Dreams class. This week, Stanford students from the class made presentations to all of our 9th-grade students about the importance of sleep. Finally, during our next Feel Good Friday (extended lunch with various "stress" free activities for students to enjoy as well as a farmer's market) on March 11, our sleep ambassadors will have an activity on teen sleep. CBS news is doing a story on the program and was present for the ambassador visit to the Stanford class, filmed the presentation in Linda Schloss' 5th-period class this week, and will speak to students at M-A on Feel Good Friday.
By the way, you may also have heard from excited students and Stanford football fans that Christian McCaffrey, running back for Stanford and Heisman trophy nominee, was on campus as one of the teen sleep presenters.
Carpooling, Biking, Walking and Taking Public Transportation to School
We are encouraging students with weekly incentives to carpool, bike, walk or take public transportation to and from school given the impact of surrounding traffic and to be friendlier to the environment. We will be working with SamTrans to increase access, continue to provide bus passes to students, and soon will be adding more bike racks in our Oak Grove lot. Eventually, we will relocate bike parking along Ringwood to be accessible to students. We will also be looking for parent and student input on the best way to coordinate carpools using an app like "Carpool-School Edition." Any suggestions welcome!
Upcoming Events
Spring Musical
Come to the M-A Performing Arts Center for our M-A Drama musical production of "Into the Woods". Show times are Thursday 3/3, Friday 3/4 and Saturday 3/5 at 7:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
Senior Fashion Show Whether or not fashion is your thing, please join us for the Senior fashion "Be aM-Azing" show on March 19 sponsored by the fabulous M-A PTA. For seniors, this is a bonding, culminating experiences they most look forward to; not to mention they get to model some amazing clothing! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 1!
News and Noteworthy
Congratulations to students who are finalists in the 2016 Competition for National Merit Scholarships:
Julie Bailard
Molly Baxter
Jack Beasley
Kevin Conrad
Alexander Friedman
Matthew Kenney
Teresa Killmond
Kasey Love
Leila Milanfar
Jeffrey Propp
Talya Zalipsky
Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year contest
Olivia Luna, M-A senior, won the Peninsula Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Award. This is quite an accomplishment as she was the top candidate from the Menlo Park, Redwood City and East Palo Alto clubhouses. She will go to Sacramento for the Northern California Competition. Congratulations Olivia!
Winter Sports
Our winter sports teams all made it to CCS championships in progress this week. Both boys and girls varsity basketball teams also won the PAL tournament last weekend. Congratulations to all M-A athletes and coaches for a fantastic season.
Congratulations to M-A female wrestlers Chelsea Wilson, Fola Akinola, and Abby Ericson for qualifying for the CIF State Wrestling Finals to be held this weekend in Visalia, CA. Chelsea and Fola each won a CCS title in their weight class and Abby placed 3rd to qualify for the State Finals.
Congratulations to PAL Scholar-Athlete for 2016, Sarah Carlson, varsity basketball player. She will receive $500 from CCS and will be in the running for the CCS Scholar-Athlete of the Year and a $1500 prize!
~Simone Rick-Kennel, Principal
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From the Guidance Office |
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Seniors: Applying to Community College?
Seniors considering community college or a career/vocational program at a community college are encouraged to attend a hands-on workshop to fill out the application on Thursday, March 17 or Wednesday, March 30 during LUNCH at the College/Career Center. At these workshops, a community college representative and College Counselor Mai Lien Nguyen will help Gr. 12 students with the online application process for any local community college (Cañada, College of San Mateo, Foothill, DeAnza, etc.)
For more information about how to apply, including workshops and open houses taking place at community college campuses, please see the links below.
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Freshmen Registration for the 2016-17 Academic Year
Counselors are meeting with freshmen to register for the 2016-17 academic year. We will be giving students a copy of their transcript. Please be aware that freshmen should be sharing the courses selected with parents/guardians. After a freshman student meets with his/her Guidance Counselor, an email will be generated to parents with the student's requested courses for sophomore year.
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 1, 2016. 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, 2016 at 6:00 pm in English in the library.
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From the Foundation for the Future |
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Only 12 days left to buy tickets to the
2016 M-A Foundation Auction Party
Buy Your Tickets NOW and Keep M-A Roaring!
Come to the auction and bid on fantastic "live" auction items -
available only at the party - before we kick-off the week-long Online Auction
with amazing local getaways, meals at exclusive restaurants and lots of sports tickets!
Saturday, March 12, 6:30 to 11:30 pm
Tickets Available at
Credit card payment option is available thru PayPal
Venue: New Fox Forum, Redwood City. One block from the Fox Theater. Plenty of Parking or CalTrain or Uber!
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From the PTA |
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The PTA General Meeting is this Tuesday, March 1 at 8:45 am in the PAC Cafeteria.
The PTA is honored to announce the results from the 17th District Reflections district-wide judging. M-A has three entries advancing to State competition. The results are as follows:
- Amrita Bhasin for her film Flights of the Mind received the Award of Excellence
- Amrita Bhasin for her story Universe in a Bottle received the Award of Excellence
- Lauren Koenig for her photo Waiting received the Award of Merit
- Jerry Liu for his music composition Dancing with Chopin received the Award of Excellence
- Ninarose Roybal for her painting When I Grow Up received an Honorable Mention
Those winners given the Award of Excellence will be advancing to State competition. Congratulation to all of our talented artists!
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"Be aM-Amazing" Tickets on Sale on-line starting March 1, 2016
This event is a long standing tradition and is the PTA's largest fundraiser, providing funding for many of the important student and school services at M-A. The show helps the seniors bond and celebrates their last year at M-A, while bringing the community together to celebrate the spirit that is M-A. If you have never been to one of our fashions shows, this is the year to attend. Don't miss it! The fashion show is a professionally choreographed, high-energy production that stars M-A's incredible senior class. This year's show takes place on Saturday, March 19 in the Performing Arts Center. There will be three performances: 1 pm (preceded by a catered lunch), 4 pm, and 7:30 pm. Please purchase tickets at www.mabearspta.org.
Please note: SENIORS may purchase tickets for their family and friends, a pre-sale benefit because you are a senior, BEFORE March 1, 2016. If you are a senior model family and have not received an email from the fashion show "chairs" regarding pre-sale tickets, please notify Taylor Perkins at Taylor_p2@yahoo.com.
Kickoff Show at 1 pm
Reserved seating (luncheon and show): $85 individual; $680 table of 8 (Luncheon tickets must be purchased through the "Reserved" seating option.)
Reserved seating (show only): $35
General admission: $25
Staff/Students (high school and younger): $10
Matinee at 4 pm
Reserved seating: $35
General admission: $25
Staff/Students (high school and younger): $10
Finale at 7:30 pm
Reserved seating: $65
General admission: $40
Staff/Students (high school and younger): $20
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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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Thirteenth Annual M-A Dance Team Show and Fundraiser
March 26, 2016
Please come to the beautiful M-A PAC to support the M-A Dance Team at the 13th Annual Dance Team Show and Fundraiser. Students, families and fans of dance always enjoy this show, which features both Varsity and JV teams.
Date: Saturday, March 26
Time: 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
Place: M-A Performing Arts Center
Price: $15 adults/$8 students
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Make Dreams Come True...Donate Dresses or Accessories!
The Key Club is sponsoring a dress and accessories drive to benefit The Princess Project. The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them. With your help over 1,100 girls will be served by Princess Project Silicon Valley dress giveaways this Spring!
Ideal donations include long or short, formal gowns from 2010 to new in excellent condition and in all sizes and colors. Accessories should be stylish, clean and in excellent condition.
Where to Donate: M-A High School front office
When: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm through Friday, March 4
Contact: If you would prefer for us to pick up your donations or need a donation receipt please e-mail Sally Carlson at sally@carlsonland.com.
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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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M-A Boosters are taking orders for stadium seats. If you are interested in ordering the seats please contact valambwani@yahoo.com. The seats take about two weeks to arrive after the orders have been submitted. They will be delivered to your home. Each stadium seat is $60.
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Girls Varsity Soccer
M-A pressured Gunn in the first game of CCS on 2/24/16 and walked away with a 3-0 win! Although things started out slowly in the first half, Mara Cavallaro was able to slam the ball into the net for a goal after a rebound on a shot by Katie Guenin. Defensive players Ali Sivilotti, Molly Briggs, and Kasey Love controlled the pace of the game and were very helpful in the first half. In the second half, M-A went up to 2-0 with an own goal by Gunn and an assist on that by Briggs. The third goal was hammered in by Sarah McLeod, after a corner kick by Margaret Child, who then crossed it over. M-A finished the game at 3-0 with a win for their first CCS game.
The Bears were off to a slow start at home against the visiting Piedmont Hills Pirates in the round 2 quarterfinal CCS game on 2/27/16, allowing a Pirates goal in the mid first-half on a defensive miscue. They quickly redeemed themselves just before the half with a direct kick by freshman Yara Gomez, which senior McLeod drilled into the net, tying the game at 1-1 at the half. The Bears played well in the second half, with strong defense by senior Love, juniors Sivilotti and Allison Galbraith, freshman Grace Brieger, and sophomore keeper Breanna Sandoval. The mid-field (juniors Alissa McNerney, Nicole Salz, and Child, McLeod and Gomez) played consistently, preventing the Pirates from converting any goal attempts. McCleod was fouled in the box and converted the penalty kick into the second goal. Forwards (junior Guenin, sophomore Cavallaro, and seniors Talia Missan and Zoe Ford) had several great shots on goal that were just outside the box or deflected by the Pirates keeper. The Bears stayed strong, winning the game 2-1. They stand at 10-2-2 in the league, 14-4-2 overall and will play St Ignatius (SF) on Wednesday March 2 at 4:30 pm at Burlingame High School.
Boys Varsity Basketball
After a successful regular season as champions and a post season tournament win in the PAL tournament, the M-A Varsity boys were invited to the Open Division of the CCS playoffs and selected as a #4 seed. No public school has ever won an open game since the open was established in 2012.
On Friday night, the 25-2 Bear boys faced #5 seed Mitty from the WCAL at Piedmont Hills High School. In a relatively low scoring, physical game, the Bears and Lions ended up tied after the first quarter 12-12. M-A gained a 7 point advantage in the second quarter but Mitty closed to within 2 at the half 24-22. M-A maintained a 1 point lead through 3 but Mitty used their inside game and size to outscore the Bears in the fourth and win by five at 47-42. Blake Henry led the Bears with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Christian Fioretti had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists and Eric Norton had 8 points and 3 rebounds. Lucas Fioretti had 3 points, 5 steals and 3 rebounds. Kai Winterling added 3 points while Reed Fratt and Kailen Kershner each added 2. The team overall played strong defense! The Bears will play Santa Cruz in the Consolation Bracket at 7 pm on Tuesday at M-A. The team also has an automatic bid to Norcals, which start the following week. So the team is not done yet!
In other team news, Eric Norton was selected as the MVP of the PAL South Division. He, Christian Fioretti and Lucas Fioretti were selected to the First Team All League team.
Blake Henry was selected to second team All-League. A shout out to the M-A Parents and Sixth Man Club, who once again traveled well and showed up in droves to support the team. The noise and support from our fans far outstripped our rivals student support!
The 2016 Varsity Baseball season started on Tuesday when the Bears went on a short road trip across town to visit former league rival Menlo School. Senior Nick Olson got the start on the mound and went five strong innings giving up only two earned runs on seven hits. Hunter Sevy came on in relief and pitched the sixth inning and retired three straight batters. On the offensive end, seniors Matt Johnston and Ryan Klapper each had two hits (a single and a double). Johnston had the only RBI. FINAL SCORE: M-A 1; Menlo 4.
On Thursday the Bears hosted Woodside. It was Klapper's turn on the hill, and the senior did not disappoint. Combining a fastball, a curve and an off speed pitch, Klapper went five innings and struck out six Wild Cat batters. Senior Josh Bogomilsky relived Klapper in the sixth, and then Sevy took the ball and closed out the sixth and the seventh, for his first win of the season. The Bears bats came alive in an explosive sixth inning that saw ten hitters come to the plate with six of them scoring. The big blasts were Junior Kris Liang's two strike bases loaded 3 RBI double, and senior Bret Rodrigues' two RBI double. Rodrigues also added a single for a two hit day, and Junior short stop Nick Prainito had three hits. Prainito also scored two runs, as did junior 2B Oliver Bley. FINAL SCORE: Woodside 5; M-A 8.
Girls Varsity Basketball
Come watch the Girls and Boys CCS Games starting at 5:30 on Tuesday at M-A! After winning the PAL Championship last Saturday, the girls became the first basketball team in M-A history to be selected to play in the CCS Open Division Tournament. The Open division of CCS is reserved for the top 8 teams across all 5 divisions of CCS. All Open Division teams automatically qualify for the NorCal Tournament.
In the opening round on Friday night, M-A, the fifth seed, faced Valley Christian, the fourth seed, in a game held at Wilcox High School. The Warriors jumped out to a 9-1 lead as the Bears quickly discovered that the CCS Open Division is not the PAL. However, the Bears learn fast and after three Carly McLanahan 3's, M-A briefly took the lead early in the second quarter. In the second and third quarters, Valley Christian, honed by facing some of the best teams in the state in the WCAL, pushed their lead to 15 points. In the final 12 minutes the Bears mounted a comeback. Ilana Baer scored 4 and had three steals as the Bears made six consecutive defensive stops. Greer Hoyem and Megan Sparrow each added 4 points. They had 13 and 9 points respectively on the night. With 44 seconds remaining, McLanahan was blatantly fouled on a potential game tying three, but did not get the call. The Warriors hit four consecutive foul shots and put the game away, 49-42. With the loss the Bears move to the consolation bracket where they will host the other public school in the Open Division, Los Gatos, the eighth seed on Tuesday at 5:30 at M-A.
At the Central Coast Section Tournament on Saturday Feb. 20 the team represented the central coast section with Niko Ozden, Eric Andreae, and Makisi Tonga for the boys and Lauren Fuller, Bianca Vargas, Chelsea Wilson, Angie Bautista, Lauren McDonnell, Paola Ramirez, Folashade Akinola, Catarina Carvahlo, Abby Ericson, and Livienna Lie for the girls. Ozden earned 6 team points, Tonga earned 4 team points, Fuller earned 7 team points, Wilson earned 32 team points, Vargas earned 4 team points, Bautista earned 2 team points, McDonnell earned 3 team points, Ramirez earned 4 team points, Akinola earned 30 team points, Carvahlo wrestled 2 matches, Ericson earned 22 team points, and Lie earned 7 team points. The girls earned 4th place out of 56 schools, overtaking Everett Alvarez by 2 points!!!
Junior Wilson seeded 2nd in the tournament, wrestled 5 matches, pinned all her opponents through the semi-finals and defeated Marty Valdez (who she lost to earlier in the season 5-1) in the finals in overtime with a blast single and earned a sudden victory decision. Wilson is M-A's 3rd CCS champion in the last 20 years. The last CCS champions were Andres Delagnes and Kendra Wiley in 2012. Freshmen Akinola wrestled 5 matches and pinned her opponents through the quarter finals and won by decision in the semi-finals. She faced Minnah Adams in the finals and won by decision. Akinola is the first M-A freshmen in M-A's wrestling history to win a CCS Championship. Freshmen Ericson wrestled 4 matches and pinned 3 of her opponents. She is now the 3rd freshman (Wilson 2013 and Akinola 2016) in M-A wrestling history to qualify for the state competition as a freshmen. She scored the 3rd most points for the team. Freshmen Fuller, who did not compete at. P.A.L tournament due to injury, wrestled 4 matches and pinned 2 of her opponents. Junior Vargas, 2016 League Champion, wrestled 4 matches with an injured foot and soleless shoe. Her grit earned her two victories by decision. Freshmen Ramirez wrestled 3 matches and pinned one of her opponents. Freshmen Bautista wrestled 4 matches and earned 2 victories by decision. Freshmen McDonnell wrestled 4 matched and earned 2 victories by decision. Sophomore Ozden wrestled 3 matches and pinned his opponent from Gilroy. Sophomore Tonga wrestled 3 matches and pinned his opponent from Palma.
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Protecting our Developing Youth: Adolescent Addiction, Prevention and Recovery
Hosted by Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)
Saturday, March 5, 8 am to 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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Volunteer with the Menlo Park Library Friends
The Menlo Park Library Friends is looking for help on a regular basis (3-4 hours per week for at least 6 months) at the main library--800 Alma Street. Our volunteers turn 200,000 donated books per year into dollars that support our library's programs and events. Our library is a vital community resource for M-A's students, alums and parents so please consider joining our team. We offer plenty of training and support plus flexible hours and a congenial environment. Volunteers must be eighteen or older. We're reachable by phone at 650-330-2521 and by email at info@friendsmpl.org. |
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Statesmen tell you what is true even though it may be unpopular. Politicians will tell you what is popular, even though it may be untrue.
~Anonymous
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M-A PTA BearNotes en Español
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Calendario
ESTA SEMANA
- MAR, primero de marzo: Reunión General de la PTA, 8:45 am, Cafetería del PAC
- MAR, primero de marzo: Reunión de padres del ELAC, 6 pm
- MAR, primero de marzo: Noche de premios de deportes, 7 pm
- JUE-SAB, 3-5 de marzo: M-A Drama presenta "Into the Woods". 7:30 pm, PAC
- SAB, 5 de marzo: Día de examen SAT
PROXIMA SEMANA
PROXIMAMENTE
- VIER, 18 de marzo: Fin de los reportes del tercer trimestre
- SAB, 19 de marzo: Espectáculo Senior de la Moda de M-A
- VIER, 25 de marzo: Día mínimo
- VIER, primero de abril: Día festivo de Cesar Chavez , no hay escuela
- LUN_VIER, 4 a 8 de abril: Receso de primavera, no hay escuela
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Apreciados estudiantes, familias y comunidad,
A medida que nos adentramos en el último trimestre del año escolar, M-A parece vibrar enfocándose en la instrucción y muchas actividades. Los cuatro administradores les hablarán a los seniors durante SS&R para recordarles que sigan enfocados, terminen con fuerza y tomen buenas decisiones mientras finalizan su último semestre de escuela secundaria.
Actualización acerca del Programa del Sueño en Adolescentes
Por los últimos ocho años, Menlo-Atherton se ha involucrado con el Programa del Sueño en Adolescentes. Damos las gracias a nuestra maravillosa voluntaria, Maggie Betsock, quien se devota a organizar el Programa cada año. La semana pasada, un grupo de estudiantes de M-A ,quienes se inscribieron para ser embajadores del sueño, visitaron la clase "El dormir y los sueños" en Stanford. Esta semana, estudiantes de Stanford que toman esta clase hicieron presentaciones a todos nuestros estudiantes de grado 9 acerca de la importancia del dormir. Finalmente, el 11 de marzo durante nuestro Feel Good Friday (viernes del sentirse bien: un receso de almuerzo extendido con varias actividades libres de estrés para que los estudiantes disfruten, así como un mercado de granjeros) nuestros embajadores del sueño tendrán una actividad sobre el sueño en los adolescentes. Algunos miembros de la cadena de noticias CBS están haciendo una historia acerca del Programa y estuvieron presente durante la visita de los embajadores a la clase de Stanford, filmaron la presentación en la clase del quinto periodo de Linda Schloss y hablarán a los estudiantes en M-A durante el Feel Good Friday.
A propósito, pueda que usted haya oído de parte de algunos estudiantes emocionados y aficionados al fútbol americano de Stanford que Christian McCaffrey, un running back de Stanford y nominado al trofeo Heisman, estuvo en las instalaciones de nuestra escuela como uno de los presentadores del sueño en los adolescentes.
Hacer carpool, montar bicicleta, caminar y tomar transporte público a la escuela
Estamos animando a los estudiantes con insentivos semanales para que hagan carpool, monten bicicleta, caminen o tomen transporte público para ir y venir de la escuela debido al impacto positivo que esto causa en el tráfico circundante y para beneficiar al medio ambiente. Estaremos trabajando con Samtrans para que incremente el acceso y continue proveyendo a los estudiantes con pases de autobus. Pronto estaremos adicionando más estacionamientos para bicicletas en nuestro lote de Oak Grove. Eventualmente, localizaremos un estacionamiento de bicicletas a lo largo de Ringwood accesible a estudiantes. También estaremos buscando el aporte de padres y estudiantes acerca de la mejor manera de coordinar carpools usando aplicaciones como "Carpool-School Edition". ¡Cualquier sugerencia es bienvenida!
Próximos eventos
Musical de Primavera
Venga al teatro PAC de M-A para ver nuestro produción musical a cargo de M-A Drama "Into the Woods". Las funciones son los días jueves 3, viernes 4 y sábado 5 de marzo a las 7:30 pm. ¡Esperamos verlos!
Espectáculo de la moda senior
Sea o no la moda algo de su interés, por favor únase a nosotros para presenciar el espectáculo de la moda senior "Be aM-Azing" el 19 de marzo patrocinado por nuestra fabulosa PTA. Para los estudiantes de undécimo grado (Seniors) este evento genera fuertes lazos con experiencias culminantes que no hayan la hora de compartir, sin mencionar que ¡tienen la oportunidad de modelar ropa maravillosa! ¡Los boletos saldrán a la venta el martes primero de marzo!
Noticias y Notables
Felicitaciones a los estudiantes finalistas en la competencia para obtener las becas de Merito Nacional del 2016:
Julie Bailard
Molly Baxter
Jack Beasley
Kevin Conrad
Alexander Friedman
Matthew Kenney
Teresa Killmond
Kasey Love
Leila Milanfar
Jeffrey Propp
Talya Zalipsky
Concurso club de chicos y chicas joven del año
Olivia Luna, senior en Menlo -Atherton, ganó el premio joven del año del concurso club Península de chicos y chicas. Este es un gran logro pues ella era la candidata mejor ranqueada de los clubes de Menlo Park, Redwood City y East Palo Alto e irá a Sacramento para la competencia de California del Norte. ¡Felicitaciones Olivia!
Deportes de Invierno
Nuestros equipos de deportes de invierno lograron entrar en el campeonato CCS en progreso esta semana. Los equipos de baloncesto, tanto masculino como femenino, ganaron el torneo PAL el fin de semana pasado. Felicitaciones a todos los atletas y entrenadores de M-A por una temporada fantástica.
Felicitaciones a las luchadoras de M-A Chelsea Wilson, Fola Akinola y Abby Ericson por clasificar a las finales de lucha libre estatales CIF que se llevará acabo este fin de semana en Visalia, CA. Cada una, Chelsea y Fola, gaaron e título CCS en su clase por peso y Abby obtuvo el tercer puesto que le permitió clasificar para las finales del estado.
Felicitaciones a la Alumna-Atleta PAL del 2016 Sarah Carlson, jugadora varsity de baloncesto quien recibirá $500 de parte del CCS y será postulada para el CCS Alumno-Atleta del año y ¡un premio de $1500!
~Simone Rick-Kennel, Directora
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¿Seniors: Están haciendo solicitud a una universidad de la comunidad?
Los seniors que estén considerando una universidad comunitaria o un programa de carrera/vocacional en una universidad de la comunidad son animados a que participen en un taller interactivo para que llenen sus solicitudes el jueves 17 de marzo o el miércoles 30 de marzo durante el ALMUERZO en le Centro de Universidad y Carrera. En estos talleres un representante de una universidad comunitaria y yo ayudaremos a los estudiantes de grado 12 con el proceso de solicitud en el internet para cualquier universidad comunitaria (Cañada, College of San Mateo, Foothill, DeAnza, etc.)
Para más información acerca de como hacer su solicitud, talleres y open houses que estén sucediendo en los campuses de las universidades comunitarias, por favor mire la siguiente lista:
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Matrícula para el año académico 2016-17 para estudiantes de noveno grado
Los consejeros se están reuniendo con los estudiantes de noveno grado para el año académico 2016-17. Les proporcionaremosa los estudiantes una copia de su expediente académico. Por favor estén al tanto de que los estudiantes de noveno grado deben compartir su preferencia de clases para el próximo año con sus padres/guardianes. Después que un estudiante de noveno grado tenga una reunión con su consejero/a, un correo electrónico será enviado a los padres/guardianes del estudiante con las clases que el estudiante ha pedido para el décimo grado.
Todos los estudiantes que se van a inscribir en una clase de posición académica avanzada (A.P.) para el año académico 2016-17 deben tener el formulario Divulgación AP completado y archivado a más tardar el 1 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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De Parte de la PTA
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La reunión general de la PTA es este martes, primero de marzo a las 8:45 pm en la cafetería del PAC.
La PTA tiene el honor de anunciar los resultados del concurso "Reflections 17th District" una vez de que los jueces del concurso a nivel distrital comunicaron su decisión. M-A tiene tres participantes avanzando ahora a la competencia estatal.
Estos son los resultados:
- Amrita Bhasin por su película Flights of the Mind recibió el Premio a la Excelencia
- Amrita Bhasin for su cuento Universe in a Bottle recibió el Premio a la Excelencia
- Lauren Koenig por su foto Waiting recibió el Premio al Mérito
- Jerry Liu por su composición musical Dancing with Chopin recibió el Premio a la Exelencia
- Ninarose Roybal por su pintura When I Grow Up recibió una Mención de Honor
Los ganadores del premio a la Excelencia avanzarán a la competencia a nivel estatal. ¡Felicitaciones a todos nuestros talentosos artistas!
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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 19 de marzo. Pónganlo en sus calendarios ya mismo.
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Actividades Estudiantiles
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Decimotercer espectáculo anual y recaudación de fondos del Equipo de Danza de M-A
Por favor venga al hermoso PAC de M-A para apoyar al Equipo de Danza de M-A en su decimotercer espectáculo anual y recaudación de fondos. Estudiantes, familias y entusiastas de la danza siempre disfrutan de este espectáculo que incluye tanto el equipo de Varsity como el de JV.
Fecha: Saturday, 26 de marzo
Hora: 6:00 pm (las puertas abren a las 5:30 pm)
Lugar: Performing Arts Center (PAC) de M-A
Precio: $15 adultos/$8 estudiantes
Compre sus boletos en http://madtshowandfundraiser.brownpapertickets.com/. También puede comprar sus entradas directamente a los miembros del equipo de danza, o contactando a Robbie Baxter en MADanceTeamShow@gmail.com. Los boletos pueden ser comprados a la entrada del teatro pero suelen estar agotados el día de la presentación. Se puede pagar tanto con cheque a nombre de "M-A Dance Team" como en efectivo.
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Se necesitan voluntarios para los Boosters
¿Tiene usted un estudiante involucrado en deportes, o simplemente quiere usted ayudar a los Boosters en su apoyo a nuestro gran número (más de 900) atletas? Entonces únase a la junta directiva de los Boosters. Nuestra meta es recaudar dinero para cerrar la gran brecha existente entre los fondos que el programa athletic de M-A recibe de parte del distrito escolar y lo que es verdaderamente necesario para mantener en marcha un programa de deportes de excelencia. Nuestra organización de los Boosters atléticos confiere sumas de dinero a los entrenadores destinadas tanto a la compra de uniformes y equipos así como a los sueldos de los entrenadores mismos. Por favor visite: https://sites.google.com/a/m-aboosters.org/m-a-boosters/ para enterarse más acerca de nuestra organización y la posición en la junta directiva, o contacte a nuestras co-directoras actuales: Valerie Ambwani, valambwani@yahoo.com o Libby Tinsley libby_tinsley@yahoo.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 Park, 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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From the BearNotes Editors
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How to Submit Articles
Please keep articles short and focused. Longer articles are welcome, but keep the most important info in the first paragraph. (Longer articles might show only the first paragraph in the BearNotes email and then continue on the M-A PTA website.)
- Email proofread submissions by midnight Thursday to bearnotes@mabearspta.org.
- Please do not send attachments. Send article content in the body of the email.
- Include all details like date, time, location, contact info, and URL.
- Include a Spanish translation if your article includes critical info that all parents need. (Please email BearNotes if you need help with translation.)
- All submissions are subject to editing by the PTA.
For policies and more info, please visit the M-A PTA website.
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