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Calendar
UPCOMING
- THU, Mar 24: Open House & New Family Resource Fair, 6-8 pm (5:30 pm for food)
- FRI, Mar 25: Minimum day
- SAT, Mar 26: M-A Dance Team Show and Fundraiser, 6 pm
- 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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Feel-Good-Friday Fun for Students
Friday, March 11 during lunch
Students can visit one or more of our booths
Feeling Artsy?
Class Murals (PAC Cafe)
Paper flowers (PAC Cafe)
Henna Tattoos/Flash tattoos (PAC patio)
Friendship bracelets (F-wing patio)
Feeling Hungry?
Farmer's Market
Feeling Sporty?
Basketball (New gym)
Ultimate Frisbee (Soccer field)
Feeling Zen?
Yoga/Meditation (PAC stage)
Teen Sleep Booth (PAC Cafe)
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Senior Graduation Speeches
Senior parents, please ask your student to consider writing and delivering a graduation speech at the 2016 graduation ceremony on June 2. Delivering a graduation speech to classmates and the wider audience is a great way to represent the class of 2016. It is a tremendous honor and experience your student will not forget.
Interested students must attend a mandatory meeting March 22 at lunch in room B-4. The school will hold speech tryouts April 13 and April 14 after school in the Career Center. If you have questions, contact Karl Losekoot or J.C. Farr.
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Open House & New Family Resource Fair
Menlo-Atherton High School Open House
Thursday March 24
6 pm to 8 pm
5:30-7:30 pm BBQ and Waffles Food Trucks
(Food available for purchase)
Please mark your calendars for the M-A Open house. We are excited to welcome families to M-A to tour classrooms and view student work displays and performances. This year we'll have food trucks available so families can purchase dinner. Come join the fun!
5:30-7:30 pm BBQ and Waffles food trucks (food available for purchase)
6-6:30 pm Welcome to M-A in the PAC
6:30-8 pm Meet M-A Teachers in their classrooms, student work displays and student performances, M-A campus classrooms6:30-8 pm Resource Fair for new families in the PAC Café
Student Work Displays - Ceramics in Action
- Dancing with a little badminton and volleyball
- Dissecting eyeballs in Biology
- Family Portraits
- Guitar and Vocals
- Student Art Show
- World Language Garden Party
Open House Resource Fair for New M-A Families
6:30-8:00 PM
PAC Café and Patio
- Meet the Principal Simone Kennel
- Complete Address Verification
- Sign-up for M-A Summer Programs
- Receive 9th Grade Registration Information and course selection information
- Find information about Athletics, Electives, AVID, BUILD, MyLife, PTA, The Foundation for the future, and other support programs
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Math & Biology SAT Subject Test Prep Classes Offered
M-A will offer review classes this spring on two SAT Subject tests: Math Level II and Biology. These two-week classes are recommended for students currently in Pre-Calculus for Math Level II and AP Biology for the Biology exam. For a detailed explanation of why students should consider taking SAT Subject tests, dates and times, and the application, see this information form. Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis in case the classes get completely filled.
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Guidance Office Updates
Incoming Freshmen
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.
English Learners
Counselors are also meeting with some of our students in the English Learners Program who are in English Language Arts and English Language Development 1, 2, and 3 classes on March 11, 2016, to register for the 2016-17 academic year or discuss alternative options for the 2016-17 academic year. We will be giving students a copy of their transcript.
Students Enrolling in APs
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 1, 2016. The link to the AP Disclosure form is 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, at 6 pm in the library (in English).
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Sophomore College Parent Night
Sophomore College Parent Night will be on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:30 pm, in the M-A Library. This will be an informational night for parents only. Simultaneous translation in Spanish is available. In an email that was sent directly to grade 10 parents, there is a link to a Google form if you would like to submit questions in advance of this event. Although I can't guarantee that we'll have time to answer all submitted questions, I will try to prioritize those that may have great interest and relevance to many families.
If you did not receive the email that went directly to Sophomore parents, you can add yourself as a parent in your child'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."
~Mai Lien Nguyen
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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 grade 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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Almost Sold Out!
2016 M-A Foundation Auction Party
Buy Your Tickets NOW and Keep M-A Roaring!
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 take CalTrain!
Come to the auction and bid on great auction items like getaways, valuable jewelry and sport tickets - some to be had only at the party. Don't miss the chance to bid and win 4 Nights for Two on the Big Island of Hawaii - at the new private club, Kohanaiki, offering 3 unique pools, ocean activities with adventure team, a Rees Jones-designed 18-hole golf course and more! Kohanaiki is situated on 1.5 miles of stunning Kona coastline. Once a thriving Hawaiian fishing village, the spirit of this place lives on in the community.
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"Be aM-Amazing" Senior Fashion Show Tickets on Sale
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 Saturday, March 19 in the M-A Performing Arts Center. Purchase tickets at www.mabearspta.org.
Kickoff Show at 1 pm
Reserved seating (catered 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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Donate Your Unused Computers to Students
WANTED: old computers and parts, working or not, for M-A PTA computer donation program. We securely erase your information, reload them with school software, and either place them into classrooms or send them home with needy, hardworking students. We especially need laptops, laptop hard drives, ChromeBooks, and laptop chargers.
To donate one computer, or a truckload corporate donation, please contact Sue Kayton, kayton@alum.mit.edu, 650-853-1711. Find more information on the PTA Outreach page. |
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BearNotes Needs Translators
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? We could use your help! T o make sure we reach all of our awesome parents, BearNotes needs one or two more volunteers to help with translation. Please consider volunteering an hour per week. If you're interested for this year or next, email Bobbie Wood at bobbiewood@gmail.com or Catalina Vial at candcvial@aol.com. Thank you! |
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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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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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Sports Shout-Outs
Congratulations to the varsity girls soccer team -- CCS CHAMPS!!! GO BEARS!!
This week, Sarah McLeod was named the Athlete of the Week for the Palo Alto Weekly and San Mateo Daily Journal. Her soccer team won M-A's first CCS title in school history on Sunday vs. Branham. Check the Sports News section for the game summary. Last week, Chelsea Wilson, M-A wrestling, and Blake Henry, M-A basketball, won Athlete of the Week. To see past weeks winners and honorable mentions, check the Palo Alto Weekly Online.
Chelsea Wilson placed 3rd in the CIF CA State Championship, making her M-A's highest placed state wrestler ever. She also earned the Wrestling with Honor award for her performance throughout the day, a prestigious award by the CIF committee for her outstanding performance and on the mat sportsmanship.
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Girls Varsity Soccer - CCS Champs!
The M-A girls soccer team won its first ever CCS title on Saturday night in a torrential downpour with winds nearing 30 mph. The Bears fell behind 0-2 in the first half when the #10 seeded Branham Bruins were attacking into the fierce wind. The Bears dominated the Bruins in the 2nd half when it was our turn to take advantage of the wind, but didn't find the net until there were only 10 minutes left in the game, when senior captain Sarah McLeod hit a free kick from around 40 yards out. A mere 4 minutes later, McLeod hit the back of the net a second time, and it was all tied up. With less than 2 minutes left in regulation, and the Bears not wanting to go to overtime, sophomore Josephine Cotto hit the game winner with an amazing strike from the left corner of the penalty box that floated over the goalkeeper's outstretched arms. The Bears finish the season 15-4-3, with their first CCS title ever. Go Bears!
Girls Varsity Basketball
On Tuesday, the Bears hosted Los Gatos, the SCVAL Champions and the eighth seed in the CCS Open Division. The Bears jumped out to a 7-2 lead. However the Wildcats hit five first half 3s and held M-A scoreless for six minutes to take a 10 point lead at the half. In the second half Ilana Baer and Greer Hoyem led a Bears comeback. Hoyem tied the game with 48 seconds remaining. The Wildcats converted a free throw with 17 seconds to go. With 4 seconds left, the Bears inbounded and sunk a three just after the buzzer, and Los Gatos hung on for the win 47-46. While a disappointing finish, all Open Division teams automatically qualify for the NorCal Tournament. The Bears received the fourth seed in the Division 1 NorCal tournament and will host Washington (San Francisco) at 7 pm on Wednesday at M-A.
Boys Basketball
After a first round loss to Mitty in the Open Division of CCS, the Bears hosted the Santa Cruz Cardinals at M-A in the second round of the Consolation Bracket of the CCS Open Division. M-A started fast, led by Christian Fioretti's 13 first half points along with 6 from Lucas Fioretti and Blake Henry, to help M-A to a 38-26 first half lead. M-A kept up the pace and pressure to lead 59-42 after lead and eased home with a 65-50 win. Henry and C. Fioretti each had 13 for the Bears and Fioretti had 7 assists. Reed Fratt and Eric Norton had 10 points and L. Fioretti had 7 on 2 3s.
In the rubber match between M-A and Half Moon Bay in the finals of the Open CCS Consolation Bracket, the Cougars ran away with a 61-41 win in their third meeting of the season. Half Moon Bay play a trapping defense and shot over 85% in the first half to take a 38-19 halftime lead. HMB went on an 18-0 run in the first half. M-A got within 8 points in the third quarter but HMB hit a half court shot to extend their lead to 11 after 3. HMB went on a 4th quarter run and eventually won by 20. For the Bears, L. Fioretti had 11 points on 3 3's. Henry had 10 points, Fratt had 7 points and C. Fioretti had 6. Norton had 4 points.
M-A goes to 26-4 on the season. The Bears now await their seeding for the NorCal division 1 tournament, which start on Wednesday. Come out and support the Bears in their final push of the season.The Bears golf team is looking good. Leap Year's additional day meant one more day of prep for the 2016 season kickoff at Sharon Heights Country Club on March 1. It paid off! Bear linksters took on the Terra Nova Tigers of Pacifica and won with a total of 204 strokes to T-N's 295. That's a pretty big margin, and bodes well for future matches. Leading the way with low rounds for M-A were sophomore Bill Kirkpatrick and freshmen Jonathan Dicks and Andre Wilkins. Each turned in a score of 39 in the 9-hole match at M-A's home course. Making the 91-stroke margin stick were junior Maxwell Heller (42), senior Andrew Dignum (45) and junior Aidan Liston (48).
On Thursday, March 3, the team headed to Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae for a match against the Mills Vikings. M-A rocked the fairways for their 2nd straight victory. The final tally gave the Bears a 208 score to Mills' 248. Finishing 1-2-3 for M-A were Dicks with a 9-hole score of 38, Kirkpatrick with a 39, and Leo Tuchman with a 42. Wilkins (44), Maxwell Heller (45) and Liston (52) helped add to the margin of victory.
The Bears opened non-league play Friday night with a thrilling 9-8 overtime victory under the lights at Gunn. In the first half Bea Geaghan-Breiner and Katelyn Wiseman scored and Grace Tully added a two. The Titans answered and the first half ended in a 4-4 tie. The Bears opened the second half with a 3-0 run with Annie Payne scoring a pair. But that was the biggest M-A lead of the night as the Titans came back storming back. With 18 seconds remaining Gunn tied the game at 8. In sudden death overtime, the Bears went right to work. Hannah Shaw grabbed her fourth self draw of the game. She transitioned to Tully who gave her third assist to Emma Easton who ripped the winner into the top right corner of the net 20 seconds into OT for her third goal on the night. Goalie Allie Bayne had 5 saves.
This week the team travels to Redwood High (Larkspur) for a 4 pm game on Wednesday and hosts University High (SF) at 1 pm on Saturday.
Last weekend Chelsea Wilson, Folashade Akinola, Abby Ericson represented the M-A wrestling team at the CIF CA State Championships. Wilson pinned her opponents in Championship Round 1, 2, & 3 to advance to the semi-finals. She wrestled Sariyah Jones the returning state champion and national champion from Enoch in the semis and was held off from advancing with a score of (2-4). Wilson then proceeded to win in the consolation semis to advance to the 3rd place championships where she tech-pinned (15-0 + pinned) her opponent. Wilson placed 3rd, making her M-A's highest placed state wrestler ever. She also earned the Wrestling with Honor award for her performance throughout the day, a prestigious award by the CIF committee for her outstanding performance and on the mat sportsmanship.
The talented freshmen Akinola advanced to the quarters and was caught with an unexpected pin. She entered consolations and avoided elimination by advancing by decision over junior Palo Alto's Sara Aguilar. She was pinned in the consolation semis, but in match 7 controlled the match Folasha-style and earned a major decision (13-3) to take 7th place. She was the only freshmen in her weight class to place at this State competition. Ericson, a true first year freshmen who had no prior experience to wrestling prior to November, earned her team a much needed pin to secure 11th place. By qualifying and winning a match at the state level competition she places herself as one of the top 20 wrestlers in the state. The team finished 11 out of 198 schools.
M-A swimmers started the season strong. The JV swim team attended an invitational meet at St. Francis High School last week with all the top schools in the area. Junior Allison Collins scored 4.5 points in the 100 Freestyle in a tie for 6th place. The JV girls 200 yard medley relay team (Molly Banks, Collins, Katelynn Fichou, and Brynn Williams) placed in 13th out of 23 teams, scoring 6 points for the Bears. The JV Boys 200 medley relay team (Shon Alimukhanedov, William Sachson and Matthias Guegler) placed 20th out of 27 teams, scoring 2 points for the Bears. The JV girls scored another 6 points with a 10th place win in the 200 Free Relay consisting of Collins, Williams, Banks, and Maddie Sonderby. The Boys JV 200 Free Relay won 4 points (Tyler Lewis, Cooper Gran, Sachson, and Guegler). Overall, the JV girls came in 7th place out of 23 teams and the JV Boys placed 11th out of 27 teams. Swimming against the top schools in the area, this meet was a great start for the JV team.
The Varsity team's first meet was against Menlo last Wednesday. The girls team easily beat Menlo with a total score of 120 to 50. Boys tied Menlo with 85 points for each team. Big individual wins for the girls team were made by Nicole Dundas (200 and 400 freestyle), Faith Dunn (200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke), Kate Denend (50 free), Haley Arrington (100 backstroke), and Sophie Murff (100 freestyle). Girls beat Menlo in 3 relays, including the 200 medley relay (Arrington, Dunn, Maddie Worden, Denend), the 200 free relay (Murff, Worden, Denend, Dundas), and the 400 free relay (Murff, Arrington, Dunn, Dundas).
Boys individual event winners were Vincent Busque (50 free), Jak Tedesco (100 butterfly), Max Ferenczy (400 free) and Nik Caryotakis (100 breaststroke). Boys relay winning events were 200 medley relay (Tedesco, Caryotakis, River Weston, Busque), and the 200 free relay (Busque, Caryotakis, Ferenczy, Alex Hakanson). The varsity and JV teams both face their first league opponents on March 10 swimming against San Mateo High School at M-A. Come out and cheer on the aqua bears after school!
The Bears traveled to Independence High School in San Jose to face the Seventy-Sixers on Wednesday. Senior Co-Captain Taylor Conrad started on the mound for the Bears, but Independence came out swinging and jumped ahead early. Victoria Sanie came on to pitch a scoreless 3rd, but ultimately the Bears were done in by strong Sixer hitting and some shaky defensive play, losing 12-2.
On offense, the Bears got timely hitting and earned six walks, putting at least 2 runners on base in the third, fourth, and fifth innings, but had trouble capitalizing. In the third, the Bears had consecutive hits by Maddie Moya, leadoff hitter Jessie Burgos, and Sarah Scandalios, but were unable to score. The Bears again threatened to get back into the game in the fourth, starting with a leadoff walk to Monika Gutierrez and eventually loading the bases with a walk to Bailey Lentz and a sharp single by Sai Sema, but the Bears were only able to plate one run on a walk to Bella Anaya before Independence got out of the inning with 2 force outs at home and a strike out. In the fifth inning, the Bears once again loaded the bases on a solid singe to center by Scandalios followed by two walks, but were only able to add one more run on an infield hit by Sanie. The Bears' first home game is on Tuesday, March 6, at 4:00 pm against Alma Heights.
MA's JV baseball team played 3 away games this week. On Monday, Anthony Waller pitched all 7 innings at Woodside High School giving up one earned run and no walks. The Bears were on fire in the 4th, scoring all five of their runs. Highlights of the 4th included a bunt by Jake Wang to drive in a run, a bunt by the lead off hitter, Connor Nathan to load the bases, a single by Joey Olshausen and a double by Geo Deras. Final Score: M-A 5 - Woodside 4. On Wednesday, the Bears traveled to Archbishop Riordan in San Francisco. Finn Bjerknes pitched the first two innings when Elliott Zeien took over and pitched a no hitter for the remainder of the game. Final Score: M-A 0 - Riordan 2. And, on Friday, the Bears traveled to Leland High School in San Jose for a wet and muddy game. Final Score: M-A 1 - Leland 11.
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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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Hillview Drama Presents The Music Man
Come join the Hillview players as they re-create Meredith Willson's musical, The Music Man, a classic musical comedy with a feel-good vibe. Catch a performance at the Hillview PAC.
- Thursday, March 17, at 3:30 pm - Student - pizza performance. Tickets only $5 for students and include a slice of pizza.
- Friday, March 18, at 7 pm
- Saturday, March 19, at 3 pm and 7 pm
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League of Women Voters Hosts
Panel on California Higher Education Access
Saturday, March 12, 9am-1pm,
Woodside Independence Hall
2955 Woodside Rd, Woodside
A panel discussion will offer various perspectives on access to California higher education including funding, affordability, equity, student preparedness, and opportunities and barriers to student success. Panelists are Karen Schwarz, trustee of the San Mateo County Community College District, Jon Kitamura, associate professor of English and coordinator of the Puente Program at the College of San Mateo, and Brooke Marquart, concurrent student attending San Mateo High School and CSM (Middle College).
This is a free event hosted by the League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County.For more info: www.lwvssmc.org
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My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the heck she is.
~ Ellen DeGeneres
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M-A PTA BearNotes en Español
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Calendario
ESTA SEMANA
- VIER, 11 de marzo: Viernes del bienestar (Feel-GoodFriday) diversión para estudiantes
- SAB, 12 de marzo: Fiesta de inicio: subasta de la Fundación de M-A, 6:30-11:30 pm
PROXIMA SEMANA
- MAR, 15 de marzo: Con curso de matemáticas de la California Math League durante el almuerzo.
- MAR, 15 de marzo: Noche de Universidad para padres de sophomores, 6:30 pm, Biblioteca
- VIER, 18 de marzo: Fin de los reportes del tercer trimestre
- SAB, 19 de marzo: Espectáculo Senior de la Moda de M-A
PROXIMAMENTE
- JUE, 24 de marzo: Invitación de puertas abiertas y Feria de recursos para familias nuevas, 6-8 pm
- 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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Viernes del bienestar (Feel-Good-Friday) Diversión para estudiantes
Viernes 11 de marzo durante el almuerzo
Los estudiantes pueden visitar uno o más puestos
¿Se siente artístico/a?
Murales de clase (cafetería del PAC)
Flores de papel (cafetería del PAC)
Tatuajes de henna/tatuajes flash (patio del PAC)
Pulseras de la amistad (patio de la sección F)
¿Se siente hambriento?
Mercado granjero (farmers' market)
¿Se siente deportivo?
Baloncesto (Gimnasio nuevo)
Ultimate Frisbee (campo de fútbol-soccer)
¿Se siente Zen?
Yoga/Meditación (escenario del PAC)
Puesto del sueño en adolescentes (cafetería del PAC)
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Discursos de graduación de los Seniors
Padres de estudiantes senior, por favor pregúntele a su estudiante si quisiera considerar escribir y dar un discurso durante la ceremonia de graduación el 2 de junio del 2016. Dar un discurso de graduación tanto a los compañeros de clase como a una audiencia más amplia es una muy buena forma de representar la clase del 2016. Es un honor y una magnífica experiencia que su estudiante nunca olvidará.
Los estudiantes interesados debe asistir a la reunión obligatoria el 22 de marzo durante el almuerzo en el salón B-4. La escuela conducirá pruebas de escogencia de los discursos el 13 y el 14 de abril después de clases en el Centro de carrera. Si tiene alguna pregunta contacte a Karl Losekoot o a J.C. Farr.
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Invitación de puertas abiertas & Feria de recursos para familias nuevas
Invitación de puertas abiertas de Menlo-Atherton High School
Jueves 24 de marzo
6 pm a 8 pm
5:30-7:30 pm asado y camiones de comida Waffles
(comida disponible para la compra)
Por favor marque en su calendario la invitación de puertas abiertas de Menlo-Atherton High School . Estamos muy emocionados de darle la bienvenida a las familias a M-A para que hagan un tour de los salones de clase y vean la exposición de los trabajos y presentaciones de los estudiantes. Este año tenemos camiones de comida disponibles para que las familias puedan comprar su cena. ¡Unase a la diversión!
5:30-7:30 pm Asado y camiones de comida Waffles (comida disponible para la compra)
6-6:30 pm Bienvenida a M-A en el PAC
6:30-8 pm Encuentre a los maestros en sus salones de clase, muestra del trabajo de los estudiantes y presentaciones de los estudiantes en los salones de clase de M-A
6:30-8 pm Feria de recursos para las familias nuevas en la cafetería del PAC
Muestra de los trabajos de los estudiantes - Cerámica en acción
- Bailando con un poquito de badminton y voleibol
- Disección anatómica de globos oculares en biología
- Retratos de familia
- Guitarra y voces
- Show de arte estudiantil
- Festejo de las lenguas del mundo en el jardín
Feria de recursos para las nuevas familias de M-A
6:30-8:00 PM
Cafetería y patio del PAC
- Conozca a la directora Simone Kennel
- Complete la verificación de dirección
- Inscripción a los programas de verano de M-A
- Reciba información sobre la matrícula de grado 9 así como información acerca de la selección de cursos
- Encuentre información sobre: Deportes, Electivas, AVID, BUILD, MyLife, PTA, La Fundación para el futuro, y otros programas de apoyo
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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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Actualizaciones
Estudiantes de grado 9
Los consejeros se están reuniendo con los estudiantes de noveno grado para el año académico 2016-17. Les proporcionaremos a 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.
Aprendices de inglés
Los consejeros también se van a reunir con algunos de los estudiantes del Programa Aprendices del Idioma Inglés (ELP) quienes están en las clases de artes de lenguaje en inglés y desarrollo de lenguaje en inglés el 1, 2, 3 y 11 de marzo del 2016, para inscribirse en clases del año académico 2016-17 o para platicar acerca de opciones alternativas para el año académico 2016-17. Les proporcionaremos a los estudiantes una copia de su expediente académico.
Estudiantes que se van a inscribir en clases AP
Todos los estudiantes que se van a inscribir 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 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 (AP) 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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Noche universitaria para padres de sophomores
La noche universitaria para padres de sophomores será el martes 15 de marzo a las 6:30 pm, en la biblioteca de M-A. Esta será una noche informativa solamente para padres. Traducción simultánea en español estará disponible. En un mensaje electrónico que fue mandado a los padres de los estudiantes de décimo grado directamente, se incluye un enlace para acceder a un formulario Google en caso de que usted tenga alguna pregunta que quiera enviarnos con anticipación a este evento. A pesarme que no puedo garantizar que tenga tiempo suficiente para responder todas las preguntas enviadas, trataré de darle prioridad a aquellas preguntas que sean de mayor interés y relevancia para muchas familias.
Si usted no recibió el email que fue mandado directamente a los padres del grado 10, usted puede agregarse como padre o madre a la cuenta de su hijo/a en Naviance. Entre en la página, haga click en la opción "About Me", haga click en "Profile," haga click en "Add New Parent" en la sección "parents". Como mínimo ponga su nombre y su dirección de correo electrónico, y haga click en "Add Parent."
~Mai Lien Nguyen
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"Be aM-Amazing" Ya están a la venta los boletos para el Espectáculo de la Moda senior
Si usted nunca ha estado en uno de nuestros espectáculos, este es el año para asistir. ¡No se lo pierda! El Espectáculo de la Moda es una producción de alta energía con coreografía profesiona y cuyos protagonistas son los estudiantes seniors. Este año, el Espectáculo será el Sábado 19 de marzo en el Centro de Artes Escénicas (PAC) de M-A. Compra de boletos en www.mabearspta.org.
Función de lanzamiento a la 1 pm
Sillas reservadas (almuerzo y show): $85 individual; $680 mesa de 8 personas (boletos para el almuerzo deben ser comprados usando la opción de sillas "Reserved" .)
Sillas reservadas (show solamente): $35
Admisión General: $25
Empleados y estudiantes (grados de high school y más abajo): $10
Función Matinee a las 4 pm
Sillas reservadas: $35
Admisión General: $25
Empleados y estudiantes ( grados de high school y más abajo): $10
Función de Clausura a las 7:30 pm
Sillas reservadas: $65
Admisión General: $40
Empleados y estudiantes (grados de high school y más abajo): $20
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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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From the BearNotes Editors
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