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Calendar
THIS WEEK
- TUE, Apr 12: Smarter Balance Testing schedule
- Sophomores and juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Freshman and seniors start school at 10:40 am
- TUE, Apr 12: Last day to drop a class with penalty
- WED, Apr 13: Smarter Balance Testing schedule
- Juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Freshman, sophomores, and seniors start school at 10:40 am
- THU, Apr, 14: Parent Ed: The Upside of Stress, 7 pm, PAC Café
- FRI, Apr 15: Wednesday block schedule
- FRI, Apr 15: Senior field trip to Cañada College
NEXT WEEK
- MON, Apr 18: Smarter Balance Testing schedule
- Juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Freshman, sophomores, and seniors start school at 10:40 am
- TUE, Apr 19: Smarter Balance Testing schedule
- Juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Seniors report to campus at 9 am for a senior meeting in the PAC
- Freshman and sophomores start school at 10:40 am
- TUE, Apr 19: Junior Parent Night, 6 pm, Library (English) or PAC Café (Spanish)
- WED, Apr 20: Senior field trip to College of San Mateo
- THU, Apr 21: Parent Ed: How to Raise an Adult, 7:30-8 pm, Sequoia HS
- FRI, Apr 22: Regular schedule (NOT a block day as previously announced)
UPCOMING
- TUE, Apr 26: Parent Ed Mini Series: Saving Jake, 10 am, Sequoia District Office
- SUN, May 1: Big Bear Run, 9 am
- TUE, May 3: Parent Ed Mini Series: QPR Training, 10:30 am, Sequoia District Office
- TUE, May 10: Minimum day
- TUE, May 10: Parent Ed Mini Series: Difficult Conversations, 10 am, Sequoia District Office
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 From the Administration |
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Grad Night Is Coming!
The Class of 2016 Senior Grad Night will take place the evening of Thursday, June 2. Seniors will check in at Ayers Gym at 7:30 pm, be whisked off to a secret location, and return by 3 am on June 3. Volunteers are needed to help chaperon the evening's events from 8 pm to 3 am and to help at check-in from 7:30 to 9 pm To join the team, please contact Marleen Zwiers at marleen.zwiers@gmail.com or Frances Gray at francesdgray@gmail.com. You do not need to be the parent of a senior to help. This is a fun night for M-A's graduates and your last chance to see the Class of 2016 as a group!
Please note that there will be very little time between the end of the graduation ceremony and Grad Night check-in, so please plan your family celebration accordingly. More details to follow at the senior meeting on Tuesday, April 19. Ticket sales will begin online March 21 and will be sold on campus throughout the month of May.
~ Mike Amoroso, Student Activities Director
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Upcoming Schedule Changes for Smarter Balance Testing
Please note the following schedule changes to accommodate Smarter Balance Testing.
Tuesday, April 12
- Sophomores and juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Freshman and seniors start school at 10:40 am
- Juniors take the Smarter Balanced English Computer Adaptive test
- Sophomores take the Life Science test
Wednesday, April 13
- Juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Freshman, sophomores, and seniors start school at 10:40 am
- Juniors take the Smarter Balanced Math Computer Adaptive test
Monday, April 18
- Juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Freshman, sophomores, and seniors start school at 10:40 am
- Juniors take the Smarter Balanced English Performance Task
Tuesday, April 19
- Juniors start school at 8:45 am
- Seniors report to campus at 9:00 am for a senior meeting in the PAC
- Freshman and sophomores start school at 10:40 am
- Juniors take the Smarter Balanced Math Performance Task
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Sign Up for M-A's Subject Test Prep Classes
M-A will be offering 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. Click to download the application with info on class times, and a detailed explanation of why students should consider taking SAT Subject tests. Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis in case the classes get completely filled. The morning class preparing for the June exam is almost full. For questions, contact Gregg Whitnah at gwhitnah@seq.org.
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From the Guidance Office |
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Guidance, College and Career Center Under Construction!
The Guidance Office and the College and Career Center will be renovated and under construction this spring and summer. While under construction, both locations will not be accessible for the remainder of the 2015-16 academic year. However, staff (Guidance Counselors, College Advisor and guidance support staff) will be temporarily relocated throughout the campus. Due to this situation, we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment if you need to meet with a Guidance Counselor. It's best to reach your student's Guidance Counselor via e-mail. See Guidance email directory.
Temporary Relocations (effective April 11, 2016):
Guidance Counselors Office Locations and Extensions
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Andrade, Francine
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| Corazza, Megan
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| Swim Office
| Dang, Nikki
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| Duran, Laura
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I-1
| Escobar, Karina
| 50120
| C-15
| Garza-Torres, Silvia
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| A-8
| Kubo, Jason
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| Sandora, Lara
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GIS and Registrar
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| Gutierrez, Leticia
| 50122
| C-16/English Office
| Martinez, Cathy
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| C-16/English Office
| Vega, Lilia
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College and Career Center
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| Nguyen, Mai
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Library Conference Room
| Gradiska, Ken
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Star Vista Counseling
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| Star Vista
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Junior Parent Night & AP Class Info
Junior Parent NightThe Guidance Office invites all parents and guardians of juniors to attend Junior Parent Night on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:00 pm in the library in English and in the PAC Café in Spanish.
Disclosure Form Required for 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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For Seniors Applying to Community College
Seniors who need help with community college applications can stop by the College/Career Center on any Thursday during zero period for assistance. From April 11 through the end of the school year, the CCC will be located in the Library Conference Room. CAÑADA COLLEGE AND COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO PRIORITY ENROLLMENT FIELD TRIPS: We have buses to take a limited number of seniors on a field trip to Cañada or CSM to complete the steps toward enrolling into one of these schools (first-come, first-served). The field trip to Cañada is on April 15 and the field trip to CSM is on April 20. Buses depart from and return to M-A. To sign up, please follow THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For 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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From the PTA |
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Thank you, Fashion Show Volunteers
The Fashion Show Committee would like to thank all of our volunteers for their hard work and efforts. The "Be aM-Azing" show was a great a success, and we could not have accomplished this without the help of our dedicated volunteers! Thank you again! With Gratitude, Taylor Perkins, Katie Parsons, Leigh Anne Reichow, and Heather Wall.
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Want to get more involved at M-A?
Now is your chance to volunteer!
The nominating committee is searching for more volunteers for this fall's PTA committees. Please email Dori Britts ( dori@dbritts.com) if you are interested in any of the positions below:
Grad Night
Staff Appreciation
BearNotes Editors
Reflections Art Program
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Wanted: Old Computer Parts, Working or Not
WANTED: Old computers and parts, working or not, for M-A PTA computer donation program. We will securely erase your information, reload the computer with software, and send it home with a needy, hard-working M-A student. To donate one computer or a truckload from a company that is upgrading, please contact Sue Kayton at kayton@alum.mit.edu or 650-853-1711. |
From the Foundation for the Future |
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There are Still Great Party and Event Sign-ups Available From the Recent M-A Rock N' Roar Auction!
Check them out at
And Please Support 2016 Fund-A-Need, too!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN EVERY M-A STUDENTS' LIFE:
SUPPORT A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR!
Our Foundation is Funding 2 Additional Guidance Counselors at M-A This Year
All M-A Students Benefit!
Fund-A-Need is 100% Tax-Deductible!
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M-A PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
The Upside of Stress:
Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Stanford University
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC) Cafe
While most of us do everything we can to reduce or avoid stress, Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, delivers a startling message: Stress isn't all bad. New research shows that stress can make us stronger, smarter, and happier-if we learn how to embrace it.
Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. As a pioneer in the field of "science-help," her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and strengthen communities.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
M-A Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the M-A PTA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. This event is open to parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members.
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SEQUOIA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
How to Raise an Adult:
Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success
Julie Lythcott-Haims, NY Times bestselling author and former Dean of Freshmen, Stanford University
Thursday, April 21, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School
1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City
Julie Lythcott-Haims is packing auditoriums across the country in discussion of her new book,
NY Times bestseller How to Raise an Adult. Her message is powerful: how can we help our children become the resilient, resourceful, and independent "humans" we want them to be, without smothering their development through overparenting? Parents, students, faculty/staff and community members welcome! Free admission. Kepler's Books to offer sales of How to Raise an Adult with author book signing.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
Sequoia Parent Education Series events are sponsored by the SHSEF, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District.
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SUHSD PARENT EDUCATION MINI-SERIES
At-Risk Teens
Join us for a SUHSD Parent Education Mini-Series on "at-risk" teens. These workshops will focus on substance use/addiction, suicide prevention, and parent-teen communication. Free admission.
All events take place at
Sequoia Union High School District Office
Birch Room 480
James Avenue, Redwood City
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Saving Jake: When Addiction Hits Home
with award-winning author D'Anne Burwell, M.A.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 10:00 - 11:30 am
An epidemic of prescription drug addiction is sweeping across the nation, impacting our youth in every neighborhood and community. In her award-winning memoir, D'Anne Burwell shares her powerful personal story -- a family grappling with a teenage son's drug addiction -- that transcends addiction and speaks to us all. Join us for a compassionate discussion on what every parent needs to know about the prescription drug and opioid epidemic in our communities. Workshop open to parents, faculty/staff, addiction/mental health professionals, and community members.
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Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training
with Alejandro Martinez, PhD, Stanford University
Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) trains you on how to recognize and respond to an individual in psychological distress and how to get this person the help they need. You will know how to recognize the warning signs of someone in distress and possibly prevent a suicide. You will be introduced to three simple steps that can be used to help someone in distress:
- how to talk with someone in distress
- know how to offer hope
- know how to get help for these individuals
Training open to parents, faculty/staff, mental health professionals, and community members.
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Mastering Difficult Conversations with Your Teen
with Eran Magen, PhD, Stanford University
Tuesday, May 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
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For more information, contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Director, The Parent Education Series, cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590.
Parent Education Series events are free and open to SUHSD parents, faculty/staff and community members. The Parent Education Mini-Series is sponsored by the Sequoia Healthcare District and the Sequoia Union High School District.
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M-A Sports |
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10th Anniversary
America's Pastime Car Show
Benefiting M-A Baseball
April 16, 2016, 8am-2pm
Music, Raffles, Awards, Event T-Shirts
BBQ and Refreshments
Classics, Muscle Cars, Race Cars, Vintage, Imports, Trucks, Motorcycles
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#1TEAM #1COMMUNITY #MENLO-ATHERTON #11TH ANNUAL BIG BEAR RUN! #REGISTER-NOW
JOIN THE 11TH ANNUAL BIG BEAR RUN 2016! Join our Families, neighbors, students, and athletes Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 9 am sharp! Menlo-Atherton High School, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94027 - Professionally timed 5K run/walk with track finish.
- Kids welcome!
- No dogs or bikes.
- Pre-registration Friday, April 29, 2:30 - 6:00 pm, Gym Parking Lot on Ringwood. Pick up t-shirts & bibs.
- Race day registration Sunday, May 1, 7:30 am.
- Post-race awards ceremony & refreshments.
- Awards for top 3 finishers in all age groups!
Every year MA Boosters grants over $110,000 to fund the basic needs of teams with support to all our committed student-athletes. This effort ensures that our diverse student body is provided an excellent education in and out of the classroom. Without this support, the continuity of these enriching athletic programs will be compromised.
#VOLUNTEER We need your help on race day! Cute Volunteer shirt included! Volunteer Jobs include: tent set-up, food, finish line, course monitors, registration, water table etc. Note you can volunteer early and still run the race! To volunteer please email Maryellen McCabe (ccmccabe2@aol.com).
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Swimming & Diving
Last week's meet against Carlmont resulted in some fast swim times and many CCS qualifying times for relays and individuals. Three out of four squads soundly beat a strong Carlmont swimming team. Girls JV won 103-83, Boys JV won 120-62, and Girls varsity won 120-50. Those squads are undefeated in PAL competition, while Varsity Boys were edged out 98-72, resulting in their first loss in PAL.
For Girls JV, individual events were won by Emily Baker (200 Free), Molly Banks (200 I M), Brynn Williams (50 Breast), Ayla Huhn (50 Free and 50 Fly), and Kyra Sheeper (100 Back). The 400 Free Relay team (Huhn, Maddie Sonderby, Banks, and Allison Collins) also beat Carlmont JV girls.
Boys JV squad posted three relay wins, and several individual wins from Andy Maxwell (200 Free and 100 Free), Henry Marks (50 back), Demetri Sweezy (50 Fly), Alec Berquist (50 breast), and Noah Smith (100 breast). JV Boys dominated the relays: 200 Medley Relay (Chris Lobdell, Smith, Finn DePuy, Maxwell), the 200 Free Relay (Smith, Hugo McMillan, Sweezy, Maxwell) and 400 Free Relay (Marks, Tyler Lewis, Cooper Gran, McMillan).
Girls Varsity swimmers posted some amazing times, earning many CCS cuts. Nicole Dundas won her two individual events and earned CCS times in the 200 and 500 Free events. Clare Haldeman came in second in the 200 Free and earned a CCS time. Faith Dunn earned a CCS time in her 200 IM event, and won her 100 Breast event. Kate Denend won her two individual events and earned CCS cuts in both the 100 Free and 50 Free. Maddie Worden won the 100 Fly, and Haley Arrington won the 100 Back event. The depth of the girls' team was obvious in winning all three relays with CCS times, and a second team also posting a CCS time. Congratulations to the Varsity Girls for posting CCS times in the 200 Medley Relay (Arrington, Dunn, Worden, Denend), 200 Free Relay (Mary Lane, Dundas, Nicole, Sophie Murff, and Worden), 400 Free A team (Murff, Dunn, Arrington, Denend) and 400 Free B team (Lane, Sophia Goland, Sofia Bergmann, and Haldeman).
Varsity boys faced strong competition from Carlmont, but won two of three relays and posted a few CCS times. Vincent Busque won two events and posted two CCS times in the 200 and 500 Free events. Jak Tedesco won the 100 Back event, earning a CCS time. Relay teams for the 200 medley (Jack Beasley, Nik Caryotakis, Tedesco, Busque) and 200 Free relay (Alex Hakanson, Tedesco, Max Ferenczy, and Busque) both earned qualifying times for CCS. Next up: Bears face Hillsdale on April 14 at M-A. |
Boys Varsity Volleyball
The Boys Varsity Volleyball team is on a roll with a current record of 14-2! Come cheer on the team this week with two home matches at 6 pm: Wednesday (4/13) vs. Capuchino, and Friday (4/15) vs. Hillsdale. And to celebrate the start of the second half of the season on Friday (4/15), we're hosting "Ace Night!" - where lucky fans will win BearWear for every M-A ace served, courtesy of the M-A Athletic Boosters! |
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
The girls stayed busy over spring break playing a pair of games in Southern California and visiting the Claremont Colleges. On Friday night at Oak Park High School (Ventura County) M-A faced one of the top teams in Southern California. The Bears several day lay off showed as the Eagles jumped out to a 7-0 lead on a drizzly night. The Bears went on a 4-0 run to close the gap to 7-4. However the Eagles All American player scored four more of her seven first half points to put Oak Park up 13-4 at the half. In the second half the Bears mounted a come back with Sally Carlson scoring three of her four points on the night and Grace Tully adding a pair, but the Eagles hung on for the win 11-19. Also scoring for the Bears were Annie Payne (2), Hannah Shaw, and Emma Easton. On Saturday the girls defeated Westlake High School (Los Angeles County) 19-6 on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The Bears were lead by Payne with five goals in a game that was never in doubt. Katelyn Wiseman scored four, including three in one minute. Sally Carlson and Tully each had three goals and two assists. Strong defense from Dorthy Aldridge and Grace Carlson. Izzy Regonini had four assists, totaling eight for the weekend. Also scoring for the Bears were Easton, Emma Roellig and Shaw. The Bears return to action on Tuesday April 12, when they host Burlingame for a 4 pm game. On Thursday they travel to Sequoia for a 5:30 pm game. On Saturday they visit Granite Bay High School for a 5:30 pm game.
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Boys JV Lacrosse
Last week the 5-1 JV Lacrosse Team beat the Woodside HS JV team 18-1. Once again the Bears JV squad showed depth spreading the offensive barrage across eleven players: Thomas Murff (4), Brendan McLaughlin (3), Evan Siegel and Zorro Narsinghia each had two, and Robert Seiguer, Sal Ruiz, Lucas Olson, Chris diSibio, Caleb Hanson, "Jonno" Schaff, and Devan Shanker each had one goal. Cameron Baker had four saves protecting the goal. Christian Anderson recovered three loose balls, and Siegel got four. The back story on this blow out is that Woodside's team is now 0-3 and are in a building year. They started the year without a complete team. They recruited players with a little table in the school quad. The team only had only one substitute. Many of their players were new to wielding a lacrosse stick. Our boys finished the second half with a rolling clock and passed and shot left handed, except for McLaughlin who shot right handed. The defense handled their duties and only gave up the one goal in the last minute or so.
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Scrap Happy Poetry Night for Teens
Friday, April 15 from 6:30-8:30
Menlo Park Main Library, 800 Alma Street
April is National Poetry Month! Teens, release your creative side, during an after-hours party at the library! Create your art, your way: no rhyme, no reason necessary--just express yourself! We'll provide magazines & tools for you to create your own cut-out masterpiece. Invite a friend to sign up, too!
Just for Teens (13-18!) After-hours event Snacks provided
All registered attendees will be sent a Teen Night Registration Form, prior to the event. This form is required to gain entry into the library. Feel free to invite friends to sign up & join us!
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Informational Coffee on Monday, April 18 for All Students Matter
If you've wondered what All Students Matter is all about, then please join other local parents who are already volunteering with us in the classroom of K-4th grade students to learn more. We invite you on Monday, April 18 at 10:00 am at a home in Menlo Park for coffee and refreshments while you hear about how you can make a true difference in the life of students in east Menlo Park and East Palo Alto by volunteering for an hour a week. Please contact to Jeanette Kennedy at jkc_kennedy@yahoo.com to RSVP.
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It's on Us: What Students Need to Know to Prevent Sexual Assault
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 5:30-6:30 pm
Foothill College - Appreciation Hall - 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Tanvi Jayaraman, Stanford University student and creator of student-led campaigns to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, will present critical facts that students need to know, as well as provide them with concrete strategies for prevention. This event is geared for high school students of all gender identity and orientation. Tanvi is a senior at Stanford University, and a campus leader in prevention programing and strategic campaigns for the prevention of sexual assault and other gender-based violence.
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Local Ballet Measure Affects Our Schools
Vote Before May 3
Please be on the lookout for your mail-in only ballot due by May 3, 2016. On the ballot are two measures that impact Menlo Park/Atherton primary and middle schools - Measure A and Measure C. You can find information about Measure A and Measure C online from the Official Election Site of San Mateo County at www.shapethefuture.org. Every vote counts.
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The U.S. tax code was written by A students. Every April 15, we have to pay somebody who got an A in accounting to keep ourselves from being sent to jail.
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M-A PTA BearNotes en Español
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Calendario
ESTA SEMANA
- MAR, 12 de abril: Horario del examen de Smarter Balance
- Los sophomores y juniors comienzan la escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los freshman y seniors comienzan la escuela a las 10:40 am
- MAR, 12 de abril: Ultimo día de plazo para retirarse de una clase con penalización
- MIER, 13 de abril: Horario del examen de Smarter Balance
- Los juniors comienzan la escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los freshman, sophomores y seniors comienzan la escuela a las 10:40 am
- JUE, 14 de abril: Series educativas para padres: El lado bueno del estrés, 7 pm, Cafetería del PAC
- VIER, 15 de abril: Horario de bloque de los miércoles
- VIER, 15 de abril: Excursión de los Seniors a Cañada College
PROXIMA SEMANA
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LUN, 18 de abril: Horario del examen de Smarter Balance
- Los juniors comienzan la escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los freshman, sophomores y seniors comienzan la escuela a las 10:40 am
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MAR, 19 de abril: Horario del examen de Smarter Balance
- Los juniors comienzan la escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los seniors deben reportarse en el campus a las 9:00 am para una reunión de los seniors en el PAC
- Los freshman y sophomores comienzan la escuela a las 10:40 am
- MAR, 19 de abril: Noche para padres de juniors, 6pm, biblioteca ( en inglés) o Cafetería del PAC (en español)
- MIER, 20 de abril: Excursión de los Seniors al College de San Mateo
- JUE, 21 de abril: Series educativas para padres: Cómo criar un adulto, 7:00 a 8:30 pm, Sequoia High School
- VIER, 22 de abril: horario regular (NO hay horario de bloque como se había anunciado previamente)
PROXIMAMENTE
- MAR, 26 de abril: Mini series educativas para padres: Salvemos a Jake, 10 am, Oficina del Distrito de Sequoia
- DOM, primero de mayo: Big Bear Run, 9 am
- MAR, 3 de mayo: Mini series educativas para padres: Entrenamiento QPR, 10:30 am, Oficina del Distrito de Sequoia
- MAR, 10 de mayo: Día mínimo
- MAR, 10 de mayo: Mini series educativas para padres: Conversaciones Difíciles, 10 am, Oficina del Distrito de Sequoia
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PROXIMOS CAMBIOS DE HORARIO PARA EL EXAMEN DE SMARTER BALANCE
Por favor note que el siguiente horario es exclusivamente para acomodar el examen de Smarter Balance.
Martes 12 de abril
- Los sophomores y juniors comienzan la escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los freshman y seniors comienzan la escuela a las 10:40 am
- Los juniors toman el examen de inglés Smarter Balanced English Computer Adaptive
- Los sophomores toman el examen de Life Science
Miércoles 13 de abril
- Los juniors comienzan la escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los freshman, sophomores y seniors comienzan la escuela a las 10:40 am
- Los juniors toman el examen de matemáticas Smarter Balanced Math Computer Adaptive
Lunes 18 de abril
- Los juniors comienzan la escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los freshman, sophomores y seniors comienzan al escuela a las 10:40 am
- Los juniors toman el examen de inglés Smarter Balanced English Performance Task
Martes 19 de abril
- Los juniors comienzan al escuela a las 8:45 am
- Los seniors se reportan al campus a las 9:00 am para una reunión de seniors en el PAC
- Los freshman y sophomores comienzan la escuela a las 10:40 am
- Los juniors toman el examen de matemáticas Smarter Balanced Math Performance Task
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¡Ya llega la Noche de Graduación!
La noche de graduación de la Promoción del 2016 tendrá lugar la noche del jueves 2 de junio. Una vez que los seniors se registren en el Gimnasio Ayers a las 7:30 p.m., serán de inmediato llevados a un lugar secreto y regresarán a las 3 am del 3 de junio. Se necesitan voluntarios que ayuden a supervisar los eventos de esta velada desde las 8 pm hasta las 3 am, así como para que ayuden con el registro de las 7:30 a las 9 pm. Para unirse al equipo de voluntarios, por favor contacte a Marleen Zwiers en marleen.zwiers@gmail.com o a Frances Gray en francesdgray@gmail.com. Usted no necesita ser el padre o madre de un senior para ofrecer su ayuda. Esta es una noche de mucha diversión para los estudiantes que se gradúan de M-A y es ¡la última oportunidad para ver a la promoción 2016 como grupo!
Por favor tome nota de que habrá muy poco tiempo entre el final de la ceremonia de graduación y el registro para la Noche de graduación así que, por favor, planee su celebración familiar teniendo en cuenta este detalle. Daremos más información durante la reunión de los seniors el martes 19 de abril. Los boletos saldrán a la venta en linea el 21 de marzo y serán vendidos en el campus durante todo el mes de Mayo.
~ Mike Amoroso, Director de actividades estudiantiles
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¡La Oficina de Consejería y el Centro de Carrera y Universidad están en construcción!
La oficina de consejería y el centro de carrera y universidad serán renovados y estarán en construcción esta primavera y este verano. Mientras estén en construcción, estas dos localidades no serán accesibles durante lo que queda del año escolar 2015-2016. Sin embargo, miembros de estos departamentos (Consejeros académicos, consejero para la universidad y empleados de apoyo de consejería) se mudarán, temporalmente, a diferentes sectores del campus. Debido a esta situación, recomendamos de sobre manera que si quire hablar con su consejero haga una cita con anticipación. Para tal efecto, es mejor comunicarse con el consejero de su estudiante por medio de un e-mail Mire aquí el directorio de emails de la Consejería.
Traslados temporales (efectivos el 11 de abril del 2016):
Oficina de Consejeros Académicos Localidades y Extensiones
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Andrade, Francine
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| Textbook Room
| Corazza, Megan
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| Swim Office
| Dang, Nikki
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| B-22/B-23
| Duran, Laura
| 50182
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| Escobar, Karina
| 50120
| C-15
| Garza-Torres, Silvia
| 50139
| A-8
| Kubo, Jason
| 50185
| I-4
| Sandora, Lara
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GIS y Registro
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| Gutierrez, Leticia
| 50122
| C-16/English Office
| Martinez, Cathy
| 50124
| C-16/English Office
| Vega, Lilia
| 50121
| C-16/English Office
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Centro de Carrera y Universidad
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| Nguyen, Mai
| 50141
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Salón de conferencias de la biblioteca
| Gradiska, Ken
| 50020
| L-1
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Consejería de Star Vista
Name
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| Star Vista
| 50186
| B-20
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Noche para padres de Juniors y Actualizaciones
Noche para padres de juniors
La oficina de consejería invita a todos los padres y acudientes de los juniors para que asistan a la Noche para Padres de Juniors el martes 19 de abril a las 6:00 pm en la biblioteca (en inglés) y en la cafetería de PAC (en español)
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.
~Guidance Office
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Para Seniors que estén haciendo solicitud a una universidad comunitaria
Debido al cierre temporal del Centro de Carrera y Universidad del 30 de marzo al 10 de abril del 2016 para llevar acabo renovaciones, nos vemos en la necesidad de cancelar el taller del 30 de marzo "taller para la Universidad Comunitaria, y estamos considerando programar el taller en otro lugar y en otra fecha. Por el momento, los seniors que necesiten ayuda con el proceso de solicitud pueden pasar por el Centro de Carrera y Universidad cualquier jueves durante el periodo cero para recibir asistencia. Desde el 11 de abril hasta el final del año escolar, el Centro de Carrera y Universidad (CCC) estará localizado en el salón de conferencias de la biblioteca.
EXCURSIONES PARA INSCRIPCION PRIORITARIA A CAÑADA COLLEGE Y AL COLLEGE DE SAN MATEO: Tenemos buses para llevar un número limitado de seniors a una excursión a Cañada o al CSM donde podrán completar los pasos de inscripción a una de estas universidades (prioridad por orden de llegada). La excursión a Cañada es el 15 de abril y la excursión a CSM es el 20 de abril. Los buses salen y regresas a M-A. Para participar, por favor siga ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.
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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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¡Felicitaciones a los estudiantes sobresalientes de M-A!
Al final de cada semestre, la PTA publica una lista de todos los estudiante que obtuvieron honores académicos. En el semestre del otoño del 2015, 1307 estudiantes conformaron la Lista de Honor de M-A, y a 528 de ellos les adjudicaron la Distinción de la Directora con un promedio académico (GPA) de 4.0 o más alto. Los miembros de la Lista de Honor del otoño del 2015 se encuentran listados según el año en que recibirán su grado de secundaria en M-A y según las categorías de: Distinción de la Directora, Honores de la Facultad y Honores.
~ Grayson Lane |
¿Quiere involucrarse más en M-A?
¡Esta es su oportunidad para ofrecer su ayuda como voluntario/a!
El comité de nominación está buscando más voluntarios para los comités de la PTA este otoño. Por favor, mande un email a Dori Britts ( dori@dbritts.com) si está usted interesado/a en los siguientes cargos:
Noche de Graduación
Reconocimiento de empleados Editores de BearNotes
Programa Art Reflections
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Series Educativas para padres de familia
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Series Educativas para padres de M-A
El lado bueno del estrés:
El porqué el estrés es bueno para usted y cómo sacar ventaja de él.
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Stanford University
Jueves 14 de abril del 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cafetería del Centro de Artes Escénicas de M-A( Teatro PAC)
¡Cupo limitado! Inscríbase HOY.
Mientras la mayoría de nosotros hacemos lo que sea para reduce o evitar el estrés, la sicóloga de Stanford Kelly McGonigal, PhD, nos trae un mensaje sorprendente: El estrés no es tan terriblemente malo. Nuevas investigaciones han mostrado que el estrés nos puede volver más fuertes, más inteligentes y felices si aprendemos a aceptarlo.
La doctora Kelly McGonigales una sicóloga de la salud y conferencista en la Universidad de Stanford. En su calidad de pionera en el campo de "science-help" ( ciencia de la ayuda) su misión es traducir percepciones de la sicología y la ciencia neurológica en estrategias prácticas que apoyen el bienestar personal y fortalezcan a las comunidades.
Ella es autora de varios libros que incluyen el bestseller internacional "The Willpower Instinct" ( El instinto de la fuerza de voluntad) y su último libro "The Upside of Stress" (El lado bueno del estrés). Su TED talk (Charlas TED) del 2013, "How to Make Stress Your Friend" (Cómo hacer del estrés un amigo) es uno de los 20 más vistos TED Talks de todos los tiempos con 10 millones de vistas.
Interpretación en español estará disponible
La Series Educativas para padres de M-A son eventos libres de costo, patrocinados por la PTA de M-A, El Sequoia Healthcare District, y el Sequoia Union High School District. Este evento se ofrece a padres, estudiantes, facultad/empleados, y miembros de la comunidad.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a Charlene Margot, M.A., Directora Fundadora de las Series Educativas para Padres en cmargot@csmconsulting.net o al 650-868-0590.
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Series Educativas para Padres de Sequoia
Cómo criar a un adulto: Libérece de la trampa que representa ser un padre o madre sobre protector/a y prepare a su hijo/a para el éxito
Julie Lythcott-Haims, una de las autoras más vendida según la lista del NY Times
Jueves, 21 de abril del 2016, 7:00 a 8:30 pm
Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall
1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City
Regístrese en Eventbrite: http://deanjulie2016sequoia.eventbrite.com
En su libro How to Raise an Adult (Cómo criar un adulto), Julie Lythcott-Haims se basa en investigación, en conversaciones con encargados de admisiones, educadores, y empleados, y en su propia experiencia como madre y como decana de estudiantes para señalar las maneras en que ser padres sobre protectores le hace daño a los niños, a los mismos padres estresados y a la sociedad en general. Lythcott-Haims ofrece estrategias alternativas y prácticas que enfatizan la importancia de dejar que los niños cometan sus propios errores para así desarrollar resistencia, recursividad y determinación interna, cualidades necesarias para el éxito.
Julie Lythcott-Haims obtuvo sus grados de la Universidad de Stanford y de la facultad de derecho de la universidad de Harvard. Practicó el derecho en el Area de la Bahía antes de regresar a Stanford en calidad de Decana Asociada, y luego como asistente del rector. Durante toda un a década se desempeñó como Decana de Freshmen y en el 2010 le dieron el premio Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel otorgado por la universidad. Era conocida de manera cariñosa por sus estudiantes como "Dean Julie (Decana Julie)".
¡Padres, estudiantes, facultad/empleados y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos! Se proveerá interpretación en español. La Series Educativas para Padres de Sequoia son patrocinadas por el SHSEF, el Sequoia Healthcare District, y el Sequoia Union High School District. Entrada gratis.
Para más información, contacte a Charlene Margot, M.A., Directora de Las Series Educativas para padres en cmargot@csmconsulting.net o al 650-868-0590. La librería Kepler's Books ofrece el libro How to Raise an Adult con la firma de la autora.
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Mini series educativas para padres en SUHSD
Adolescentes en Riesgo
Unase a nosotros para asistir a una de las mini series educativas para padres del SUHSD sobre adolescentes "en riesgo". Estos talleres se enfocarán en uso y abuso de sustancias adictivas, prevención del suicidio y comunicación entre padres e hijos. Entrada gratis.
Todos los eventos tienen lugar en
La Oficina del Distrito de la Unión Escolar de Sequoia
Birch Room 480
James Avenue, Redwood City
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Salvemos a Jake: Cuando la adicción entra en casa
con la galardonada autora D'Anne Burwell, M.A.
Martes, 26 de abril del 2016, 10:00 a 11:30 am
Una epidemia de adicción a drogas recetadas está expandiéndose por toda la nación y está impactando a nuestra juventud en cada uno de nuestros barrios y comunidades. En su premiada memoria autobiográfica, D'Anne Burwell nos comparte su historia personal --una familia y su lucha contra la drogadicción de un hijo adolescente-- una familia que trasciende la adicción y nos habla a todos. Unase a nosotros en una discusión llena de compasión sobre todo aquello que un padre o madre necesita saber acerca de las drogas recetadas y la epidemia de opioides en nuestras comunidades. El taller está abierto a padres, facultad/empleados, profesionales en salud mental y adicción y miembros de la comunidad en general..
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Entrenamiento en Cuestione, Persuada, y Remita (QPR)
con Alejandro Martinez, PhD, Stanford University
Martes, 3 de mayo del 2016, 10:30 am a 12:30 pm
Cuestione, Persuada y Remita (QPR) lo entrena para reconocer y responder a un individuo que sufre de angustia y cómo obtener la ayuda que dicho individuo necesita. Podrá usted saber cómo reconocer las señales de alerta en alguien que se encuentra angustiado y poder prevenir un posible suicidio. Usted se enterará de tres pasos simples que pueden ser usados para ayudar a alguien angustiado:
- Aprenda el cómo hablar a alguien que sufre de angustia
- Aprenda el cómo ofrecerle esperanza
- Aprenda el cómo obtener ayuda para estos individuos
El entrenamiento está abierto a padres, facultad/empleados, profesionales de la salud mental, y miembros de la comunidad.
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Domine conversaciones difíciles con su adolescente
con Eran Magen, PhD, Stanford University
Martes 10 de mayo, 10:00 am a 12:00 noon
La Mini Series Educativas para padres son eventos libres de costo, patrocinados por el Sequoia Union High School District y el Sequoia Healthcare District. Este evento se ofrece a padres, estudiantes, facultad/empleados, y miembros de la comunidad.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a Charlene Margot, M.A., Directora Fundadora de las Series Educativas para Padres en cmargot@csmconsulting.net o al 650-868-0590.
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Café informativo el lunes 18 de abril para "All Students Matter" (Todos los estudiantes importan)
Si usted se ha preguntado de qué se trata All Students Matter (Todos los estudiantes importan), entonces únase a otros padres locales que ya nos están ayudando de manera voluntaria en los salones de clase a que los estudiantes de kindergarten a 4 grado aprendan más. Lo invitamos, el lunes 18 de abril a last 10:00 am a un hogar en Menlo Park para un café y refrigerios mientras que escucha el cómo puede usted representar una verdadera diferencia en la vida de de los estudiantes, tanto de east Menlo Park como de East Palo Alto, por medio del trabajo voluntario de una hora por semana. Por favor contacte a Jeanette Kennedy en jkc_kennedy@yahoo.com para confirmar su asistencia.
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Depende de nosotros: Lo que necesitan saber los estudiantes para prevenir el asalto sexual
Sábado 23 de abril del 2016, 5:30 a 6:30 pm
Foothill College - Appreciation Hall - 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Tanvi Jayaraman, estudiante de la Universidad de Stanford y creador de campañas, lideradas por estudiantes, para la prevención del asalto sexual en predios universitarios, hará una presentación de datos críticos que los estudiantes tiene que saber así como estrategias específicas preventivas. Este evento está dirigido a estudiantes de secundaria de todo tipo de genero y orientación sexual. Tanvi es un senior en la Universidad de Stanford y un lider en programas de prevención y campañas estratégicas para la prevención del asalto sexual y otros actos de violencia basados en género.
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From the BearNotes Editors
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How to Submit Articles
Please keep articles short, focused, and written to address M-A parents.
- Email proofread submissions by midnight Thursday to bearnotes@mabearspta.org.
- Sports entries are due by Sunday at noon (to cover Friday or Saturday events).
- Please do not send attachments. Send article content in the body of the email.
- Include all details like date, time, location, cost, contact info, and URL.
- Include a Spanish translation if your article includes info that all parents need. (Please email BearNotes if you need help with translation.)
- All submissions are subject to editing by the PTA.
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