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Calendar
(Also see the Class of 2016 Calendar of Events)
- TUE, Apr 26: PTA Meeting, 8:45am, PAC Café
- TUE, Apr 26: Mandatory parent meeting for first time AP students, 6 pm, school library (English) and in the PAC Cafe (Spanish)
- TUE, Apr 26: Parent Ed Mini Series: Saving Jake, 10 am, Sequoia District Office
- FRI, Apr 29: Junior & Senior Prom
- SUN, May 1: Big Bear Run, 9 am
NEXT WEEK
- MON, May 2: AP Testing begins
- TUE, May 3: Parent Ed Mini Series: QPR Training, 10:30 am, Sequoia District Office
- WED, May 4: Bike to School Day
- SAT, May 7: SAT test day
UPCOMING
- TUE, May 10: Minimum day
- TUE, May 10: Parent Ed Mini Series: Difficult Conversations, 10 am, Sequoia District Office
- THU, May 12: Choir and Guitar Concert
- TUE, May 17: Spring Band Concert
- WED, May 18: Spring Sports Awards Night
- THU, May 19: M-A Film Festival
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Dear M-A Community:
This is the first time I am starting my principal's message with a heartbreaking announcement. Over the weekend we learned Rick Longyear, veteran science teacher and swim coach, lost his daughter Sarah who passed away on Friday. Rick, his wife Sally, and son C.J. are getting support from family and friends at this time. Respecting the family's wishes, we will organize the M-A Community to offer support. Additionally, we will provide grief counseling to M-A staff and students who are are affected by his family's loss.
Final Weeks of the Semester
It's hard to believe we have 6 weeks until the class of 2016 graduates. During the senior meeting this week, students were spirited and excited about upcoming events. Thanks to the PTA for organizing a comedian to get them excited about grad night! Juniors completed smarter balanced testing this week and we will be finishing with make ups in the next few weeks. AP tests will start in May. We look forward to a strong finish for all students.
Our mid-term WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) visit on March 30th was a success. The visiting team validated that we are working on our critical academic needs identified three years ago, that students were happy at M-A, and that our articulation efforts with our feeder districts is impressive. Their recommendation was to continue to work on how we measure student progress and what the benchmarks are. Our mid-term report will be posted on the www.mabears.org website. Upcoming Events Mark your calendars for Wednesday May 4, Bike to School Day! While we highly encourage biking, rolling or walking as they are active, we also want to emphasize coming to school in any way other than one student per car trip, so carpooling and taking public transportation are viable as well. Please plan ahead to choose an alternate option for May 4! More to come on our transportation initiatives that will kick into gear for 2016-17. Our last Feel Good Friday will happen at lunch on May 20 and be combined with our annual carnival. Students, look for details on the exciting events and activities to come. Administration Changes for 2016-17 Thanks to Dr. Lianides, Superintendent, we will have an additional administrator at M-A next year-1 Principal, 1 Instructional Vice Principal and 3 Administrative Vice Principals. I am pleased to announce we will have a fabulous team to start as of July 1, 2016. First of all, Steve Lippi, Instructional Vice Principal (IVP) will retire from this role after 16 years! Prior to serving as IVP, he was a math teacher and student activities director for a total of 30 years at M-A! Steve has been instrumental in organizing instructional priorities and working magic with the master schedule. While we will miss Steve, we will still have the benefit of his expertise and our students will have the benefit of his teaching as he will return to the classroom as a Math teacher. Karl Losekoot, current Administrative Vice Principal and previous veteran English teacher and department chair, will assume the role of Instructional Vice Principal. Congratulations to Steve and Karl. In late February a panel of M-A staff and a parent representative interviewed 8 administrative vice principal (AVP) candidates. From this process, we were lucky to identify two highly qualified candidates - Brenda Bachechi and Janelle Bugarini who will join JC Farr, current AVP.
Brenda Bachechi earned her Doctorate in Education Leadership from San Francisco State University, an M. A. from University of Arizona in Special Education and B.A. in Education from Arizona State University. She has served in an administrative role as the Sequoia Union High School Special Education Coordinator responsible for the leadership, administration, and supervision of the district's special education programs, services, and daily operations. She comes with a strong instructional strategies background as a special educator, beginning teacher support provider, and experience as a program and inclusion coordinator in the Portola Valley School District. Janelle Bugarini is an M-A grad! She earned her B.A. from UC Berkeley in Spanish Literature, an M.S. in Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at City College New York in the Teaching Fellows Program and her Administrative Services Credential through the Principal Leadership Institute at UC Berkeley. She has been at Berkeley High School for the last 11 years, including 9 years as a Spanish teacher. She taught Spanish for Native Speakers and AP/IB Spanish Language Seminar, served as Department Teacher Leader, and as an administrator for the last two years- one as Dean of Attendance and this year as Vice Principal. She has been in charge of the International School, (including the IB program) at Berkeley High.
New and Noteworthy The M-A Chronicle and Mark both won National Pacemaker Awards this weekend from the National Scholastic Press Association. The M-A Chronicle also received a Best in Show Award for on-site entries. The M-A Chronicle ranks in the top 15 of all high school news sites and the Mark was a top 5 magazine. With more than 1500 member schools nationwide, it's a remarkable achievement for all of the students involved.
Sophomore Serafina Casey accomplished her Girl Scout Silver Award project. She deployed the Pulse Point app throughout San Mateo County so that CPR-trained citizen responders can locate the nearest AED and help resuscitate someone who having a cardiac arrest. Here's the link to the county's press release: http://cmo.smcgov.org/blog/2016-02-23/county-launches-life-saving-app-help-heart-attack-survival.
Two students were selected to go to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Freshman Anna Quinlan developed a skin patch to detect Type 1 diabetes and sophomore Patrick Kao designed a drone project and also won the grand prize in the engineering and computer applications category at the San Francisco Bay Area Science Fair. He will also head to the state science competition in Los Angeles next month.
Sally Carlson has been selected as the CCS Female Student-Athlete of the Year! Chosen out of 9 finalists, she was honored in a Central Coast Section awards ceremony on April 19th and received a $1,500 scholarship. M-A's FHA Hero Chapter placed in competitions at the state conference last weekend. Congratulations to Erin Sanchez and Ariel Sullivan - 1st place in Environmental Ambassadors, Gabrielle Westfield - 1st place in Menu Planning and Table Display and Ashley Ramirez - 2nd in Chapter in Review Portfolio.
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2015-2016 Principal's Student Service Awards Call for nominations!
The Menlo-Atherton High School Principal's Student Service Awards will be presented at the Tuesday, May 24 PTA General Meeting. The M-A Principal's Award is given to up to twelve students in 9th through 11th grade for their exceptional commitment to volunteer service in the M-A or greater M-A community.
ELIGIBILITY
Nominees must have performed volunteer activities for nonprofit or charitable organizations, or other organizations aimed at improving or promoting the general welfare of the M-A or greater M-A community during the 2015-2016 school year. Students must be in grades 9-11.
NOMINATION CRITERIA
- Social Value to the community
- Exceptional leadership in service to their community and institution
- Personal determination
- Creativity and initiative
- Scope of the responsibility and time given
- Dependability and enthusiasm
NOMINATION PROCEDURES
Can be a self-nomination, a teacher nomination, or an angel nomination. Applicant should submit a typed narrative, no longer than one page, that addresses the nomination criteria.
Include name, grade, and social studies teacher on the heading, specific details of volunteer focus, time committed, and cite accomplishments. Narrative should include how the nominee's service project impacted their community and their own life. A reference contact and name and phone number from the community organization should be included. The judging panel is composed of the Principal and Vice-Principal of M-A.
Please email your recommendations to Alicia Gonzalez, agonzalez@seq.org, or drop them off at the Principal's Office by Friday, May 16. |
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Class of 2016 Calendar of Events
FRI, Apr 29: PROM, SFDC Galleria, 8 pm-12 am
TUE, May 10: MINIMUM DAY
WED, May 11: Senior Farewell Tryouts, 3:30 pm, PAC
THU, May 12: Senior Farewell Tryouts, 3:30 pm, PAC
TUE-FRI, May 24-27: Senior week tickets on sale!
WED, May 25: Senior Farewell Rehearsal, 3:30 pm, PAC
THU, May 26: Senior Farewell, 6 pm, PAC
MON, May 30: MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL)
TUE, May 31: Senior Picnic, 8 am, meet by gym
TUE, May 31: Senior Awards Night, 7 pm
WED, Jun1: Senior Breakfast, 9 am, New Gym
WED, Jun1: Graduation Rehearsal, 10:30 am, football field
THU, Jun 2: Graduation, 4 pm (arrive by 3 pm in Old Gym)
THU, Jun 2: Grad Night, 7:30 pm, gym patio
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Senior 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. Ticket sales will begin online March 21 and will be sold on campus throughout the month of May. Click here to buy your tickets online.
~ Mike Amoroso, Student Activities Director
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Graduation Information for Parents of Seniors
Please see the Student Activities website for crucial information pertaining to the 2016 graduation ceremony. You can find information related to your son's or daughter's graduation ceremony, grad night information, Senior picnic, Senior awards night and Senior farewell by clicking on this link http://www.mabears.org/?id=23. Information pertaining to graduation flowers and frames for your graduate(s) is also available. If you need further information, please feel free to email Mr. Amoroso at mamoroso@seq.org. |
From the Guidance Office |
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Guidance, College and Career Center Under Construction
Just a reminder, you must always check in the front office before proceeding to see the Guidance Counselors. The front office will provide you with a pass to C-16 with the Guidance Office Support staff members who will contact your Guidance Counselor for you. Please do not go directly to the Guidance Counselors' offices. Thank you.
The Guidance Office and the College and Career Center will be under construction this spring and summer. Because of the construction, neither location will be accessible for the remainder of the 2015-16 academic year. However, staff (Guidance Counselors, College Advisor, guidance support staff and Work Experience Coordinator) 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. Go to the Guidance email and phone directory to schedule. You may also contact the Guidance support staff in room C-16 for guidance services. Be sure to get a pass to C-16 from the front office.
The College and Career Center will be relocated to the Library Conference Room. Mr. Ken Gradiska, Work Experience Coordinator, will be relocated to L-1.
AP Disclosure
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.
First Time AP Meeting
Any student enrolling in his or her first AP course during the 2016-17 school year should plan on attending a meeting on Tuesday, April, 26, 2016 at 6 pm in English in the library.
~ Guidance Office
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College Fairs
for Sophomores and Juniors
Some fantastic college fairs are coming to our area in the next few weeks. The sheer number of colleges at these fairs can be both exciting and daunting. Come with a game plan of visiting some specific colleges you are interested in and make it a goal to educate yourself about 2-5 colleges that you had previously known nothing or very little about about. Click here for a list of questions you can bring to ask college representatives. NACAC College FairSaturday, April 30 1:30- 4:30pm Cow Palace, North Hall and Arena Floor 2600 Geneva Ave. Daly City, CA 94014 This huge fair will include hundreds of colleges from all over the country/world and workshops on topics like the CSU's, UC's, writing personal statements, paying for college, etc. Be sure to register at: http://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=californiaMore Info: http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/SpringNCF/Pages/San-Francisco.aspx WACAC College Fair @ Mission CollegeThursday, May 5 10am-12 noon and 6-8pm Mission College, Gymnasium 3000 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054 (FREE parking in Lots A, B, C, and D) This fair will include over 160 colleges from all over the country/world, including many UC's and CSU's. Be sure to register for the Mission College fair at Santa Clara at: http://www.wacaccollegefair.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=AllMore Info: http://www.missioncollege.edu/student_services/transfer/wacac.html And something to keep on your radar for next year...one of the first STEM-focused College and Career fairs hosted by NACAC will be coming to San Francisco on Sunday, November 6, 2016, 11am-2pm. More information as it evolves will be posted at this webpage.Enjoy! ~Mai Lien Nguyen, College Advisor
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From the PTA |
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Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer
Each May, the M-A PTA honors individuals who have contributed in an extraordinary way to M-A. These awards specially recognize parents who have given outstanding voluntary service to M-A and its students. If this is someone's last year at M-A or not, the PTA would like the chance to thank them for their service to the school.
To inspire nominations, here are the award guidelines that the Service Award Selection Committee considers:
- Quality, quantity, and length of volunteer service
- Number, size, and importance of project(s)
- Leadership in service and/or project(s)
- Additional activities that directly and indirectly benefit M-A and/or the school district
- Innovation or improvement of beneficial projects
- Consistency and dependability
Please email nominations to president@mabearspta.org. Include your name (optional), the name of your nominee (required), and a brief statement of the reason for the nomination (leadership positions, committees, etc.). The deadline is Wednesday, April 27. |
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Proposed PTA Slate for 2016-17
The Nominating Committee is pleased to propose the following slate of officers for the 2016-17 academic year. Vote on the slate at the PTA general meeting on Tuesday, April 26, at 8:45am in the PAC Café.
| Co-Presidents | Taylor Perkins | Dori Britts
| | Co-Vice Presidents | Katie Parsons
| Mary Murphy
| Treasurer
| Susan Chung |
| Financial Secretary
| Mark Baker
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| Secretary
| Sara Richter
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| Auditor
| Christie Tonsfeldt
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| Parliamentarian
| Kim Steere |
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SDMSC Representative
| Terri Muschott
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Volunteer to Help with AP Testing
The 2016 AP test schedule is set and volunteers are needed to help with proctoring. If you can spare a couple of hours, please sign up to proctor one or more of the many AP tests that will be administered between Monday, May 2 and Thursday, May 12. Over 620 students need our assistance in order to take these tests. One reminder: You may not proctor a test that your own child is taking but everything else is open. Please add your name and email to the online doc. Contact Mary Murphy ( mary@nortechventures.com) if you have any questions. Thank you! |
From the Foundation for the Future |
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Tuesday, May 3 is Silicon Valley Gives Day
What is Silicon Valley Gives Day?
Thousands of Bay Area residents will show their support for their favorite nonprofits as they participate in Silicon Valley Gives on May 3, a 24-hour online fundraiser.
Sponsored by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, this initiative aims to inspire and unite our community through philanthropy.
Watch for up-to-the minute communications from our Foundation and be part of SV Gives Day to benefit M-A students!
#SVGives
#MAStudentsMatter
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Upcoming auction parties and events that still have openings:
Custom Tour on Use of Color in the Anderson Collection at Stanford
Private showing and tour of PACE Exhibit in Menlo Park
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SUHSD PARENT EDUCATION
At-Risk Teens Mini-Series
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.
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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
Trying to offer support when your adolescent seems upset or stressed can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. In this interactive 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to offer emotional support comfortably and effectively when your teen is experiencing strong emotions such as stress, frustration, anxiety, or anger.
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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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Join us for the 11th Annual Big Bear Run!
Sunday, May 1st at 9 am
Meet at the M-A gym parking lot
#1Team #1Community #Menlo-Atherton
M-A students - Run the race and get into the drawing for some amazing prizes!
GET IN THE RACE
Join M-A for a fun-filled morning to benefit Menlo-Atherton Athletics. Rally your friends, come to compete or simply show your school spirit.
GET REGISTERED
$20.00/students and $30.00/adults until April 24
On-line registration at www.active.com
(reference M-A Big Bear Run 2016 - 11th Annual)
$23.00/students and $33.00/adults until April 28
Race-day registration
$25.00/students and $40.00/adults ending at 8:45 am.
GET INTO VOLUNTEERING
We need your help on race day! Cute volunteer shirt included! Volunteer jobs include: tent setup, food, finish line, course monitors, registration, water table, and more. 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
The Bears continued to roll through the PAL competition with another big win over Aragon. All four teams dominated the swimming relays and individual events, barely dropping a single event to the Aragon team. JV Girls, JV boys, and Varsity girls are undefeated in PAL competition, and the Varsity boys have only one loss. Specific details will be provided in next week's Bearnotes.
This week the Bears face Burlingame on Thursday, followed by PAL trials on May 4th and 5th. PAL Championships are May 7th.
Girls Varsity Softball
With 2 wins this week, the Bears have 4 wins in their last 6 games, improving to 5-8 overall. On Monday they faced Shasta, winning 12-2 in a five-inning game. Taylor Conrad started and pitched well for the Bears, striking out 6 while giving up just 1 walk and no hits in 3 shutout innings. Victoria Sanie finished up on the mound, striking out 5 in the last 2 innings. On offense, the Bears were led by Jess Burgos, Delilah Kline, and Sai Sema, who each had a hit and drove in 2 RBI. Sarah Scandalios had 2 hits and drove in one run, and Florence Filiai and Laura Kirk also had hits.
On Wednesday, the Bears faced first-place San Mateo, losing 17-0 in a 4 inning run-rule loss. The Bears played good defense, committing just 1 error, but were worn out by a steady barrage of hits by the strong San Mateo offense, which scored 4 runs in each of the first 3 innings to take a commanding lead. On offense, the Bears managed only one hit against the hard-throwing San Mateo pitcher, a single to center by Burgos.
On Thursday, the Bears played El Camino, avenging an early season loss with a 4-inning 14-2 run-rule victory. Conrad pitched well again to get the victory, allowing just 1 earned run on 3 hits and 1 walk in 4 innings. She was backed up by great defensive play, especially by Scandalios, who had 5 putouts in left field. On offense, the Bears were paced by Filiai who had 2 RBI on a triple to center field and 4 RBI for the game. Kline had 2 hits and 2 RBI, and Ava Rose hit a 2-run double.
This week, the Bears travel to Pinewood on Monday, April 25 and Jefferson on Wednesday, April 27. On Thursday, April 28, they play South San Francisco at home.
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
On Tuesday the Girls faced perennial WBAL powerhouse Menlo School. The Bears did well to hold the Knights to five first half points as nearly the entire first half was played in their defensive third. Strong defense from Grace Carlson and Izzy Carhardt. M-A got on the board when Izzy Regonini crease rolled near the end of the first half. In the second, the Knights went on a 3-0 run, but the Bears rallied back with goals from Emma Roellig, Madison Nelson and Emma Easton. However the Knights scored four straight to put the game away, 12-4.
On Thursday the Girls traded practice for community service, enjoying an afternoon of teaching lacrosse to the Boys and Girls Club at Garfield Elementary.
The Bears return to action on Tuesday when they host Sacred Heart Prep for a 4pm Tuesday game.
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Last week the Bears easily won both of its games, beating Carlmont (12-3) and Aragon (12-0). Against Carlmont, M-A was dominant. M-A's goal scorers were led by Jack Hansen (3) and Robert Lane (3), while Jack Wolf (2), Trystan Uphoff (2), Jack Maxwell (1) and Andrew Ojeda (1) rounded out the scoring. Tommy Bohac and Trevor Brinton led with two assists each. On defense, M-A's goalie Cooper Waymire saved 5 of 8 shots on goal. The Bears' strong defense forced 12 turnovers: Leo Cucinell (4), Anders Chiang (2) and John Mills (2) were the leaders. The Bears were relentless in getting the ground balls: Cucinell (7), Lane (4), Mills (4), Cameron DelRosso (3), Ojeda (3), Wolf (3), Max Miles (2), Nick Worden (2), Bohac (1), Devin Dundas (1), Maxwell (1), Cole Quinn (1) and Uphoff (1). On Friday night, M-A achieved its first shutout of the season against Aragon. M-A's goalie Waymire and the entire defense were outstanding. Goal scorers were Lane (3), Wolf (3), Quinn (2), Hansen (1), Bohac (1), Uphoff (1) and Maxwell (1). This week the Bears travel to Burlingame (Tuesday 7pm) and Menlo (Thursday 4pm).
Boys JV Lacrosse
The JV Lacrosse team had a busy two weeks with eight games. They won six and lost two.
The good news is the boys had an eleven day Spring Break without practice. That was also the bad news. There was some rust built up for the first game against cross town rival Sacred Heart. SH had the home field advantage. The boys played steady in the first half ending down 2-3. SH played a physical game and stormed into the second half with a few quick goals and then held their lead winning 8-3. It was bad luck to have this game located on the second day back from the break. The boys will have a second chance at home when they play SH on May 5. Don't miss this game.
Next up was the Sequoia HS game. Like the Woodside team, the Sequoia team also is building their program. They have a new coach. MAHS won 17-0. The boys distributed their scoring attack. Jonno Schaff and Chris diSibio each had four goals, Thomas Murff had three, Evan "Joker" Siegel had two, and Nikolai Ambwahi, Robert Seiguer, Sal Ruiz, and Luke Christen each had one goal. The goal saves were just four. The defense looked solid with steady coverage from Dean Fratt, Jack Tully and midfielder Zorro Narsinghia, who had five ground balls.
On Saturday, the boys hosted the MAHS Boys JV Lacrosse Tournament. The boys beat Mitty High School twice, 8-2 and 5-3. St Francis High School suffered a loss at the hands of the sweaty Bear squad on a beautiful 82 degree day. Only Palo Alto High School was in the way of the championship. The boys were up 5-2 at the half. They seemed strong and dominant with goals from Siegel and Schaff and others. The defense was tight but Paly came back strong and eked out a 6-5 victory. It was a tense and exciting game and the boys improved much from their last game against Paly. Nick Warden returned from varsity injured reserve status and had several stellar games with multiple goals.
Next up was Carlmont High School. This was another shutout for the JV Bear lacrosse boys, 14-0. diSibio produced five goals on six shots, Schaff (five ground balls) and Murff had three goals and three ground balls, Brendan McLaughlin had two goals and four ground balls, and Caleb Hanson had one of each. It was a quiet day for the goalies, with two saves and one save respectively for Cameron Baker and John Schoenthaler. Narsinghia won seven face offs! Jack Noble contributed to disrupting the Scott's offense and maintaining the bagel on the score board.
The boys finished this past week with a yet another shutout, 13-0. Schaff and diSibio led the way combining for seven goals. Narsinghia went 9-4 on face offs. Baker (2 saves) and Schoenthaler (3 saves) maintained the shutout needing only five saves total.
The boys record is 16-3, including the four game tournament. They have two losses to Paly, and one to Sacred Heart with the rubber match set for May 5. There are some tickets still available.
Boys Varsity Golf
The Bears had another very successful week along with a super-strong finish to the regular season. At Sharon Heights this past Tuesday, they wrapped up an undefeated campaign by defeating Carlmont for the second time this year. The final score: M-A 196 - Carlmont 205. Sophomores Bill Kirkpatrick and Leo Tuchman led the way with low scores of 38, followed closely by juniors Maxwell Heller (39) and Bryce Sevy (40), freshman Jonathan Dicks (41) and senior Andrew Dignum (45). Freshman Andre Wilkins and senior Jorge Pont also brought in solid scores of 42 and 43, respectively.
The big news is that the 12-0 record makes M-A the PAL winner, ending Carlmont's 4-year winning streak. Being undefeated also means M-A qualifies for CCS. More about those matches to come. Additionally, the boys on the varsity team finished with very impressive individual standings, with all of them placing in the top 30 of the overall league.
Way to go Bears!!! Keep it going in the post-season!
Boys Varsity Baseball
On Wednesday the Varsity resumed league play at home against Sequoia. The Bears got in an early hole 6-0 and could not climb out. Nick Olson, Hunter Sevy and James Sullivan all pitched in the 7-0 loss. On the offensive side junior Kennedy Ojeda lead the way with two hits including a double. Junior Kris Liang had the only other Bears hit.
On Friday the boys were back on the road for another encounter with Sequoia. The Bears played one of their best games and lost a very close one run game 4-3. Liang got the start and threw a very good 4 1/3 innings, allowing only five hits. Senior Ryan Klapper threw the final 1 2/3 inings and gave up no hits. The Bears bats were alive with junior Nick Prainito leading the way with two booming doubles, and a run scored. Senior Matt Johntson also had a big day with two hits and an RBI. Senior Bret Rodrigues added a long double and scored two runs. Klapper and Liang added the other two hits.
On Saturday the Bears traveled to Los Altos high for a non league game. The team got behind early and tried to battle back, eventually losing 8-2. Klapper started the game and threw three innings. Freshman Daniel Burke took the ball in the fourth inning, and was very sharp, giving up only one earned run, while striking out three Los Altos hitters. The Bears were held to only three hits by Johnston, junior Jimmy Wright, and Sevy.
Boys JV Baseball
On Tuesday, the Bears started a busy week of baseball by traveling to Campbell for a non-league game at Branham High School. Defensively, the Bears played well with no errors, but struggled offensively with only two hits which were back to back in the 3rd inning, one by Rio Zelaya and one by Geo Deras. Pete Discher pitched the first 4 innings and Johnny Eisenstat finished the game. Final Score: M-A 2 Branham 6.
The next day, the Bears were on the road again to start a series against a league opponent, Sequoia High School. The Cherokees handily beat the Bears on Wednesday. M-A had only two hits, a single by Grant Henry and a double by Tony Siri. Bears pitchers were Daniel Heimuli, Elliot Zeien and Finn Bjerknes. Final Score M-A 1 Sequoia 14. The highlight of the week came on Friday evening when M-A hosted Sequoia and tied the series. Anthony Waller pitched all 7 innings of the game with Bear hits from Deras, Joey Olshausen, Jake Wang and two hits each from Connor Nathan, Waller, and Zelaya. Final Score: M-A 6 Sequoia 4.
On Saturday, the Bears hosted Los Altos High School in a non league match up. Despite a triple and a single by Zelaya, a double by Olshausen, three singles by Deras, 2 singles by Heimuli and singles from Ben Ferrick and Michael Pariseau, the Bears were only able to muster 4 runs. Bear pitchers were Wang, Deras, Zeien, Bjerkness, and Zelaya. Final Score M-A 4 Los Altos 14.
Boys Varsity Tennis
The M-A Boys Varsity Tennis Team did not lose a single match this week as they shut-out their league opponents by a team score of 7-0 on three consecutive days: Hillsdale on Monday, San Mateo on Tuesday and Burlingame on Wednesday. The home match against San Mateo was the last regular season home match for the seniors: Reed Fratt, Axel Brenner, Jack Jensen, Eric Laderman, Nishant Relan, Noah Milman, Danny Keane, Matthew Marianacci, and Jordan Prudhomme. Other winners this week included Casey Morris, Jeffrey Jorgenson, Timmy Berthier, Jake Andrew, Zach Ostrow, Chris Iyer, Theo Novak, Joe Trivaldi, Julian Giome, and Amaar Safdari.
The M-A boys clinched the PAL League Title with another undefeated season. This coming week is the PAL individual tournament. Team CCS will start the week of May 2.
Track & Field
The Bears completed a busy week yesterday at the St Francis Invitational. There were some very impressive performances including 3 school records! The varsity girls finished 2nd overall, the varsity boys 3rd, the F/S girls 8th and the F/S Boys 4th out of more than 40 teams.
Here are just some of the noteworthy performances :
1- Freshman Maggie Hall continued her great 1st year by adding her name to the M-A record books in both the 100 and 400. Her time of 58.04 at Thursday's meet is 5th in school history and her 100 time of 12.45 places her 6th in the event.
2- Cat Depuy had a very impressive race to kick off the meet. She placed 2nd in the 3000m race with a 20 personal best in the event.
3- The girls F/S 4x100 relay team of Megan St John, Autriyana Hardy, Monica Hill, and Jessica Eagle won the event on Saturday at St Francis. The same group of runners also finished 4th in the Sprint Medley Relay later in the day.
4- Also doing well in the 4x100 relay were the varsity girls (Logan Maines, Kathryn Mohr, Tatum Maines, and Maggie) who finished 3rd with a time of 49.57. That time places them 5th in school history.
5- Annalisa Crowe won the mile race, setting a new school record in the process! The former record had stood since 1987.
6- The second school record of the day came by way of the varsity girls in the Sprint Medley Relay. The team was comprised of Logan, Kathryn, Maggie, and Olivia Shane, who finished 2nd in the event.
7- This week also saw some great discus throws. On Thursday Bryce Rodgers threw 152'0" which not only won the meet, but placed him 14th in school history. Alex Tiznado also threw a personal best in the discus this week, throwing 104'0". Her throw places her 8th in school history.
8- Freshman Cameron Plume and Sophomore Karl Zahlhaas both joined the sub 5 minute mile club on Thursday running 4:59.90 and 4:57.54 respectively.
9- Also setting an impressive PR was Gunnar Jongebloed who jumped 11'3" in the Pole Vault to take 6th place at St Francis.
10- In one of the most exciting races of the season, the varsity boys Sprint Medley Relay team of Marquise Reid, Terrance Matthews-Murphy, Jordan Mims and Jack Gray were able to win the event. The top 4 teams were separated by less than 1 second; however, strong efforts by all 4 boys helped the team come out on top. Their time was a new school record by over 3 seconds.
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Vote before May 3 on School Measures
Please vote before May 3, 2016. On the ballot are two measures that impact Menlo Park/Atherton primary and middle schools - Measure A and Measure C. More information can be found online from the Official Election Site of San Mateo County at www.shapethefuture.org. Every vote counts. |
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Sports Concussion Forum
Assemblymember Mullin is hosting a Sports Concussion Forum on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Junipero Serra High School, 451 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo. Click here for flyer. |
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Teen Improv Night, May 6 at Menlo Park Library
with Debra Zwicker-Sobrepena
Friday, May 6 ,
6:30-8:30 pm
Main Library, 800 Alma Street
Just for Teens (13-18!)
Registration required
After-hours event
To register, and for more information, visit menlopark.org/library.
Teens 13-18 years of age are invited to a fun, after-hours and by-registration-only event, led by Menlo-Atherton High School teacher D.J. Zwicker-Sobrepena. Students will learn about theatrical improvisation and play improv games including:
* Yes, And...
* Pop-up Storybook
* Emotional Symphony
* Advice Panel (a.k.a. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly)
* Half-time
* French Braid
Feel free to invite friends to sign up and join us! Snacks provided. All registered attendees will be sent a Teen Night Registration Form prior to the event. The form is required to gain after-hours entry to the library.
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Camp Counseling Jobs for Graduating Seniors
Mountain Camp Woodside is a traditional Day and Resident Camp in Portola Valley. We are currently looking for experienced, responsible and enthusiastic young leaders who would be interested in devoting their summer to working with children in a positive, outdoor environment. We are looking for outstanding role models who want to inspire youth and create memories that will last a lifetime. CPR and First Aid certification is mandatory. Minimum age requirement is 18 years old or a high school graduate. Skills such as experience with 5 & 6 year olds, life guarding, swim instructors, song leading, guitar, music, mountain biking, arts & crafts, fencing, archery, self-defense, photography, dance and drama are particularly desirable. Please complete the staff application on our website to get started. |
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M-A PTA BearNotes en Español
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Calendario
- MAR, 26 de abril: Junta de la PTA, 8:45 am, PAC Café
- MAR, 26 de abril: Reunión obligatoria para padres de estudiantes que van a tomar cursos AP por primera vez, 6 pm, biblioteca (inglés) y en el café del PAC (Español)
- MAR, 26 de abril: Mini series educativas para padres: Salvemos a Jake, 10 am, Oficina del Distrito de Sequoia
- VIER, 29 de abril: Baile Prom para Juniors y Seniors
- DOM, primero de mayo:Big Bear Run, 9 am
PROXIMA SEMANA
- LUN, 2 de mayo: Inicio de las pruebas AP
- MAR, 3 de mayo:Mini series educativas para padres: Entrenamiento QPR, 10:30 am, Oficina del Distrito de Sequoia
- MIER, 4 de mayo: Día de venir a la escuela en bicicleta
- SAB, 7 de mayo: Examen SAT
PROXIMAMENTE
- MAR, 10 de mayo: Día mínimo
- MAR, 10 de mayo: Mini series educativas para padres: Conversaciones Difíciles, 10 am, Oficina del Distrito de Sequoia
- JUE, 12 de mayo: Concierto del Coro y de Guitarra
- MAR, 17 de mayo: Concierto de Primavera de la Banda
- MIER, 18 de mayo: Noche de Premios de los Deportes de Primavera
- JUE, 19 de mayo: Festival de Cine de M-A
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Estimados estudiantes y familias de M-A:
Esta es la primera vez que comienzo mi Mensaje de la Directora con un anuncio desolador. Durante este fin de semana nos enteramos que Rick Longyear, veterano maestro de ciencias y entrenador, perdió a su hija, Sarah, quien falleció el viernes. Rick, su esposa Sally, y su hijo C.J. están recibiendo apoyo de familiares y amigos en este momento. Respetando los deseos de la familia, organizaremos a la comunidad de M-A para ofrecer nuestro apoyo. Adicionalmente, proveeremos consejería para ayudar con el duelo a empleados y a estudiantes de M-A afectados por la pérdida que ha sufrido familia del señor Longyear.
Ultimas semanas del semestre
Es difícil creer que faltan 6 semanas para que la clase del 2016 se gradúe. Durante la reunión para seniors de esta semana, los estudiantes escucharon con ánimo y emoción la información acerca de los próximos eventos. Gracias a la PTA por organizar la traída de un comediante quien los entusiasmó acerca de "Night Grad"(la noche de graduación)! Los estudiantes del grado once completaron los exámenes Smart Balance esta semana. En las próximas semanas los exámenes serán completados por aquellos estudiantes que faltaron a la escuela. Las pruebas AP se iniciarán en mayo. Esperamos que todos los estudiantes terminen el año escolar a todo vapor .
Nuestra visita de mitad de periodo de la WASC (Asociación occidental de escuelas y colegios) el 30 de marzo fue un éxito. El equipo visitante validó que estamos trabajando en nuestras necesidades académicas críticas identificadas hace tres años. El equipo declaro que los estudiantes estaban felices en M-A, y nuestros esfuerzos de articulación con los distritos circundantes es impresionante. Su recomendación fue que sigamos trabajando en la forma en que medimos el progreso del estudiante y cuáles son nuestros puntos de referencia. Nuestro informe de mitad de período se publicará en la Página Web www.mabears.org.
Próximos eventos
Tomen nota de algunos eventos que sucederán próximamente . Marque su calendario para el miércoles 4 de mayo, ¡Día de la bicicleta! Si bien estamos promoviendo el ciclismo, el rodaje o la caminata como formas de mantenerse fisicamente activos, queremos, así mismo, enfatizar la importancia de venir a la escuela de alguna manera que no sea la de un estudiante por coche pues el uso de un vehículo compartido o del transporte público son viables también. ¡Por favor, elija una opción alternativa para el 4 de mayo! Más adelante proveeremos más información sobre nuestras iniciativas de transporte que darán inicio en el año escolar 2016-17.
Nuestro último "Feel Good Friday" (viernes del bienestar) ocurrirá durante el almuerzo del 20 de mayo y será combinado con nuestro carnaval. Estudiantes: busquen información sobre los eventos y actividades emocionantes por venir.
Cambios en la administración para el 2016-17
Gracias al Dr. Lianides, Superintendente, tendremos un administrador adicional en M-A el siguiente año: 1 Directora, 1 Sub-Director de Instrucción y 3 Sub-Directores. Me complace anunciar que tendremos un equipo fabuloso para iniciar a partir del 1 de julio de 2016.
En primer lugar, Steve Lippi, Sub-Director de Instrucción (IVP) se retirará de este título ¡después de 16 años! Antes de servir como IVP, ¡fue profesor de matemáticas y director de actividades estudiantiles por un total de 30 años en M-A! Steve ha sido instrumental en la organización de prioridades educacionales y en la creación del programa/horario general de la escuela. Si bien que extrañaremos a Steve, continuaremos teniendo la ventaja de su experiencia y nuestros estudiantes se beneficiarán con su enseñanza pues él volverá al salón de clases como un de los profesores de matemáticas. Karl Losekoot, actual Sub-Director y, anteriormente, profesor veterano y jefe del Departamento de inglés, asumirá el papel de Sub-Director de Instrucción. Felicitaciones a Steve y a Karl.
A finales de febrero un grupo de personal de M-A y un representante de los padres entrevistaron a 8 candidatos para la posición de Sub-Director (AVP). Gracias a este proceso, nosotros tuvimos la suerte de identificar a dos candidatas altamente calificadas - Brenda Bachechi y Janelle Bugarini que se unirán a JC Farr, AVP actual.
Brenda Bachechi obtuvo su doctorado en liderazgo educativo de la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco, su maestria de la Universidad de Arizona en educación especial y su licenciatura en Educación de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona.
Ella ha servido en un papel administrativo como la coordinadora de educación especial del distrito Sequoia Union High School responsable del liderazgo, administración y supervisión de los programas de educación especial del distrito, servicios y operaciones diarias. Viene con un trasfondo de fuertes estrategias de instrucción como educadora especial, proveedora de apoyo de maestros de primerizos y experiencia como coordinadora de programa e inclusión en el distrito escolar del Portola Valley.
Janelle Bugarini ¡es una graduada de M-A! Obtuvo su B.A. de la Universidad de California Berkeley en literatura española, una maestría en educación, TESOL (enseñanza del inglés a hablantes de otras lenguas) en el City College de Nueva York en el programa de "Teaching Fellows Program" y su credencial de servicios administrativos a través del Instituto de liderazgo de Directores en UC Berkeley.
Ella ha estado en el Berkeley High School durante los últimos 11 años, incluyendo 9 años como profesora de español. Fue profesora de español para hablantes nativos y del Seminario de idioma español AP/IB, sirvió como líder de Departamento y como administradora por los últimos dos años - un año como decana de asistencia y este año como Sub-Directora . Ella ha estado a cargo de la escuela internacional, (incluyendo el programa IB) en Berkeley High.
Noticias y destacados
M-A Chronicle y M-ARK ganaron los premios "National Pacemaker Awards" este fin de semana de parte de la Asociación Nacional de Prensa Escolástica. M-A Chronicle también recibió el premio de "Best in Show". M-A Chronicle está posicionado entre los 15 más importantes en la lista de los sitios de noticias de escuela secundaria y la revista M-ARK está entre las 5 revistas al tope de la lista. Con más de 1500 miembros de escuelas nivel nacional, es un logro notable para todos los estudiantes involucrados.
La estudiante Serafina Casey recibió el reconocimiento de plata por medio de las Girl Scouts. Ella lanzó la aplicación "Pulse Point" (punto de pulso) para todo el condado de San Mateo para que cualquier ciudadano entrenado en CPR (reanimación cardio pulmonar) pueda localizar el AED (desfibrilador externo automático) más cercano y ayudar a resucitar a alguien que está teniendo un paro cardiaco. Aquí está el enlace al comunicado de prensa del Condado: http://cmo.smcgov.org/blog/2016-02-23/county-launches-life-saving-app-help-heart-attack-survival.
Dos de nuestros estudiantes fueron seleccionados para ir al "Intel International Science and Engineering Fair"(Intel- feria internacional de ciencia e ingeniería) . La estudiante de noveno grado, Anna Quinlan, desarrolló un parche para la piel que detecta diabetes tipo 1 y Patrick Kao, estudiante de decimo grado, ganó el gran premio en la categoría de aplicaciones de ingeniería e informática en la Feria de Ciencias de San Francisco Bay Area por su proyecto de drone. El próximo mes, él competirá en ciencia a nivel estatal en Los Ángeles.
Sally Carlson ha sido seleccionada como ¡estudiante-deportista del año de CCS en la división femenina! Elegida entre 9 finalistas, fue honrada en una ceremonia de premios de la Sección Costa Central el 19 de abril y recibió una beca de $1,500.
El FHA Hero Chapter de M-A fue situado en competencias en la Conferencia Estatal del fin de semana pasado. Felicitaciones a Erin Sanchez y Ariel Sullivan - 1er lugar en embajadores ambientales, Gabrielle Westfield - 1er lugar en la planificación del menú y demonstración de mesa y Ashley Ramirez - 2do lugar en el capítulo de revisión de portafolio.
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Premio de la directora a estudiantes sobresalientes en su servicio a la escuela para el año escolar 2015-2016
¡Llamado a nominaciones!!
El premio de la directora al servicio estudiantil de Menlo-Atherton High School será presentado el martes 24 de mayo durante la asamblea general de la PTA. Este premio es conferido a un número no mayor de doce estudiantes de los grados 9 al 11 por su compromiso excepcional al servicio voluntario en M-A o a la comunidad relacionada con M-A.
ELEGIBILIDADLos nominados deben haber desempeñado actividades voluntarias en organizaciones de caridad o sin ánimo de lucro, u otras organizaciones cuya meta es el mejoramiento o la promoción del bienestar general de M-A o de la comunidad relacionada con M-A durante el año escolar 2015-2016. Los estudiantes tienen que estar en los grados 9 a 11.
CRITERIOS DE NOMINACION - Valor Social para la comunidad
- Liderazgo excepcional en el servicio a su comunidad y a su institución
- Determinación personal
- Creatividad e iniciativa
- Amplitud de la responsabilidad y tiempo utilizado
- Confiabilidad y entusiasmo
PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA LA NOMINACION Puede ser auto nominación, nominación hecha por un maestro/a, o una nominación tipo angel. El solicitante debe entregar una escrito de no más de una página que se refiera a los criterios de nominación.
Incluya nombre, grado, y maestro/a de estudios sociales en el encabezamiento de la página, así como detalles específicos con relación al foco del trabajo voluntario, tiempo de dedicación, y especificación de los logros obtenidos. El escrito debe incluir la forma en que el proyecto de servicio del nominado/a impactó a su comunidad y a su vida personal. Incluya la referencia de contacto, nombre y número de teléfono de la organización para la que hizo el servicio voluntario. El panel de jueces está compuesto por la directora y por el vice-director de M-A. Por favor, mande un mensaje electrónico con su recomendación (nominación) a Alicia Gonzalez, agonzalez@seq.org, o entréguelas en la oficina de la directora a más tardar el viernes 16 de mayo.
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Calendario de Eventos Clase del 2016
VIER, 29 de abril: BAILE PROM, SFDC Galleria, 8 pm a 12 am
MAR, 10 de mayo: DIA MINIMO
MIER, 11 de mayo: Pruebas para la despedida de los seniors, 3:30 pm, PAC
JUE, 12 de mayo: Pruebas para la despedida de los seniors, 3:30 pm, PAC
MAR-VIER, 24 a 27 de mayo: ¡¡boletos a la venta para la semana de los seniors!!
MIER, 25 de mayo: Ensayo de la despedida de los seniors, 3:30 pm, PAC
JUE,26 de mayo: Despedida de los seniors, 6 pm, PAC
LUN, 30 de mayo: MEMORIAL DAY (NO HAY ESCUELA)
MAR, 31 de mayo: Picnic para los seniors, 8 am, reunión en el gimnasio
MAR, 31 de mayo: Noche de premios para los seniors, 7 pm
MIER, primero de junio: Desayuno para los seniors, 9 am, New Gym
MIER, primero de junio: Ensayo para la graduación, 10:30 am, campo de fútbol
JUE, 2 de junio: Graduación, 4 pm (llegada a las 3 pm en el gimnasio viejo)
JUE, 2 de junio: Noche de graduación, 7:30 pm, patio del gimnasio
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Información de graduación para padres de seniors
Por favor, mire la página web de Actividades Estudiantiles para enterarse de información crucial con respecto a la ceremonia de graduación del 2016. Allí podrá encontrar información relacionada con la ceremonia de graduación de su hijo o hija, así como información referente a la noche de graduación o "Grad Night", picnic para los seniors, noche de premiación para los seniors, despedida de los seniors y flores y marcos para la graduación Acceda a la página web haciendo click en este enlace http://www.mabears.org/?id=23. Si necesita más información, por favor siéntase en libertad de mandarle un mensaje de email al Señor Amoroso en mamoroso@seq.org. |
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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. Los boletos saldrán a la venta en linea el 21 de marzo (http://www.mabearspta.org/events/grad-night/#form) 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
Este es un recordatorio que siempre debe registrarse en la oficina administrativa en frente de la escuela antes de ir a ver los consejeros. La oficina administrativa le dará un pase al salón C-16 con el personal de apoyo de la oficina de consejería, quienes se pondrán en contacto con su consejero/a de parte suya. Por favor no vaya directamente a la oficina de los consejeros. Gracias.
La oficina de consejería y el centro de carreras y universidades serán renovados y estarán bajo construcción durante esta primavera y este verano. Ambos lugares no serán accesibles durante el resto del año académico 2015-16. Sin embargo, el personal (consejeros, asesora de universidades, personal de apoyo en la oficina de consejería, y coordinador del programa de experiencia de trabajo) serán reubicados en diferentes salones y edificios a través de la escuela.
Reubicaciones temporales comenzando el 11 de abril, 2016
- El personal de apoyo de la oficina de consejería estará situado en el salón C-16 empezando el 11 de abril del 2016. Por favor comuníquense con el personal de apoyo en el salón C-16 si necesita servicios de consejería.
- Los consejeros estarán temporalmente situados en diferentes lugares de la escuela. Debido a esta situación, nosotros recomendamos hacer una cita si necesita una junta con un consejero/a. La mejor forma de comunicación es por medio de correo electrónico.
- El centro de carreras y universidades estará situado en el salón de conferencias de la biblioteca.
- El señor Gradiska, coordinador del programa de experiencia de trabajo, estará situado en el salón L-1.
Divulgación A.P.
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.
Junta Para Estudiantes Que van a tomar su primera clase de Posición Académica Avanzada
Los padres de estudiantes que van a tomar su PRIMERA clase de posición académica avanzada (A.P.) durante el año académica 2016-17 deben hacer planes para asistir a una junta el martes, 26 de abril del 2016 a las 6:00 de la tarde en español en la cafetería del edificio PAC.
~ La Oficina de Consejería
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Ferias Universitarias
para los sophomores y juniors
Algunas maravillosas ferias universitarias vendrán a nuestra área en las próximas semanas. El gran número de universidades presentes en estas ferias puede ser a la vez emocionante y desalentador. Venga con un plan preestablecido para visitar universidades específicas en las cuales usted está interesado/a. Así mismo, póngase la meta de enterarse y aprender sobre 2 y hasta 5 universidades de las cuales tenía poco o ningún conocimiento previo. Haga click para ver una lista de preguntas que usted puede traer para hacércelas a los representantes universitarios. Feria Universitaria NACAC Sábado 30 de abril 1:30 pm a 4:30 pm Cow Palace, North Hall and Arena Floor 2600 Geneva Ave. Daly City, CA 94014 Esta inmensa feria incluirá cientos de universidades de todo el país y el mundo. También ofrecerá talleres sobre temas como: las universidades CSU's, UC's, cómo escribir declaraciones personales, cómo pagar la universidad, etc. Asegúrese de registrarse aquí: http://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=californiaMás información en: http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/SpringNCF/Pages/San-Francisco.aspx Feria Universitaria WACAC @ Mission CollegeJueves 5 de mayo 10 am a 12 pm y 6 pm a 8 pm Mission College, Gimnasio 3000 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054 (estacionamiento GRATIS en los lotes A, B, C y D) Esta feria incluirá algo más de 160 universidades de todo el país y el mundo, incluyendo muchas UC's y CSU's. Asegúrese de registrarse para la feria de Mission College en Santa Clara en: http://www.wacaccollegefair.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=AllMás información: http://www.missioncollege.edu/student_services/transfer/wacac.htmlY algo para mantener en su radar para el próximo año. . . Una de las primeras ferias enfocadas en universidades y carreras tipo STEM (ciencias, tecnología ingeniería y matemáticas) organizada por NACAC vendrá a San Francisco el domingo 6 de noviembre del 2016, 11am a 2pm. A medida que evoluciona este evento, publicaremos más información en este página.¡A disfrutar! ~Mai Lien Nguyen, Consejera para la Universidad
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Lista de candidatos al PTA propuesta para el 2016-17
El comité nominador tiene el placer de proponer la siguiente lista de candidatos para el año académico del 2016-17. Vote por la lista propuesta el martes 26 de abril durante la junta de general del PTA.
| Co-Presidentes | Taylor Perkins | Dori Britts
| | Co-Vice Presidentes | Katie Parsons
| Mary Murphy
| Tesorera
| Susan Chung |
| Secretario Financiero
| Mark Baker
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| Secretaria
| Sara Richter
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| Auditora
| Christie Tonsfeldt
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| Parlamentaria
| Kim Steere |
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Representante del SDMSC
| Terri Muschott
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Nomine a su voluntario favorito
Cada Mayo la PTA de M-A le rinde honor a aquellos individuos que han contribuído de manera extraordinary a M-A. Estos galardones reconocen, especialmente, a los padres que le han dado un servicio voluntario sobresaliente a M-A y sus estudiantes. Sea o no sea alguien perteneciente a este último año en M-A, la PTA quiere tener la oportunidad de agradecerle a esta persona por su servicio a la escuela.
Para inspirar las nominaciones, presentamos aquí, las pautas consideradas por el Comité de Selección del Premio al Servicio:
- Calidad, cantidad y duración del servicio voluntario
- Número, tamaño e importancia del proyecto/s
- Liderazgo en servicio y/o proyecto(s)
- Actividades adicionales que directa o indirectamente benefician a M-A y/o al distrito escolar
- Innovación o mejoramiento de proyectos beneficiosos
- Consistencia y Confiabilidad
Por favor, envíe sus nominaciones via email a president@mabearspta.org. Incluya su nombre (opcional), El nombre de su nominado (requerido), y una breve declaración de sus razones para la nominación (liderazgo, cargos, comités, etc.) . La fecha límite de entrega es el Miércoles 27 de abril.
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Series Educativas para padres de familia
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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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Vote antes del 3 de mayo
Por favor vote antes del 3 de mayo del 2016. En la papeleta de votación hay dos medidas de gran impacto para las escuelas de elementales y medias de Menlo Park y Atherton. La Medida A y La Medida C. Información adicional puede ser hallada en linea en el sitio oficial de las elecciones del condado de San Mateo en www.shapethefuture.org. Cada voto cuenta. |
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Foro acerca de Conmociones Cerebrales Deportivas
El miembro de la asamblea Mullin será el anfitrión de un foro acerca de las conmociones cerebrales relacionadas con actividades deportivas el jueves 5 de mayo del 2016 de las 6:30 pm a las 7:30 pm en Junipero Serra High School, 451 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo. Haga click aquí para ver un volante. |
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Para seniors que se gradúan este año: oportunidad de empleo como Consejeros de Campamento de Verano
Mountain Camp Woodside es un campamento tradicional diurno y de residencia en Portola Valley. Actualmente estamos buscando jóvenes líderes experimentados, responsables y entusiastas que estén interesados en dedicar su verano a trabajar con niños/as en una ambiente positivo y al aire libre. Estamos buscando individuos que representen modelos a seguir; que quieran inspirar a la juventud y crear recuerdos que duren toda la vida. Es obligatorio contar con Certificación en CPR (Reanimación Cardio Pulmonar) y primeros auxilios. La edad mínima requerida es de 18 años o que se haya graduado de secundaria. Estamos muy interesados en encontrar personas con habilidades como experiencia con niños de 5 y 6 años, salva vidas, instructores de nadado, guía de canto, guitarra, música, bicicleta de montaña, artes y manualidades, esgrima, tiro al arco, defensa personal, fotografía, danza y artes dramáticas. Por favor, comience por completar la solicitud de empleo en nuestro sitio del internet. |
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From the BearNotes Editors
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