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Sunday, September 4, 2016
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THIS WEEK
- MON, Sep 5: No School, Labor Day
- TUE, Sep 6: Senior Parent College Night, 6 pm
- WED, Sep 7: Make Up Picture Day
- WED, Sep 7: End of course level change request period
- THU, Sep 8: Make Up Picture Day
NEXT WEEK
UPCOMING
- MON, Sep 19: No School, Staff development day
- TUE, Sep 20: Freshman parent info night, 6 pm
- WED, Sep 21: Middle School preview day, 1:30 pm
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 From Staff & Administration
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For students who take the Route 86 bus to M-A
If you arrive to school on Sam Trans Bus Route 86, please note that next week, beginning on Tuesday, September 6, the bus will pick up students on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:42 am. This is 10 minutes earlier than the current schedule. We appreciate your attention to this.
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All freshmen will participate in Challenge Day on one of three days, Oct. 10, 11 or 12. The organizers recognize that Yom Kippur falls during Challenge Day activities, but given the Challenge Day Organization's availability and the constraints of the school Calendar, these three days were the best option. If your child will be observing Yom Kippur on Oct. 12, please email their Life Skills teacher as soon as possible to let them know, or email Karl Losekoot at klosekoot@seq.org and we will schedule your student for one of the other days. We will work to accommodate students so that they all can participate.
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M-A Math Contests
School-wide math contests are held on seven different Tuesday's throughout the year during lunch. These contests are part of a state contest called the California Math League. Hundreds of high schools throughout the state participate, both at a state and county level.
There is a multitude of benefits for participating students. From their viewpoint, the most obvious is that they receive extra credit in their respective math classes. Another benefit is that many students are challenged and enjoy competing with their peers. Each year we have approximately twenty winners in different categories. These students receive trophies and get to add this award to their college application resume. Beyond the extra credit, awards, and the spirit of competition, there is a very practical benefit of contests--they give students an opportunity to engage in independent thinking that cuts across the math curriculum. We believe that students who participate in many math contests over their high school career become more skilled at taking standardized tests, in particular the SAT's, the math subject tests and their AP math exams.
This year, the contests are scheduled for September 13, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 17, February 14 and March 14. We would like you to encourage your son or daughter to participat e. Send questions to Gregg Whitnah, math contest manager, at gwhitnah@seq.org.
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M-A is offering morning and afternoon PSAT/SAT review classes this fall. Classes will begin on Monday, September 12 and will prepare students for the November 4 SAT exam and the October 19 PSAT exam. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 7. More information can be found at mabears/SAT. To be added to our email list click here.
To enroll, download the paper application at mabears/SAT and submit it with your donation to Mr. Whitnah in Room D20 or Ms. Payne in Room D21. Questions to gwhitnah@seq.org.
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College & Career Center
For parents of seniors only, you are invited and encouraged to attend Senior Parent College Night on Tuesday, September 6 at 6 pm at the PAC Cafeteria (simultaneous Spanish interpretation available). This will be an opportunity to learn what lies ahead this year in the college application process for your students. Senior parents are also encouraged to attend Financial Aid Night with your student on Tuesday, September 27 at 6 pm in the PAC Cafeteria (in English) or the M-A Library (in Spanish). A financial aid expert will explain the financial aid process and answer questions you may have.
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From the PTA |
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Volunteers Needed for Challenge Day 2016 - Be the Change!
Come participate in one of the most meaningful volunteer opportunities of the year.
Join us Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, October 10, 11 or 12 for this one-day workshop that promotes compassion, communication and community building among the Class of 2020. It's a great way for parents of all students to get involved at M-A, helping our teens break down barriers and creating new levels of empathy and respect.
In order for Challenge Day to happen, we need over 150 adults to help as small group facilitators, working with a small group of students from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm one of the days.
Please join us by emailing your available date (Oct 10, 11 or 12) to Kathryn Rakow at challengeday@mabearspta.org. Please put "Challenge Day Volunteer" in the subject line.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
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Please Join the PTA!
DID YOU KNOW...
The PTA funds Challenge Day, teacher mini grants, student planners and publications, but we can't do it without your support
It was great to see many of you at Back To School Night last Thursday. The PTA supports your child's education and we can't do it without you! Have you joined this year? If not, you can join online at www.mabearspta.org or by mail (download the form at www.mabearspta.org and send it in with your check to the M-A office).
Thanks for your support!
~Kim Steere and Cecilia Pinto, M-A PTA Membership Co-Chairs
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From the Foundation
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The Foundation congratulates M-A's amazing staff for a terrific Back-to-School Night. Excitement is all over the M-A campus.
The Foundation is thrilled to support so many quality programs at this comprehensive high school. In particular, Back-to-School-Night showcased Foundation investments in staff development and class-size reduction. Great teachers who are prepared and informed about the new Core Curriculum are ready to deliver tailored lessons to all students.
Look for the Foundation's Annual Campaign materials in October and join the Foundation in ensuring that students get the educational excellence they deserve.
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Class of 2017 Senioritis Music Party!
It's Senior year and we're switching things up!
Throw yourself back to your own high school days with classic hits from your favorite artists, plus a friendly competition to see who has the sharpest memories of the tunes from back in the day. Oh, right, and celebrate the class of 2017's start to their last year in high school! As always, drinks, food and excellent company provided.
Host: Leigh Anne & Greg Reichow
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10 at 6:30 pm
Price: $60
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A Party under the Stars for the Class of 2019!
Join fellow parents from the incoming sophomore class on Saturday, September 17, for a fun evening under the stars! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Dinner and drinks at the home of Lisa and Bob Grossman in Menlo Park. Don't miss out!
Hosts: The Grossman, Jespersen, Klapper, Mills, Ostrow, and Rosicki families
Date and Time: Saturday, September 17, 7 - 10 pm
Price: $60
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M-A Class of 2016 Reunion Party!
Join fellow 2016 parents at a casual gathering on Saturday October 1, 2016 to catch up with each other and get the scoop on what our graduates are up to. Drinks, dinner, and good company are included.
Hosts: Grayson and David Lane, Julia Massa and Aaron Gershenberg, Frances and Paul Gray, Christie and Steve Tonsfeldt, Valorie Friedsam, Mary Mohr, Juliana and Dana Andersen, Jackie and Bob Macdonald
Date and Time: Saturday, October 1, 2016, 7 - 10 pm
Price: $60 per person
Proceeds for Foundation-funded programs and services to benefit all M-A students.
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M-A High School English Language Development ("ELD") Tutors Needed!
No experience necessary!
Volunteers will work with two to three MA students with the goal of helping them improve in spoken and written English. Over the course of a semester, you will get to know them and see their progress. This is a very rewarding program for both students and their tutors. Volunteers do not need foreign language experience. The ELD teacher will give you a plan for each class meeting. Volunteers are needed Thursday from 9:40 to 11:20 a.m.
If you are interested, please email colleen_anderson@comcast.net.
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M-A Parent Education Series
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Documentary Film "Breaking Points"
(The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids)
Introduction by M-A Principal Simone Rick-Kennel
and former M-A Principal Matthew Zito
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, 7 to 8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
HOMEWORK. COLLEGE ESSAYS. SOCIAL MEDIA. SPORTS. VOLUNTEERING. PART-TIME JOBS. FRIENDS. Teens' lives are jam-packed from the minute they wake up until the time they finally sleep--just keeping up is a daily struggle for many.
Partially filmed at Menlo-Atherton, BREAKING POINTS explores the stress and pressures our teens face every day, as well as the unhealthy ways that some of them cope. This powerful film is part of The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids' Medicine Abuse Project, a national action campaign with the goal of preventing and addressing prescription medicine abuse among teens.
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. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
Parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome!
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, M.A., Director, The Parent Education Series, at cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590 . For Spanish, contact Lilly Quiñonez, Parent Center Coordinator, at 650-322-5311 ext. 50255
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M-A Sports |
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Sports News
Girls Varsity Water PoloOn Friday and Saturday, the Varsity girls competed in the St. Francis Tournament. After a challenging first day on Friday with losses to SHP and Castilleja, the team finished strong on Saturday with a 14-5 win of Burlingame and a 4-2 win over Paly. As such, the team went 2-2 on the weekend. Maddie Maxwell led the scoring this weekend with 5 goals and Lauren McGinnis rounded out Saturday with 13 saves across the final two games. The Varsity girls begin league play on Wednesday against Mercy at Hillsdale HS at 6 pm.
Boys Varsity Water Polo
The M-A boys opened their season by splitting 4 games and finishing 4th in the 8-team John Schmitt tournament at Bellarmine. The Bears opened the season with a thrilling, sudden death overtime victory over St. Mary's. Do-everything star Nik Caryotakis fired in his 6th goal of the game from 7 meters to seal the victory. Noah Smith was especially outstanding in the goal down the stretch, repeatedly turning away close-range shots to frustrate St. Mary's. M-A won its second game Friday 7-6 against Clovis in another nail-biter. On Saturday, the Bears fought hard against two experienced, physical teams, losing to Granite Bay 6-2 and to Buchanan 7-3. Tournament highlights included Smith's stalwart play in the goal (34 saves, including a handful of spectacular ones), Caryotakis's all-around dominance (12 goals, 2 assists, 12 steals and lock-down defense), heady play from Chris Lobdell (4 goals, 3 assists, 15 steals), and contributions from Hugo McMillan (2 goals, 3 assists, 5 steals), Henry Marks (4 steals), Ilea Dzotsenidze (3 goals, 2 steals), and Andy Maxwell (2 blocks, 1 steal).
Girls Varsity Volleyball
They're back! The 2015 PAL, CCS, and NorCal champs came out strong in pre-season play against some of the state's best teams. The season kick-off against local rival Menlo was a rousing five-set battle, with the Bears sealing the win in a crushing final set: 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 26-28, 15-2. The victory was highlighted by record-setting performances from Kirby Knapp (57 assists, 6 digs, 2 kills and 1 ace) and Jacqueline DiSanto (28 kills, 16 digs and 3 aces). Kiana Sales stepped up with 16 digs, 7 kills, and an ace. Eliza Grover racked up 13 kills, 7 digs and a block. Eternal Freshman Lauren Heller was the ace queen with 4 unanswerable serves to go with her 7 digs and 2 kills. Sophomore Alicia Letvin made her varsity debut in stellar fashion, leading on blocks, and adding 6 kills and an ace. Libero Chloe Johnson put in 2 aces and 6 digs, and True Freshman Marit Hoyem had 2 fabulous kills. The girls gave SF behemoth Saint Ignatius a big-time run for their money, finishing at 25-18, 17-25, 22-25, 25-16, 12-15. DiSanto stunned with 20 kills, 15 digs and an ace, and Knapp inspired with 48 assists, 9 digs and an ace. Grover had 14 kills, 11 digs, 2.5 blocks, and an ace. Sales came in with 21 digs and 8 kills, while Letvin tallied 4.5 blocks, 6 kills and 2 digs. Johnson served a stinger ace to go with her 9 digs, Heller had 4 digs and 3 kills, and Hoyem registered 3 kills, 2 digs, and a block. Elise Carlomagno wins the "ready" award for coming off the bench late in the match to deliver a string of power serves and run the court for 7 save-the-point digs. Speaking of behemoths, on Saturday morning Southern California private-school powerhouse Mater Dei came to flaunt their well-honed talents. Yes, they won. Whatever. Let's just say they got a face full of Bear in the process. M-A took the first set 25-20 and then ran the Mater Dei ladies ragged for the rest of the match, finishing 25-20, 25-27, 22-25, 21-25. Kills: DiSanto (16), Grover (14), Sales (7), Hoyem (6), Heller (5); Digs: DiSanto (27), Sales (20), Knapp (17), Carlomagno (11), Johnson (10); Assists: DiSanto (28), Knapp (23); Johnson (3); Blocks: Grover (5), Hoyem (1). Come out and cheer against Valley Christian at home on Tuesday night!
Girls JV VolleyballF irst off, a big welcome to our new JV coach, Jackie Harper! Under her leadership, the JV squad came out strong in two tough pre-season matches, dazzling the fans with smart play and fluid choreography, and pushing both Menlo and Saint Ignatius to 3 sets. In Tuesday's opener against Menlo, Kathryn Jones and Natalie Grover were the kill leaders with 5 each, Sawyer Jones and Mariah Grover each put down 3, and Bella Shermis, Gabby Rubio, Lauren Vontz, and Sarah Lehman added one each. Rubio led both on aces (4) and digs (21), while Shermis served 2 aces and popped up 15 digs. Lila Roginski aced 3 and had 6 digs. Hannah Roitman and Sarah Lehman skillfully shared the setting, and Vontz put up a stifling block. The nail-biter match ended at 25-22, 19-25, 14-16. The tension was equally high in Thursday's match against SF sports powerhouse Saint Ignatius. Roitman and Lehman managed the offense and Shermis was on fire with 5 kills, 2 aces, and 11 digs. Back-row star Roginski had 22 digs. Courtney Castagna came in strong with 2 aces, 2 kills and 5 digs. Vontz and Kathryn Jones put up some beautiful blocks to complement their 3 kills each. Rubio added to the dig count, as did Mariah Grover and Olivia Lang, who also had 2 kills each. Final score: 25-20, 22-25, 4-15.
Girls Freshman Volleyball
The Freshman squad kicked off the season hosting pre-season matches against Menlo and Saint Ignatius. The team came out strong against Menlo, winning handily in both sets and showing the M-A fans they have an exciting season of volleyball ahead.
In Tuesday's opener against Menlo, Becca Henig was the kill leader with a total of 4, Makayla Gage, Alisa Turner, Katherine Armer, Mia Nelson and Soleil Zelaya putting down one each. Macey Rawlinson led on aces (6), with Henig serving up 5 and Gage 3. Gage also set up the team with 8 solid assists alongside teammate Ava Romero with one. Alisa Turner turned in 4 strong digs along with 2 from Armer; Gage, Nelson, Zelaya, Lindsay Atkinson, Kylie Wong and Shreya Aroroa each adding one. A healthy lead was maintained through the entire match with the final score: 25-14, 25-9.
The match against SF sports powerhouse Saint Ignatius on Thursday was tougher. Armer and Henig led the kill count with 3 and 2 respectively, with Gage and Zelaya adding to the count with one each. Rawlinson supported the kill count with 7 assists. Marissa Silva came through with a key block, lifting the team during a tough point in the first set. Impressive digs by Arora (5), Rawlinson (3), Gage (3), Silva (2) with Armer and Romero showing one each. The team showed passion and M-A spirit throughout the match, but could not overpower Saint Ignatius in the end. Final score: 12-25, 10-25.
In another early season preview of great things to come, the Bears hosted Marin Catholic and played a game that was not decided until the final minutes. Aajon Johnson again led the offense with almost 300 yards of total offense, including a TD run of 40 yards, four completions to Tate "Double T" Tussing with a TD of 45 yards, and three completions each to Aaron Johnson (TD) and Mekhi Blackmon (also an interception). The offensive explosion continued as Marquise Reid willed his way to 87 yards, and with Jordan Mims running, returning, and catching passes for 184 all purpose yards, including a stellar 25 yard run that left Marin defenders picking up various pieces of their uniforms that he had faked them out of. The defense was led by a powerful effort by Stavros "PapaD" Papadokolous with 8 tackles including two sacks and a caused fumble. Other great solo tackle efforts were JP Gray 7, Kevin Jaggers 6, and Christian "ForTheWin" Wiseman and Epeli Mataele pounding of 5 each.
Special teams continued their great play with Michael Pariseau punting M-A out of trouble several times, Spencer Corona kicking two touchbacks, a PAT and an onside kick which was nullified, and excellent kick return blocking by the special teamers. M-A was again let down by turnovers in a game they probably should have won, with a final score of Marin Catholic 31- M-A 25. Next up, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep, Kezar Stadium, at 7 pm on Fri Sept 9. JV FootballThe JV Football team played its first home game of the season against Marin Catholic High School in a non-league Saturday afternoon game. The defense set the tone early in the 1st quarter with a forced fumble which was recovered by Feliti Malupo and an interception by Simon Pintz. The first quarter ended at 0-0. The Bears offense, lead by Quarterback Molupo, went on the scoreboard first early in the 2nd quarter after a blocked punt by Kiuola Teu and recovery by Jack Hanson. This set up a 1st and goal quarterback keeper touchdown (2 pt conversion good). The first half ended tied 8-8 after a Marin Catholic touchdown and conversion midway through the 2nd quarter. Marin Catholic came back in the third quarter with a field goal, MA safety, and run for a touchdown (2 pt conversion stopped). The 3rd quarter ended with the Bears behind 19 to 8. Despite being down by nearly 2 touchdowns going into the 4th quarter, the Bears kept their heads in the game and rallied thanks to the great coaching from Coach Karis's staff and cheering by the home crowd. The Bears entire defense swarmed Marin Catholic holding them to nearly no offensive gains. Malupo started the comeback early in the 4th quarter with a 59 yard pass and run to Joey Olshausen for a touchdown (19-14). The defense pressed hard and Seamus Robinson came up with an interception on the Bears 33 yard line. The Bears marched down the field setting up a 20 yard TD run by Daniel Heimuli (19-22) giving the Bears the lead. The defense continued to hold and sack Marin Catholic which was forced to punt setting up another offensive drive which ended in a 20 yard touchdown run by Malupo. The final score was Marin Catholic 19, M-A 28. The JV team travels up to San Francisco and plays at Kezar Stadium on Friday September 9 at 4 pm versus non-league football power house Sacred Heart Cathedral
The freshman football team opened the season by beating the Marin Catholic Wildcats by a score of 52-0 at M-A. The Bears dominated the game from the start both offensively and defensively. On the third play of the game, the Bears recovered a fumble after sacking the Wildcat QB. On the Bears's first offensive play of the year, Tyreke Jackson took a handoff and turned it into a 30 yard touchdown run. MA scored next on a 40 yard punt return by Justin Anderson. On the last play of the 1st Quarter, Jackson Long scored on a 40 yard touchdown pass from QB Nio Tau. Treavon Norton took a pass in for 30 yard touchdown to open the 2nd quarter. The Bears spread offense scored throughout the game with several notable performances. QB Tau both ran and threw the ball with authority and scored on a long touchdown run to start the second half. Jahpone Niko ran the ball inside with authority. The offensive line of Christian van Stralen, Songi Eke, Aisea Matele and Afu Fonua controlled the line of scrimmage on both run and pass plays. The only thing that slowed the Bears spread offense attack was a running clock that initiated by the referees midway through the 3rd quarter because of the lopsided score. The Bears were equally dominate on defense with outstanding play by many. MLB Eke and SS JD Carson made many hard hitting tackles. The defensive line of Alex Raas, Uate Uhila, and Teau Faletau recorded many tackles for losses and QB sacks. The few times the Wildcats got in the redzone, the Bears defense rose to the occasion in throwing a shut out.
The impressive win by the Bears was a credit to the excellent Freshman coaching staff. The Bears were well prepared in every phase of the game. The Bears next game is this Saturday, 9/10, at 11 am at Serra high School in San Mateo.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Teen Summit
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is hosting a Teen Summit on October 22-23. The summit is a chance for groups of teens to come to the Aquarium, learn about conservation issues, and create a plan for a conservation-related project to implement in their communities. Along with planning their projects, participants will have the chance to learn from a number of speakers, participate in fun activities, and meet other groups of teens with similar interests. And, they'll get to spend the night at the Aquarium! For more information and to apply for the summit, go to http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/education/teen-programs/teen-summit. Applications are due September 16. Contact 789356@seq.org or teenprograms@mbayaq.org with any questions.
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Community Service Grants
The Tutor Corps Foundation awards grants to support innovative student projects that make a sustainable impact in the community. Projects may address issues such as poverty, education, health or the environment.
Who: Students in grades 6 to 11 may apply
Deadline: October 1, 2016
Awards: $250 - $750
Apply for a Grant today!
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Grease Sing-Along
Menlo Park is having a Grease Sing-Along event on Saturday, October 1 at the M-A Performing Arts Center from 3 - 5:00 pm. Come in costume with the family ready to sing-along, act-along, and laugh-along to our favorite 1978 American musical. There will be a costume contest with a chance to win fabulous prizes! GREASE is the word!
Click here for more information.
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Portola Valley Flight Night
Come see a spectacular demo of model aviation! Watch expert pilots fly radio controlled airplanes, sailplanes, and helicopters! Get a birds-eye view from in-flight TV cameras! Watch illuminated model aircraft perform aerobatics at night.
Get a taste of flying using an R/C simulator. Let an instructor teach you to fly an R/C airplane using a "dual control" system. Build and take home your own "pie-plate" glider.
Free and open to the public!
September 10, 2016, 4 to 8:30 pm
Portola Valley Town Center
765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA
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If all of the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day.
~ Doug Larson
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M-A PTA BearNotes en Español
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Calendario
ESTA SEMANA
- LUN 5 de septiembre: No hay escuela, Dia festivo: Labor Day
- MAR 6 de septiembre: Noche de la universidad para padres de seniors
- MIER 7 de septiembre: día de segunda oportunidad para tomarse la foto escolar
- MIER 7 de septiembre: Final del periodo para solicitar cambio de nivel de curso
- JUE 8 de septiembre: día de segunda oportunidad para tomarse la foto escolar
PROXIMA SEMANA
PROXIMAMENTE
- LUN 19 de septiembre: No hay escuela. Día de desarrollo del personal y empleados.
- MAR 20 de septiembre: Noche informativa para padres de noveno grado (Freshman), 6pm
- MIER 21 de septiembre: Día de darle un "vistazo anticipado" a la escuela media, 1:30 pm
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De parte de la Administración
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Para los estudiantes que toman el autobús Ruta 86 hacia M-A
Si llega a la escuela en el autobús en la Ruta 86 de Sam Trans, tenga en cuenta que la próxima semana, a partir del martes 6 de septiembre, el autobús recogerá a los estudiantes el lunes, martes, jueves y viernes a las 7:42 am; 10 minutos más temprano del horario actual. Agradecemos su atención.
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Todo los freshmen participarán en el Challenge Day en sólo uno de 3 días, 10, 11 o 12 de octubre. Los organizadores están conscientes de que Yom Kippur cae durante las actividades del Challenge Day, pero debido a la disponibilidad de la organización que ofrece Challenge Day y el horario escolar restringido, estos tres días eran la mejor opción. Si su hijo va a celebrar Yom Kippur el 12 de octubre, por favor mándele un email al correspondiente maestro de Life Skills tan pronto como sea posible para dejarle saber, o mándele un email a Karl Losekoot en klosekoot@seq.org y programaremos a su estudiante para que participe en uno de los otros dos días. Estaremos dedicados a asegurarnos que todos los estudiantes puedan participar.
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Concursos de matemáticas en M-A
La escuela tendrá concursos de matemáticas que se llevarán a cabo a la hora del almuerzo siete diferentes martes durante todo el año. Estos concursos hacen parte de un concurso a nivel estatal llamado el California Math League. Cientos de escuelas secundarias en todo el estado participan, tanto a nivel estatal como a nivel del condado.
Hay una multitud de beneficios para los estudiantes participantes.Desde el punto de vista de estos estudiantes, el beneficio más obvio es que reciben crédito extra en sus clases de matemáticas respectivas. Otro beneficio radica en que muchos estudiantes se sienten desafiados y gozan compitiendo contra sus pares. Cada año tenemos, aproximadamente, veinte ganadores en diferentes categorías. Estos estudiantes reciben trofeos y pueden incluir este premio en su hoja de vida cuando hacen solicitudes para las universidades. Más allá del crédito extra, los premios, y del espíritu de competencia, existe un beneficio práctico derivado de estos concursos: les da la oportunidad a estos estudiantes para que ejerzan un pensamiento independiente que trasciende el curriculum de matemáticas. Creemos firmemente que los estudiantes que participan en concursos de matemáticas durante sus años de secundaria adquieren mejores habilidades para presentar exámenes estandarizados, el SAT en particular, los exámenes de matemáticas como materia y los exámenes de matemáticas AP.
Este año los concursos están programados para el 13 de septiembre, 18 de octubre,15 de noviembre, 13 de diciembre, 17 de enero, 14 de febrero y 14 de marzo. Quisiéramos que usted animara a su hijo o hija a que participe. Mande sus preguntas a Gregg Whitnah, director de concursos de matemáticas, gwhitnah@seq.org.
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Clases de preparación para los exámenes SAT/PSAT en el otoño
Si hay suficiente interés, M-A está planeando ofrecer clases de repaso para los exámenes SAT/PSAT en la mañana y en la tarde este otoño. Las clases comenzarán el lunes 12 de septiembre y preparará a los estudiantes para el examen SAT del 4 de noviembre y el examen PSAT del 19 de octubre. Puede encontrar más información en mabears/SAT. Para que sea incluido en nuestra lista de email, haga click aqui.
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Centro para la Universidad y la Carrera (CCC)
¡Les damos a todos la bienvenida!¡ Un saludo especial a nuestros seniors, la Clase del 2017! El Centro para la Universidad/carrera está de nuevo abierto en el area B a lado de la oficina de consejería. ¡Venga y vea las renovaciones! El CCC es un recurso para TODOS los estudiantes que necesitan explorar y recibir información acerca de las diferentes carreras y universidades. Así mismo, es un lugar donde los estudiantes pueden pasar un rato con amigos, estudiar, hacer preguntas, obtener un permiso de trabajo, informarse acerca de trabajos de medio tiempo, etc. Sólo para padres de seniors: Lo invitamos y animamos a que venga a la Noche de la Universidad para padres de Seniors el martes 6 de septiembre a las 6:00 pm en la Cafetería del PAC (se proveerá traducción simultánea en español). Esta será una oportunidad para enterarse de asuntos relacionados con el proceso de solicitud universitaria que su estudiante Senior llevará a cabo durante este año escolar. También queremos animar a los padres de Seniors para que vengan, con su estudiante, a la Noche de Ayuda Financiera el martes 27 de septiembre a las 6:00 pm en la cafetería del PAC ( en Inglés) y en la biblioteca de M-A (en español). Un experto explicará el proceso de ayuda financiera y responderá cualquier pregunta que usted pueda tener.
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Se necesitan voluntarios para el Challenge Day 2016 (Día del Desafío) -
¡Tu eres el cambio!
Venga a participar en una de las oportunidades de voluntariado más significativas del año escolar. Unase a nosotros el lunes, martes o miércoles 10, 11 o 12 de octubre en este importante taller de un día que promueve la compasión, la comunicación y la creación de lazos comunitarios entre los estudiantes de la clase del 2020. Es una muy buena manera de que los padres de todos los estudiantes se involucren en M-A ayudando a nuestros adolescentes a que rompan barreras y a que creen nuevos niveles de empatía y respeto.
Para que el programa se lleve acabo con éxito, necesitamos más de 150 adultos voluntarios que ayuden como facilitadores de pequeños grupos para trabajar con estudiantes de las
8:15 am a las 3:30 pm uno de los tres días.
Para ofrecer su ayuda como voluntario mande un e-mail que incluya la fecha en la cual puede ayudar (10, 11 o 12 de octubre) a Kathryn Rakow en challengeday@mabearspta.org. Por favor escriba "Challenge Day Volunteer" en el título del contenido (subject line).
¡Gracias por crear una diferencia en la vida de nuestros estudiantes!
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¡Por favor hágase miembro de la PTA!
La PTA subvenciona el Challenge Day, mini-becas para los maestros, publicaciones y agendas para los estudiantes pero no lo podríamos lograr sin la generosa ayuda de personas como usted.
Fue magnífico ver a muchos de ustedes en la Noche de Regreso a la Escuela el jueves pasado. ¡La PTA apoya la educación de su hijo/a y no lo podríamos hacer sin usted! ¿Ya se hizo usted miembro este año? Si aún no lo ha hecho, puede registrarse en linea enla página web de la PTA de M-A o imprima el formulario de inscripción en su casa (el formulario se encuentra en la misma página www.mabearspta.org) y mándelo por correo junto con su cheque a la oficina M-A.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
~Kim Steere and Cecilia Pinto, Co-directoras del programa de membrecía de la PTA
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De parte de la Fundación
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La Fundación felicita al personal de M-A por una estupenda Noche de Regreso a la Escuela. Todo el campus de M-A vibra de emoción.
La Fundación está encantada de apoyar tantos programas de calidad en esta escuela secundaria. En particular, La Noche de Regreso a la Escuela dio cuenta de las inversiones que la Fundación ha hecho en el desarrollo del personal y en la reducción del tamaño del número de estudiantes por clase, así como magníficos maestros que se encuentran preparados e informados acerca del nuevo Core Curriculum están listos para proveer lecciones a la medida para todos los estudiantes.
Espere los materiales referentes a la Campaña Anual de la Fundación en octubre y únase a la Fundación para asegurar que los estudiantes obtengan la excelencia educativa que merecen.
Todos juntos somos M-A, el futuro de Silicon Valley.
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¡Fiesta musical "Senioritis" de la Clase del 2017!
¡Es el año Senior year y estamos intercambiando las cosas!
Devolves a sus propios años de secundaria con hits clásicos de sus artistas favoritos, además de una competencia amigable para ver quién se acuerda de memoria las canciones y melodías de aquellos tiempos. ¡Ah sí, y también para celebrar el comienzo del último año de secundaria de la clase del 2017! Como siempre, bebidas, comida y buena compañía están incluidas.
Anfitriones: Leigh Anne & Greg Reichow
Fecha y hora: sábado 10 de septiembre a las 6:30 pm
Precio: $60
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¡Fiesta bajo las estrellas para la clase del 2019!
¡Unase a otros padres de estudiantes sophomore el sábado 17 de septiembre para una velada divertida bajo las estrellas! Encuéntrese con amigos y haga amistades nuevas. Cena y bebidas en la casa de Lisa y Bob Grossman en Menlo Park. ¡No se la pierda!
Anfitriones: The Grossman, Jespersen, Klapper, Mills, Ostrow, y Rosicki families
Fecha y hora: sábado 17 de septiembre, de las 7 a las 10 pm
Precio: $60
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¡Fiesta para reunir a la Clase de graduados del 2016!
Haga parte del grupo padres de graduados del 2016 que se reuniran de manera casual para ponerse al día con amistades y darse una idea de cómo les está yendo a los graduados. ¡Bebidas, cena y buena compañía están incluidas!
Anfitriones: Grayson y David Lane, Julia Massa y Aaron Gershenberg, Frances y Paul Gray, Christie y Steve Tonsfeldt, Valorie Friedsam, Mary Mohr, Juliana y Dana Andersen, Jackie y Bob Macdonald.
Fecha y hora: sábado primero de octubre, 7 a 10 pm
Lugar: La casa de David y Grayson Lane en Menlo Park
Precio: $60 por persona. Las ganancias serán destinadas para apoyar a La Fundación para el Futuro de M-A.
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Series Educativas para Padres en M-A
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Documental "Breaking Points" (Puntos de ruptura)
(Asociación en pro de la juventud libre de drogas)
Una discusión en forma de panel con la directora de M-A Simone Rick-Kennel, el ex-director de M-A Matthew Zito, y miembros del comité Student & Staff Well-Being and Balance (SSWBB) (Bienestar y balance para estudiantes y personal)
Miércoles, 21 de septiembre del 2016, 7:00 a 8:30 pm
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC) Menlo-Atherton High School 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton CA 94027
Tareas escolares. Ensayos universitarios. Medios sociales. Deportes. Voluntariado. Trabajos de medio tiempo. Amigos. La vida de los adolescentes está llena hasta el tope desde el momento en que se despiertan hasta que se van finalmente a dormir, y el sólo hecho de lidiar con todo esto se convierte en una lucha diaria para muchos de ellos. "Breaking Points" es un documental corto que forma parte del proyecto "Abuso de medicamentos" liderado por la Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (Asociación en pro de la juventud libre de drogas)' . Se trata de una campaña a nivel nacional cuyo objetivo es llamar la atención y prevenir el abuso de medicamentos en la población adolescente. Este potente documental explora el estrés y las presiones que nuestros adolescentes enfrentan cada día, así como las formas poco saludables que usan para sobrellevar estás presiones como es el abuso the estimulantes formulados. ¡Padres, estudiantes, facultad/empleados y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos!
Las series educativas para padres de M-A son gratis, patrocinadas por la PTA de M-A , el Sequoia Healthcare District, y el Sequoia Union High School District. Estará disponible la traducción simultánea al español.
¿Preguntas? Contacte a Charlene Margot, M.A., Directora, The Parent Education Series, en cmargot@csmconsulting.net o al 650.868.0590
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Conferencia cumbre de Adolescentes en el Acuario de Monterey Bay
El Monterey Bay Aquarium será la sede de la conferencia cumbre de Adolescentes el 22 y 23 de octubre. La cumbre es una oportunidad para que grupos de adolescentes vengan al Acuario a aprender acerca de conservación del medio ambiente y crear un proyecto de conservación que ayude a sus comunidades. Al tiempo que planean sus proyectos, los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender escuchando a un buen número de conferencistas, de participar en actividades divertidas y de conocer a otros grupos de adolescentes con intereses similares. ¡Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de pasar la noche en el Acuario! Para más información y para registrarse en la cumbre vaya a http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/education/teen-programs/teen-summit. Las solicitudes deben ser entregadas antes del 16 de septiembre. Contáctese en 789356@seq.org o teenprograms@mbayaq.org con cualquier pregunta. |
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Cante a la par de Grease (Brillantina)
Menlo Park tendrá un evento de Cante a la par de Grease el sábado primero de octubre en el Centro de Artes escénicas de M-A (PAC) de las 3 a las 5:00 pm. Venga con su familia y disfrazados/as listos para cantar, actuar y reírse juntos a la par de nuestro musical estadounidense favorito de 1978. ¡Va a haber un concurso de disfraces y la oportunidad de ganar fabulosos premios! "GREASE is the word!"
Haga click aquí para más información.
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Noche de vuelo en Portola Valley
¡Venga y vea una demostración espectacular de aeromodelismo! ¡Observe a pilotos expertos haciendo volar aviones controlados por radio, planeadores y helicópteros! ¡Obtenga una vista panorámica por medio de cámara de televisión en vuelo! Vea modelos de aviones iluminados haciendo acrobacias en la noche.
Hoagies una idea de cómo se siente volar usando un simulador R/C . Permita que un instructor le enseñe a volar un avión R/C usando un sistema de "dual control". Construya y llévese a su casa su propio "pie-plate" glider.
¡Gratis y abierto al público!
10 de septiembre del 2016, 4:00 a 8:30 p.m.
Portola Valley Town Center
765 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA
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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).
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- All submissions are subject to editing by the PTA.
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