[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes for Monday

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For general information about M-A, including up-to-date news about
school events and the calendar, visit our website: www.mabears.org 

HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING (READ eNotes FOR MORE INFO)

November 7: FACTS forum in library at 7:30 p.m. AND don't forget to
vote!

November 8: Eighth grade info night starting at 6 p.m.

November 15: Sign up for College Entrance Exam Prep course (juniors
only)

PARENTS OF SENIORS

Yeah, I know, the kids are practically grown up, but just in case you
want to whisper in their ears as they head out to school on these cold
November mornings, here's what you might want to say...

RECOMMENDATIONS

Last chance for seniors to request a college recommendation from their
guidance advisors is this Thursday, November 9. Students should see
their advisors immediately if they need a letter.

YEARBOOK DEDICATIONS

Seniors' personal dedication pages are due by November 17. Seniors who
need a form should see Ms Woolf during sixth period or after school. 

PANORAMIC PHOTOS

If your senior would like a panoramic photo, please make sure a check,
payable to Prestige Photos, finds its way to Ms Woolf's box by November
17.  Thank you to all who have already ordered yours!


DRUGS AND YOUR CHILD

Worried about your alcohol or drugs and your child? Join other concerned
parents at the FACTS Forum scheduled for tomorrow, November 7 at 7:30
p.m. in the library. This is a great opportunity to hear about new
research and to share thoughts and questions with other parents. 

Save the date: Ralph Castro, Alcohol and Drug Educator at Vaden Student
Health Center at Stanford University, will be our guest at the December
5 FACTS Forum at 7:30 p.m. in the library.  As many parents of college
students know, college freshmen must complete an on-line alcohol
awareness test as a condition of admission. Ralph Castro will discuss
what Stanford University is seeing in terms of alcohol use on campus and
answer questions about addressing these issues with our M-A students.

If you have any questions, please contact FACTS co-chairs, Lisa
Bohannon, lfredbohan at aol.com, and Lily Hurlimann, Lhurl at aol.com.

LOST AND FOUND SALE

There will be a lost and found yard sale on Tuesday, November 7 and
Wednesday, November 8 at lunch in room B-21 for all unclaimed items. 

EIGHTH GRADE INFORMATION NIGHT

Eighth grade information night for the M-A class of 2111 is Wednesday,
November 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. in the J building. All eighth
grade students and their parents are invited to meet Denise Plante,
school administrators, counselors, teachers, coaches, and students.
For more information: http://www.mabears.org//content/view/138/30/

CHALLENGE DAY ON TV!

Ever wondered what Challenge Day was all about? You can have a glimpse
as Challenge Day will be featured on the Oprah Winfrey show on Thursday,
November 9 (check your cable or satellite listings for possible date or
time changes).  The show, entitled "The High School Challenge"
reinforces the work of Challenge Day and the Be the Change Movement.  

THE TEENAGE BRAIN AND HOW TO LIVE WITH ONE

Has your beloved child turned into an alien creature who can't stand
you?  Join other parents on Tuesday, November 14 from 7:30-9:00pm in the
Carlmont Student Union.  Parent educator Nancy Rahimi, herself the
mother of two Carlmont students, will explore what has become of that
child you knew so well and how to effectively interact with your teens
during this transitional stage we call adolescence.  This event,
sponsored by the Carlmont PTSA, could mark the beginning of new and
rewarding family dynamics.

HOLA M-A!

The M-A Caliente dance, featuring salsa, reggaeton, rap, hip hop, and
much more is scheduled for Friday, November 17 from 7-10 p.m.  Tickets
are available for $5 in front of the leadership room, B-21.

FASHION SHOW FINALE

Photos and DVDs-don't miss out!

GOING PLACES

Here is your opportunity to order incredible photographs of your young
model "going places."  A professional photographer took 1,293 photos at
the Fashion Show, and has posted them for you to see at
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=2288269

Questions?  Contact Chris Rivera at chris.rivera at sbcglobal.net

DVDs

Show DVDs are still available!  If you would like your very own copy,
email John Bowley at johnbowley at comcast.net or pick up an order form in
the M-A office.  Cost is $25 per DVD


THE FUTURE IS NOW

The Foundation for the Future's annual direct donation campaign is
underway.  Please join us in supporting excellence in education at M-A
and donate now!  For more information, go to www.m-afoundation.org 

PROJECT BACKPACK

Help clothe the chilly: bring your travel-sized toiletries and other
essentials (toothbrush, toothpaste), jackets, warm clothes, and
especially backpacks to A-4 in the office.  Outreach will give all items
will be given to the poor and homeless in San Francisco.

OUR LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR BOOKS

If you have extra copies of the following books, the M-A library would
be glad to take them off your hands so that students can use them for
extra credit assignments.  Please drop the books off at the library.

Crane: Red Badge of Courage
Hillerman: A Thief of Time
Hosseini: Kite Runner
Hunt: Across Five Aprils
Kolbert: Field Notes from a Catastrophe
Mathabane: Kafir Boy
McCullough: 1776
Preston: Hot Zone
Shaara: Gods and Generals
Shaara: Killer Angels
Silverstein: Radioactive Boy Scout


FOR JUNIORS ONLY

Enrollment for the College Entrance Exam Preparation (CEEP) a spring
semester course offered only during period 0 (7 a.m every morning) to
help juniors improve their SAT math, critical reading, and writing
scores, will take place on Wednesday morning, November 15, at 6:30 a.m.
in Room D20.  The course is taught by veteran teachers Gregg Whitnah and
Liane Strub, and is limited to 70 juniors. If more than 70 register, a
lottery will be held, with results posted outside room D20 by 1:40 p.m.
that day. The November 15 meeting will include a 45-minute orientation
to CEEP.

For more information on the course, see the October Trivocis or email
gwhitnah at pacbell.net

WANTED: OLD COMPUTERS...

Working or not, for deserving M-A students.  If your family or your
business has computers to donate, please contact Sue Kayton
kayton at alum.mit.edu, 650-853-1711

2007 YEARBOOKS

Yearbook order forms are now available on line at the M-A website. You
can either download an order form or pay with a credit card on line!
You can also go directly to Jostens at
http://shop.jostens.com/customer.asp?CID=130520&mscssid=FWVFBWF2SGP99GVL
477PHM5RULSUAMH1 (be careful if you copy/paste the foregoing into your
browser-some of the letters may drop off the end and will have to be
manually appended).  Price for the yearbook is $65 until January 19.  If
you have questions or would like to buy a personal dedication page for
your senior, please email the staff at MA_yearbook at yahoo.com

***SPORTS***

FALL SPORTS AWARDS

Awards will be next week!  All coaches, parents, and athletes are
invited to join us Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. in the J building. 

CONDITIONING FOR ALL

Head Track & Field Coach Vic will be running strength and conditioning
course four days a week for all student athletes that want to get
stronger, faster, and better conditioned no matter what sports they
play. 
 
Meet at the track on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. and/or
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-4:30 p.m. to participate.  Students
will also be using the weight room.  Cost: lots of hard work, lots of
fun, and an occasional plate of cookies, brownies, turkey sandwich, or
other treat for the coach.  Contact Coach Vic with any questions at
650-218-5209

WINTER SPORTS

If your students are interested in basketball, soccer, or wrestling,
make sure they stop by the vice-principal's office to pick up a sports
packet.  The packets must be complete and returned to the office by
November 10.  

GO BEARS! 

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