[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes for M-A Thursday

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EVENTS ON CAMPUS - http://www.mabears.org//component/option,com_extcalendar=
/Itemid,33/ =

Football Saturday @ M-A (more info below)
Parent/Athlete/Coach Mandatory Meeting Monday, September 11, from 7-9 p.m. =
in the J-Building (more info below)
BACK TO SCHOOL Wednesday, September 14, from 6:30-9 p.m (more info below)
FRESHMAN FAMILY WELCOME Friday September 15, 6:00-7 p.m (more info below)
FRESHMAN Dance Mardi Gras style, Friday September 15 on the Green starting =
@ 7 p.m.  =

back-to-school dance for all students, Friday, September 22 =



DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED A CLASS CHANGE?

The deadline is tomorrow, Friday September 8.  Strongly encourage your stud=
ent to visit her/his guidance counselor pronto if a fall schedule change is=
 required.

GOT A COMPUTER TINKERER IN YOUR HOUSE?

The M-A computer repair class meets on Mondays from 3:20 to 6:35 p.m. start=
ing soon.  In addition to learning about computer repair, your student will=
 earn five high school credits, acquire three college credits, and fulfill =
the school's technology requirement.  Interested students must talk to thei=
r guidance advisors by Friday, September 8.

PARKING

If your senior needs a parking permit for this academic year, hurry up and =
get your paperwork (completed application, copy of driver license, copy of =
car registration, proof of insurance, PAL sticker, and $35) to Sandy Nelson=
 by tomorrow, September 8.   =


Parents of juniors: if those seniors procrastinate and lose their chance fo=
r a space, some spots may be available for your young drivers.  Those permi=
ts will be issued by lottery.  All interested juniors must complete the app=
lication, available in the vice-principal's office, and provide a copy of d=
river license (only students with licenses need apply; learner's permit won=
't work), PAL sticker, car registration, proof of insurance, and $35 to the=
 intrepid Ms Nelson by Friday, September 15. Winners will be notified on Mo=
nday, September 18.

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BACK TO SCHOOL IS BACK

Only seven more days until September 14 and Menlo-Atherton's annual Back to=
 School night.  Take advantage of the opportunity to meet and greet your st=
udent's teachers and navigate the school.  The festivities begin with a tou=
r of Pride Hall at 6:30, followed by a 7 p.m. meeting for all parents in th=
e J building, and culminating with the highlight of the evening: a fast-pac=
ed excursion through your child's daily class schedule.  Don't forget to as=
k your student for a class schedule, wear comfy shoes, and bring a pen to t=
ake notes.

FRESHMAN FAMILY WELCOME

Welcome to M-A, 2010 parents! We are so glad you are here!  The leadership =
class is invites you to the third annual freshmen family potluck dinner on =
Friday September 15 from 6 to 7 p.m.  Please bring a dish that will feed 6-=
8 people as follows: if your student's last name begins with the letters A-=
H, bring an entr=E9e; I-Sh, bring a salad; Si-Z, a dessert.  We will be sel=
ling soft drinks for $1.00 to raise money for future freshman-only events a=
t M-A.  We look forward to seeing you near the library for dinner.  Questio=
ns?  Contact Patty Burch at 650-473-1542 or  pattyburch at comcast.net.  =


AND AFTER DINNER...

Freshmen should stick around for their first dance, Mardi Gras style, on th=
e Green starting at 7 p.m.  Buy tickets now, on the green, or at the door. =
 Sodas, snacks, and juice smoothies will also be available.  All freshmen a=
re encouraged to attend.

CELEBRATE THE START OF SCHOOL

The back-to-school dance for all students is scheduled for Friday, Septembe=
r 22 in the J building, with tickets available in front of the leadership r=
oom at lunch. =


GRAD NITE

Yep, the planning for Grad Nite 2007 is already underway. Parents are invit=
ed to attend the organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 26 from 7-9 a=
t M-A to find out more and learn how to help make this incredible party a s=
afe, sober, and fun celebration for every wonderful member of the M-A class=
 of 2007. =


Stay tuned to eNotes for more information.  Questions?  Email gradnight07 at e=
arthlink.net

SAT DEADLINE: ONLY FIVE DAYS AWAY

The deadline to register for the October 14 test is (a) September 12, (b) c=
an be done online at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.ht=
ml (c) will cost you $41.50 (d) plus an extra $21.50 if you miss the Septem=
ber 12 deadline and manage to squeak in before the absolute-this-is-final S=
eptember 20 deadline (e) still a lot less money than one year of college tu=
ition, or (f) all of the above.  =


Materials are also available in the Career Center, which will be closed tom=
orrow, September 8.

PARENTS OF SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: IT'S PSAT TIME

Students need to register for the PSAT, scheduled for October 21 at M-A, by=
 the September 26 deadline.  Note that this test is given only once a year,=
 and it is used to screen juniors for the National Merit scholarship progra=
m.  Sophomores can sign up with their English teachers, while juniors shoul=
d register with their U.S. history teachers.   Please make your check for $=
23 payable to M-A PSAT and include your student's ID and first and last nam=
e on the check.  =


GOT A SENIOR IN YOUR HOUSE?

Seniors need to make an appointment with Prestige Photographers, who are ta=
king senior portraits.  Deadline: October 11.  If you cannot find the infor=
mation, the number for Prestige is posted outside E-21.

BLACK IS BACK AS THE NEW BLACK!

The annual Fashion Show, featuring senior students as models and fashions f=
rom local merchants, will once again enchant the masses this October 21.  T=
he Fashion Show is the primary fundraiser for M-A's PTA, with hundreds of v=
olunteer opportunities available to fit your schedule and interests.   Pare=
nts from all classes are encouraged to join in the fun and help with a job.=
  We have filled all chair positions and now need committee members.

For more information, email coordinators Mary McCurdy at mary.mccurdy at mccur=
dylawyers.com or Margie Lawrence at mlawrence at mppc.org) =


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Got a few minutes (or more) to spare?  We have a variety of jobs available,=
 and one is sure to fit your schedule and talents.

*GOT A CAR? A PHONE? AND AN EXTRA HALF HOUR?
We need help delivering over 40 donated computers to the homes of deserving=
 M-A students.  We provide the students' contact information and address.  =
You pick up one computer (or several), make appointments with the students,=
 and deliver the computers to their homes.  They will carry the computer fr=
om your car-no heavy lifting required.  Contact Sue Kayton at kayton at alum.m=
it.edu or 853-1711.  =


*GRAPHICS STARS: THIS ONE'S FOR YOU
PTA Co-President Leslie Airola needs a volunteer to design and produce camp=
aign-style buttons for staff.  Email her at lairola at gmail.com  =


*PHOTOGRAPHERS
Want to give your camera a workout?  The PTA would like you to create a dis=
play board that includes pictures of all teachers and staff members.  You w=
ill need to take the photos, then assemble them in alphabetical order. Your=
 work will be prominently displayed on campus for all to admire.  Email Les=
lie Airola at lairola at gmail.com for more info or to volunteer.

*FOR A TRANSFORMATION VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE...
Sign up to help with M-A's incredible annual freshmen challenge.  If you ca=
n lead a small group or help with event logistics, please sign up to work o=
n campus on Monday, October 30 and/or Tuesday, October 31 between 7:15 am a=
nd 3 p.m.

A training session for small group leaders is scheduled for Saturday, Octob=
er 28 from 9-10 a.m. at M-A.

For more info or to sign up, email coordinators Margie Lawrence at mlawrenc=
e at mppc.org or Betsy Bowersox at Betbowe at earthlink.net

SOMEDAY THIS WILL BE ONLY A BLISSFUL MEMORY

Those four years of high school zip by quickly, and before you know it, you=
r student will be out of the nest.  Prepare those wings for takeoff with th=
e support of our own Alice Kleeman and the Menlo-Atherton Career Center.   =
Hop over to http://www.macareercenter.com to sign up for her email list.  Y=
ou will receive occasional emails discussing colleges, scholarships, financ=
ial aid, and other post-high school items of interest.    Parents should be=
 sure to join only the PARENT list; there are two students-only lists (one =
for juniors and one for seniors) as well.

YEARBOOK ORDERS

Only nine months until summer vacation-but you can order your yearbooks now=
.  Yearbook order forms are now available on line at the M-A website. You c=
an either download an order form or pay with a credit card on line!  You ca=
n also go directly to Jostens at http://shop.jostens.com/customer.asp?CID=
=3D130520&mscssid=3DFWVFBWF2SGP99GVL477PHM5RULSUAMH1 (be careful if you cop=
y/paste the foregoing into your browser-some of the letters may drop off th=
e end and will have to be manually appended).  Price for the yearbook is $6=
5 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 yaho=
o.com


***SPORTS***  http://www.m-aboosters.org/Team_Sites.html

SPORTS MEETING	=


Mandatory meeting for all parents and students interested in sports on Mond=
ay, September 11, from 7-9 p.m. in the J building. Need info? Contact Pam W=
imberly, our Athletic Director, at extension 5706


GOLFING GIRLS

The final score for last Tuesday's golf match against Burlingame at Poplar =
Creek was Burlingame 202, Menlo-Atherton 222.

FOOTBALL

Varsity football will be playing a don't-miss-it home opener this Saturday,=
 September 9 on the M-A field at 5:15 p.m.  JV plays at 3 p.m.  These games=
 will provide an exciting start to the season and we hope to see lots of fa=
ns in the stands.  Earlier in the day, the frosh will play their first game=
 against Riordan at Riordan at 10 a.m.

GO BEARS! =



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