[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes for Monday

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For general information about M-A, including up-to-date news about school e=
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HIGHLIGHT: EVENTS ON CAMPUS (read the eNotes for more information) - =

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Parent/Athlete/Coach mandatory meeting tonight, September 11, from 7-9 p.m.=
 in the J building =

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BACK TO SCHOOL Thursday, September 14, from 6:30-9 pm  =

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Freshman family welcome Friday September 15, 6:00-7 p.m =

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Freshman dance Mardi Gras style, Friday September 15 on the Green starting =
@ 7 p.m.  =

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

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MUSIC VIDEO CLASS

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A 12-week video class starts next today, September 11 at the Riekes Center,=
 and runs for 12 weeks.  Each week from 4-6 p.m., students will work on cre=
ating a stylish music video, learning how to tell a story and bring it to l=
ife using professional equipment.  The Riekes Center is located at 3455 Edi=
son Way near 5th and Middlefield in Menlo Park.  The cost is $350; transpor=
tation and scholarships available. See http://www.riekes.org/creativearts/v=
ideo.htm for more information.

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SAT DEADLINE: HOURS TO GO

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The deadline to register for the October 14 test is tomorrow, September 12.=
  Hop over to  http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html to =
sign up.  Materials are also available in the Career Center

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BACK TO SCHOOL IS BACK

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Back to school is this Thursday, September 14. Take advantage of the opport=
unity to meet and greet your student's teachers and navigate the school.  T=
he festivities begin with a tour of Pride Hall at 6:30, followed by a 7 p.m=
. meeting for all parents in the big gym off Ringwood (not in the J buildin=
g as indicated on the original calendar), culminating with a jog through yo=
ur student's daily schedule starting at 7:35.   Don't forget to ask your st=
udent for a class schedule, wear comfy shoes, and bring a pen to take notes.

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SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR THIS WEEK

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This Friday, September 15, will be a minimum day, with school ending at noo=
n.

Thursday will not be a minimum day.

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SNAG A PARKING PERMIT

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Parents of juniors: there are a few permits, to be issued by lottery, avail=
able for your young drivers.  All interested juniors must complete the appl=
ication, available from the vice-principal's office, and provide a copy of =
driver license (only learner's permit won't work), PAL sticker, car registr=
ation, proof of insurance, and $35 to Sandy Nelson by Friday, September 15.=
 Winners will be notified on Monday, September 18.

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FRESHMAN FAMILY WELCOME

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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.  =


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AND AFTER DINNER...

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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.

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CALLING ALL STORE MOMS

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The annual fashion show, featuring our own M-A seniors, needs store moms.  =
If you enjoy working with kids and shopping, this is the job for you!

Please contact Claire Andrews at clairebear552200 at yahoo.com or Lea Goldstei=
n at leagoldstein at aol.com.  Store Mom meeting will be held Tuesday, Septemb=
er 19 at 7 p.m, location tbd.

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CELEBRATE THE START OF SCHOOL

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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. =


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GRAD NITE

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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. =


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

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PARENTS OF SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: IT'S PSAT TIME

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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.  =


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GOT A SENIOR IN YOUR HOUSE?

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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.

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BLACK IS BACK AS THE NEW BLACK!

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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.

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


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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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Thanks to those who have already stepped up, but we still have some jobs to=
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*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.  =

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*BUTTON, BUTTON; WE NEED A BUTTON

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  =


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*FOR A TRANSFORMATIONAL 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.

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

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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

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SOMEDAY THIS WILL BE ONLY A BLISSFUL MEMORY
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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.

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YEARBOOK ORDERS

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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

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***SPORTS***

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SPORTS MEETING             =

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Mandatory meeting for all parents and students interested in sports tonight=
, from 7-9 p.m. in the J building. Need info? Contact Pam Wimberly, our Ath=
letic Director, at extension 5706

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H2O TIME

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Come cheer on all four Menlo-Atherton water polo teams at their first leagu=
e matches against San Mateo here at M-A's beautiful Spieker pool this Wedne=
sday, September 13.  JV girls start the action at 4, followed by JV boys at=
 5.  Our varsity girls are on at 6, and the varsity boys bring the evening =
to a close at 7 p.m. =

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Our varsity girls will also be playing Davis High School at 7 p.m. this Thu=
rsday, September 14.  Admission is always free. =


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FOOTBALL

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Congratulations to the frosh/soph team for a 50-zip victory over Galileo on=
 Saturday.  Stars included Jack Brody, Sam Talakai, Mike Newson, Casey Monr=
oe, Tuner Baty, and Russell Perkins.  The next game is scheduled for Friday=
, September 15 at 3:15 when the JV take on Capuchino High School.  The fros=
h will play Milpitas on Saturday at 11, and the varsity will be back at hom=
e against Capuchino at 1 p.m. that day. Come out and support your bears.
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GO BEARS! =


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