[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  

 

Quick Links 

*                        <http://www.m-aboosters.org/2006-2007suhsd.doc>
District Calendar 2006-07 

*                        <http://ma.premierplanner.org./monthly.html> Events
on Campus 

*                        <http://www.mabears.seq.org/bell.html> Bell
Schedule 

 
HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING (read the eNotes for more information) - 
 
Back-to-school dance for all students, Friday, September 22 
Fashion show rehearsals begin, Monday, September 25
PSAT registration deadline September 26

 

 

QUICK, EASY, AND FUN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: WE NEED YOU NOW!
 
If you have an hour or more to spare next week, we need you to help work on
campus with the students as they complete their California Scholarship
Federation applications.  Openings are available this week, September 18-22,
on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday from 11:30am-12:45pm and on Wednesday or
Thursday from 10:50am-12:15pm.  Email Alice Hom at dnahome at aol.com to
volunteer.
 
IS YOUR CHILD'S MOM COOL ENOUGH TO BE A STORE MOM?
 

The orientation meeting for this very fun, fashion forward job will be held
tomorrow, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Career Center classroom. You will
receive all the materials you need to get those models fitted for their
Fashion Show segments.   Any questions? Contact Claire Andrews at
clairebear552200 at yahoo.com or Lea Goldstein at leagoldstein at aol.com.  

 

CELEBRATE THE START OF SCHOOL

 

The back-to-school dance for all students is scheduled for Friday, September
22 in the J building, with tickets available for a mere $5 in front of the
leadership room at lunch. Students can also buy tickets from roaming ticket
vendors. 

 

FASHION SHOW REHEARSALS START SOON!

 

Rehearsal schedules have been posted in Pride Hall and mailed to seniors at
home.  Rehearsals begin the week of September 25.  Please check your
schedules and make sure you have no conflicts.  Contact Chris Rivera with
any concerns at chris.rivera at sbcglobal.net

 

GRAD NIGHT 2007 NEEDS YOU!
 
Come to our organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 26 from 7-9pm in
the M-A Library to find our more about Grad Night 2007 and how you can help
make it a safe, sober and fun celebration of every one of  our wonderful M-A
2007 graduates.
 
Questions? Email gradnight07 at earthlink.net

 

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 program.
Sophomores can sign up with their English teachers, while juniors should
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 name on
the check.  

 

WRAP IT UP
 
The annual wrapping paper sale has started, just in time for the holidays.
Place an order with any M-A band or drama student.  All proceeds help to
defray cost for their future contests and productions.  Any questions
contact Dianne Jensen at RGJDMD at aol.com or650-219-5584. 

 

IT'S NOT DEBATABLE

 

Menlo-Atherton's acclaimed debate club meets on Mondays and Tuesdays after
school.  If you have debate experience and would like to help, call Sheila
McKay at 327-8561 or Catherine Habiger at 364-0383

 
HITTING THE HIGH NOTES
 
Teacher Eric Kujawsky (Dr. K), who started a singing club last year, would
like to grow the vocal music program.  "There's enough interest and talent,"
he says, "to have a general ensemble plus an elite a cappella choir." He is
getting the word out at school, but students don't always hear the
announcements. If your child is a budding vocalist, pass the word along.  He
would also welcome help from pianists and guitarists and anyone else with an
interest in growing these groups.  Email ekujawsk at seq.org or
maestroek at sbcglobal.net
 
COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
 
Senior parent college info night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, at
7:30 p.m. in the M-A library.  This is an opportunity for parents of seniors
to talk with college information specialist Alice Kleeman about anything and
everything related to college.  RSVP by calling Hermine Vinic at 322-5311
x5114 or email Hvinick at seq.org

 

GOT A SENIOR IN YOUR HOUSE?

 

Seniors need to make an appointment with Prestige Photographers, who are
taking senior portraits.  Deadline: October 11.  If you cannot find the
information, the number for Prestige is posted outside E-21.  Prestige will
also be on campus the first week of October; details will be provided later.

 

HIGH FASHION, HIGH SCHOOL STYLE

 

The annual Fashion Show, scheduled for October 21, is the primary fundraiser
for M-A's PTA, with hundreds of volunteer opportunities available to fit
your schedule and interests.  We still have jobs available!

 

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

 
Order Fashion Show tickets
http://www.mabears.org/index.php?option=com_docman
<http://www.mabears.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=27
> &task=doc_download&gid=27 
 
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
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
 
Do you have an upcoming event that you would like publicized to our Partner
Schools in October? If you or your organization, club or committee has up
upcoming M-A event that may be of interest to partner school families
(music/art/dance performance, parent education, etc.), please send you
submission to Charlene Margot, PTA Partner School Liaison,
charlenemargot at yahoo.com. Space is limited, so keep your message short
(event description, date, time, location, ticket price).
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
 
Thanks to those who have already stepped up, but we still have some jobs to
fill. 
 
*BUTTON DESIGNERS

PTA Co-President Leslie Airola needs a volunteer to design and produce
campaign-style buttons for staff.  Email her at lairola at gmail.com  

 

*FRESHMAN CHALLENGE

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

 

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

 

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

 

 
 

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 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=FWVFBWF2SGP99GVL477P
HM5RULSUAMH1 (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***  http://www.m-aboosters.org/Team_Sites.html 

H2O

 

The Menlo-Atherton girls' water polo team had an outstanding showing this
past weekend in the Saint Francis Invitational that included the top teams
in both CCS and Northern California.  After edging out Leland and Saint
Francis, the M-A girls settled for a 6th place finish in the tournament and
established itself as one of the top 4 teams in CCS for 2006.
 

GO BEARS! 

 
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