[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes for Thursday

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

Tonight: Open House, last chance for Grease

April 6: Minimum day, last day of birdhouse auction

April 9-13: Spring break

April 23: Junior parents' night

LAST CHANCE FOR GREASE

Last chance to see this stellar all-student production: this afternoon at 4=
:30 p.m. (you can arrive at school before the crowds, snag a terrific parki=
ng space, and watch a lively show that will get you in the mood for Open Ho=
use.)  Buy $8 tickets from any cast member or email April Paye at apaye at seq=
.org.  Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door.  Don't=
 miss it!

YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT

We are borrowing a tune from Grease to underscore how much the PTA needs yo=
ur help.  From among our very talented parent population, we are trying to =
recruit:

--a co-vice president

--a secretary (not just any secretary-this is an exec board position)

--a co-chair for the calendar/directory to handle the information and photo=
s section

--an eNotes editor (easy, fun job, folks!)

--fashion show co-chairs

--junior parent meeting co-chairs

--a Trivocis copy editor and a calendar editor     =


If you would like to step forward (or if you want to nominate the perfect c=
andidate) please call or email David Jones at 328-5249 or DMacLJones at aol.co=
m.

OPEN HOUSE (YES, IT'S HERE)

Open House begins at 7 p.m. tonight with a general meeting in the J buildin=
g for new parents. Classrooms will be open from 7:30-9 p.m.  Please stop by=
, talk to your students' teachers, and find out more about our incredible s=
chool.  We hope to see a huge turnout

LOST AND FOUND

If your student has come home missing a few bits and pieces, those items ma=
y be sitting in the front office lost & found.  Articles not claimed this w=
eek will be donated to St Anthony's.  Tell you student to ask for Mrs. Di C=
icco

BEAR WEAR SALE

Your student can buy any item of Bear Wear at full price and get a class sh=
irt for only $5 more.   Best buy: the M-A Spirit pack, including a school s=
hirt and a class shirt for only $15.

STAR TEST VOLUNTEERS: CAN YOU HELP?

Spring break is next week, and STAR tests begin after we return to school. =
 Can you take one (or more) of the following shifts?

 Tuesday, April 17 after school =

Wednesday, April 18 after school =

Thursday, April 19 starting around noon =

Friday, April 20 starting around noon =

Monday, April 23 starting around 10 a.m. =

Tuesday, April 24 after school =

Wednesday, April 25 after school =

Thursday, April 26 starting around noon =

Friday, April 27 starting around noon =

Monday April 30 starting around 10 a.m. =

Tuesday, May 1 after school =


Please email Kim Mitchell at kimmitchell75 at sbcglobal.net to sign up for one=
 or more shifts

SAT SUBJECT EXAMS

The recent Trivocis article about SAT subject exam preparation at M-A menti=
oned that the signup date for these sessions is Wednesday, April 18 at lunc=
h. However, you must sign up for the exams themselves by going to www.colle=
geboard.com.   Although the deadline for the June 2 exams is April 27, the =
earlier you sign up, the greater the likelihood that you will find space in=
 a local school and not have to drive to San Francisco (or farther) that da=
y.  =


Note also that students need to indicate how many tests they are taking on =
June 2 when they complete the online registration.  They can wait until Jun=
e 2 to indicate which exams they want to take, but if they sign up for only=
 two exams, for example, they can only take 1 or 2; they cannot take three =
that day. =


SENIOR PARENTS: TIME TO ORDER CAPS AND GOWNS

Make sure your senior picks up cap and gown information in B-21.  All gradu=
ation and prom information is available online at www.mabears.org.   Note a=
lso that students who cannot afford caps and gowns can apply for financial =
aid.  See Geri Nicholas in the office.

GRAD NIGHT NOTES

The decorations committee for Grad Night 2007 needs white, clear lights on =
cords (Christmas tree lights). If you can loan yours, please send them with=
 your student to the collection box in the school office.

Also, make sure that your senior has purchased Grad Night 2007 tickets for =
the PTA-sponsored, all-night, safe & sober party that will take place on th=
e night of Graduation. Ticket requests are available in English and Spanish=
 in the school office, and must be signed by parents and accompanied by a c=
heck for $100 payable to M-A Grad Night 2007. Scholarships are available; s=
tudents should speak to Geri Nicholas. =


JUNIOR PARENTS' GUIDANCE NIGHT WITH KAREN RAMIREZ =


The meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 23 from 7-8 p.m in the M-A library=
 features a jam-packed 60 minute meeting about senior year at M-A.  Karen R=
amirez, lead guidance counselor, will speak on school and district graduati=
on completion requirements.  Hear about PTA-sponsored events such as the an=
nual October Fashion Show and Grad Night celebration in June. This meeting =
gives you an overview of the year to come.  (Note that this is not a colleg=
e planning night.) Please RSVP to PTA Junior Parents' Night co-chairs Charl=
ene Margot at charlenemargot at yahoo.com or Stacia Weisenfluh at sweisenfluh@=
covad.net.

JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM: TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

This year's prom is scheduled for Friday, May 11 at the San Francisco Regen=
cy Center at 1300 Van Ness Avenue from 8 pm to midnight. =


Tickets are now on sale for PAL singles only; your student can buy one for =
$40 in front of B21 at lunch.   Couples tickets will be available after spr=
ing break!  Guest passes are available too.  For more info, contact Jenna C=
arson at jcarson at seq.org.

Students who want to earn the money for tickets should sign up in B-20. Eac=
h hour of work outside class hours earns students a 10 credit towards a dan=
ce ticket! See Mrs Todd in B-20 with any questions.

CAREER FAIR

We will be hosting our first annual career fair on April 30 from 6 to 8 p.m=
. Students are invited to come meet professionals from a variety of backgro=
unds.  Fun, food, and facts about your potential future!

SPORTS  (see www.m-aboosters.org)    =

Driving directions to away games from M-A: http://www.m-aboosters.org/sport=
s/drivingdir/Driving_Directions.html

FORE! =


The 3rd Annual M-A Bears Golf Classic is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 a=
t Coyote Creek Golf Club in San Jose.  All golfers at any level are welcome=
 to participate, enjoy a day of fun, and support the Menlo-Atherton Boys Go=
lf Teams.  Contact tournament director Norm Hall at putt4doe at gmail.com for =
more info. =


GOLF

The varsity Bears placed fourth among 25 teams with a team score of 403 at =
the Falcon Invitational at Shadow Lakes Golf Club in Brentwood!  Leading th=
e Bears were Nick Sako (even par 71) and Jake Hall Toy with a 77.  Nick bro=
ught home the individual medal for second place among 125 golfers.  In PAL,=
 the Bears hope to hold on to first place as they face Sequoia on Tuesday.

SWIM

Don't miss M-A's four boys and girls swim teams as they challenge Menlo at =
home today at 3 p.m. at Spieker pool.  Cheer them on after their big win ag=
ainst Carlmont last week and help them battle to remain undefeated in leagu=
e play against the Knights.  Admission is free.


LACROSSE

The boys' varsity lost a heartbreaker to cross town rival Menlo on Wednesda=
y afternoon, 8-6.  The team battled valiantly: David Merrill stuffed two go=
als, Charlie Fitz, Alex Johnson, Mark Gregory, and Sergio Zamora blasted on=
e each, with assists by David McLaughlin, Charlie Fitz, and Will Hyrne.  Bo=
 Dunnahoo-Kirsch protected the net with 16 saves.

GO BEARS

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