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HELP eNotes editor needed.  I compile all the information but I need someone who can edit for me as that is not my strongest skill.
You need to be available by email on Mondays and Thursdays I send off by 9am and you generally return to me by 2 so I can send it out.
If interested send an email to m-apta at seq.org
Thanks - Maria Flaherty

Welcome back!! Here is your UNEDITED Bear News . . .


Lets get this party started by showing your School Spirit TODAY.
Celebrate your school unity by wearing your Bear Wear, Class Wear or maroon and gold.  We are looking forward to a positive year at MA full of spirit and fun!

Join us on the Green TODAY at lunch for our Back to School BBQ.  For just $3.00, you will get water, chips and a burger.  See you there!


Friday August 24th- On Monday August 27th- Come to the green at lunch for musical chairs with a twist!!! There will be chairs, music and lots of candy! And wear your dancing shoes!! See You There!

***Monday August 27th-Come to the green TODAY AT LUNCH for musical chairs with a twist!!! There will be chairs, music and lots of candy! And wear your dancing shoes!! See You There!

Come join us on the soccer field on tuesday to eat, have fun and chow down on scrumptious donuts during lunch!!!! we are excited to see all of you there!

Fri, Mon, Tuesday
Our first Live Bear News will be next Friday.  If you want to submit an announcement it needs to be in by TUESDAY at 2 pm.  Email bearnews at seq.org  Thanks!

Clubs

Guidance Office/College & Career Center
Monday, August 27, and Tuesday, August 28.
The fall Technology Exam will be given on Wednesday, September 5th. Last day to sign up for the exam is Friday, August 31st. Please sign up in the Guidance Office.

Athletics
Fri, Wed, Thurs, Fri
If any student is interested in playing Fall Baseball, go to Room B-5 at 12:04 August 31st. The meeting will be short and detailed so be here on time.
Mike Amoroso
Social Studies Instructor & Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Special Announcement from the administration:

DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION ON CAMPUS AND SAFETY A CONCERN, THE AFTER SCHOOL BUS STOPS HAVE BEEN MOVED.  NO PICK-UP WILL BE AT THE CHURCH ON RAVENSWOOD.  THE 296 EAST PALO ALTO WILL BE PICKED UP ON THE WEST SIDE OF MIDDLEFIELD NEAR THE 35 MPH SIGN.  THE 296 REDWOOD CITY BUS WILL BE PICKED-UP ON THE EAST SIDE OF MIDDLEFIELD NORTH OF OAK GROVE.  THE 295 17TH & FLORENCE WILL BE PICKED UP ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RINGWOOD JUST WEST OF ARLINGTON.  CONTACT MR. KESSLER FOR MORE DETAILS


WANTED:  old computers, working or not, for hard-working deserving M-A students.  The PTA will pick up your old computer, securely erase all the information off the hard drive, refurbish the machine, and send it home with a student who has no access to a computer at home.  We especially welcome corporate donations!  To donate, contact Sue Kayton, kayton at alum.mit.edu, 650-853-1711.  We also need monitors and HP laser printers, and volunteer parents to help deliver the machines once they are ready to go home with students


NEEDED:  Volunteers willing to help deliver computers to homes!!   Please contact Julie at brodyfamily.net or Sue Kayton, Kayton at alum.mit.edu.  We are ready to deliver computers to needy families as soon as possible.  Thank you!


To All New, Returning (and Interested) ESL Tutors,
We're gearing up for this school year's PTA ESL Tutoring Program. An invitation will be distributed shortly to our kick-off information meeting with the school administration regarding ESL classes, teachers, curriculum, tutoring needs etc.etc.
We look forward to seeing our dedicated group of tutors returning this year and welcome and encourage new volunteers to join us in our efforts to support those students struggling to negotiate high school in a language that is not their own. An hour or two per week of your time can make a huge difference to a student's individual success when they have so many challenges to overcome. Neither knowledge of Spanish or experience with tutoring is necessary -
tutors work closely with one, two or small groups of students helping mostly with English conversation and writing skills. Anyone interested in volunteering for this rewarding and worthwhile opportunity should contact:

Cathy Fairgrieve                                    Sally Fundakowski
cfairgrieve at mindspring.com    or        salfun at comcast.net
650 854 4206

Co-Chairs of ESL Tutoring for Menlo-Atherton PTA
 
cfairgrieve at mindspring.com
 
The M-A AVID program (for middle level students with a goal of attending college) is looking for college-age or adult volunteers to work with our students as tutors. AVID tutors need not be experts in any particular subject, just patient and academically inclined. Our tutorials consist of groups of AVID students working together to answer each other's questions; the tutor's role is to facilitate these discussions and monitor participation. Our greatest need is on the block days: Wednesdays 9:40 - 11:20 (juniors/seniors) & 12:05 - 1:40 (sophomores) and Thursdays 9:40 - 11:20 (freshmen). If you or your college-age son or daughter is available and willing to volunteer, please contact AVID Coordinator John Giambruno at jgiambru at seq.org or 650-238-4536. Thank you for your support!

Rachel Andres
Mathematics & AVID Teacher
Menlo-Atherton High School
650-322-5311 x8704


Local merchants will contribute money to M-A if you sign up for escrip!

It's simple to sign up for escrip: 
Register your grocery, credit and debit cards, and every time you shop, participating stores automatically give money back to M-A High School.

Click here to sign-up.   MAâ  s ID number is 136550465.

It's easy to use:
Click here for a list of eScrip stores in northern California OR across the country.

It's for anyone:
New members can sign-up anytime AND grandparents, friends, and neighbors can all participate - so spread the word!  Forwarding this email is an easy way to invite others to support M-A.

Now is the time for escrip Safeway renewal:
Previously registered members MUST renew their Safeway Club Cards EVERY year between August 1 and November 1. 
Click here to renew.  


Make sure that M-A is getting your donations!  You can add M-A (ID # 136554065) by going to â  my escripâ   on the website. 

Also please register your email address and check that your card information is up-to-date.
 
Any questions, please contact Emily Liggett, 322-5533 or 867-8662 or emligget at pacbell.net.  Thank you very much!