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*Upcoming Events*
Tuesday, December 11 - Peer Tutoring in G-12 and C-13, Free Hot
Chocolate
Tuesday, December 11 - Boy's Varsity Basketball at 6:30 p.m., Toys for
Tots Charity collection

*Announcements*

ATTENTION FRESHMAN PARENTS: "FOOD FOR THOUGHT TUTORING CENTER"
Peer Freshman Tutoring Centers have been running every Tuesday since
mid- October and we would like more 9th grade students to attend.  At
the beginning of this year, Principal Zito presented an idea to
Leadership students and the result of this idea has become a center
designed for 9th grade students  to study with upper-classmen who could
tutor them in Math, Science, English and World Studies.  This is the
message your student will hear at school.  Ask them about it.  "Are you
getting pumped for FINALS?  If you need help studying for your big
tests, come to Cocoa and Crunch study centers!!  Cocoa and Crunch will
be held next Tuesday and Wednesday after school until 4:30 in classes
G-8, G-12, and G-13.  Come get hot chocolate, delicious cookies, and
help for finals from very bright leadership students.  Bring your
friends, have fun, and study hard! Hope to see everyone there!!"  Please
encourage your student to attend the peer-led tutoring centers located
in G-12 and G-13, every Tuesday after-school until 4:30 pm.  Next
Tuesday, December 11th, there will be a special center devoted to
studying for finals labeled "Cocoa and Crunch". Students will be
provided a quiet and supportive environment to study while sipping on
hot chocolate. Please encourage your freshman to join us, helping them
be more successful in their final exams. Andy Stuart, Leadership
Teacher.

FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE
It's that time of year - - time to make your donation to the Foundation
for the Future, if you haven't already! Your student is benefiting from
classes and programs funded by the Foundation and we need your help to
provide an exceptional education at M-A for every student.  As the
semester draws to close, we hope you will take a minute to think about
what a great school this is. Thanks to the support of caring parents
like you, M-A has made enormous improvements in recent years, including
smaller class sizes, expanded course offerings and special programs.
What better way to celebrate 2007, the year that M-A received
prestigious designation as a California Distinguished School, than with
a donation to the Foundation for the Future?  You can send in a check in
the remit envelope provided in this week's Trivocis, or you can donate
on-line at http://www.m-afoundation.org/donate.php right now, even in
monthly installments. Every gift is important. Questions? Contact Cindy
Folker at cfolker at seq.org or (650) 322-5311x5206. Heartfelt thanks to
all our generous donors to date.

FEED OUR FAMILIES RESULTS
Wow.  What a weekend.  Feed Our Families distribution happened on Friday & Saturday and the M-A Bear Pride was shining brightly.  Thank you to all students, staff & parents that helped with this unbelievable event.  Our community is stronger for the experience.
MATH CONTEST
Tuesday, December 11 at lunch, will be the fourth math contest of the
year.  Do not miss this last opportunity to earn extra credit for the
fall semester.  Contests will be offered in math classes in the D-Wing.

*Guidance Office/College & Career Center*

The next Tech Exam will be given on Wednesday, January 23rd. Students
can sign up now in the Guidance Office. You must be signed up by January
18th to be eligible to take the test.

*Clubs*
No club meetings this week due to "Dead Week."  Get your study on!

OUTREACH
Attention! The deadline for One Laptop per Child has been extended
through December 31! One Laptop per Child is an organization aiming to
provide every child around the world with one of the weather-resistant,
environmentally-friendly computers. Outreach is raising money to help
this cause; if you would like to join us in this effort, we would
welcome any contribution, large or small. Donations MUST be turned in
BEFORE Winter Break. Come to the Career Center to drop off your
donation.

*Athletics*

SOCCER
Congratulations to the M-A Varsity Girl's Soccer Team for beating San
Mateo 2-0. Excellent goals by Vanessa and Mariana, the Midfield was
dominated by Katie Flanagan and Stephanie Lee, Madeline Wheeler kept us
strong in the back and we can't forget our terrific goal keepers Brooke
Weisenfluh and Melissa Hall! Way to go girls, make sure and keep it up.
 
On Wednesday, the Varsity Boys Soccer Team beat St. Ignatius 3-2.  David Lopez scored twice to lead the team and Johnny Lara scored the game winner off an assist from Christian Ayala.  Come support them as they start league play against Menlo today at 3pm here at M-A.  Varsity players are to report to the field at 2 pm.


BASKETBALL
The boys' varsity basketball team had a very busy and successful week.
They finished third in the Burlingame tournament with a 54 to 42 victory
over Gunn, a 57 to 47 defeat to Menlo and a strong 69 to 41 win over
Burlingame.  Nicky Fogel and Peter DeFillips were both named to the
All-Tournament team.  The team then took on Sacred Heart Saturday night
and battled to a 71 to 59 victory.  Please come out and support the team
at home this Tuesday at 6:30 in a Toys for Tots game.  Marines will be
there collecting new, unwrapped gifts and we would love to send them
away laden with Menlo-Atherton generosity.  Lastly, check out the
basketball website at maboysbasketball.org for all the latest news and
stats.

BOOSTER REPS NEEDED
Booster Reps needed for Wrestling and Boys Varsity Soccer teams. The Booster representative is the communication link between boosters and the team parents. They are the person responsible for making sure the team gets its time in the spotlight by forwarding game scores and highlights to the eNotes editor, and getting pictures for the sports night video. Please contact trish at digimitch.com if you could be a rep for either team. Thanks! Trish Mitchell. 
 
SPRING SPORTS
Packets are ready to be picked up now for any students interested in
participating in spring sports.  Please come to the Administration
Building, AVP Office to get a packet and physical screening exam form.  The completed packets must be in by before you can try out for a team and no later than Monday February 4, 2008.  These packets can take up to a week to process, so get them in as soon as possible.  If you turn a packet in on the last Friday, you will not be cleared for that weekend or the following Monday so get your packets in early.  

If you are a transfer student or foreign exchange student, be sure to come in as soon as possible to get your CCS Transfer forms.
These forms must be mailed into the CCS office and can take up to six weeks to process.  Any student who does not complete their packet and have it turned in by the cut-off date will not be allowed to participate in spring sports.  If you have any questions, please contact Aubrey Orcutt in the Vice Principal's Office. 650-322-5311 x5133, aorcutt at seq.org

Go Bears!  Grrrr.