[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes for Thursday, February 15

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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
 
HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING (READ eNotes FOR MORE INFO)
 
February 16, 19: No school
 
February 20, 22: Finish Strong: Senior Challenge Day; volunteers needed
 
February 26: Visioning meeting
 
March 2: Big Band Dance
 
 
DASH TO THE FINISH
 
Whether or not your child is a senior, we need your help with the senior 
class's special challenge event, Finish Strong, scheduled for Tuesday, 
February 20 and Thursday, February 22 from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.  With 
your help leading small groups, we can make a real difference in the 
lives of our own young adults. We also need assistance with logistics, 
especially morning registration (6:50 a.m.-8 a.m. - you can still get to 
work on time) or lunch (10 a.m. to noon).  You can volunteer for either 
or both days.  Email Margie Lawrence at mlawrence at mppc.org, Judy Hood at 
summerhood at sbcglobal.net, or Stacy Fredericksen at sfisherfred at yahoo.com 
to get more info or sign up.
 
LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS
 
February 20 is the last day to drop a class without the drop appearing 
on your student's transcript.  Students need to see their guidance 
advisors immediately.
 
NO BLOCK DAYS NEXT WEEK
 
There will not be any block days during the week of February 19-23.  
Note that there will be no school tomorrow, February 16, or February 19.
 
RAISING TEENS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
 
Having a tough time with your not-so-wee one? Help is here!  The San 
Mateo County Sheriff's Diversion Program in collaboration with San Mateo 
County Mental Health Services is sponsoring at 10-week class that will 
help you help your children achieve success.  Learn how to create a 
positive discipline structure, reduce family conflict, improve school 
attendance, and prevent substance abuse or gang involvement.  Class 
begins Thursday, February 22 and will meet from 6-9 p.m. at 1390 El 
Camino Real in San Carlos.  To learn more and to register 
(preregistration required) call Kimberly Kang, LCSW (650) 312-5361
 
 
ENVISIONING OUR FUTURE
 
The Sequoia Union High School District invites the community to help 
create a new vision statement for the district.  Over the next month, 
the district will be holding five sessions to gather community input.
 
February 26 from 4 to 6:15  p.m. at the Woodside High School Student 
Union building (This session will focus on M-A, Woodside, and adult 
school families, although you are welcome to attend other sessions if 
this one doesn't work for your schedule.
 
March 1 from 3:45 to 6 p.m. in the Sequoia multi-purpose room.
 
March 1 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m, also in the Sequoia multi-purpose room.
 
March 20 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. in the district office at 480 James Street 
in Redwood City. 
 
March 24 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. in East Palo Alto.  (You will receive 
information about the location when you RSVP).
 
If you would like to attend any of these sessions, you need to RSVP to 
Pat Gemma at pgemma at seq.org
 
 
SOPHOMORE PARENT COLLEGE INFO NIGHT
 
February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the library.   For parents only, no 
students.  This is your opportunity for a casual Q&A with counselor 
Alice Kleeman.  We'll discuss college testing, admission, and other hot 
topics.  RSVP to AAKleeman at aol.com. or 322-5311 x 5141.


JUNOR PARENT COLLEGE INFO NIGHT
 
March 1, 7:30 p.m. in the library.  Junior parents only, no students.  
This is an opportunity for a casual Q&A with Alice Kleeman to discuss 
everything juniors need to know and do this year in relation to college, 
plus what is in store for them next year.  RSVP to AAKleeman at aol.com or 
322-5311 x 5141.
 
THE SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU
 
Volunteers needed to meet approximately six times a year to review the 
budget, influence development, and help make budgetary decisions, Send 
an email to either elavigne at seq.org or srick at seq.org or call Sandy Rick 
at 650.369.1411 x 2218 for more info or to volunteer.  Please respond by 
March 1.
 
BIG BAND DANCE
 
Don't miss the twenty-third annual Big Band Dance on Friday, March 2 
from 8-11:30 p.m. in the J building with four outstanding bands, 
homemade desserts, prizes, and a silent auction.  Check out 
www.m-aboosters.org/clubs/Band.html for prize listings.
                                    
Get your tickets by contacting Judith Weber at weberassoc at aol.com or 
using the ticket form from the February Trivocis or the boosters' website.
 
COMPUTER ACADEMY OPENINGS
 
If your freshman or sophomore would like to join the Computer Academy 
for next year, it isn't too late to apply.  Make sure they pick up an 
application from a history teacher or outside the Academy office in 
Hello Hall.  Completed applications must be returned to the Academy office.
 
ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE
 
Twice a year, San Jose State holds an excellent engineering open house. 
 Even if your students are not interested in attending San Jose State 
(though I'm not sure why they wouldn't be, as SJSU has more graduates 
working in Silicon Valley than does any other university), they  can 
explore varied engineering fields and see incredible students projects, 
perhaps learning which branch of engineering is most tempting.  The 
event will take place on Saturday, April 21, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  
Registration information is available at 
http://enrollmentservices.sjsu.edu/asr.
 
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM...
 
...will be here before you know it.  This year's prom is scheduled for 
Friday, May 11 at the San Francisco Regency Center at 1300 Van Ness 
Avenue from 8 pm to midnight. Guest passes will be available April 1.  
For more info, contact Jenna Carson.
 
TRUE VISIONARIES
 
Make a real difference in the lives of M-A students who need vision 
correction by driving them to Lenscrafters 2000 in Menlo Park for 
Wednesday appointments.  Typical time commitment is from 2pm-4pm.  
Please contact Margie Lawrence for more info at mlawrence at mppc.org or 
650.323.8656
 
SPORTS
 
FORE!
 
The 3rd Annual M-A Bears Golf Classic is scheduled for Saturday, April 
28 at 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 Golf Teams.  Contact tournament director Norm Hall 
at putt4doe at gmail.com for more info. 
 
GOLF
 
The boys' golf team won its first preseason match against Serra, 
defending CCS champs, by a team score of 201 to 203.  Leading 
scorers for the 36 par, 9 hole match at Sharon Heights were Nick Sako 
with a 37 and Greg Sako with a 38.  Remember.....the lower the score the 
better!
 
 The boys JV golf team was also off to a stellar start, winning multiple 
matches at Crystal Springs against Burlingame, Carlmont, and Menlo, with 
a team score of 252 against Menlo's 260, Burlingame's 261, and 
Carlmont's 253.  Leading scorer (medalist) was M-A's sophomore Brian 
Jordan, who shot 44. This counts as 3 wins!
 
 
BASKETBALL
 
The girls' varsity team defeated Aragon last night in the first round of 
the PAL playoffs at M-A 55-46.  Erica Hayes and Linda Pita led the 
scoring, while Arielle McKee pulled down 11 rebounds and had 1 assist.  
 
The boys' varsity basketball team defeated Burlingame 67 - 38 thanks to 
a concerted effort led by high scorer Sam Knapp, Nicky Fogel, and Steve 
Call.  An all around superb defense effort frustrated Burlingame at 
every turn.
 
PAL Playoffs continue tomorrow at South City High with semifinals at 3 
pm (girls) and 7:30 pm (boys).  The finals are scheduled for Saturday 
night (girls 6 pm, boys 7:30 p.m.).  Hoops are rollin'!
 
 
GO BEARS
 
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