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For general information about M-A, including up-to-date news about school e=
vents and the calendar, visit our website: www.mabears.org =


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

February 5-9: California Scholarship Foundation applications due (parent he=
lp needed) =


February 12: Stressed Out Students meeting for parents

February 20, 22: Finish Strong: Senior Challenge Day; volunteers needed =


February 23: Winter formal

FINISH STRONG: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We invite all parents to donate a few hours to support the senior class's s=
pecial challenge event, Finish Strong, scheduled for Tuesday, February 20 a=
nd Thursday, February 22 from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.  With your help leading s=
mall groups or working on event logistics, we can make a real difference in=
 the lives of our own young adults. Choose the day you would like to help, =
try to attend an optional training session on Saturday, February 10 from 9 =
to 10 a.m., and email Margie Lawrence at mlawrence at mppc.org, Judy Hood at s=
ummerhood at sbcglobal.net, or Stacy Fredericksen at sfisherfred at yahoo.com to =
get more info or sign up.

COLLEGES COMING THIS WEEK

Representatives of Canada College, Foothill College, and San Francisco Stat=
e University will be in the Career Center tomorrow, Tuesday, at lunch to an=
swer questions and help students with applications.  =


$$$ AND COLLEGE

Alice Kleeman recommends that all parents of college-bound students take a =
look at this article on financial aid: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/27/bu=
siness/27college.html?ex=3D1170565200&en=3D4ef52e59a8a97387&ei=3D5070&emc=
=3Deta1


COMMUNITY COLLEGE NIGHT

Students and parents are invited to join us on February 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. =
in the J building to eat free pizza, speak with representatives of local co=
mmunity colleges, and listen to a panel discussion on student life, transfe=
r, career programs and short degrees, financial aid, and getting started at=
 community college.  You must RSVP to Alice Kleeman at AAKleeman at aol.com or=
 322-5311 x 5141.

PARENTS OF JUNIORS

The deadline to register for the March SAT is February 2.  Registration mat=
erials are available in the Career Center or from www.collegeboard.com.   C=
ontact Alice Kleeman (see info in previous item) with your questions.


MORE COLLEGE HAPPENINGS

DeAnza College sponsors a Black College Fair on Saturday, February 3 from 1=
0 a.m. to 2 p.m.  in the school auditorium.  This annual event hosts repres=
entatives from more than 20 colleges that have traditionally served Black s=
tudents.

Down the road at Foothill, same time, same day (February 3 from 10 to 2) st=
udents can receive free financial aid information and help filling out the =
FAFSA at a Cash for College workshop. =


CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION

California Scholarship Federation applications will be accepted during lunc=
h in front of B-22 the week of February 5.   Students need to bring their t=
ranscripts or report cards (not Communicado printouts) along with $3.  If y=
ou want to know all about CSF, see http://www.csf-cjsf.org/Students.html

 FAST, FURIOUS, AND FUN

We need your help managing all those California Scholarship Federation appl=
ications!  Spend an hour on campus working with students on one of the foll=
owing days: Monday, February 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb=
ruary 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, from 10:50 a.=
m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, February 8, from 10:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and/o=
r Friday, February 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Email Alice Hom at dnahom at aol.com to volunteer.

GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE 101

Your sophomores, juniors, and seniors may want to attend the Skyline Colleg=
e workshops on Saturday, February 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Workshops will =
focus on paying for college, writing personal statements for college applic=
ations, choosing a career path, ensuring college success, and more. Univers=
ity representatives will be present to answer questions.  The cost is $12 f=
or preregistered students, $15 at the door; the fee includes lunch and mate=
rials.  Tell your students to stop by the guidance counselors' office or ca=
reer center for more information.

STRESSED OUT STUDENTS (AND PARENTS)

The M-A PTA invites you to attend an evening with Denise Pope, founder of S=
tanford University's SOS (Stressed Out Students) project, on February 12 at=
 7 p.m. in the J building.  She will be joined by a panel of M-A students t=
o discuss the SOS project, the effects of stress on students, and the ways =
in which we can work to help our students deal with pressure.  You will als=
o find out about M-A's own PTA-sponsored SOS Task Force.   For more informa=
tion, go to http://sosconference.stanford.edu/index.htm or read a recent fa=
ct sheet on Stressed Out Students at http://sosconference.stanford.edu/sos-=
fact-sheet.pdf.

RSVP to HVinick at seq.org or 322-5311 x 5114

WIILLY WONKA WINTER FORMAL

Save the date for the winter formal: February 23.  Tickets are $30 for sing=
les, $50 for couples, and are on sale at lunch outside B-21.   Toil for Tic=
kets is available for students who want to earn their winter formal tickets=
.  They need to sign up with Mrs. Todd in B-20.  Each hour of work for a st=
aff member outside class hours earns a $10 credit.  Students should not let=
 the lack of dollars stand in the way of dancing the night away.

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 AAKl=
eeman 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 everythin=
g juniors need to know and do this year in relation to college, plus what i=
s in store for them next year.  RSVP to AAKleeman at aol.com or 322-5311 x 514=
1.

ALGEBRA RECOVERY

Did your students get a D or an F in algebra?  Make sure they know about th=
e algebra recovery program, offered during 7th period and after school in r=
oom C-4. =


TRUE VISIONARIES

Make a real difference in the lives of M-A students who need vision correct=
ion by driving them to Lenscrafters 2000 in Menlo Park for Wednesday appoin=
tments.  Typical time commitment is from 2pm-4pm.  Please contact Margie La=
wrence for more info at mlawrence at mppc.org or 650.323.8656

FROM THE VICE PRINCIPAL

Please remember to drive slowly and cautiously in the student parking lots =
and on the main driveway. Look carefully both ways when you pull out onto R=
ingwood or Oak Grove. Pay attention when you drive, and be especially caref=
ul to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of=
 you to avoid a rear end collision. =


SPORTS


LAX TRYOUTS

All girls and boys interested in playing lacrosse need to attend the first =
meeting next Monday, January 29, at 3:30 on the basketball court by the poo=
l.  Players should bring their equipment (first-time players will be able t=
o borrow equipment.)

SOFTBALL

Tryouts for all girls interested in softball will begin on Monday, January =
29 at 3:30 on the varsity softball fields.  Players should bring their equi=
pment and be ready to practice hard!  =



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