[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes for Monday

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


March 6: Minimum day  


March 9: Dance Team show 


March 14 and March 15: AP test signups 


March 28: Grease begins its run 
 


CONGRATS TO QUIZZERS 


Our varsity Quiz Bowl team won second place in Sunday's Bay Area tournament, qualifying for the National Quiz Bowl championship tournament in May.  


INTERNATIONAL WEEK IS THIS WEEK 


Encourage your students to dress up as follows: tomorrow, March 6 is European day, Wednesday, March 7 is Tropical Paradise day, Thursday, March 8 is Fiesta Day, and Friday celebrates all cultures.   


WAKE UP! 


Tomorrow, pairs of Stanford Sleep and Dream students will be making 30-minute presentations to classes of our students. The Stanford students will highlight the most important things our teens should know about sleep, drowsiness, sleep debt, and the impact of sleep on performance and safety.  They will also receive tips for improving sleep habits.  


Note that this is National Sleep Awareness Week, timed to coincide with the return to Daylight Saving Time on March 11. To learn more, go to www.sleepfoundation.org 
 


GET YOUR NAME ON OUR SHIRT 


If you would like to help sponsor the Big Bear Run, there is still time to get your name or corporate logo on the t-shirt and registration forms.  Make your check for $250, $500, $1000, $2500 or more payable to M-A Athletic Boosters and mail to: M-A Boosters/Bear Run, P.O. Box 1288, Menlo Park, 94025.  Hurry, though, because the deadline is March 8.  Questions? Contact Kim at kyoung at moragne.com 


GIRLS AND PROMS 


Do you know any junior or senior girls (your daughters, or your children's friends) who are worried about prom expenses? Let them know about the Princess Project event that provides a free dress and accessories to prom goers.  The event is scheduled for March 8, so urge them to go see Jenna Carson immediately.  


PRINCESS PROJECT 


And even if you don't know any girls who need prom clothes, you can help by driving our own princesses to San Jose on Thursday, March 8 from about 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  This is a shopping experience unlike any you have ever experienced, and you will not want to miss it.  Please contact Jenna Carson at jcarson at seq.org to let her know you want to participate in this unique volunteer opportunity.  


DANCE TEAM SHOW 


Don't miss the fourth annual M-A Dance Team Show on March 9 at 6:30 pm in the practice gym.  Students can buy tickets from any dance team member for $5 or at the door for $7; adult tickets cost $8.  Last year, this event sold out, so best to get your tickets ahead of time. 
 


IF YOU THINK YOU BOUGHT A YEARBOOK AT ARENA CHECK-IN* 


*you may want to check your records.  Yearbook did NOT have a booth at arena check in this past August, so you may be recalling purchases made in prior years.  Fortunately, it is not too late (yet).  Get a copy for $70 by downloading an order form from the mabears.org website or ordering online at http://www.YearbooksOnSale.com.   Prices will rise after March 14, and no checks will be accepted after that date.  


AP TEST REGISTRATION 


Sign-ups for the AP tests will be Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15 at lunch only, in the food court outside the J building. The cost per test is $85, and checks should be payable to M-AHS. You can write one check for multiple tests; cash is also accepted.    


If paying by check, write the following information on the front of the check: student's first and last name and AP test names (be specific). There is a $15 cancellation fee per test if your student decides to withdraw after registration. 


Students who need financial assistance must see Monique in the front office prior to registering. 


EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS IN MATH AND SCIENCE 


Alice Kleeman recommends this conference for girls in grades 6-12 and interested adults.  It will be held at Skyline College in San Bruno on Saturday, March 17 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.   The cost of $10 includes snack, lunch, and materials.  Register by March 9 at http://skylinecollege.edu/eyh 


ENVISIONING OUR FUTURE 


The Sequoia Union High School District invites the community to help create a new vision statement for the district.  There are still two sessions that you can attend to provide input. 


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 either session, you need to RSVP to Pat Gemma at pgemma at seq.org 
 


SUMMER IS ON THE WAY 


Spring is here, which means it is time to order your students' summer reading books.  Your students should have received reading lists and order forms from their English teachers; you can also find the form in the March Trivocis or download it from www.mabears.org. Complete the forms and return them to teachers by Friday, March 23.   Students are required to read these books and will need them for assignments in English next year. For questions, please email Virginia Weiss at weissland at comcast.net 


FIRST ANNUAL BAY AREA GAP YEAR FAIR 


A gap year gives high school graduates an opportunity for personal growth, potentially leading to clearer direction and greater motivation for college or whatever path the student pursues.  The gap year may include travel, cultural immersion, directed study, service or conservation projects, internship opportunities, and more.  The conference will be held at Albany High School in Albany, on March 24 from noon to 3 p.m.  For more info, contact Carolie Sly at csly at dynamy.org 


GREASE IS THE WORD 


Dress up in your favorite 50s costume and enjoy the fast pace of the musical Grease with stars Myles Rowland and Amanda Tachics.  This all-student production, directed by Jenni Brandon with assistance from Paolo Lopez and choreography by Sam Steele, will be the last musical staged in the soon-to-be-demolished J building.  


The show will premiere on Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m., with repeat performances on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m, Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m., and Thursday, April 5 at 5 p.m. (April 5 is Open House, so you can get a terrific parking space and watch a great show too.)   There will also be a special understudy matinee on Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m.  


Don't miss it! Get your tickets ($8 regular; $5 matinee) by contacting April Paye at apaye at seq.  
 


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, they can explore varied engineering fields and see incredible student 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 at jcarson at seq.org. 


WANTED:  OLD COMPUTERS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS 


Do you or your business have an old computer that you don't need any more?  We will securely erase all the data, refurbish it, and send it home with a deserving M-A student who has no access to a computer at home.  Help clear out your garage and bridge the digital divide!  Contact Sue Kayton, kayton at alum.mit.edu, 650-853-1711. 


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.  


SOCCER 


Boys need to turn uniforms in to the treasurer or Pam Wimberley by this Wednesday.  


LACROSSE 


In a non-league game against Redwood High School on Friday, our varsity girls lacrosse team lost by just one goal, with a final score of 8-9. Kayla Ushman, Sam Bassin, Emily Wright, Tenley Breen, Casey Burnett and Adrian Holland all put points on the board, with goalie Julia Robinson making several saves throughout the game.  


The varsity won their second game against Las Lomas with a final score of 7-5. Seniors Kayla Ushman, Sam Bassin, and Emily Wright all scored. 


Our JV girls also triumphed against Las Lomas, with top scorers Allie Foreker, Kendall Eder, and Monsorate Benvides. 


BADMINTON 


Today's practice runs from 3:30-5:30 for all players. Tomorrow, March 6 at 5 p.m., is picture day. 


BASKETBALL 


Our boys keep on fighting! They took on a tough Mitty team and battled but could not overcome their 1st quarter deficit, nevertheless earning the CCS Division II runner-up title. The team continues to show its stuff in the NorCal Playoffs at Richmond High School, on 7 pm on Thursday, March 8.  There will be another spirit bus.  Students must sign up in B-21 ahead of time. 


TENNIS 


Our boy netters are off to a fast start. They took on a strong San Mateo squad and overcame San Mateo's home court advantage and gusty winds to earn a 4-3 victory. Winners included Roland Smith and Evan Kelso.  Heroes of the day were junior Taylor Burwell and freshman Adam Zuckerman at #3 doubles, who won the deciding point to clinch the match, and freshman Alden Mitchell and junior Carson Weiss, who keyed a come from behind victory at #2 doubles.  The 2007 Bears are 3-0 in the pre-season.  They have depth, motivation and are ready to go!   


All members of the boys and girls teams must attend a mandatory lunch meeting in front of the J building on Wednesday, March 7 at 11:20 to receive information about the Bearathon fundraiser. 


GO BEARS 


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