[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes for Tuesday, May 29

Tue May 29 15:00:17 PDT 2007

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

May 30: yearbook distribution begins

May 31: last PTA meeting of the school year

June 7: last day of school, graduation, and Grad Night celebration

YEARBOOKS

All seniors who pre-ordered a yearbook can pick up their books in the J 
Building at lunch tomorrow, May 30.  All other students can pick up 
yearbooks after school on May 30, or at lunch or after school on May 31 
and June 1.  Students must bring receipts and IDs.  Students who did not 
pre-order yearbooks can buy them on June 1 at lunch or after school for 
$80, cash only.

PTA: THE END OF THE YEAR IS HERE

The final PTA general meeting of the academic year will be held 
Thursday, May 31, at 8:45 a.m. in the RISE room at the back of the J 
Building.  We will vote on the preliminary 2007-2008 PTA budget, meet 
the new PTA Executive Board members, and hear final words from Denise 
Plante, our much-loved and appreciated outgoing Principal.  We will also 
elect our Representative-at-Large to the 2007-2008 Menlo-Atherton SDMSC 
(Shared Decision-Making Site Council); candidate statements for those 
running for this position are posted on the PTA webpage on the website 
at www.mabears.org/content/view/139/30

Right after the meeting, all outgoing and incoming PTA chairpersons of 
all our committees (over 25 in all) will meet to transfer crucial 
operating information. Please attend!

JUNIOR PARENTS: A FUN AND EASY JOB AWAITS YOU

Experience the excitement of Grad Night by helping with check-in from 
7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 7. Contact Margie Lawrence at 
mlawrence at mppc.org for more information.

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY: DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY

The study of European history introduces students to cultural, economic, 
political, and social developments that have played a fundamental role 
in shaping the world in which they live, and gives them the background 
for understand modern institutions, politics, and culture. 
(http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_eurohist.html)

Most high schools do not offer this AP course, so if your sophomore or 
junior wants to study history in college, having this course on the 
transcript will be a plus for college admissions. Moreover, studying 
European history will enhance your student's perspectives and world view. 

One of the reasons that M-A is an outstanding school is that it offers 
these kinds of AP courses.  Please encourage your students to take 
advantage of this phenomenal opportunity by talking to a counselor ASAP.

AWOL: CAREER CENTER MATERIALS

Please ask your students to check under their beds and in their 
bookcases to see if they have any Career Center materials in their 
possession.  Students should return any materials before the end of the 
year.

WHO WANTS A PARKING TICKET?

Warn your juniors and seniors to park in the T-lot/senior lot to avoid 
getting a parking ticket.  The Atherton police will be ticketing any 
student who uses the faculty parking, U-lot, or other campus lot.   
Anyone parking on campus must have a permit.

SPORTS

For complete team information, see www.m-aboosters.org   

LOW COST PHYSICALS

Amy Jamison, head athletic trainer at M-A, wants parents of athletes to 
know that BAK Physical Therapy is offering low-cost physicals to all 
fall athletes on June 9 from 9-11 a.m. at 705 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo 
Park.   The cost is $20 and no insurance is required.  Amy also would 
like to have parents volunteer to help with crowd control.  Email her at 
Amy.Jamison at stryker.com if you are interested.

TRACK AND FIELD

A huge congratulatory cheer to our girls 4x100 relay team, headed to the 
State Championships this weekend in Sacramento!  Wish them the best and 
way to go, Keianna, Christina, Dominique and Caprice!

LACROSSE

The varsity girls' championship season translated to postseason honors 
for many players.  Seniors Tenley Breen (attack), Kayla Ushman 
(midfield), and Emily Wright (defense) as well as junior Julia Robinson 
(goal) were named to the PAL all-league first team.  Seniors Sam Bassin 
(midfield) and Megan Power (defense) were named to the second team.  
Sophomore Adrian Holland (midfield) received honorable mention.  
Congrats to our fine LAX players.  

GO BEARS!

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