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HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING (READ eNotes FOR MORE INFO)
 
Tonight and tomorrow: A Midsummer Night's Dream continues
 
October 22-26: California State Federation scholarship signups; Spirit Week
 
October 29 and 30: Challenge Days for freshman
 
October 30: Financial aid meeting for parents of freshmen, sophomores, 
juniors
 
November 7: Teen sleep program
 
November 10: M-A's annual fashion show
 
TONIGHT, TOMORROW, AND NEXT WEEK TOO:  A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
 
Four young lovers (played by Emma Townsend-Merino, Keenan Rehlich, 
Kristie Nash, and Zack Clarence) meet in a moonlit forest inhabited by 
magical creatures in William Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedy, 
A Midsummer Night's Dream. The mischievous hobgoblin, Puck (Aaron 
Groom), the Fairy King (Alexander Most) and Queen of the Fairies (Emily 
Ota) complicate the romantic entanglements of the star-crossed lovers. 
Directed by senior Julia Robinson.   Come watch this International 
Thespian Society production tonight, tomorrow, and October 26 at 7p.m. 
or at their 2p.m. matinee tomorrow in the F-Wing Amphitheater.  Tickets 
are $5 for students, $8 for adults and can be purchased at lunch on the 
green or at the door. 
 
For more information, email madrama at mac.com
 
QUIZ BOWL
 
Join the live studio audience on Sunday October 21 for the filming of 
televised show Bay Area Quiz Kids.  The varsity M-A team will face off 
against San Mateo at 11:00 AM at the TV studio in San Carlos. You can 
cheer on the team and see how a TV show is actually produced and 
filmed.  After the show, you can chat with the production crew. The 
studio is on the second floor of the SamTrans building at 1250 San 
Carlos Avenue, one block west of El Camino in downtown San Carlos.  This 
event is open to the public.  For more information check 
http://www.suekayton.com/QK.htm, mail Kayton at alum.mit.edu or call Sue at 
650-853-1711. 
 
CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
 
Your sophomores, juniors, and seniors can sign up for CSF the week of 
October 22-26 during lunch outside B-22. Applications will be available 
from English teachers beginning next week.  Students must bring a 
completed application and spring 2007 report card or transcript along 
with a $3 fee.  Students who don't have a copy of their grades will need 
to pay an extra $1. For more information, see 
http://mabears.seq.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=188&Itemid=30&limit=1&limitstart=2 

 
JUNGLE ALLURE
 
Tickets well sell out soon for the Jungle Allure dance at Bay Meadows on 
October 27.  Students can still buy their tickets outside B-21, next to 
the student store.  
 
http://mabears.seq.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138&Itemid=30 
or email Hilary Hausman at hil.hausman at gmail.com
 
 
CHALLENGE DAY UPDATE
 
We now have 108 small group volunteers so we are in good shape to work 
with groups of five freshmen for Challenge Day, October 29 and 30. But 
we can always use more.  Note that after their first Challenge Day 
(students will be assigned to one of the two days) they will meet eight 
more times throughout the year in their World Studies classes to work on 
Rumor/Gossip Elimination, Values Lesson, Stereotype Lesson, Bully 
Elimination Lesson, and Harassment Lesson. At a small cost of $32 per 
student, we are teaching some big lessons.
 
Note that there is an optional training day for small group leaders 
tomorrow, October 20, from 9-10 a.m. in room B-21.
 
PARENTS OF FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS: START PLANNING TO PAY FOR COLLEGE
 
Costs are going up faster than most salaries, so you won't want to miss 
this outstanding event, scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, from 7-8:30 
p.m. in the Menlo-Atherton library. Join M-A college advisor Alice 
Kleeman and presenters from Edfund, Citigroup, and Bellarmine College 
Prep for an information-packed evening,  Financial aid is a complex 
topic, but you will walk away from the program feeling confident in your 
ability to analyze your options and navigate the forms.  Q&A will be 
provided, along with simultaneous Spanish translation
 
Note that parents of seniors will have their own workshop with Alice in 
January.
 
RSVP to PTA Parent Education co-chairs Charlene Margot 
(charlenemargot at yahoo.com) or Darcy Prime (darcyprime at sbcglobal.net) 
 
EIGHTH GRADE INFO NIGHT: PASS THE WORD ALONG TO YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS
 
M-A 8th Grade Information Night is Thursday, November 1, from 5:45 p.m. 
to 8:45 p.m. in Ayers Gym  at M-A.  All 8th grade students and their 
parents are invited to meet principal Matt Zito and his administrative 
team as well as counselors, teachers, and coaches.  M-A students, 
athletes and club members will also be present, as will our 
award-winning M-A Dance Team and Jazz Band.
 
Because of construction, note the signs on the perimeter of campus that 
will direct you to available parking.  
 
Informal campus tours will be available on Saturday, November 3 between 
10 a.m. and noon.  For more information try or 
http://mabears.seq.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138&Itemid=30 
or email Hilary Hausman at hil.hausman at gmail.com with questions.
 
 
SAVE DARFUR
 
Time to stop wringing your hands and find out what you can DO.  The 
Menlo-Atherton STAND will be hosting a "Save Darfur Rally" in the 
library from 6:30-8:00 on November 2. There will be a film and a 
presentation by Stanford students. For more information, contact Marli 
Ruck at tallsocks13 at yahoo.com
 
ZZZZZZZ
 
 
Did you know that your teens need 9.25 hours of sleep to stay safe and 
alert? Help eliminate your teen's sleep debt by attending the Parent 
Education Series Teen Sleep Program presentation on Wednesday, November 
7, at 7 p.m. in the library.  Sleep scientist Mark M. Rosekind, Ph.D. 
and M-A parent and sleep apnea specialist Jerry Hester, M.D. will 
present fascinating facts and true stories about sleep.  Join us!
 
SERVICE OP FOR STUDENTS
 
Your students can earn community service hours by tutoring middle 
schoolers at the Hillview Homework Club after school from Monday through 
Thursday from 3:20 to 4:30.   Contact Joy Shmueli at jshmueli at mpscd.org 
for info or to sign up.
 
HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE: PARENT HELP NEEDED
 
The PTA is forming a new committee to help the student Outreach Club 
with their Holiday Gift Drive. This is a great opportunity to work 
closely with motivated, service-oriented students and to support our 
community too.   We need too chairs to help the students manage the 
logistics of purchasing and delivering gifts for 200 local children.  
Outreach Club meetings are Mondays at lunch. If you are interested in 
this new PTA Committee, please contact Pam Stoner, 
pastoner at sbcglobal.net, or Julie Brody, julie at brodyfamily.net.
 
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR: PROJECT BACKPACK.  
 
Keep them coming!  So far we have 22 backpacks, but our goal remains 200 
packs for Project Backpack!    Any type of computer bag or duffle bag is 
acceptable. Please make sure that they are clean and usable. We are also 
collecting warm clothing- special need for warm hats and mittens.  All 
donations can be brought to the M-A Career Center. Thanks for your support.
 
We will be taking a large group of students to distribute the packs on 
November 30 from 3-7 p.m.  If any parent would like to help with this 
project, please contact Geri Nicholas at gnichola at seq.org or 322-5311 at 
ext. 5020. Student coordinators are Sylvia Bowditch, Eric Siegel, Sandy 
Nicolet, and Alissa Rubin. Donations may be sent to M-A Outreach Project 
Backpack at 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94027
 
 
COUNTDOWN TO FASHION SHOW
 
Only three more weeks!
 
Handy with a hammer? You do not have to be a contractor, although we 
would love to have you join us if you are.  The main show setup is 
Saturday, November 3. We need a bunch of parents to help the pros who 
will tell us what to do to set up our rented stage. Contact Nancy 
Sterling at N.Sterling at comcast.net if you can help.
 
Fashion show tickets are now on sale!  Go to mabears.org, find 
"downloads" on the top bar, go to "PTA," then to page two.  Print out 
the order form and follow the directions.
 
Raffle...we are giving away an iPhone!  Check the ticket order form to 
see the prizes for our raffle. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. You can 
order by mail on the ticket order form or on the day of the show.
 
SPRING SAT CLASS FOR JUNIORS: GET THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR
Signups for this popular class will be Wednesday, November 14, starting 
before 7 a.m. (that's a.m., as in very early) in room D-20.  Only 70 
students can enroll and a lottery will be held if necessary.  Gregg 
Whitnah will be making presentations to all pre-calculus and algebra II 
classes prior to November 14; juniors enrolled in other math classes may 
not be hearing the presentation will have to read the Trivocis for more 
information.  Check the next Trivocis for full details.
 
***SPORTS***
 
For complete information, see www.m-aboosters.org   
Driving directions to away games from M-A: 
http://www.m-aboosters.org/sports/drivingdir/Driving_Directions.html
 
GOLF
 
Last Monday, with rounds played in the pouring rain, our girls' team 
lost to Los Gatos High School, 198-213 at the Los Gatos Golf Course.
 
 
TENNIS
 
Hampered by injuries and illness, the girls' team lost to Menlo and with 
it a chance to win the league.  However, they are in second place and 
the top seed for the PAL Playoffs.  The winner of the playoffs goes on 
to CCS.  The Bears tuned up for the PALs by crushing the 'Cats of 
Woodside, 7-0 on Wednesday.  The Bears final league match is Tuesday 
against Mills.  The top two players, Marietta Tuionetoa and Marjorie 
Adams remain undefeated this season. 
 
WATER POLO
 
The Polo Bears were unstoppable Wednesday as they swept Woodside in 
league play. Varsity Boys gained an early lead and never looked back as 
they easily defeated Woodside 14-2. Matt Bogott was the high scorer with 
6 goals, while Jimmy Peck contributed 3. This weekend, the Boys Varsity 
will co-host the North-South tournament while Boys JV plays in a 
separate tournament. The regular season ends next Wednesday with a home 
game against Burlingame. Go Bears!
 
IS YOUR STUDENT PLAYING A SPORT IN THE WINTER AND/OR SPRING
Low-cost physicals are available for all M-A athletes on Thursday, 
October 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. at BAK Physical Therapy, 705 Oak Grove, 
downtown Menlo Park.  The cost is $20 and can be paid with cash, check, 
or credit card.  No appointment needed: first come, first served.
 
GO BEARS!
 
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