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*Upcoming Events*

Thursday, October 25 - Trick or Treat Street

Friday, October 26 â   Homecoming Rally during school

Saturday, October 27 - Homecoming Football vs Carlmont @ M-A F/S  11 am,  Varsity  2 pm

Saturday, October 27 - Homecoming Dance @ Bay Meadows - 8 pm - midnight

Challenge Day, Monday and Tuesday, Oct 29th and 30th

Tuesday, October 30 7:00-8:30pm - PTA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: Planning Ahead to Pay for College, in the Menlo-Atherton Library 

Wednesday, November 7, 7-9pm - PTA PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: Thriving Teens . . . Got Sleep? In the Menlo-Atherton Library

*Announcements*

TRICK OR TREAT STREET - TONIGHT!!

Trick-Or-Treat!  Halloween is coming EARLY for our littlest friends.    Do you know any kids ages 0 to 10? Well, bring them to Trick or Treat Street TONIGHT at Menlo-Atherton from 5:30 to 7:30 to experience the games, fun, and candy.  All friends, neighbors, students and staff of M-A are invited.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - FINAL PERFORMANCE

Did you miss last week's presentation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream?  Well you still have time as MA's fabulous drama students present Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" outdoors in the F-Wing amphitheater. There will be heaters, hot chocolate and a tent to ward off the fall chill. The final encore performance is on Friday October 26th at 7PM. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $8 for adults.  Tickets are available for sale on the Green during lunch or in M-2 with Mr. Maier.  Come on out and support the arts during these times of transition.

HOMECOMING

This is the LAST WEEK to buy homecoming tickets for the homecoming dance, Saturday, October 27 from 8pm to midnight at Bay Meadows. We will be selling Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at LUNCH only for $45 singles and $80 couples. PRICES GO UP ON FRIDAY with only $50 singles and NO couples. So buy your ticket soon as we have a small number left and are about to sell out. Remember, dance attendance policies still apply. Go Bears.

OUTDOOR ED


Outdoor Ed is recruiting again!  Some of you already have applications and have been looking forward to Las Lomitas!  They will be at the end of November but we would like you to do the forms NOW.  If you are interested, please stop by B-21 and talk to Ms. Carson.

THRIVING TEENS . . . GOT SLEEP?

M-A Parent Education - Wednesday, November 7, 7-9 pm in the M-A Library.

Find out the latest fascinating facts about your teens and their sleep! Learn tips to improve your teenâ  s ability to perform in sports and academics, build a healthy resilience to stress and enjoy better moods.  Yes, better moods! Get the knowledge base you will need to improve your family health.

Hear about:

- Sleep and Competitive Advantage

- Driving Under the Influence of Drowsiness!

- To Sleep, Not to Breathe: The Sleep Apnea Risk 

CHALLENGE DAY

The count down is on! Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 29 & 30,  530 freshmen and about 160 adult volunteers (parents, community members, staff and teachers) will go through a day of fun, small group sharing and developing life skills together in the old and new gyms. Life is going to be buzzing at MAHS these two days, and Challenge Day will continue all through the year with revisits of the students as they participate in additional life skills lessons such as  Bully Elimination, Rumor/Gossip Elimination, Stereotype Lesson, and Harassment Elimination. A big thank you to Pete's Coffee and Eric Gullard, Manager at Pete's Coffee and Menlo-Atherton High alum for donating all of the coffee for Challenge Day. Without coffee, it would have been a challenge to get through Challenge Day! Betsy Bowersox and Teri O'Neel PTA Challenge Day Coordinators.

Hey Freshmen! Spread the love and school spirit at Challenge Day, next Monday and Tuesday, October 29th and 30th!!! Get psyched for a day full of awesome, Unforgettable experiences, that will inspire you to "Be the Change" you wish to see in the world. Remember, this coming Monday and Tuesday, October 29th and 30th!!! 

*Fashion Show News*

BE A FAMILY SPONSOR OF THE FASHION SHOW

The Fashion Show is the PTA's main fundraiser. Support the show with your $250 donation and be a Family Sponsor. All Sponsors will be featured in an attachment to the program.  Please send your check, made out to M-A PTA, to Nancy Sterling, 83 Lupin Lane, Atherton, CA  94027 .  Thanks for supporting the PTA

HELP THE FASHION SHOW!!

We need an army of volunteers the week before and the day of the show. We need dads and moms. Contact Lily Hurliman at LHurl at aol.com and let her know your availability.   Thank you from the PTA.

LUCHEON TICKETS SELLING FAST

This year's lunch show is proving to be quite popular. Don't hesitate, order your tickets today. Ticket order forms can be found on www.mabears.org.  Find 'downloads' on the top bar, then go to PTA, look on the second page. Remember, all tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.



HELP OUR TROOPS

Do you have a family member serving in Iraq?  Do you have a family member serving in the military?  Do you just want to support the troops?  Come to a meeting in B-11 on Tuesday, October 30 to discuss how we can organize and send gift packages to troops.  Any questions, ask Mrs. Martinelli.

*Clubs*

All clubs that are looking to sell food or have a table at the Kick Off Carnival this Friday need to sign up in B-21 at the club corner. The kick off carnival  has been moved to the GREEN.

GSA

No Gay Straight Alliance club meeting this week because of the Homecoming Carnival. Come visit the GSA table at the Carnival. See you there and see you next Friday in C13 for the GSA club meeting!



RUNNING FOR A REASON

Attention members of Running for a Reason.  TODAY at lunch Running for a Reason will have a meeting in B-20.  We will begin solidifying projects for the next couple of months and discuss a possible change in the format of the club. Come and bring your ideas and input! All new members are welcome to come as well.  As a reminder, Running for a Reason will not be meeting this Sunday after Homecoming.

KEY CLUB

Key Clubbers-- Remember there is a meeting in D-10 at lunch today for people who want to help plan the next fundraiser!! Please come because we need lots of help.

*Guidance Office/College & Career Center*

Juniors and Seniors: Last chance to sign up for Driver's Ed. Please see your counselor by Friday.

*Athletics*

Waterpolo
 
With fabulous weather and cheering fans, the Polo Bears enjoyed their last regular season home games with a clean sweep against Burlingame. In the opening match, the Burlingame Boys Varsity proved to be tougher than expected, but the Bears were able to squeak out a 6-5 victory when Matt Bogott scored back-to-back goals in the last 2 minutes of the game. The Boys JV and Girls JV teams won easily by double-digit margins, ending their seasons undefeated. A special CONGRATULATIONS goes to Coach Chris Rubin and his Girls Varsity team who went undefeated in league play for the first time in M-A history!!! Our Polo Bears have more games this weekend and will be well-prepared for the PAL championships next week. GO BEARS!!!

GIRL'S TENNIS ROARS INTO PAL FINALS
 
After finishing the regular season with a 6-1 thrashing of Mills on Tuesday, the top seeded Girl's Tennis Team roared into the PAL finals with a 7-0 destruction of San Mateo in the semi finals.
 
Friday at 3:30, the Lady Bears will face either Carlmont, Burlingame or Aragon for the Championship and an automatic berth in the CCS Playoffs.
 
GO BEARS!    

SPORTS PACKAGES NEED TO BE TURNED IN

Anyone who would like to participate in winter sports (basketball, soccer, or wrestling) must go to the AVP office to pick up your sports packet and have it completed and turned into Ms. Aubrey Orcutt prior to November 1.  Fall sports eligibility does not carry over into winter, and so if you were cleared to play a fall sport you will still need to complete a new packet and be cleared for winter sports.  If you have any questions regarding sports eligibility, you may visit Ms. Orcutt in the AVP office during brunch, lunch, or after school until 3:45 PM."

GO BEARS!

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