[Ma-pta-enotes] Your M-A eNotes for September 10, 2007

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HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT'S HAPPENING (READ eNotes FOR MORE INFO)
 
Today: Deadline to register for October 6 SAT
 
September 28: Welcome Back dance
 
October 29 and 30: Challenge Days for freshman
 
November 10: M-A's annual fashion show
 
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR OCTOBER 6 SAT
 
Does your senior need to take the October SAT?  Today is the last day to 
register without incurring late fees.  Hop over to 
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html to sign up.
 
IS YOUR ATHLETE MISSING SOME ATTIRE?
 
Buy those PE clothes between 7:15 and 7:40 a.m. on Friday or in the 
afternoon until 3:30 p.m on the girls' side of the locker room.  If your 
student needs financial assistance with clothing, contact Geri Nicholas 
in the College and Career Center.  
 
SMILE!
 
Time is running out for senior yearbook portraits: the deadline is 
September 28 for any senior who wants to be included in the yearbook.
 
YEARBOOKS
 
It's only September, but you know your student will want a yearbook come 
next June.  Lock in the lowest price by ordering today (or by October 1) 
at www.shop.jostens.com.   Students can stop by G7 if they have questions.
 
 
FIRE IT UP!
 
Welcome Back dance will be held Friday, September 28, in the gym quad 
from 7 to 10 p.m.   Tickets are available on the green during lunch now.
 
ALL THAT JAZZ
 
You will want to have your own copy of the M-A jazz band CD and buy a 
few as gifts for your jazz loving friends.  All proceeds benefit the 
Menlo-Atherton High School music program.  The CDs sell for $10 each, 
plus an additional $1.50 for postage.   Send checks payable to M-A Band 
Boosters c/o Perryn Rowland, 341 Linfield Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025. You 
can also email Perryn at perrynkrowland at yahoo.com for more information 
or to pick up a copy.
 
WHAT A TERRIFIC PICNIC!
 
Thank you everyone for attending the fourth annual Freshman Family 
Welcome. The cleanup crew found a few bowls and serving pieces that were 
left behind.  Pick up your items (they're clean!) in B21.  Have a great 
year and welcome again to M-A.  We are all glad you are here.
 
FRESHMAN PARENTS: ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?
 
Over 70 parents have already volunteered for Challenge Day, but we need 
40 more small group leaders to stay with a group of 5 or 6 students from 
7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. and facilitate discussions and exercises.   Half the 
freshmen will go through the program Monday, October 29 and the other 
half will participate on Tuesday, October 30. It is a great way to get 
involved. There will be an optional one hour training/Q & A session on 
Saturday, October 27 (time and room to be announced). We also need 
registration helpers on both days from 6:45-8:15 a.m.
 
Don't pass up the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our 
M-A teens! Sign up for your position and choice of day with Betsy at: 
betbowe at earthlink.net.  Thank you from the Challenge Day Coordinators: 
Betsy Bowersox (Hannah 2010) and Teri O'Neel (Danny 2011).
 
 
FASHIONISTAS TAKE NOTE!
 
Save the date for the annual M-A PTA fashion show, scheduled this year 
for Saturday, November 10.   Three shows include a noon lunch featuring 
chicken salad from Menlo Park's Jeffrey's Hamburgers, a 4 p.m. matinee, 
and a 7:30 evening show.  Tickets will go on sale later this month.
 
SENIOR MODELS
 
Any senior that wants to be in the fashion show must attend one of the 
two sign up/orientation sessions next week on Tuesday, September 18 or 
Wednesday, September 19.  These mandatory meetings will take place in 
the new gym at 7 p.m.  Contact Becky Galvez at BeckyGalvez at comcast.net 
with any questions or concerns. 
 
***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
 
 
GIRLS' TENNIS
 
After an undefeated regular season, a quarterfinal finish in the CCS 
Playoffs and a league championship last season, the team kicked off the 
new season with two convincing victories.  On Wednesday, the Bears 
played their first match of the year against powerhouse Mt. Tam of Marin 
County.  The girls picked up where they left off last year, trouncing 
the visitors 6-1.  On Thursday, they played their first PAL league 
match, taking on a tough Burlingame squad.  Although the matches were 
competitive, the Bears rolled on yet again with a 6-1 decision. 
 Outstanding play by star players sophomore Marietta Tuionetoa and 
senior Marjorie Adams and freshmen Julia Somer and Paige Keating 
contributed to the win.  The Bears next take on Aragon at Aragon on 
Tuesday and Hillsdale at M-A on Thursday.   Come out and root on the 
Bears as they vie for a second consecutive league championship.
 
 
WATER POLO
Come to the pool and cheer for the water polo Bears as they face 
arch-rival Menlo School on Wednesday afternoon. As an added bonus, our 
snack shack will be open. The whistles start at 3 pm with varsity boys, 
JV boys play at 4, varsity girls at 5, and JV girls at 6.
 
 
GO BEARS!
 
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