[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes 4-11-08

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*Upcoming Events*

Thursday, April 10th at 4 p.m. in M-A's New Gym (before Open House) - BYE BYE BIRDIE
Thursday, April 10,  6:30PM, Open House
Friday, April 11,  Minimum Day
Friday, April 11th at 7 p.m. in M-A's New Gym - BYE BYE BIRDIE
Saturday, April 12th at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in M-A's New Gym - BYE BYE BIRDIE
April 11 through April 20, M-A ON EBAY.  Look for exciting opportunities.
Monday April 14 - Tuesday April 29 - STAR testing; avoid making any medical or other appointments during school hours. 
Monday, April 21, 2008, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at the M-A Library, JUNIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

*Announcements*

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need parent volunteers to help organize STAR test materials this month.  The Administration Support Team needs six helpers at each of two shifts per day on the following days:  Thurs. 4/17, Fri. 4/18, Mon. 4/21, Thurs. 4/24, Fri. 4/25, Weds. 4/30, Thurs. 5/1. The 1st shift is from 2-4 PM and the 2nd shift is from 4-6PM.  Please email Kristin Smith at kttsmith at yahoo.com if you are able to work one or more of these shifts. Thanks for helping with this very important job.

SPORTS ITEMS GALORE!  CHECK OUT HTTP://WWW.MAAUCTION.ORG TODAY!  â  M-A 
ON EBAYâ   OPENS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH.
Whatever your game, great finds are up for bid!  A Luxury Suite for 12 at AT&T Park when the Giants take on the Redsâ |a signed poster of awesome Warriors guard Monta Ellisâ |a Tailgate Party for 30 before the Stanford season openerâ |a new pair of womenâ  s Nordica Victory high performance skisâ |a skip-the-waitlist swim and tennis membership to Ladera Recâ |.a baseball personally autographed by Willie Mays!!  Itâ  s all up for bid during the Foundation for the Futureâ  s first on-line fundraising auction, April 11â   20.  Questions?  Email mafoundation at yahoo.com. http://www.maauction.org !

M-A's BIG BEAR RUN NEEDS YOU!!
Menlo Atherton High School's Big Bear Run is Sunday May 4th at 9:00AM.  We need Course Monitors to help direct and cheer on runners along the 5k course in Lindenwood.  This is also a perfect job for M-A's Lindenwood neighbors.  Please say you will help!!!  Email Cindy Newton newton_c at sbcglobal.net or call 650-327-2201

PLEASE NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE VOLUNTEER!  DEADLINE April 11!!
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Please submit the name of a parent volunteer that you admire for a PTA Service or Community Service award!  M-A likes to honor individuals who have contributed in an extraordinary way.  We have an awards ceremony and luncheon in May where special volunteers are recognized.  Please look for the nomination form in the April Trivocis or on our PTA website - www.mabearspta.org.  We welcome your suggestions!  Any questions?  Julie Brody - julie at brodyfamily.net.

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!  â  M-A ON EBAYâ   OPENS ON FRIDAY!
Bid early!  Spaces are limited for four great â  Sign-Upâ   items at the Foundation for the Futureâ  s on-line auction, April 11-20.   Join fellow M-A parents and friends for an elegant wine tasting at Quattro (the chic restaurant at the Four Seasons), a hike and gourmet picnic led by acclaimed Sierra Club leader Patrick Colgan, a paella cooking (plus eating, imbibing and dancing!) party with the owner-chef of Iberia Restaurant, or a ladiesâ   tennis round-robin and luncheon at Ladera Rec.  Visit HTTP://WWW.MAAUCTION.ORG today for details.  Youâ  ll have fun and help our students with every bid!

*Guidance/Career Center*

ADDITIONAL MIDDLE COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
Middle College has added an additional information meeting on Thursday, April 10th from 7-8PM at the SUHSD board room.  We have also added a couple of testing dates and extended the application deadline.

JUNIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Attention Parents of Juniors:  Mark your calendars now for PTA Junior Parentsâ   Information Night, which will happen on Monday, April 21, 2008, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at the M-A Library.  The program features an information-packed 60 minutes regarding senior year at M-A and overview of the year to come.  Guidance counselor Karen Ramirez will review school and district completion requirements, have Q and A, and provide informative handouts. Understanding and anticipating the calendar of events will ease the stress of senior year and help keep your senior student on track. (This is NOT a planning for college application forum, as Alice Kleeman is the acknowledged expert in this complicated area.)  The meeting also highlights PTA-sponsored events such as the Fashion Show and Grad Night celebration.  Coordinators: Kristin Gananian, gananian at pacbell.net or 854-9332 Cindy Welton, clwelton at sbcglobal.net or 854-2310.

*Athletics*

SWIMMING
The Swim Bears swamped Half Moon Bay, with a 4-team sweep. Varsity Girls were led by Sarah Winters (200 Free 2:01.38 CCS, 100 Free 57.34), Hannah Breen (200 IM 2:35.40 and 100 Back 1:12.25) and Morgan Leech (500 Free 5:43.43). The girls also won all their relays (200 Medley 2:06.87, 200 Free 1:47.82, 400 Free 3:58.35). Varsity Boys were unstoppable, winning all of their events. Leading the Bears were Jason Kwok (200 Free 1:56.67, 100 Free 52.04), Chris Kelvie (200 IM 2:08.16, 100 Back 58.04), Kai Masuda (50 Free 23.93, 500 Free 5:06.43), Scott Swartz (100 Fly 1:01.24), and Richard Hong (100 Breast 1:07.57). The boys relay times were also superb (200 Medley 1:50.43, 200 Free 1:36.26, 400 Free 3:40.16). Congratulations to all swimmers! Next meet is Thursday, April 10th at 3pm at Burlingame High School.

BASEBALL
The varsity baseball team went down to defeat against Capuchino Friday 4-1.  Michael Masket pitched five strong innings, giving up only one earned run.  Sam Knapp singled in the lone MA run.

GOLF
The M-A Bears Boys Golf Team edged out PAL's No. 1 ranked Carlmont on Monday, April 7, to tie for first place.  Under horrid cold & windy conditions at Crystal Springs Golf Course, the Bears won by 11 strokes, 200 to 211.  Truly a team effort, the pack was lead by team captain Nick Sako with 39, followed by Jake Hall Toy, Nick Chladek, and Peyton Smith each with 40, and Ben Jackson with 41.  Congrats to Peyton Smith for a stellar performance in his varsity league debut!!

Go Bears.   Grrrr.