[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes

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*Upcoming Events*
Friday, January 25 â   Basketball QUAD at Menlo.
Monday, January 28 â   Spring sports begin.
Wednesday, February 20 â   Parent Education Series â  Your Teenâ  s Mental Healthâ  

*Announcements*

HISTORY IN THE MAKING
We are gathering pictures that capture the true essence of what makes the Menlo-Atherton Bears so special.  We are hoping to gather a LARGE collection of photographs to be used in a variety of ways such as mailers, folders, the website, etc. We need high resolution photographs of our students actively engaged in academics, activities, athletics, etc.  Please send those photos via e-mail to Kelly Todd (ktodd at seq.org) with M-A Photos in the subject line.  

FOOD FOR THOUGHT â   FRESHMAN STUDY CENTER
Hey Freshmen!! Need a place to do homework after school? Or a free after school snack?  Come to Food For Thought TODAY in G-12 from after school until 4 to do homework and/or get help if you need it!

STUDENT STORE REOPENS
Student Store Grand Re-Opening:  We will be back open for business at lunch on Wednesday, January 23! 

WANT TO GET INSIDE YOUR TEEN'S HEAD? 
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m., M-A Library, Parent Education Series: â  Your Teenâ  s Mental Health.â   Executive and Onsite Directors of Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) will present information on teen mental health issues at Menlo-Atherton. An important evening for all parents concerned about issues of stress, depression, eating disorders, cutting, suicidality, peer/family issues and more. For more information, please contact Charlene Margot, charlenemargot at yahoo.com, Parent Education Series Co-Chair. Refreshments will be provided. 

*Guidance & Career Center*

THE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
SOPHOMORES:  Ever wonder what it would be like to go to a boarding school on an organic farm in Vermont?  Come to the Career Center on Wednesday, January 23, at lunch to learn more.  An M-A student will share his experience at The Mountain School.  Bring your lunch!

TRANSCRIPT REMINDER FOR SENIORS
A reminder to Seniors: If you need a mid-year transcript sent to a college, please turn in  your request to Mrs. Huber. You will need to have an addressed, stamped envelope and $2.00 for each transcript. Thank you.

*Clubs*

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Ultimate frisbee players, please go to the meeting in D-23 on Thursday at lunch. We will discuss our weekend activities and make a roster, so if you plan on playing with us, then you need to show up!

*Athletics*

TEAM RALLIES
Calling Andrew Klein and all sport team captains.  If you are interested in getting your team involved in the next rally, you need to come to B-21 next Wednesday at lunch.  Ever want to play an active part in one of our school's rallies but are never given the opportunity? Here's your chance. Tryout to be a MC or a performer, this Friday and next Tuesday at lunch in B-21. We are looking for new exciting people who can get our school pumped up!

SOCCER
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!  Congratulations to both girls soccer teams for their victories against Sequoia last Thursday.  The varsity squad throttled the Lady Cherokees 3-0 with goals from Gillian Collom, Stephanie Lee, and Tess Cain, who scored her first goal of the season from 35 yards out.  Keeper Brooke Weisenfluh and some potent defense secured the shutout.   

Way to go Frosh/Soph teammates Mae Bethel, Molly Gould, Christine Ochoa & Amy Young in contributing goals against Sequoia High last week. All attempts to score by the girls in purple were definitively squashed by keepers Karin Hiltbrand and Brigid McCurdy to secure the 4-0 shutout.  Keeper Karin Hiltbrand, who was filling in for the injured Brigid McCurdy, earned her first shutout of the season. This is team work in action  - Coach Snow and the girls are doing a great job this season - game by game, win by win. 
 
Next week the Frosh/Soph team will play San Mateo High on Tuesday in San Mateo and Woodside High on Thursday at home on Coach Parks Field. Game time is 4:15pm.  Come out and cheer on this spirited team to another victory or two.  

WRESTLING
The M-A wrestling team posted its third win in a row with a 56-21 victory over Mills on Thursday. In Milbrae, Roger Tonna, Zach Adham, Sam Peirce and James Buttram pinned their opponents. Cory Gray and Joe Buttram scored technical falls, and Tony Staples won by major decision. The team will be up before sunrise this Saturday for a tournament at West Valley College in Saratoga.  

BASKETBALL
The boys' varsity basketball team now enjoys a 4-0 league record following their Friday night victory against Woodside 68-58.  Richard Branning had a sizzling shooting night, ending up with a career-high 29 points while Brendan McGrath finished with 13 and Peter DeFilipps and Sam Knapp both ended up with 12.

SOFTBALL
Coach Locke has been named the new Head Coach for the Girls Frosh/Soph softball team. However, due to wet and cold weather, there will be no conditioning for softball today. We will try again on Thursday.

SWIMMING
MA Swimming will have a mandatory meeting on Wednesday Jan. 23 at 2:00 at the pool. 

SPORTS PACKAGES DUE NOW
NOW is the time to finish your spring sports packets.  Tryouts begin next week on Monday and you need to have your paperwork finished.  Donâ  t stand in line on Friday.  it will be frustrating and you may not get processed on time.  Go see Ms. Orcott in the AVP office TODAY!

Go Bears.  Grrrr.