[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes 3-3-08

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*Upcoming Events*
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, MINIMUM DAY
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, Boys Basketball NorCal Tournament.  7PM at
Rocklin
Wednesday, March 5, PTA General Meeting, 8:30AM in Room F-15
Wednesday, March 5, Winter Sports Night, 6:45PM, Ayers Gymnasium
Friday, March 7, Dance Show, 6:30PM, M-A Gym
Tuesday, March 11, Middle College Information Meeting, 7PM, M-A Library

*Announcements*

M-A NEW BROADCAST TV SHOW, THE M-A WEEKLY REPORT
This new show airs this Friday and every Friday at 8:00 PM, on Channel
28, Comcast
or Broadcast.  There will also be encore performances every Monday at
8:00 PM, on Channel 28, and through out the weekend.  For now, we only
reach/serve Menlo Park, Atherton, East Palo Alto, and Palo Alto, not
Redwood City.  Our goal is to have an informational outlet of the weekly
events at M-A for the parents and students.  The idea behind this show
is to share with the students, parents and community all the activities
going on at M-A.  No story is too small, no concept is too big.  This is
meant to provide more depth than the Bear News announcements and create
more exposure for what is covered in eNotes.  Right now it is a small
production, but we hope to grow.  We welcome submitted stories.   Please
send stories to m-aweeklyreport at seq.org, and please write it as you
would like it read on the air.  Due to time constraints, John Giambruno
may have to use editorial discretion to make sure we have as many
stories as possible for our broadcast.

PTA MEETING
Thank you to our wonderful PTA members!  We appreciate your attendance
at our monthly meetings and love to hear your input.  Our next PTA
General Meeting is Wednesday, March 5th, 8:30AM in Room F-15.  We will
hear from our onsite Adolescent Counseling Service Director, Liz
Schoeben.  Liz will recap the last Parent Education Night topic, Your
Teens Mental Health.  We will also get an update from our Nominating
Committee.  If you or anyone you know is interested in joining either
the PTA Board or working on a PTA Committee, we appreciate and welcome
you!  Steve Teu, a Pacific Islander Community parent, will come and
share his thoughts about his involvement with the students at M-A, and
how to facilitate communication between different cultures.  We look
forward to seeing you!

AP TEST SIGN UP INFORMATION
Registration for the AP tests will be Wednesday, March 12, Thursday,
March 13 at lunch only, outside the library.  The cost per test is $86.
Checks can be made payable to MAHS. If taking multiple tests, one check
for all is acceptable.   Cash is also accepted.  Please write the
following information on the front of your check:
1. Student's first and last name
2. The exact name of the AP test(s) you are taking. (Be specific e.g. AP
English is not enough, we need to know if it is AP English Lit or AP
English Language). 
If you are unable to register at these times, you may have a friend or
relative do so for you.  If you need financial assistance, please see
Lorrie Orcutt in the front office prior to registering.

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS MAGAZINE
Hey, all you creative souls out there (students)!!  Ever wanted to have
your artistic and poetic work published, and have your creative genius
recognized?  Well, here is your chance.  Creative Expressions magazine
is looking for submissions.  Go see Mr. LeClaire in D-24 during
non-class time as soon as possible.

*Guidance & Career Center*

MIDDLE COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
Middle College High School will be holding an information meeting here
at Menlo Atherton in the Library on Tuesday, March 11th from 7-8 PM. for
anyone interested in learning more about the program. For more
information, see your guidance advisor.

*Clubs*

DANCE TEAM
The Dance Team Show is March 7th at 6:30pm in the new gym.  This highly
acclaimed dance team promises another outstanding collection of dance
performances that include hip-hop, jazz, lyrical and ballet. Coach Nona
Ybarra has been instrumental in this team's development as well as
winning competitive spirit. Tickets are on sale now through any dance
team member.  Proceeds from this event help to underwrite scholarships,
camps and competition expenses. Tickets are $5 for students and $8
adults, at the door the tickets are $10. Get your tickets now!

*Athletics*

BASKETBALL
Despite battling valiantly, the boys' varsity basketball went down to
defeat to the 9th-ranked team in the country, Mitty, 71-46.  Richard
Branning and Peter DeFilipps both scored 12.  Next, the team advances to
the first round of NorCals vs. Rocklin this Tuesday at Rocklin High
School at 7:00.  Anyone up for a road trip, please come up and support
your Bears!  Rocklin High School is at 5301 Victory Lane, Rocklin CA and
a school map is at http://rhs.rocklin.k12.ca.us/map.htm.  

WINTER SPORTS NIGHT
The Winter Sports Awards Night is brought to you by the M-A Boosters
Club and is Wednesday March 5th, 6:45 pm, Ayers Gymnasium.  All winter
sports athletes and their families are invited to attend.

LACROSSE
On Tuesday the 26th, M-A's boys Varsity lacrosse team opened their
season with a non-league game victory over Carmel High School.  The
final score was 12-4.  Matt Boyle, Charlie Fitz, Mark Gregory and David
McLaughlin were among those who scored for the Bears.  Goalie Bo
Dunnahoo-Kirsch had 12 saves.  It promises to be another powerful season
for M-A lax!

Go Bears. Grrrr.