[Ma-pta-enotes] eNotes 3-17-08

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*Upcoming Events*
March 17, 2008, HAPPY ST. PATRICKâ  S DAY
Tuesday, March 25, STRESSED OUT STUDENTS: M-A SURVEY RESULTS at 7:00PM, M-A Library
Wednesday, April 2, OUR TEENS AND ALCOHOL: EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS at 7:00PM, M-A Library

*Announcements*

HELP OUT A NEW M-A TEACHER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
Teacher Halo Shapiro needs parents to role-play as â  school board membersâ   in an Econ class simulation during second (8:45AM to 9:35AM) and third (9:50AM to 10:40AM) periods.  Volunteers will watch students present short PowerPoint presentations on analyzing supply and demand for a fictional high school food court, then ask students questions about their plans for the cafeteria program. Contact Ms. Shapiro at hshapiro at seq.org for more info about this fun opportunity to see high school learning in action.

PLEASE NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE VOLUNTEER!  NOTE IMPORTANT CORRECTION
We inadvertently published the incorrect website.  If you wish to submit a name for a PTA Service Award, please go to this website:  http://www.mabearspta.org.  Any questions?  Julie Brody - julie at brodyfamily.net. 

SENIOR PANAORAMIC PHOTOGRAPH
The Senior Panoramic will be on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:45 on the Football field.  Seniors in mixed grade classes will receive passes from their 4th period teacher. Dress your best and don't miss the fun!

M-A Sleep Program Receives National Award 

The National Sleep Foundation recognized Menlo-Athertonâ  s Teen Sleep Program with an Honorable Mention in its 2008 Healthy Sleep Community competition.  The Sleep Foundation acknowledged M-A for providing an â  innovative, far-reaching sleep education campaign.â     M-A and the University of Arizona received honorable mentions with â  Cribs for Kidsâ  , a Pittsburg Pennsylvania program, winning this yearâ  s award.

Congratulations to the M-A community for receiving this national recognition, and thank you to everyone who has supported the program!

Watch for the next Teen Sleep Education!

Next Tuesday, March 25 during 4th Period, the entire student body will have its first Teen Sleep mini-lesson -  Sleep: The Competitive Advantage.  The next two sessions are:
â ¢	April 1 â   Alert Behind the Wheel: Drowsy Driving Prevention 
â ¢	April 8 â   To Sleep, Not to Breathe: The Sleep Apnea Risk
For great information on each of these topics, take a look at  the handouts students will be given during each lesson or visit the new website (go to link on M-A homepage <http://www.mabears.org>) for link).  If you want more information, please contact Eileen Van Rheenen, eileen at vanr.org or Kay Oâ  Neill, kayoneill at mindspring.com.

*Athletics*

SWIMMING
The Swim Bears swept Westmoor! The Girls F/S won 126-52 and Boys F/S won 88-83. Varsity girls swept the relays with our Fabulous Foursome (Morgan Leech, Vanessa Lane, Becca Dorst, and Sarah Winters) posting CCS times for both the 200 and 400 Free Relays.  Individual winners were Hannah Breen (200 Free 2:10.11 and 100 Free 58.79) and Becca Dorst (50 Free 26.83 and 500 Free 5:52.73). Varsity boys continued their streak with Kai Masuda (200 Free 1:53.05 and 100 Free 51.82), Richard Hong (200 IM 2:05.98 CCS), Chris Kelvie (100 Fly 55.40), Jason Kwok (500 Free 5:29.53). As a team, these four were also terrific, finishing the 400 Free Relay with a 3:35.59 CCS time. The next meet is Thursday, March 27 at M-A, versus Carlmont.

LACROSSE
Congrats to the Varsity girls lacrosse team for beating Harker on Friday with a final score of 22-3.  Margho Dunnahoo-Kirsch â   6 goals, Alex Fanelli â   5 goals, Casey Burnett â   4 goals, 1-assist, Julie Menninger â   2 goals, 1-assist, Anna Murveit â   2 goals, 1 assist, Rei Nakamura â   1 goal, 1-assist, Eileen Johnson â   1 goal, and Caroline Stroud â   1 goal.  Congrats to Rei for a great game, Anna for covering the entire field, and Kendal Eder for some great passing.

BASEBALL
The varsity baseball team had a great week, defeating Mills Thursday 24-3 with an amazing 30 hits spread throughout the lineup.  Michael Masket homered twice, Matt Mosher hit his sixth home run of the year and Lee Bader also went yard.  On Saturday, the bats continued to sizzle as M-A defeated Washington 12-5.  Matt Mosher hit his 7th homer of the season.  Also homering was Jeff Keller.

Go Bears.   Grrrr.