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T R I V O C I S THREE VOICES… STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY FEBRUARY 2013 MENLO-ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 60, NUMBER 5 555 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, ATHERTON, CA 94027

WWW.MABEARS.ORG n (650) 322-5311

To the Menlo-Atherton Community

Spring begins

Welcome back to school and to the beginning of the spring semester. Fall-semester grades have been posted, and spring classes are well underway. Although it is bitterly cold now, warm weather will be upon us soon, as well as the spring sports season and the musical version of Legally Blonde.

As spring heats up, the amount of clothing worn by some students diminishes greatly. Please remind your student not to dress for the beach when deciding what to wear to M-A on a warm day. Shorts and skirts need to be longer than mid-thigh, and students may not wear midriff blouses that expose more than three inches of the midriff, see-through tops, or excessively low-cut tops.

Get your fashion show groove on

Volunteering or coming to see the senior Fashion Show is a great experience and a wonderful way to connect with M-A. Parent coordinators Susan Benedick, Julie Brody, Renata Mullen, and Jill Smith are planning a first-rate show, and well over two hundred seniors will showcase their modeling and dancing skills. All three shows will take place on Saturday, February 23, in the Performing Arts Center. See page 10 for more information.

New and noteworthy

Ø Charles Campbell, Helmi Henkin, Mason Seymour, and Ariel Sullivan won the Junior Varsity Quizbowl championship in Oakland.

Ø Junior Sierra Sheeper was named San Mateo Daily Journal Girls’ Water Polo Player of the Year in mid-December for her “break-through” season.

Ø Senior Morgan Olson-Fabbro was named San Mateo Daily Journal Boys’ Water Polo Player of the Year. He was part of the crew that helped M-A win its first ever PAL championship, breaking Menlo School’s nineteen-year reign.

Ø Senior Katelyn Doherty was named San Mateo Daily Journal Girls’ Volleyball Player of the Year and was featured for her role in helping the team win its first ever CCS Division 1 title. (Congratulations to Coach Ron Whitmill and all the players for an amazing season.)

Ø Princeton freshman and recent graduate Alex Gow (class of 2012) was nomi-nated for the Save of the Year by US Water Polo for his performance against Cal earlier this year.

Ø Bob Melvin (M-A class of 1979) was named American League Manager of the Year for his work leading the Oakland A’s.

Ø Graduate Nicholas Gallagher and senior Brady Gallagher achieved the rank of Eagle Scout through their work in Troop 215. They were honored at a cere-mony in December.

Calendar Highlights February 7: SDMSC meeting February 9: M-A Dance Team Show February 15: No school—Lincoln’s birthday February 18: No school—Presidents’ Day February 23: M-A PTA Fashion Show February 25: Last day to drop a second-semester class February 27 and 28: AP test registration March 25–29: Spring break

Contents

From the principal Del director From the PTA English Language Tutoring Class of 2016 parent coffee Foundation donor roll Yearbook orders Fashion Show Dance Team Show Parent Education Series From the Guidance Office De la Oficina de la Consejería AP test registration Student art exhibits From the Career Center SAT prep CA Scholarship Federation Mathematics options Leadership Winter Sports Awards Night Middle College Computer donations Big Bear Run Timeline for seniors Menlo Park library Rugby sign-ups TriVocis February 2013 calendar Future events

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Please mark your calendar for the upcoming Foundation auction April 7–14 , in-cluding our first-ever live auction event on April 6!

Matthew Zito, principal

Estimada Comunidad de Menlo-Atherton

Empieza la primavera

Bienvenidos de vuelta a la escuela y al comienzo del semestre de primavera. Ya se han colgado las calificaciones del semestre de otoño y las clases de primavera es-tán en plena marcha. Aunque haga muchísimo frío ahora, el calor pronto llegará, así como la temporada de deportes de primavera y la versión musical de Legally Blonde.

Al aumentar el calor en la primavera, la cantidad de ropa que usan algunos alum-nos se reduce muchísimo. Por favor, recuerden a su hijo/hija que no se vistan para ir a la playa a la hora de decidir qué ponerse para ir a M-A en un día de calor. Los pantalones cortos y faltas deben llegar por debajo de la mitad del muslo y no se permiten blusas cortas que expongan más de 3 pulgadas del estómago, blusas transparentes o de escote pronunciado.

Entra en el ritmo del Desfile de Modas

Ofrecerse para participar o ir a ver el Desfile de Modas de los alumnos de 12º grado es una buenísima experiencia y una manera maravillosa para conectar con la escuela. Susan Benedick, Julie Brody, Renata Mullen, y Jill Smith, coordinadoras familiares, están planeando un espectáculo de primera categoría y más de doscien-tos estudiantes de 12º grado escolar expondrán sus habilidades para modelar y bailar. Las tres presentaciones tomarán lugar el sábado, 23 de febrero en el Centro de Artes Escénicas. Consulte la página 10 para más información.

Nuevo y digno de notar

Ø Charles Campbell, Helmi Henkin, Mason Seymour, y Ariel Sullivan ganaron el campeonato de Junior Varsity Quizbowl en Oakland.

Ø A mediados de diciembre, Sierra Sheeper, alumna de 11º grado, fue nombrada Jugadora del año de Polo acuático fe-menino por el San Mateo Daily Journal por su temporada en la que logró un adelanto sensacional.

Ø Morgan Olson-Fabbro fue nombrado Jugador del año de Polo acuático masculino por el San Mateo Daily Journal. Formó parte del equipo que ayudó a M-A ganar su primer campeonato PAL, rompiendo el reino de diez y nueve años de Menlo School.

Ø Katelyn Doherty, estudiante de 12º grado escolar, fue nombrada Jugadora del año de Voleibol femenino y fue desta-cada en el San Mateo Daily Journal por su papel en ayudar al equipo ganar su primer título de la División 1 de la CCS. (Enhorabuena a Ron Whitmill, entrenador, y a todos los jugadores por su temporada asombrosa.)

Ø Alex Gow, alumno de primer año en la Universidad de Princeton y graduado de M-A en 2012, fue nominado para el premio por la Parada del Año por la US Water Polo por su desempeño contra Cal este año.

Ø Bob Melvin (de la clase de 1979) fue nombrado Director Técnico del año de la American League por su trabajo a la cabeza de los Oakland A’s.

Ø Nicholas Gallagher, ya graduado, y Brady Gallagher, estudiante de 12º grado escolar, consiguieron el rango Scout Águila por su trabajo en la Tropa 215. Fueron honrados en una ceremonia en diciembre.

Hagan el favor de marcar su calendario para la subasta que se celebrará pronto (7–14 de abril), ¡incluso será la primera que hacemos en directo (6 de abril)!

Matthew Zito, director

TriVocis February 2013 Volume 60, Number 5 M-A High School PTA News 17th District PTA

Published monthly by the PTA of Menlo-Atherton High School 555 Middlefield Road Atherton, CA 94027 (650) 322-5311

www.mabearspta.org

Principal: Matthew Zito

PTA Co-Presidents: Karen Fryling Brian LaPorte

Articles Editor: Jane Aaron Production Editor: Adriana Castro Silva Calendar Editor: Kathleen Balestra Proofreaders: Jane King, Becca Garcia Mailing: Nancy Ryde, Corby Locke, Kelly Muenzen

The purpose of the newsletter is to promote communication between the administration/ faculty and parents. We welcome all your comments, suggestions, and articles. The mention of any business or service in this newsletter does not imply an endorsement by the M-A PTA.

Send articles for next issue by Wednesday, February 13, to [email protected].

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From the PTA

We hope the new year and semester have started well for you. The PTA thanks all of its members for their gen-erosity, allowing myriad programs to continue good work. One such effort recently completed successfully is the Outreach program, giving gifts to needy M-A families who might otherwise not have presents for Christ-mas.

Perhaps the most enjoyable event of the school year is just a couple of weeks away—the Fashion Show, on Sat-urday, February 23. All grade levels are encouraged to attend one of the three shows that day, and parents of all grade levels, especially nonseniors, are also encouraged to volunteer for one or two shows and to watch one. Bring middle-school friends, too, as the best of M-A is on display. See the Fashion Show article on page 10.

Best wishes for the new year and semester. Karen Fryling and Brian LaPorte, co-presidents

Join our team in 2013!

Become a Tutor and Help an M-A Student Learn English

English Language Development (ELD) program is looking for additional tutors. Two hours a week is all it takes from you! This one-on-one attention proves invaluable in boosting an English learner’s ability to read, speak, and write English.

The ELD program has students from many different countries and it varies from year to year, but the majority of our students speak Spanish as their native language. M-A’s His-panic Outreach Initiative program received the very prestigious Apple Award last year

for its achievements in engaging Hispanic parents and families in their children’s education. Because of this great success, the program will be emulated by schools across the state!

You do not need foreign language experience. The ELD teacher will give you a plan for each class meeting. You will work with a maximum of two students, with the goal of helping them improve in spoken and written Eng-lish. Over the course of a semester, you will get to know them and see their progress.

We tutor on block days: Wednesday, third period, 11:15 am to 12:55 pm, or Thursday, second period, 9:40 to 11:20 am.

If you are interested, please email [email protected]. Thanks!


Looking ahead to sophomore year at M-A Class of 2016 Parent Coffee

Sponsored by the Menlo-Atherton High School Foundation for the Future

Wednesday, Febuary 13 9:30–11:00 am

Performing Arts Center cafeteria

Please join us for an interesting and informative discussion with principal Matthew Zito and guidance counselors about curriculum choices available to your rising sophomore.

Learn about the multiple pathways offered in math and science as well as elective opportunities.

Refreshments will be served.

Mirando hacia el décimo grado en M-A

Café para Padres de Alumnus de la Clase de 2016 Patrocinado por la Fundación del Futuro de Menlo-Atherton High School

Miércoles, Febrero 13 9:30–11:00 am

Performing Arts Center cafeteria

Por favor UNASE a nosotros para una interesante mañana informativa con el director de la escuela el señor Matthew Zito y las consejeras académicas acerca de las opciones de clases disponibles para su alumno del

segundó año de high school.

Aprenda acerca de las multiplas vías que se ofrecen en matemáticas y ciencias, así como las oportunidades de elección.

Se servirán refrescos.

Habrá traducción simultánea en español.


A HUGE thank-you from the Foundation to all M-A families and community members who donated by December 31!

If you haven’t donated yet, we still need you to do your part and help us reach our

$1.75 million goal for this school year. M-A students count on us, and we are counting on YOU!

To donate online, go to www.mafoundation.org and click on “Donate Now.”

Or mail a check to Foundation for the Future, PO Box 1228, Menlo Park, CA 94026.

Questions? Contact Cindy Folker at [email protected] or

(650) 322-5311, ext. 5206.

Donations received from 9/01/12 to 1/10/13 Leadership donors (those giving $3,000 or more) appear in bold

Anonymous (10) Anonymous (13) The Aaron Family Isha and Asim Abdullah Eva and Stephen Aber Matilde Aguirre and Gabriel Acosta Susan Bryan and Frank Adams Roshanak and Bijan Afsarifard Arcella Aguilar Artis Montague and Todd Alamin Marjorie Zimmerman and

David Alfano Loretta and Douglas Allred (GF) Jeanne Merino and Russ Altman Orbelina Alvarado Valerie and Kailash Ambwani Maria Amundson Juliana and Dana Andersen Anne and Lee Anderson (C) Sherri and Lance Anderson Joanne and Steve Andrew Mary Helen Armstrong (C) Tami and Tom Arrington Nancy Hosay and Jacob Asher Polly Ann and Kelly Atkinson Celia Aufdemberge Marion Avery (C) Kathy and Matt Avery (A) Tracey and Brian Avery (A) Cynthia Dusel-‐Bacon and Charles Bacon (GF) Sheri and Doug Baer The Baier Suden Family Laurie and Dave Bailard Valerie and Gregory Baker Kathleen and Mark Balestra, Pearson Buick/GMC Renana and Yoram Barak Jane and David Baran (C) Sandy Bardas (C) Diana and Jack Bariteau

Mareibel Garcia and Antonio Barragan Jesus Barragan Erin MacGeraghty and Ricardo Barron Edie and Robert Barry Beth and Paul Bartlett (GF) Lily Hurlimann and Jim Bassett (GF) Laurie and Rich Bassin Susan and Lawrence Basso (GF) Jan and David Baszucki Robbie and Bob Baxter Mitchell Bayersdorfer Inna and Todd Beardsley Libby and Allen Beasley Carolyn and David Beckwith (GF) Barbara and Blair Beebe Darline and Steve Bellumori (GF) Dawn and Mark Bercow Elisabetta Gaiani and Uwe Bergmann Candace Hathaway and Chuck Bernstein

(GF) Polly and Tom Berquist Linda and Glen Bethel Carolyn Bildstein (GF) Celeste and Wendell Birkhofer (C) Cathy and Steve Bitler (GF) Dawn Yates Black (GP) Lakshmi Nayayani and John Blanchard Alison and Greg Blank Rebecca and Jeff Bloom Jodie and Alan Bogomilsky Ramona Nikravesh and Emad Bonakdar Beth Harris and Tom Booher (GF) Barbara and Thomas Borden (C) Kathryn and Jay Bowden The Bredt Family Fund at Tahoe Truckee

Community Foundation John Briggs Susan Eliot Briggs Marylou Briggs (A) Jane Schacter and Juliet Brodie Julie and Jeff Brody

Hermine Mante and Gary Brouwer Ginger and Eric Brudos (A) Laura Moore and Ian Bryan Nancy Travers and Larry Bucka Terri Bullock (GF) Marjorie and Gerald Burnett (GF) Caroline Berube and Stephan Busque Wilma Buttram Marcy Conn and Juan Byron Kim Harney and Bruce Cabral (GF) Anne and Hollis Call (GF) Amy McLanahan and Andy Calvert Susan and Al Camarillo (GF) Monique Cannell (C) Yolanda and Steve Canny Sisy Cano Lisa and Tom Carhart Stacey Starcher and Robert Carlson Eda and Andrew Carlson Cathy and Mark Carlson Sally and Forrest Carmichael Noreen and Jim Carruthers Sara Carter Maria and Peter Caryotakis David Castaneda Bertha and Juan Castillo Nicanor Castrejon Jesus Castrejon Sandra and Jose Cauich Ora and David Chaiken Jessie and Andrew Chan Ushar and Dewan Chand Celeste Chapman Mary Chessman (C) Dianne and Jeff Child (A) Suneeta and Sridhar Chilukuri Elizabeth and George Chitouras Hyeyoung Kim and Edward Cho Guadalupe Rodriguez and Sergio Chombo Aimee Yan and Billy Chow Shu Huang and Bill Chu


Jane Chueh Sookyung Cho-‐Claverie and Pierre Claverie Caroline Simard and Jocelyn Cloutier Lisa Burnett and Larry Cofer (GF) Fannie Allen and George Cogan Marci and Corey Coggins Lori and Alan Cohen Jeannie and Steven Cole Rosie and Cres Cole (GF) Victoria and Derek Coleman Rebecca and Bud Colligan (C) Carol and Evan Collins Robin and Byron Connell Jeanne and David Connolly Shari and Scott Conrad Lisa and James Conrad Sergio Contraras Tamara and Randy Cook Ann and Craig Cornelius (GF) Rosalie and Dan Cornew Armida and Francisco Corona Karen Grove and Julian Cortella Janier Couoh Lynn and Kenneth Cox Michael Cox (GF) Sue Crawford (A) MJ and Drew Crousore (C) Olga Pulido and Robert Crowe Eudelia Cruz Michele and Mark Culhane Leslie and Mike Curtis (A) Jade and Stephen Dahl The Kemp-‐Dahlberg Family Karla and Scott Dailey Kerry and Howard Dallmar (GF) Christine and Michael David (GF) Julie Davis (GF) Amy and Paul de Benedictis Alison and Rob de Geus Lisa and Bruce Deal Joy Kosobayashi and David Denier (GF) Catherine and Christopher DePuy Heidi Larsen and J.D. DeTrempe Lisa and Scott Dettmer (GF) Carla and Juan Dewar Norma Diaz Jennifer and Marcelino Dignum Natalie and Jeff Diller June and Jim Diller (GP) Mayling and Lance Dixon Bronwyn and Steve Dobberstein Kris and Steve Doherty Maria Mascaro-‐Doktorczyk and Michael Doktorczyk (C) Caroline Donahue Elizabeth Flint and John Donahue Chris and Ken Doniger (GF) Peggy and Steve Dow (C)

Shannon and Timothy Drevno Jean and Richard Duda (GF) Maria Mina and Godofredo Duran Kristin and Ram Duriseti Molly and Chandler Eason Pamela and James Easton Susan Thayer and Darian Ebrahimi Connie and Al Eisenstat (C) Natalie Eisner Steven Eisner Michele Calos and John Ellis Anne and Steve Englert (GF) Anna Zara and Robert English (C) Ricardo Erazo Mary Kathryn Barton and Matthew Evans Christine and William Evans Mary Jo Evans Vickie Grove and David Fair (GF) Sally and Craig Falkenhagen (GF) Nancy and William Farrar (C) Lucia Tedesco and Massimiliano Fatica Marjorie and Jay Feldis Silvia Bastidas and Jose Felix Lillian Lee and Doug Felt (GF) Katy Basile and Mike Fero Heidi Fertig Stoesser Kathryn Ford and Peter Finkelstein Gwyn Firth Murray Anne Firth Murray (GP) Jeanne and Frank Fischer (GF) Susan Bartalo and David Fischer Mary and Martin Fischer Barbara Sommer and Alan Fisher (GF) Susan and Sanford Fitch (GF) Sarah and Cliff Fitzgerald (GF) Becky and Bob Flanagan Leigh Flesher (GF) Cindy and Art Folker (GF) Marnie and Tom Foody Anita and John Fors Michelle and Bruce Fortnam Lynne and Mario Fovinci Emily and Michael Fox Dana and Steve Fox Annette Smith and Carey Frame Martha Franco Daniel Frank Robyn Frankel Stacy and Frank Fredericksen (GF) Leslie and Mark Freed Lorien French Janis and Sandy Freschi Hilda and Hal Friedman (GF) Janet Kim and David Friedman Marjorie Schultz and Chris Fuller Ericka Fur and Selwyn Goldberg (C) Jackie and Mark Galarneau Janice and David Galbraith

Kathleen Cattani and Mark Gallagher Sue Young and Mel Gallen (GF) Penny and Greg Gallo (GF) Rebecca and Calvin Garcia Maria Garcia Reynalda Infante and Bernardo Garcia Cabello Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg (C) Eileen Kollar and Jim Gasiewski Niki Gastinel Julie and Tom Gaston Frances and Theodore Geballe (GP) Stacey and Donald Gerber Joan and John Gerber Julia Massa and Aaron Gershenberg Mary Murphy and Vartan Ghazarossian Mary and Mark Gilles Nancy and Howard Gilmore (GP) Mary Zarucchi and Robert Goland Susan and Ken Goldman (C) Jose Gomez Katherine Hunt and Doug Gonzalez Delfina Gonzalez Fatima Padilla and Alejandro Gonzalez Nora Bautista and Julio Gonzalez Maureen and Tim Goode Ruth Levine and Steve Goodman Patricia Nakache and Patrick Gordan Gina and Lawrence Gornick Heather Goudey Diane and Glenn Gow (GF) Renu and Sanj Goyle Gail and Gamiel Gran Joan and Robert Grant (GF) Frances and Paul Gray Renee and Mark Greenstein (C) Dianne Greenwald Sara and Bob Griffin Austin Grose Stasia Grose Lisa and Bob Grossman, Blue Sky Outdoor Susan Swetter and Daniel Guenin Cristina Gutierrez Amy and Jeff Hafter-‐Manza (GF) Laura and John Hale (GF) Debbie and Russ Hall (GF) Trish Hallenbeck (GP) Celeste Baranski and Paul Hammel Marsha and Edwin Hannay Jody and Don Harrier Hedeff Essaid and Tahir Hasoon Dana and Tom Hayse Sally Hayse (GP) Maggie Heilman Noreen and David Henig (C) Helena and Michael Henkin Beth and Derek Henninger Agustina and Juan Henriquez


Cara and Reed Henry Betsy and John Henze Valerie Herman Sondra Herman (GP) Cindy and Brett Herr Diane and Jerry Hester (GF) Maryam Amiri and Gil Heydari Karen Garrison and Stephen Hickman Anne and Noel Higgitt (GF) Michael Hilberman (A) Teri Longacre and Rick Hildebrandt (GF) Marian and Tom Hill (GF) Tom Hilligoss Diane Himler Baruh and James Himler Kelli Kargas and Gary Hocking Cynthia Kikugawa and Alan Hodes William Hoffman Barbara Hoffman Diana Holliday Virginia Holmes (A) Carla Holmes (A) Laurie and Thomas Holt (GP) Alice and Daniel Hom* Victoria and Stephen Hoover Sandra and Roger Horwitz Linda Hubbard (A) Martha and Mike Hutchison Judith Kmetko and Jim Hwang Karen and Ken Imatani (GF) Cynthia and Lee Ivy* Sachi and Brian Iwashita Karen Peterson-‐Iyer and Mohan Iyer Suzanne Jacobs (GP) Susan Weersing and Paul Jacquemet Sue and Kurt Jaggers The Fahimi Family Elena and Alexei Jelvis Marguerite and S. Allan Johnson (C) Monique and Russell Johnson Jane and Don Johnston Ann Yvonne Walker and David Jones (GF) Paulien Stryland and Eric Joustra* Shaunalia Kahn Diann Lewis and Tom Kane (C) Lexi Bisbee and Mike Kardos Elizabeth and Robert Katz Meg Marks and Peter Katz Barry Katzman Jennifer and Jeffrey Kaufman Sofia and Barry Keane Cindy and Mike Keer Lexy Keller Eaton (A) Lisa and Ken Kelley Yumi and Tom Kelley (GF) Molly and Mark Kelley Joy and Joel Kellman (GP) Katherine and John Kelly Sherry Benham Kelly (A)

Kimberly Marlow and Terence Kenney Bindu and Damu Kesavath Nancy and Andrew Kessler Sawako and Masayasu Kihira Leah Strichartz and Patrick Killelea Grace and Ken Kim* Liz and Tom King Judy and Andrew Kirkpatrick Margaret Kivelson (GP) Mamie and Shin Kiyohara Margie and Jeff Klapper Alice Kleeman Rosslyn and Richard Kleeman (C) Cynthia Klustner Sally and Al Knorp (GF) Laurie and Mark Knox Kathy and Steven Koenig Kathy and Douglas Koo Amy Traum and Neil Koren (A) Cathy and Jim Koshland (GF) Kathryn and Kevin Kranen Tatsuya and Harumi Kuboi Wendy and Eric Kuhnen Lubov Filonova and Nicolay Kulikov Valentina Zhukovskay and Aleksandr Kupriyanova La Entrada Class of 2007 (C) Liz and Stephen Laderman I-‐Jaung Feng and Larry Lai Lisa Laird Rebecca Robinson and Mark Lambert Lisa McPherson and Ingo Lange Lisa Lapin Annie and Jim LaPlante Kathy and Brian LaPorte Laure and Francois Laprais Marilyn and James Lattin Jennifer and Vo Le (C) Karen and Philip Leboit (C) Merijane Lee (GF) Carlene Wong-‐Lee and Philip Lee Julie Dorsey and Daniel Leemon (GF) Marie and Mark LeFebvre (GF) Suzanne Legallet Parke Treadway and Kurt Lehman Kim and Tom LeMieux Avihu and Michal Lenchner Mary Ann and Scott Levenson Virginia and Douglas Levick (C) Drew Levy Bronwyn and Barry Lewis (GF) Beth Ann Lico Steve Lico Emily and David Liggett Kathy and Randy Lipps Kathleen and Eric Little (C) Colleen Anderson and James Lobdell Alejandra Sanchez and Elidio Lombera

Veronica Lopez Jennifer and Gary Lovazzano Kelly Stewart and John Love Susan and Bryan Lovegren Olivia Betancourth and Lincoln Loving Brenda Strangemore and Robert Lowsky Jackie and Bob MacDonald Kate Mulligan and David Mack (GF) Jan and Jim MacKenzie (A) Kathleen Mahler Carol and Todd Maibach Jill Maines Pat and Bob Maines (GP) Melissa and Michael Malloy Sue and Mike Marianacci Alison Mark (GF) The Marquez Sisters (A) Genoa and Steffan Martell Eileen Chan and Paul Martin* Marie-‐Pierre and Philippe Mathevon Cathy and Kurk Mathews Gretchen and Robert Mathews Chris and John Maxwell Leslie and Matthew Mayerson (GF) Mary Ann Zetes and Peter Mazonson (GF) Susan McAuliffe Wiczynski (A) John McBride (C) Maryellen and Chris McCabe Diana and Jeff McColloch Anne Holland-‐McCowan and Phil McCowan Marjorie and Richard McCracken (GF) Charlene Margot and Paul McCreigh (GF) Stacey and John McCutcheon Lorraine McDonough and Brian McGarry Ulla and Curt McGee Irene Searles and Malcolm McGinnis Beth McLellan Alvarez (C) Lauren and Ron McLeod The McMurtry Family Foundation Erica Richter and David McNellis (GF) Michele and John McNellis Katherine Eisele and Steve McPherson (GF) Monica Ganz and Mike Meffert Janice and Steve Meisel (C) Enriqueta Mendez Kim and Kevin Menninger (GF) Julie and Randy Merk (GF) Wallace Mersereau (C) Sheila Jimenez and Peyman Milanfar Michiko and Allen Miner Laura and Andy Missan Kim and Jay Mitchell (GF) Barbara Gottesman and Michael Mitgang Christine Martens and Edward Mocarski (GF) Mary and Steve Mohr Beth and Robert Montoya Dorothy Moore


Kim Young and John Moragne (GF) Yoshiye and Robert Moriarty Linda Gates and Peter Morris Timi and Rob Most (GF) Ellen and Marvin Mouchawar Kelly and Chuck Muenzen Karen and William Muir Susan Smigelski and Will Mulhern Mutsuko and Akira Muraoka Nancy Baugh and Michael Murphy (GF) Douglas Murray (GP) Leslie Airola-‐Murveit and Hy Murveit (GF) Terri and Alan Muschott Vivian and Steve Nahmias (GF) Lyn and Sandy Napel Betsy and Horace Nash (GF) Judy Windt and Manuel Nathenson (GF) Paloma Salazar and Jesus Nava Elizabeth and Peter Neumann (C) Ana Williamson and William Nighan Stephanie and Jim Nisbet Brenda and Terry Nixon (GF) Rick Novak Nancy and Marc Nuckolls Maria Nunez Karen Nystrom (GF) Gloria Principe and John O’Farrell Lynne and John O’Hara Sheila Botein and David Oakes (GF) Anita and Bruce Ochieano (GF) Kristin and Tito Ocon Eriko and Kentaro Oguchi Avery and Marc Olesen Lee Ann Yasukawa and Greg Olsen Eric Olson Nami and Joel Onodera Oralia Ontiveros Amy and Tony Oro Carol and Luther Orton (GF) Andrea Palmer and Mark Orttung Judith and William Orttung (GP) Jill Osato Cheri and Ken Ostrow Elizabeth and Babur Ozden Leslie and Laurent Pacalin Marilyn and Jim Palmer (GP) George Paris Lucy and George Parke Katherine Parsons Amy and Walter Paulsen Janice and C.E. Pausa (C) Amy Payne Steven Payne Francine Chen and Leigh Peck Jackie Pelavin Janet and Ken Perez Jose Perez-‐Zamarron Marcia Makino and Rod Perkins

Marian Kim and Bill Perrine Margaret and Peter Perrone Carol and Steve Peters (GF) Susan and Christian Petersen Carey and Josh Pickus Debbie and John Pinkston (GF) Cecilia and Mark Pinto Lori and Tom Plante Mary and Ben Pless (C) Anna and Stephen Plume* Jennifer and Jorge Pont Carla Daiss Posthauer Elisabeth and John Pounders Geoff Powell (A) Valerie Rice and William Prainito Patti Jo Price (C) Peggy and Jonathan Propp* Priscilla Kaplan and Jeffrey Prudhomme Laura and Chris Purpura Laurie and William Quinn Stacey Quo DDS, MS (C) Elizabeth and Dan Rabinovitsj Debbie Moritz and Michael Rabson Angelica Landa and Cesar Ramirez Nancy and Glenn Rankin (A) Paula and Scott Rash Lian and Steve Rasmussen Deborah Rau Eustolia Castro Balderrama and Manuel Rebollar Jan and Mike Reed Linda and Mark Reed Leigh Ann and Gregory Reichow Renuka Prasad and Arvind Relan Rachel Scheuring and Arron Retterer Deborah and Douglas Rice Cynthia Richardson Susan Ringler (GF) Judy and Chuck Rino (GF) Debra and Todd Roberts James Robertson (A) Judy and Walt Robinson (GF) Jennifer and Brian Rodrigues Salvador Rodriguez Kitty and Chip Roellig Lisa Saunders and David Roise Lisa and Patrick Roisen Sarah and Carl Rosendahl (C) Ann Chin-‐Rosicki and Jasek Rosicki Shelley and Bernard Ross (GF) Jill and George Roumeliotis Perryn and Tim Rowland (GF) Donna Ito and Jozef Ruck (GF) Stephen Russell Nancy and Magnus Ryde Rosa Oropeza and Julio Saavedra Guadalupe Gutierrez and Juan Salinas Amy and Eric Saltzman

Andrea Goldsmith and Arturo Salz Martha and Phillip Sanchez Ana Santos Minnie and Richard Sarwal Dorothy Saxe (C) Charlie Scandlyn Sue and Joe Scheid (GF) Amy Scherer Debbie and Jeff Scheuch Linda and Ted Schlein Renee and James Schott Susan and David Schultz (GF) Barbara Seaney (C) Nancy and Greg Serrurier (C) Robin and Dennis Walker Severns Karolyn and Christopher Sewell (A) Tracey and Kent Seymour Corby Locke and Gary Shaffer Marina Naito and Owen Shea (GF)* Joyce and Jerry Shefren (GF) Carol and Andrew Shelton Betty Kung-‐Shen and Al Shen Felicia and James Shermis Jane and David Shimbo Sharyn Solish and Michael Siegel Deborah and Robert Siegel Joan Lambert and Mark Silverman Cathy and Alan Simes Jeanne and Gregory Simonian Alys and Brad Smith Lyle Smith (GF) Kristin and Marty Smith Jessica and Peter Snyder Margaret Tao and Sam So (GF) Ceevah and Irwin Sobel (C) Leslie Colvin and Jed Solomon Gwen and Edward Solomon Janet and Rick Sommer Kim Sommer (GF) Jill and Chris Sonderby Karl Sonkin (GF) Carol and Mark Sontag (GF) Laura and Joe Sorenson (GF) Macrina and Erasto Soria Frances Sun and Daniel Spielman Kristin and Christopher Spindt Christine and Alfred Stahler Jim Stanford (A) Judith and Jon Staples (GF) Susan Anderes and John Stern Kathy and Doug Stevens (GF) Junko and Ted Stevens Kathryn Stivers (C) William Stoesser Ann and Michael Stoner Linda and Samuel Strober Patricia and Timothy Sullivan (C) Maureen and Jim Swartz


Mary and Larry Sweeney (GF) Carrie and Jan Sweetnam Kathy Jackson and Brad Sylvester (GF) Cynthia Harris and Daniel Sze (GF) Thomas Szymanski (C) Toni Tajima* Charlotte Chang and Kit Tam Gloria and Peter Tam Rachel and Ted Tasch Kathleen and Ray Tavarez Suzanne and Bradley Taylor Cris and Eliot Terborgh (GF) Karen Butterfield-‐Tetrud and Jim Tetrud (GF) Michael Thomas Stephanie and Andrew Thomases (C) Carol and Chris Thomsen (GF) Terry and Allan Thygesen (GF) Valerie Gardner and Jonathan Tiemann Libby and Randy Tinsley Heather and Paul Titterton Marisol and Amado Tiznado Betty and Roger Toguchi (GF) Christine and Steven Tonsfeldt Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh and Sean Trabosh Helen and John Trollman (A) Courtenay and Chuck Troxel Keri and Griff Tully Ken Turkowski (GF) Kevin Turner Michele and Brad Turner Linda and Barry Uphoff Heidrun and Paul Utz Stephanie and Bradley Van Linge Kelsey Porter and Jon Vannini Susan and Sanjay Vaswani (GF) Sylvia and Abraham Verghese Carmen Patino and Angel Vina Lynette and Sridhar Viswanathan Cristina and Alex Vitale Carlos Vivanco Kathan and Douglas Vollrath

Leo Volpe* Dawn and Fred Voss Mary and John Wachtel (GF) Erin and Arthur Wait Penelope and Robert Waites (C) Nathaly and John Walker Jane Walker (GF) Gloria and John Wallace (GF) Linda and Tom Walsh (A) Mary and John Watson Adrienne Wong and Peter Webb* Kim and Alan Weindorf Mary Dent and Allen Weiner B’Squeak Productions Karen and Van Weiss (GF) Beth Hamerslag Weiss (A) Tina and Michael Wells Shirley and Ed Wes (C) Mary Ann and Bill Westfield Ann and Matthew White JoAnn Kukulus and Fred Wiener Bonnie Hom and Joyo Wijaya Andrea and Dan Wilcox Christopher Wilder (GF) Kirby Wilkins Nancy Lee and Greg Williams Merian Van Eijk and Matthew Willis Teruyo and William Wilson Suzanne and Ben Wilson Judith Jones and Nick Winkworth (GF) Liz and Larry Wiseman Tina and Jim Witham Patricia Villarreal-‐Wong and Michael Wong Linda and Wanmo Wong Evelyn Wong (C) Elizabeth Wood Barbara and Bill Wood (GP) Bobbie and Jason Wood Robin Tobias and Rich Worthington (GF) Wendy and David Wright Zaza and John Wu (GF) Julia and Renato Yap

Susan and David Young (GF) The Younger Family Foundation Zeynep Yucel (C)* Sara Zamora (GF) Ana Zamora Claudio Zanelli (C) Jill and Steve Zanolli Julia and Roberto Zanutta Gino Zarucchi (GP) Julie Fouquet and George Zdasiuk Robert Zeien (C) Carolyn Fairman and Joshua Zucker Felisa and Robert Zuk Class of 1967 Reunion Fund Class of 1967: Heidi Anderson Wong (A) Mary Anne Carlton (A) Susan Cattaneo Dorety (A) Denise Craik Williams (A) Vicky Pardini Demeter and Randy Demeter (A) Marci Greene Severson (A) Victoria Hernandez Lopez (A) Deborah Kronberg Hock (A) Bonnie Laird Martel (A) Mercedes Litfin Zingmark (A) Peter Moy (A) Renee Spencer Jantzen (A) Tod Spieker (A) Frank Stapleton (A) (A) Alumni (C) Community Member (GF) Graduated Family (GP) Grandparent * Arranged Matching Gift We apologize to anyone whose name has been inaccurately listed or inadvertently omitted. Please contact us at [email protected] with any corrections.

Yearbook!

Yearbooks are now on sale for $90 until April 1, when they will increase to $100. Yearbooks can be purchased through the M-A web site at www.sequoiadistrict.org/mahs. Click “Students” and then

“Yearbook.”


Fashion Show Ticket Sales Online! Come join us on Saturday, February 23, for the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, our annual Fashion Show. This year’s “iM-Agine . . . a Bright Future” will feature the senior class of 2013 modeling the dazzling fashions of this season!

Shows will be held in M-A’s Performing Arts Center at 1 pm, 4 pm, and 7:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.mabearspta.org/FashionShow.html. Tickets for a scrumptious 11:45 am luncheon along with the 1 pm show are also available and include reserved seating. (Luncheon tickets must be purchased through the “Reserved” seating option. If the luncheon sells out, we will open up the remaining reserved seats for the show only.)

Families without Internet access may buy tickets at the door before each show or at the PAC box office during the school lunch hour on February 19, 20, and 21. M-A seniors may also obtain tickets from Kelly Todd in room B21 or at [email protected] or from Karina Escobar-Weaver at [email protected].

If you have questions, please contact the ticket sales team—Cathy Carlson, Becky Flanagan, and Kathleen Balestra—at [email protected].

Ticket prices (all shows are on Saturday, February 23)

Kickoff Show (1:00 pm) Reserved seating (includes luncheon and show): $85 individual; $650 table of eight (luncheon tickets must be

purchased through the “Reserved” seating option) Reserved seating (show only): $35 General admission: $25 Students (high school or younger): $10

Matinee (4:00 pm) Reserved seating: $35 General admission: $25 Students: $10

Finale (7:30 pm) Reserved seating: $65 General admission: $40 Students: $20


Wheelchair and companion seats are available for purchase by contacting the ticket sales team at [email protected]. Special accommodations cost the same as general admission tickets for each show.

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to sit with your friends, make sure to order reserved seating!

The Fashion Show ticket sales Web site can also be accessed with the QR code here from a smart phone equipped with a QR reader code app. Scanning the code will take you straight to the ticket sales office. Professional photographers to photograph the show!

Senior parents: Now you can sit back and enjoy the show without the stress of snapping photos! We have secured the services of two fantastic commercial photographers, Scott Kline and Erik Butler. They are both former M-A parents and see this as a way to give back to the school. More details to follow. For now, please check out their Web sites at http://scottrklinephoto.com and http://www.butlerphoto.com.

Behind the scenes

Many M-A parents have joined forces and are working behind the scenes to ensure that this show will fully capture your iM-Agination! If you can help out in any way, please send an e-mail to our volunteer coordinators, Gloria Principe and Julia Massa, at [email protected].

Although the Fashion Show features the senior class of 2013 as models, the main beneficiaries of the funds raised will be the classes of 2014, 2015, and 2016. The M-A PTA hopes that you will contribute in any way you can, whether with an underwriting contribution, a program ad, a ticket purchase, or your time and assistance. To help financially, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

This show promises to light you up and turn on your iM-Agination! Join us on Saturday, February 23, to support “iM-Agine . . . A Bright Future,” our senior class, and our entire school!

2013 Dance Team Show and Fundraiser!

Support the Menlo-Atherton Dance Team by attending the tenth annual Dance Team Show and Fundraiser. This highly acclaimed dance team will provide an entertaining and upbeat performance that families will surely enjoy, featuring an outstanding collection of performances including hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, and ballet. All pro-ceeds from this event help to underwrite scholarships, team uniforms, camps, and competition expenses.

Saturday, February 9 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) M-A Performing Arts Center Tickets $12 adults/$7 students Donation drawing tickets $5 each or five tickets for $20

Tickets for the show can be purchased from Dance Team members, from Lisa Grossman at (650) 888-6763 or [email protected], or—if they’re still available—at the door. Last year tickets sold out before the show. Checks can be made payable to M-A Dance Team; cash is also accepted.


Parent-Teen Communication Expert Mike Riera Coming to M-A The spring semester brings exciting, nationally recognized speakers to the M-A Parent Education Series. Don’t miss renowned parenting expert Mike Riera, PhD, on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Dr. Riera is one of the country’s foremost authorities on understanding children and teens, recognized for providing no-nonsense, practical advice for parents of adolescents. He literally wrote the book on parent-teen communication in his bestsellers Uncommon Sense for Parents of Teenagers, A Field Guide to the American Teenager, and Staying Connected to Your Teenager: How to Keep Them Talking to You and Hear What They’re Really Saying. At M-A he will address “The Hidden Logic of Teenagers: How to Hear What They Aren’t Saying”: Ø Why teens do what they do and why they can’t/won’t explain it to you Ø How to tie discipline to the development of integrity Ø How to influence teens in the areas of their lives that matter the most Ø How to hear what teens are not quite saying Ø How to have the Big Talks: drugs, alcohol, sex, money, the Internet Ø How to maximize your influence Ø How adolescents develop physically, cognitively, socially Ø Why it’s more important to be a teen’s parent than a friend Ø And most of all, how to enjoy this beautiful (and frustrating) phase of family life!

Tickets available at mikerieramenloatherton.eventbrite.com.

Mike Riera appears regularly on television shows about parenting and for seven years was the parenting corre-spondent for the CBS Saturday Early Show. A longtime Bay Area resident and educator, Dr. Riera is currently the head of school at Brentwood School in Los Angeles.

M-A Parent Education Series events are FREE, sponsored by the Menlo-Atherton PTA and the Sequoia Healthcare District. For more information, please write [email protected] or call (650) 868-0590.

Dr. Mike Riera

“The Hidden Logic of Teenagers: How to Hear What They Aren’t Saying”

Thursday, January 31, 2013, 7:00–8:30 pm

M-A Center for the Performing Arts

Charlene Margot, program director


From the Guidance Office

Important Information for Spring 2013 Add/drop deadlines

Ø The last day to add a class during the second semester is January 18. Ø The last day to drop a class without a record appearing on the transcript is February 25. Ø The last day to drop a class with a record of withdrawal passing (WP) or withdrawal failing (WF) appearing on the

transcript is April 18. The latter will affect the student’s GPA.

First-semester grades

Ø First-semester grades were mailed the week of January 14, and the next progress report will be mailed the week of February 25.

Ø Reminder: Grading periods are every four and a half weeks. Reviewing first-semester grades with your student is a great opportunity to discuss improvements for second semester. Be sure to check http://portal.seq.org for information about grades and assignments.

Requesting homework for ill students Ø When a student is out ill for three days or more, please phone the Guidance Office at (650) 322-5311, ext. 5121 or

5122, to request homework. We will then contact the student’s teachers. A homework folder will be set up in the Guidance Office, and you can pick up the homework at the end of the day. Our office hours are 7:30 am to 3:45 pm.

Ø For students out fewer than three days, please check http://portal.seq.org, e-mail teachers directly, or have students check with their friends. Go to http://www.mabears.org to find teachers’ e-mail addresses.

Class of 2013

Ø Students who apply to private colleges need to request mid-year reports from the Guidance Office using the Mid-Year Transcript Request form. Students should submit the completed form and $2 per institution by the end of Janu-ary.

Ø Graduation will take place on June 6, 2013, at 4:00 pm. Please plan accordingly.

Classes of 2014 to 2016

Ø Registration for 2013–14: Guidance Counselors will be meeting with returning students beginning in January to reg-ister for classes for the 2013–14 academic year. Registration meetings will continue throughout February and March. Start discussing course selection with your student for the coming school year in order to plan an appropriate and balanced course load.

Ø Naviance: Ask your student about Naviance. All M-A students have access to this college and career search pro-gram. Most students have been introduced to Naviance. The Web site is http://connection.naviance.com/mahs.

Ø CAHSEE: State law mandates that students pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to re-ceive a high school diploma. Students’ first opportunity to take the CAHSEE is in the spring of tenth grade. Current tenth graders will take the CAHSEE on March 12 and 13.

Ø Cañada Middle College High School Program: Cañada Middle College is an alternative for eleventh and twelfth grade students with high potential who have the skills and sense of responsibility to succeed on a college campus. Students attend Cañada College, where they take college classes in the morning and high school classes taught by high school teachers in the afternoon. These are semester classes, not open-entry. Students must apply and take Ca-ñada College placement tests. Students and their parents who are interested in this program should attend an infor-mational meeting on either Thursday, January 31, or Tuesday, February 12, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Sequoia District board room at 480 James Ave. in Redwood City. Applications are due by March 15, 2013. Students must take placement exams once their Cañada College applications are processed. See page 20 for more information.

The Guidance Office sends a BIG THANK YOU to all the parent volunteers who came out at 7:20 in the morn-ing to hand out class schedules to your students. Thanks also to Gloria Principe and Mary Zarucchi for recruit-ing and coordinating the volunteers.

Silvia Torres-Garza, head guidance counselor Francine Andrade, Laura Duran, Karina Escobar-Weaver, Jason Kubo, and Lara Sandora, guidance counselors


De La Oficina de Consejería

Información Importante para la Primavera del 2013

Fechas de vencimiento para agregar/quitar clases

Ø El último día para agregar clases durante el segundo semestre será el 18 de enero. Ø El último día para quitar clases y que éstas no aparezcan en su expediente académico será el 25 de febrero. Ø El último día para quitar una clase con el record de WP (pasando) ó WF (reprobando) apareciendo en el expediente

académico será el 18 de abril. La calificación WF (reprobando) afectará su promedio general.

Calificaciones del primer semestre

Ø Calificaciones del primer semestre fueron enviadas por correo la semana del 14 de enero y el próximo reporte del progreso académico para segundo semestre será enviado la semana del 25 de febrero.

Ø Recordatorio: Los períodos de calificaciones son cada 4 semanas y media. Revise con su estudiante las calificaciones del primer semestre, lo cual es una gran oportunidad para discutir las mejorías necesarias para el segundo semestre. Asegúrese de revisar http://portal.seq.org para información acerca de calificaciones y tareas.

Reglamento del proceso para solicitar tarea para estudiantes enfermos

Ø Cuando un estudiante está ausente por enfermedad durante 3 días o más, por favor llame a la Oficina de Consejería al (650) 322-5311, ext. 5121 ó 5122, para solicitar tarea. Nosotros nos comunicaremos con los maestros del estudiante. Un folder para tarea será colocado en la Oficina de Consejería, donde usted podrá recoger la tarea al final del día. Nuestras horas de oficina son 7:30 am a 3:45 pm.

Ø Para estudiantes ausentes menos de 3 días, por favor revise http://portal.seq.org, envíe correos electrónicos a los maestros directamente, o pida a su estudiante que investigue con sus amigos. Puede entrar al sitio de M-A en Internet (www.mabears.org) para encontrar las direcciones electrónicas de los maestros de su estudiante.

Clase del 2013

Ø Los estudiantes que aplican a universidades privadas necesitan solicitar los formularios del reporte de medio año de la oficina de consejería usando el formulario “Mid-Year Transcript Request form.” Los estudiantes deben completar este formulario y traer $2 por cada universidad con su pedido a más tardar el 31 de enero.

Ø La graduación se llevará a cabo el 6 de junio, 2013, a las 4:00 de la tarde. Por favor planee de acuerdo a esta fecha.

Clases del 2014 hasta 2016

Ø Inscripción para 2013–14: Los consejeros se reunirán con sus estudiantes que van a regresar el próximo año comenzando en enero del 2013 para registrarlos para las clases del año académico 2013–14. Estas juntas de inscripción van a continuar a través de los meses de febrero y marzo del 2013. Esta es una oportunidad para que ustedes empiezen a hablar acerca de las clases que su estudiante va a escoger para el próximo año escolar y para planear un horario apropiado y balanceado.

Ø Naviance: Pregunte a su estudiante acerca de Naviance. Todos los estudiantes inscritos en la secundaria M-A tienen acceso a este programa de búsqueda para colegios y carreras. La mayoría de los estudiantes han sido introducidos al programa Naviance. La página en Internet es http://conection.naviance.com/mahs.

Ø CAHSEE: Todos los estudiantes tienen que pasar el Exámen de Salida (CAHSEE: California High School Exit Examination) para poder recibir el diploma de preparatoria. La ley del estado exige este requisito de graduación. La primera oportunidad que tienen los estudiantes para tomar este examen (CAHSEE) es durante la primavera del décimo grado. Los estudiantes en décimo grado tomarán los exámenes CAHSEE el 12 y 13 de marzo.

Ø Programa de Cañada Middle College High School: Cañada Middle College es una alternativa para los estudiantes del onceavo y doceavo grado con potencial alto quienes tienen las destrezas y sentido de responsabilidad necesarios para tener éxito en un colegio comunitario. Los estudiantes asisten a Cañada College, adonde toman clases de universidad durante la mañana y clases de preparatoria que enseñan maestros de preparatoria durante la tarde. Estas clases son en el ciclo del semestre de Cañada College. Los estudiantes tienen que aplicar a Cañada College y tomar los exámenes de ubicación. Los estudiantes que estén interesados en este programa deben asistir a una junta de


información con sus padres. Las juntas de información se llevarán a cabo el jueves, 31 de enero y el martes, 12 de febrero, de las 7:00 hasta las 8:00 de la noche en el salón de la mesa directiva del Distrito de Sequoia, cuya dirección es el 480 James Ave. en Redwood City. Las solicitudes para el programa deben entregarse a más tardar el 15 de marzo del 2013. Los estudiantes deben tomar los exámenes de ubicación en cuanto sus solicitudes para Cañada College sean procesadas. Consulte la página 20 para más información.

La oficina de consejería quiere brindar un gran agradecimiento a todos nuestros padres y madres voluntarios que se presentaron a las 7:20 de la mañana para distribuir los horarios de clase a sus estudiantes. También les damos las gracias a Gloria Principe y Mary Zarucchi por coordinar la presencia de todos los voluntarios.

Silvia Torres-Garza, encargada del Departamento de Consejería Francine Andrade, Laura Duran, Karina Escobar-Weaver, Jason Kubo, y Lara Sandora, consejeros

AP Tests

Sign-up Information Registration for the AP tests will be Wednesday, February 27, and Thursday, February 28, at lunch only, in the PAC lobby. The cost per test is $95, payable in cash or by check. If a student is taking multiple tests, one check for all is ac-ceptable. Make the check payable to Menlo-Atherton High School, and include the following information on the front: student’s first and last name and the exact title of the AP test(s) the student is taking. For example, “AP English” is not enough; we need to know if it’s AP English Lit or AP English Language. Students who are unable to register on February 27 or 28 may have a friend or relative do so for them. Students who need financial assistance should please see Lorrie Orcutt in the front office before regis-tering. Students who register for a test and then do not take the test will be charged a $20 cancellation fee per test.

As always you can enjoy student art throughout the school year. Artworks at all levels are on display all over campus. Some display locations are permanent:

Ø Administration Building advanced artist gallery in the Administration Building’s corridor

Ø Pride Hall Art Department display cases: all levels, 3D and 2D artworks Ø Library foyer display cases: ceramics, beginning and intermediate artworks Ø Library display panels: beginning and intermediate 2D artworks Ø Library niches and walls: beginning and intermediate 2D and 3D artworks


Career Center I would like to encourage all M-A seniors and their parents, along with any interested juniors and their parents, to attend Community College Night at M-A on Wednesday, February 27. At this excellent event, students will learn about getting started at community college, paying for community college, both transfer pro-grams and career/certificate programs, and student life. The evening will begin with forty-five minutes for stu-dents and parents to enjoy free pizza while visiting with representatives from our five local community colleges (Cañada, College of San Mateo, Skyline, Foothill, and DeAnza). Then a panel will talk about community college in general, answering questions about all aspects of community college and motivating students to begin their education at one of California’s hundred-plus community colleges. Students must sign up for this event in the Career Center; an RSVP by February 22 is necessary so I will know how much pizza to order and how many chairs we will need. People who have attended this event in the past have found it extremely valuable—and fun! I am a huge fan of students choosing to begin their education at a community college. (And choosing is the opera-tive word; many of our students who elect to go to community college have other options, but have made this choice.) California community colleges should not be considered as “last resorts” for students who “couldn’t do any bet-ter.” We are fortunate to have outstanding community colleges throughout California; the decision to attend one of these schools is often a wise one. Yes, it’s true that one purpose of community college is to make educa-tion accessible to all; therefore, students who did not do as well in high school can attend without regard to their academic record. (They often blossom there!) Open enrollment simply means students will begin at a variety of levels, and study at community colleges for varying lengths of time, depending on their needs. Community col-leges have excellent honors programs for top students, fine counseling services, and transfer agreements with many universities. (The fact that colleges such as the UCs and other highly selective colleges admit transfers from community colleges, and accept work done at those community colleges toward their degree, should be ample proof that community college coursework is on a par with the work students would be doing at those four-year colleges.) For students who are not altogether focused on what they want to study, for students who want early and direct career training, for students who aren’t ready to leave home, or simply for students who want to obtain a degree from a top-quality university without paying astronomical tuition for four years, com-munity college makes sense. This is also a great decision for students who could be admitted to four-year schools directly from high school, but who will, after assembling stronger academic records at community college, have more options than they would qualify for based on their high school records. When an M-A student makes a choice to begin at a community college, we should congratulate that student on a sensible decision! Alice Kleeman


M-A’s Own PSAT/SAT Prep

Parents of juniors, your students are coming down to the wire! We are enrolling students for the second spring session to prep for the May or June SAT. The first session this semester has already be-gun. We offer a five-week class, on campus, from 3:30 to 5 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, with a likely starting date of April 1. Our fee, based on the number enrolled, ranges from $100 to $225 and includes all necessary materials. (We have charged the top fee only once in our history dating back to 1980.) Once a student is seated in the class, the parent or guardian is responsible for the fee.

We will also have a waiting list for sophomores who have a fall sport that precludes their taking a PSAT prep just before the PSAT is given next fall. The PSAT happens only once a year, in October, and all juniors ought to take it as it is aimed at juniors, not sophomores.

For questions or to enroll your student, e-mail [email protected] (preferred) or call (650) 323-4066. Jane King, director

California Scholarship Federation

Sign-‐ups January 28 through February 1 during lunch

California Scholarship Federation (CSF) will be accepting applications for membership from January 28 through February 1. Sign-ups occur during lunch outside the library. Applications are available from the PTA Web site: go to maptabears.org and click “Forms & Flyers” on the left. Students should bring a completed application, the $4 membership fee, and a report card or transcript that shows fall 2012 grades. Download transcripts from Infinite Campus at http://portal.seq.org. Students should NOT go to the Guidance Office for a transcript!

Each qualifying student will be recognized in Pride Hall, and CSF Life and 100% members will be recognized during Award Night and in the graduation program.

For more information about CSF and its history, visit http://www.csf-cjsf.org. For questions, write Alice Hom at [email protected].


Mathematics Options

With students beginning to register for 2013–14 classes in late January and February, now is a good time to think about options available from the math department. M-A requires a minimum of two years of math to graduate. The UC system and the California state colleges require at least three years of math, including algebra II, and any student planning to attend a four-year college should complete at least through algebra II. Students can improve their college eligibility by taking as much math as possible in the traditional sequence of algebra I, geometry, algebra II, precalculus, and calculus. Students who have difficulty with algebra I may decide to take integrated math, a bridge course, before moving onto geometry. Algebra is considered the gateway course to college; without it, college success is unlikely. Al-gebra I is required for M-A graduation and is part of the math content of the California High School Exit Exam. Beyond that, as one of our calculus teachers, I can tell you that algebra skills can significantly affect a student’s calculus performance throughout the year. Calculus teachers have a saying: “Many times when solving a calculus problem, the first step is calculus and the rest is all algebra.” M-A has two options for the third year of math required by the California schools: AS algebra II and algebra II. The pre-requisite for AS algebra II is a minimum of a B in geometry, while algebra II requires only a C in geometry. AS algebra II is intended primarily for sophomores and freshman who intend to complete calculus. Algebra II is intended for seniors and juniors who have found math challenging but who still want rigorous preparation for college math courses. Please discuss these differences with your student if he or she plans to enroll in AS or regular algebra II next year. The math de-partment strongly recommends that juniors and seniors enroll in algebra II, not AS algebra II. Juniors leaving algebra II can take statistics or algebra II/trigonometry, which will prepare them for precalculus or other math courses required in college.

Another option for juniors or seniors is AP statistics or statistics. AP statistics requires completion of or concurrent en-rollment in precalculus, while statistics requires completion of or concurrent enrollment in algebra II. The two courses differ in pacing and content. AP statistics is a fun, hands-on course, but it moves at an intense pace, twice as fast as statis-tics. Statistics allows students more time to practice and master the material. The Math Department encourages students to take two math courses concurrently so that they can complete calculus and AP statistics. The majority of students tak-ing AP statistics are also enrolled in AP calculus or precalculus. Currently at M-A 160 students are taking AP statistics or statistics. Students also have the option of taking BC calculus or AB calculus. The complicated difference between these courses is explained in an annual January meeting of parents and students. Do note for future planning that BC calculus students participate in a four-week summer program (June 10 through July 5 this year) immediately following their precalculus course. Juniors and seniors who are not performing well in the college-prep math sequence can enroll in consumer math, which focuses on consumer and personal financial skills with an emphasis on using spreadsheets. Consumer math counts toward the two-year math requirement for graduation from our district. CAHSEE: The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) has become M-A’s most important standardized exam because of its emphasis in the No Child Left Behind program. We support the math content of the CAHSEE exam and believe it is a reasonable exam to pass. Seniors (class of 2013) have already had several opportunities to pass it and will have more opportunities. The Math Department offers a CAHSEE math-preparation class for interested students. This year’s sophomores (class of 2015) will be taking the CAHSEE exams for the first time on March 12 and 13. An eight-week program of daily review sessions has been integrated in the appropriate sophomore math classes.

If you have questions about the Math Department offerings, feel free to call me at (650) 322-5311, ext. 8719, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Gregg Whitnah, Math Department chair


Leadership

During the upcoming quarter, the sophomores will be planning and executing spring club training and club rush. They will also be fundraising and planning service projects to bring the class closer together and give back to the community. The juniors will be putting on an on-campus, informal dance on March 8. The dance is the class of 2014’s big-gest fundraiser, going toward the senior-year activities. The seniors have been setting up senior-class meetings to spread information about upcoming events and get new ideas. They have begun to plan for Prom, which will be held on Friday, April 5, at the San Francisco Galleria. They have also contin-ued fundraising with local businesses, such as Amici’s Night on January 22. The leadership class is planning the winter/spring rally, to be held on February 22.

Photo: Betsy Snow

Save the Date

Winter Sports Awards Night

Plan to attend the Winter Sports Awards Night on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:00 pm in the PAC.


Middle College Is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2013 Middle College is a program for Sequoia District eleventh and twelfth graders that enables students to earn their diplomas while taking college classes at the same time. The program saves students money and time once they are in college. Middle College provides a supportive pathway to college Students transition to college while still in high school—in a flexible and supportive environment. The high school curriculum includes a class in career and college readiness, where students learn Ø How to create an individualized plan for success after high school. Ø How to apply to college. Ø How to be organized, study effectively, and manage time. Ø How to work with professors.

Students can choose from a variety of college courses Anatomy Anthropology Astronomy Ballet Communications Engineering

Fashion merchandising Interior design IOS programming Latino literature Medical terminology 3D modeling

Philosophy Psychology Sociology Songwriting Yoga and many more!

To find out more about the Middle College program, please attend one of the information meetings, which will include an overview of the program, a chance to talk to current students and teachers, and an opportunity to have your questions answered. There are two upcoming information meetings: Thursday, January 31, and Tuesday, February 12, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Sequoia District board room located at 480 James Ave. in Redwood City (corner of James and Elwood). Applications are available in the M-A Guidance Office or at canadacollege.edu/middlecollege. Call (650) 306-3120 for more information. Application deadline is March 15, 2013.

WANTED

Old Computers and Parts, Working or Not

We will securely erase all information from your computers, refurbish them, and either place them in classrooms or send them home with needy, hard-working students.

We also need laser printers, digital cameras, memory cards, flash drives, LCD projectors, and just about any-thing else. Our Web site has a complete list: www.suekayton.com/MAHigh/Computerdonations.htm.

To donate a single item or donate a truckload from a company that is upgrading, please contact Sue Kayton at [email protected] or (650) 853-1711. Donations are tax-deductible.


Calling All Sponsors

WE NEED YOU IN THE RACE FOR M-A ATHLETICS!

8th Annual Big Bear Run

Sunday, May 5, 2013, 9:00 am

The Big Bear Run is more than a 5k race. It is a fun-filled community event and the core fundraiser for Menlo-Atherton athletics. Gathering families, neighbors, students, athletes, and businesses together, the race focuses on our common goal of supporting our school and sending the word out to the community that the Bears mean business! Celebrating our eighth annual race this year on Sunday, May 5, we anticipate well over 1200 registered participants, making the Big Bear Run one of the community’s most popular events.

Every year, M-A Athletic Boosters grants over $90,000 to fund the basic needs of teams and support more than nine hundred committed student-athletes. This effort ensures that our diverse student body benefits from an excellent education in and out of the classroom. Last year, the Big Bear Run raised enough money to purchase $36,000 in uniforms, $30,000 in basic equipment and training supplies, and $62,000 in coaches’ stipends. With-out this baseline support, the continuity of these enriching athletic programs will be compromised. The Big Bear Run fills the gap between basic state funding and the reality of our athletes’ promise.

Please join the Boosters and go to m-aboosters.org to make a donation and become a Big Bear Run sponsor. We are currently looking for corporate and family sponsors. Details on sponsorship levels are outlined on the next page. Contact Marci Coggins at [email protected] for more sponsorship information. For event questions, contact Big Bear Run cochairs Dana Hayse ([email protected]) and Diana Holliday ([email protected]).

Thank you to all the families who have already generously donated! Any contributions made between August 1, 2012, and May 5, 2013, will be counted as donations to the 2013 Big Bear Run with full sponsorship benefits.


2013 BIG BEAR RUN SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS Platinum sponsor—$5000 Ø Your name/logo on event banners displayed across Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Menlo Park and

Marsh Road and Middlefield in Atherton. Ø Your name/logo on all race bibs given to race participants. Ø Recognition in M-A’s monthly newsletter, TriVocis, which reaches over 1500 homes. Ø Most prominent placement of your name/logo on banners on perimeter of M-A campus. Ø Most prominent placement of your name/logo on popular race day T-shirts, posters, and publicity. Ø Opportunity to distribute promotional materials/samples on race day. Ø Five free entries for participants in the race and five free T-shirts. Ø Reserved parking space at M-A on race day.

Gold sponsor—$2500 Ø Recognition in M-A’s monthly newsletter, TriVocis, which reaches over 1500 homes. Ø Prominent placement of your name/logo on banners on perimeter of M-A campus. Ø Prominent placement of your name/logo on popular race day T-shirts, posters, and publicity. Ø Opportunity to distribute promotional materials/samples on race day. Ø Four free entries for participants in the race and four free T-shirts Ø Reserved parking space at M-A on race day.

Silver sponsor—$1000 Ø Recognition in M-A’s monthly newsletter, TriVocis, which reaches over 1500 homes. Ø Placement of your name/logo on banners on perimeter of M-A campus. Ø Your name/logo on popular race day T-shirt, posters, and publicity. Ø Opportunity to distribute promotional materials/samples on race day. Ø Three free entries for participants in the race and three free T-shirts

Bronze sponsor—$500 Ø Recognition in M-A’s monthly newsletter, TriVocis, which reaches over 1500 homes. Ø Your name/logo on popular race day T-shirt, posters, and publicity. Ø Opportunity to distribute promotional materials/samples on race day. Ø Two free entries for participants in the race and two free T-shirts

Family sponsor—$250 Ø Recognition in M-A’s monthly newsletter, TriVocis, which reaches over 1500 homes. Ø Your name on the popular race day T-shirts given to all participants. Ø One free entry for participant in the race and one free T-shirt.

Thank you and GO BEARS!


Timeline for seniors

Following is a month-by-month timeline of activities designed especially for seniors. January

Ø Senior Information Wall in room B21 will have calendars, forms, and all information necessary for seniors to have a smooth end of year.

February

Ø Sign-ups begin for students interested in giving a speech at graduation. A mandatory informational meeting for all students wishing to try out will follow in March.

Ø Jostens: If seniors aren’t sure whether they ordered their cap and gown, they can check the confirmation list on the Senior Info Wall. (They should check back each month for updates.)

March

Ø Graduation speech informational meeting: This meeting is mandatory for all students wishing to try out for the gradu-ation speech.

April

Ø Mandatory senior meeting: Students pick up senior packets and learn about end-of-year activities and graduation in-formation.

Ø Jostens: Pick up graduation announcements and any other graduation materials ordered from Jostens other than caps and gowns.

Ø Graduation speech tryouts: These are scheduled based on attendance at the mandatory informational meeting. May

Ø Senior Farewell tryouts: Students sign up on the Senior Info Wall in room B21. Ø Super Senior Monday: Students purchase Senior Week tickets and get information regarding graduation pictures, the

DVD, and cap and gown distribution. Ø Clearance slips: These very important forms will be handed out. Students will not walk the stage at graduation if they do

not complete a senior clearance slip! Ø Senior Farewell dress rehearsal. Ø Senior Farewell: Celebrate the talents of the graduating seniors and some surprise staff members.

June Senior Week

Ø Senior Picnic: The Seniors enjoy a day of fun. Ø Senior Awards Night: This evening celebrates the successes of the seniors. Ø Senior Breakfast: The PTA hosts a wonderful breakfast for the seniors. Ø Graduation rehearsal: Seniors must attend if they want to participate in the actual ceremony on Thursday. Ø GRADUATION! Seniors report to Ayers Gym at 3:00 pm. The ceremony starts at 4:00, and the graduates pick up

their diplomas in Pride Hall after the ceremony. Ø Grad Night Party: This PTA-sponsored event surprises the graduates with a late-evening celebration.


Mandarin/English Bilingual Story Time Every Thursday at 10:15 am

Menlo Park Library is excited to announce a new weekly bilingual story time in Mandarin Chinese and English for children aged five and under. Activities include stories, songs, finger plays, and plenty of fun with Ms. Stephanie. Supervising adults are requested to accompany their children.

The bilingual story time is free of charge and is sponsored by Friends of the Menlo Park Library. The library is located at 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park. For more information, visit www.menloparklibrary.org/children.html or call (650) 330-2530.

Menlo Park 公立圖書館為孩子們提供免费中文講故事的活動。每星期四早上10:15 請帶您的孩子来參加這些活動，籍此培養孩子的閲讀能力及上學讀書的興趣。有故事，唱歌和活动。欢迎大家来参加。

Play High School Rugby!

Rugby is a fast-paced, nonstop, intense game. Globally, rugby is the most played sport after soccer, and it is an Olympic sport. It builds strong bonds of friendship that last a lifetime. East Palo Alto Razorbacks Rugby Club invites you to join us. We are recruiting boys aged fourteen to eighteen to field a junior varsity and varsity team. The season begins February 2, and we are taking sign-ups now and throughout the season. Practices occur Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Ronald McNair Middle School’s football field, 2033 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto. For more information call (650) 257-0555 or e-mail [email protected]. Or visit our page on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/JrRazorbacks.


TriVocis Calendar—February 2013

Note: TriVocis calendar items are current as of January 26. For the most current, updated information about M-A events, please check the M-A Bears Web site at www.mabears.org and the weekly newsletter, BearNotes. Submit calendar entries by e-mail to [email protected].

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

January 28

CSF membership applications (M-A fall 2012 grades); lunch outside Library

Spring sports prac-tices begin

29


EL parent meeting; 6:00 pm M-A PAC cafe

30


SUHSD board meet-ing; 5:30 pm

31


M-A Parent Educa-tion: Dr. Mike Riera, “The Hidden Logic of Teenagers;” 7:00 pm; M-A PAC

Middle College infor-mation meeting; 7:00 pm; Sequoia District board room

February 1 CSF membership applications (M-A fall 2012 grades); lunch outside Library

2

4

Winter Spirit Week

5

Winter Spirit Week

CAHSEE testing for 12th grade

Math AMC contest; 5th and 6th periods

EL parent meeting; 6:00 pm; M-A PAC cafe

6 Winter Spirit Week CAHSEE testing for 12th grade

7

Winter Spirit Week

SDMSC meeting; Career Center; 3:30–4:45 pm

8

Winter Spirit Week

Registration deadline for March 9 SAT

9 ACT test; 8:00 am M-A Dance Team Show and Fundraiser; 6:00 pm; M-A PAC

11 March TriVocis article deadline

12

CAML math contest; lunch

EL parent meeting; 6:00 pm; Library

Middle College infor-mation meeting; 7:00 pm; Sequoia District board room

13

Foundation for the Future class of 2016 parent coffee, “Look-ing Ahead to Sopho-more Year”; 9:30–11:00 am; M-A PAC cafe


14 Valentine's Day

15 No school—Lincoln's birthday holiday

16

18 No school—Presidents' Day

19 20 21

SDMSC meeting; Staff Center; 4:30–6:30 pm

22

Winter/Spring Rally; double 4th period schedule Sign up in Career Center for Community College Night Feb. 27

23

M-A PTA Fashion Show—luncheon at 11:45 am and shows at 1:00, 4:00, and 7:30 pm; M-A PAC

25

Last day to drop a second-semester class

26

EL parent meeting; 6:00 pm; M-A PAC cafe

27

AP test registration; lunch; M-A PAC lobby

March TriVocis pub-lished


Community College Night; 6 pm

meeting; 5:30

M-A Community Col-lege Night, 6:00 pm; M-A PAC Cafe

28

AP test registration; lunch; M-A PAC lobby

March 1 2


Menlo-Atherton High School PTA 17th District of California PTA 555 Middlefield Road Atherton, CA 94027

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

TRIVOCIS Articles Editor: Jane Aaron Production Editor: Adriana Castro Silva Calendar Editor: Kathleen Balestra Mailing: Nancy Ryde, Corby Locke, Kelly Muenzen Proofreaders: Jane King, Becca Garcia Next submission deadline: February 11, 2013 Next publication date: February 27, 2013 Send article submissions to [email protected]. Send calendar entries to [email protected]. This issue was mailed and a PDF version posted online at www.mabearspta.org on January 30, 2013.

FUTURE EVENTS

March 5: PTA general meeting; 8:45 am; M-A PAC cafe March 6: Winter Athletic Awards Night; 7:00 pm; M-A PAC

March 8: Campus dance March 12 and 13: CAHSEE testing, grade 10

March 20, 21, and 22: M-A Spring Musical performances March 25–29: Spring break

April 1: No school April 5: Junior/Senior Prom

April 7–14: Foundation for the Future online auction April 25: M-A Open House

April 26: Minimum day May 5: 8th Annual Big Bear Run; 9:00 am

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR RECEIVING TRIVOCIS ! A copy of TriVocis is sent via USPS mail only to households who do not have an e-mail address in the Infinite Campus system. Households with an e-mail address in the Infinite Campus system will receive an alert each month with a link to the new TriVocis. Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions.

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