Menlo-Atherton High School 9th Grade Welcome Webinar
Welcome to the M-A Community! FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE Co-Presidents: Linda McGeever & Suzanne O’Brien PTA Co-Presidents: Tina Lin & Taylor Perkins ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Co-Presidents: Scott Lohmann & Mark Meyer ENGLISH LEARNERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ELAC) ELAC President: Monica Corona STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Julia Goudey, Class of 2022 Thomas Taufui, Class of 2022 Tiffany Valencia, Class of 2021 M-A ADMIN TEAM & STAFF Parent Outreach Coordinator: Lilly Quinonez Library Media Specialist: Cat Burton-Tillson Freshman Transition Coordinator: Katelyn LaPine Principal: Simone Rick-Kennel Instructional Vice Principal: Karl Losekoot Administrative Vice Principals: Stephen Emmi, Nick Muys, Emily Rigotti
M-A Foundation Supports Academic Excellence Supports vital academic programs ★ 501(c)3 charitable organization ★ $2.5 million goal ★ Same as last year ○ For same-year gift ○ 40 parent volunteers ★ Ann-Marie Meacham, ED ★ Funding same great programs in this new ★ environment Preserved all electives & AP courses ○ Supported teacher professional ○ development over summer Virtual homework & writing centers ○
Working Together For Our Students & Teachers
PTA Supports Students, Parents & Teachers What does PTA fund? ● Students - Freshman Transition - Freshman Challenge Day - Student leadership - Student planner/publications - Scholarships/awards - Math competitions - Service learning - Graduation programs Parents/Community - BearNotes - Parent education - Canned Food Drive - COVID relief Teachers - Mini-grants - Staff appreciation - Essential classroom supplies Your contributions fund these activities: donate at mabearspta.org ● $250 suggested donation, $20 minimum donation ○ Goal: 550 members ○ We cannot do it without your help - we need parent volunteers! ● -
English Learners Advisory Council (ELAC) ELAC advises the Principal and Site Council on the effectiveness and needs of M-A’s program for its 400+ English Learners (ELs). About 120 M-A students take English Language Development classes & about 300 are long-term English Learners. ELAC parent members are a core group within M-A’s comprehensive series of Parent Events and Trainings on High School Effectiveness and Preparation for College.
M-A Sports Boosters Success! M-A High School Athletics has been successful winning the Commissioners Cup 11 straight times! ★ In 2018, our football team won its first ever Div 3 State Championship! ★ Numerous other PAL Team, as well as individual Conference Championships! ★ Support! M-A Sports Boosters is made up of 16 parents, community members, businesses and alumni. ★ We raise approximately $225K each and every year, to fill the gap required to be successful. ★ Our ask is $250 per athlete or whatever amount may be considered a meaningful gift for your family. ★ Supplies! Freshman Teams ★ Coaches Stipends ★ Uniforms ★ Equipment ★ Contact information: www.m-aboosters.org + “Like Us” on FACEBOOK@menloathertonathleticboosters ● Booster Board ● Amount needed to be funded ● $250 Ask ● How to donate ● Items funded ● Bear Wear - new items ● Seasons #1 + #2 ●
Principal Simone Kennel Welcome to 9th grade students and families! Navigating our way together ● Students with a Perspective ● M-A's Back to School Plan Plan de regreso a la escuela Tonight’s slide show will be sent to families
Students with a Perspective Julia Goudey Tiffany Valencia 11th Grade 12th Grade
Students with a Perspective Introductions Name, Grade ● Subjects, Extra Curriculars, Connections at M-A ● Tips for Distance Learning How to stay connected and stay involved ● Transition to High School Successes and Challenges ● What to expect at M-A?
From the Instructional Vice Principal- Karl Losekoot Distance Learning- Yes, there’s a bell schedule! ● Sample weekly plans for learning ● Accessing classes on your first day ● Student online onboarding ●
Guidance Counselors are here to help!
Distance Learning Bell Schedule
First Week Bell Schedule 8/17-8/21 7th Period
Getting Students in class on Day One Step 1: Students need their login information: User name: student ID number ● Password: First and last Name Initials + 6 digit birthdate ● (For example: jb090405) Step 2: Students need Student Schedule (Access Through Infinite Campus) Steps 3: Students go into CANVAS Learning Platform Step 4: Students click on the course for appropriate period; ZOOM links for each course will be listed on Home Page. Step 5: Students will sign in to ZOOM and Create an SEQ Zoom Link All links and information is on https://www.mabears.org/
Freshman Transition Cat Burton-Tillson Katelyn LaPine Library Media Specialist Freshman Transition Coordinator Freshman Transition Assistant English Teacher
Freshman Transition The Freshman Transition program is an experiential mentorship program offered to all freshman students. Monthly, online community building ● Mentorship through student-led lessons and activities ● Speakers (staff and guests) on topics related to high school transition, ● organization, mindfulness, strength and diversity, and other topics pertinent to M-A.
Introducing our Administrative Vice Principal Team! Stephen Emmi Nick Muys Emily Rigotti 11th/12th Graders 9th/10th Graders 9th/10th Graders Last Names: All Last Names: A-L Last Names: M-Z Intervention, Support, & Attendance ● Freshmen Transition ● Student Activities, Extra Curriculars, Athletics ● Getting Connected ● Essential Services ●
Student Supports for Week 1 Do you need a computer or hotspot? Come to Arena Check-In tomorrow 9:30am-12pm ● (access in the Gym Lot) How do I find my class schedule? Follow instructions on www.mabears.org ● Help! I can’t login on Day 1! Call M-A for help 650-322-5311 ● Will attendance be taken? Yes! Make sure to log on to all your classes on Zoom. ● I’m hungry! Breakfast & Lunch will be served Mondays & Thursdays 10am-1pm , ● drive-through only at the front of the school (ongoing during distance learning)
Student Supports beyond Week 1 Intervention, Support, & Attendance Lots of supports at M-A: reach-out for help! ● Examples: ● Tutoring & Homework Centers ○ Writing Center ○ Study Skills for all students with IEP’s ○ M-A Library Website ○ Teacher Office Hours ○ Guidance Counselors - email & make an appointment ○ Freshman Transition & Buddy System ○ Life Skills ○ Freshmen Welcome Assemblies on Wednesday (8/19/20) ○ Student Activities, Extracurriculars, & Athletics Clubs will be meeting virtually! ● Fall Sports have been postponed until January ● Check your Seq Email for updates from Leadership Students! ●
Parents and Caregivers- You can help! Establish consistent routines and concrete expectations • Work with your your student to define the physical space for study • Take an active role in helping your children process their learning by asking questions. Become a partner learner. • Encourage your student to reach out to teachers and attend office hours • Begin each day with a check-in; end each day with a check-out • Encourage physical activity and exercise • Remain mindful of your child’s stress or worry • Monitor how much time your child is spending online • Keep your children social, but set rules around their social media. • Establish times for quiet and reflection
Parents and Caregivers- Support Coming in Spanish soon
Thank you. We are here to help Communication: www.mabears.org Weekly school messenger updates, M-A PTA Bear Notes Contact Us! Guidance Office Administrative Vice-Principal’s Office Lorenzo Gomez ,Registrar Ext. 50124 (A-L) Attendance Nicholas Muys ext. 50123 Office Angel Bugarini (secretary) ext. 50131 Wendy Mosqueda, Guidance Adriana Gonzalez Information Specialist Ext. 50122 Ext. 50101 (M-Z) Emily Rigotti ext. 50130 Lilia Vega, Data/Guidance Information Blanca Ventura (secretary) ext. 50134 Specialist Ext. 50121 Instructional Vice-Principal’s Office Principal’s Office Karl Losekoot ext. 50112 Simone Rick Kennel ext. 50110 Lorry Orcutt ext. 50113 Noemy Menjivar (secretary) ext. 50111
Bears 3 W’s Campaign: Do your part now! We all want to be back at school! Help get us there! ● WASH your hands ● WEAR your face covering ● WATCH your distance (6 ft.)
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