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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.

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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

Tiffany Valencia

12th Grade

Julia Goudey

11th Grade

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?

Students with a Perspective

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

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/

Getting Students in class on Day One

Freshman Transition

Katelyn LaPine

Freshman Transition Coordinator English Teacher

Cat Burton-Tillson

Library Media Specialist Freshman Transition Assistant

The Freshman Transition program is an experiential mentorship program

• ffered 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,
• rganization, mindfulness, strength and diversity, and other topics

pertinent to M-A.

Freshman Transition

Introducing our Administrative Vice Principal Team!

Stephen Emmi

11th/12th Graders Last Names: All

• Intervention, Support, & Attendance
• Freshmen Transition
• Student Activities, Extra Curriculars, Athletics
• Getting Connected
• Essential Services

Emily Rigotti

9th/10th Graders Last Names: M-Z

Nick Muys

9th/10th Graders Last Names: A-L

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 for 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!

Student Supports beyond Week 1

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- You can help!

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!

Administrative Vice-Principal’s Office

(A-L) Nicholas Muys ext. 50123 Angel Bugarini (secretary) ext. 50131

(M-Z)

Emily Rigotti ext. 50130 Blanca Ventura (secretary) ext. 50134

Guidance Office Lorenzo Gomez ,Registrar Ext. 50124 Wendy Mosqueda, Guidance Information Specialist Ext. 50122 Lilia Vega, Data/Guidance Information Specialist Ext. 50121 Principal’s Office

Simone Rick Kennel ext. 50110 Noemy Menjivar (secretary) ext. 50111

Instructional Vice-Principal’s Office

Karl Losekoot ext. 50112 Lorry Orcutt ext. 50113

Attendance Office

Adriana Gonzalez

• Ext. 50101

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.)