eNotes

Upper School eNotes May 20, 2013

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
63^rd Annual Menlo Benefit—M:13 Portal to the Future
THIS Friday, May 24, Lunch 11:30 am, Dinner 6:00 pm, The Tent. Find all the event details here or visit the M:13 webpage here.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Campus Store Hours
— Monday, May 20: open only 10:00 am-1:00 pm
— Tuesday, May 21: closed
— Friday, May 31: closed
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Memorial Day: School Closed
Monday, May 27. Enjoy the break.

Day 9
Tuesday, May 28. Classes begin at 9:00 am.

Orchestra Spring Noontime Concert
Wednesday, May 29, 12:15-1:00 pm, Spieker Ballroom. Features Elena Ariza performing Haydn Cello Concerto in D, mvt 1, plus more music by soloists Clarissa Klein, the Menlo Orchestra Brass and the Menlo Orchestra Woodwinds, in music for our Spain Tour in June. Lunch provided to go with musical sustenance!

Final Exams
Thursday, May 30-Wednesday, Jun. 5. Unlike December exams, these are one-a-day exams. In some classes students will have pen and paper tests, and in others there will be project presentations. Therefore, there is no common schedule for all students. Your child should consult the exam schedule posted around campus; for presentations, makeup exams or review sessions, they should consult their teacher. Students may be done before the end of the school day.

Last Day of School/Day on the Green
Wednesday, June 5. Students finish exams, enjoy a BBQ lunch and spend the afternoon signing yearbooks.

Commencement
Friday, June 7, 9:30 – 11:30 am, The Loop.

NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Be Green—Recycle Books
Menlo offers, with MBS Direct, an on-campus book buyback sale. Read the guidelines. Visit Menlo’s virtual campus store to generate a quote, print two copies and bring quotes with cleaned books to the Campus Store. Questions? Email tickets@menlschool.org. Schedule:
— Seniors only: May 28-Jun. 3, 7:30 am-3:30 pm, Campus Store.
— Grades 6-12: June 4, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; Jun. 5, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Academic Support, Student Center.

Parking Alert Continues This Week!
Wednesday, May 15-Wednesday, May 30. Main parking lot closed as the tent is constructed and outfitted for Menlo’s annual Benefit. Parking on campus VERY limited; all encouraged to carpool. Off-site parking available each day 7:30 am-4:00 pm in the LDS Church parking lot at 1105 Valparaiso. A shuttle service will run between the school and Church. Schedule: 7:40–8:30 am (9:15 am on Day 9); 11:45 am–1:15 pm; 1:45 pm–4:00 pm. Students REQUIRED to park in the LDS church parking lot. Menlo’s main parking lot reopens Wednesday, May 30.

Watch the Norm Tribute Video
Watch the video tribute that was shown at the Celebration of Norm Colb to honor his 20 years as Head of School.

Summer Internships Available
Is your student or young alum looking for something to do this summer? Suggest they check Menlo’s CBC list of internships and shadows via MyMenlo using their own student login ID at my.menloschool.org/cbc.

International Student Hosting Opportunities Still Available
Four international students will enroll in the Upper School next year: a sophomore girl from Germany who plays water polo and volunteers at an animal hospital; a junior girl from Spain who plays volleyball and has been class president; a senior girl from Botswana who is a student leader and dancer; and Duncan He, a hardworking student from China who enjoys basketball and is returning to Menlo for his senior year. Interested in hosting one of these students for either the fall or spring semester? Contact Peter Brown at peter.brown@menloschool.org.

Announcing SummerArts@Menlo
Menlo is pleased to launch the inaugural season of SummerArts@Menlo, offering classes in a variety of creative arts disciplines, including collage, sculpture and photography, iPad art, rock band, hip hop and clowning. Courses run June 24-28, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Enrollment open to students from Menlo and the community at large, ages 13-18. Tuition: $375 plus materials. See class descriptions and program details here.

Summer and Fall Book Lists Now Available
Summer Books may be purchased from MBS Direct starting June 1. Fall books can be found on the Menlo School Booklist Generator, and can be purchased from MBS starting July 1.

Missed the MSA meeting with the Next Head of School, Than Healy?
Read the minutes here. Visit the MSA webpage to access the minutes from all 2012-13 MSA meetings.

Donate Guitars to the Creative Arts & Design Center
Do you have extra guitars at home that are never used? Do you want to find a new home for them? If so, Student Council is looking for donations of guitars to place in the CADC for students to practice on and use at school! Interested in donating? Contact student David Ball at david.ball@menloschool.org.

AP Exam Score Distribution
Students’ AP scores will be available in July only online and will not be sent to you in the mail. To get AP scores, students must sign up for a free College Board account at apscores.org. Once signed up, students will receive emails explaining how and when to access scores. Those who have taken the SAT or participated in other College Board programs may already have an account. Try signing in at apscores.org before attempting to register. To access scores, students will need to make note of their AP number when taking exams. After APs are completed, the student pack, which includes student AP numbers, will also be placed in student mailboxes.

BENEFIT M:13 PORTAL TO THE FUTURE
M:13 PORTAL TO THE FUTURE
Access the M:13 webpage here for all the latest Benefit information!

Count Down to M:13 Portal to The Future: Volunteers Needed
The Benefit could not happen without the many volunteers working hard to make the event a success. If you haven't had a chance to help, consider volunteering in the Tent this week, as a dresser backstage during the lunch or dinner show, or after the Benefit. To help this week: Contact Toni Paterson at tonipaters@aol.com, Debbie Machlin at Debbie.Machlin@gmail.com or access the online form here. To help as a dresser, sign up or contact Meg Nibbi at 415.203.5725.

Update Your Reservation with Changes, Guests, Meal Preference, Donation Drawing
The Benefit is only a week away so access your reservation now to add info or make changes. If your plans or attendance needs have changed, please consider converting your reservation to a Fund-a-Future, Underwriting and/or Donation Drawing contribution. Your donation will go directly to supporting Financial Aid at Menlo. Questions? Email Anihita Thornycroft at Tanahita.thornycroft@hotmail.com.

M:13 Live Auction – You Don’t Have to Attend to Bid
Contact your friends and get your bidding group together to assure you are ready to bid on one of the fabulous auction items being offered at this year’s Benefit. Live Auction Items can be previewed in the catalogue you received in the mail or online. Remember: You do not have to attend the evening event to participate in the auction. Menlo’s development staff is available to bid on your behalf. Preview the M:13 Live Auction here and access the absentee bidding form here. Questions? Contact Diane Clausen at mailto:dclausen@menloschool.org.

Benefit Dinner Wine Pairing Auction
The Wine Pairing Auction is OPEN until THIS Wednesday, May 22, 10:00 pm. If you enjoy exceptional and rare wines, consider bidding to enhance your dinner at the Benefit evening event. Carefully curated French and California wines that will be delivered to your Benefit table, are being offered. Wine pairings consist of 4 to 6 bottles. View the pairings offered and bid at www.biddingforgood.com/menloauction.

Count-Me-In Online Auction Items Still Available Until Wednesday May 22, 10:00 pm
The M:13 Online Auction may be closed but you still have the opportunity to sign up for selected Count-Me-Ins. If you missed out on purchasing a ticket for the all-school Rolling in the Dough Dinner and Party or the Harvey Helms’ fashion tips at Martinis, Moms & Harvey Helms, use this opportunity to sign yourself up! Tickets will be available for these CMIs and many others until May 22, 10:00 pm.

GRADE LEVEL NEWS
Grade 9
— Visit the Freshman Class webpage for a Frosh calendar of what’s coming up.
— Save the Date: Frosh Pool Party. Believe it or not, the end of the school year is racing towards us! The Freshman Class Pool Party will be Wednesday, Jun. 5, at the Listwins’ home in Woodside. Frosh will have lunch at school after finals and then head to the party around 2:30 pm. They should bring swimsuits, sunscreen and towels. Able to drop off and/or pick up a group? Contact Elizabeth Gish at elizabeth.gish22@gmail.com. More info coming to you here, next week.
— “Let’s Do Lunch.” Join the fun and let the conversations flow with other ninth grade parents all while dining off campus. Next luncheon: Wednesday, May 29, 12:30 pm at Menlo Hub on El Camino, 650.321.6882. No host. Please respond here by Monday, May 27, 10:00 am. Questions? Contact Lisa Henske at lhenske@pacbell.net.

Grade 10
— Bookmark the Sophomore Class webpage for all the latest news.
— Save the Date: End of Year Pool Party for sophomore students on Wednesday, Jun. 5, 2:30-4:30 pm at the Hammarskjold house. More details to follow.
— Summer SAT & ACT Test Prep offered by Revolution Prep on the Menlo School campus this summer: early session is June 11-27 and late session is July 8-24. To enroll call 1.877.738.7737 or go to www.revolutionprep.com. Financial assistance available to students with need (see your college counselor before enrolling).
— Free SAT Subject Test Prep Classes. Menlo teachers will offer free, on-campus SAT Subject Test prep classes in May for Biology, Chemistry, Math IIC and Literature. Classes will help students prepare for the June 1 Subject Tests. Click here for schedules and to learn how to sign up.

Grade 11
— Visit the Junior Class webpage for all the latest news.
— Summer SAT & ACT Test Prep offered by Revolution Prep on the Menlo School campus this summer: early session is June 11-27 and late session is July 8-24. To enroll call 1.877.738.7737 or go to www.revolutionprep.com. Financial assistance available to students with need (see your college counselor before enrolling).
— Summer College Essay Writing Workshop: August 12-15, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. It’s not too late for junior students to sign up for this valuable workshop! Menlo college counselors along with college admission representatives from several colleges will work with students on developing their college essays. Admission is free to current juniors. To register, email Sue Reardon at sreardon@menloschool.org.
— Free SAT Subject Test Prep Classes. Menlo teachers will offer free, on-campus SAT Subject Test prep classes in May for Biology, Chemistry, Math IIC and Literature. Classes will help students prepare for the June 1 Subject Tests. Click here for schedules and to learn how to sign up.

Grade 12
— Visit the Senior Class webpage for up-to-date information on the Class of 2013. Find the latest information on the Benefit here.
— Grad Night: Friday, June 7. FORMS/PAYMENT DUE THIS WEDNESDAY! All seniors head off to a surprise location to celebrate. Drop off at Menlo loop at 5:45 pm (Grads may NOT drive themselves). Return to Menlo around 1:45 am. Payment, Trip Agreement and Permission forms due by May 22 to the campus store. More details and RSVPs here. Questions? Contact Gina Baldwin, ginabaldwin4@gmail.com or Mary Pinkus, gmacepinkus@yahoo.com.
— Updated Benefit Week Rehearsal Schedule: Please review the schedule here for all models and entertainers during the week of the Benefit. It is important that seniors are present for all rehearsals scheduled for their particular role classification. Role assignments for each senior can be found in the following list: Models, Entertainers and Crew.
— Senior photographs, revealed and featured at the M:13 Portal to the Future, available for families to take home after the evening event. Additional Annie Barnett photographs, taken at the Senior Class M:13 kick-off night, available for purchase after May 24. Link provided post-Benefit in this section and on the senior webpage. The cost of these photographs has been offset by a generous donation from Annie Barnett Photography. All proceeds go toward supporting Financial Aid. Questions? Contact Jane Burgess at brockburg@gmail.com.
— Graduation 101 on the Senior Class page has descriptions of all the end-of-year events Menlo has planned for the Class of 2013. Timing, dress code and RSVP information are all included. Graduation packet should have arrived with more information about commencement and the senior events. Questions? Contact Cathy Chen, Senior Class Dean, or Liz Segura, Assistant to the Student Life Office.

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