ABOUT US
The Menlo-Atherton PTA works in partnership with the Menlo-Atherton High School administration and staff to enhance the experience of all members of the M-A community. Membership is open to all parents, school administrators, staff, and students.
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The PTA keeps parents informed about school activities, raises funds to support educational and outreach programs, and organizes and provides volunteers for many activities that contribute to making M-A a unique and special school that supports and nurtures all students.
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​Facilitates communication between home and school through the weekly newsletter, BearNotes, supports Parent Socials to connect parents, and provides funding for the Parent Education Series.
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Awards grants to teachers, staff, and student clubs to fund special projects, teaching materials, books, equipment, and presentations.
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Funds the M-A student planners, and the student publications The Mark and The Chronicle.
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Sponsors student scholarships, assistance funds, and runs the California Scholarship Federation program at M-A.
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Sponsors and provides volunteers for Challenge Day.
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Supports school staff by providing volunteers, and by hosting various appreciation events throughout the year including the annual appreciation luncheon.
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Provides a representative to the Shared Decision Making Site Council (SDMSC) and facilitates the election of parent representatives to the SDMSC and the Site Council, the policy and decision-making bodies of the school.
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Organizes Senior Week activities, Senior Lunch and Grad Night as well planning and executing decoration of the graduation stage.