new logo 2010Hillsborough Schools Foundation Newsletter

Issue: # 3February/2011

Greetings!

 

Happy 2011!!  We hope all of you have had a wonderful start to the New Year. Congratulations to our Hillsborough School District for once again ranking in the top 1% of School Districts in the State of California (according to the 2010 API Scores).  It's thanks to the dedication of our administrators, teachers, students, parents and community members that we continue to be successful.  We look forward to your continued support and we hope to see you at our various community events scheduled for this Spring.  Here's the latest news from the Hillsborough Schools Foundation. 

 

Events
 
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Online Auction Opens February 25 at 8pm 

Bollywood Nights Dinner Dance March 12


It's that wonderful time of the year where we all come together to celebrate the success of our Hillsborough Schools.  Please join us on Saturday, March 12, 2011 for this year's Bollywood Nights Dinner Dance at the Westin in Burlingame.  Our dinner dance chairs will transport you to an exotic evening, Bollywood style.  Featuring a wine auction and live auction, attendees will be entertained by our own Crocker Rockers Band and DJ Romy.  So grab your Bollywood Attire (or festive cocktail attire) from your closet (or better yet, go shopping for some fun new outfit), gather a number of your friends and join us for another wonderful evening of fun and fundraising!

ONLINE AUCTION

Want to get in on the festivities in advance?  Just log on to www.hsf.org at 8 p.m. on February 25 and start your bidding.  This year's remarkable dinner dance auction committee has put together even more unique items that will be available for your bids!  From the exciting pay to play parties, one-of-a-kind vacation packages and activities for kids and families, we've got it all.  Bidding ends at 10 p.m. on March 7.  So bid, bid, bid and WIN, WIN, WIN.   

 

New Opportunities
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Foundation Friends
Kick-off event on May 5, 2011. 

 
Foundation Friends is an organization created to maintain the connection and camaraderie among past parents of Hillsborough Schools.  We have an exceptional parent community whose enthusiasm and interest in our schools continues long past 8th grade graduation!  The group will help form tables at HSF events, provide opportunities to meet key school and HSF administrators, and work together to strengthen our community/school bond. 
 

Please watch for information regarding our first coffee on Thursday, May 5th, featuring an opportunity to discuss "What to expect in High School" with former Crocker parents.

 HSF RAISING EXCELLENCE

Thanks to the generosity of our student, alumni and community families,the Hillsborough Schools Foundation Annual Giving Team is excited to announce that, to date, over 60% of current parents and community members have pledged or made their donation to our campaign.  Our Annual Giving Team is especially grateful for the generosity of the alumni/community families who continue to support HSF even though their children have already graduated from our wonderful schools.  Thank you for "paving the way" to excellence for our next generation of students.

If you haven't had a chance to send in your donation, please log on to

http://hsf.org/annualgiving.html  

and make your secure donation today.  

 

In This Issue
Bollywood Nights
Foundation Friends
Upcoming Events
Quick Links
HSF Shopping
HSF Garage
HillsboroughTogether
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Upcoming Events & Hillsborough News

Bollywood Online Auction begins on February 25 at 8 p.m and ends on March 7 at 10 p.m. 

online auction link


Bollywood Dinner Dance
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ickets can now be purchased online by clicking this image:

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The event will take place on March 12 at the Westin in Burlingame.  Gather some of your friends and join us in the celebration.  Transport yourself to a Bollywood Night!


Family Fun Run

This year's Fun Run will take place on Sunday, June 5.  Check our website for updates at

 www.hsf.org

Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance

This year's event will take place on Sunday, August 28th at Crystal Springs Golf Course.  We hope you'll continue to support this worthwhile and community building event.


Town Memorial Day Parade Returns

After last year's highly successful Centennial Memorial Day Parade, the Town has decided to host another Parade this year on Monday, May 30 at 11:00 am.  If you would like to volunteer or participate, call 375-7508 or contact

parade@hillsborough.net

Look for more information on the Town's website at www.hillsborough.net 

 

Janet Chun Retires from Crocker

Our wonderful principal, Mrs. Janet Chun, announced her retirement this year.  After sixteen years in our district and thirty three years of teaching, Mrs. Chun will be retiring (or graduating) with the Class of 2011. Please join us in sending your congratulations and well-wishes to Mrs. Chun.   

Congratulations to our Citizens of the Year Linda and Michael Fitzpatrick and Community Care Recipient Willy Murphy. 


Join the Associated Parent Group as they honor Willy Murphy at the Opening Day Ceremony of Little League Baseball on March 5th and celebrate the achievements of Linda and Michael Fitzpatrick throughout the year.  APG would like to thank the entire Hillsborough community for submitting so many wonderful nominations and congratulations to the nominees and this year's recipients.