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This Week
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Monday, January 21
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school
Tuesday - Friday, January 22 - 25
Wednesday, January 23
Friday, January 25
See the Hillview calendar for more important dates and events.
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Tuesday, January 29
Monday, February 11
Friday, February 15
- February break, no school
Monday, February 18
- February break, no school
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| MPAEF |
MPAEF Campaign Continues Strong into 2013
Our annual campaign has been up and running for several months now and over the holiday break we've been busy gathering important data to share with our parent community. This status update will help us to prepare for the second half of the campaign and to set strategies towards reaching the District's $4 million need.
Coming Soon ... Look for activities and events that will support our campaign and schools, including:
- An exciting announcement from your school's principal later this week that we hope will inspire new donors and increase donations!
- MPAEF Auction -- save the date for April 27. Planning for our Spring auction is already underway and event details will be released shortly. Contact Karen Dearing or Cyndy Hogan to help with auction solicitations, event planning and support, decor, marketing, raffle and more!
- A new District-wide family fun event in June that will bring students and parents together from all four schools -- all in the name of raising dollars for our kids' education!
As we start this new year, please consider making a gift that will materially impact your child's educational experience. Your gift matters!
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| ParentEd |
Challenge Success Online Parenting Class:
Dr. Denise Pope, Dr. Madeline Levine and Jim Lobdell.
50% off when purchased during month of January (you can take the course anytime).
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"Take It Personally" Study Group with Project Cornerstone
Wednesdays, January 23 - February 27
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Hillview Library
Building assets in our children might be some of the most important work we do as parents. How can we help our kids thrive? What is most important in helping my child succeed in school academically AND in life? How can I show my child I support their efforts and dreams? These questions and more will be answered in a six-week parent study group series facilitated by Pam Von Wiegand, founder of Project Cornerstone.
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with Dr. Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
Tuesday, January 29, 7 p.m.
Hillview Performing Arts Center
NOTE: We've opened up balcony seating - please email nscott@mpcsd.org to reserve a seat!
The Friends of the Menlo Park Library present a special evening with Stanford Psychology Professor and Author Dr. Carol S. Dweck, PhD, whose work has demonstrated the role of mindsets in student motivation and has shown how praise for intelligence can undermine motivation and learning. With a growth, rather than fixed mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work - brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. To register, click here.
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with Madeline Levine
Wednesday, January 30
9 a.m., Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, Palo Alto
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7 p.m., St. Andrews Episcopal School, Saratoga
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Thursday, January 31, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
M-A Center for the Performing Arts
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
2:30 - 5:30 p.m., Hillview Middle School
Save the date! More information coming soon.
For a complete listing of all parent education events in and around our community, please visit the district's ParentEd webpage.
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| Lunch Clubs |
Parents, there are many exciting and enriching opportunities for Hillview students at lunch these days:
- Lunch Intramurals - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Math Competition Team - Tuesdays (plus an after school meeting on Tuesday or Wednesday)
- Hillview Fellows - Every other Tuesday
- Dance/Cheer Club - Wednesdays
- Science Club - Wednesdays
- Open Studio Art Club - Thursdays
- Quiz Bowl - Fridays
- Book Clubs - Once per month (usually Fridays)
For more information, click here.
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| Got Pokemon? |
Do you have a son or daughter who is interested in strategy and/or card games such as Pokemon or Dungeons & Dragons?
We are trying to gauge the interest of students in having a safe and fun place to play these strategy and/or card games during lunch time. If you think your son or daughter might be interested in having a place to join with others who enjoy these games, please email Mr. Burmeister.
This opportunity is brought to you by Hillview's Asset Development Team in their effort to create a place where all kids belong!
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| Music News and Notes |
Congratulations to flautist, Kristina Lee, on being selected to the All-State Junior High Honors Band. Kristina is the first Hillview student to have ever received this honor.
Band members for this ensemble were chosen from more than 1,600 applications. Kristina plays in both the Hillview Concert Band and Jazz Band. She is also a member of the El Camino Youth Symphony and was selected to be a soloist with their orchestra in March. Congratulations Kristina!
At the most recent board meeting, violinst Michael Sze and pianist Jerry Liu performed a short jazz composition. Michael was also recognized, along with bassist Alexa Roumeliotis and flautist Kristina Lee for being selected to perform at the CMEA Bay Section Honors Festival.
Mark your calendars! On Monday, February 11, the Hillview Jazz Band, 7/8 Concert Band and 7/8 Orchestra will be performing with the M-A Joint Concert at the M-A PAC. This concert features ensembles from Hillview, La Entrada and M-A. The music starts at 7 p.m. and will finish by 8:30 p.m. Come hear what wonderful musicians we have! The event is free. Please bring a friend.
Disneyland Update:
To All 7/8 Concert Band, 7/8 Orchestra & Jazz Band members & families - if you have not received the Disney letter that was sent out last week, please contact Mr. Vaughan IMMEDIATELY. We need to hear from you ASAP!
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| Seeking PTO Board Nominations |
The Hillview PTO is looking for volunteers to serve on the Executive Board for the 2013 - 2014 school year. The Board works with the school staff and parents to create and support vital school programs and events. Get involved and become a part of the Hillview community.
Nominate yourself or someone you know to serve as Co-Vice Presidents, Vice-Treasurer, Auditor, Financial Secretary, Communications Chair, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary or Volunteer Coordinator (a new position!).
Nominations will be received until Friday, February 8. Email Russ Peterson or Juliana Andersen with your nominations.
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| Scoliosis Screening |
For parents of 7th Grade Girls and 8th Grade Boys:
Last week, a letter was sent home with your student regarding screening for scoliosis as mandated by California Education Code 49452.5. This screening will occur January 22 - 25 during PE.
Volunteers are needed to help students during the screenings. If you are the parent of a 7th grade girl or an 8th grade boy and would like to help out, please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040F4AACA87-help.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Christie, RN, District Nurse at 321-7140, ext. 5911.
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| Parent Survey |
Hillview is embarking on a Design-Thinking process with the goal of answering the question, "How should our program, offerings, and opportunities change to meet the changing needs of the world into which our kids are graduating?"
This fall, we convened a group of leaders, teachers, and parents to form our Design Team and partnered with Stanford University's Design School to engage in lively collaboration around how Hillview can and will evolve.
Below is a link to a survey designed by our Design Team intended to gather ideas and feedback as we "prototype" some new schedules and changes to our program. We are inviting all parents and guardians as individuals OR couples to complete this survey. Please ONLY complete the survey one time per parent. The deadline for submission of the survey is Wednesday, January 23.
Please note: Some of the survey questions ask you to evaluate your feelings toward possible changes. NONE of these changes are definite and should be considered hypothetical until we are further along in the process. Please stay clear of assumptions and expectations as they can get in the way of the design process.
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| Physical Education | |
Our next off-campus run is Friday, January 25. Anyone interested in assisting with supervision, please contact Jody Buckley or Neela Gentile.
The next off-campus run following this week will be Friday, March 8.
Questions regarding Phys Ed should be directed to Mr Bell, Mr. Eaton, Ms Gee, or Ms Salem. Phone: 326-4341 ext 2811.
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| Look At That Baby Face! |
Each year, 8th Grade parents have the option to submit a baby photo of their child to appear in the yearbook. Baby photos are purchased for $15, and part of this cost helps provide scholarships so that all 8th graders can get a yearbook. If you are interested in participating this year, the deadline is Friday, February 15. Directions appear below. Please contact Catherine Jaeger or Anna Kogan with any questions.
Directions to upload baby photos: - Purchase a baby photo at jostens.com. This is the same site where you can purchase a yearbook.
- Go to https://images.jostens.com/login?user=400145432&pw=Hawks1
- Click Browse to upload either a jpg or TIF image ONLY.
- Under Image Information, include student's first and last name; and grade.
- Under Description, include a short note about your child.
- Baby photos will not appear in the yearbook if they are not paid for at the Jostens website.
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| After School Sports |
Basketball
- After School Basketball resumes this week. Due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 8th grade games this week will be on Tuesday, January 22. Hillview teams and their locations will be at: Woodside Elementary Fox/Hume vs Woodside Elem at 4 p.m.; La Entrada Bird/Bieselin vs La Entrada at 6 p.m.; Hillview Gray/Satzger vs La Entrada at 3:50 p.m., Harrison/Szymkowski vs La Entrada at 4:50 p.m., Baer/Cohen vs Roberts/McMaster at 5:50 p.m.
- 6th/7th grade teams will play at Arrillaga Family gym. On Tuesday, January 22, 6th grade girls will play. On Wednesday, January 23, 6th grade boys will play. On Thursday, January 24, 7th grade girls will play. On Friday, January 25, 7th grade boys will play.
- Boys and girls 8th grade basketball tournament teams are coming to a close after next week. They will both play in the St. Simon's 9th Annual Father Murray Tournament from January 24 - 27 in Los Altos. This is a very well run tournament and we hope there will be plenty of Hillview fans supporting both the boys and girls teams.
Tennis
- Sign ups for after school tennis will be coming soon. Please watch for further announcements.
After school sports questions should be emailed to Mr. Bell or call him on his cellphone at (650) 483-4049.
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| Community |
Flu F.A.C.T.S. The MPCSD Health Services department recommends this Flu F.A.C.T.S. website as a resource for educating students and parents about flu.
SamTrans Tokens. Students who ride SamTrans to or from school can take advantage of bus tokens and save money. Tokens are available at local outlets or by mail.
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Newsletter Archives
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To read past Hillview PTO newsletters, please visit our archives.
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Newsletter Submissions
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To submit an announcement to the Hillview PTO Newsletter, email your announcement to newsletter@hillviewpto.org. Editors reserve the right to edit all announcements. The submission deadline is Thursday at noon for the following Sunday newsletter.
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