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Monday, February 11
Friday, February 15
- February break, no school
- Deadline for 8th Grade baby photos
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Looking Ahead
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Monday, February 18
- February break, no school
Monday, February 25
Thursday, February 28
Friday, March 1
- MPAEF auction donation deadline
See the Hillview calendar for more important dates and events.
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| MPAEF |
The MPAEF Participation Challenge in ON at Hillview
Did you know that the MPAEF funds 31 educators at our schools -- that's 1 in 6 teachers?
That's why it's crucial we all do our part and meet the Participation Challenge, unlocking the $50,000 bonus for our schools.
We're at 54 percent right now, with 458 families to go.
Donate, pledge now and give later or set up monthly installments at www.mpaef.org by February 28.
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KICKSTART THIS SPRING'S AUCTION
BY DONATING AN OPPORTUNITY
TO INSPIRE, MOTIVATE OR ENTERTAIN OUR KIDS
K.I.T. - Kids In Training: Let's show the kids what we do all day! Don't just bring them to work, put them to work. Designers, technologists, scientists, medics, doctors, chefs, artists, entertainers and public service individuals, open your doors and call in the class. Teach kids what makes your profession interesting. Give them a hands-on experience or demonstrate how you run your business. Make the experience personal by bringing in a select number of kids - one? two? more?- for the amount of time you feel works for the kids to see or to experience your work. Open their futures by showing them what happens after 8 a.m. in your world.
Events & Experiences for Kids: Whether it's fitness, art, cooking or a once-in-a-lifetime experience, donate a chance for kids to break from reading, writing and arithmetic to play and just be kids. Run the track with moms or dads and finish with a custom smoothie. Toss the pigskin with a Stanford player or a Harbaugh brother. Draw unicorns on sun art paper, sip lemonade and then go to a local framing store to preserve their creations. Whatever the idea, just bring them together. Kids playing with kids builds memories that last forever. You plan it and they will come!
To Donate: Please contact Karen Dearing. The deadline for submitting auction items is March 1. We're also looking for families to host parties and events for adults, provide destinations, adventures, and getaways for adults and families, donate sought after sporting event tickets and experiences, exceptional bottles of wine and other unique experiences.
Mark your calendar for MPAEF's Dancing through the Decades, April 27 at the Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto!
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW BUSINESS AND REALTOR PARTNERS!
Please support those businesses and realtors who support our schools! Thank you to these new 2012-13 business and realtor sponsors:
Business Partners
Chris Lindsey, DDS
Cameron L. Aboudara, DDS, MS
Scott Kaloust, DDS, MS, Menlo Park Orthodontics
Habibi's Salon
Gould-Jacobson Dermatology
Realtors
Mary & Brent Gullixson, Alain Pinel Realtors
Ken Glidewell, Alain Pinel Realtors
Nikki James, Opes Advisors
Nancy Goldcamp, Coldwell Banker
Lyn Jason Cobb, Coldwell Banker
Michael Johnston, Alain Pinel Realtors
Click here to become a Business or Realtor partner!
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| Input on Enrollment |
Important Decision on Increasing Enrollment - The District Wants Your Input
Our community continues to experience increased student enrollment and the District is now in the process of identifying options to ensure that we have enough classrooms to meet our enrollment projections for the next 10 years.
The District invites parents to learn more and give input on potential options:
- How could we accommodate additional students on existing campuses (e.g. add more classrooms, increase class sizes)?
- Should we use the District-owned O'Connor site, currently rented to the German American International School, to add more capacity? If so, what are the options and how would it affect the enrollment, attendance boundaries and grade level configurations of our existing schools?
- Are there other solutions that should be considered?
Please come engage with Superintendent Maurice Ghysels, Board members and District staff at one of the following community meetings:
Tuesday, February 12: District Office, Board Room, 7 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, February 13: Oak Knoll, Multi-Use Room, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday, February 19: Encinal, Multi-Use Room, 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
If you are unable to attend one of these meetings, please feel free to email your thoughts to our Superintendent Maurice Ghysels or to MPCSD's Board.
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| ParentEd |
"Classrooms of the Future: How Our Schools are Changing Now"
Sunday, March 3
2 - 5 p.m., Hillview Middle School
The Menlo Park City School District strives to be at the forefront of innovation and leadership in education. We know that we cannot do that simply in the staffroom and classroom. We need to involve our entire community and there's so much to talk about with parents at this time of great change. Nationally, the Common Core State Standards are elevating learning goals and raising the cognitive demand for how our students will engage in learning. Locally, our core values are driving goals in writing, mathematics, technology and social-emotional learning. Join us to learn more about these exciting developments and what they will mean for your kids.
2 p.m. -- Check-in
2:30 - 5 p.m. -- Conference
Concurrent Children's Program
Parents have an opportunity to select from a menu of workshops and attend two sessions following a keynote address: - Mathematics and the Common Core: What's Ahead and How You Can Support Your Child
- Writing and the Common Core: Supporting Students as Capable, Confident Writers
- Design Thinking and Innovation: Problem Solving to Build Powerful Thinking Skills
- Technology in the Classroom: Engaging and Empowering Students in the Learning Process
- Project Cornerstone: Building Developmental Assets to Keep Our Kids Strong
- Creativity and Innovation in MPCSD: A Roundtable Discussion with Maurice Ghysels, Superintendent and Allison Liner, Chief Learning Officer
For more information on the workshops being offered and free childcare, click here.
To register for the conference, click here.
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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| It's All Greek To Me | |
The 6th Grade Greek Festival is counting down to Friday, April 26. This Hillview tradition is a Herculean feat and we need lots of parent volunteers to make sure the festival is fit for the gods!
The morning starts at 8:30 a.m. with the Flag Parade and gathering of the athletes, followed by Olympic Games, a Greek feast and an afternoon of mythological pursuits, drama enactments and an awards ceremony. There is a role for everybody with every interest.
Please read about all the fun, job opportunities and volunteer at the Sign Up Genius website. Sign up for as many as you can handle!
Please contact Katie Angioletti, if you have any questions.
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| Hillview Student of the Month | |
We are proud to announce our inaugural Hillview Students of the Month for January of 2013. We asked academies and departments to select students who are deserving of special recognition. Some of the guiding principles teachers used in nominating their students of the month are as follows:
- Students who don't normally get recognized, but who are great kids
- Students who do something special
- Students who turn around their behavior and academics in a meaningful way
- Students who go out of their way to help others
- Students who exemplify the District values of Engagement, Leadership, Partnership, Innovation or Perseverance
- Students who exemplify Hillview's 3 C's: Collaboration, Character, or Commitment to Learning
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Diego Aboytes
| Cole Gillespie | Brendan McLaughlin | Ian Rist | |
Claire Bandet
| Cricket Gorey | Devin McNerney | Camillo Saueressig | | Matt Bortolazzo | Brian Hecimovich | John Mills | Devan Shanker | | Collin Brahana | Maxwell Heller | Isoa Moimoi | Noah Smith | | Nicolas Cekleov | Kirby Hocking | Emilio Obando | Aya Sugiura | | Aya Cortez | Greer Hoyem | Alex Oesterling | Mia Szymkowski | | Josephine Cotto | Trevor Kelly | Grace Orlando | Alexa Thomson | | Kate Denend | Andy Knopf | Damara Ortega | Will Tinsley | | Nick Evans | Joey Lohmann | Omar Pina | Cortney Weintz | | Andrew Fichou | Aidan McKay | Izzy Rhyu | Andre Wilkins |
We have special gifts for our January Students of the Month which are slowly making their way to Hillview, and which we will bestow upon the well-deserving honorees when they arrive. We look forward to highlighting another group of outstanding Hillview students in the months to come! The next time you see these students, please congratulate them on their accomplishments.
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| Hillview Service Opportunity | |
Parents, let your students know about an exciting service opportunity coming to Hillview. On Monday, February 25 there will be a meeting in Mr. Doroquez's room (B7) during lunch for students to choose a non-profit organization they would like to serve. There will be a follow up meeting on Thursday, February 28 at lunch to begin working on the project that is chosen.
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| Honk If You Love Drama |
If you've ever felt like everyone else says "quack" and you say "honk," come on down to the "barnyard" on stage for the Hillview Middle School (HMS) production of "HONK!" This full-scale production is accompanied by a live orchestra manned by our very own HMS band. Come see middle school talent at its best at the Hillview PAC on February 28 at 3:30 p.m., March 1 at 7 p.m., and March 2 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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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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| Music News and Notes |
- The Hillview Jazz Band received a rating of "Excellent" at the CMEA Bay-Section Jazz Festival last Friday. The adjudicators included band directors for College of San Mateo, Foothill College and UC Berkeley. Special thanks to all of the parents who came to hear us.
- Come hear all our school community's musicians in one Big Show at the M-A Joint Concert on Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. Performing groups include: M-A Concert Band, Orchestra and premier Jazz Band; the Hillview 7/8 Concert Band, 7/8 Orchestra and Jazz Band; the La Entrada Concert Band and Jazz Band as well as a number of selected soloists and chamber groups. There will be no clapping between numbers. Once we begin, the music won't stop until 8:15 p.m. Come for a few numbers or stay for the entire event. It's free. Bring a neighbor and friend.
- Once again, the Hillview Concert Band, Orchestra and Jazz Band have been selected to perform in Disneyland. We will be performing in both California Adventure and in Disneyland on Friday, March 8. As part of the tour event, we will also be receiving backstage workshops and clinics with the Disney "Magic Music Days" artistic staff. Special thanks to Karen Peterson-Iyer, Dennis Walker and Kristi Waldron for organizing the event.
- Good Luck to flutist Kristina Lee. Kristina will be performing with the All-State Junior High Honors Band in Fresno at the California Music Educators Statewide Conference on Saturday, February 23. Selected from more than 1,600 applications, Kristina is part of a 100-piece band comprised of students from the entire state.
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| Physical Education |
- Winter units include hockey, scoops, dance, fitness, off-campus run, etc.
- Our next off-campus run will be Friday, March 8. We need course monitors, runners, bikers and time keepers. If you can help out, volunteer at the Sign Up Genius website. For more information, contact Jody Buckley or Neela Gentile.
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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| After School Sports |
Basketball
- Games for 8th grade teams will be held Monday at either Hillview, La Entrada or Woodside gyms.
- Games for 6th and 7th grade teams will be held throughout the week at Arrillaga Family Gym. On Tuesday, 6th grade girls will play. On Wednesdays, 6th grade boys will play. On Thursday, 7th grade girls will play. On Friday, 7th grade boys will play.
Tennis
- Sign ups for after school tennis are available online on sportability.com/hillview. The deadline for signups is Wednesday, February 27 or 60 players, whichever comes first. Currently, there are more than 30 signups. Tryouts will occur the week of March 4.
After school sports questions should be emailed to Mr. Bell or call him on his cellphone at (650) 483-4049.
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| Summer Camps |
Summer Camps are here! Visit our Summer Camp website to see information submitted by area camps. This page will be updated as new information arrives, so check back often.
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| Community | |
Free Bike Maintenance Class. Monday, February 11 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. at Menlo Velo Bike Shop, 433 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Learn how to change a flat tire and make sure your bike is in good working order. Bring your bike. Space is limited to six. Please email MaryAnn Levenson to RSVP.
"Brooklyn Castle" Movie Showing, Thursday, February 28 at the Landmark Aquarius Theatre in Palo Alto. Brooklyn Castle tells the stories of five members of the chess team at a below-the-poverty-line inner city junior high school that has won more national championships than any other in the country. Tickets are $10 each. Purchase your tickets online.
Peninsula Youth Theatre Presents, "Fiddler on the Roof," March 2-10, at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. This musical masterpiece features beloved songs like "Tradition", "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker". Tickets and more information can be found at www.pytnet.org.
Stanford Girls Water Polo Club FREE Clinic, Saturday, February 23, Roble Gym pool at Stanford. For those looking to join our club team or try water polo for the first time. Clinic hours for 3rd - 6th graders are from 9:30 - 11 a.m. and 7th - 8th graders are from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Teen Paper Snowflake Contest. Menlo Park Library welcomes submissions for its Teen Paper Snowflake Contest. The contest is open to residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara County in grades 6 - 12. Entries must be received by March 8. The winner will be announced March 19 and will be awarded a $25 Visa gift card. Download the flyer for more information.
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| Family Volunteer Opportunities |
Repair Bikes for Kids - Saturday February 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 2566 Leghorn Street, Mountain View. The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition helps needy families and individuals through our Bicycle Exchange which repairs used bicycles and donates them to our partner community service organizations. Our warehouse and workshop is fully outfitted with storage, repair stands and tools. The Bicycle Exchange meets on selected Saturdays throughout the year to receive, repair, and distribute its inventory of donated bicycles. New volunteers learn bicycle repair skills by assisting a team of more experienced volunteers. Come on out to our next workday! No matter your level of bike mechanic experience, you can help. You'll gain new skills and help children and families in need. No need to RSVP, just join us in the morning.
Almost Eden Garden Project - Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 701 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. Join us for the next monthly community garden work day. Our garden grows premium quality organic produce for local community organizations that provide meals and snacks to homeless and low-income families.
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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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