Hillview PTO Banner 2012-2013 #1
In This Issue
Mr. B Wins Award
Math Help
New Schedule
Star Party
Science Winners
MPAEF
Parent Education
High School Registration
Vaccination Proof
Thank The Neighbors
Greek Festival
Physical Education
After School Sports
Summer Camps
Community
Family Volunteering
Quick Links
LookingAhead
This Week
 
Monday, March 11
Thursday, March 14

LookingAhead
Looking Ahead

Wednesday, March 20
Monday - Friday, March 25 - 29
  • Spring Break, no school

Monday, April 1

  • Staff Development Day, no school for students

Tuesday, April 2

Saturday, April 6

 

See the Hillview calendar for more important dates and events.

Mr. B Wins Award

  

Principal Erik Burmeister was honored as the 2012 Education Multiplier of the Year.

 

Erik's leadership style reflects the key Multiplier principal of being a "genius maker" by tapping into the collective intelligence of the teachers and staff to create a nimble organization and environment of innovation. Erik was selected from dozens of nominees in K-12 and higher education.

 

"He has created an environment where teachers feel valued and want to share their ideas. Erik is always open to input. As a result, the overall enthusiasm and creativity at Hillview has skyrocketed this year," said Nancy Marsh, the teacher who nominated Erik.

 

The Multiplier of the Year award is sponsored annually by The Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development center headquartered in Silicon Valley.   

 
back to top

  

Math-Minded Parents Needed

 

We are looking for parents that enjoy math to help tutor students at the After School Math Clinic on Thursdays from 2:15 - 4 p.m.
 
Please email Pam Fernandes if you would like to help.

back to top

 

scheduleNew School Schedule

 

Hear about the new school schedule prototypes created by Hillview's Design Team based on feedback from stakeholders provided earlier this year. Learn how Hillview is partnering with the K-12 Lab at the Stanford Design School and using the Design Thinking process to imagine what an innovative middle school education will look like in the near future.    

  

Feedback is encouraged. After attending the presentation on Monday, March 11 from 3:25 - 4:25 p.m. in the Hillview Large Conference Room, please fill out the online survey


back to top

 

Star Partystar

 

Come see Jupiter and its moons, craters on the moon, a comet, many stars and more on Thursday, March 14, 7:30 - 9 p.m. on the Hillview blacktop at the Star Party hosted by the Hillview Science Department.

 

If you've never looked through a telescope and would like to give it a try or maybe you haven't had the scope out in while and need a good reason to wipe off the dust, this is a great opportunity. For more information, contact Tom Lyons
 
The event will be postponed if there is more than 50 percent cloud cover or rain. 

back to top

  

Hillview Science Winners

 

Congratulations to the Hillview Science Bowl team who competed in the Middle School Regional Science Bowl held by the U.S. Department of Energy on Saturday, March 2. The team placed in the top six and made it to the eighth round of competition.
 
The team was comprised of Maxwell Heller, Steffi Andersen, Griffin Kardos, Andrew Yates and Trevor Thiele-Sardinia and was coached by Alicia Payton
 
Thank you to Alicia and the talented team for all of your hard work preparing for the event and congratulations on a remarkable job! 

back to top

 

MPAEF    MPAEF
 
MPAEF Dance Banner 2013  
 

The Auction is Coming

Where and How to Bid on Your Favorite Items

 

April 13 - 20: Online Auction items

The Online Auction website will go live on April 13 and when it does -- start your bidding! The Online Auction will feature:

  • Teacher and staff events for kids at each school
  • Parties and events for kids hosted by district families
  • Summer camps
  • Various items for adults

So whether or not your plans include joining us at Dancing through the Decades, please bid online! Buy a featured auction item for your student which will contribute to our goal of strengthening all our district schools. The auction catalog will be sent home with your family's youngest child on April 12. Look through it to see the many ways you can offer your support with an online bid. 

 

April 27: Silent Auction for Getaways, Sports and Parties for Adults

Welcome to Dancing through the Decades! Before the night gets late, peruse through the Silent Auction, where you'll find getaways, sporting events and memorabilia, unique experiences for adults and kids alike (including Kids In Training items!), intimate gatherings and large theme parties for adults. Make plans with your family to head off to France. Mark off your calendar for a night behind AT&T Park's home plate. Chat with friends to coordinate your bid for a favorite party in the fall! Bid for your child to have a chance to follow in the footsteps of a vet, a fireman, a chef or an engineer. You just can't go wrong when you bid early! Many items go into waiting lists so head to the Silent Auction early in your evening. And then of course, hit the dance floor to celebrate 30 years of community support of our schools. 

 

Event Details

Saturday, April 27, Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto

6 p.m. Cheers! Champagne and Wine Tasting

7:45 p.m. General Admission

 

Tickets go on sale April 2 at www.mpaef.org.

  

ParentEdParentEd   

ParentEd Conference 2013 
"Classrooms of the Future: How Our Schools are Changing Now"

Thank you to everyone who participated in our District's first Annual ParentEd Conference on Sunday, March 3. If you would like to view presentations and materials from the workshops, please click here. If you would like to provide feedback on the conference, please send an email by Monday evening, March 11.

 

*************************************************

  

"Mothers and Sons - Growing Boys into Men"

 Jomary Hilliard, PhD.

Tuesday, March 19, 7 - 9 p.m.

Parent's Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto

 

Explore this special relationship and learn what boys need from their moms. Discuss how to handle boy energy, and foster good communication and closeness. Fee: $35. Register online.  

 

***********************************************

Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D.
 Tuesday, March 19

7 p.m., Castilleja School
or
Wednesday, March 20
9 a.m., The Nueva School
Common Ground Speaker Series

 
As one of the nation's foremost authorities on gender differences, Dr. Leonard Sax examines the role gender plays in how we learn and how we handle stress and anxiety. He clarifies the distinction between self-esteem and resilience, examines the lost virtue of humility and explains why today's social media is anything but gender neutral. Parents and educators will learn about his practical strategies for building resiliency and coping mechanisms in both children and teens. Dr. Sax's books include Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge.

 

Fee at the door is $20 for parents. Free for educators.

 

******************************************
 
Free Webinar!

"Raising an Only Child"

 Karen Friedland-Brown, MA

Thursday, March 21, 1 - 2 p.m.

 

Parents of only children often worry if their child can be happy and well-adjusted without siblings. We will discuss the many myths about only children and explore the research about only children's development. Acquire the latest strategies to foster independence in only children and help them establish positive social relationships. Free, but preregistration is required. Register online

 

****************************************** 

 

Upcoming Events

 
"Take It Personally" Study Group with Project Cornerstone Thursdays, April 4 - May 98:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., TERC (Menlo Park City School District Office)
Please RSVP to Pam Larkin. See you there!

 

 

For a complete listing of all parent education events in and around our community, please visit the district's ParentEd webpage.
 

8th Grade Parents: High School Registrationhighschool

 

Your about-to-be-high-school students will be bringing home a letter early this week which marks the beginning of the high school registration process. Please be on the look out for it. All students must return it signed to their homeroom teacher by Wednesday, March 20.
 
For those planning on attending a Sequoia District High School, this sheet will be the sole mechanism for them to sign up for elective classes. For those going off to private, charter or other public high schools, a letter of intent or acceptance (or copy of one) must be submitted.
 
Please help us in helping your student with a smooth transition to high school. Return the requested materials before the March 20 deadline. Thanks so much in advance!
 
For more information, contact Debbie Devoto or Robyn Watts.
 
back to top

 

6th Grade Parents: Vaccination Proof

 

All incoming 7th graders in the 2013-14 school year are required by law to provide proof of a whooping cough (pertussis) booster or Tdap shot. (Td does not meet the requirement.) Students will not be admitted to school if proof is not received before the first day of school. 
 
If you have not already done so, please bring an updated copy of your child's immunization record to the school office by Friday, May 31. If there is a verified medical condition against vaccination, you are required to provide the school with a doctor's written statement which must include the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition. If there is a personal belief for not vaccinating, you must come into the school office and sign a personal belief exemption. 

Acceptable proof of immunization includes:
  • Print-out or copy of immunization record from your child's clinic or physician's office
  • A copy of the yellow immunization record
  • A certification of Tdap booster letter from your child's clinic or physician's office. 
All these documents must have your child's name, date of birth, date Tdap was administered and a stamp or physician's signature from the clinic. 

For more information
 about the law and whooping cough, visit the District Health Services website or contact Nancy McMahon, Health Services Assistant or call (650) 321-7140 x 5912 

back to top

 

Thank The Neighborsneighbors

 

The new Hillview campus is AWESOME! So we'd like to line up some student and parent volunteers to help us thank the neighbors for their patience during construction. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, April 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Volunteers will meet at Hillview to write notes on thank you cards and create flower arrangements. Then, we'll divide into teams to deliver them to Hillview's neighbors. We will also hang thank you posters that will be visible by everyone who passes by Hillview.
 
More information and sign-ups will be available next week. Students will earn two Block H points for participating! Questions? Contact Shari Conrad or Lyn Denend.

back to top

 

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 any interest. 

 

Please read about all the fun, job opportunities and volunteer onlineSign up for as many as you can handle! 

 

For more information, please contact Katie Angioletti


back to top

 

physedPhysical Education

 

Thanks to all who helped with last Friday's off campus run. Please contact either Jody Buckley or Neela Gentile, if you're interested in assisting with supervision in the future. 

 
Questions regarding Phys Ed should be directed to 
Mr. BellMr. EatonMs. Gee or Ms. Salem or call (650) 326-4341 ext 2811.     

 


After School Sports AfterSchoolSports   

    

Basketball

  • After School Basketball continues this week. This is the week of final games. Games for 8th grade girls are at Hillview on Monday, March 11, at 3:50 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. The first round of playoffs for 8th grade boys is Monday, March 11, and finals are Tuesday, March 12 in the Hillview gym. Finals for 6th grade boys, 7th grade girls and 7th grade boys will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 13 - 15 at Arrillaga Family Gym.
  • We thank and congratulate parents, players and non-parent coaches for their efforts in making this season another memorable one for our program. Once again, Hillview fielded by far the most teams with more than 275 student participants.

Tennis

  • After school tennis team practice starts this week. Tryouts are completed and all players should know whether they are varsity A or B players. Varsity A team players will practice on Monday, March 11 and Friday, March 15. Varsity B team players practice on Tuesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 14.  

Fencing

  • After School Fencing is scheduled to begin Friday, April 5. Registration is now open online.  

Track

  • After School Track is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on the new Hillview Track (most other dates will be at MA high school). Registration will be available online this week.  
After school sports questions should be emailed to Mr. Bell or call him on his cellphone at (650) 483-4049.  

 

back to top

Summer Camps SummerCamps 

  

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.  
 
Community   Community 
 
Atherton Mat ClubFridays, 4 - 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 - 10 a.m., April 5 through May 3 in the M-A HS Wrestling Room. The Menlo-Atherton High School wrestling team will introduce middle schoolers, 6th through 8th grade, to various mat exercises and activities, including wrestling, relays, mat ball and various team challenges. For more information, contact Don LaHaye or visit our website.
 
Menlo Atherton Cooperative Nursery School Open HouseSaturday, April 27, 10 a.m. - noon, 802 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park. Take a tour of the school and bring your kids to enjoy fun activities, games and snacks. Now accepting applications for the 2013 - 2014 school year. Visit our website or call us at (650) 434-COOP.
 
back to top

Family Volunteer Opportunitiesfamilyvolunteer

Page Mill Road Tree Planting, Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. - noon at 3000 Hanover Road, Palo Alto. Help celebrate Arbor Week in Palo Alto with Canopy.org. Visit our website and scroll down to see volunteer events for the week and to register.

Newsletter Archives NewsSubmissions

To read past Hillview PTO newsletters, please visit our archives.

Newsletter Submissions NewsSubmissions

To submit an announcement to the Hillview PTO Newsletter, email your announcement to [email protected]. Editors reserve the right to edit all announcements. 

The submission deadline is Thursday at noon for the following Sunday newsletter.

 
Hillview PTO
Hillview Middle School