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This Week
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Looking Ahead
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Monday - Friday, March 25 - 29
Monday, April 1
- Staff Development Day, no school for students
Tuesday, April 2
Thursday, April 4
Friday, April 5
Saturday, April 6
See the Hillview calendar for more important dates and events.
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8th Grade Parents: High School Registration
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Please remember that your high school elective form MUST be turned in to your homeroom teacher by Wednesday, March 20. Even if you are NOT attending M-A, you need to turn in the signed form with a letter of intent! Don't delay! Take care of this right away!
If you have not gone to the Sequoia District Office to verify your address, you must do this as soon as possible. Delay could mean that important registration materials won't reach you. Thanks for helping us help your student with a smooth transition to high school.
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Service Club
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- This month's Service Club meeting is Thursday, March 21 during lunch in the PAC. Michelle Burnham, Head of Youth Services, for the Menlo Park Library will be sharing some new volunteer opportunities with the library.
- Earn two Block H points at My New Red Shoes headquarters on 330 Twin Dolphin Drive Suite 135 in Redwood City on Thursday, March 21 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. (Please arrive promptly at 3 p.m.) We will be sewing bags, sorting shoes and making cards to benefit more than 6,000 children for the new school year. Feel free to bring a new pair of tennis shoes for boys or girls! For more information on My New Red Shoes, visit their website or email Becca Moos. Please note, that although students will earn Block H points for volunteering, this is not a school sponsored event.
For more information on the service club and opportunities to volunteer, please email Roxy Bozdog or call (415) 596-0599.
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New School Schedule
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Don't miss your opportunity to provide feedback on the new school schedule.
If you were not able to attend one of the four presentations on the prototypes created by Hillview using the Design Thinking Process, view the online slideshow.
After viewing the slideshow or attending a presentation, all former, current and future parents, students and staff are encouraged to provide feedback through an online survey by Friday, March 22. All feedback will be considered in our deliberation on a final plan of action.
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| ParentEd |
"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.
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Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D.
Tuesday, March 19
7 p.m., Castilleja School
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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.
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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.
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Thursdays, April 4 - May 9, 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
TERC (Menlo Park City School District Office)
**For newcomers and those interested in training to become Cornerstone study group facilitators**
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, Take It Personally.
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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Hillview 5th Grade Night
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Parents of 5th graders are invited to Hillview's Fifth Grade Night on Thursday, April 4 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Hillview Performing Arts Center (PAC).
This is a great opportunity to see the new campus and learn about 6th grade. Hillview Principal, Erik Burmeister, along with members of his staff, will present the new programs designed for the incoming 6th grade class.
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8th Grade Graduation Party
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Graduation is just around the corner and the 8th Grade Graduation Committee is busy planning a spectacular event for our 8th graders. The graduation party is an annual celebration funded by the 8th grade families. We are asking for a $50 donation to support the 8th grade graduation party. If you have already donated, thank you very much! If you would like to give more, your contribution will provide scholarship funding for those with financial constraints. A gift of any size would be greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made online or by check payable to the Hillview PTO (remember to include your 8th graders name). Checks can be dropped off at the Hillview front office. We hope to receive all donations by Friday, April 5.
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Call for Service Award Nominations
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Every year our District is fortunate to have parents, teachers, staff and community volunteers give generously of their time, skills and creativity to our schools. Many programs would not exist if it was not for this formidable group of volunteers, "the Pillars of our Community." Honorary Service Awards (HSAs) as well as the School Service Awards (SSAs) recognize those individuals who have contributed in an extraordinary way to our District.
Please take a moment to nominate someone you know who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our schools. To nominate an individual, please complete an online nomination form by Friday, April 5.
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Auction Sneak Peek
Auction donations are in! Thanks very much to all who donated. We've got an impressive catalog of parties for kids and adults, unique experiences, teacher-hosted events, sports tickets and the popular getaways. Here's a preview of a few of those offerings:
- Luxury Oceanfront Condo for a Week in Cabo San Lucas
- Christmas Week at Squaw Valley
New this year － phenomenal experiences with Kids In Training, in which students shadow working professionals during their day jobs and learn what those professions are all about. A few of these offerings include:
- Sound the Alarm － Firefighter In Training
- San Francisco Zookeeper in Training － A Day Behind the Scenes at the San Francisco Zoo
- Make the Catch － 49ers in Training with Frank Gore
Key Dates
- Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 2 at www.mpaef.org.
- Catalogs are coming home in your youngest child's backpack by Friday, April 12
- On-campus raffle ticket sales available Monday - Thursday, April 15 - 18
- Online auction runs Friday - Friday, April 19 - 26
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
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Calling All Interested Candidates!
Want to support our district's students, educators, and schools? Be part of the Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF) to help raise funds for high-quality education and enhance our district's families' sense of community! The MPAEF is seeking candidates for its board, school affinity groups and volunteer support teams. To nominate yourself or someone you think would be a great team member, please contact MPAEF Secretary Kristin Seuell.
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Thank The Neighbors
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We need 15 - 20 students and seven parent volunteers to help thank Hillview's neighbors for their patience during construction of the new school. Students will earn two Block H points for participating.
Join us Saturday, April 6 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will meet in the main courtyard 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 the school.
Sign up online. Volunteer positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your spot today!
Questions? Contact Shari Conrad or Lyn Denend.
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6th Grade Parents: Vaccination Proof
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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.
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Physical Education
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- We are excited to announce the opening of both the new field and basketball courts! All students will now have more room to roam during Phys Ed as well as lunch and recess.
- Locks on lockers belong to the Hillview PTO. Students should never take them out of the locker room. Lost locks may be replaced for $10 each.
- Spring units include: soccer, football, frisbee games, volleyball, basketball, track, Greek Olympics, decades dancing, fitness testing, partner runs, etc.
- Intramural Futsol continues. A new sport will begin after Spring Break.
Questions regarding Phys Ed should be directed to Mr. Bell, Mr. Eaton, Ms. Gee or Ms. Salem or call (650) 326-4341 ext 2811.
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| After School Sports |
Basketball
Tennis
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After school tennis team continues this week. Tryouts are completed and all players should know whether they are Varsity A or B players. Varsity A players will practice on Monday, March 18 and Friday, March 22. Varsity B players practice on Tuesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 21. The first match of the season will be Wednesday, March 20 for the Varsity B team.
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.
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| Summer Camps |
Now is the time to learn about some of the exciting camp opportunities in our community! Many new camps have added their information to our Summer Camp website in the last two weeks. This website will be updated as new information arrives, so check back often.
(Please note that the MPCSD has not evaluated this information or endorsed any of the camps, and the District is not responsible for any aspect of these camps.)
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Legally Blonde: The Musical! March 15 - 22 at the M-APAC, 555 Middlefield, Atherton. Legally Blonde: The Musical is a singing, dancing, award-winning Broadway sensation. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Purchase tickets at the box office or online. Presented by Menlo-Atherton High School Drama.
The SamTrans Summer Youth Pass is back! The Summer Youth Pass costs $40 and is good for unlimited travel for kids 17 years and younger from June 1 through August 31, a significant savings compared to purchasing a Monthly Pass for each summer month. It goes on sale May 21. Details about this year's Summer Youth Pass program are online.
Stanford Study Subjects Needed. We are looking for healthy participants ages 10-17 from families in which neither the child nor parents have received psychiatric diagnoses. Participants will be paid for completing oral and written questionnaires, an MRI of the brain (no radiation involved) and a blood draw. For more information, call (650) 725-6760 or email stanfordhealthystudy@gmail.com.
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Family Volunteer Opportunities
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Oliver Needs Ushers. Performances: March 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7 p.m.; Mar 23, 24, 30 at 2 p.m.; Mar 27, 28 at 4:30 p.m.; Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto. Your help is needed ushering for the run of Oliver. Stop by to sign up or contact Richard Curtis at (650) 463-4930 Ushers must be 8 years or older.
Join the Furry Friends Visiting Program at Lytton Gardens. Donating just a few hours of your time with your wonderful pet can make a world of difference in the daily life of our residents. You can either visit in the rooms or take your pet to the lobby and outdoors during the warm weather. If you have questions or inquiries please email Bethany Dinh in our volunteer department or call (650) 617-7355.
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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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