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This Week
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Wednesday, May 1
Friday, May 3
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Looking Ahead
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Tuesday, May 7
Friday, May 17
Thursday, May 23
- Hillview Open House, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, May 24
Monday, May 27
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Student Leaders Wanted
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Attention 7th grade parents: Students had an introduction to our new WEB program. WEB stands for Where Everybody Belongs and is a new transition program for incoming 6th graders. WEB is a nationwide program that helps 6th graders feel more comfortable as well as help them achieve success in their first year of middle school.
The WEB program fits in nicely with our current Camp Hillview program. We are currently recruiting WEB leaders (formerly called Camp Hillview counselors). Current 7th Grade students who are interested should fill out an application.
Applications are due Friday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. Applicants will be interviewed the week of May 6 - 10 in group interviews. Leaders are chosen based on their willingness to lead others and try new things. WEB leaders should also be kind, enthusiastic and a positive role model.
If you have any questions, please contact Robyn Watts or Aimee Mathenia.
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More Pizza, Please
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Join us for another Hillview meal at Amici's Pizza on Tuesday, May 7, from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. The first one was such a hit that we've scheduled another! Our good friends at Amici's will generously donate 25 percent of their proceeds from Hillview community members presenting the attached flyer.
Treat your family and yourself to a festive evening with all your Hillview friends. No cooking or doing dishes! Dine in or order pick-up (no delivery) for dinner or lunch at Amici's in downtown Menlo Park and help support the Eighth Grade Graduation Fund.
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Author Visits Hillview
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Author Margaret Stohl will speak to some of the 8th graders on Tuesday, May 7.
The co-author of the popular Beautiful Creatures, Stohl's new book, Icons, is a fast-paced character-driven dystopia set in a future earth that is enslaved by an alien race. We are extremely fortunate that Books, Inc. is able to offer this event to Hillview free of charge.
Any student is welcome to purchase one of her books to have it signed. If you're not coming to the event, we will deliver it to your homeroom! Just return this order form by Friday, May 3 to the Hillview library.
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Track and Field Day
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Hillview's annual Track and Field Day is Friday, May 24.
Please volunteer to help with this fun event on our new track by signing up online.
The shift for 7th Grade is from 10:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. and for 8th Grade is 1:15 - 3:05 p.m.
For more information, contact Daren Tuchman.
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Career Day
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We are in the planning phases for our annual 8th grade Career Day on Friday, May 24. We are looking for parents and community members who would be willing to share their profession with our students.
Presentations are 15 - 20 minutes long and should be interactive and informative. We are looking for all types of professions.
Please contact Robyn Watts, if you have questions and/or would like to volunteer. Thank you!
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8th Grade Graduation Party Chaperones
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Exclusively for Parents of 6th and 7th Graders:
Did you know that there's a big bash held each year for new graduates of Hillview? It's true, and speculation swirls for weeks ahead of time about the year's secret party theme. While this amazing event is a ways off for your 6th or 7th grader, you can join this year's festivities the night of Thursday, June 13 as a chaperone. Doing so is a great way to catch a sneak preview of what's in store for your child. What's more, you'll pick up some great party ideas for the grad committee in the next year or two. Best of all, you'll get to see new grads delighted as they discover the party's secret theme brought to life.
Chaperone spots are limited. Reserve yours now by contacting Peri Caylor.
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| Choice Lunch Changes |
In order to be compliant with the new federal food guidelines, we are making some important changes that your children will notice starting Wednesday, May 1.
Snacks. Many children will continue to be able to take any snack they like. However, starting Wednesday, May 1, children will be required to take a snack that has extra protein or extra grain if they order one of the following items: - For children ordering entrees high in grains (macaroni and cheese, pesto pasta, pasta marinara, spaghetti, ravioli, buttered noodles, bagel, veggie burger, rice and veggies, or potstickers), their snack must be high in protein (either string cheese or sunflower seeds.)
- For children ordering entrees high in protein (BBQ chicken, herb chicken, chicken tenders, chicken strips, chicken salad, chef salad, noodle soup, meatball soup, beef chili, or shepard's pie), their snack must be high in grain (either a cookie, cheddar bunnies, bunny grahams, or toasted corn.)
These children will not be able to choose an additional snack. Cookies. Cookies will only be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our schools are audited once every three to five years, and our next audit is coming up this May. Passing this audit saves the school district $65,000 each year, so it is very important that these changes are implemented. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
If you have any questions, please contact parent volunteer, Carolyn Bowsher.
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| ParentEd |
There are Things You Can Do To Protect Your Child!"
Tuesday, April 30
7 - 9 p.m.
Parent's Place, 200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto
During this workshop, learn how to practice with your child important, age appropriate "People-Safety Skills" to help them follow "stranger safety" rules, be and act aware and confident, set clear boundaries, deal with other kids bullying behaviors and much more. Cost: $40.
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Ana Homayoun, Founder of Green Ivy Educational Consulting and
Author of The Myth of the Perfect Girl
and That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week
Thursday, May 2
7 - 8:30 p.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center
Presented by CAMPUS (Consortium of Atherton and Menlo Park United Schools)
Ana Homayoun has become a nationally recognized innovator of motivational organization and time-management strategies for junior high and high school students. In her new book, Ana sheds light on the challenges facing our teens today in light of today's ever-increasing mix of technology, socialization and learning. In our achievement-based culture, many of our teens are doing remarkably well, excelling in honors classes and sports and attending top colleges in ever greater numbers. But beneath the surface, many are stressed-out, overwhelmed and burnt-out as they strive to achieve an unobtainable sense of "perfection."
Kepler's Books, a Community Partner of CAMPUS, will offer copies of The Myth of the Perfect Girl at the event. Sign up now - tickets will go quickly!
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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| MPAEF | |
THANKS TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY
You did it! You made the MPAEF Auction, Raffle and Spring Event a huge success! Thank you for donating amazing parties, events, items and experiences to the auctions! Thank you for being out there in front of the schools selling and buying raffle tickets. Thank you for participating in the online auction. Thank you for toasting 30 years of MPAEF with us at Cheers! Champagne and Wine Tasting. Thank you for Dancing through the Decades with us on Saturday night. Thank you for donating so generously to the Fund-a-Need in support of the MPCSD Summer School Programs. Thank you to all those in the community who have volunteered time, resources or energy to make the Spring Auction and Event such a huge success. Thank you for being part of the MPAEF spirit and for supporting our schools. Thank you for being IN! For 30 years, the MPAEF has provided the Menlo Park City School District with an annual grant, which becomes part of the District operating budget. This year, the grant makes up more than 10 percent of the District's budget. For 30 years, the Foundation has relied on our community of parents, teachers, local businesses and neighbors to raise these crucial funds. Thank you for 30 years of financial and volunteer support from families like you. Once again, the success of our fundraising events − and the quality education we can provide to all students − is because of YOU!
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Thank you to MPAEF's Business and Realtor Partners!
Please support those businesses and realtors who support our schools! Thank you to these local 2012-13 business and realtors:
Business
Menlo Partners Staffing
Paul Gerber, DDS
Riviera Partners
European Styling Parlour
Habibi's Salon
Gould Jacobson Dermatology
Kennolyn Camps
Bohannan Foundation
DLM
Tavarez Orthodontics
Realtors
Penelope Huang, RE/MAX Distinctive Properties
Carol MacCorkle, Coldwell Banker Previews
Annette Smith, Dreyfus Properties
Debbie & Manny Ojeda, Intero Real Estate Services
Stephanie Savides, Savides Real Estate
Leslie Woods, Sereno Group Real Estate
Nancy Goldcamp, Coldwell Banker
Lyn Jason Cobb, Coldwell Banker
Tom LeMieux, Coldwell Banker
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After School Sports
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- After School Track continues this week on Tuesday, April 30 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on the new Hillview track and on Thursday, May 2 at MA high school from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Registration is now closed. We're very sorry but we can't accommodate more participants as the program is very full.
- May Madness: Friday Nights Hoops. For those interested the PTO is sponsoring basketball play on all Fridays in the month of May. This is the first week of the program. Those interested in participating should sign up immediately by downloading and filling out the application form.
- School Fencing continues this Friday in the gym at 3:15 p.m.
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Kite Day, Saturday, May 4, noon - 3 p.m. at Bedwell-Bayfront Park located on Marsh Road at Bayfront Expressway. For $6 you will receive a kite, hotdog, drink and chips or an apple. All ages are welcome.
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| Family Volunteering | |
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, Saturday, May 4, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Help spruce up the Historic Orchard in the Guadalupe River Park, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. To sign up or find out more, click here.
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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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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 for a Hillview event, please 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. To submit an announcement for an off-campus community event, please email your announcement to communitynews@mpcsd.org. The submission deadline is Wednesday at noon for the following Sunday newsletter.
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