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 This Week |
Thursday, May 23
Friday, May 24
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| Looking Ahead |
Monday, May 27
Wednesday, May 29
Friday, May 31
Sunday, June 2
Thursday, June 13
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Open House
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Please join Hillview Middle School faculty for a celebration of learning during the annual Open House on Thursday, May 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Classrooms will be open and learning on display for students to share with their family what they have achieved and how they have grown this school year.
A flyer with a schedule of events was mailed to your address several weeks ago, but it can also be viewed online.
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Electives Fair
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Part of the "Hillview 3.0" re-design process was improving and increasing our elective offerings. Current 6th and 7th graders will attend their first-ever "Electives Fair" during school on Monday, May 20. They will learn about all the terrific trimester and year-long electives from which they can choose.
On the evening of May 20, Power School will be open to all students in order to request their electives online. Also available on May 20 will be a Course Catalogue on the school's website for parents and students to read together and consider which electives they would like to request for next year. Remember, next year students will be able to choose two electives instead of taking a quiet study time at the end of the day. Students and parents are encouraged to think strategically about their choice. While there may be a desire to do "everything," having a time in the day to get help on topics that are difficult or to complete most of one's homework at school has its advantages for busy teens. Please consider your options carefully.
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Teacher/Staff Gifts
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Don't forget to take care of your year-end teacher gifts by donating to the Hillview Teacher/Staff Gift Fund by Friday, May 31. At the end of each school year, PTO volunteers organize a centralized fund to recognize the more than 70 Hillview staff members. Parents are encouraged to contribute at whatever level is comfortable and all donations are used to provide gift cards to the Hillview team on the last day of school. More information can be found on the PTO website.
So far, eight percent of all Hillview families have donated to the fund, and we've collected 23 percent of the contributions we raised last year. Please help us give the gift fund a boost by making an online donation via PayPal. Or, if you prefer to give by check, please make it payable to Tina Bird and mail it her at to 540 Grace Dr., Menlo Park 94025.
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Grad Party Chaperones
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Don't miss out on getting a glimpse of what 8th grade graduation is like. A few volunteer spots are left for parents of 6th and 7th grade students to chaperone and help with food for the 2013 Graduation Party on Thursday, June 13.
Please register or find out more information online.
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Book Fair
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The Summer Reading Book Fair will be on Tuesday, May 21 to Thursday, May 23 in the Hillview library including special hours of operation during the Open House.
Librarian Tracy Piombo is working closely with Books Inc. to bring in lots of great books perfect for summer reading. Hillview and Menlo-Atherton summer reading lists will be available.
Book Fair Hours of Operation:
- Tuesday, May 21: 12 - 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 22: 8:05 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 23: 8:05 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- OPEN HOUSE HOURS Thursday, May 23: 5:30 - 9 p.m.
If you are interested in helping with the fair, please contact Mary Sapountzis. Help is especially appreciated Tuesday and Friday morning with setup and break down.
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| Flower Day |
Staff Appreciation Flower Day is Thursday, May 23. All students are asked to bring a few flowers and drop them off at the collection carts in front of the school or deliver them to the Hillview kitchen prior to the start of class. Bouquets will be assembled from the donations and delivered to all Hillview staff in appreciation for their dedication and hard work.
For more information, please email Hilary Holmquest.
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Track and Field Day
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There are just a few 8th grade volunteer spots left for Hillview's 7th/8th Grade Track and Field Day on Friday, May 24.
Please sign up online and don't miss your last chance to volunteer for your 8th grade track and field athlete.
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Thank You Lunch
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It is almost the end of the school year and we would like to honor all of the wonderful volunteers that make Hillview the great school it is. Every year volunteers donate thousands of hours of their time working in the library, hot lunch, site council, grade level events, special day events, classroom projects and more!
Come and enjoy a light lunch on Wednesday, May 29 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. in the Hillview PAC and allow us to THANK YOU and celebrate all that we have accomplished together this year.
To ensure a wonderful event, please RSVP online no later than Wednesday, May 22, if you are attending.
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| Career Day |
We are looking for parents and community members who would be willing to share their profession with our students during 8th Grade Career Day on Friday, May 24.
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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| 6th Grade Parents: Vaccination |
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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M-A Volunteering
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Is your 8th grader attending Menlo-Atherton High School next year? If so, please sign up to be on the administrative support volunteer list. There are no specific obligations. When the M-A Administration needs parent volunteers, we send out an email. If the volunteer opportunity fits in your schedule, you sign up; otherwise no need to respond.
A sampling of events that use lots of parent volunteers are Arena Check-In, textbook distribution, schedule distribution, STAR test sorting and AP test proctoring. Volunteering for Administrative Support a few times a year is loads of fun and a great way to meet other M-A parents and find out what's happening at M-A. To be placed on the list, please send in an email with your name to AdminSupport@mabearspta.org.
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| MPAEF | |
Thank you to MPAEF's Business Partners
Please support those businesses who support our schools! Thank you to these local 2012-13 businesses:
Business
Menlo Partners Staffing
Tiemann Investment Advisors, LLC
Northwestern Mutual
Sundance The Steakhouse
SRI International
Kennolyn Camps
Bohannan Foundation
RGM and Associates
C. Overaa & Co.
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Physical Education
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- Final week of dressing for Phys Ed classes will be the week of June 3. More information to follow.
- Upcoming events include: 8th Grade Decades Dancing at Open House on Thursday, May 23 in the PAC at 7:45 p.m. All 8th grade students will perform various dances of the 1940's/50's/60's/70's/80's/90's. Another big event will be the 7th/8th grade Track Meet on Friday, May 24 during Phys Ed class times.
Questions regarding Phys Ed should be directed to Mr. Bell, Mr. Eaton, Mrs. Gee or Ms. Salem. Call (650) 326-4341 ext 2601 Bell, 2602 Eaton, 2603 Gee, 2604 Salem.
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After School Sports
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- Softball registration is open. The team is open to the first 15 girls to register. All grades play on the same team. The season starts on Friday, August 23. For more information and to register, go online or contact Celine Sanie.
- After School Track will continue this week. All remaining practices and meets will take place at Menlo-Atherton High School. Practice is always from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- May Madness: Friday Night Hoops. For those interested the PTO is sponsoring basketball play on all Fridays in the month of May. This will be the fourth week of the program. Interested players can still sign up by downloading and submitting the registration form.
- Hillview may be sponsoring a basketball league for middle school students during summer. Game days are scheduled for Thursdays. Please contact Harry Bell with questions.
- Next year's Tournament Team: For those interested there will be a special meeting for parents regarding next year's tournament team volleyball and basketball program. The meeting will take place in the Hillview PAC on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Eligible students will be next year's 7th/8th grade girls for volleyball and all 8th graders for basketball. Many new and former items will be discussed. We encourage parents to attend and be prepared for next year. For more details, read the information sheet.
For more information about after school sports, please contact Harry Bell.
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Western Ballet Presents Two Spring Programs: Atardecer en Sevilla on Friday, May 24, 7 p.m., and Coppelia on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, 1 p.m. Both are performed at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center. General admission for all shows is $15. For more information call Western Ballet at (650) 968-4455 or visit our website.
Menlo Park Library Storytelling in the Park, Sunday, June 2 from 10 - 11 a.m. at Fremont Park (Corner of Santa Cruz Ave. and University in Menlo Park). Bring along a picnic if you like, and enjoy FREE Peet's hot chocolate for the kids as Storyteller John Weaver shares some fun stories in celebration of the library's 2013 Summer Reading Program!
Friends of the Menlo Park Library Book Sale, Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday, June 16, from 12 - 2 p.m. at the Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park. The sale will be located in the downstairs meeting room and outdoors in front of the library.
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| Family Volunteering | |
Encinal Garden Workday - Come on out today, Sunday May 19, from 3 - 5 p.m. to the Encinal Garden to help clear beds and plant seeds for next year's Harvest Festival. Ice cream treats will be provided for all workers. All ages welcome. Sign up online or contact Garden@encinalschool.com for more details.
Wednesday Weed Warriors - May 29 and every Wednesday. Work alongside expert weed warriors to remove invasive plants at the Arastradero Preserve located at 1530 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto. All ages are welcome. Must RSVP online.
My New Red Shoes - This organization provides new shoes and clothing to homeless and low-income children around the Bay Area to help them look and feel confident before starting a new school year. They offer volunteer opportunities for kids of all ages or they will help create a custom volunteer opportunity for your class or other group. Engaging kids in a service project is a great idea for an end of the year class event. Want more info? Contact Becca Moos.
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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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