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This Week
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Monday, September 16
- After School Homework Support Programs begin
- New SamTrans Route 84 begins
Tuesday, September 17
- Math Club meeting, Room D-7, lunchtime
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Looking Ahead
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Monday, September 23
- Picture Make-up/Retake Day
- Mini-Course Survey deadline
Thursday, September 26
- Hillview PTO donation campaign closes
Monday, October 14
Tuesday, October 15 - Friday, October 18
- Minimum Days, 11:45 a.m. dismissal
Tuesday, October 22
- Yes! Gender Matters. Parent education talk by author and physician Leonard Sax, Hillview PAC, 6:30 p.m.
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After School Homework Support
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Starting Monday, September 16, Hillview's after-school Homework Center and other support programs begin.
These programs run:
- Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
- Thursdays from 2:15 - 3:45 p.m.
A late bus provides students with transportation to various stops east of Middlefield Road. For a description of the various programs and the late bus schedule, please refer to the Hillview website's "After-School Homework and Support Programs" webpage.
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SamTrans Route 84 Solution
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With the assistance of the SamTrans scheduling department and the cooperation of Encinal School, we have a solution for the Route 84 morning bus starting Monday, September 16.
This bus has been arriving at Hillview too late to allow students to comfortably make it on time to their first class of the day. We looked into the issue and discovered that Hillview's Route 84 is the same bus as Encinal's earlier Route 88. The 88 was arriving late to Encinal, which in turn made the 84 departure to Hillview late. The fix is that now the Route 88 will be starting its run five minutes earlier.
For Hillview families, what this means is that the Route 84 will now depart from Encinal at 7:52 a.m. All subsequent stops will be five minutes earlier than the original schedule (Middlefield Road and Lane Place at 7:59 a.m., Merrill Street and Santa Cruz Avenue at 8:06 a.m.)
While the final stop at Hillview is technically an 8:14 a.m. drop-off, we anticipate that with crosstown traffic, it may be closer to 8:20 a.m. However, this schedule still gives students ample time to walk calmly to class.
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Picture Make-up Day
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Hillview's annual Picture Make-up/Retake Day will be on Monday, September 23. On this day, during their PE classes, students will have the opportunity to either:
- Take a portrait if they did not attend one of the daytime Arena Check-ins in August
- Have a re-take portrait if the picture was not to your family's liking
Remember, if you want a retake, you need only have your student bring the original, unused photo packet on Monday, September 23 and it can be exchanged for the new packet.
Even if students do not wish to order a photo packet, we still need to take the picture for our ID cards. Flyers will be going home on Monday, and additional flyers will be found in the office. We will be printing the ASB designation on the ID cards of all students whose families have purchased the ASB card. If you would still like to purchase an ASB card, please visit the PTO website and scroll down to the ASB payment section.
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Support Hillview
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Ten Reasons to Support Your HILLVIEW PTO and the MPAEF
10. Library books and our librarians, Tracy Piombo and Theresa Fox: They foster a love of reading for our middle school kids, as well as a safe and quiet study environment for those who want it.
9. Community-building events: They're fun for everyone and make our Hillview community stronger.
8. School communications: Helping you keep on top of everything with the weekly newsletter, District directory, website and other types of communications throughout the school year.
7. Classroom supplies and teacher resources: Our teachers and staff are so appreciative of all that we do to help them so that they can remain focused on their top priority - their students.
6. Lunchtime programs: Sports supervision and teacher-directed clubs allow kids to explore different activities during their free time.
5. Art: There are many different art electives at Hillview thanks to Anna Kogan.
4. Drama: What kid doesn't need a little more drama in their life? That is why we have Bill Hairston, our drama teacher, for those who like to participate in the show or just watch it!
3. Electives and Mini-Courses: Exploring robotics, broadcasting, drama and woodshop are just some of the ways that kids at Hillview can discover new interests that spark their learning. Hillview's electives and Mini-Courses are more than just a fun activity for your child!
2. Field Trips and assemblies: Expanding your child's learning in fun and interesting ways.
1. More classroom teachers: Keeping our class sizes down helps build the relationship between the teachers and their students.
Imagine your child's day without these people, programs and events. It just wouldn't be Hillview! All of this exists because of your support of the PTO and the MPAEF.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR
TO THE HILLVIEW PTO PLEDGE TO THE MPAEF
 
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Mini-Course Ideas Wanted
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You've heard the buzz and the buzz is REAL!
For the first time, Hillview will be offering an amazing week-long learning experience for all students through our Mini-Course program March 17 - 21.
Hillview's Mini-Courses inspire students to explore their passions, open their minds to new ideas and delve into the world around them while engaging in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication to shine new light on learning.
We want your feedback and ideas. This is your chance to tell the planning committee what programs you would LOVE to see offered in March. The window to provide your input for this year will close soon, so log on now and complete this quick online survey. The survey will close on Monday, September 23.
And parents, we also want your student's input. Please have them fill out this Student Survey to let us know what they are thinking!
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Green Tech Speakers Wanted
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Are you a professional or know someone working in the green technology or environmental field?
Science teacher Julie Hilborn is teaching an environmental science elective for 6th graders. She would love to have guest speakers with this expertise or even offer a field trip to their place of work with about 20 - 25 students.
Please contact Julie Hilborn if interested.
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Math Club
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Does your child love math? Do mathematical puzzles and riddles excite them and make them wonder about the world? If the answer is yes, then Hillview's Math Club is the place for them!
Ms. McNinch will be leading Hillview's Math Club this year. Math Club is a great club that gives students the opportunity to do exciting math problems and games as well as being able to explore the incredible world of mathematics with friends in a fun environment. Students also have the option to participate in math competitions.
Our first meeting will be in room D-7 (Mrs. Bromberg's classroom) on Tuesday, September 17 during lunch. Bring paper, a pencil and a positive attitude.
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8th Grade Menlo-Atherton High School Info
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Come learn more about M-A's academic program offerings and graduation requirements during the 8th Grade Information Night on Wednesday, November 6 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Our Information Night includes a Principal's welcome, small-group tours led by students and PTA parent volunteers and presentations by M-A teachers from core subject areas. Prospective students and parents are welcome.
Menlo-Atherton High School also offers monthly campus tours, a shadowing program for prospective freshman and more. Read more about how you can "Get to Know M-A" with this bilingual flyer.
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Physical Education
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- Students are now dressing for PE daily. For students who still need clothes, new ones may be purchased in the Student Activities office during brunch and lunch. Used uniforms may be purchased ($1 shirts, $2 shorts) in PE locker room offices.
- Intramural sports program will begin this week in the gym during lunch. This week will be open gym. During this time, we hope to sign up teams to play in a volleyball tournament and contest. Awards available. Those in Mr. Bell's classes able to assist during lunchtime intramural sports earn Block H points and extra credit toward their PE grade. Group pizza parties also available.
Questions regarding Phys Ed should be drected to Mr. Bell, Mr. Eaton, Mrs. Gee or Ms. Salem. Phone: 326-4341 ext 2601 Bell, 2602 Eaton, 2603 Gee, 2604 Salem
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After School Sports
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Burgess League Volleyball
Teams have all be formed. Practice has begun. Uniforms will be distributed this week. Games begin next week.
Girls Softball
Online registration is open. We need more players. If interested please sign up immediately on sportability.com. Practices now occurring.
Flag football
All three teams are full and practice will continue this week on Tuesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 19 at Encinal School from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. First games will be next week.
FencingRegistration is now open at sportablity.com for fencing. George Pogosov of the Cardinal Fencing Club at Stanford, a world-class fencer and coach, offers Hillview students the chance to learn from the best. Fencing is offered as an after school class; Hillview does not have a fencing team. Current fencers and new fencers are welcome. Classes are on Fridays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. in the Hillview fitness room, next to the gym. The winter session will be October 4, 11, 25 and November 8, 15, 22. The registration fee is $191. For more information, contact George Pogosov or Cardinal Fencing. After School Sports questions should be directed to Mr. Bell at 326-4341 ext 2601.
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Parent Book Club
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Please join Nicole Scott, School Counselor and Jenny Ryan, School Psychologist, for a parent book club at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park.
Meetings will be on Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for six weeks, starting Wednesday, October 2 to Wednesday, November 6. The book we are reading is Free Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry) by Lenore Skenazy, who will also be speaking at Hillview as a part of the Parent Ed Speaker series on Sunday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The book club is open to all district parents, but space is limited. Please RSVP Jenny Ryan or Nicole Scott.
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| ParentEd |
On Thursday, September 12, a Project Cornerstone "Taking It Personally" session began at Encinal School. This is a six-week session with each session beginning at 8:45 a.m., and it will continue through October 17. In the Taking It Personally (TIP) series, the facilitator "helps adults understand and make a stronger commitment to supporting young people and provides tools, exercises and strategies to help participants fulfill their commitment. Participants are encouraged to continue meeting after the formal workshops end to support each other's efforts and work together to create new opportunities in their schools, neighborhoods, organizations or communities."
If you wanted to participate in this session but couldn't make it on September 12, and you want to benefit from the full six weeks, La Entrada has generously invited any of our families who are interested to join their session, which will run on Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., from October 1 - November 5. La Entrada only asks that you stop by their main office and sign in as a visitor.
There will be other TIP series later in the school year, and we generally schedule in the evenings for working parents. We highly recommend that parents attend on of these session; you will absolutely love it! Contact Willy Haug with any questions.
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| Community News |
Sequoia District Board Meeting. Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 p.m., 480 James Avenue, Redwood City. The Sequoia Union High School District Board will be continuing the discussion concerning possible boundary changes for Menlo-Atherton High School. For more information, see the Board background notes.
M-A Parent Education Series. Refreshments from 6:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m. M-A Performing Arts Center. "College Admission: From Application to Acceptance, Step by Step". Register online. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be offered.
Menlo Park Library Teen Pumpkin Carving Contest. Saturday, October 26, 2 p.m. Pumpkins provided. For kids 12 - 18 years. For more information, call Michelle Burnham at (650) 330-2530.
Menlo Park Library Teen Book Club. Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, November 16, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Teens vote for the book the club reads and then meet again to talk about it over food. Free books and snacks. To register, please email Irish Atajar or call Michelle Burnham at (650) 330-2530.
Emotion Regulation Research at Stanford. We are currently conducting a research study at Stanford University on emotion regulation and reactivity among children with and without an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared to children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and typically developing participants. We are recruiting children with ASD, ADD/ADHD and typically developing children between the ages of 8 and 22. The study consists of up to 4 sessions and participants will be reimbursed $30 for each session and an additional $30 if the online components (questionnaires and a daily emotion journal) are completed. The total potential cash reimbursement is up to $160. US Citizens only (must have social security number to receive payment). Please contact us at aserr.samson@stanford.edu if you are interested in having your child participate.
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Newsletter Archives
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Missed an exciting edition of the Hillview newsletter or letters from the school or PTO? Look up past emailings on our online archive.
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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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