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This Week
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Wednesday - Friday, November 27 - 29
- No school, Thanksgiving break.
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Looking Ahead
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Monday, December 2
- Hillview Science Fair registration closes
Monday, December 2 - Friday, December 13
- Food Drive, Hillview PAC lobby
Tuesday, December 10
- Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Hillview PAC
Wednesday, December 18
- Dance and Cheeleading placement audition, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Fitness Room
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Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation
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Giving Thanks to the 1,321 Families Who Support the MPAEF
THANK YOU to all our District families who donated or pledged during the MPAEF annual parent campaign! Thursday's "Are You IN?" Day activities at our four schools brought to life our collective commitment of creating extraordinary public schools.
In the first year of our shortened campaign (ending in November instead of February), we currently are at 72 percent participation from our District families. There's work to do to reach our 80 percent MPAEF participation goal and fund the $1,500 of resources for each of our students. It's never too late to commit your support of our schools with your donation! Click here to do so.
As we head into Thanksgiving, please know how grateful our students, teachers and community are for your financial support.
With appreciation,
Scott Hinshaw & Kristin Seuell, Co-Presidents
Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation
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Food Drive
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Hillview ASB (Student Council) is running the annual canned food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank from Monday, December 2 - Friday, December 13. ASB will accept cans in the Performance Arts Center lobby each morning of the two-week drive. The Second Harvest Food Bank needs nutritious, non-perishable foods:- meals in a can (stew, chili, soup)
- tuna, canned meat and other canned foods, preferably with pop-top lids
- peanut butter
- low-sugar cereals
- 100 percent fruit juices in single serving boxes
- canned fruit packed in juice
- canned vegetables (low salt)
Please avoid donating items packaged in glass or bulk quantities of rice, flour or sugar. This is a GRADE LEVEL SPIRIT COMPETITION! 6th vs. 7th. vs 8th! Good Luck Hawks!
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Private School Recommendations
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The deadline for requesting private school recommendations from school staff is Friday, December 6.
Requests made after that date will likely not make it to the private schools by the private schools' deadlines.
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Music Notes
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Hillview Jazz Band at Menlo Park Farmer's Market Today Come hear members of the Hillview Jazz Band perform while shopping for your Thanksgiving dinner. We'll be playing today, Sunday, November 24 from 9 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
7/8 String Orchestra Perform at SF City Hall
The Hillview Orchestra will perform in SF City Hall as part of its annual Holiday Noontime Concert series on Wednesday, December 4. If you work in San Francisco, please drop by the rotunda. We will be performing from noon - 1 p.m.
Hillview Winter Concert
Just a reminder that the Hillview Winter Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 10, beginning promptly at 7 p.m. All ensembles will be performing. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family! It is going to be great!
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Substitute Teachers Needed
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Would you be interested in a flexible, part-time job opportunity that benefits kids? Do you know someone who might be interested in helping MPCSD? The improved economy has resulted in a decrease of qualified and effective substitute teachers throughout the county.
At MPCSD, we want to ensure that our children have access to top quality individuals who can provide a seamless transition when a teacher is out sick or participating in Professional Development. If you or someone you know has a Bachelor's degree, works well with kids and teams of teachers, and is willing to take and pass the state's CBEST exam (California Basic Educational Skills Test), we would like to talk to him, her or you.
We find that some of our best subs are parents in our community with flexible schedules and big hearts. The CBEST is offered nearly every weekend; please see the flier for more information. For answers to your questions about becoming a substitute teacher, email Kathryn Christopherson, MPCSD Director of Human Resources.
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Hillview Science Fair
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The Hillview Science Fair for all grades will be held Thursday, January 23.
Last year, more than 70 students participated in the Hillview Science Fair with some truly innovative and interesting experiments. Come join the fun and think out of the box!
Registration closes on Monday, December 2.
To register, log into Edmodo as a student. Look in the Group Posts section of the Hillview Science Fair group for the sign up link. Use the code: qkpsp3.
Questions? Students should see Mr. Espinoza or Mr. Ritter.
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Dance and Cheerleading Squad
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If you have spirit for our number one school, HILLVIEW, then this team is for you! The Dance and Cheerleading Spirit Squad is looking for enthusiastic students to join the team. The team will perform at various school events such as basketball games, noon events and rallies.
The Spirit Squad will develop the following skills:
- Dance and cheer technique
- Explore various dance styles (hip-hop, jazz, modern, tap, etc.)
- Basic elements of dance and cheer: body, energy, space and time
- Choreography skills
- Performance skills
The program will run from Tuesday, January 14 - Tuesday, March 11, after a placement audition. Students will attend one practice and perform in one basketball game a week.
- Practices will be on Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., in the Fitness Room. For students with Tuesday afternoon conflicts, there will be an alternative practice that will be determined in January (i.e. Wednesday mornings or lunch time).
- Basketball games will vary from week to week. Most students will perform at games on Mondays, but more information will follow.
- Students will need to attend a placement audition on Wednesday, December 18 from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. in the Fitness Room. Students should come to audition in athletic clothes with their hair secured.
All students will make the Dance and Cheerleading Spirit Squad. A "Blue" and "White" team will be set up based on experience. All students will have the same opportunities to practice and perform. Everyone makes the team!
Register at sportablity.com/Hillview. Registration closes on Thursday, December 19. The registration fee is $100; scholarships are available.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Salem.
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Common Core Standards at M-A HIgh School
Wednesday, December 4
9:30 a.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center Cafeteria
Are you interested in learning more about the Common Core Standards and what they mean for future students of M-A High School? Please join us for coffee as the Menlo-Atherton PTA hosts Principal Zito and speakers from the Sequoia Union High School District for a discussion about the new Common Core Standards.
- What are the Common Core Standards?
- What do the Common Core Standards mean for parents and students?
- What is the district's plan for implementing the Standards?
The speakers will answer these questions and more. The district will be making important decisions on math pathways in January. Parent input is important. Please come to this informative discussion in the PAC Cafeteria behind the PAC on M-A's campus.
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Project Cornerstone's
Take It Personally Class - Winter Session
Tuesday, January 7 - Tuesday, February 11
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Hillview Performing Arts Center
Building developmental assets in our children might be some of the most important work we do as parents. How can we help our kids thrive? This six-week parent study group will discuss how to reach that goal. RSVP to Robin Soran. For more information, visit the Parent Ed website.
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Community News
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Twas the Night Before Christmas. Presented by Dancers Repertory Theatre and Menlo Park Academy of Dance and reviewed as a "charming alternative to the Nutcracker." Performances at Woodside Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 7, 4 p.m.; Sunday, December 8, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Saturday, December 14, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; and Sunday, December 15, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets available at www.twasthenight.org or call (650) 323-5292. Hillview dancers dancers include Genevieve Hassien, Sarah Marks and Jemma Schroder.
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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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