Mini-course planning was underway even during the Winter Break.  Some of the guest speakers recently confirmed are the Cupcake Wars winners for the baking course and an astronaut who worked on the Apollo missions for the Aviation course.  Check back here in the coming weeks as other exciting developments take place.

All students will be notified of their assigned course this coming Friday, January 10.  Great news -- all students were able to get one of their first choices. 

Save the Date - Menlo-Atherton High School Info Night 

Matthew Zito, Principal of Menlo-Atherton High School, will present an overview of M-A's academic, athletic and extracurricular offerings on Thursday, January 30 from 7 - 8:30p.m. in the Hillview PAC.
 
Don't miss the chance to get the inside scoop and update on M-A from Mr. Zito, as well as to hear from M-A's nationally-renowned College Counselor and from current students who will answer your questions about life at Menlo-Atherton High School. Mark your calendars!  

• Intramural sports will continue Tues and Wednesday this week: indoor soccer will be the activity. Next week we'll begin a basketball tournament.

• New trimester classes for 7th/8th graders will be based on interest and continue throughout the trimester. Activities include: team sports and juggling; games that come alive, non-traditional games; and Hillview on the Move.

• As the weather continues to be cooler we remind families students are encouraged to wear any type of sweatshirt and/or sweatpants to PE class over their required PE uniform.

• The Phys Ed Dept requests notes from a doctor if a student is unable to participate in PE class for any extended period of time (more than 3 or 4 consecutive days).

Questions regarding Phys Ed should be directed to Mr. Bell, Mr. Eaton, Ms. Gee or Ms. Salem. Phone: 326-4341 ext 2601 Bell, 2602 Eaton, 2603 Gee, 2604 Salem.

After School Basketball: After School Basketball games for all grade levels continue this week. 8th grade games are played at either Hillview, La Entrada, Woodside Elementary or Corte Madera. Students in 6th and 7th grade continue league games this week. 6th grade girls play on Tuesday, 6th grade boys on Wednesday, 7th girls on Thursday and 7th boys on Friday. Too many players are missing basketball practices. They should be committed to their coaches and team mates. Please make every effort to attend. If practice must be missed, make sure coaches know as soon as possible. 

Boys and girls basketball tournament team: Tournament team basketball continues for 8th grade girls and boys this month. The boys will play in the Evergreen and St Simons tournaments. The girls will play in the St Simons tournament. The girls have won two tournaments in a row.

After School Sports questions should be directed to Mr. Bell or call (650) 326-4341 ext 2601.

Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory. Acting classes are open to students of all skill level, novice to experienced, Pre-K through high school. All classes begin Monday, January 6. Register online.  

Eric Carle's art and literature workshop, Sunday, January 12 at 1p.m.  

Join Betsy Halaby, formerly with Art in Action, in an art project inspired by Eric Carle's work. In addition to learning about Eric Carle's literature and illustrations, kids will create their own piece of art. Registration required. Please email Michelle Burnham by January 4.