Erik Burmeister
Principal
Willy Haug
Assistant Principal
Debbie Devoto
Counselor
Robyn Watts
Counselor
Brian Darmanin
Activities Director
Danielle Ireland
Activities Director
Chris Arrington
Psychologist
Cathy Garagozzo
Administrative Assistant
Linda Pebet
Administrative Assistant
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Dear Hillview Parents and Guardians,
Just one week, a mere seven days, before Hillview's Mini-Courses take-off! We are so grateful for the outpouring of support in connections, materials, and time! We still have a few needs that we hope our community will be able to fill. So we're reaching out. Below you will find a list of needs - a few items and several chaperone opportunities. Check out these FUN opportunities and let us know if you can help.
Before I list the needs, I don't want two important events to get lost "in the shuffle" of Mini-Courses.
- Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Please join author, Lisa Kay Solomon, and me at Kepler's Books. Lisa will be introducing her hometown, Menlo Park, to her new Wall Street Journal's best selling book, Moments of Impact. She will be interviewing me "NPR-style" highlighting the design work of Hillview's amazing staff and community. Hope to see you there. Click HERE for more information.
- Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. It may be Mini-Course week, but you don't want to miss March's Parent Education event in the Hillview PAC. Best-selling author and sociologist, Christine Carter, shares her wisdom about raising happy children. Since the publication of her book, Raising Happiness, and her many appearances in print and on television, Christine has become a highly sought after expert on science-based tips for productivity, success, and happiness. Join us for this exciting Parent Ed event!
Now for Our Mini-Course Needs...
"Amazing Race" Mini-Course led by Mrs. Gee and Mr. Vaughan would like to request the following volunteers/chaperones on the listed dates. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate. Email monicabosch@me.com for more information. If you have ever seen the reality competition show "Amazing Race" then you have an idea of the FUN that awaits you. Parent volunteers will supervise a team of four (4) students and be responsible for giving out clues, taking photos/videos (equipment provided) of the challenges and keeping kids safe while they move through the many challenges and clues they have to solve. We will travel up to San Francisco on Caltrain/BART (tickets will be provided to the chaperones, but you should plan on bringing a lunch). Parents will need to attend a course briefing before the event. This will be a unique and really fun way to interact with our AMAZING Hillview students, and get in on the action of our first ever Hillview Amazing Race.
- 6 chaperones needed at Hillview Middle School all day on Monday, March 17
- 6 chaperones needed on Tuesday, March 18 for trip to San Francisco's Ghiradelli Square and Pier 39
- 6 chaperones needed on Wednesday, March 19 for trip to San Francisco's North Beach area
- 1 more chaperone needed on Thursday, March 20 trip to Stanford University
"Play It As It Lays" Golf Mini-Course led by Ms. Santo would like to request the following as "participation prizes" for the 9-hole tournament - one per student and there are 11 students. If you can help, we'd appreciate any donation of the following:
- Golf ball sleeves (11 sets of 3 or 3 dozen)
- Ball marking/divot tool sets
- Golf shirts
"Hero's Journey" Mini-Course led by Ms. Staff would like to request the following volunteers/chaperones on the listed dates. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate. Email Kim Staff for more information.
- 2 volunteers/chaperones Tuesday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for their trip to Planet Granite
- 2 volunteers/chaperones Wednesday, March 19 ALL DAY for their trip to San Francisco
"Bay Area Backroads," "Learning Intensive Fitness Expeditions," and "Outdoor Survival" Mini-Courses led by Ms. Arrington, Mr. Kaelin, and Mr. Dolan respectively need the following chaperones at the listed dates and times. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate. Email sarrington@mpcsd.org, mkaelin@mpcsd.org, and sdolan@mpcsd.org for more information.
- 2 chaperones for OVERNIGHT adventure and camping experience. Begins 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20 and continues to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21. Meet at and return to Hillview. Camping will be at Memorial Park in San Mateo County. Chaperones are asked to bring: lunch for Thursday, sleeping bag, clothes, and toiletries. Dinner and breakfast will be provided.
"Eat Your Heart Out" Culinary Mini-Course led by Ms. Payton, Mr. Chang, and Ms. Mathenia needs the following items to support their course. All LABELED equipment will be returned cleaned by Tuesday, March 25. There is a box labeled "Eat your Heart Out" placed in the office to collect these items. Be sure to label your items so they can be returned to the correct owner. If you can bring your items to office BEFORE end of day Tuesday, we can plan accordingly; please contact Nancy Kessler.
- 3 of the "old-school" ice cream makers that use salt
- 3 toaster ovens
- 1 blender
- 1 rice maker
"Behind the Scenes Sports" Mini-Course led by Mr. Bell and Mr. Eaton is in need of chaperones for the following dates and times. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate. Email hbell@mpcsd.org for more information.
- 1 chaperone for the Tuesday, March 18 tour of the Stanford University athletic facilities which includes; stadium, equipment rooms, and hospitality. Chaperones should bring a bag lunch. Chaperones meet AT Maples Pavilion at 8:20 a.m. and will walk back to Hillview at 1:00 p.m. Transportation back to car will be arranged.
- 1 chaperone for the Wednesday, March 19 tour of AT&T Park. Chaperones should meet at the Menlo CalTrain station by 8:40 a.m. to leave on the 9:14 a.m. train to AT&T Park. Chaperones should bring a bag lunch. Group will return on the 2:00 p.m. train arriving at Menlo Station at 3:00 p.m.
"Experience Art" Mini-Course led by Ms. Kogan is in need of the following items. Please bring items to office in bag labeled "Experience Art Mini-Course."
- Old t-shirts, any color and size
"Exploration in Baking" Mini-Course led by Ms. Bartz is in need of the following. All LABELED equipment will be returned cleaned by Tuesday, March 25. If you can bring your items to office BEFORE end of day Thursday, we can plan accordingly.
- 2 Kitchen-aide Mixers
- 2 Food Processors
"Adventures in Babysitting" Mini-Course led by Mrs. Thompson and Ms. McNinch is in need of the following items and volunteers. All LABELED equipment will be returned cleaned by Tuesday, March 25. If you can bring your items to office BEFORE end of day Thursday, we can plan accordingly.
- 3 or more loving parents willing to supervise the "Childcare Center" for 1-2 hour shifts on Friday morning. The students will do most of the "work," we'd just love some additional trusted and experienced eyes and hands for support.
- 1 or more "play rugs"
- Kid-sized tables and chairs
"Dream Room" Interior Design Mini-Course led by Ms. Malquist is in need of the following donations. Please bring donations in a bag labeled "Dream Room" donation to the office.
"Mirror, Mirror" Cosmetology and Inner Beauty Mini-Course led by Ms. Devoto and Ms. Watts is in need of the following volunteers and lent or donated items. All LABELED equipment will be returned cleaned by Tuesday, March 25. If you can bring your items to office BEFORE end of day Thursday, we can plan accordingly. Bring items to office in a bag labeled "Mirror, Mirror Mini-Course." Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate.
- Several parent volunteers who enjoy "doing hair." No training necessary. Monday, March 17 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Email jessica.r.raines@gmail.com for more information.
- 4 chaperones for Thursday field trip to Stanford from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Email jessica.r.raines@gmail.com for more information.
- Several hair dryers
- Several curling irons
- Several hair straighteners
- Hair ribbons
- Hair scrunches
"STR8 Shots" Bowling, Billiards, Bocce and Ping Pong Mini-Course led by Ms. Churba is in need of one chaperone at the time listed below. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate.
- 1 chaperone to assist with Bowling field trip in Belmont. Chaperone can either take bus from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or meet group in Belmont 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please email schurba@mpcsd.org for more information.
"Caring for Critters" Veterinary Medicine Mini-Course led by Mrs. Lowrie is in need of one chaperone at the time listed below. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate. Email elowrie@mpcsd.org for more information.
- 1 or more chaperones on Monday, March 17 at Hillview from 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. to supervise one of the rotation groups either making dog treats or catnip toys.
- 1 chaperone on Tuesday, March 18 from 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to accompany group to the Humane Society in Burlingame. Chaperone should bring lunch.
- 1 chaperone on Thursday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to accompany group the Marine Mammal Center, WindCare in San Rafael and the Miwok Livery Stables. This is an all day trip requiring the chaperone to bring a lunch.
"Video Game Design" Mini-Course led by Mr. Doroquez and Mrs. Dikas is in need of one chaperone at the time listed below. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate. Email mdoroquez@mpcsd.org and cdikas@mpcsd.org for more information.
- 1 chaperone on Friday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to accompany the group to Electronic Arts in Redwood Shores. Meet at Hillview prior to 10:30 a.m. in Room B7 and bring a lunch.
"App Development" Mini-Course led by Mrs. Perez is in need of one chaperone at the time listed below. Your student does not need to be in this Mini-Course to participate. Email cperez@mpcsd.org for more information.
- 1 chaperone on Friday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to accompany group to Apple in Cupertino. Meet at Hillview in Room C-2 prior to 9:00 a.m. Lunch is provided.
If you can assist with any of these needs and don't know with whom to communicate, you can simply email minicourse@mpcsd.org. Thanks for considering. We hope you are as excited as we are for this exciting week.
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Yours in innovation,
Erik Burmeister
(a.k.a. Mr. B)
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