The Hillview PTO Nominating Committee is proud to present the slate for the 2014-15 Hillview PTO Executive Board.

Co-Presidents                                        Katie Angioletti & Jill Kispert
Co-Vice Presidents                                Michelle Box & Kate Kennedy
Treasurer                                               Ana Ruiz
Vice Treasurer                                       Naed de la Vega
Financial Secretary                                Beth Shvodian
Recording Secretary                              Parke Treadway               
Communication Chair                            Sara Richter               
Auditor                                                   Bernice van der Meer                           
Volunteer Coordinator                           Mary Murphy            
After School Activities Coordinator        Nami Turner
Parliamentarian                                     Dean Wilkins            

We will officially vote in the new board at the Hillview PTO General Meeting on Thursday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hillview PAC. Please join us!

 

 

Take a break from the kitchen and let Amici's do the work - lunch or dinner! Please print out the flyer and bring it with you to Amici's in Menlo Park and the restaurant will generously donate 25 percent of the bill to our Hillview 8th grade graduation fund.

 

All students, all grades and all families are invited to join in on the fun! Dine in or take out - but no deliveries. Please join us on Tuesday, April 29 and support our 8th grade class. 

 

Calling parents of 6th graders!

 

Please volunteer for the Greek Olympics on Friday, May 9. It's a great opportunity to see all of Hillview's 6th graders in action. Even if you can't volunteer the day of the event, some jobs can be done from home or a few days before the event. Help us go for the gold!

 

Did you know that you can order a lunch from Choice Lunch on a Minumum Day? Yes, you can. Our next minimum day is Friday, June 13, the last of school.

 

Just fill out a form in the Hillview main office and hand it to Linda Pebet by Monday, June 9. Any questions, please email Linda Pebet. 

 

Attention 5th grade students and their parents-Class of 2017! HIllview will be hosting two orientation activities on Wednesday, April 30:  Please view this flyer for more information on Parent Night.  

 

Welcome to Parents of Menlo Atherton High School - Class of 2018!

 

Parents of current 8th graders are invited to join principal Matthew Zito and board members of M-A Foundation For the Future for beverages and appetizers at the home of Kim and Tom LeMieux on Thursday, May 1. Come and meet other parents. Learn about the many opportunities for your student and how to prepare for the transition to high school at Menlo-Atherton.

 

The event will start at 6:30 p.m. and Principal Zito will deliver his remarks at 7 p.m. Contact Amy Oro to RSVP.

 

M-A sweatshirts will be on sale at this event. Cost per sweatshirt is $40 (cash or check only).
Show your Menlo-Atherton pride - Go Bears!  

 

 

 

• Intramural sports: Due to popular demand basketball will continue for at least one more week. No basketball on Monday and Wednesday as Mr. Bell is unavailable. 
• The Phys Ed Dept requests a doctor's note if a student is unable to participate in PE class for more than three consecutive days.
• Student lockers must be locked at all times except when changing. If a locker is missing its lock, the cost to replace a lock is $10. 
• Students should take care of their personal property and lock up valuables in lockers. 
• Activities for third trimester continue to be Decades Dancing for 8th graders, state mandated fitness testing for 7th graders (any student not being able to perform any state test must give PE department a note from a doctor), Greek Olympics for 6th graders, track meet for 7th and 8th graders. Please note this year's Decades Dance performances will take place Thursday, May 29 at 6 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

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

 

 

After School Basketball: We thank everyone who has returned basketball uniforms from the after school sports program. If you still have your uniform please return it to Mr. Bell as soon as possible.

 

Basketball Programs: the PTO will sponsor two basketball programs. The first is May Madness, a clinic with games on Friday afternoons starting May 2 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Register online or by printing out and following instructions on the registration form. The second basketball program is a middle school summer league. All games to be played in the Hillview Gym. Registration for the league will be available soon.

 

Tennis: Regular practice continues this week. Both teams have matches. Varsity A team has three on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

 

Track continues this week. There will be practice on Monday, April 28 and the first meet is on Wednesday, April 30 at M-A High School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please see Mr. Bell for track jerseys which should be worn at all meets. 
 

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

 

"Who's In Your Teen's Village?" M-A Parent Education Series, Thursday, May 1, 7 - 9 p.m., M-A PAC. All teens need to learn how to build strong, supportive non-parent relationships for success in school and in life. How can your teen develop this important skill? Join us for an exceptional evening with Dr. Kent Pekel, President and CEO of the Search Institute. The Developmental AssetsŪ framework created by Search Institute is the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States and, increasingly, around the world. The presentation will include a short video featuring the stories of M-A students impacted by adult mentors and a moderated Q and A with Lisa Medoff, Ph.D., Stanford University. Register online. For more information, email Charlene Margot, Parent Education Series Program Director, or call (650) 868-0590.

 

Citizens for Sequoia Union High School - Yes on A. The Sequoia Union High School District has a bond up for vote on the Tuesday, June 3 election. The district's great high schools have drawn families to their communities, causing an increase in student enrollment by 20 percent over the last 12 years and are expected to grow another 20 percent in the next seven years. Measure A will provide additional classrooms and labs, as well as updated technology to help the district continue its excellent academic programs as student enrollment grows. Please visit the Yes on A website to learn about Measure A and how you can help. If you have additional questions about Yes on A, please email Jennifer Le. Hillview PTO endorses Measure A.

 

El Camino Real Corridor Study Community Workshop. Wednesday April 30, 6:30 to 9 p.m., 700 Santa Cruz Ave (MP Presbyterian Social Hall). Please join Menlo Park's Community Workshop to review potential transportation and traffic safety improvements to El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more at www.menloPark-ElCamino.com.

Help your child fall in love with writing! June 23 to July 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Authors, teachers, and musicians are teaming up to help your child fall in love with writing this summer! This two week program at Hillview allows campers entering grades 2-6 to write, edit, and publish their own eBook under the guidance of professional authors. Lessons are delivered as songs, and new writing skills are practiced through games, theater and songwriting. The program is designed to inspire reluctant writers and delight those that already have "the bug."  Learn more at www.AIWcamp.com or call 415-322-0511. Additional dates and locations in Palo Alto (June 16 to 27) and Burlingame (July 21 to August 1).

 

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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