MPCSD's old email server, Zimbra, crashed on Wednesday morning, May 21, and our tech department decided to transition over to an institutional Gmail account.

We've made the transition very swiftly, and all staff have been able to receive and send emails since Friday afternoon, May 23. If you sent anything to us between Wednesday morning, May 21, and Friday afternoon, May 23, we may not have received that communication. Please reach out again and contact us if we did not respond to you during that window of time.

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After School Programs and Late Bus

This coming week, the week of June 2, is the last week for all after-school programs, including Homework Center, Math Clinic, Hawk Stars, and Flight School. The last day for these programs will be Thursday, June 5.

In addition, the late bus will make its last run on Thursday, June 5.

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Track and Field Days

Parent volunteers are needed for the 7th and 8th grade track days on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5.

Your son or daughter will have their track meet during their PE period on either Wednesday or Thursday during their block period.

If you can help with keeping times and distances, and recording scores, please sign up online.

Questions? Email volunteer@hillviewpto.org.

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Teacher and Staff Gift Fund

This is the last week that you can give to the 13th Annual Teacher Staff Gift Fund! Parent volunteers have organized a centralized fund to recognize more than 70 Hillview teachers and staff members. You are encouraged to contribute at your comfort level. All proceeds are used to purchase gift cards for delivery on the last day of school.

Please act by Friday, June 6. If your contribution is not received by midnight June 6, it might not be counted and might be returned. Contribute online or mail your check pay to the order of this year's fund coordinator: Kathy Koenig, 1751 Croner Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025.

Savvy PayPal users can avoid processing fees using PayPal and choosing Friends and Family; the email address for the fund account is kathy.koenig@gmail.com. Don't worry, your parent volunteer team will receive a record of your gift! You will receive an acknowledgement.

Thanks in advance for recognizing your incredible Hillview crew!

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iPad Return

Your student's iPad, along with peripherals, will be collected between Friday, June 6 and Thursday, June 12, depending on his or grade level. Students in 8th grade will come first, with their iPads being turned in on Friday, June 6. Students in 6th grade will follow on Monday, June 9. Students in 7th grade will be the last group, on Thursday, June 12.

We highly recommend that you help your student by completing an iPad and peripherals check before the turn-in date. iPads and their peripherals will be treated like school textbooks, in that if the device or any peripheral is not returned, families will be billed and report cards held. Here's what we will be looking for on return day:

iPad in good working condition with no cracks in the screen or other damage
iPad case/keyboard in good working condition
iPad charging "block" (must not be a third party replacement)
iPad charging cable
keyboard charging cable

Many students follow protocol and submit tech requests when they experience any damage or loss, but others don't share this information, for whatever reason. We would prefer not to have any surprises, so if you will help your student gather all these items and make sure they are ready for return, we appreciate the support!

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Healthy Kids Survey

Students in 7th grade will be taking the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) in PE during the week of June 9. The survey will give Hillview great feedback on our school climate and safety. The survey does ask questions about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. It is anonymous, and if you do not wish for your student to participate, please contact Willy Haug.

For more information, refer to the California Healthy Kids Survey website. Please watch for a letter going home that gives more information about the survey.

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Hawkapalooza!

Hawkapalooza (n) - a wacky, crazy festival-type event for Hillview students only on the last day of school, Friday, June 13.

We need your help with line control and operating the games, all of which are easy to understand and run. (Teachers and staff will be handling the supervision/chaperoning of the event.) We will have a brief team meeting at 9 a.m. on June 13. The event will run from 9:25 - 11:45 a.m. Please stay until 12:15 p.m. to assist with clean-up along with our many, many leadership students.

Can you help? Please sign up online. Questions? Please contact Katie Angioletti.

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7th Grade Parent Help for 8th Grade Graduation

A great opportunity to get a preview of Hillview Graduation! Help with the graduation reception, held at Hillview immediately after the ceremony and right before the eighth graders walk into their grad party. It is a festive event! Please donate food or your time, and have some fun. Questions? Email Kasia Lewis.

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Parent chaperones are also needed to supervise the post-graduation party. If you are a 7th grade parent, consider volunteering. It's a great way to see what's in store for your child next year. Please email Heather Wall to volunteer.

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Summer Hosting

If you are interested in having a French or Spanish student stay with you this summer, the FACES program is looking to place them in our community. In each case, the program only calls for immersion, and you need not take excursions with the student to show them the area, as was the case with the French students in April and May. It's like having a new brother or sister in the house! FACES is looking for placement for the following:

20 French students, July 8 through August 2.
4 boys, ages 15-16, from the Basque Region of Spain, June 24 through July 12.

Email Amy Kingsley for more info and for the host application.

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Back-To-School Save The Dates

Back-to-School Luau

Out with the old, in with the new! Please join us for a new tradition that celebrates the end of summer and the excitement of a new year! The 1st Annual E Komo Mai Luau will take place Monday, August 18 from 3 - 6 p.m. Students can pick up their schedules early and parents and siblings can enjoy catching up and sharing summer stories. (We promise the only line you will need to stand in will be for dessert!) All District, PTO, ASB and MPAEF paperwork can be taken care of online - more information to come in the August "Back to School" Newsletter.

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Back-to-School Volunteers

We need lots of volunteers for various Back-to-School Events to make those starting days run smoothly. Please take a look at some of the events and dates below and see how you would like to help out:

Sunday, August 17 and Monday, August 18

WEB Leader Training: Help serve lunches to 8th Grade WEB Leaders. 11:30 a.m. - noon, either or both days

Monday, August 18

E Komo Mai Luau: Set up and decorate for the first annual Back to School Luau. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20

Camp Hillview: Help serve lunches to 6th Graders, teachers and 8th grader WEB Leaders. 11:30 a.m. - noon, either or both days.

Friday, August 22

Camp Hillview: Chaperone pool field trip. Times TBD.

If interested in helping, please contact volunteer@hillviewpto.org.

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February Break 2015: Peru

Upcoming 7th and 8th grade students are invited to join Spanish teacher Se�ora Nancy Haight in Peru for February break next school year.

The trip is for any interested 7th and 8th grade students and not just Spanish students. The journey through Lima and Machu Picchu (not the super hard hiking route but the one where you take the train) is highlighted by two days of meaningful service and insightful activities in the Sacred Valley.

For more information including costs and a detailed itinerary, please visit the EF Tours website.

Se�ora Haight will have an information meeting for interested students at lunch next Tuesday, June 3 in her room (C-1).

Questions? Please email Se�ora Haight.

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Are You In? Thank You!

Thank you to the Are You In RUN for Education Sponsors.

Please support those businesses that support our schools.

Headline Level

Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors

Partner Level

Davis Polk

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Leader Level

DeLeon Realty

Fleet Feet Sports

Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont

Magnussen's Toyota Palo Alto

Team Level

24 Lost Soles

Beeline Bikes

Bulldog Sports & Fitness

Cameron L. Aboudara, DDS, MS

Choicelunch

Costello & Sons Insurance

Gold Arrow Camp

Healthy Schools Initiative, Sequoia Health Care District

Holman Kaye Law Group

Mary Gilles, Alain Pinel Realtor

Pacific Peninsula Custom Group

Principia

Scott Kaloust, DDS, MS

Solid, Tess with a Cause

Studio Rincon Yoga, Dance & Fitness

Vibe Yoga

Vivre

Z Ultimate Self Defense Studios

Thank you also to our other business and family sponsors.

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MPAEF

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Pay Tribute to a Graduate or Teacher

Looking for a special way to remember your student's time at Encinal, Oak Knoll or Hillview? Want to show your appreciation to a teacher or staff member who has made a lasting impact on your student? Consider a gift to the MPAEF Endowment in their name. Your honoree will be acknowledged as a Tribute recipient for the Class of 2014.

What's the Endowment? A fund that has contributed over $500,000 to our schools and is designed to benefit the District for generations. As a restricted revenue source, the Endowment is solely dedicated to fostering academic excellence, especially in areas of writing, math, science and music through professional development, particularly teacher leadership and design thinking innovation.

For more information on the Endowment, visit the MPAEF website.

To make a Tribute gift, visit http://mpaef.org/donate-to-endowment.

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Phys Ed Notes

The final day of dress for all students will be either Wednesday, June 4 or Thursday, June 5 depending on which block day they have PE. Students are to clear their lockers so they can be steam cleaned during the summer. Students wishing to discard their PE uniforms can deposit them in the locker rooms. Locks should be locked to the lockers with the doors left open. PE teachers will clear each student.
Diabolofest: Last week, Devin Holt, a professional Diabolo juggler, demonstrated numerous tricks to all Phys Ed students. Students were able to take turns using the diabolos. There will be diabolos available in the PE offices this week for a bargain price of $20 (normally $60). Instructional videos will also be available for $10. See Ms. Gee if interested.
Congratulations to the 8th graders who put on terrific performances of the annual Decades Dances. Following months of rehearsing and decade appropriate costumes, performers lit up the PAC with energy and enthusiasm. Special thanks to behind the scenes efforts of Mr. Eaton who wrote the introduction; Ms. Gee for backstage organization; Ms. Kellam and Ms. Salem for amazing choreography; and Mr. Crabb and his crew for lighting and sound. It was truly a team effort.

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.

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After School Sports

After school track is over for the school year. If you haven't already, please return your jersey to the Phys Ed Dept. We thank all coaches, parents and players for their part in making this a very successful season.

Summer League Basketball is also available for interested players. You can sign up as a team or as an individual.

Tournament team meeting: There will be an information meeting regarding next year's Tournament Team Volleyball and Basketball Programs on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hillview PAC. Parents of this year's 6th and 7th grade girl volleyball players, and 7th grade boy and girl basketball players that are interested in knowing about the programs should attend this meeting. The volleyball tournament team probably will not be able to continue unless there are parents will to help coordinate. Basketball programs have a better chance of being covered. Mr. Bell is NOT the coordinator of either, but will lead the meeting and explain steps needed to keep these programs going.

Menlo-Atherton boys basketball coach Nicky Fogel will be holding three summer basketball camps for 2nd through 8th grade boys. Nicky Fogel is a Hillview alum and the head assistant on the M-A varsity boys' basketball team. Click on this link for registration information.

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

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Sequoia Union High School District News

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.

The Hillview PTO endorses Measure A.

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Is your 8th grader attending Menlo-Atherton High School next year? If so, please sign up to be on the administrative support volunteer list. There are no specific obligations. When the M-A Administration needs parent volunteers, we send out an email. If the volunteer opportunity fits in your schedule, you sign up; otherwise no need to respond.

A sampling of events that use lots of parent volunteers are Arena Check-In, textbook distribution, schedule distribution, AP sign-ups, and AP test proctoring. Volunteering for Administrative Support is fun, a great way to meet other parents and find out what's happening at M-A. To be added to the list, please add your contact information to the M-A Admin Support Committee form.

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Robin Allen Student Reunion

Retired MPCSD teacher Robin Allen's kindergarten class of 2005-2006 is Robin's last class of students to go to high school. All former students or families are invited to join Robin for a reunion on Friday, June 13 from 4 - 4:45 p.m. at Hillview in the breezeway of Building C. A group picture will be taken at 4:20 p.m. with the 8th grade students taught by Robin.

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Community News

Girls Make Games is the Bay Area's first all-girls video game development summer camp in collaboration with Google and MIT at the Computer History Museum. For middle - high school girls, June 16 - 20, 23 - 27, July 7 - 11. Scholarships available. For more information, visit the website or see the flyer.

Host a foreign exchange student. AFS (American Field Service) is looking for host families for high school foreign exchange students for the next school year. Learn more by visiting the AFS website or contacting Pam Wong, the AFS liaison for the Peninsula, at 387-1536.

Kids Bike Adventure Camp! Wheel Kids is an adventure summer day camp that uses bicycling as a means of exploration, transportation, personal development and fun. Visit the website

for more information.

Ladera Oaks Swim, Tennis and Fitness Club Annual Open House. Sunday, June 8, 3 - 5 p.m. Enjoy the two heated pools, tennis lounge, meet the fitness staff and enjoy bluegrass music. Register online. For more information, visit the website.

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Newsletter Archives

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

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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